(Nashville, Tenn. – April 11, 2013) Streamsound Records has announced the appointment of radio executive Mike Culotta as President. Culotta will oversee operations for the Nashville-based label, which is distributed by Sony Music Nashville. He will start the position on April 15th and can be reached at culotta@streamsound.com or 615-292-5335.

“We at Streamsound Records are excited to have Mike Culotta joining our team,” said Streamsound CEO Byron Gallimore. “Mike is a leader in our industry. I know that his knowledge and passion for radio, and his love of country music, will be an invaluable asset to Streamsound. I am excited because I know that Mike’s experience and relationships will translate into instant success for the label.”

Culotta added, “This is such a dream come true for me. I have such a passion for music, which is why I have enjoyed all of my years in radio. Instead of programming music, I will now have an opportunity to be a part of a team that is originating music. I’m looking forward to working with Jim Wilkes and Byron Gallimore and the professional team they have put together.”

Before joining Streamsound, Culotta was Operations Manager for all six CBS stations in Tampa, Florida (WQYK AM/FM, WRBQ-FM, WSJT-FM, WYUU-FM, and WLLD-FM). In addition, he was Program Director for WQYK-FM, and had been with the station for over 18 years. He graduated in 2003 from Leadership Music, and currently serves on the Academy of Country Music Board, St. Jude Advisory Board and also serves as President of the Country Radio Seminar Board of Directors.

Streamsound Records was launched in 2012 by Grammy award-winning producer, Byron Gallimore (Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Faith Hill) and Jim Wilkes. Artists on the roster include, Dakota Bradley, Jaida Dreyer and Austin Webb.

Streamsound principals are Tim McHugh and Jim Wilkes (label co-chairs), Byron Gallimore (CEO), and Steve Richardson (COO). The label’s regional representatives are Theresa Ford (Southeast), Jamice Jennings (Southwest), Steve Pleshe (Northwest) and Jay Thomas (Northeast/Midwest).

For more information on Streamsound Records, visit http://www.streamsound.com.

New Season 2 Episodes of Troubadour, TX are now airing!

This week, Troubadour, TX goes behind the scenes with Roger Creager in Gruene, Texas, for his annual birthday bash. We’re with Roger as he pilots his own plane, gets a huge surprise from his Dad and gives an amazing performance for a sold-out crowd, which includes Miss Texas.

We’re also in Nashville with Josh Grider.  Josh is in the studio working with his award-winning producer, Trent Wilmon, and his new manager Tim Dubois.  They only have two days to cut seven new songs in order to meet a fall release date!

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Josh Grider

Roger Creager

Chart-topping singer delivers his first album as a songwriter, prepares for busy CMA Music Fest week

(Nashville, Tenn. – June 3, 2010)  The journey continues for No. 1 hit recording artist Ty Herndon, as the singer and newly discovered songwriter prepares to release a collection of Country-tinged inspirational songs, titled Journey On, on June 8.

“Writing this music took me on the journey of my life,” says Herndon.  “There is joy and heartbreak, worship and big love within the walls of this music.”

Herndon’s newest project blends a contemporary Country and Christian sound with lyrics that reveal a singer reinvigorated with his faith and spirituality.  The release also marks Herndon’s debut as a songwriter, having co-written every song on the album, including “When We Fly,” the track that earned him a 2010 Dove Award earlier this year in the Bluegrass Recorded Song category.

Journey On marks a transitional point for Herndon and his 15-year career, which has produced sales of more than 4 million albums and multiple No. 1s on the Country charts, including “What Mattered Most,” “Living in a Moment” and “It Must Be Love.”  His new album’s title track and first single, “Journey On,” is being worked at Christian and Country radio and carries the positive kind of message that Herndon hopes will connect with his listeners.

“There was so much I wanted to say to fit where I find myself spiritually and emotionally, and I wanted to sing about that,” he says.  “When I was singing songs that someone else had written, I found that I wasn’t in my strongest voice.  I am very, very proud of this record and I can’t wait to share it with the world.”

Herndon’s busy schedule at this year’s 2010 CMA Music Festival includes a Ty Herndon & Friends benefit concert to raise money for the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Held Wednesday, June 9, at Nashville Palace, the 7 p.m. show will feature performances from artists including Michael Peterson, Julie Roberts, Anita Cochran, Diana DeGarmo, Amber Hayes, Herndon and more.  A fan appreciation luncheon at Nashville Palace will be held earlier that day at noon.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.tybenefit.eventbrite.com.

Herndon’s other Music Fest engagements include hosting duties for Sirius XM radio’s “Pure Country” channel, a performance on the Courthouse stage on Friday, June 11 at noon, and numerous booth signings and interviews throughout the week.

Beginning June 15, Herndon’s “Journey On” single will be offered on WalMart.com as its featured free mp3 download of the week.  Fans can also purchase a digital download of the entire Journey On album at his website, www.TyHerndon.com.

In February 2010, Herndon became the flagship artist for Nashville-based record label, FUNL Music.  The label plans to release another Ty Herndon project in the fall.

For more information about Ty Herndon, visit his official website at www.TyHerndon.com. For hi-res photos and press materials, visit www.AristoPR.com