The Kingsmen Tradition Taken to a New Level
April 18, 2008
Arden, NC – The Kingsmen bring an exciting new release to Southern Gospel May 20th on Horizon Records. Produced by Jeff Collins, the release, “When God Ran”, promises to be an exciting new step for the Kingsmen. The album offers 10 stellar tracks and includes the talents of such notable writers as Rebecca Peck, Chris Binion, Jerry Salley, Sandy Knight and others. Track highlights include “Gospel Road”, “The Cloud He’s Coming Back On”, and the title track “When God Ran”.
Collingsworth Family Fill Historic Music Hall For Weekend Event
April 17, 2008
Cincinnati, OH - All 3,400 seats at Cincinnati’s Famed Historic MUSIC HALL have been reserved and confirmed for this first-of-a-kind event coming to the Cincinnati Metro area this Saturday, April 19, 2008. The Collingsworth Family extend a warm, hometown welcome to their 3,400 guests coming to the oldest Symphony Hall in America, built 130 years ago in 1878. MUSIC HALL is the official home of the World Class Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, which is currently touring in Europe.
This Saturday, the old walls of this very historic auditorium will be filled with the sounds of Gospel Music as for the first time in Gospel Music History, a Television Special/DVD Filming takes place in a major Symphony Hall. “We are so very excited and are looking forward to this event, coming to our venue”, states Gayle Kimball, Events Manager for MUSIC HALL, owned by the City of Cincinnati and operated by the Cincinnati Arts Association. Gayle also adds, “It is going to be such a night, seeing this place filled to capacity with Gospel Music Fans”.
Reservations have been literally pouring into The Collingsworth Family Office over the past 4 weeks, with guests coming from California, Idaho, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia. West Virginia, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and of course Ohio. Distinguished guests include the Honorable Ronald Crane, Treasurer of the State of Idaho.
Two different filmings will take place during the 4 hour program. The first will feature the entire Collingsworth Family with repertoire from their latest Crossroads Release - WE STILL BELIEVE. Dianne Wilkinson, one of Gospel Music best loved writers will be on stage with The Collingsworth Family as they film her song: HE ALREADY SEES. The second filming will include Kim Collingsworth doing an all-piano filming on a new 9 foot concert Steinway Grand Piano. This taping will include a very special moment as Kim’s parents along with 7 of her 8 siblings reminisce and sing together with Kim, around the piano. Then, Kim and producer Wayne Haun have put together a phenomenal ending for this filming with a brand new signature rendition for Kim of George Frederick Handel’s HALLELUJAH CHORUS from Messiah.
Jennifer Grissop Releases First Single to Radio
April 17, 2008
Travelers Rest, SC (April 17th, 2007) Jennifer Grissop Ministries is pleased to announce the release of Jennifer’s first single to national radio from her newly released project “Wrapped In Love.” The single is now available to radio through Radioactive Airplay ( http:www.radioactiveairplay.com ) for downloading by DJs and Program Music Directors & Radio Show Hosts.
“SGMG Announces Harmony Honors’ Top 10 Songs”
April 16, 2008
–Artists, Writers and Publishers to Be Honored Tuesday, April 22, 2008—
NASHVILLE, Tenn.– The Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) is pleased to announce the 2008 Harmony Honors’ Top 10 Songs. The event will honor the Top 10 Songs with Harmony Honors’ certificates going to artist, writers and publishers. SGMG’s Harmony Honors will take place on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm (cst) in the Nashville Hilton Ballroom located in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The all star line-up of Honorees is set to include Southern Gospel favorites Gerald Wolfe of Greater Vision, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Austin’s Bridge, the Crabb Family, Mark Lowry, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, the Oak Ridge Boys, Lari Goss, the Hoppers, Karen Peck & New River, the Talley Trio, Janet Paschal, Brian Free & Assurance, Lillie Knauls, the Lewis Family, Bill Gaither & Homecoming Friends, the Dove Brothers, the Whisnants, Three Bridges, Legacy Five, the McKameys and the McRaes A special Harmony Spotlight Artists’ segment will include the Tribute Quartet, Mike & Kelly Bowling, the Collingsworth Family and Gordon Mote. The evening will be hosted by Jeff Easter and Karen Peck Gooch.
This extraordinary evening is free and open to the public. For reserved seating please contact Earl Galloway at gallowaymusic@aol.com or 615-776-3890.
The SGMG Harmony Honors’ Top 10 Songs are as follows:
“A Greater Yes”
The Whisnants
Marcia Henry/Marcia Henry Music
“A Little Song Coming On”
Three Bridges
Ronny Hinson/Christian Taylor Music
“He Erased It”
The Hoppers
Joel Lindsey & Sue Smith/Vacation Boy Music, New Spring Publishing
“He Knows My Name”
McRaes
Annie McRae/Christian Taylor Music
“I Can Pray”
Dove Brothers
Nathan Markee/Asheville Music Publishing, Chris White Music
“Last Night”
Karen Peck & New River
Marcia Henry/Marcia Henry Music, Christian Taylor Music
“Livin’ In The Rain”
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Twila McBride-LaBar & Simon Hawkins/Bridge Building Music, Upright Grand Music, New Spring Music, About Jesus Music
“Orphans of God”
Talley Trio
Joel Lindsey & Twila McBride-LaBar/Bridge Building Music, Upright Grand Music, Vacation Boy Music
“Strike Up The Band”
Legacy Five
Dianne Wilkinson/Christian Taylor Music
“You’re Still God”
McKameys
Sandy Blythe/McKameys Publishing
*songs listed in alphabetical order*
Singing School Anyone?
