2007
February
Rick Webb Trio to Tour Holy Land with Dr. David Jeremiah & Turning Point Ministries
Rick Webb stated, “We have been privileged to share our music with Dr. Jeremiah at several Turning Point events around the country and at Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. To be able to share our music as we recall the steps of our Lord in the Holy Land and feast on the teaching of Dr. Jeremiah will be a once in a lifetime experience.”
To find out more about the Holy Land Tour and Dr. Jeremiah and Turning Point Ministries, visit http://www.turningpointonline.org.
Last fall, the Rick Webb Trio was selected to perform at a major LifeWay Worship Music Event in Carrollton, Texas. The Rick Webb Trio was one of four Christian Music Presenters’ artists who premiered the LifeWay/Gaither musical Lead Me to the Rock. The artists performed along side a 350-voice choir under the direction of Mike Harland, chairman of the Department of Worship Music for LifeWay Christian Resources.
Be listening for the group’s current single, “Bells of Heaven,” at Southern Gospel radio all across the nation. The song is currently ranked in the Top 40 on the SouthernGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart.
The group is currently being booked by the Dominion Agency. More information on how to book the Rick Webb Trio can be found at http://thedominionagency.com/ .
More information on the Rick Webb Trio can be found at http://rickwebbtrio.com .
About the Rick Webb Trio
For nearly two decades the music ministry of Rick and Phyllis Webb has blessed and encouraged the hearts of believers all across America and different parts of the world. Their versatile music style has afforded them opportunities to share with many of the most respected ministers across the country. The recent addition of Lyn Westafer to the Rick Webb Trio enhances the overall versatility and effectiveness of their presentation. Each member of the trio is a veteran in their own right, having appeared with nationally known groups and ministries.
Gold City Signs With BSA/Beckie Simmons Agency
From Nashville, TN: Today the Beckie Simmons Agency announced an exclusive booki ng agreement with the award-wining Gold City Quartet of Gadsden, AL. Beckie Simmons states, “I have been involved in the career of Gold City since Tim Riley first took over the reigns many years ago. I have watched the changes to the next generation as it has evolved from Tim Riley to Daniel Riley, now leader of Gold City. I am very excited to be back involved in their career and expecting greater things for the future!” For further booking information on Gold City, contact BSA/Beckie Simmons Agency at 615-595-7500 or http://www.bsaworld.com. You may also contact Beckie Simmons directly atTwo Additional Sponsors Named for 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Allen Smith of SGN Scoops Magazine, home of the Diamond Awards, is proud to announce the addition of two new sponsors for the upcoming SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.Southerngospelhits.com recently signed on as a new Gold Sponsor for the event. Southerngospelhits.com is owned and operated by FowlerComm Christian Entertainment and seeks direction from a non-owning, non-interest Board of Directors. FowlerComm is operated by Bryan K. Fowler and his wife, Lois, whom serve as President and Vice-President respectively. Fowler is a life long Broadcaster, having programmed and worked for broadcast tycoons ClearChannel Worldwide, Citadel Broadcasting and several independent stations. He programmed his first Christian Music Station at the age of 18 in Ohio.
In addition, Southerngospelhits.com will be broadcasting the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards live via the internet. This is the first live on-location broadcast for any Southern Gospel internet station.
“We are very excited to have Southerngospelhits.com signing on as a sponsor and broadcasting the awards program live,” mentioned Allen Smith. “We are making history this year with the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.”
In addition to the new Gold Sponsor, Sonrise Christian Voices has signed on as a new co-sponsor for the event. Sonrise Christian Voices is one of the Southern Gospel industry’s most respected radio promotion companies and is owned and operated by Keith and Joy Rider. The company currently promotes artists like Karen Peck & New River, Talley Trio, Shiloh, and many more.
“Sonrise Christian Voices is one of Southern Gospel’s leading companies,” said Allen Smith. “We’re excited that they wanted to be a part of our awards program.”
The 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will take place on Friday, September 14, 2007 in the Mary Room of the Executive West Hotel at the entrance of the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky during the week of the National Quartet Convention. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is free to the public.
The 2007 awards program will be hosted by two of Southern Gospel’s most beloved faces – Karen Peck Gooch and Johnathan Bond.
The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards recently announced a new corporate sponsor and location for the 2007 Diamond Awards. Wilds & Associates has signed on as the corporate sponsor for the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards. Also, The Brannin Agency is a Silver sponsor for the event, while Southern Spin Entertainment, SGMRadio.com, and 770 AM Southern Gospel – Kentucky’s Official Voice of NQC have signed on as co-sponsors for this year’s event.
In addition to the new sponsor, the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will be presented in a new location. The awards program will take place in the Mary Room of the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, which is a much larger location than in year’s past.
The first list of performers for the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards were announced last month. The 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will feature performances from Karen Peck & New River, Dove Brothers Quartet, Gerald Crabb, the Northmen, Sunday Edition, Amazed, Sounds of Victory, Josh Franks, Relations Quartet, and Loretta Withee. Additional performers and presenters will be announced when they become available.
For more information, please visit http://www.diamondawardsonline.com.
About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Magazine three years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded. The Diamond Awards are a fan based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners each year. The awards show is based during the National Quartet Convention every September.
Young Harmony Nominated For Three Dove Awards
“We are very surprised at this nomination,” stated Johnathan Bond of Young Harmony. “A lot of work goes into a recorded project like this and we must thank Dave Moody and Donna Beauvais, who produced the project for their work and support. Also, the entire staff of Lamon Records and Rick Hendrix Company deserves major recognition for their marketing and promotional support of this album. We are truly honored and blessed to be nominated for such a prestigious award.”
Young Harmony is also celebrating a brand new radio single. Be listening for “I Need Your Grace,” also written by Johnathan Bond, on a radio station near you!
The Dove Awards have been presented annually by the Gospel Music Association for 37 years and are amongst the most prestigious awards given in Gospel Music. The Dove Awards will be presented on April 25, 2007 at the Grand OLE Opry House in Nashville, TN and will be hosted Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant and Donnie McClurkin.
Young Harmony was formed in 1995 by husband and wife team Johnathan and Ginger Bond. Johnathan and Ginger make their home in Chattanooga, TN. They are a full time Gospel artist and travel across the United States with their band performing in various concert venues and churches.
For more information on Young Harmony, visit their website at http://www.YoungHarmony.com or call their office at (888) 291-7161. For retail distribution of Young Harmony’s “Strength” project, contact New Day Distributors at (800) 251-3633. For additional information on the Dove Award, including a full list of the nominees, visit http://www.doveawards.com
Chuck Wagon Gang’s first ever “Fan Reunion Festival”
This historical event, featuring the "old fashioned singing" Chuck Wagon Gang, takes place under a "Big Gospel Tent" in an old fashioned style setting. Visible from the interstate on I-81 at Exit 5 in Bristol, VA, this easy to find festival under the tent will feature great music, food, fun and fellowship with the fans who love their music.
Carrying on a legacy that was born over seventy years ago, today the Chuck Wagon Gang is the oldest recording gospel group still performing with ties to the original founding. Current members of the group are Dave Emery, Shaye Truax, Stan Hill, Julie Hudson, and Joe Rotten.
"This is something we have talked about for some time" stated Dave Emery, from the Chuck Wagon Gang's office in Pigeon Forge, TN. "We wanted to provide a venue where our very dear friends from all over can join us for a special time. This area is the perfect location."
Joining the Chuck Wagon Gang for this first ever event, and serving as emcee and performer, is Steve Warren. Steve has had several radio hits in recent years on the national music charts. Opening for the festival will be "Saved By Grace" and "The McNally's", two very popular artists in that area.
"We are extending invitations to all former performing members of the Chuck Wagon Gang that we can locate," said Shaye Truax, great grand-daughter of D.P. (Dad) Carter, founder of the Chuck Wagon Gang in 1936. Each former member who attends will be able to sing or play their respective parts with us in a special segment at this festival."
Promoter Jim Black added, "This year's festival is a one-day event. However, next year's dates have already been set for two days, allowing more time, artists and events at the Viking Hall in Bristol. TN. I'm excited to have WIGN-AM 1550 and WGYB-TV 5 as co-media sponsors for this promotion. WIGN has just increased it power to 50,000 watts and WGYB, an NBC affiliate, is the number one TV station in the market. Proceeds from the event will benefit the "Mountain Empire Baptist School" of the Belle Meadows Baptist Church in Bristol. The school is providing the new beautiful tent for the festival. It will be a fun day!"
Tickets are $12.00 and may be purchased at or by phone from WIGN (276-591-5800) 1739 Euclid Avenue - Bristol, TN or Belle Meadows Baptist Church (276-669-4023) - 619 Wagner Road, Bristol, VA or at Discount Christian Books - Bristol, VA and Gospel Book Store - Bristol, TN. For further information call 276-591-5800.
