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great job, and with the Van Zant debut coming soon, they're set to do it
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Sony Music Nashville Becomes First Country Label to Score Three #1 Albums by Debut Artists

He has combined a dedication to artistry with a strong
understanding of the marketplace, and in the process he's brought real success
to Gretchen Wilson, Buddy Jewell and now Miranda Lambert .

Just some of the artists slated to
perform include Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Ying Yang Twins, Black
Eyed Peas, Hot Hot Heat, The Bravery and more.

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Since taking over the reins of Sony Music Nashville in 2003, President
John Grady and his team have had an impressive string of new artists debut at
#1 on the Country chart, including Buddy Jewell in 2003, Gretchen Wilson in
2004 and, most recently, Miranda Lambert."
In the Soundscan era, only six new country artists ' debut albums have
entered at #1 on the country album chart.

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Taping Begins May 31st at the Hard Rock Live Venue in Orlando, FL;
"Nokia Unwired at Hard Rock Live" to Premiere July 13th Only on MTV

Branded entertainment leader Fearless Entertainment and MTV: Music
Television have teamed once again with Hard Rock International and
Nokia to produce the original live music series "Nokia Unwired at Hard
Rock Live." The live half-hour concert series is moving into its 5th
season and will broadcast Wednesdays at 8pm ET/PT on MTV beginning
July 13th and continue through September. This
year's line up begins with performances in May and concerts continue
through July 2005.

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Each episode of "Nokia Unwired
at Hard Rock Live" will focus entirely on one artist, their live
concert performance, backstage footage and artist interviews . Known for its collectible and fashion merchandise,
live concerts, Hard Rock Live performance venues , hardrock. As a result,
Fearless Entertainment has become a creative force in the branded
entertainment space.

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'Nokia Unwired at Hard Rock Live' only reinforces the powerful impact
of music-driven events and programs by moving into the 5th season.

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"Together with MTV, Hard Rock International and Nokia
we continue to deliver premium entertainment to a national audience
while further extending our client 's brand and message to consumers. For more information on Hard Rock, visit
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It seems that our
consumer base agrees with our A + R decisions."
When Buddy Jewell entered the chart with his self-titled debut album at #1
in June 2003, it had been seven years since a new country artist had entered
the chart in the top spot. Formerly
called "Hard Rock Live," 2005 brings the newly titled "Nokia Unwired
at Hard Rock Live" back to the Orlando, Florida venue where taping is
scheduled to begin in late May."
"World famous for hosting high-energy concerts in an authentic
environment , Hard Rock International offers our guests the ultimate
music experience," said Sean Dee, Chief Marketing Officer, Hard Rock
International.hardrock.

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"Our viewers have a passion for live music, and the Hard Rock Live
series is a great way for us to give our audience an incredible music
experience while showcasing some talented bands," said Amy Doyle, VP
of Music Programming, MTV, MTV2 + mtvU . Nokia
is responding to this importance with new devices, advertising and
promotions that have music as their core attribute," said Jo Harlow,
Vice President of Marketing for Nokia.

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S. "The 'Nokia Unwired at Hard
Rock Live' music series is a dynamic vehicle that will allow us to
reach an extended audience of music fans around the country and around
the world."
Featuring 20 of the hottest bands and emerging artists, "Nokia
Unwired at Hard Rock Live" is taped before a live audience, capturing
the energy of each performer in full.

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"I am so proud of Miranda and all of the artists we work with at Sony,"
states John Grady, President, Sony Music Nashville. His album is now Gold.

About Hard Rock International

Hard Rock International, one of the most globally-recognized
music, entertainment and dining brands, has 122 signature Hard Rock
Cafes in 41 countries and owns the world's greatest collection of
music memorabilia. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of London -based The Rank Group Plc
(NASDAQ:RANKY).

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Miranda
Lambert's critically acclaimed Kerosene follows in the successful footsteps of
Jewell and Wilson as she claims the top spot on country charts this week.

Fearless Entertainment + MTV Team with Hard Rock International and Nokia to Produce Powerful 5th Season of ``Nokia Unwired at Hard Rock Live''

"The development of unique programming which integrate brands,
bands and fans can be fully appreciated with the success of the 'Hard
Rock Live' series ," states Christina Hull, EVP of Fearless
Entertainment."
"The importance of music on today's consumer is undeniable.
Some of the artists scheduled to perform as part of "Nokia Unwired
at Hard Rock Live" are:

-- Good Charlotte - May 31, 2005 performance date
-- Simple Plan - May 31, 2005 performance date
-- Ying Yang Twins - June 1, 2005 performance date
-- Lil Scrappy, Trillville , Crime Mob - June 1, 2005 performance date
-- Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Slim Thug - June 8, 2005 performance date
-- Black Eyed Peas - June 13, 2005 performance date
-- Keane - June 14, 2005 performance date
-- Akon - June 15, 2005 performance date
-- Hot Hot Heat - July 13, 2005 performance date
-- Weezer - July 19, 2005 performance date
-- The Bravery - July 20, 2005 performance date

Air dates for the "Nokia Unwired at Hard Rock Live" concerts will
be announced in June.com and
Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, Hard Rock International, Inc. Fearless Entertainment uses music as its center point
because music is both the most personal as well as the most universal
means of communicating to a target audience.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., With today's #1 debut on the
Country chart of Miranda Lambert's first album, "Kerosene," Sony Music
Nashville has claimed the title as the only country record label in history to
have three debut albums by new artists to enter the Country album chart in the
coveted #1 spot. "During his two years with the company, John
Grady has taken chances on some very talented artists that didn't necessarily
fit the mold. Sony's recent achievement marks the
first time a country label has achieved three consecutive years of breaking
new artists in the top spot on their initial entry onto the country album
charts. "When we started working
here , Mark Wright and I said, the one business condition we could change
around here, is the music we have and the artists we sign. The series will also air on
MTV2 on Sundays at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT beginning July 17th. "We are excited to welcome the
show back for another season, and equally as excited to be working
with Fearless Entertainment, Hard Rock International and Nokia to
continue this successful series. "We are thrilled to bring spirited concerts from such
well known acts as Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Weezer and Black Eyed
Peas to our raving fans during the 5th season of the concert series . MTV Networks also operates and offers joint ventures,
licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can
be seen worldwide.

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"In a field where breaking new artists is a very important part of what we
do, along with further building the careers of our superstars, this week's #1
album by Miranda Lambert marks yet another high point for one of the most
creative teams in Nashville today," commented Don Ienner, President and CEO,
Sony Music Label Group, U. Last year 's phenomenal
break out artist, Gretchen Wilson has sold over 4 million copies of her debut
disc that came out of the gate in May 2004 in the #1 position.com

About Fearless Entertainment

Fearless Entertainment is a full service music marketing and
production company that develops cutting edge programming and services
for some of the world's most prominent corporate and cultural
organizations. Since its inception in
2001, the Company has produced groundbreaking live events; broadcast
programming and innovative promotions for its clients.

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About MTV Networks

MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming
services MTV: Music Television, MTV2 , mtvU, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite,
TV Land, VH1, CMT: Country Music Television, Comedy Central, and Spike
TV, as well as The Digital Suite from MTV Networks, a package of
thirteen digital services , all of which are trademarks of MTV
Networks.