[Mickey]

(Nashville, Tenn.) June 17, 2002 - Dean Diehl, senior vice president and general manager of Reunion Records, announced today the appointment of industry veteran David Bach to Vice President of A & R for Reunion Records. In this position, Bach will oversee the A&R process for the label’s artist roster that includes Michael W. Smith, Joy Williams, Daily Planet, Kathy Troccoli, LaRue and NewSong.

Diehl notes, “David comes to us with a variety of skills that make him ideally suited for this position. His experience as an artist, executive producer and graphic designer has equipped him well to develop and mentor artists and to speak into the creative process at many different levels.”

As Vice President of A&R, Bach says, “I’ve always believed that music is a powerful medium for conveying the hope of the Gospel. It has always been my intent to be involved with quality music and artists. I am honored to be a part of the Reunion Records tradition of excellence in music ministry.”

Nashville-based Reunion Records, a division of Provident Music Group and a unit of The Zomba Group of Companies, is among the world's top Christian music companies. Provident encompasses: record labels Brentwood Records, Benson Records, Diadem Records, Reunion Records, Essential Records and Cedarmont Kids; a music publishing division, Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing Inc.; and Provident Music Distribution, which primarily services the Christian retail market.