Regie Hamm signs with Tate Publishing

[DeWayneTN]

REGIE HAMM SIGNS BOOK AND RECORD DEAL WITH TATE PUBLISHING AND TATE MUSIC GROUP

Plans for immediate single release to CCM radio and appearance at Kansas City's "Rock The Light" festival this weekend

NASHVILLE, TN / September 2, 2009 - Hit singer/songwriter/producer Regie Hamm scored his biggest hit this year with the solo-written, 16-week No. 1 song "Time of My Life" for American Idol's David Cook, and today he has signed a combined book and record deal with the Oklahoma-based Tate Publishing and Tate Music Group.

The announcement will be made formal with Hamm's appearances this weekend at Kansas City's "Rock The Light" festival. Tate Music Group plans an immediate single release to CCM radio, followed by a CD release and book detailing his inspirational story.

The book tells the story of Hamm's adoption of an orphaned Chinese girl and the life-changing events surrounding it, including composing the hit song, "Time of My Life," which was inspired by his emotional journey these past six years.

With 21 No. 1 songs to his credit as a songwriter, and a Top 20 Adult Contemporary hit as an artist, Hamm is well-poised for the single release to CCM radio. The single will be followed by the book, as well as a 20-song CD, tentatively called "Full Circle." The project will include nine No. 1 songs written by Hamm, and eleven new originals. Hamm says the 20-song project is truly about his life and his journey.

"You can't see the circle while you're making it," Hamm said. "Only special moments can allow you to see all of it: China... babies... songs... music... dreams... success... happiness. They all mean different things to me because of what I have been through. Any plan I could've developed would never have been as beautiful and unexpected. This one was divine."

Tate Publishing, based in Oklahoma City, was founded in 2001 and has become one of the fastest growing publishing companies in the nation. They recently expanded to include record label Tate Music Group, and are distributed nationwide through Universal and Ingram.

President and CEO Ryan Tate said, "Tate Music Group is excited to partner with such a talented artist in Regie Hamm. We're looking forward to making this venture a success for all."

www.regiehamm.com

[MacUser]

Congrats!

[Darling]

/That is wonderful.

[dbserv]

This is AWESOME!!!

Congrats to Regie & his PROUD Dad!!!

[paul]

Congradulation....this is fantastic.

[Dr. Ron]

Wow....and I had to come to J2 to hear the news...lol

Actually I knew of the negotiations...but I had not seen the press release....

And yep I am proud.....!!! and Thankful.......He is a 20 year overnight success...