Draft Amy 2008

"How To Say Goodbye" Video & Contest

05/01/07

Amy recently co-wrote a song with with Michael W. Smith that appears on Michael's current relase STAND, called "HOW TO SAY GOODBYE."

We are looking to get the video of HOW TO SAY GOODBYE out to as many people as possible - and as quickly as possible! We are asking you to consider sending it out....and encouraging those that receive it to do the same. And We're offering a bit of incentive to help spread the word. Actually - the incentive is a very special gift from Amy and Michael.

The person that sends the most emails will receive a hand written set of the lyrics signed by both Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant. The second prize winner can pick of any 2 things in the Amy Grant Online store, and the third prize winner gets their choice of any 1 item in the Amy Grant store.

Here's how you do it:

CLICK HERE THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIDEO AND to SEND AN E-CARD TO YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY:

http://www.amygrantmedia.com/how/

Contest Rules:

• First, if you've already sent them out, you're already entered - but just keep sending them.
• Next, we are keeping track of how many each person sends out based on you "YOUR EMAIL"
• In order for it to count for you the person that you sent the video to must open the player and watch the video.
• The contest will run until June 30, 2007 - we know that's a long time, but we want people to see this video during Graduation and Wedding season.

This song's message is powerful. Be sure to tell your family and friends about it.

Thanks for your support.

EMI Music Signs Worldwide Catalog Partnership With Amy Grant

04/29/07

EMI CMG Label Group's Sparrow label announced today that they have signed a world-wide, long term deal with Amy Grant, which will include Grant's extensive 30 year catalog of recordings, which has sold more than 30 million units, as well as new catalog products.  EMI will also have the option of working with Grant to issue new recordings in the future. 

Initially, 17 titles of Amy Grant’s catalog will be re-mastered and re-released in both physical and all digital formats on August 14th. EMI CMG Label Group and EMI Music Catalog Marketing will also partner with Grant to create a new Greatest Hits package with bonus material spanning her entire career scheduled for October release.

As a part of the new agreement, EMI CMG will retain all digital and mobile rights of the catalog, launching a major campaign with all digital and mobile service providers on August 14th. This will mark the first time much of Grant’s vital catalog will be made available in digital formats, and plans also include the simultaneous launch of an aggressive mobile campaign with ring-tunes, ringbacks and more.
 
“This is truly an honor and historic moment for our company and a great day for Amy Grant fans.  For the first time, all of Amy’s best selling catalog will be available physically and digitally everywhere consumers want to buy her music.  Amy’s life and music has impacted millions of people worldwide including countless members of our own team.  We consider it a privilege to carry on Amy’s musical legacy,” said Bill Hearn, President and CEO, EMI Christian Music Group.

Products will be available to Christian retail stores through EMI CMG Distribution and general market physical and digital retailers via EMI Music Marketing (EMM). 
 
“I have known and respected Bill Hearn and his father, Billy Ray, for over 25 years, but we have never officially worked together,” remarks Grant.  “I am so glad that scenario has finally changed.  I am excited about the plans EMI has for my music and I am grateful for the amazing job they have done with so many artist catalogs and careers.  I am thrilled to be part of the EMI family and look forward to working together for many years.”

In addition to her August re-releases, a new definitive Greatest Hits collection, including at least one song from every studio album Grant has recorded, will be released in October.  A special edition version will also be available that includes a bonus DVD of Grant’s music videos and other exclusive content.  This will be the first collection to include songs from both her early contemporary Christian work as well as her highly successful pop releases.  

This summer Grant will join husband Vince Gill on tour along with the Del McCoury Band.  The 18-date circuit begins July 14 at Atlanta’s Chastain Park Amphitheatre and concludes Sept. 11 at Santa Ana Star Center, Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

"Amy Grant is one of the world's premier music artists, and we're thrilled to enter this exclusive partnership with her," says Bill Gagnon, EMI Music Marketing's Senior Vice President of Catalog Marketing. "We look forward to working closely with Amy to showcase and further propel Amy's award-winning music around the world with great respect, creativity and care. We are thrilled to have Amy Grant join our roster of other great artists, such as The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Bob Seger, Frank Sinatra, and more.”

Amy Grant has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, won six Grammy Awards and 21 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. She is well known as the pioneering Christian singer whose success on mainstream radio opened doors for other Christian artists. Her impact was recently celebrated with a star on the legendary Walk of Fame in Hollywood, making Grant the only artist with roots in contemporary Christian music other than Andrae Crouch to receive such an honor.