The Chuck Wagon Gang's Website
thechuckwagongang.net
Telephone 817-944-2538
Jimmy Dooley Signs With Brannin Agency
Gaffney, SC – Judy Brannin, owner of the Brannin Agency, is pleased to announce the signing of Jimmy Dooley to a booking agreement. Jimmy Dooley is a young soloist in Southern Gospel Music that makes his home in Ohio. He recently released two brand new projects that are being well received throughout Southern Gospel Music. For more information on Jimmy Dooley, visit his website at http://www.jimmydooley.comJimmy is also a great up & coming song writer, writing hit songs for such artists as Ivan Parker, The Galloways, The Beene Family, & Palmetto State Quartet.
Wilburns To Tour Again
Elaine states, “After we announced our retirement, people wondered what Jackie and I would do. We did come off the road for a while to get some much needed rest, but people have called and wanted us to return to their church for a revival or concert and it has been a delight for us to see our old friends again, something we have dearly missed.”
Jackie and Elaine, along with industry newcomer Scott Russell, plan to only tour a few weekends a month allowing them to still enjoy the freedoms of their retirement while still ministering.
To schedule Jackie, Elaine and Scott, or to schedule Jackie for a revival or preaching engagement, please call The Wilburns office at 615-735-2650 or email .
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Naomi & The Segos Announce Farewell Tour
Macon, GA - Legendary southern gospel performer Naomi Sego has announced plans to dissolve her group and semi-retire. This year marks the final tour for Naomi & The Segos.To celebrate Naomi’s career spanning nearly 50 years, a grand finale concert is being planned for November 2007, which will be the group’s last appearance. More details about the finale concert will be announced at a later time.
Since joining The Sego Brothers in 1958, Naomi has enjoyed a long, successful career as one of gospel music’s most prominent female vocalists. The Sego Brothers & Naomi gained national attention in the late 1950’s with their first radio hit, Satisfied With Me. They were also the first group in gospel music history to sell more than one million copies of a gospel recording with Sorry, I Never Knew You.
By 1979, Naomi was the only remaining original member of the group. In 1967, Lamar Sego left the group and formed The Lamar Sego Family with his wife and daughters. In 1979, W.R. Sego was forced to retire and come off the road due to health complications. (He passed away in 2004.) Shortly after W.R.'s retirement, James Sego, Naomi's husband died during open heart surgery. In 1983, Naomi married Vernon Reader and officially changed the name from The Sego Brothers & Naomi to Naomi & The Segos. Vernon died in 1998 due to declining health stemming from diabetes and heart disease.
Naomi has faithfully continued to progress forward with positive results, in spite of the many heartaches and hardships she has endured. A string of hit songs, numerous awards, accomplishments and accolades all serve as a testament to Naomi’s talent, integrity and dedication through the years.
Although they have not disclosed details about their future plans once the tour has ended, current group members Kasey Kemp and Nathan Stoops are respectfully supportive of Naomi’s decision. Kasey stated, “I consider it a great honor to have been a part of the final years of Naomi’s career. Singing alongside her has been a dream come true for me. I hate to see it end, but I have peace in knowing that this is all in God’s timing.” Nathan adds, “I will always be grateful to Naomi for giving me my start in gospel music.”
Naomi & The Segos are scheduling a limited number of appearances during their farewell tour from April to November. Few dates remain available. Anyone wishing to secure a date for the group to appear is encouraged to call Wilds & Associates at 205-662-4826.
After the finale performance in November, Naomi will take a much needed break until after the first of the year. She says, “I want to sing until Jesus takes me to my heavenly home. I promised the Lord a long time ago that I would sing for him as long as I was able, and that’s what I intend to do.” Naomi plans to make limited appearances on select concert dates throughout 2008.
In conjunction with their farewell tour, Naomi & The Segos are planning to release a new CD in coming weeks as well a new book. The book, not yet titled, will be an autobiography chronicling Naomi’s life and career.
Dottie Rambo Day on XM’s enLighten34
Dottie Rambo has written over 2,500 inspirational songs … with the first of those being written more than 60 years ago … and they’ve been recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Whitney Houston, as well as many of today’s Southern Gospel artists.
At the same time, Dottie has many awards to her credit … including a Grammy, several Dove awards, Singing News Fan Awards and Billboard magazine awards. And, she’s been inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame and the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. Plus, as a Kentucky native …in 2006 Dottie Luttrell Rambo was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. However, Dottie will be the first to tell you that her greatest “rewards” come from her fans and those who sing the compositions she has written.
How many Dottie Rambo songs will be heard on enLighten 34 on Friday, March 2nd? Tune in by 6 ET that morning and begin counting!
"I'm so honored that enLighten has chose to honor me on my birthday. I hope that my songs will be a gift to you from enLighten radio as they have this special day for me. What a special birthday gift! Now remember folks just because it's my birthday doesn't mean it's polite to ask a lady her age!" says Dottie.
If you’d like to send Dottie a birthday card, she’d love receiving it. Her address is: Post Office Box 120039, Nashville, Tennessee 37212
For more information on the Living Legend Dottie Rambo you may visit http://www.dottierambo.net . For information on enLighten radio please visit their website at http://www.enlighten34.com
Ernie Dawson’s Brother Passes Away
The brother of Ernie Dawson with Heirline, Albert Leon Dawson, age 60, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2007. His body will be at the Sequatchie Valley Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee and the viewing will be on Sunday, February 25th from 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.MFranks & Easley Engaged
Josh & Ashley became engaged on February 21st. The couple is planning a wedding for December 2007.
Cards of Congratulations can be sent to:
Josh Franks Ministries
Attn: Josh & Ashley
P.O. Box 1282
Savannah, TN 38372
For additional information go to http://www.joshfranks.com or http://www.hopesjourneyonline.com
Don Baldwin Passes Away - UPDATED
After leaving the Couriers in 1965, he established "Baldwin Sound Productions", a recording studio facility and the home of Hymntone Records. Many of the major groups recorded there over the years. He also served as an MC of the National Quartet Convention in the 70's.
Please remember the Baldwin family during this time. More details will be released as they are made known.
A memorial service for Don will be held at Victory Church, 1401 Griffin Road in Lakeland, FL. The service will be held at 1pm on Friday, March 9th
Keith Plott Goes Solo
Keith Plott released his intentions to move into a solo ministry after leaving Brian Free and Assurance. Plott stated, "My wife's health has not been the best lately and I will be moving into a solo ministry that I may include my wife and more time together. I will also be traveling one weekend a month with Danny Funderburk and Mercy's Way which consist of Stan Shuman and Greg Day. I want to thank B.F.A. for four years of frienship and ministry, truly I was among some of the greatest singers and musicians in southern gospel music. I've been blessed to get to know so many wonderful folks down through the years and as we step out in faith depending on what God has for my family."Keith can be contacted at P.O. Box 5684 Anderson S.C. 29623
TK & McRaes Make Debut
"Troy and Katy have been close friends of ours for a long time. When it came to a point in both of our ministries for a change, it made so much sense to combine our gifts and energies. We are all extremely excited for the future," stated Annie. Troy added, "We are all family! Each of us have been fans of each others music for a long time." Katy continued, "Now that we have combined our music, it is so much fun listening to how our voices blend and how well we know each others songs. Our concerts are sure to be filled with something for everyone." "The biggest obstacle was finding a name that encompassed everyone. It's not often that two groups merge together to form one. So, it only made sense to merge our names. Hence, the new name...TK & McRaes," commented Amanda.
Throughout the history of music, untraditional harmonies have found their place in album collections worldwide. From the early Nelons to the Crabb Family, Point of Grace to 4Him, each member of the group shines through with their own vocal and part. TK & McRaes are sure to take their own place among the greats!
TK & McRaes are booked by the Beckie Simmons Agency (615-595-7500) and managed by Big Ten Entertainment. Check out concert dates at http://www.bsaworld.com. For upcoming information on the group, log onto to http://www.tkandmcraes.com
Gospel Music Festival Honors Former Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture
Rayville, LA. – The 19th Annual Dave L. Pearce Gospel Music Festival is slated for March 8-9-10 at the High School Performing Arts Auditorium located at 193 Highway 3048 in Rayville.Honoring former state of Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture, and close personal friend of the late Gov Jimmie Davis, the Dave L. Pearce Festival will feature some of today’s top full-time groups, including Hall of Fame Members The Lewis Family, Kingsmen, Perrys, Dove Brothers, Dixie Melody Boys, Palmetto State Quartet, The Lesters, Mark Bishop, and Dixie Echoes, along with comedians Aaron Wilburn and Tim Lovelace, just to name a few. This concert event attracts people from over 20 states annually, and this year will be no exception. The three day festival will feature four different concerts including Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings with a special Saturday Matinee.
