ITunes Download problems with old email address

iTunes will not download purchased or imported music currently on my list in iTunes that I imported  or purchased when I had a different email address (that no longer exists).  I can not add it as a verifying email won't be accepted.  This occurred when I purchased iPhone 4 with ios5 and had to load iTunes.  How do I correct?

Hello Chief Weasel,
The article linked below details how to go about changing the primary, alternate and notification e-mail addresses used with your wife's Apple ID.
Primary email address
Every Apple ID account has one primary email address, and that address is your Apple ID. When you create an Apple ID, you enter the primary address to use as your Apple ID.
Your primary address is also the contact email address for your account. Check it regularly, because it receives email that you need to manage your account. For example, before you can use a new or changed Apple ID, you need to verify it as directed in a verification email that Apple sends to that address. Didn't receive the email?
Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201356
Cheers,
Allen

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