(Pictured left to right) Peter York, President EMI CMG Label Group; Dan Harrell, Partner, Blanton Harrell Cooke & Corzine; Bill Gagnon, Senior Vice President Catalog Marketing EMI Music Marketing; Amy Grant; Jennifer Cooke, Partner, Blanton Harrell Cooke & Corzine; Bill Hearn, President & CEO EMI Christian Music Group; Michael Blanton, Partner, Blanton Harrell Cooke & Corzine.

Amy Grant joins with Country Crock to Spread the Sharing

04/18/07

Every day, people share small things that remind us of what makes America great.  Hearing about these stories of sharing motivates us to do something for others.  That's why Amy got involved with a new campaign with Country Crock that encourages people to spread sharing across America.  We're hoping you'll get involved too.  It’s really easy and all for a good cause. 

Visit www.SpreadtheSharing.com and tell your story of sharing - something that has impacted your life or your community.  For every story told, Shedd's Country Crock will donate a meal through America's Second Harvest.  No story is too big or too small - whether bringing cookies to a new neighbor or lending a hand at your local community soup kitchen.  Tell as many as you wish. 

Country Crock has already donated one million meals through America's Second Harvest and is aiming to donate an additional one million meals by Thanksgiving.  Imagine helping families in need by simply telling your story of sharing.  You can help make that happen!  Go online to www.SpreadtheSharing.com, tell your story of sharing, and be a part of helping a family in need. 

SCHEDULED AMY APPEARANCES:
WNYW - TV Fox 5 (Local NY) - Tonight, April 18th during the 5pm news.

CW 11 NY (Local NY) - Tomorrow, Thursday the 19th between 6 - 7am EST

Bloomberg TV - Monday, April 23rd @ 8pm EST
Visit http://bloomberg.viewerlink.tv/ to see if Bloomberg TV is available through your cable or satellite provider. 

Morning Show with Mike and Juliet - Tuesday, April 24th between 9 - 10am EST
Visit http://www.mandjshow.com/where_to_watch.html to check your local listings

Grant is not only on a mission to donate food, but to also collect one million stories of sharing from Americans nationwide at www.SpreadTheSharing.com

More information:
http://spreadthesharing.com/StoriesofSharing/
http://info.detnews.com/foodblog/index.cfm

Hello, and welcome to DraftAmy.com, the website dedicated to convincing Christian music singer Amy Grant to run for President in 2008. If this is your first time visiting this site and/or are unfamiliar with Amy Grant, you're probably thinking "why should she run for President?" Amy Grant should enter the 2008 election for several reasons:

1. If she ran as a Republican, she would be able to attract the conservatives who voted for President Bush in 2000 and 2004 (unlike Sen. McCain or former Mayor Giuliani).
2. She would be the Republican version of Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), the Democratic frontrunner. This is good because Amy would then be a formidable Republican opponent to Sen. Clinton that John McCain or Rudy Giuliani might not be able to match.
3. Most importantly, Amy Grant is not a professional politician. That means, unlike Mrs. Clinton or Mr. McCain, she is a Washington outsider, and therefore had no connection with the plans to invade Afghanistan and Iraq. Her outsider status would undoubtedly help her with anti-war Americans, probably no matter what her stance is on the war issue.

Now that we've explained the reasons why Amy Grant should enter the race, you may be thinking "why should she make a good President?" That's another good question. Of course, like I explained, Amy Grant is not a professional politician, so not many people are familiar with her political viewpoints. But before we debate Amy's ability to run the United States, let's take a look at some of our other Presidents who were not professional politicians.

One of the best examples is Dwight Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States. He had never had any experience in politics before he ran for President in 1952, but he won that year's election in a landslide and ended up serving eight years as President. Although he might not have accomplished a whole lot, he prevented the Soviet Union (America's enemy at the time) from gaining any territory from the U.S. or any other democracy. I consider that a great achievement, especially considering the fact that he was dealing with a Congress from the opposing party!

Another outsider President was Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. When he first ran for Governor of California in 1966, he had no prior political experience. In fact, he was a Hollywood actor! (Sounds familiar, doesn't it?) Nonetheless, he ended up serving two terms as Governor, being re-elected in 1970. Although not many people can recall Reagan's major accomplishments as California Governor, he built up enough of a support base to make a strong challenge to Gerald Ford in 1976 for the Republican presidential nomination. He lost the race, but came back four years later and won the Presidency. Among Reagan's many accomplishments included the reversing of tensions between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. and a strong economic boom throughout much of his term.

Convinced that Amy Grant should run for President? Send us some comments and suggestions at draftamygrant@aol.com. You can also mail us at:

DraftAmy.com
P.O. Box 208
Manteca, CA USA 95336

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