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Crossroads Albums Nominated for 2007 Dove Awards
Arden, NC- Crossroads Entertainment and Marketing is pleased to announce the following projects have been nominated for the 2007 Dove Awards. Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: “He Lives In Me”; He Lives In Me, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Frances P. Simpson, Horizon Records; Bluegrass Album of the Year: He Lives In Me, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Doyle Lawson, Horizon Records; Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Stepping Stones, Poet Voices; Phil Cross, Cliff Duren; Sonlite Records; Country Album of the Year: Everyday, Mark Bishop; Jeff Collins, Mark Bishop; Sonlite Records.We are also proud to announce the following distributed projects also nominated: Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: “Bedside Prayer”; Traveling Through; The Churchmen; Steve Martin; Pinecastle Records; “My Cross”; Flyin’ High; Lewis Family; Wayne Haun; Vine Records; Bluegrass Album of the Year: Acoustic Hymns Volume 1; Cumberland Quartet; Wayne Haun, Depp Britt, Kevin Ward; Vine Records; Flyin’ High; Lewis Family; Wayne Haun; Kevin Ward; Mountain Home.
Andrew Ishee Joins Lamp Music Production Staff
He recentley commented, "I have been a studio musician for Lamp for a number of years and have the greatest respect for what God has done with that company throughout it's 21 yr history." he continues, "Not only is Lamp one of the best equipped recording studios in our industry, but it is a perfect springboard for artists that want to produce music with excellence! I'm proud to be a part of the team!"
Andrew is already spearheading a few new projects at Lamp and he has been contacted by several artists needing arrangements and studio assistance.
For more information contact: Lamp Music Group at http://www.lampmusic.com
NQC Board Announces addition of Ivan Parker to the Evening Concert Lineup
Louisville, Kentucky. – During the annual NQC Board Meeting held in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, February 20th, the NQC Board voted to invite Ivan Parker to perform on the Friday evening featured concerts. This is the first time in the history of the NQC that a soloist has been invited to perform on the main stage of the National Quartet Convention.“It is fitting that on the 50th anniversary of the NQC that this sort of history can be made.” states NQC Executive Vice President, Clarke Beasley. “Ivan Parker has distinguished himself as one of the most popular artists in all of Southern Gospel Music and he is certainly worthy of the distinction of the being the first soloist to be featured on the NQC main stage.” Ivan was introduced to the world of gospel music as the lead singer for the Singing Americans in 1982. In 1983, he joined Gold City where he became one of the most popular vocalists in all of Gospel Music. In 1994, Ivan launched a solo career and also joined the Bill Gaither Trio and later began touring with the popular Gaither Homecoming Tour. Ivan was voted Favorite Lead Vocalist by the readers of The Singing News Magazine six times and Favorite Male Vocalist nine times. The Southern Gospel Music Association honored him with ’Soloist of the Year’ award in 1998, and The Singing News Fan Awards voted him ’Soloist of the Year’ in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006. But one of his most cherished awards came in 1996 when he received the Distinguished Soloist award presented by the Department of Music Ministries of the Church of God.
In addition to Ivan’s performance, Friday night will prove to be quite special as the NQC is producing a segment which will commemorate the 50 year heritage of the National Quartet Convention. More details about this special presentation will be forthcoming in future weeks. Other talent additions to the evening concert lineup include the Freemans on Thursday evening and the Skyline Boys on Saturday evening. Complete schedule information is available at http://www.natqc.com and question about the NQC can be answered by the NQC office at 800-846-8499.
SouthernGospelHits.com Hits the Air!
"Playing great gospel music is our business...and business is good!" That's the comment that FowlerComm Christian Entertainment President Bryan K. Fowler made today when we asked about the much anticipated launch of FowlerComms new Southern Gospel Music Station http://www.southerngospelhits.com.Southerngospelhits.com launched earlier today in a private ceremony in Louisville, Ky where its broadcast originates in what employees have named "Southern Gospel studios 1" marking the launch of a station that presents Southern Gospel in the highest level of professionalism, a level that has marked a new threshold to hold all stations accountable to preserve the integrity of what we think to be the best music on earth.
Southerngospelhits.com is owned and operated by FowlerComm Christian Entertainment and seeks direction from a non-owning, non-interest Board of Directors. FowlerComm is operated by Bryan K. Fowler and his wife Lois whom serve as President and Vice-President respectively. Fowler is a life long Broadcaster having programmed and worked for broadcast tycoons ClearChannel Worldwide, Citadel Broadcasting and several independent stations and programmed his first Christian Music Station at the age of 18 in Ohio. "If you listened to my first station in Gallipolis, Ohio in 1995, WJEH, and you listened to The Rock!, you would find them to sound very similar. I mean business and I take my calling very seriously. Perfection is not a luxury when I program a station for the Christian Community-it is mandatory", said Fowler.
The Board of Directors is comprised of Dr.Clacy Williams, an educator from West Virginia who served on The Governors Cabinet and also owns a group called The Gospel Harmony Boys, Multi Award Winning songwriter and Southern Gospel Artist Kirk Talley, one of the industries most talented musicians Kim Collingsworth of The Collingsworth Family, Tim Maxwell, President of New Vision Communications, a growing communications company along the East Coast, and Jonathon Bond, multi-talented singer, songwriter and speaker of the group Young Harmony.
"We invite everyone to check us out. No monthly subscriptions, we're never sold out and we concentrate on what we do best-playing great Southern Gospel Music. Give us 15 minutes and you'll be Leaning On The Rock!"
True Gospel Receive Nominations
Visit the website at http://www.powergrassradio.com and cast your vote for True Gospel.
Congratulations on your nomination!!!
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Daywind Music Group Nominated For 12 Dove Awards
Nashville, Tenn. – During a press conference held in downtown Nashville on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, the Gospel Music Association announced the nominees for the 38th Annual Dove Awards. The Daywind Music Group family was honored with 12 Dove Award nominations.Leading the Daywind Music Group nominees is The Crabb Family, who is up for four awards including Artist Of The Year and Southern Gospel Recorded Song. Recent Grammy nominee, Kenny Bishop enjoys two nominations: Southern Gospel Recorded Song and Country Recorded Song.
The nominations received by Daywind Music Group are Artist Of The Year (The Crabb Family). Southern Gospel Recorded Song (“Nothing But The Blood,” The Crabb Family, “Prodigal’s Dad,” Kenny Bishop), Country Recorded Song (“Don’t Let Who You Are Keep You Away,” Kenny Bishop; “It Ain’t Over When It’s Over,” The Mike Bowling Group; “On The Other Side Of That Hill,” Barbara Fairchild), Traditional Gospel Recorded Song (“Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus,” The Crabb Family), Inspirational Album (Blur The Lines, The Crabb Family), Southern Gospel Album (Graceland, The Mike Bowling Group; It’s So God, Brian Free & Assurance), Country Album (He Kept On Loving Me, Barbara Fairchild) and Special Event Album (Torch, Various Artists).
The Dove Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
For a complete list of Dove Award nominees, visit http://www.doveawards.com. For further information regarding Daywind Music Group, visit http://www.daywindrecords.com.
Pippins Sign Deal With Genesis-Oasis
The Pippins are made up of Craig Pippin, a gifted songwriter and singer, his wife Dianna, also a published songwriter and his brother Kyle. Craig has penned several top hits including "Jesus Is Coming Get Ready" by the Anchormen and "I'm Going Through" by The McKameys.
Other releases are planned throughout the remainder of 2007.
New Group Members for Ricky Atkinson and Compassion
Temple, Ga.and currently preach full time in evangelism.
Ricky states,"Scott is one of Americas most loved and well recieved singers,and Im really glad he and his wife Tess decided to come on board.They are also tremendously talented song writers, both achieving very successful chart topping songs over the past several years, so now we have 3 writers in the group. As our schedules permit, Scott will continue to preach some revivals, and I also will continue to do occational solo dates as I have the last 3 years, but the group tour will continue to be our main focus.I am totally excited about the addition of this family to the group."
Scott and Tessa, replaces the departed Samuel and Labreeska Atkinson, who will be leaving the group to begin a part time duet ministry. Ricky's younger brother,Samuel states, "The schedule of RAC over the past few years is the reasoning behind our decision. We will continue to sing, but on a more limited schedule.We also would love to start a family soon and thats tough on the road.We have enjoyed our time of traveling with Ricky and we wish to say thank you to all the RAC fan and friend support over the last 4 years. Pray for us as we pursue this new venture in our lives."
The brand new RAC album will be available around April 1,2007 when the new members of the group begin touring together.The album will be called, "Borrowed Treasures" and will feature songs that Scott, Tess, and I have written for other groups, songs that we have been a part of over the years.Its a neat concept for our first album and we believe SGM fans are gonna love the new sound, and the songs were putting together for this debut project."
A brand new Ricky Atkinson and Compassion website will be up very soon, so log onto http://www.rickyatkinson.com and watch for the updates and the changes.
