McCLAIN SISTERS NOW SIGNS TO HOLLYWOOD RECORDS!

March 13, 2012 (Miami, FL) – Hollywood Records has officially announced the signing of McClain Sisters, comprised of China Anne McClain, star of Disney Channel’s hit series “A.N.T. Farm,” and her sisters Lauryn, and Sierra, a trio whose captivating talent and undeniable star quality will inevitably end the music industry’s decades-long quest for a best-selling girl-group.

“We are thrilled to have China Anne, Lauryn, and Sierra, join our music family,” commented Executive Vice President of Disney Music Group, Ken Bunt.  “They are three exceptionally talented young artists with a very exciting road ahead of them.”

Tuff Gong International, as Hollywood Records’ exclusive distributor in the region, will oversee the release of the McClain Sister’s music to Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean.

Radio Disney will Planet Premiere McClain Sisters’ single “Rise,” a rousing song featured as the inspirational anthem of Disney Friends for Change and on the soundtrack of the incredible newDisneynature True-Life Adventure “Chimpanzee” (in U.S. theaters April 20, 2012), during a Radio Disney Take Over on FRIDAY, MARCH 23 (3:00 p.m., PT/ 6:00 p.m., ET).  On SUNDAY, MARCH 25 (in the 8:00 p.m., ET/PT hour). Disney Channel will present the world premiere of the “Rise” music video, during an all-new episode of Disney Channel’s hit series “Austin & Ally.”  The digital track and video bundle will be made available on iTunes on subsequent days.

McClain Sisters lead singer China Anne McClain is an acclaimed young actress who, in addition to starring in Disney Channel’s “A.N.T. Farm”, a role for which she received a 2012 NAACP Image Award nomination, also starred in the House of Payne television series and the movie The Gospel. The talented trio’s mounting popularity is evidenced by accomplishments such as the “A.N.T. FARM” soundtrack’s soaring debut at #29 on the Billboard 200, which includes tracks by McClain Sisters “Electronic Apology” and “Perfect Mistake,” as well as notable acting roles in the Tyler Perry feature film Daddy’s Little Girls and a recent performance for more than 72,000 at RODEOHOUSTON 2012.

“We are beyond happy to be joining the Hollywood Records family,” shared the McClain Sisters. “Music has always been a part of our lives and now we cannot wait to share our music with everyone.”

“Rise,” written and performed by McClain Sisters after being inspired by Disneynature’s feature film “Chimpanzee,” is the latest Disney Friends for Change anthem.  With the motivating lyrics “Together we can do anything,” the song captures the central message of the program:  when kids and families work together, they can inspire each other and their communities to make a lasting, positive change in the world.  “Rise” is the fourth Friends for Change anthem to be released with a benefit back to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.  This contribution marks nearly $1 million awarded through the music campaign to charities working to protect the planet and conserve nature for future generations.

McClain Sisters will debut their first live performance of “Rise” at the Girl Scouts of America’s 100th Anniversary Event at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN on March 11, before making an appearance at Disney Channel’s Worldwide Kids Upfront 2012-2013 and returning to Los Angeles to continue writing and recording their debut album slated for the fall.

For more information visit:

Radio Disney:

http://radio.disney.go.com/watch/takeover/index.html

McClain Sisters on iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-mcclain-sisters/id468304930

Friends For Change:

Disney.com/Friends

Disneynature’s feature film “Chimpanzee”:

http://disney.go.com/disneynature/chimpanzee/