Franklin, Tenn. (June 3, 2014) - CentricWorship and Centricity Publishing, LLC announce today the signing of an exclusive CentricWorship songwriting and artist deal with worship leader and Dove-nominated songwriter, Jonathan Lee. Formerly with Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Jonathan Lee's songs have been cut by the Newsboys, For King And Country, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Selah, Melinda Doolittle and Mikeschair. Lee is also the writer of "When The Stars Burn Down," a Dove nominated Worship Song of the Year, and top CCLI church favorite.

"I have waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Jonathan Lee," says Steve Rice, Vice President of Centricity Publishing and founder of CentricWorship. "From the very first time I met him, I was sold. This is a young man who is full of life and full of God. Not only does he have a powerful ministry as a worship leader, but over the last 5 years he has become a noteworthy songwriter for many popular Christian artists, and for the church at large. I am truly looking forward to helping this talented and anointed young man create and deliver his first album on CentricWorship."

As part of this new partnership, Jonathan Lee will write and lead worship for the CentricWorship brand, and also will continue writing for other Christian and worship artists as a staff songwriter for Centricity Publishing. "I am excited that God led me to Centricity, and I can't wait to see what God is going to do with this partnership," says Lee. "I have a huge heart for the church and seeing people get closer to Jesus. Centricity shares that heart and together we can help equip the church to draw closer to God so that He will draw closer to us."

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About Jonathan Lee:
Jonathan Lee is a Dove Award-nominated songwriter and serves as a worship leader in the local church and at national events. He is passionate about writing music to equip, encourage and lead people into the presence of God. As a songwriter, Lee's credits include songs recorded by Newsboys, Aaron Shust, Laura Story, Travis Cottrell and many more. His most recent successes include "When The Stars Burn Down," recorded by Phillips, Craig & Dean and "Proof Of Your Love," recorded by For King And Country which earned him a Dove Award nomination. Lee writes and leads worship as a CentricWorship artist as well as writing for other Christian and worship artists as a Centricity Publishing staff songwriter.

About Centricity Publishing:
Centricity Publishing, LLC was founded in 2005 with a commitment to artist development. A family-owned organization based in Franklin, TN, Centricity's mission is to enable artists to create life-changing experiences for the world, and their songs are heard by Christian music fans everywhere, from Sunday morning worship to radio airwaves. Artists such as Michael W. Smith, the Newsboys, MercyMe, Kari Jobe, Francesca Battistelli, and Jason Gray have all recorded Centricity published songs, and their compositions are highly sought after by Christian music labels around the country. For more information about Centricity Publishing, visit www.centricitypublishing.com, and www.centricworship.com.

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