Mpls, MN (March 28, 2006 - GMS) GrearCo Music headed by Dr. James Grear will release first project under it's newly founded GrearCo Music Label and the distribution deal with The Alliant Music Group of Nashville. Four time GRAMMY Award winning Five Blind Boys of Alabama, Gregota Music and GrearCo Music have just ventured with Alliant Music Group for a June release of "Rare Classics", an unreleased project of the world renowned group. The Five Blind Boys of Alabama is one of the largest names to ever hit the gospel seen. They have sold millions of records worldwide.

The Five Blind Boys of Alabama "Rare Classics" project features Minnesota's own Sam Butler, who is a featured singer and plays guitar with the group. Butler was featured in the world renowned "Gospel At Colonus". Clarence Fountain, the lead featured singer and the only original member of The Blind Boys of Alabama and Butler, along with the group, recognized the integrity and influence of James Grear, while Vice President of the Gospel Division at Liquid 8 Records where he managed the famous HOBB Catalog which featured the Five Blind Boys of Alabama. Sam was convinced that Grear was the one to take on their project and contacted him directly. Grear's integrity and track-record had garnered a vote of confidence from the group that landed this project right in the hands of GrearCo Music.

James Grear, President of GrearCo Music previously served as Vice President of Liquid 8 Records Gospel Division managing the famous HOBB Catalog which featured music by top gospel artists as The Blind Boys of Alabama, Shirley Ceasar, Rev. James Cleveland, Andrae Crouch, The Staple Singers, Rev. Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers, Albertina Walker and many more. While managing the HOBB catalog, sales increased to well over one million dollars per year; Coordinator of the Dr. Bobby Jones "Live In Italy Project" featuring Gold selling artists Tonex and James Grear & Company (CD & DVD); Coordinated marketing strategies on the legendary Smokey Robinson's "Food For The Spirit" project; Coordinated marketing strategies for the Stellar nominated Tim Bowman project, "This Is What I Hear" featuring Vickie Winans and Rance Allen. Project charted #1 on the R&R Smooth Jazz charts. "Through this knowledge and experience, I've been blessed to work with one of the largest legendary names in the history of gospel music. What a blessing to have this as a first release outside of the label immediate family," stated Grear. The Stellar Award nominated Nu Friends project was the actual first release of the label, but this is the first outside project to be signed to the label. Alliant Records, recognized as one of the top-selling Gospel labels, introduced James Grear & Nu Friends Live in June 2005.

Grear was featured in Ebony Magazine (June 2005) as one of its 'Fathers of the Year'. He is a 2005 Dove Awards and Stellar Awards nominee; NBC Affiliate/KARE 11 'Eleven Who Care' and Family Focus Adoption Agency 'Father of the Year' awards recipient; received a Doctorate of Music (2004) and numerous other awards. Dr. Grear is referred to by some as an 'Apostle to the music industry'.

Paul Wright III, President and CEO of Alliant Music Group stated then (June 2005), "We are expecting great things from this already three time Stellar Award nominees and two time Excellence Award nominees who have a number of amazing achievements under their belt. It´s great to be able to work with such talent. We are looking forward to even greater things in the future".

Now, the Veteran Music Producer and Executive of over 20 years, Wright is again pronouncing a successful union. Grear humbly resonates his admiration for Wright and the opportunity to work together at this level of the business. Wright has produced and as an executive, shaped the careers of several of Gospel music’s biggest artists including: Hezekiah Walker – 4-time Grammy Award Winner!, Fred Hammond – Multi- Stellar and Dove award winner with sells of over 4 million copies, and Yolanda Adams Gospel Music’s premier female vocalist, just to name a few. Paul's executive credits and accomplishments include Director of A&R (Benson Records), Director of A&R (Verity/SONY-BMG/Jive), V.P. of A&R (Verity/SONY- BMG/Jive), President (Harborwood/SONY-BMG/Jive) overseeing an operational budget of over $15 million dollars. After realizing such success for SONY-BMG, Paul saw the opportunities that existed in ownership and formed Alliant Music Group where he currently is the CEO/President.

GrearCo Music is currently in negotiations with a few more projects from other industry accomplished artists as well as a few new comers. A new project is forth coming from Sam Butler "The Butlers", which features Sam, his wife Valerie and their 3 children. "God is opening doors that have been promised for a long time. This is now the season for the Twin Cities to flourish and move our new level of prosperity in the music ministry."

About GrearCo Music

Our goal is to provide a vehicle for artists to remain independent and maintain control of the direction of their ministries and career decisions as well as maintain their identity. Our goal is to provide a vehicle for artists to remain independent and maintain control of the direction of their ministries and career decisions as well as maintain their identity. Offer an Artist Development division to educated and prepare the artist about the gospel industry to ensure longevity. Provide a door for new artists who in most cases would not have an entrance to the industry.