Vine Records Celebrates Four Dove Award Nominations
NASHVILLE, TN (February 20, 2007) – After less than 1 year in operation, Vine Records is pleased to announce 4 Dove Award nominations for 2007. Announced earlier today at a press conference, the legendary Lewis Family, recent inductees into the Hall of Honor of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), were nominated for Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year (“My Cross”), as well as Bluegrass Album of the Year (“Flyin’ High”). After twenty-seven years of full time ministry, perennial favorites, the Cumberland Quartet, were also nominated twice – for Bluegrass Album of the Year (“Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1”) and Christmas Album of the Year (“A Christmas Homecoming”).Kevin Ward, co-founder of Vine Records, expressed his reaction to the news: “These nominations are such a wonderful affirmation for the ministry of our artists, and we’re looking forward to moving ahead with the momentum that has been building during our first year as a label.”
According to Wayne Haun, co-founder of Vine Records, “It has been an incredible beginning for Vine. We’re the new kid on the block and we’re a small company. I think these nominations have proven to us that our artists have a lot of friends and fans out there who really like what they do.”
The nominated projects are now available through Vine Records and Christian bookstores everywhere
Nominations Announced For 38th GMA Dove Awards
Chris Tomlin, Jars of Clay, The Crabb Family, Aaron Shust, Leeland Lead Artist NomineesMUSIC CITY, USA – February 20, 2007 – Nominations were announced today for the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards (http://www.doveawards.com) by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) with newcomers leading the field alongside established artists while several producers and songwriters also earned multiple nominations.
The Dove Awards is Christian/Gospel music’s biggest night of the year, where top artists from every style of gospel music come together for a night of music and celebration as the GMA bestows the industry’s highest honor -- the Dove Award. This year’s nominations were announced at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel by Flow Records’ Juanita Bynum, Reunion Records’ Brian Littrell and comedian Thor Ramsey. Dove statuettes will be handed out on April 25, 2007 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The awards show will be televised in national syndication in May.
2007 DOVE AWARD FINALISTS
SONG OF THE YEAR song title; writer; publisher
“Bless The Broken Road”; Marcus Hummon, Bobby E. Boyd, Jeff Hanna; Careers-BMG Music Publishing
“Cry Out To Jesus”; Mac Powell; Consuming Fire Music
“Drifter”; Josh Reedy, Brian Bunn, Erik Miker, Boone Daughdrill; Willow Branch Publishing, DecembeRadio Publishing
“God’s Still God”; Johnathan Bond; HIS Choice Music, PraiseStreet Music
“Imagine Me”; Kirk Franklin; Zomba Songs, Inc., Kerrion Publishing, Lilly Mack Music
“Made To Worship”; Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin; sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com Songs, Alletrope Music, Stephan Sharp Publishing
“Me And Jesus”; Adam Agee, Ian Eskelin; Bridge Building, Starshaped Music , Wordspring Music
“My Savior My God”; Aaron Shust; Bridge Building, Whitespot Publishing
“Nothing Left To Lose”; Mat Kearney; EMI Blackwood Music/ Facade Aside Music
“Praise You In The Storm”; Mark Hall, Bernie Herms; Club Zoo Music, SWECS Music, Word Music, Banahama Tunes
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jeremy Camp
Mark Hall
Mat Kearney
Aaron Shust
Chris Tomlin
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Natalie Grant
Krystal Meyers
Christy Nockels
Nichole Nordeman
Rebecca St. James
GROUP OF THE YEAR
BarlowGirl
Casting Crowns
David Crowder*Band
Jars Of Clay
MercyMe
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Casting Crowns
The Crabb Family
Jars Of Clay
Stellar Kart
Third Day
TobyMac
Chris Tomlin
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DecembeRadio
Leeland
Pocket Full Of Rocks
Aaron Shust
Ayiesha Woods
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Brown Bannister
Ed Cash
Ian Eskelin
Nathan Nockels
Otto Price
RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Gotta Notice”; Rewind; FLAME; FLAME
“Jesus Muzik”; After The Music Stops; Lecrae featuring Trip Lee; LeCrae Moore; Trip Lee
“Let’s Go”; The Flood; Gospel Gangstaz; Gospel Gangstaz
“Never Look Away”; Behind The Musik (a boy named jonah); KJ-52 featuring Brynn Sanchez; John Sorrentino, Aaron Sprinkle
“Skills”; Epiphany; Manafest; Chris Greenwood; Trevor McNevan, A. Messinger
ROCK RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Activate”; We Can’t Stand Sitting Down; Stellar Kart; Adam Agee, Ian Eskelin
“Breathe Into Me”; End Of Silence; Red; Jasen Rauch, Anthony Armstrong, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur “Dangerous”; DecembeRadio; DecembeRadio; Josh Reedy, Brian Bunn, Erik Miker, Boone Daughdrill, Scotty Wilbanks
“Good Behavior”; Chaotic Resolve; Plumb; Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Brandon Arbuckle, Matt Bronleewe
“Rebirthing”; Comatose; Skillet; John L. Cooper, Brian Howes
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Cut”; Chaotic Resolve; Plumb; Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Brandon Arbuckle, Jeremy Bose, Matt Bronleewe
“I’m Not Alright”; The Face Of Love; Sanctus Real; Matt Hammitt, Chris Rohman, Mark Graalman, Dan Gartley, Doug McKelvey, Christopher Stevens
“Me And Jesus”; We Can’t Stand Sitting Down; Stellar Kart; Adam Agee, Ian Eskelin
“Sound Of Melodies”; Sound Of Melodies; Leeland; Leeland Dayton Mooring, Jack Anthony Mooring, Steve Wilson
“Work”; Good Monsters; Jars Of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark
POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Bless The Broken Road”; Bless The Broken Road: The Duets Album; Selah featuring Melodie Crittendon; Marcus Hummon, Jeff Hanna, Bobby Boyd
“Broken And Beautiful”; Broken And Beautiful; Mark Schultz; Mark Schultz, Matthew West
“Dead Man (Carry Me)”; Good Monsters; Jars Of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark
“Made To Worship”; See The Morning;Chris Tomlin; Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin
“My Savior My God”; Anything Worth Saying; Aaron Shust; Aaron Shust
“Praise You In This Storm”; Lifesong; Casting Crowns; Mark Hall, Bernie Herms
INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Behold The Lamb”; Life Is A Church; David Phelps, Dottie Rambo
“Completely”; Ana Laura; Ana Laura; Matthew West, Sam Mizell
“Find Your Wings”; The Line Between The Two; Mark Harris; Mark Harris, Tony Wood
“Glory”; Bless The Broken Road: The Duets Album; Selah Featuring Nichole Nordeman; Nichole Nordeman “Orphans Of God”; Stand; Avalon; Twila LeBar, Joel Lindsey
SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Give It Away”; Give It Away; Gaither Vocal Band; Gloria Gaither, Benjamin Gaither
“God’s Still God”; Strength; Young Harmony; Johnathan Bond
“New Day Dawning”; New Day Dawning; The Whisnants; Joel Lindsey
“Nothing But The Blood”; Blur The Lines; The Crabb Family; Robert Lowry, Bubba Smith, Aaron Crabb, Jason Crabb
“Prodigal’s Dad”; Kenny Bishop; Kenny Bishop; Jeff Steele
BLUEGRASS RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Bedside Prayer”; Traveling Through; The Churchmen; Steve Martin
“Did You Forget God?”; Long List of Heartaches; Grascals; Aubrey Holt; Rounder Records
“He Lives In Me”; He Lives In Me; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Frances P. Simpson
“If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again”; Bluegrass Gospel Time; Dave Moody; Arr by Dave Moody, Mallie B. Krosic
“My Cross”; Flyin’ High; Lewis Family; Wayne Haun; Vine Records
“We Know Where He Is”; The Promised Land; Del McCoury Band; Shawn Camp; McCoury Music
COUNTRY RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Don’t Let Who You Are Keep You Away”; Kenny Bishop; Kenny Bishop; Kenny Bishop
“It Ain’t Over When It’s Over”; Graceland; The Mike Bowling Group; Ronny Hinson
“Jonah, Job And Moses”; Front Row Seats; Oak Ridge Boys; Tina Sellers, Bill Anderson
“On The Other Side Of That Hill”; He Kept On Loving Me; Barbara Fairchild; Lisa Alexander, John Lemonis
“Say Hello To Heaven”; Jamie Slocum; Buddy Hyatt
URBAN RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Follow Me”; Testimony; Virtue; Fred Jerkins III, Delisha Thomas
“I Get Joy”; Grateful; Coko; Shep Crawford, M. White, C. Stepney, P. Bailey
“Imagine Me”; Hero; Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin
“Victory”; Victory Live; Tye Tribbett and G.A.; Tye Tribbett II
“Why Me”; This Is Me; Kierra Kiki Sheard; Fred Jerkins III, Rodney Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, Kenyetta Jerkins;
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“All Because Of Jesus”; Mighty Wind; Andrae Crouch; Andrae Crouch
“Call Him Jesus”; A Mary Mary Christmas; Mary Mary; W. Campbell, E. Campbell, T. Campbell
“Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus”; Blur The Lines; The Crabb Family; Andrae Crouch
“Look Where You Brought Me From”; Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys Of Alabama with Sam Butler, Jr.; Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys Of Alabama with Sam Butler, Jr; Clarence Fountain
“Miracles Still Happen”; Miracles Still Happen; Stephanie Dotson; Leon C. Lewis; Tehillah
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG song; album; artist; writer
