NSDTCM:LABEL:HEAR MUSIC

Starbucks to release McRae album

Hear Music sets CD launch for next spring

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

After releasing albums by Paul McCartney and Joni Mitchell, Starbucks'new record label is putting out a disc by newcomer Hilary McRae.Hear Music, launched earlier this year by coffee retailer Starbucks Corp. and Concord Music Group, said the 21-year-old singer-songwriter's CD will be released next spring. Starbucks will offer 1.5 million free downloads of McRae's song "Consider Me Gone" beginning Thursday.

SOURCE:VARIETY HEADLINE NEWSLETTER/ VARIETY.COM/AP

FULL STORY ON:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117975006.html?categoryid=16&cs=1