April 11, 2008

By By Cortney Harding, N.Y.

South Carolina based label OMG Records signed a long-term, worldwide distribution agreement with EMI CMG, the Christian music distribution arm of EMI.

The deal gives EMI CMG exclusive rights to distribute all OMG Records artists to Christian and mainstream retail, and all digital and mobile outlets.

The first release under the new agreement will be rock band Chasen's album, "Shine Through the Stars," which will be released April 15.

OMG Records is part of OMG SportsEntertainmentMusic, which was founded in 1998 with a to focus on developing sponsorship relationships between musicians, athletes, entertainers and corporate America.

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