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02:2008 Don't Vote for Pedro - WGC want to send out huge congratulations to fabulous vocalist Melinda Doolittle for making it to the top 24 singers on American Idol season 6. Melinda recently sang background vocals on the song "Mas Que Nada" for WGC's Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever record, and did a splendid job. WGC encourage you to VOTE FOR MELINDA! If you want to make a real difference go to dialidol.com to help vote more quickly. Go Melinda!!

01:2007 A Box of Groove - WGC's original song "Mimosa" from their Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever CD has been licensed to Rounder Records for inclusion on their new compilation "A Box of Love". WGC hope to finish production on the final tracks for this record in the next few weeks. Just recently they had the fabulous duo of Melinda Doolittle and Missi Hale in to do some vocal work along with Brazilian artist Kenya Evelyn for the song "Mas Que Nada", and they are also building their More Cowbell Remix of the song "Fever".

12:2006 Find & Degroove - Ellen and Kurt have been filming an episode of the TV show "Find & Design" for the A&E Network this month. The production team are renovating the tracking room of their recording studio, with the help and design expertise of the talented Jennifer Farrell, the new host of Find & Design. WGC have asked Jennifer to "make this room look like our record sounds" referring to their "Chillodesiac Lounge" project. So Jennifer is giving them their own "chillodesiac lounge" to hang out in, and it is going to be sensational. Broadcast date is set for March 10th at 4:30 ET, so tune in!

11:2006 pLUSH Groove- Login to iTunes and you'll find WGC's version of "The Man I Love" from their Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever CD as the bonus track on Kriztal Entertainment's "More pLUSH" chillout compilation. WCG are glad to be a part of this vibey collection of songs.

07:2006 And on the Third Day... - WGC had the pleasure of working for producer Don McCollister and composing three string arrangements for the next Third Day record which will be a part of their "Offerings" worship series called "Christmas Offerings". Third Day are on Essential Records, and as of this news bulletin have scored 23 radio hits over 8 records. The strings were recorded at Curb Records recording studio with the Nashville String Machine. WGC have also been finishing up an artist development project this month with budding singer/songwriter Emily Donald.

06:2006 Tangerine in the Banana - How do you get a Tangerine into a Banana? Simple, you just put the song on Banana Republic's playlist. WGC's version of the song Tangerine off of their Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever CD is being played this month in all Banana Republics. Now all of the metrosexuals can enjoy the fabulous sounds of Worldwide Groove Corporation while they shop!

05:2006 Groovin' withTommy Dorsey - Sunswept Music liked WGC's take on Tangerine for their Chillodesiac Lounge record so much, that they hired WGC to do a different version of the same song, remixed off of the original recording by Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey for Sunswept's compilation CD "Big Band Remix". Hear this groovy track on this site's music page.

04:2006 Greece up the Groove - WGC's version of "Besame Mucho" off of their Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever CD is to be included on a compilation CD put out by Planetworks in Greece called "Chillin' in Mykonos". This CD will be sold throughout Greece and Cyprus. Also, two of WGC's songs are being included on a compilation put out by Prescriptive Music. These CDs will be distributed to set the vibe and ambiance for the lucky guests of upscale hotels.

03:2006 Worldwide Groove in Heavy Rotation - Three songs from WGC are getting spins on the Chris Botti show in NY for their Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever project. Chris Botti hosts the show "Let's Chill with Chris Botti" which is syndicated and runs in Chicago, NYC, Miami, Atlanta, Jacksonville (FL), Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, San Diego, Las Vegas, Dayton and Reno to name a few. In addition to his radio show, Chris Botti is also known for his solo work as a trumpet player, has been nominated for numerous Billboard Music Awards, and has long played for legendary musician Sting among others.

02:2006 The Drop it like it's hot - WGC are doing a remix for the L.A. based band "The Drop" of their song "I'm Not Worried". Hear the original and remixed versions of this song on the music page of this site.

01:2006 Little Corp Big Corp- Worldwide Groove Corporation are deep in production for Lifeway Corporation this month, and actually we mean mostly Kurt Goebel, as Ellen Tift is great with child and too big to groove.

