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(Nashville, Tenn.) Sept. 30, 2011 – Terry Hemmings, President and CEO of Provident Music Group (PMG), today announced the promotion of Darren Elrod from Vice President of
Finance and Operations to Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations, Provident Music Group.  Elrod will report to Hemmings and continue to oversee all aspects of finance and operations with added responsibilities in business affairs, IT and artist services, as well as Provident Distribution’s sales and warehouse operations.

Hemmings comments, “I am pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Elrod to Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations.  Darren’s experience and countenance are well suited for this
role and he has become a trusted ally to me as we navigate the path ahead for our organization.”

Elrod holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Business Administration degree from Middle  Tennessee State  University. He began 
his career in public accounting with Arthur Andersen LLP, formerly one of the nation’s five largest accounting firms. From 1999 to 2006 he was the Controller and Vice President of Finance 
at PMG and from 2006 to 2009 he was Controller and Treasurer of the National Federation of Independent Business.  Elrod returned to Provident in late 2009 as Vice President of Finance and Operations.

Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is one of the world’s leading Christian entertainment companies.  Provident Music Group operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville and comprises Provident Label Group, Provident Films (Facing The Giants, Fireproof, the No. 1 independent film of 2008, and Courageous), Provident Distribution, Essential Artist Services and Provident’s music publishing division.

Provident Label Group is home to Reunion Records, Beach Street Records and Essential Records whose artist rosters include Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Jars of Clay, Tenth Avenue North, Red, Brandon Heath, Matt Maher, Burlap to Cashmere, Elevation Worship, Building 429, Andy Cherry, Moriah Peters, Royal Tailor, Leeland, Rebecca St. James, Anthem Lights, Lindsay McCaul, Kerrie Roberts, one sonic society and Fireflight.

For further information on its artist and film roster, please visit: 
www.providentpress.com www.providentfilms.org www.sonymusic.com