Posted on: May 13, 2008 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Wind-up Records, a subsidiary of Wind-up Entertainment, New York, has entered into an innovative, strategic partnership with Porter-Gentry Productions, a Nashville-based artist development company, to introduce Wind-up’s flagship country recording artist, Eric Durrance.

Under the unique business alliance between Wind-up and Porter-Gentry, Bernard Porter and Teddy Gentry will work towards developing and executing the marketing and promotions campaign to introduce Durrance and his new single and album entitled “Angels Fly Away,” to the country music industry and radio. Wind-up Entertainment Chairman Alan Meltzer stated, “The talent, resources and relationships both Bernard and Teddy bring to the table are invaluable. We look forward to broadening this relationship in the future as Wind-up expands its label operation further in to the country market.”

Wind-up Records is the largest independently owned and operated label in the United States and is distributed by Sony/BMG Entertainment worldwide (excluding Canada where the company operates Wind-up Entertainment Canada Inc. and is distributed by the Warner Music Group). The label’s roster includes Evanescence, Seether, Finger Eleven, 12 Stones and more than a dozen developing artists.

A native of Tallahassee, Eric Durrance is a multi-talented musician and soulful vocalist who divides his time between his farm in Florida and Music City. His music has been described as “naturally honest” with a voice that comfortably lends itself to a country repertoire. “Eric Durrance has an incredible voice and brings a unique perspective as a singer/songwriter to country music. From the moment I met him, he’s always had a fun and easy way about him,” Co-producer Mark Bright introduces, “He is a wonderfully emotional singer and has a great ability to connect with the listener.”

Wind-up Records is set to release Durrance’s country single entitled “Angels Fly Away.” (June 9, 2008) Written by Craig Wiseman (Billboard’s “Songwriter of the Year”—2006) and Dallas Davidson (“Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”) of Big Loud Shirt, Nashville’s premier independent publisher, “Angels Fly Away” is a tune Eric says he wished he had written. Eric had just endured the untimely death of his long-time manager and close personal friend, Dan Godwin, and just weeks later; the song was pitched to him. “Angels Fly Away landed in my hands as if hand-delivered from God. It’s a ‘Live Like You Were Dying’ song with the message that every day is a gift and we’re not promised a tomorrow,” Eric says. “It’s a feel good, sad song. I dedicate this single and the entire project to Dan.” The single has an easy-does-it melody and features Eric’s warm and cradling vocals as he delivers a story that is truly close to home.

Durrance’s complete CD, ANGELS FLY AWAY, was produced by Teddy Gentry (Alabama, Emerson Drive) and country music producer Mark Bright (Rascal Flatts/Carrie Underwood). Teddy Gentry of Porter-Gentry is currently in the studio with Eric putting the finishing touches on his debut. Gentry shared, “Eric truly is an artist. He’s hardworking, dedicated and he’s believable—he knows how to sell a song. …and it all comes naturally. He’s a singer’s singer,” Gentry said. “Great singers will have an admiration for Eric Durrance.”

Once the album, which features five self-penned compositions and/or co-writes, is wrapped up, Wind-up Records is set to release ANGELS FLY AWAY on September 16, 2008.

In support of the single and CD release, Durrance is scheduled to tour with Broken Bow artist, Jason Aldean and Capitol Records Duo, Lady Antebellum during the month of May and will embark on an aggressive radio tour with Teddy Gentry who will join him.

Larry Pareigis (Nine North Records, Nashville, TN) will spearhead the nationwide radio promotion.

For more information on Eric Durrance visit www.ericdurrance.com

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