“Favor”; It’s Not Over; Karen Clark Sheard; Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey
“No Limits”; No Limits Live; Martha Munizzi; Karen Greenley, Gerald Sunders, Derick Thomas
“This Too Shall Pass”; Day By Day; Yolanda Adams; Connie Ray Harrington, Ty Kelly Lacy
“Turn It Around”; Alive In South Africa; Israel & New Breed; Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey
“You Know Me”; Miracles; George Huff; Tom Leonard, Bruce Roberts, Sharon Vaughn
WORSHIP SONG song; writer; publisher (awards given to writer and publisher)
“Holy Is The Lord”; Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio; worshiptogether.com Songs, sixsteps Music
“Made To Worship”; Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin; worshiptogether.com Songs, sixsteps Music, Alletrope Music
“My Savior My God”; Aaron Shust, Dorothy Greenwell; Bridge Building, White Spot Publishing
“Our God Reigns”; Brandon Heath; Capilano Music, New Spring
“Yes You Have”; Leeland Dayton Mooring, Jack Anthony Mooring, Matt Bronleewe; Meaux Mercy, Meaux Jeaux, Woodland Creatures Need Music Too
RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM album; artist; producer
After The Music Stops; Lecrae; J.R., Tony Stone, Official, N.A.B., Lecrae, T.R.U.-L.I.F.E., Myles Lawhorn, Cam
Glory; Manafest; Adam Messinger, Chris Greenwood, Trevor McNevan, Chris Stacey, That Brother Lokey\Pro + Pain; Mars III; Dust, T.E.C.K., X:144
Remixed; KJ-52; KJ-52, Aaron Sprinkle, Joseph A. Kisselburgh, Funky DJ Pablo
The Flood; Gospel Gangstaz; MD2 Music Group, Salatheo
ROCK ALBUM album; artist; producer
Business Up Front Party In The Back; Family Force 5; Joe Baldridge, Solomon Olds, Butch Walker
Comatose; Skillet; John L. Cooper, Brian Howes
DecembeRadio; DecembeRadio; Scotty Wilbanks
End Of Silence; Red; Rob Graves
Smile, It’s The End Of The World; Hawk Nelson; Aaron Sprinkle
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM album; artist; producer
Good Monsters; Jars Of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Steve Mason, Charlie Lowell, Matt Odmark
Hearts Of The Innocent; Kutless; Aaron Sprinkle
Sound Of Melodies; Leeland; Matt Bronleewe, Steve Hindalong, Marc Byrd
The Face Of Love; Sanctus Real; Christopher Stevens
We Can’t Stand Sitting Down; Stellar Kart; Ian Eskelin
POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM album; artist; producer
Between The Dreaming And The Coming True; Bebo Norman; Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram, Glen Rosenstein; Broken And Beautiful; Mark Schultz; Shaun Shankel, Mark Bright
Coming Up To Breathe; MercyMe; Brown Bannister
Nothing Left To Lose; Mat Kearney; Robert Marvin, Mat Kearney
See The Morning; Chris Tomlin; Ed Cash
INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM album; artist; producer
A Grateful People; Watermark; Nathan Nockels
A Greater Song; Paul Baloche; Paul Baloche, Austin Deptula
Bless The Broken Road: The Duets Album; Selah; Jason Kyle, Allan Hall, Todd Smith
Blur The Lines; The Crabb Family; Bubba Smith, Jason Crabb, Aaron Crabb, Adam Crabb, Kelly Bowling, Terah Pennhollow
Legacy Of Love...David Phelps Live; David Phelps; David Phelps
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM album; artist; producer
Give It Away; Gaither Vocal Band; Bill Gaither, Michael Sykes, Marshall Hall, Guy Penrod, Wes Hampton
Graceland; The Mike Bowling Group; Mike Bowling
He’s So God; Brian Free And Assurance; Wayne Haun
Stepping Stones; Poet Voices; Phil Cross, Cliff Duren
Strength; Young Harmony; Dave Moody
BLUEGRASS ALBUM album; artist; producer
Acoustic Hymns Volume 1; Cumberland Quartet; Wayne Haun, Depp Britt, Kevin Ward
Ancient Of Days; Harvest Wind; Dave Moody
Flyin’ High; Lewis Family; Wayne Haun; Kevin Ward
He Lives In Me; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Doyle Lawson
The Promised Land; Del McCoury Band; Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury
COUNTRY ALBUM album; artist; producer
Everyday; Mark Bishop; Jeff Collins, Mark Bishop
He Kept On Loving Me; Barbara Fairchild; Marty Funderburg
Precious Memories; Alan Jackson; Keith Stegall
Songs Of Inspiration; Alabama; Randy Owen
Feels Like Home; Dave Moody; Dave Moody
URBAN ALBUM album; artist; producer
Grateful; Coko; Warryn Campbell, Tony Homer, Asaph Alexander Ward, “Big Mike” Clemons, Arthur “Buddy” Strong, Donald Lawrence, Da Wax, Shep Crawford
Tales From The Badlands; Liquid; Victor Oquendo, Richard Pena, Sigfrido Diaz, Michael Ripoll; Gotee Records
Testimony; Virtue; Fred Jerkins III
This Is Me; Kierra Kiki Sheard; Fred Jerkins III, Warryn Campbell, J. Drew Sheard, Tommy Sims, PAJAM, PJ Morton, Antonio Neal, Dwayne Wright, Avriele Crandle, Fred Jerkins IV
This Is Who I Am; Kelly Price; Vickie Mack Lataillade, Claude Lataillade, Max Siegel, Jeffrey Rolle
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM album; artist; producer
A New Beginning; Bishop Eddie Long & The New Birth Total Praise Choir; Kevin Bond
Clarence Fountain and The Blind Boys Of Alabama With Sam Butler, Jr.; Sam Butler, Clarence Fountain, Haywood Gregory, Sr., Hayward Gregory, Jr.
Mighty Wind; Andrae Crouch; Andrae Crouch, Luther “Mano” Hanes
Paved The Way; The Caravans; Dorothy Norwood, Rev. Milton Biggham
Sing To The Lord A New Song; Alabama Spirituals; Dave Moody, Nelson McSwain
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM album; artist; producer
Feels Good; Take 6; Mark Kibble, David Thomas
Free To Worship; Fred Hammond; Fred Hammond, Bobby Sparks
It’s Not Over; Karen Clark Sheard; Otto Price, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Karen Clark Sheard, PAJAM, John Orew Sheard
Life Changing; Smokie Norful; Smokie Norful, Jason Tyson, Cedric Caldwell, Victor Caldwell, Percy Bady, Tommy Sims, Josiah Bell
No Limits Live; Martha Munizzi; Noel Hall
INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM album; artist; producer
20 Contemporary Hymn Favorites For Solo Piano; John E. Coates; John E. Coates
Breathe-Piano; Tom Howard; Tom Howard
End Of The Spear Soundtrack; Steven Curtis Chapman, Brown Bannister, Otto Price
Guitars In Worship; Dave Cleveland; Don Marsh, Dave Cleveland
Sunday Morning Jams Vol. 2; Quiet Time Players; Paul Wright III, Quiet Time Players
CHILDREN’S MUSIC ALBUM album; artist; producer
Absolute Modern Worship for Kids Yellow; Various; Craig Adams
Cedarmont Worship For Kids 3; Cedarmont Kids; Mike Gay, Sue Martin Gay, Christopher Davis, Matt Huesmann
Here I Am To Worship Kids 3; Various; Matt Huesmann
Sing Over Me Worship Songs And Lullabies; Bethany Dillon, Erin O’Donnell, Christy Nockels, Nichole Nordeman, Janna Long; Ed Cash
Veggie Tales Worship Songs; Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, Lara Vischer, Matt Redman; Steven V. Taylor
SPANISH LANGUAGE ALBUM album; artist; producer
Alegria; Marcos Witt; Marcos Witt
En El Lugar Secreto; Blest; Moises Carrazana, Joel A. Hernandez
Mi Alma Te Alaba; Alan Villatoro; Alan Villatoro
Si Alguna Vez; Alejandra; Alex Orozco
Un Dia Mas; Daniel Calvetti; Juan Salinas, Daniel Calvetti, Roberto Prado, Jr., Sergio Gonzalez, Eduardo Durney, Danny Ventura
SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM album; artist; producer
Arise-A New Celebration Of Worship; Various Artists; Paul Mills
Bluegrass Gospel Time; Various Artists; Dave Moody, Nelson McSwain, Gary Rushing
Freaked! A Gotee Tribute To dcTalk’s Jesus Freak; Various Artists; Brad Moist, Paul Ebersold, Todd Collins, Ahmad Jones, Daniel Huscroft, Mark Townsend, Joe Baldridge, Lucio Rubino, Liquid, Dave Wyatt
Passion: Everything Glorious; Various Artists; Nathan Nockels
Torch; Various Artists; Ed Leonard, Crystal Burchette, Mike Speck, Rick Shelton, Melody Van Nuss
CHRISTMAS ALBUM album; artist; producer
A Christmas Homecoming; Cumberland Quartet; Wayne Haun, Kevin Ward, Depp Britt
A Mary Mary Christmas; Mary Mary; Warryn Campbell; My Block
Christmas Offerings; Third Day; Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, Brad Avery, David Carr, Mark Lee, Don McCollister;
Do You See What I See?; Todd Agnew; Todd Agnew
The Christmas Hope; NewSong; Bernie Herms, Drew Cline, Matt Butler, Michael O’Brien, Rico Thomas
PRAISE & WORSHIP ALBUM album; artist; producer
A Grateful People; Watermark; Nathan Nockels
See The Morning; Chris Tomlin; Ed Cash
Song To The King; Pocket Full Of Rocks; Bryan Lenox, Matt Bronleewe, Tim Marshall, Otto Price
Sound Of Melodies; Leeland; Matt Bronleewe, Steve Hindalong, Marc Byrd
Top Of My Lungs; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Nathan Nockels
MUSICAL title; creator; publisher
Christmas Is Forever; Gary Rhodes; Claire Cloninger, Gary Rhodes; Word Music
Everything Glorious; Travis Cottrell; Sue C. Smith, David Moffitt, Travis Cottrell; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
He’s Alive Forever; Robert Sterling; Robert Sterling, Deborah Craig-Claar; Word Music
How Great Is Our God; David T. Clydesdale; Steve Moore, David T. Clydesdale; Word Music, Clydesdale & Clydesdale Music
My Savior, My God; Richard Kingsmore; Richard Kingsmore, Ed Kee, Luke Gambill, Sue C. Smith; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
YOUTH/CHILDREN’S MUSICAL title; creator; publisher
A King Is Coming To Town; Geron Davis, Sue C. Smith, Craig Adams; Brentwood Kids Music Club; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
Donkey Tales; Kathie Hill; Kathie Hill, Melody Morris; Word Music, Kathie Hill Music
Miracle On Main Street; David T. Clydesdale; Celeste Clydesdale; Word Music, Clydesdale & Clydesdale Music
The First Action Heroes; John DeVries; Pam Andrews; Lillenas Publishing Co.
