Today’s Cross Country signs exclusively through Radioactive Airplay!
August 2, 2010
Today’s Cross Country, a one hour weekly Christian Country music show with Host, Marty Smith, brings the best in Christian Country music straight to you! “I am so excited to be working exclusively with Radioactive Airplay”, says Marty Smith, award winning D.J. and Host of Today’s Cross Country. “They’ve got a great track record and incredible opportunities to share the Gospel with so many people!”
The show offers interviews from the artists, some Christian Country Classics, plus it gives listeners the stories behind the music and an opportunity to get to know their favorite Christian Country Artists. “The idea was to bridge the gap between the listener and the artist,” says Marty, “We wanted the listener to learn more about their favorite artists. Today’s Cross Country gives the artist an opportunity to open up and share from the heart, and to touch the listener in a way they’ve never been touched before.”
“We’ve got a great lineup during the month of August,” says Marty, “During the week of August 9th, Brett Hill joins us, August 16th we hear from Hunter Erwin, August 23 is Terri Gibbs, and we’re proud to announce that Guy Penrod from the Gaither Vocal Band will be joining us during the week of August 30th.” Be looking for Today’s Cross Country! Add it to your station programming today!
According to Charles Brady of Radioactive Airplay, “When I listened to the show demo that Marty sent us I knew we wanted our DJ’s and Program Directors to have this great weekly show for their stations. The production quality is just top-notch and the artists and song selection and the spirit in which the show is presented really makes Today’s Cross Country one the top programs for Christian Country music.”
DJ’s are encouraged to sign up for the weekly show by signing up for the new Radio Direct Connect service offered through Radioactive Airplay. Com
David L Cook Wins 6th Emmy
July 26, 2010
Christian recording star, David L Cook took home his sixth career win recently at the Emmy Awards. David won for his work as an arranger/composer for his musical piece, “Meet Me at the Crossroads. The song was used as the theme song for the television series, New South Crossings which was filmed in Charlotte, North Carolina. Cook won the Emmy in 2008 for his work on the series scores and audio track.
“Meet Me at the Crossroads,” was penned by Cook and his writing partner Zach Roberts. Cook said that he and Roberts wrote the song over the telephone and that it was just a simple song that lets people know that no matter where you come from, the color of your skin, what religion you are, that there is a place where everyone is the same. If we will drop our pride and prejudices and meet each other in a common place, we could all get along and live in harmony.
Cook who is no stranger to the Emmys said, “I am very humbled that people like my work enough to acknowledge me in such a way. I just hope I can continue to write good music and show people that I have the heart to do it.”
Cook, who resides in North Carolina, comes from the famous Cook Family Singers, who made their way into people’s hearts on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry with the Carter Family and so many others. David was only five years old when he made his first appearance and has been onstage and continues to thrill audiences to this very day. The family group retired from the stage in 1980.
David L Cook Receives Emmy Nomination
June 6, 2010
(CHARLOTTE, NC - THE IAMAS CORPORATION) - We are very pleased to announce that the 2010 Emmy nominations have been announced and our very own David L Cook has been nominated for being the Arranger/Composer and Performer of the theme song for the television series, New South Crossings. This is David’s 12th Emmy nomination and should he win, he will take home his 6th trophy.
The Emmys will take place this June 26th in Atlanta, GA. David’s song “Meet Me At the Crossroads” has received critical acclaim across the country as being a wonderful song that enlightens and encourages all to come together in a harmonious way.
JASON CRABB, COME ON DOWN TO ‘THE PRICE IS RIGHT!’
February 6, 2010
LOS ANGELES—On the heels of his GRAMMY® Award win earlier this week for Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Gospel Album for his acclaimed self-titled debut, Spring Hill/Nine North recording artist Jason Crabb and his wife Shellye celebrated by visiting a taping of “The Price Is Right.”
While sitting in the studio audience, Jason was recognized by a contestant who spread the word of him being in attendance. Acknowledging Jason’s GRAMMY® win, “The Price Is Right” host Drew Carey congratulated him later in the taping. Afterwards, Jason and Shellye were invited backstage to meet the cast and crew of the show. Jason’s appearance is slated to be featured on the March 12 broadcast of “The Price Is Right.”
Although Jason and Shellye didn’t get to spin the wheel, bringing home a GRAMMY® Award is the best prize of all.