April 16, 2008
This is a note from Suzanne Graham about a singing school. ( If only I lived closer! I bet these folks will have a blast! )
If any of you happen to be in the Northwest Arkansas area, or want to refresh or begin learning music - Have I got a deal for you!
This Saturday, April 19, we will be having a one-day Singing School, hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Gospel Singers Association,from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Eastside Christian Union Church in Springdale (on Butterfield Coach Road next to Harp’s Food Store). Marty and Ann Phillips, along with Gene Jeffress will be coming up for the day to offer classes in rudiments of music, shape note singing, and directing. Teaching in the morning and singing in the afternoon.
Lunch will be served and donations accepted to raise funds for the Singing School that will be held this coming Summer (It’s a week long school!).
Hope to see you there,
Suzanne Graham
***Just a note of interest - Mrs. Virginia played for the Weatherford Quartet, and is the great pianist that plays each year for the opening songs at the Brumley Singing! She’s awesome!***
An Evening With The Chuck Wagon Gang
April 16, 2008
WLX RADIO - Lawrenceburg, TN
Presents An Evening With
The Chuck Wagon Gang
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Crockett Theatre - Lawrenceburg, TN
Box Office Opens 5:00 PM May 3rd – Doors Open 5:30 PM
ADVANCE TICKET PRICES:
$15 Limited Reserved Seats - $10 General Admission
Children through Age 12 - Free in General Admission
$5 Youth Ages 13-19 in General Admission
$8 Children & Youth Reserved Seats
Church groups 11 or more - $2 off each ticket (advance only)
TICKETS AT THE DOOR $2 Higher In Any Category
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ONLY ON SALE IN LAWRENCEBURG
Until 3:00 PM May 3rd at:
WLX Radio - 1212 North Locust Avenue - Telephone 931-762-6200
Christian Bookstore - 30 Public Square - Telephone 931-762-7859
(Pick Up Or Will Call Available)
PHONE ORDERS (Reserved and General Admission):
Call 615-415-6885
MAIL ORDER: Send Check or Money Order to:
The Chuck Wagon Gang
PO Box 140416
Nashville, TN 37214-0416
Concert Promoter Passes Away
April 16, 2008
After hospitalization due to a stroke a few weeks ago, longtime Southern Gospel Promoter Mr. Ed of Midland’s Promotions went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 8th about 2:00 PM. While we mourn his death here on earth, we know he is already planning the largest Sing ever with all the Saints who have gone on before! Please keep his wife Barbara and the rest of the Fastnacht family in your prayers during this time of loss.
The Morris Family Release New Single
April 14, 2008
Mt. Washington, Ky.: The Morris’s latest release, “He’s In The Church House Now’”, has just been released to radio, exclusively through Radioactiveairplay.
This is another release from The Morris’s self-titled recording, which features some of Nashville’s most skilled session musicians, such as: Bobby All, Scott Sanders, Kelly Back, and the legendary piano player Hargus “Pig” Robbins. Read more
PTL Friday’s coming!
April 3, 2008
I have to admit that I have been busier than any ten people should ever have to be over the past several weeks and I have had to miss out on some wonderful events. That ends Friday!!!
Friday afternoon I am shutting the doors early and Rosie & I will head to the Reynolds Auditorium in Winston Salem, NC for what will be a spectacular night of gospel music as The Hoppers & The Hopper Brothers & Connie takes the stage for a very special event. It is being billed as a Fan Appreciation Night and it is being presented by Ray Flynn Ministries & The Hoppers as a special thank-you for all the fans for their support of The Hoppers & Ray Flynn’s ministries over the years.
To get in you don’t even need a ticket! Just a simple five dollar donation at the door will get you into the Reynolds Auditorium for this wonderful night. I sure hope you get to be there because I know you will be missing out on a great night of music & ministry.
I’m especially excited about hearing the brothers getting together again & they can still after all these years sing the glory down & to watch the interaction between Claude and his brothers is a special treat within itself. This is how it all started over 50 years ago and I think it is remarkable that these men can still “bring it” when they take to the stage.
I’m also really excited about hearing these great new songs from the Hoppers latest project “The Ride.” Rosie & I had the chance to visit The Farm Studio when Lari Goss was working with the Hoppers on this project and the songs are just unbelievable. You just will not want to miss this great evening with America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music! I couldn’t begin to name off all the accolades and awards this family has been honored to receive but believe me it is a very, very long list!
The Hoppers have spent the past 50+ years traveling and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song and their ministry just gets sweeter & sweeter with every passing year.
So bring your shouting shoes and five bucks and duck out of the rain into the Reynolds Auditorium Friday night! Something tells me that since this is a Ray Flynn event that the sweet presence of the rain of the Spirit of the Lord will be falling all over the place! I want to be there! I hope I get to see YOU!!!!
Charles Brady-Editor
Indiana Governor Presents State’s Highest Honor to Bill and Gloria Gaither
April 2, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS (April 2, 2008) – Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today honored gospel music singing and songwriting pioneers Bill and Gloria Gaither with the 2008 Sachem, the state’s highest honor.
