News From Carolina Rain

Here's a note from the band Carolina Rain- behind hits such as "American Radio, Get Outta My Way and Isn't She"...

CAROLINA RAIN HAS NOT BROKEN UP!!
Hello everyone, Some of you may have already heard but for those of you who haven't, our label Equity Records folded over the Christmas break. Disappointing yes, but truly a blessing overall. As you can imagine, life on the road can be grueling, not only for the artist but for their friends and families as well. We are all spending some much needed time with family and friends. Jeremy has a new addition to the family and is feeling led to stay home for a while. We honor and respect his wishes and pray God's blessings on him and his family. Carolina Rain has not broken up! We are just taking a long break and will sing together again in the future . YOU, our friends and fans, have been loyal, encouraging and inspiring to us. Thank you, truly! With that said, the music must go on! With the guys blessings and best wishes, lead singer and principal song writer of the band Rhean Boyer is striking out on his solo career. You can find new music immediately on Rheans new Facebook and Myspace pages and soon to come www.rheanboyer.com Check for new music, give aways and tour dates regularly!!!

Facebook link http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rhean-Boyer/64823239281

Myspace link http://home.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user&MyToken=c5314f93-e59b-44f9-b417-95fd7a107c91

Signs Of The Economy- Equity Records Sadly Closes Its Doors

Equity Music, the label co-founded by Clint Black, suspended operations on Tuesday (Dec. 16). In addition to Black, the label's roster also includes Laura Bryna, Carolina Rain (pictured), Kevin Fowler and new artist Blake Wise.

"Our investors tried to find a way to keep the doors open at Equity, but with a struggling industry, an overall decline in discretionary spending by consumers and a total freeze on credit markets, the Board of Directors has been forced to make this difficult decision. ... We want to wish our wonderful staff and artists all the best in all their future endeavors," said label president Tim Wipperman, who will remain with the company.

Little Big Town had recorded two albums for Equity, but the band is now signed to Capitol Nashville.

Here's hoping that all the artists find a place to land soon. We had the opportunity to host Carolina Rain in our hometown this past May and they put on an amazing show. It would be a shame if another label didn't pick them up.