(Franklin, TN- 02/19/06) - RKT Music President Don Donahue recently announced the signing of The Turning to the recently-formed imprint. The four-piece modern rock band, which is originally from Chattanooga, Tenn., will release its debut CD, Learning to Lose on June 6.

Donahue said, "We’ve been talking with The Turning for almost a year now, and I’m continually impressed by their ability to write memorable, radio-ready songs with timely and challenging messages. Jacob, Matt, Jeremy and Jeff are incredibly hard workers who want to really spend time with their audience and are always working to improve their already solid musical gifts."

The Turning formed in Chattanooga, Tenn., five years ago when members Matt Warren (guitar), Jeremy Little (bass) and Jeff Goff (drums) began playing and writing music in each others’ garages. Raised in the church or on the mission field, all three were serving on worship teams in their respective churches but were looking to do more with their musical gifts. When it came time to pursue a lead singer, Warren spoke with his best friend, singer/songwriter Jacob McGinniss, who was studying music business at Middle Tennessee State University. McGinniss’ engaging melodies, introspective lyrics and driving vocal combined perfectly with the tight, rock instrumentation the other members were already perfecting. Together, The Turning creates thought-provoking modern rock music that works in an acoustic camp setting or an electric club environment, giving the band multiple avenues to reach a diverse audience.

According to the band’s own mission statement, "The Turning exists to influence people through our music and our daily lives to love God passionately and to love others intentionally. We seek to lead both young people and adults to find freedom by tearing down the walls that imprison our hearts, to be released from the fear of rejection because of our insecurities, and to find comfort in allowing others to feel the weight of who God made us to be."

"Out of My Hands," the first radio single from Learning to Lose, is scheduled to release to Christian CHR/AC radio on March 17. Signed to Nightvision Artist Management and the Greg Oliver Agency for booking, The Turning plans to announce Spring and Summer 2006 tour dates soon.