June 30, 2008

By By Chris M. Walsh, N.Y.

EMI Music and Welk Music Group have signed a distribution deal. The major will handle sales and distribution services for Welk's digital and physical releases. The deal covers all territories.

The pact also covers licensing and synchronization services, which EMI will provide on a non-exclusive basis.

Welk Music Group includes labels such as Vanguard, Sugar Hill and Ranwood.

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