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Ardent Records' signature voice, Todd Agnew, is currently in the studio recording his anticipated sophomore album scheduled for release early in 2005.

Recording at Memphis' world-renowned Ardent Studios, which has lent its distinctive halls to such artists as R.E.M., ZZ Top, Dave Matthews, Bob Dylan and numerous other notables, Agnew is co-producing the project along with veteran John Hampton (Gin Blossoms, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Audio Adrenaline). Agnew's yet-to-be-titled album follows his 2003 critically acclaimed Grace Like Rain, the debut project that earned him four Dove nominations in addition to honors from Christian Music Planet as one of "12 Artists to Watch in 2004" and Worship Leader magazine as the "2003 Breakthrough Artist of the Year."

Recently exceeding 100,000 retail sales in less than a year, Grace like Rain continues to garner fan appeal including remarkable success at radio. Following two consecutive No. 1 singles, "This Fragile Breath (The Thunder Song)" and "Grace Like Rain," Todd is simultaneously releasing two new songs to radio on Friday, August 20; "Reached Down" for CHR and "Still Here Waiting" for AC/INSP.

In between studio sessions at Ardent and wrapping up this summer's performances at various youth camps and festivals across the country, Agnew is preparing to traverse the nation on two major-market tours this fall and winter. He will headline World Vision's "In the Name of Love Tour" beginning this September along with artists Building 429, BarlowGirl, Starfield and speakers David Nasser and Brian Currie. Agnew will continue in November as a special guest on "Target presents Adoration: The Tour" with Newsboys and Rebecca St. James.

In addition to significant concert exposure, Agnew will be featured in a "Todd on Tour" promotion this fall with participating retailers. Starting Sept. 15, Grace Like Rain product will feature a special sticker providing purchasers with access to free downloads of new Agnew songs, giving a sneak preview of his 2005 studio project.

For more information on Agnew and upcoming performances, visit
www.gracelikerain.com, www.ardentrecords.com, or here.