For further information, visit www.jasoncrabb.com.
Randy Plummer Scores Number 1 as Town Celebrates 50 Years of Live Entertainment
May 16, 2009
As the town of Branson, Mo celebrates 50 years of great music and live entertainment, long-time Branson resident and entertainer Randy Plummer a recording artist for Yet To Come celebrates a Number 1 song titled “BRANSON.” The song has recently spent an impressive 3 week run at Number 1 on the Radioactive Airplay Classic Country Chart.
SoGospel.Com editor Charles Brady recently caught up with Randy to talk about the song Branson and Randy’s connection with the town. When asked about his ties to the city that is quickly becoming the “New Nashville” for traditional and gospel music Randy said, “ I am in my 36th year of entertaining here. My Folks and I opened the 3rd family show here back in 1973 called The Plummer Family Country Music Show that operated from 1973 till 1990. After the show closed in 1990 I stayed here and am currently in my 37th consecutive season. I work at the LIttle Opry Theater at the IMAX Complex performing on James Garrett’s show “ A Tribute To John Denver” and also James Garrett’s Tribute to George Strait called, “Strait Country.” Both shows run Monday thru Saturday. I am also working with the Max Bacon Family on Sundays at the Grand Country 76 Music Hall here in Branson and also on the Ozark Mountain Jubilee.”
When speaking about writing the song “Branson” Randy noted “I am really excited about releasing “Branson” and I hope it will help to bring more tourists here to Branson. I love Branson so much and I am wanting to do my part in helping to keep Branson going onward and upward!
In addition to writing classic country songs like “Branson” Randy has also penned many chart topping gospel songs. He is also a very active member in D.K. and Sherrie Brewster’s “Gospel Praise Gathering” that is held each month at the Ramada Inn Conference Center and Randy is also a talented writer with the Brewster’s “Yet To Come Publishing Co.” Randy stated that “Lifting up and exalting the Lord Jesus is an important part of who I am.”
Congratulations to Randy & Yet To Come on the recent success of “Branson” as the city celebrates a major milestone by celebrating its’ 50th Anniversary this year!
Here are a couple internet stops of popular Branson related sites:
Randy Plummer
http://www.randyplummer.com
The Branson Chamber of Commerce
Yet To Come
Randy’s Music for DJ’s
http://www.radioactiveairplay.com/members/798/
Michael Martin Murphey Named Entertainer of the Year
May 16, 2009
Michael Martin Murphey was thrilled at the honor of Entertainer of the Year saying, “No entertainer can entertain without an audience, so I want to thank all the promoters, presenters, and loyal friends who have attended many concerts over the years, and most importantly the support and patience of my family. A special thanks to Mike Drudge of Class Act Entertainment, Kay Waggoner of PLA Media, Penni McDaniel of Hope River Entertainment (Publicist for Rural Rhythm Records), Sam Passamano and all the family and friends at Rural Rhythm. Thanks to everyone!
“I also feel like the award was a victory for everyone who performs and presents Cowboy Music and Cowboy Poetry, as that is the genre of material I’ve worked into all my performances since 1989. My special thanks to Hal Cannon and the staff of The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Folklife Center, Don and Kathy Edwards, Red Steagall, The Sons of the San Joaquin, Bethany Braley, and Dottie Tinsley (wife of Jim Bob Tinsley), Waddie and Lisa Mitchell, and Ian Tyson - all of whom have been wonderfully supportive friends in the Cowboy Music and Poetry field.”
After the ceremony, Murphey performed a concert that turned out to be a reunion with most of the members of the original Cosmic Cowboy Band from Murphey’s Austin, Texas days. Band members included: Bob Livingston, Gary P. Nunn, Craig Hillis and Herb Steiner. Michael McGeary (the first drummer in the band) and Leonard Arnold (original guitar on “Geronimo”) couldn’t be there, Robert Fripp performed on drums. The concert finale included “Home with the Armadillos” and “Wildfire.”
For more information on Michael Martin Murphey including a complete TOUR SCHEDULE and other appearances, please visit: www.michaelmartinmurphey.comA Many Great Thanks to the DJ’s That Made “THE GOOD BOOK” No.#1!
