Charlie Daniels, Koch Records extend deal
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Charlie Daniels, Koch Records extend deal

Thursday, August 14, 2008 – Koch Records will renew its catalog label services deal with Charlie Daniels and his label, Blue Hat Records. The new five-year, worldwide deal includes more than 10 of Daniels' catalog titles, including 2005's Grammy nominated Songs From The Longleaf Pines.

"I'm looking forward to working with our friends at KOCH," said Daniels. "They've always done a great job for us."

"We have just completed our seventh year with Bob Frank and the Koch family," said Blue Hat Records President David Corlew. "Needless to say, we are very excited about the opportunity to continue moving forward with our label partners in this ever-changing business."

Koch President Bob Frank said, "It's a thrill to work with Charlie, David and their great team. We are looking forward to much continued success as we face these challenging and exciting times for our business together."

Other CDB titles involved are Essential Super Hits, The Live Record, Tailgate Party, Fiddle Fire, Redneck Fiddlin' Man and Freedom & Justice For All.

Koch will also release two new studio albums from Daniels under an existing deal.


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