11:2005 Smorgasbord of Groove - WGC have been putting their grooves in lots of different projects these last couple of months. Some of their current clients are iv Music, Lifeway Corporation, and Sunswept Music. In the midst of it all, they are facilitating the prize fulfillment for the Positive Pop Song Contest too. Will they ever be able to finish their own chillout record? Stay tuned to find out.

09:2005 Worldwide Spin - This month marks the release of "Spin - Club J" on Integrity Records. Worldwide Groove Corporation produced five of the tracks for this pop worship record geared toward the 8 - 14 year old market. On this project, WGC produced tracks ranging from trance & dance to hip hop/R&B, and enjoyed using such talented singers as Jennifer Paige, Ruby Amanfu, and Missi Hale. Listen to snippets of this project on the Music Page.

08:2005 Photogenic Groove - WGC have been posing for the camera in preparation for a partial release of their Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever project. Thomas Petillo lent his talents behind the camera to make them look fabulous. Stay tuned for a peak at the final photos. Meanwhile, in the studio, Fleming McWilliams of Fleming & John left her mark on the production team's version of the title song "Tangerine" in her wonderful quirky ****

06:2005 I live for Merlo! - WGC
are writing with and producing up and coming artist Heather Merlo this
month. They are pulling out the old school sounds and tapping into
Heather's smokey laid back ****to capture her best side. Production
is also still continuing on their own downtempo record, "Chillodesiac
Lounge: Fever" due out in 2006. You can listen to one vibey track on
the music page.

04:2005 The Groove I Love - WGC have just finished production on a downtempo version of the Gershwin song "The Man I Love". This track will be released on Fabulation Records' project, "Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever". Ingrid DuMosch sang the smooth lead vocal to this sultry track.

03:2005 Developmental Groove - Worldwide Groove Corporation are putting the finishing touches on their portion of Praise Jams, vol. 2 for Integrity Records, and have enjoyed working with such talents as Ruby Amanfu, Jennifer Paige, and their own little Beyonce, Missi Hale. Kurt "Wizz" Goebel has stayed true to his reputation as a fabulous pop programmer, this time with the vibey production and arranging skill of Ellen Tift in the mix to take things up a notch. But there will not be much down time for this production duo, however. Once this project is completed, WGC will begin developing new artists Heather Merlo, and Missi Hale. WGC are excited to be working with these talented women and are currently on the search for amazing songs. Oh, and tune in to "As the World Turns" on CBS, March 9, to see Kurt playing keys for Scott Reeves and Aaron Benward of Blue County [Curb Records]. The Wizz is coming to Oakdale!

02:2005 Dual Grooves - Worldwide Groove Corporation are working feverishly this month as they prepare tracks for two different records. In studio A, Kurt "Wizz" Goebel is programming tracks for Praise Jams, vol. 2 [Integrity Records], featuring hip remakes of popular worship tunes aimed at the tween market. Meanwhile in studio B, Ellen Tift is taking it down a notch, programming a chillout track for WGC's own record. Each project is the collaborative work of both members of WGC, and they enjoy the opportunity to make use of different facets of their talents.

01:2005 As the Groove Turns - Will Craig reveal Sierra's secret? Are Lily and Holden done for good? Is Emily really innocent? Why do we care? We'll tell you why. Kurt "Wizz" Goebel is making a trip to NYC to appear on the legendary daytime drama "As The World Turns" this month. He will be playing keys with Scott Reeves and Aaron Benward of "Blue County" [Curb Records] for a cameo appearance. The episode will be filmed Wednesday, Jan. 12, and will air on March 9. So tune in next time to hear Wizz say... "this is a union gig, right?"

12:2004 Worldwide Vision- Worldwide Groove Corporation encourage those who are able to contribute whatever they can to help those in crisis. For the Asian Tsunami relief effort, contributions can be made through World Vision. To help the victims of the deadly floods in Haiti, donations can be me through Glow Ministries International.

