America Chooses San Diego Barbershop Quartet as New Voice For Oreo(R).

LOS ANGELES -- Four-Woman Band "A Cappella Gold" Receives $10,000 and Chance to Record Radio Commercial as Grand Prize Winners of the "Oreo & Milk Jingle" Contest

Four California women married their passion for singing and a childhood love of Oreo cookies to win the hearts of America - along with $10,000, the opportunity to record an Oreo commercial and meet Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson! "A Cappella Gold," a women's barbershop quartet from San Diego submitted their "fresh, original and funny four-part a cappella harmony" musical version of the classic "Oreo & Milk Jingle" to this year's 'Oreo & Milk Jingle' contest. They were chosen as one of five finalist groups who appeared on the Oreo web site (www.oreo.com) throughout the summer where America was invited to log on and choose their favorite version.

"When we heard about the 'Oreo & Milk Jingle' contest, we jumped at the chance to participate because it gave us the opportunity to come together and create memories we'll never forget," said group member Kim Hulbert. "Winning the contest is a once-in-a lifetime experience and we're so glad that Oreo gave us the opportunity and America chose us as the winners!"

Contest host Randy Jackson was one of the first to congratulate the group in a winner ceremony in Hollywood.

"A Cappella Gold has a lot of talent, but even more importantly they were able to create that special, unique Oreo & Milk moment, which is really what Oreo is all about," said Jackson. "This is the second year I've been involved with the 'Oreo & Milk Jingle' contest because it's is a great way for people to showcase their talent and personality - and get the chance to record an Oreo commercial!"

The Women of "A Cappella Gold"

Kimberly Hulbert, Elizabeth Gorton, Tomi McEvoy and Susan Jane Lamb have always had a passion for singing. The four women are all members of the San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, a women's a cappella music organization. They say that once they realized how well their voices blended together, they decided to form their own group and have been singing together for nine years. The women have also been instrumental in leading the 100-member chorus to seven Regional Championship medals as well as numerous International medals; most recently, winning the International Gold medal for an a cappella performance in October 2002.

About the Contest

Earlier this year, the "Oreo & Milk Jingle" contest invited small groups of family or friends (2-4 people) to put their own musical twist on the classic O-R-E-O jingle. Five finalist groups were selected by a panel of experts this spring, and their jingle renditions were posted on www.oreo.com for America to choose the winning group this summer.

Timeless Tradition

"Oreo and Milk" is a classic combination that has brought family and friends together for more than 90 years. For more information on this year's contest and to hear "A Cappella Gold's" winning jingle rendition, along with the four other finalists' versions and some unique honorable mentions, log on to the Oreo Web site at www.oreo.com.

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