BURBANK, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Hollywood Records) - Disney's Hollywood Records, today, announced the start of a new partnership by signing The Jonas Brothers. The Brothers made a huge splash in the music industry with the release of their debut album, "
It's About Time" in August 2006. Continuing with their creativity and well-respected reputation, The Brothers are gearing up to record their follow-up album, entitled "
Jonas Brothers" due out in August 2007. This album will continue the current successes of The Brothers first album which has landed the group the number eleven song on iTunes Top
Music List and three songs on
Radio Disney's Top 30 Play List.
"We are delighted to have The Jonas Brothers at Hollywood. They are talented and focused on making a great album," said Bob Cavallo, Chairman of Disney's Buena Vista Music Group. "Their energy is infectious, and potential limitless."
In addition to the partnership with Hollywood Records, The Brothers have inked a comprehensive multi-million dollar deal with Topps Confections, one of the nation's leading kids' candy companies. This partnership is the foundation of a diverse ad campaign and endorsement deal centered around the top-selling Baby Bottle Pop candy. The Jonas Brothers will be the face and name of the brand surrounding the promotion of their new album this year.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Jonas Brothers and have them be the centerpiece of our Baby Bottle Pop integrated marketing plan, which includes online, mobile, television, print, a sweepstakes and concert tour. The Jonas Brothers' re-imagining of the Baby Bottle Pop theme song will have kids rockin' out to one of their favorite theme songs sung by one of today's hottest new groups," said Ari Weinstock, Topps Brand Manager, Core Confections.
Most recently, The Brothers have recorded a single, "Kids of the Future" for Walt Disney Pictures' new animated movie, "Meet The Robinsons," which will hit theaters on March 30.
"We are fortunate to have this incredible opportunity to deliver noteworthy music to our fans," said The Jonas Brothers. "To continue building our careers in this industry with Hollywood Records is one step closer in achieving our dreams."
Additionally, The Brothers have toured with The Backstreet Boys, Jesse McCartney, Aly & AJ and The Veronicas before headlining their own tour. They also have performed at major festivals like Bamboozle and overseas USO Tour at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany.
The Jonas Brothers are exclusively managed by Johnny Wright for Wright Entertainment Group, Philip McIntyre for PhilyMack, Inc. and Kevin Jonas, Sr. for Jonas Enterprises. Creative Artists Agency is the exclusive talent agency representing the group.