11:2004 Worldwide Chill
- Worldwide Groove Corporation are putting in some late nights on their
latest and greatest independent project, Chillodesiac Lounge: Fever. To
hear a mix of their first completed song, a chillout version of the
jazz standard "My Funny Valentine", visit the music page. Don't forget
to dim the lights...

10:2004 Operation Groovitude - Worldwide Groove Corporation are putting out a challenge to all indie artists with CDs to donate a box of 30 to Operation Gratitude [opgratitude.com] where they will be included in care packages for the U.S. Troops overseas. WGC will even ship them for the artist if they will drop them off at WGC’s studio in Nashville, TN. To make arrangements to get your CD into the hands of Worldwide Groove Corporation, please email publicity@worldwidegroovecorp.com.

09:2004 MultiGroove - Worldwide Groove Corporation are going in several directions this month as Kurt "Wizz" Goebel is lending his keyboard and accordion skills to Curb Records band "Blue County". He also showed his face around The Art House and did some programming for Charlie Peacock and Sam Ashworth. In the mean time, Ellen Tift exercised her orchestration muscle on a new project for indie artist Robert Stearns, and also began working as executive director of the Positive Pop Song Contest.

07:2004 Groove Gear - Get it 'cause it's hot! Worldwide Groove Corporation now have a line of t-shirts and other merch with their funky logo. Check it out at CAFE SHOPS, and get into The Groove!

06:2004 - Killers Groove - WGC have recently finished a remix of the song "Somebody Told Me" by new Island Records band "The Killers". Listen to it on the MUSIC page.

05:2004 - "Everytime" Britney sings, a producer gets their wings - Worldwide Groove Corporation were recently introduced to Jive Records and were excited to create a remix of Britney Spears' radio single "Everytime" from her "In the Zone" CD. To hear WGC's ambient remix, go to the music page.

03:2004 - String Sprang Sprung - What better way to welcome spring than with the glorious sound of strings? Worldwide Groove Corporation were recently honored to compose 4 string arrangements for Curb recording artist Todd Smith. Smith is a member of five time Dove award winning musical group "Selah", and is releasing his first solo record on August 19th. WGC will work with Nashville String Machine at the Curb Recording Studio to record strings on the record's first single "I Turn to You", "Sad Song", "Sweet Jesus", and "Our Love Will Survive".

02:2004 - Groove with Integrity - Worldwide Groove Corporation recently completed production on what is hopefully the first in a new series of CD's for Integrity Records. "Praise Jams - Club J" will be released in June and features 12 worship songs restructured, reharmonized, and reinvented to appeal to the "tween" market. Artists such as Hillary Duff, Jump 5, and Paul Okenfold served as the inspiration for the production **** Kurt "Wizz" Goebel proved his versatility and lived up to his name, as he worked long hours to program and produce 12 songs start to finish in 9 weeks. Ellen Tift served as a vital part of the machine as vocal producer and all around slave driver. The record features the voices of many talented singers like Missy Hale, Terry White, and Michelle Swift.

01:2004 - Worldwide Groove TV debut! On Feb. 9th at 7:30 PM EST, 6:30 CST, the face of CMT will forever be changed... OK, maybe not forever changed, but hopefully brightened for 30 minutes, as Ellen Tift will appear on the premier episode of the reality show "Score". The premise of the show puts two songwriting teams [one inexperienced and one pro writer on each team] head to head writing a song in 4 hours after being given 5 words they must use in the lyric. As is likely the case with many "reality" television shows, the drama behind the scenes was far more extreme than anything on camera. Be sure to tune in for the premier or one of the reruns to follow.

11:2003 - Groove with Compassion... Worldwide Groove Corporation recently composed and produced an original post score for a video that Compassion International is producing. This video is for broadcast at Michael W. Smith concerts to promote awareness of their organization and aid in fundraising. Michael W. Smith was the spokesperson in the video.

06:2003 - Groove in the city where the heat is on... The Groove's own Ellen Tift recently traveled to Miami for the filming of the TV pilot "Score", a reality show for CMT. She was fortunate to enjoy the posh facilities at "The Hit Factory" the first day of filming, and the vibe of the "Billboard Live" Venue on Miami's South Beach the second day. Air date is still undetermined.

