 NEW YORK, NY. (SONY BMG)- BURGUNDY RECORDS, SONY BMG's new record label, announced today the signing of legendary singer songwriter DONNA SUMMER. "Donna Summer is a perfect fit for Burgundy and we couldn't be happier to be working with her. She is an absolute legend - a classic and timeless vocalist who still has a great deal of demand and viability within the marketplace," says Joe DiMuro, EVP/General Manager of Burgundy Records. "I'm excited and very eager to get started. Let the games begin. It's great to have Burgundy Records as my new musical family, "says Donna Summer. Donna is scheduled to go into the studio this Fall to record her new album, which is currently in its initial planning stages. About Donna Summer: As one of the most important female artists of the 21st century, Donna Summer has an extensive list of accomplishments including setting multiple 'firsts' within the music industry.
* Donna has won 5 Grammys and 6 American Music Awards
* Donna was the first female singer to have a No 1 album and No 1 single on the Billboard charts simultaneously - a feat she accomplished again just a few months later, breaking her own record.
* Donna was the first artist to have three No 1 double albums on the Billboard charts consecutively (she still remains the only female artist and solo act with this accomplishment).
* Donna was the first female solo artist with three No 1 hits in a one year period, topping the charts with the singles 'MacArthur Park,' 'Hot Stuff,' and 'Bad Girls.'
* Her single 'No More Tears' (Enough Is Enough) was the first 12 inch single to achieve gold status.
* For years, Donna held the record for having the most No 1 "Dance (or Disco) Songs of The Year" on the Billboard Year-End Charts only to be tied by Madonna in 2002.
* Donna set another 'first' when NARAS recognized her ability in the rock genre, awarding her the first Grammy ever given for the category of Best Rock Female Vocal Performance for her platinum single 'Hot Stuff.'
* Donna has earned 14 Top 10 Singles on the Billboard Hot 100, four reaching No 1 as well as 12 Gold singles.
* Donna has earned the following RIAA certifications: , 2 double platinum albums, 1 platinum album and 8 Gold albums
* 8 of Donna's songs have reached No 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, and Dance charts Donna Summer is in good company on Burgundy Records, joining legendary artists Aaron Neville, America and Chaka Khan, all of whom have new records on the way.
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