NEWS RLEASE:

DATE:  January 30, 2001

CONTACT:  Joe L. Powers
          Executive Vice President
          P.O. Box 141000
          Nashville, TN  37214-1000

PHONE:    (615) 902-1300
FAX:      (615) 902-6353
WEBSITE:  www.thomasnelson.com


NASHVILLE, TN, January 30, 2001.  Thomas Nelson today announced that its
earnings release is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2001 prior to
market opening.

Thomas Nelson, Inc. will also host a conference call related to the earnings
release at 1:30 CST on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.  Individuals may listen
to the call by dialing (719) 457-2637.  The live broadcast of Thomas Nelson's
quarterly conference call will be available online by going to
www.thomasnelson.com and clicking on the link to News and at
www.streetevents.com.  The online replay will follow shortly after the call
and continue through February 15, 2001.

Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a leading publisher, producer and distributor of books
emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes, and believes
it is the largest publisher of Bibles and inspirational books in the English
language.  The Company also designs and markets a broad line of gift and
stationery products.  For more information, visit our website
www.thomasnelson.com.

Thomas Nelson's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (TNM-NYSE).

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