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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29 , 2013

Creative Soul Partners with Word Entertainment

( NASHVILLE , Tennessee ) -- Creative Soul , a Christian artist development and production company based in Franklin , Tennessee , is proud to announce an association with Word Entertainment – the pioneering faith-based record company whose artist roster heralds some of today ' s top Christian artists including Meredith Andrews , Point of Grace , Jason Castro and NEEDTOBREATHE . Effectively immediately , Creative Soul ’ s artist development services will be monitored by the A & R team at Word Entertainment for a variety of possible opportunities .
" When we approached Word Entertainment about the work we were doing , we were very transparent ," says Creative Soul president Eric Copeland . " Our goals have always been to provide true artist development , amazing music production and opportunity to Christian artists and songwriters . The one problem we have always faced was legitimacy .”
Copeland knew that if the right major Christian label could see the potential in growing new ministries , that they could become partners together in helping ministries grow . Before long , Word Entertainment President & CEO Rod Riley and Sr . VP of A & R Josh Bailey both caught the vision and saw the potential in such a unique alignment .
" I ' ve known Eric for quite awhile , and have seen his continued heart and soul for the working music artist and ministry ,” said Bailey . “ At Word , we are always monitoring new trends , sounds , artists and ministries to grow God ' s Kingdom . Since we know Creative Soul and the quality they bring to every project , we see this relationship as a way to keep apprised of new talent and original ministries we might be able to be part of ."
To learn more about Creative Soul and their development , production and marketing opportunities for Christian artists , go to www . CreativeSoulOnline . com orwww . CreativeSoulRecords . com .
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