EMI CMG Distribution and Midas Records have agreed to a long-term distribution agreement.

The new agreement calls for EMI CMG Distribution to have exclusive worldwide rights to the Christian, general market and digital retail distribution of Midas Records’, Christian music artists and products, including the label’s debut Christian artist Jessie Daniels (www.jessiedaniels.com) and newly signed band Rush Of Fools (www.rushoffools.com). EMI CMG Distribution assumes the distribution rights from Infinity Music Distribution, a division of Central South Distribution as of January 29, 2007. Navarre, Midas Records Nashville’s current general market distribution partner, will continue to distribute the label’s country artist roster.

“Midas Records is an important emerging new music label with a growing roster of creative and relevant artists and we are pleased to partner with them in building their retail presence worldwide,” said Greg Bays, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EMI CMG Distribution. “Building on the momentum for Jessie Daniels’ forceful debut CD will be an important first quarter priority for our team and Rush of Fools is poised to make a significant impact later in the year.”

“We are pleased and uniquely blessed to have EMI CMG partner with us as we look to expand our presence in Christian music,” said Robert Morrison, Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for Midas Records. “EMI CMG has distinguished itself with its impressive track record in the marketing and distribution of faith-inspired music and we are looking forward to the promising opportunity that lies ahead to work with EMI CMG's experienced sales, marketing and distribution team.”

Daniel’s self-titled CD will re-release to Christian retail on February 5. The debut from the 19-year-old native of Long Island, N.Y., has already seen success at radio with her first two singles, “The Noise” and “Everyday” placing Daniels as the No. 10 most played Christian CHR artist in 2006, according to Radio & Records. ChristianityToday.com raved that “pop sensibility, strong sense of melody, unshakable hooks, and Daniels' credible voice make this a noteworthy debut.”

Rush Of Fools is slated for a May 8, 2007 street date. The progressive worship band from Birmingham, Alabama won a Band With A Mission contest last year and is now in the studio recording its new CD with producers Jason Ingram (Bebo Norman), Matt Bronleewe (Michael W. Smith, Leeland) and Scott Davis (Jessie Daniels). The first single, “Undo” is already showing strength at radio, climbing to #24 on the R&R AC chart in only its second week of release.