October 31, 2008
My family and I would like to take this time to thank all of the DJ’s that helped bring “The Good Book” to the top of the charts going on it’s third week at NO.#1!! Praise God!! This songs sends a strong message encouraging others to read the Bible and spread God’s Word. The Bible should be the number one priority in our lives.. Read more
BELLAMY BROTHERS NAMED AS VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR BY THE ICM AWARDS
October 29, 2008
Photo (left to right): Howard Bellamy, Governor Sarah Palin, David Bellamy
Country/Christian Popular Duo Book Another Performance At Palin Rally in Pennsylvania
Nashville, TN (October 21, 2008) —- The accolades keep coming for Country/Christian dynamic duo, Bellamy Brothers, who were honored late last week at the 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM) that was taped at the Trinity Music USA Auditorium in Nashville. The Bellamy Brothers were selected as Vocal Duo of the Year. The brother duo has been enjoying great success with their most recent project, Jesus Is Coming, and have plans for a new Country project and Christian album in the near future.
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Yet To Come Publishing and Caraway Media Group Announce Special Preferred Partner Agreement
September 28, 2008
Pictured L to R are Dove Award Winning Writers/Publishers D.K. & Sherrie Brewster of Yet To Come Publishing and Charles & Rosie Brady of Caraway Media Group & Radioactive Airplay.
Branson, Mo. – (September 28th, 2008) On the opening night of the Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Associations three day annual event for artists and songwriters, the BGSSA and CMG announced a special preferred partner agreement between Dove award winning writers/publishers D.K. & Sherrie Brewster of Yet To Come Publishing and Charles & Rosie Brady of Caraway Media Group.
D.K. Brewster of Yet to Come Publishing stated “CMG’s move into distributing digital downloads to radio stations has been one of the most innovative ideas I have seen. At a time when due to economic realities most are having to cut back on the number of radio stations being serviced, Radioactive Airplay is rapidly expanding the reach of the music of our writers and artists in our association in ways we never thought possible. “
Sherrie Brewster of Yet to Come Publishing commented; “It is exciting to see how God is using Charles & Radioactive Airplay to get the music to the stations so they can share these powerful messages in song with their listeners. This is a wonderful opportunity for our writers and the artists that we work with.”
Charles Brady of CMG & Radioactive Airplay stated that he first became acquainted with DK and Sherrie Brewster through the Emergent Gospel Songfest. In going through hundreds of songs you begin to learn quickly who the Lord has His hand on when it comes to those folks who know and can recognize great music. D.K. & Sherrie have written, co-written and published songs that have won countless major awards including the GMA’s coveted Dove Award and the Song of the Decade Award for “Praise His Name” which was recorded by Jeff and Sheri Easter. Charles noted; “The thing that really attracted me to this talented couple was the passion and devotion they have to working and assisting other writers and artists. That’s exactly the goal we have for our company. The goals we have are to educate, train, and equip those people who God has gifted with the ability to write and/or sing the message of the Gospel in song. When I find others that have those common goals and aspirations to see ministry expanded I want to work with those folks. DK & Sherrie Brewster have demonstrated a real love and passion for the songs and those who write and sing them. I’m honored to be here in Branson, Mo with them this week and with the BGSSA and I’m looking forward to working closely with them in developing this special new membership level for the BGSSA that has my full support behind it.”
The new agreement expands the offerings of Yet to Come Publishing and the BGSSA to include a brand new membership level that offers special pricing for RAA services along with special member opportunities to interact with industry leaders who share a likeminded passion for seeing music that lifts up Jesus Christ made available to every radio station. CMG & Yet To Come Publishing along with the Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Association will be working on special training events & seminars tailored specifically for this new Preferred Partner Membership level. The events of this weekend are just a taste of what is “Yet To Come!”
The Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Association is open for all artists and writers who are looking for an organization that offers regular opportunities for learning about songwriting and expanding the outreach and improving the quality of songs so that they meet the guidelines and quality standards for “broadcast ready” music that can then be offered for radio airplay. To learn more about the opportunities and activities of the BGSSA or to sign up for membership in the organization you can visit www.yettocomeproductions.com
Morris Family Releases New Single
August 26, 2008
The Morris Family
The Morris’s
latest release, “Let The Healing Begin“, has just been released to radio, exclusively through Radioactiveairplay.com
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,
The song, listed in the Southern Gospel category at Radioactive, was written by Van & Kathryn Morris and it recounts the story of Jesus’ encounter with the man with a withered hand. Like many of The Morris’s compositions, this song has an evangelistic aim. Read more