Voyage Of Friendship; Bill Wolaver; Robin Wolaver, Bill Wolaver; Annie Moses Band Publishing
CHORAL COLLECTION title; creator; publisher
Again I Say Rejoice- Celebrating The Songs Of Israel Houghton; Bradley Knight, J. Daniel Smith, Harold Ross, BJ Davis; Integrity Music, Hal Leonard Publishing
Dwell; Robert Sterling; Word Music
I’m Amazed; Carol Cymbala; Carol Cymbala; Brooklyn Tabernacle Music, Word Music
Invisible- Christ Church Prayz Choir; Geron Davis, Bradley Knight, Christopher Phillips; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
You Are God Alone; Phil Barfoot, Lari Goss; Word Music
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING product; art director; graphic artist; illustrator/photographer
And The Land Of The Fake Believe (Eleventyseven); The Zoo Agency; The Zoo Agency; Dave Hill
Beyond Measure (Jeremy Camp);Invisible Creature; Ryan Clark; Jeremy Cowart
Hearts Of The Innocent (Kutless); Asterik Studio; Asterik Studio; Jerad Knudson
My Island (Starflyer 59); Asterik Studios; Asterik Studio; Asterik Studio
Say No More (House Of Heroes); Asterik Studio; Jeff Gros, David Johnson
Smile, It’s The End Of The World (Hawk Nelson); Jason Powers; Jason Powers; Dave Hill
SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO title; artist; director; producer; production company
Breathe Into Me; Red; Steven Johnson; Matt Bass; Factory Features
This House; Edison Glass; JT Daly; JT Daly; JT Daly Art
Welcome Home (You); Brian Littrell; Randy Brewer; Roman White; Revolution Pictures
Work; Jars Of Clay; Monica Ortiz; Jeff Stephenson; Wild Spirit Native Soul
Writing On The Walls; Underoath; Popcore Films; Popcore Films; Popcore Films
LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO title; artist; director; producer; production company
Alive In South Africa; Israel & New Breed; Israel Houghton; Di Rosen; Di Rosen Productions
Give It Away; Gaither Vocal Band; Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, Bill Carter; Doug Stuckey; Gaither Television Productions
Jeremy Camp- Live Unplugged; Jeremy Camp; Ken Concord, Michael Sacci; Carl Diebold; Jupiter Project
Legacy of Love...David Phelps Live; David Phelps; David Phelps, Jim Chaffee; Russell E. Hall
Lifesong Live; Casting Crowns; Karl Hortsmann; Triple Horse Entertainment, Gospel Music Channel
Time Again...Amy Grant Live; Amy Grant; Ken Carpenter, Rod Carpenter; Ken Carpenter; Franklin Films
Lamp Music welcomes The Chosen Vessels to the Potter’s Clay Record label
Tracking will begin in March 2007 under the direction of producer, Mike Pillow; with a projected release date in early summer 2007.
For more information about The Chosen Vessels: the chosenvessels.org
Ben and Katie Scroggs Welcome New Addition
Inheritance Trio
P. O. Box 123
Bristow, OK 74010
Congratulations on your new addition!!
http://www.inheritancetrio.com
http://www.eddiecrook.com
Rod Burton Joins The Eddie Crook Family of Artists
http://www.rodburtonmusic.com
http://www.eddiecrook.com
The Gardners & Southern Spin Entertainment Reach Publicity Agreement
Based out of Huntland, Tennessee, the Gardners are a Southern Gospel music ministry that has spanned more than 40 years of musical excellence. Whether performing in small churches or major Gospel music events, the Gardners are a busy group, frequently performing and proclaiming their musical Gospel outside the traditional boundaries of the four walls of a church. The family group was started in the mid-1960s by Mitch and Michael Gardner’s father – Malcolm Gardner – who is the senior pastor of Huntland (TN) Pentecostal Church. Through the years, the group has varied in size and in members. In the past, the group has consisted of sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Today, the twin brothers are joined by Mitch’s wife, Regina. Together, they form a dynamic trio that features tight harmonies and well-written songs that are penned by the siblings.
Mitch Gardner said, “We feel the quality of services that Southern Spin Entertainment offers will prove to be a tremendous blessing to our ministry. The one publicity company that continued to surface with a name for integrity, consistency, and success among our peers in the industry and our record company (Zion Music) was Southern Spin Entertainment.”
“We are extremely excited to be working with The Gardners,” mentioned Amy Marie Unthank, Executive Director of SSE Group. “Just in the little bit of time that we have gotten to know this group, we know that they are the real deal. We can’t wait for everyone else to get to know these wonderful people.”
Southern Spin Entertainment is one of four divisions of the company SSE Group. The company is owned by Amy Marie Unthank and Chris D. Unthank. The company currently represents artists, companies, and organizations in all genres of Gospel music – including Gold City, Dove Brothers Quartet, the Anchormen, Rick Webb Trio, The Imperials, SouthernGospelNews.com, Nick Bruno Productions, the Diamond Awards, the Dunaways, the Glovers, Sondra Burnett, Ed Crawford & the Mystery Men Quartet, HisSong, the Quicks, Sharron Kay King, Wendy Word + forgiven, The Pathfinders, Amazed, and many more.
More information on the Gardners can be found at http://www.thegardners.com.
About Southern Spin Entertainment
Southern Spin Entertainment is one of four divisions of the conglomerate SSE Group. Southern Spin Entertainment focuses on publicity and marketing for Southern and Country Gospel artists. The company currently represents over 40 artists, companies or organizations in all genres of Gospel music.
For more information on Southern Spin Entertainment, go to http://www.southernspin.com .
SSE Group’s four divisions include Southern Spin Entertainment, SSE Design Group, Southern Spin Artist Direction, and Southern Spin Radio. SSE Group currently owns and operates Glorious Creations, SGBlogNews.com, GospelMusings.com, and WorldofCM.com.
For more information on SSE Group, go to http://www.ssegrouponline.com.
HisSong’s Dennis Humphries Involved In Automobile Accident
Humphries was in Atlanta while picking up HisSong’s bus, which had been in a transmission shop that week. Dennis was hit by a semi-truck which had ran a red light and was traveling 45-50 mph. Humphries hit his head on the windshield and has been in pain with major headaches. The car was totaled.
“Thank you to all who have been supportive and have been praying for my swift recovery,” said Dennis. “I know that God had his hand on me throughout the entire situation. Though it was a traumatic situation, I’m thankful that God had His hand of protection on me the whole time.”
