Hoppers Recording Brand New Live Project
July 30, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Canaan recording artist The Hoppers have been working on a brand new project while traveling across North America. From Jackson, Tennessee to Bloomfield, Ontario Canada, Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Mike have been performing in front of a live audience, which is being captured for fans to enjoy. Both old and new material has been selected for the recording including great arrangements of the classics “10,000 years,” written by Elmer Cole and “Ready To Leave,” penned by Joel Hemphill. Phil Cross and Jim Brady have written a brand new song entitled “Pathway Built For Two,” while Connie is bringing back the popular Hoppers standard “Jesus Saves.” The Hoppers invite everyone to attend this exciting once in a lifetime event. Recording cities include:
July 18 - Jackson, TN
July 19 - Terrell, TX
July 27 - Roopville, GA
July 31 - Rome, GA
August 1 - Marion, NC
August 2 - Bloomfield, ONT
“This is going to be a fun project for The Hoppers. After many years of studio recordings, we wanted to take the gear and manpower back out on the road and capture what we get to enjoy night after night… a live audience. Being able to sing great songs with an uplifting message that so many folks can relate to is a wonderful experience. We all enjoy the power of the Gospel through a song and The Hoppers are honored to sing them,” commented Mike Hopper. Read more
Austins Bridge to co-host ‘Morning JoyRide’ August 1
July 30, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, NC ( July 30, 2008) Joy FM’s morning show, The Morning JoyRide with Daniel, Candi, & Melody, heard on 21 radio stations in 7 states, welcomes Austins Bridge as special co-hosts to the show. The broadcast will take place on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. on Joy FM Read more
The Wallace Family Number 1 at Radioactive Airplay Top 100 Chart
July 29, 2008
The Wallace Family’s latest single released to RadioActive Airplay promises to be a real winner! “Hold On” reached the # 1 position on the Radioactive Airplay Southern Gospel Top 100 Chart in less than a week. The radio DJs have been more than happy to spin this new song, after being introduced to the Wallace’s music less than three months ago, with two very upbeat songs; “Jesus On My Mind” and “Put On The Whole Armor,” and each of these also doing extremely well in their own right, charting at #2 and #5 the first week. “Hold On” well-exceeded their expectations, without a doubt, and they are giving it great reviews and exceptional airplay.
“Hold On” , which is another original, written by group member, Matt Miller, is a Read more
Woody Wright & Friends Includes Four Top Quartets
July 29, 2008
On July 22nd in Alexandria, Indiana, Woody Wright and friends performed at the Madison County 4-H Fair. The main floor and grandstands were at capacity for the Tuesday evening Gospel concert. Woody enlisted the help of his best friend and singing partner, his wife Vonnie. After their set, another friend and Homecoming performer Stephen Hill wowed the audience with several songs. Then the audience found that Woody has more friends than they knew. Bill Gaither came onstage, and brought along his Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and the Oak Ridge Boys! The stage was then filled to capacity with Gordon Mote, Gary McSpadden, Kevin Williams and Rory Rigdon.
The atmosphere was electric and the small town crowd enjoyed the exciting concert event. The artists were all in town for video taping of “The Best of the Oak Ridge Boys” to be released next year. Woody said, “I invited Bill to bring some of the folks over after the taping. He graciously accepted the invitation, and helped to give his hometown a concert event that they will never forget. This was truly a great evening for our community.”
The Childress Family Releases Single “Each Drop of Blood”
July 29, 2008
MADISONVILLE, Ky. – The Childress Family is proud to announce the release of of their newest single, “Each Drop of Blood” through Radioactive Airplay.
Co-written by Shannon Childress and Greg Boyer, this exciting song is the first single from The Childress Family’s latest project, “Spreading the Legacy.” Group member Teresa Childress Lutz remarks of the song, “In this age when the blood has been omitted from religious conversations, sermons and hymnbooks, The Childress Family still believe the blood of Christ cleanses us from our sins. We are proud of the message of this song: He not only shed His blood for those who stood at the foot of the cross, but also for everyone, then and now, because we all have need of a Savior.”
About The Childress Family
The Childress Family is a multi-generational mixed group celebrating over 30 years in Southern Gospel music ministry. The group’s current release is “Spreading the Legacy.” For more information, visit their website, www.childressfamily.com
DECEMBERADIO RETURNS SATISFIED WITH SOPHOMORE RELEASE
July 29, 2008
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) — Virginia-based rockers DecembeRadio burst onto the national scene with their self-titled Slanted Records’ debut in 2006. The band was honored with a GMA Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year, earned three additional Dove nominations (including Best New Artist and Song of the Year) and scored a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album. Read more
Canaan’s Crossing has a new Song to Sing
July 28, 2008
(Nashville, TN)- Song Garden recording artist Canaan’s Crossing has released their 2nd project self-titled Canaan’s Crossing. The project features original songs by group member Tina Miller, newcomer Vickie Dobbins, and veteran song writers Dee Gaskin, Jack Campbell, Steve Lacey and others. Visit their My Space page at www.myspace.com/canaanscrossing for a sampling of some of the material including their soon to be released single Give me a Song to Sing.
Canaan’s Crossing has been performing since 2000 and has been an artist with the Song Garden Music Group since 2006. Their first two releases were under the name Jordan River and were nominated for a Dove Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year in 2004. This is their second release for Song Garden.
The Best of Gordon Mote
July 28, 2008
Bill Gaither Celebrates the Musical Artistry of Piano Virtuoso Gordon Mote with The Best of Gordon Mote
DVD Releases July 22 with TV Airings Beginning July 19
Nashville, TN – Gordon Mote, one of the most innovative keyboard players and A-list session musicians in Nashville, is the subject of a Bill Gaither-hosted 100-minute DVD, The Best of Gordon Mote, slated for a July 22nd release. An abbreviated version of the DVD will air as a special on numerous television networks beginning the weekend of July 19. Read more
Heirline Announces New Vocalist
July 28, 2008
(Goodlettsville, TN) – Cross and Crown Recording Artist Heirline, from Jasper, Tennessee, is proud to announce that Sandi Templeton has joined their group as their new vocalist.
Sandi has been singing since the age of three and has won numerous church talent competitions. She is married to Michael Templeton of Orangeburg, South Carolina. They own and operate Templeton Sound Systems, which specializes in the design and installation of church sound and video systems. Sandi and her husband have four children: Santanna, Makenna, Brianna and Mikey.
Visit the Heirline website, or one of their upcoming concerts, and welcome Sandi to the group.
Providence Road to Release New Album
July 28, 2008
Providence Road announces the release of their new album. The trio, founded by Mosie Lister’s granddaughter, Laura Sue Brod, recently released their debut self-titled album, Providence Road.
“This is such an exciting point in time for us as a group”, says Brod. “We have been able to hear several stories from people of how ‘It Changes Everything’ has been used of God to minister to people in various ways. Now, we get to see the ministry of this song reach beyond the four walls of a church building and extend into the homes of families everywhere.
The first single was penned by Barbara Lister Williams, daughter of Mosie Lister. “It Changes Everything” says Williams, “lets listeners know that our perspective of life changes when we view it all through the lens of His love, His suffering, and His death for us.”
