Sony BMG's Burgundy Records Signs Legendary Singer Songwriter Donna Summer

Sony BMG's Burgundy Records Signs Legendary Singer Songwriter Donna Summer

New Album to be Released Spring 2007

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- BURGUNDY RECORDS, SONY BMG's new record label, announced today the signing of legendary singer songwriter DONNA SUMMER.

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"Donna Summer is a perfect fit for Burgundy and we couldn't be happier to be working with her. She is an absolute legend -- a classic and timeless vocalist who still has a great deal of demand and viability within the marketplace," says Joe DiMuro, EVP/General Manager of Burgundy Records.

"I'm excited and very eager to get started. Let the games begin. It's great to have Burgundy Records as my new musical family, "says Donna Summer.

Donna is scheduled to go into the studio this Fall to record her new album, which is currently in its initial planning stages.

About Donna Summer:

As one of the most important female artists of the 21st century, Donna Summer has an extensive list of accomplishments including setting multiple 'firsts' within the music industry.

* Donna has won 5 Grammys and 6 American Music Awards
* Donna was the first female singer to have a #1 album and #1 single on
the Billboard charts simultaneously -- a feat she accomplished again
just a few months later, breaking her own record.
* Donna was the first artist to have three #1 double albums on the
Billboard charts consecutively (she still remains the only female artist

and solo act with this accomplishment).
* Donna was the first female solo artist with three #1 hits in a one year
period, topping the charts with the singles 'MacArthur Park,' 'Hot
Stuff,' and 'Bad Girls.'
* Her single 'No More Tears' (Enough Is Enough) was the first 12 inch
single to achieve gold status.
* For years, Donna held the record for having the most #1 "Dance (or
Disco) Songs of The Year" on the Billboard Year-End Charts only to be
tied by Madonna in 2002.
* Donna set another 'first' when NARAS recognized her ability in the rock
genre, awarding her the first Grammy ever given for the category of Best

Rock Female Vocal Performance for her platinum single 'Hot Stuff.'
* Donna has earned 14 Top 10 Singles on the Billboard Hot 100, four
reaching #1 as well as 12 Gold singles.
* Donna has earned the following RIAA certifications: , 2 double platinum
albums, 1 platinum album and 8 Gold albums
* 8 of Donna's songs have reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, and
Dance charts

Donna Summer is in good company on Burgundy Records, joining legendary artists Aaron Neville, America and Chaka Khan, all of whom have new records on the way.

About Burgundy Records:

Burgundy Records, an imprint under SONY BMG's Strategic Marketing Group, signs legendary multi-platinum artists and releases new titles in conjunction with innovative marketing campaigns that promote their artists through traditional and non-traditional channels. Their roster includes Aaron Neville, America, Chaka Khan, Donna Summer and The New Orleans Social Club.

Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a global recorded music joint venture with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is 50% owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony Corporation of America.

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CONTACT: Angela Salomon of SONY BMG, +1-212-833-8575,
angela.salomon@sonybmg.com

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