Nashville, Tenn. (April 26, 2024) — Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is pleased to announce the signing of innovative hip-hop/pop artist gio. The 21-year-old officially launches his major label career with the release of his debut single, “reality,” available across all streaming platforms today (4/26) — listen HERE.

 

“We could not be more excited to welcome gio. to CCMG,” share label co-presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy. “He has all of the ingredients of a special artist — the songwriting, vision and hustle. We can't wait to introduce his music to a broader audience."

His introductory offering, “reality,” is the first in a series of monthly single releases set to culminate in gio.’s first EP in partnership with CCMG, currently slated for Fall 2024. 

Fans can follow his captivating journey of music creation at @wassupgio on all social platforms:

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wassupgio/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQm0f2MItHBDSLJ0GL4OaqA

Website: wassupgio.com

Photo: Rashun Ludgood

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is the world’s leading Christian Music company and market leader in recorded music and music publishing. CCMG operates several divisions, including CCMG Label Group, Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong, Tamla Records, Jesus Culture, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships and CCMG Publishing. CCMG is home to artists Chris Tomlin, Amy Grant, TobyMac, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells, Jeremy Camp, Hillsong United, We the Kingdom, Tye Tribbett, Crowder, Anne Wilson and many others. Capitol CMG Publishing, in addition to publishing most of the CCMG labels’ premier artist/writers, represents many of the leading writers in Christian/Gospel including Ben Glover, Ed Cash, Tommee Profitt, Kirk Franklin, Jeff Pardo and many more. Key Distribution and Publishing Administration partners include Primary Wave/The Gaither Music Group, Centricity Music, Maranatha Music, The Belonging Co, and Getty Music. Led by Co-Presidents Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy and a strong executive team of long-time Christian and Gospel music veterans, CCMG is characterized by a passionate commitment to their artists, songwriters, customers, business partners, and one another, as well as a strong spirit of community service.

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