Dennis was involved in a car accident a few years ago that resulted in several back problems due to the accident. He has been in severe pain ever since.
No HisSong dates will be cancelled, and Dennis is back on the road traveling. HisSong asks for your continued prayer and support while Dennis recovers.
More information on HisSong can be found at http://www.hissongmusic.com .
Fans are encouraged to check out HisSong’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/hissongministries/.
About HisSong
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, HisSong has already achieved national notoriety within the group’s short lifetime. HisSong was recently nominated for Trio of the Year in the 2005 Diamond Awards, an award they won in 2003. In addition, the group was nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year in the 2003 SGN Music Awards. HisSong’s current single is “First Things First”.
Brothers Forever Unveils New, Fully Updated Webpage
“Brothers Forever finally feels like we have a webpage that reflects our group’s music and ministry,” mentioned Curtis Hagy of Brothers Forever. “SSE Design Group did a wonderful job on the new site!”
“Brothers Forever is a fantastic group that needs to be noticed, and we feel like they finally have a website that says they should be taken seriously,” said Amy Marie Unthank, Executive Director of SSE Design Group. “We are happy to be a small part of this group’s already strong support team.”
The site is an exhaustive telling of Brothers Forever and the group’s ministry. It features a biography, contact information, a photo gallery, schedules, and more.
Brothers Forever also recently received word that the group has made the official Top 5 ballot in the SGM FanFair Awards for Favorite Male Quartet. The popular quartet was nominated among some of the industry’s leading quartets – such as Brian Free & Assurance, Kingdom Heirs, Dove Brothers Quartet, and the Relations Quartet. This is Brothers Forever’s first nomination in the SGM FanFair Awards.
The second and final ballot listing the top five finalists is currently published in the February 2007 issue of Christian Voice Magazine and is also available online. Votes must be submitted by February 28, 2007 to be counted. Winners will be announced at the 3rd Annual SGM FanFair Fan Awards program on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee during the week of SGM FanFair.
Brothers Forever was recently in the studio recording tracks for the group’s upcoming as-of-yet untitled recording. The men were in GAT3 Studios completing the tracks with producer Brad Hudson (Greenes) and engineer Glen Tabor. The new recording will feature some of the industry’s most sought-after studio musicians – including Gordon Mote, Kelly Back, Tony Creasman, David Johnson, and Kevin Grant.
Brothers Forever just released a new single from their project The Next Step. The song, titled "My Everything," was penned by the same writer that produced Brothers Forever's first Singing News Top 80 hit – “You Alone Are Worthy" – Michael Bishop.
More information on Brothers Forever can be found at the group’s new website http://www.brothersforever.net.
About Brothers Forever
Brothers Forever is based out of Church Hill, Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of upper East Tennessee, this group has quickly become known for their unique style of southern gospel music. Songs such as "You Alone Are Worthy" and "I Have Been Loved" have become nationwide favorites. Brothers Forever felt the call to the music ministry a little over a two years ago, and since the group’s inception, it has been an exciting journey.
Prayer Request for Don Baldwin
We have just learned that Don Baldwin has taken a turn for the worse. He has pneumonia and congestive heart failure, and the outlook doesn't look good. Don had surgery several weeks ago to attach one of his lungs to his rib cage - keeping it open better to help his breathing., But, he suffered a stroke in the hospital as he was recovering from the surgery. He just entered rehab earlier this week.Don was the founder, manager, and original baritone and emcee for the Couriers. He was presented with the "Living Legend" award at the Grand Old Gospel Reunion last year. He also was one of the emcees of the National Quartet Convention in years past and operated a popular recording studio (Baldwin Sound Productions) for many years. Many well-know Gospel groups
recorded there.
Dottie Rambo Alive, Death Anouncement False
"This morning, calls, emails and messages filled not only our office, but our booking agent Beckie Simmon's office as well. At one point I was actually on the phone with someone who gave me the news while I was standing right next to a very LIVE Dottie Rambo." says Rambo's manager, Larry Ferguson. "Dottie's health is great, though she still battles with pain from spinal surgeries. Incidents like this show how powerful the internet and radio airwaves are. I am in hopes that in the future our professional media will verify such facts as this could do serious damage to anyone's ministry and bring lots of unneeded sadness to people who love and admire Dottie, or any other artist."
Rambo remains extremely active in the music industry, most recently singing at the Gaither Homecoming filming in Nashville and continued touring. Rambo has taken 4 weeks off the road to finish up some projects she is working on in addition to the new album. Rambo will resume her touring schedule on March 16 in Alexandria, LA at the Riverfront Center with the Blackwoods, Kingsmen and the Stamps. For more information on Grammy-winning Dottie Rambo please visit http://www.dottierambo.net .
SGMA Announces 2007 Hall of Fame Inductees
(Pigeon Forge, TN.) The Southern Gospel Music Association is proud to announce the 2007 Class of Inductees to the Hall of Fame: Roger Bennett, Anthony Burger, Joel Hemphill, Lou Wills-Hildreth, Jimmy Jones, David Reece, James Sego, and Archie Watkins. This class of inductees represents a broad spectrum of our industry,” said SGMA Executive Director, Charlie Waller.The SGMA Induction Ceremony and Tribute Concert will be held October 11th at the Celebrity Theatre located inside Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Tickets are limited and are on sale now by calling 865-908-4040. Waller said, “With this prestigious Class of Inductees, tickets will go fast. When they are gone that’s it. If you plan to attend you should order now.”
Visit http://www.sgma.org for more information on the Southern Gospel Music Association.
Vine Records Introduces Lillie Knauls, Gaither Homecoming Favorite, To Southern Gospel Radio
An original member of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Lillie Knauls is well-known to Gaither Homecoming fans as the “Hat Lady” with the big smile.
“Although I’ve been involved with Southern Gospel music during my years of touring with the Gaither Homecoming Tour, this is my first opportunity to share the music I love with the Southern Gospel radio listeners,” states Lillie Knauls.
Knauls and the Edwin Hawkins Singers reached the top of the Billboard charts with their hit, O Happy Day, and Lillie traveled with this record-breaking ensemble for years before she followed her heart to become a solo artist.
It seems only fitting that her first single is a new arrangement of the song that opened doors for her almost 40 years ago. Her version of O Happy Day offers the same instrumentation as the original, but to bring the past into the present, she has invited the popular Talley Trio to sing the background vocals. Recently, they performed this selection for the new Gaither Homecoming video taping in Nashville.
Past and Present is now available through Vine Records and Christian bookstores everywhere.
After a quarter century, Greenes’ Jubilee enters new phase
According to Tony Greene, the reason for the transformation is due, in part, to his brother Tim’s ongoing health issues. “This move inside will make it possible for my brother to again participate wholly in the Jubilee,” he said. “I know Tim wants, more than ever, to be on stage with us. Of course, we want this, too. He also wants to be with fans and ministry friends he hasn’t seen in some time.”
Also, holding the event inside accommodates guests in a climate-controlled environment with superior acoustics, enlarged stage area and professional lighting. Giant suspended screens will assure that every Jubilee ticket-holder has a great seat; and with reserved seating for up to 4,000, along with a convenient and attractive facility, the change will create an even greater atmosphere for the powerful lineup of Southern Gospel artists who will be performing this year. On Friday night, for example, the Hoppers, Ivan Parker, Gold City, the Primitive Quartet and, of course, the Greenes are scheduled to take the Gospel music stage. The night will prove to be inspiring and encouraging for all who attend. Then, on Saturday night, Brian Free and Assurance, Jesse Dixon, Tony Gore and Majesty, the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Down East Boys and the Greenes will sing God’s praises. “This will be the biggest musical event in the Greenes’ Gospel Jubilee history,” Tony added, noting that every member of the Greenes' family is excited about the upcoming Gospel music extravaganza.
“To cap off a wonderful weekend, we invite everyone to a Sunday morning service, at 10:30 a.m., on Aug. 12th, at our home church, West View Baptist Church,” Tony added. “The Lesters will join the Greenes for a humdinger of a service.”
For camping enthusiasts, the Boone KOA campground will be the Gospel Singing Jubilee headquarters, with shuttle bus service to and from the Holmes Center available. Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for a special Thursday night worship service, on Aug. 9th, at 7:00 pm. The service will be focused toward Jubilee RV-ers. For camping or cabin reservations, call KOA at (828)-264-7250.
Boone and the surrounding area also features a variety of first class motel accommodations, including such favorites as Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Suites, Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Best Western - Blue Ridge Plaza, Scottish Inn, Red Carpet Inn, Super 8 Motel, Fairfield Inn, Ridgeway Inn, Smoketree Lodge, Blowing Rock Victorian Inn, Hillwinds Inn, and Hampton Inn. For details, call the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce at (800) 852-9506, or email: .
