Columbia Records Nashville Signs "Van Zant"
Jan 14, 2005 15:26:58 GMT -5
Post by Dustin J. on Jan 14, 2005 15:26:58 GMT -5
(from AllAboutCountry.com)
Sony Nashville President John Grady has announced the signing of duo Van Zant to Columbia Records Nashville. Comprised of brothers Johnny Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Donnie Van Zant (38 Special), Van Zant release their first major label debut later this year with co-producers Mark Wright and Joe Scaife at the helm.
"Signing Van Zant was one of the easiest A&R decisions we've had to make," said Grady. "People in Nashville have been trying to recreate Southern Rock and capture its audience for the past 25 years. We decided why not start at the top with part of Lynyrd Skynyrd and part of 38 Special. Johnny and Donnie Van Zant have wanted to make a country record for a long time. Putting them together with producer Mark Wright makes all the musical sense in the world. I can't wait for people to hear this music.
Sony Nashville President John Grady has announced the signing of duo Van Zant to Columbia Records Nashville. Comprised of brothers Johnny Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Donnie Van Zant (38 Special), Van Zant release their first major label debut later this year with co-producers Mark Wright and Joe Scaife at the helm.
"Signing Van Zant was one of the easiest A&R decisions we've had to make," said Grady. "People in Nashville have been trying to recreate Southern Rock and capture its audience for the past 25 years. We decided why not start at the top with part of Lynyrd Skynyrd and part of 38 Special. Johnny and Donnie Van Zant have wanted to make a country record for a long time. Putting them together with producer Mark Wright makes all the musical sense in the world. I can't wait for people to hear this music.
