September 2007

>ole NAMED CCMA MUSIC PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR ole was named 2007 Music Publishing Company of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards in Regina earlier this month. The major industry recognition that the Toronto-based independent publisher received -- within three years of opening its doors -- spoke volumes ... (Read the full story.) >ole Purchases Music rights to the Popular Children's Favourite Arthur He's the planet's favourite aardvark and ole now owns his music rights. Multiple season music rights for Arthur, the beloved anthropomorphic aardvark that has captured the hearts of kids around the world, have been purchased by ole. The agreement ... (Read the full story.) >ole/CCMA Super Songwriting Roundtable A Smash Success Intermediate - level songwriting artists looking to gain an insider's insight regarding the music business picked the right Country Music Week seminar to attend namely the CCMA Super Songwriting Session, sponsored by ole, the 2007 CCMA Music Publishing Company of the Year ... (Read the full story.) >Tebey Ottoh Brings His Songwriting Talent to ole He could have had a rewarding career professionally tossing a football, but for the newest ole signing Tebey Ottoh, music is the only game in town. “We’re excited to welcome Tebey to the roster," states ole's Managing Partner Robert Ott ... (Read the full story.) >Stars Party at 3rd Annual Saloon Jam in Regina It's becoming a post-Canadian Country Music Awards tradition: the annual post-awards ole/RGK Entertainment Group blowout where the Canadian country stars come hang, relax and perform whatever the heck they feel like performing. This year's star-studded lineup was no exception! Taking ... (Read the full story.) >Alonzo Writing On The Cutting Edge If you're looking for a writer to take your songs in a bold new direction, look no further than Vancouver's Alonzo. The recent ole/ib Entertainment signing is attempting to take music in a radical new direction. "I try to go where no one is going," states Alonzo, ... (Read the full story.) >ole and Frantic Ink Worldwide Administration Deal Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Frantic Films has tapped ole to handle the worldwide administration of its music rights. An Academy Award nominated live action and special effects production company, Frantic Films with a staff of 122 produces original live action TV series. Current ... (Read the full story.) >ole/Last Gang's Rides Again to Debut New Album Rides Again fans who are eagerly anticipating the Oshawa rock trio's new album Into Existence...won’t have to wait much longer. The album, which is to be released on the band's own Put It On label, distributed by Universal Music Canada, will be released on October ... (Read the full story.) >ARC Songs That Changed Modern Music Lightning rarely strikes twice in the same place, but with regard to Chicago’s Chess Records and publishing company ARC Music (whom ole sub-publishes exclusively in Canada) it struck with alarming frequency. Whether it was blues, rock and roll, gospel, or jazz, Chess Records was stack ... (Read the full story.) >Meet ole's...Diana Arslanova: Intermediate Accountant Balance is important to Diana Arslanova, ole's Intermediate Accountant. An avid practitioner of yoga, Arslanova applies this discipline to both her personal and professional lives. "When people think of yoga, they think of relaxation, but for me yoga has all ... (Read the full story.) >ole notes Roots Three Music Publishing Signs Denny Carr Although he's been working as Roots Three Music's Creative Director since its inception in January 2006, Denny Carr is now officially signed to the company's songwriting roster as well. "I am very happy to continue ... (Read the full story.)

> FOCUS SONGS (click   to listen and   to stop) SELECTS "Ready For Love"   - T. Ottoh / D. Thott / S. Thott "Brave"   - G. O’Brien / C. Gravitt / T. Hancheroff "Unconditional"   - B. Dunk / D. Kopatz / A. Irons PICTURE THE MUSIC "I Fell In Love With The DJ"   - D. Brin / Che’Nelle "The Way You Love Me"   - Keith Follese / Michael Delaney "Nobody"   - Cindy Davis CHRISTMAS SELECTS "A Simple Little Christmas"   - Steve Mandile "Blame It On The Mistletoe"   - Willie Mack, Steve Mandile "Christmas All Year"   - Willie Mack, Gerald O’Brien "Christmas Is Everywhere"   - RichE "If Everyday Could Be Christmas"   - Frank Myers CHRISTMAS PICTURE THE MUSIC "Christmas Is Everywhere"   - Rich Zahniser "If Everyday Could be Christmas"   - F. Myers "Holiday Romance"   - John Wesley Chisholm "You & Me & Mistletoe"   - A. Tsisserev / M. Ellis / M. Christmas "Blame It On The Mistletoe"   - W. Mack / S. Mandile / K. Brown

> NEW RELEASES Faith Hill The Hits (Warner Bros.) "The Way You Love Me" Che’Nelle Things Happen For A Reason (Capitol) "I Fell In Love With The DJ" "Clubjumpin’" Akon Konvicted (SRC / Universal Motown) "Once In A While" Rides Again Into Existence (Put It On Records / Last Gang) Joe Bonamassa Sloe Gin (Premier Artists) "Dirt In My Pocket" Jason Aldean Relentless (Broken Bow) "I Break Everything I Touch" Willie Mack Headlights And Tailpipes (Open Road / Universal) > NOW SHOWING Watch for: ""Stain Of You" Brandon Jones "Degrassi: The Next Generation" "Boom Boom Boom" The Animals "The Bay" "Amersham Road" The Race "Whistler" "Find Out" The Race "Whistler" "Tokyo Boys" Running Red Lights "Suburban Girl" "Live Tonight" Johnny Favourite Swing Orchestra "Pushing Up Daisies" "Baby What You Want Me To Do?" "The Elvis Story" "Superclever" Kinnie Starr "Exes And Ohs" "Johnny B. Goode" "Canadian Idol"

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