RHONDA TOWNS INTRODUCES 'SLOW RAIN' CONTEMPORARY REMIX

NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Dawn Records) - Rhonda Towns (Dawn Records) is pleased to introduce the updated, contemporary remix of her current radio single 'Slow Rain.'* Written by Dobie Gray, Ricky Ray Rector and Bud Reneau, this stylish rendition follows on the heels of the original single's momentous and steady climb up the secondary and Music Row Country Music Charts.

Initially released 'by request' in mid-summer 2008, the cut comes from Towns' debut country CD I WANNA BE LOVED BY YOU (produced by Harold Shedd, Norro Wilson and Jim Cotton) and it has since taken on a life of its own. 'This song is an unanticipated surprise. It's magical,' said Towns. 'We had no plans to officially release 'Slow Rain,' but the strength of the song alone has breathed life into it.'

Under the direction of Billy Sherrill, renowned engineer, producer and arranger for such acts as Kenny Chesney, Montgomery Gentry and the Dixie Chicks, the new musical composition opens with piano that dances with pedal steel and is cradled with strings (performed by veteran musician Randy McCormick) that gently carry Rhonda's distinctive-sounding vocals.

''Slow Rain' was one of the first songs I recorded with Norro Wilson when I started coming to Nashville. At that time, country music was transitioning into a new era. 'Slow Rain' was produced as a timeless, traditional song. After getting the response from radio that I hoped for, I decided to do a remix. The new compilation reveals the background vocals and enhances the instrumental leads that were already on the original tracks giving a song that already stands the test of time a new modern-day feel,' said Rhonda.

The new version of 'Slow Rain'* is now available via MPE and will be featured on CDX Volume 474/May 11, 2009. Spinville Records' Debbie Gibson Palmer (LA) and Jack Pride (Nashville, TN) will head-up the radio promotion campaign.

Marking her fourth consecutive year, Rhonda will appear once again at the CMA Music Festival to perform for festival-goers at the Durango Acoustic Corner and sign autographs for the country music enthusiasts visiting Music City. She is currently working with producer Biff Watson (Emma Mae Jacob/Hilljack) on her sophomore recording project. Rhonda has been seen in CMA Close-Up, Country Weekly, Billboard and Maverick and has graced the cover of Power Source magazine.
For more information on Rhonda Towns visit: www.rhondatowns.com.