Dolly Parton's “Shinola” Released Digitally to Worldwide Radio

Posted by Webb on 10/22/2008
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Country Music legend Dolly Parton has released her first album in three long years, sending Shinola to radio stations around the world via digital delivery. The new album's tracks can be downloaded free of charge exclusively through AirPlay Direct."We are excited to have Dolly as part of our site," said Robert Weingartz, CEO of AirPlay Direct. "She has an uncommon sense of grace to her songwriting and it is a pleasure to be able to share this with radio programmers around the world." AirPlay Direct eliminates the time and expense of assembling and mailing costly traditional artist packages and press kits via snail mail. By using digital delivery, the new music release process is streamlined and made more efficient for all involved. It also allows the Country Music diva to reach radio stations around the globe. Radio programmers can listen to Parton's new album and then download these songs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at their convenience from a Web site.  "It is fantastic to see a heritage artist such as Dolly demonstrating how easy it is to take a step in the right direction towards helping our environment," said Michael Kreher, Vice President of Business Development for AirPlay Direct. "It's easy, cost effective and helps everyone."Dolly Parton is a Featured Artist and Spotlight Artist for the month of October on AirPlay Direct.  Shinola features twelve tracks in all, including "Better Get to Livin'," "Jesus & Gravity" and "Only Dreamin'.For more information on Dolly Parton, visit www.dollypartonmusic.net.