05:2003 - A blonde and a brunette walk into the groove... Kurt "Wizz" Goebel has recently been working with talented brunette singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan, producing tracks which will be pitched to Avalon. He is also producing down tempo tracks [a la "Everything but the Girl", "Sade", and "Groove Armada"] for blonde Chicagoan artist Kelley Stoddard.

03:2003 - CMT - got groove? Worldwide Groove Corporation's own Ellen Tift has recently been cast as a songwriter in a reality TV pilot for CMT [Country Music Television]. The show's working title is "Score" where 2 songwriting teams must write a song in a day, and put on a showcase where one winning song will be chosen. The pilot will be filmed in Miami this June, where Ellen will be one of the professional songwriters, teamed up with an inexperienced songwriter. We will post if and when this pilot becomes a series and will air on CMT.

02:2003 Kickin' to the Curb - This month marks the release of "Beautiful Lumps of Coal" by Curb records artist Plumb. Her CD features 3 string arrangements by Worldwide Groove Corporation's own Kurt Goebel.

12:2002 - Groove's got the Word on the Street - The pop musical "Word on the Street" is being released by LifeWay Corporation this month. This project was produced by Kurt Goebel of WGC, and graced with the vocals of WGC's own Ellen Tift. LifeWay has taken a departure from it's normal sound, with this being it's edgiest musical yet, including remakes of songs by The Beatles, The Calling, and Yes.

11:2002 - Euro Groove - Once again "Wizz" is programming another kick-@$$ track. This time it's for Curb pop artist Tyler Dean. This song will be a single released in Europe in 2003.

06:2002 - West Coast Groove - Worldwide Groove Corporation have headed WEST for the months of June and July. The company will be operating out of Los Angeles, CA temporarily as Ellen Tift produces a top secret, and highly creative enhanced CD. Also during this time Kurt "Wizz" Goebel will be collaborating with various L.A. songwriters, and programming the tracks for a musical for LifeWay Corporation.

04:2002 - A Show About Nothing- Singer/songwriter Jeff Slaughter just completed his 3rd solo project, "Nothing". WGC co-produced the 9 song pop record with Jeff Slaughter, and Worldwide Groove's own Kurt "Wizz" Goebel programmed all of the kick-@$$ tracks.

03:2002 - The Wizz "Lands" in L.A. - Kurt "Wizz" Goebel has gone to L.A. this month to program a track for Canadian born artist Wendy Lands. Wendy has a new release this year, the soundtrack to a movie, with a name you'll just have to see to believe.

01:2002 - Plumb Strings- Curb recording artist "Plumb" has hired Worldwide Groove Corporation to compose string arrangements for her next solo project, expected to be released in 2003. Once again, the Nashville String machine gave a stellar performance.

11:2001 - Groove say "Word"!- Worldwide Groove Corporation are composing string arrangments for various songs on "Word" recording artist Alli Roger's upcoming solo release. They were able to work with the talented players of the Nashville string machine, and were extremely pleased with the results.

09:2001 - Birth of the Groove - The music production company formerly known as "Rock of Life Music", in business since 1994 has officially incorporated! Under the now legally named "Worldwide Groove Corporation", Rock of Life Music will still remain a subsidiary of the corporation, under which all music publishing will take place.

08:2001 - Rock and Roll Creation in George, Washington... Did you know there is a town named George, Washington? Well you do now because Kurt "Wizz" Goebel rocked the Gorge in George with another occurance of the Creation Festival. He performed with the same Christian rock artists as he did at the Creation Fest in Pennsylvania.

07:2001 - Is Dr. Laura one of "God's Top Ten"? Ellen Tift recently arranged vocals for all of the songs on the "God's Top Ten" project featuring Dr. Laura Schlessinger [don't worry, she didn't sing]. This children's video is being produced by MaxDaddy Productions, and features the voices of Travis Cottrell, Sally Snyder, Tammy Jensen, and Marabeth Jordan.