Over the past decade, Line has sold more than 2 million albums on her own label, published 11 books of sheet music, and has become a top 10 best selling new age artist in the world. She has a devoted following, ranging in age from five to 80. "I'm trying to appeal to a broad base of people," she says.

     Line, a Yamaha artist, tours more aggressively than any other woman in her field, performing more than 90 concerts a year. The 1999 Lorie Line "Be There With Bells On!" Holiday Concert Tour featuring Line, along with her world class Pop Chamber Orchestra, hit the road for another whirlwind tour last November and December performing 47 shows in 31 cities in 40 days. Her Yamaha CFIIIS traveled with her on the entire tour.

     Her annual holiday tour has become a family tradition for many, and is one of the largest and fastest growing holiday productions in America. Her fans literally show up "with bells on" at Line's urging - years ago, she suggested that concertgoers bring hand bells to accompany her on sing alongs and that idea began a tradition. Line's shows are anything but boring - they feature spectacular one of a kind costumes, state of the art lighting, personal storytelling, audience participation, and Line's unforgettable music.

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     During the concerts, one by one, members of Line's eclectic Pop Chamber Orchestra were introduced, then brought up on stage. In all, 14 world class musicians accompanied her as she and her grand piano took center stage. "Our show exceeds expectations by far. We take beautiful seasonal music and step it up," Line says. "I think the holidays are all about giving, and I couldn't think of a better way to give."

Desmond Child Forms
Record Company

mong music aficionados, Desmond Child is a well known and valuable commodity. Just check the writing and production credits on albums by such mega stars as Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Michael Bolton, Cher, KISS, Chicago, Ricky Martin, Trisha Yearwood, and BlackHawk. He is currently riding high on the charts with Martin's six-time platinum CD, for which Child co wrote and produced several of the songs, including "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "The Cup of Life" (La Copa de la Vida), the 1998 Soccer World Cup theme song.

     Child, a long time user of Yamaha keyboards, has recorded several albums in the rock and pop genre. He demonstrated his musical versatility in the piece he wrote for the Windham Hill compilation Song Without Words, "The Stone Quilt," an introspective instrumental inspired by a visit to the AIDS quilt.

     Child's recent endeavor is the newly formed U.S. publishing company with Hamburg-based edel music. Deston Songs, with offices in New York, Miami Beach, Nashville, and Los Angeles, partners the talent of Child, longtime manager Winston Simone and former PolyGram Music Publishing president David Simoné. Writers under Deston Songs will have the opportunity to work with artists signed by Deston Entertainment/edel, another successful undertaking run by Child, Simone and Simoné.

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