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OWC.net Inks Endorsement Deal With "American Idol" Finalist David Radford

"American Idol" Fan Favorite David Radford Signs Endorsement Deal With Premier National Internet Service Provider OWC.net

Days after attending the taping of the "American Idol" season finale, "American Idol" Top 12 finalist David Radford signed an exclusive endorsement deal with premier national Internet Service Provider (ISP) OWC.net, headquartered in Woodstock, IL. Radford is the first 2006 "Idol" contestant to ink a national endorsement deal.

Radford, a modern-day crooner and "American Idol" crowd-pleaser, has a loyal national following of fans who will be able to follow Radford's career, performance schedule and news of his upcoming premiere CD release on a soon to be launched web page hosted by OWC.net.

The endorsement deal was brokered by Rikki-Lee Travolta, an executive level spokesperson for the ISP's parent company Other World Computing. Travolta has over a decade of expertise in the entertainment industry, with a resume of work that includes projects in association with A&M Records, Paramount Pictures, Fender and BMG Music.

Radford fans are already calling in from around the country to reserve seats for his first post-"Idol" solo concert, to be held Saturday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the luxurious Raue Center For the Arts in his hometown of Crystal Lake, IL. The event will feature a lineup of favorite musical standards like those Radford sang in front of Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Ryan Seacrest, as well as new material penned by Radford's Music Director, Roger Adler -- a four-time Emmy-nominated composer and host of the www.dailyguitarjam.com website and widget.

For concert ticket information, call (815) 356-9212 or visit www.rauecenter.org.

OWC.net provides Internet access at a fraction of the price of other national Internet services, with prices starting below $6.00 a month. Visit www.OWC.net, email service@owc.net, or call toll free (800) 869-9152.

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About David Radford

David Radford achieved international fame as a fan favorite on the hit musical television show "American Idol." Hailing from Crystal Lake, IL, Radford is one of six siblings and has studied voice individually and chorally. Inspired by such legendary crooners as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., Radford is easily compared to modern swing recording star Michael Buble. On stage Radford has made starring appearances in such musical theater classics as "Guys and Dolls."

About OWC.net

OWC.net is a premier national Internet Service Provider, providing nationwide Dial Up Internet access and local DSL connections at less than half the cost of other nationwide providers. The company offers a full range of web hosting and professional design services and is backed by a comprehensive toll-free access technical support team. OWC.net is based out of Woodstock, IL and is a subsidiary of Other World Computing, the area's leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.

About Other World Computing

Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company had revenues exceeding $35 million USD in 2005. OWC operates the popular www.MacSales.com e-commerce portal which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration and FireWire product lines. OWC is a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. The company management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers FasterMac.net and OWC.net, and is the area's leading technology employer as ranked by McHenry County Business Journal.

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