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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.—Edward O. Leonard, President of Daywind Music Group, celebrated 10 years with the company on May 17, 2003. Ed has helped direct the label’s expansion since coming on board in 1993. His involvement with the roster of artists and staff has led to Daywind being recognized as one of the 10 top Christian record companies, according to Christian Retailing magazine. Ed also serves as Vice President for New Day Christian Distributors. New Day is a one-stop distribution company serving retailers in the CBA marketplace. Ed has contributed to the tremendous growth of Christian music in the U.S. and internationally through his work with Daywind Music Group, New Day Christian Distributors, the Southern Gospel Music Guild, Southern Gospel Music Association, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Christian Music Trade Association and Gospel Music Association. He is an alumni of Leadership Music.

“I am very proud of Ed’s hard work and dedication to Daywind, New Day and the Christian music industry,” commented Dottie Leonard Miller, Ed’s mom and owner of Daywind and New Day. “He has spent the last 10 years helping build an outstanding record company and one of the leading distribution companies. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Ed.”

Jerry Kirksey, Editor-in-Chief of the Singing News Magazine expressed, "Throughout its history Southern Gospel Music has always had a FEW GOOD MEN who in their time kept the industry going strong. After a decade of devotion Ed Leonard joins this select club."

“Working with Ed Leonard has been a great experience for myself and Greater Vision. He is not only a great businessman, but we consider him a great friend, which is a rarity in the business world these days,” stated Gerald Wolfe of Greater Vision

Ed received a BA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame in 1987 and an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Chicago in 1992. He and his wife, Kathleen, are the parents of eight children. He is also involved in coaching soccer and basketball in the Hendersonville, TN, parks system.

Jim Cumbee, President of Non-Broadcast Media Salem Communications Corporation added, “Ed Leonard is a one of the really good guys in the Christian music world. Fortunately, his business skills are better than his golf skills, and because of that, Daywind has grown into a company of great influence and success. I am proud of his accomplishments and I look forward to many more years of work and cooperation with Ed and the fine folks at Daywind and New Day.”

Daywind Records, a leading Southern Gospel label, is home to Greater Vision, The Crabb Family, LordSong, Mike Bowling, The Perrys, Old Time Gospel Hour Quartet, The Hoskins Family, Connie Smith/Sharon White/Barbara Fairchild, Cumberland Quartet, The Paynes, Brian Free & Assurance and Legacy Five.

Daywind Music Group also includes the successful soundtrack line, Daywind Soundtracks, as well as label imprints Vital Communications (home to Geron Davis & Kindred Souls, Ann McCrary, Rod McGaha, Christ Tabernacle Choir and Kanon, the winner of the 2002 Christian Artist Talent Search) and bluegrass label Thoroughbred (home to the Lewis Family and the Chigger Hill Boys &
Terri.)

Also celebrating 10 years in 2003 is Mike Brashear, New Day sales associate; Daywind Radio Promoter, Rhonda Thompson; Theresa Richards, Manager of Music Source Direct and LaDonna Ellis, New Day’s Return Manager. A celebration is scheduled for later this year in honor of these benchmarks.

For more information on New Day Christian Distributors, visit [url=http://www.newdaychristian.com]http://www.newdaychristian.com[/url] For more information on Daywind Music Group, visit [url=http://www.daywind.com]http://www.daywind.com[/url]

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