The deal with BMG Rights Management France includes both the acquisition of De Palmas' Music Publishing catalog Sur La Route Editions and publishing rights of his new album Sortir released on AZ/Universal at the end of last year.

BMG Rights Management France managing director Stephane Berlow says,"Gerald is both an outstanding performer and a brilliant songwriter. With his new album, he has also emerged as a great arranger and producer".

The Sur La Route catalog contains all De Palmas songs ...