“We are all so thankful and blessed to have dear friends that continue to support the Greenes and this wonderful endeavor,” Tony concluded. “We expect this year’s Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee to be one of the most rewarding of our years in Gospel music. We cordially invite everyone to come, expecting a special blessing from above.”
Tickets for the 25th Annual Gospel Singing Jubilee will go on sale Monday, May 7, 2007, at 9:00 am. For reserved tickets, call (828) 262-6603. Artist Circle tickets: $24.50; Lower Arena, $21.50; and Upper Arena, $18.50. Church groups receive a $2.00 discount when ordering a minimum of fifteen tickets.
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Performers and Hosts Announced for the 2007 SGN Music Awards Celebration
Performers for the awards program include Gold City, Booth Brothers, Dove Brothers Quartet, Mike & Kelly Bowling, Three Bridges, the Dunaways, Kim Collingsworth, The Imperials, Beloved, and the Dills.
”This will only be our third year for us to put on an awards program, and every year we continue to be in awe of the number of artists that wish to participate in the event,” mentioned Deon Unthank. “This year is turning out to be another great year of performances!”
Hosting the Awards Celebration this year will be last year’s hosts, Chris Unthank and Southern Gospel singer/songwriter/comedienne Sondra Burnett. Burnett will also be performing a selection from her nominated project Family Reunion, and Unthank will perform with his group Sunday Edition.
The 2007 SGN Music Awards Celebration will be held at River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee, on Tuesday, April 17, 2006. The program will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. The Awards Celebration is free to the public.
Additional performers will be added in the near future.
Gold City led all artist nominees this year with a record setting 12 nominations. Following behind Gold City were last year’s big winners the Booth Brothers and popular artist Dove Brothers Quartet with eight nominations apiece. Brian Free & Assurance and Mike & Kelly Bowling (formerly known as the Mike Bowling Group) both received six nominations. Receiving five nominations apiece were the Crabb Family, Three Bridges, and the Talley Trio. Three artists earned four nominations apiece – Hoppers, Karen Peck & New River, and the McRaes. TaRanda Greene and JBIF (Jody Brown Indian Family) both earned three nominations, while the Collingsworth Family, Hope’s Call, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Young Harmony, Mark Lowry, Stewart Varnado, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Mercy’s Mark, and the Greenes all received double nominations.
Songwriter and Booth Brothers baritone Jim Brady earned the most individual nominations for his work during 2006. In addition to landing in the Songwriter of the Year (Artist) category (an award he won last year), Jim earned an additional five nominations for his songwriting this year – bringing his total nominations to six. Earning five individual nominations were producer Roger Talley and songwriters Barry Weeks and Tony Wood. Michael Sykes, Daniel Riley, and Michael English all received four individual nominations for their work in 2006. Landing three individual nominations were Les Butler, Annie McRae, Chris Binion, Mike Bowling, Nick Bruno, Wayne Haun, and Jeff Collins.
The Pacesetter Award is awarded to any artist, individual, or organization which has shown great strides in the industry and has raised the bar for others. This year’s nominees for the 2007 Pacesetter are artist management company Big Ten Entertainment, Brian Free & Assurance, XM Satellite Radio’s Southern Gospel channel enLIGHTen 34, Gold City, and Salem Communications (home to Singing News Magazine, Homecoming Magazine, and the Solid Gospel radio network).
A full list of nominees and more information on the SGN Music Awards and past winners can be found at http://southerngospelnews.com.
About SouthernGospelNews.com
SouthernGospelNews.com has grown from relative obscurity to the industry's leading internet publication for Southern Gospel news and information in only a few short years. The site includes a wide variety of features, consisting of artist interviews, a weekly chart, late-breaking news, and much more.
Jeremy Lile Joins Brian Free & Assurance
“We are so glad to have Jeremy as a part of the group,” stated Brian Free. “We feel that he will be a great addition to our family. He is a wonderful Christian man, an awesome singer and he has a great personality.”
Jeremy added, “I couldn’t be more excited or happy about this opportunity. I feel very blessed to be a part of the ministry of Brian Free & Assurance. I know that God has placed me with a great group of guys who live exactly what they sing.”
Jeremy will be a part of the new and upcoming Brian Free & Assurance project to be released this summer.
Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distribution and Word Entertainment / WEA. Daywind is also home to artists such as Karen Peck & New River, the Perrys and Hope’s Call, among others.
For more information on Brian Free & Assurance, visit http://www.brianfreeandassurance.com or http://www.daywindrecords.com
Psalm 101 Featured on Southern Styles
Psalm 101's current single, He Prays For Me is getting a lot of attention lately. "This is very exciting because it tells us when DJ's & program managers are actually downloading the song and airplay on their station in real time," says Bill Fulkerson of Psalm 101.
Psalm 101 has an incredible Love Story of how they met, married and now, play music together. They are invited to share this story in concerts, youth events, and marriage classes all over. This story is featured on their web site this month in honor of Valentine's Day.
You can hear Psalm 101's current single, order their latest CD, read their Love Story, and learn more about their music online at:
http://www.psalm101ministries.org
Chapel Valley Studio Announces Greg Terrell As A&R Director
Greg is no stranger to southern gospel music. As A child he traveled with his parents and their group The Gospel Messengers from Baytown, TX. His parents later formed a group called The Kings Voices who traveled throughout the country and eventually moved to Gatlinburg. While traveling with them he met his wife Sharon at an outdoor singing in North Georgia. After they were married they continued singing with their own group The Harpers. Later He and His wife assisted John Lanier with various revivals and sang with him on many occasions throughout the late 90’s and early 2000’s . He now is the worship leader at his home church Higher Ground Praise & Worship Center in Blue Ridge, Ga. And has two lovely daughters. For more information please contact Greg at (865)382-0661 or e-mail atIvan Parker on NQC Radio
Arden, NC - One of Southern Gospel’s finest male soloists – Ivan Parker - will be the featured artist this Friday morning February 16th, 2007 on the NQC Radio Network between 10 A.M. and Noon. This dynamic Internet station is powered by 365Live.com and can be reached by using the link shown below or by simply typing "NQC Radio" in your search engine.NQC Radio will have songs from Ivan Parker’s brand new release; That Was Then, This Is Now out on the Horizon Record label. This new album includes both new songs and classics from the multi-awarded Parker including Midnight Cry, recorded live at last years National Quartet Convention. Ivan’s most recent single, Hit the Ground Running is also debuting on radio across the country this month.
NQC' s Clarke Beasley invites all who can to tune in Friday at 10 am to hear the new album in it’s entirety and to stay tuned to NQC Radio for future new releases from the top artists in Southern Gospel today.
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The Pathfinders Renew Contract with Southern Spin Entertainment
“We have been with Southern Spin for a long time,” mentioned Dawn McGuire of The Pathfinders. “We believe in what they do and know they have been a big part of our ministry the last couple of years.”
“We’ve enjoyed our first three years with The Pathfinders,” said Chris D. Unthank, of Southern Spin Entertainment. “We are looking forward to another great year with the group.”
Be listening for The Pathfinders on radio all across the country. The group is currently preparing for their new studio recording, which will be produced by Brad Hudson at GAT3 Studios.
More information on The Pathfinders can be found at http://www.thepathfinders.com .
To visit The Pathfinders’ MySpace, long on to http://www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio/.
About The Pathfinders
The Pathfinders are based out of Gastonia, North Carolina. The Pathfinders have dedicated their lives and their ministry to the Lord. It is their goal and obligation to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to as many people as they can. The members of The Pathfinders are Dearl Lemons, Dawn McGuire, and newest member Brian Dockins.
About Southern Spin Entertainment
Southern Spin Entertainment is one of four divisions of the conglomerate SSE Group. Southern Spin Entertainment focuses on publicity and marketing for Southern and Country Gospel artists. The company currently represents artists in all genres of Gospel music.
For more information on Southern Spin Entertainment, go to http://www.southernspin.com .
SSE Group’s four divisions include Southern Spin Entertainment, SSE Design Group, Southern Spin Artist Direction, and Southern Spin Radio. SSE Group currently owns and operates Glorious Creations, SGBlogNews.com, and WorldofCM.com.
For more information on SSE Group, go to http://www.ssegrouponline.com.
Servants Heart Quartet Welcomes New Tenor Singer
Servants Heart Quartet, based in Olive Branch, MS, is excited to welcome Darren Andrews back into the exciting world of Southern Gospel Music. Darren joins Servants Heart Quartet after taking a year off from his previous position singing with the New Liberty Quartet from Monroe, Louisiana.
Servants Heart Quartet was founded in 2004 in order to remind everyone to keep their hearts and minds focused on the Lord and to be His humble servants. This new quartet is based upon the truths of God's Word, which is evident not only in the songs they sing, but also in the lives that these men live.
If you’d like to know more information about Servants Heart Quartet, visit their website at http://www.servantsheartquartet.com, or to schedule an interview with a member of the group, please contact Jeff Hollaway at 901/848-0808 or email Jeff at
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