Thank you Tate Music Group

There has been several posts on various sites regarding The Tate Music Group in a negative light, however, I wanted to take this opportunity to post some positive comments about my Record label.

I was contacted by Allen Finch in October of 2008 regarding music that I had submitted for review. Allen was very professional in his review of my music, and he was willing to answer all of my questions. After several phone conversations, Allen advised me that Tate was ready to make a formal offer of a contract that would allow Tate Music Group to partner with me in Production and Distribution of my new CD. Even before I received the contract, I had researched TMG, because like many others, I was skeptical of the deal they were offering. In researching the package that Tate offered, I felt that the marketing and promotional offer alone was well worth the price of artist participation - not to mention the recording benefits!!

After receiving the contract from Allen, I was impressed with the straight forward approach in the verbage - everything was spelled out, and their did not appear to be anything that was hidden. However, when I got the last page of the contract, I was blown away. The belief statement of the Tate Music Group is one of the most evangelistic statements that I have ever read. My feelings were, "this is a company that is Christ centered, and has the artists interests at heart". After reading their belief statement, I knew that this was the right label for me.

Before coming to Tate, I had just completed the recording of 10 Contemporary Christian songs in Nashville with the Tyler Music Group, so very little production would be needed for the new CD. However, I have decided to add to new songs to this project, which will begin production this month. I will be posting updates as to the progress of the new album, and you can also check out my, Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/rickeywrightdemo for updates as well.

To date I have been very pleased with everyone at Tate Music, as I said previously, Allen was great to work with during the Acquisition process. I have also worked with Director of Operations, Rachael Sweeden, as well as Eva Hamlin in Marketing, and everyone has been most kind and professional - they have done everything they have said they would to date.

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the Tate Music Group for allowing me to be a part of thier family. I feel honored to be one of thier artists, and to list Tate Music as my record label on my musical Resume. It is a good feeling to be associated with a Christian organizaion that is not only concerned with the well being and wellfare of thier artists, but also about doing Christ's work in this world. Like many of the other artists that I have read their blog posts, I too spent much time in prayer before making the decision to sign with Tate, and I can say without a doubt that this is where God wants me to be.

As I said at the beginning of my blog, there has been a lot of negative stuff posted concerning The Tate Music Group, however, I wanted to let people know from someone that has taken the leap of faith. The Tate Music Group is a fine organization and God is blessing their efforts.

Thanks again TMG, and I am looking forward to seeing what God is going to do during this upcoming year.

God Bless,

Rickey