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(NASHVILLE, TENN.) September 20, 2002 – New Sparrow Records artist Aaron Spiro continues to ascend R&R’s Christian CHR Top 30 chart, garnering the No. 10 position and climbing this week with the first single and title cut from his debut project, Sing.

Also maintaining momentum on the AC chart at No. 24, Spiro’s “Sing” and full album have caught the attention of radio stations across the country:

“Good song...one of those songs you want to just chill to, relax with,” says WYLV. “His voice reminds me of a harder Seal with touches of Bruce Springsteen...WOW!”

“I very rarely ever listen to a full project but something compelled me and I've got to say that Aaron Spiro’s Sing is incredible!” says WCQR.

Revealing his transparency in his music, his life and his relationship with God, Spiro’s Sing, is gaining similar applause from other media formats.

"This promising debut from Seattle native Aaron Spiro puts a fresh spin on the modern worship style ...stunning production [from] Charlie Peacock (dcTalk, Switchfoot, Sarah Masen)," says BarnesandNoble.com.

Giving Sing a 10-out-of-10 review, UK’s Big Fat Toothbrush says, “After having heard this artist on Discover ’02 and Left Behind Worship, I loved the rock worship style that he seemed to have. This album is truly original and amazing. Don’t miss out just because you’ve never heard of Aaron, if you love worship music or your looking for a really good listen, this album is for you.”

“In a day in age when something new and good is hard to find, 27-year-old Aaron Spiro was plucked out of the underground scene and given a chance to share his talents with the rest of the world. Sing introduces Aaron Spiro to the masses in a strong way. For the fans of soulful acoustic pop/rock with lyrics to move the heart of God, Sing is one of the best new artist debuts of the year,” explains Jesus Freak Hideout.

“Intensely God-powered lyrics are found throughout Sing. One does not have to search for hidden intentions and dedications within each song on this album. How about a new category for this new sound: edgy-contemporary. Take a nice relaxing Sunday afternoon drive in the country with Sing in your CD player, you'll be glad you did,” advises AlphaOmegaNews.com.

Noize Magazine says, “Don't worry, this isn't another tired collection of the same worship songs everyone else has been recording for the past couple years, but rather these are fresh tunes, penned by Spiro with occasional help from Peacock, that sing the praises of the same almighty God who's worthy to be praised forever and ever. Amen.”

And an amazon.com customer writes, “I’m stoked by some of the fresh artists that are emerging for God and singing ‘new songs.’ Aaron is truly an artist from today's generation, bringing fresh (post) modern songs into the emerging church. Trust me, this native Seattle rocker is gonna’ tear through the church and reach across into the secular mainstream, so just buy the CD and you'll sing!”

Spiro is currently a featured performer on the multi-act Festival Con Dios, the highly anticipated tour that has garnered coverage from such major media outlets as Newsweek, USA Today, CNN, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly and the Late Show with David Letterman. Running from September 12 through November 4, he will perform in a key slot in all 33-cities on the tour prior to top-selling acts Audio Adrenaline, Toby Mac, Mercy Me and Out of Eden. More information on Aaron Spiro and Festival Con Dios can be found at www.aaronspiro.net or www.festivalcondios.com.

Brentwood, Tennessee-based EMI CMG was founded in 1994. It is the world's largest Christian music company, operating the Sparrow Records, ForeFront, Worship Together and EMI Gospel labels in addition to EMI CMG Publishing and Chordant Distribution Group. EMI CMG is a unit of EMI Music, the third largest recorded music company in the world.

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