Multi-Talented Recording Artist, Gordon Mote Honored At SGN Music Awards

Nashville, TN - Multi-talented singer, songwriter and pianist, Gordon Mote was among those honored at the 2008 SGN Music Awards Celebration, which took place April 29 at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN. Mote was named Musician of the Year during the Awards Ceremony, presented by sogospelnews.  Accepting the honor with Mote were his wife, Kimberly, and son, Parker. Read more

Austins Bridge Takes Home A Dove

 

Hendersonville, Tenn. (April 28, 2008) - Daywind recording artist, Austins Bridge took home their first Dove Award for Bluegrass Recorded Song Of The Year, “He’s In Control,” at the 39th Annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards last Wednesday night. The show, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, was broadcast live nationwide on the Gospel Music Channel television network and XM Satellite Radio.

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The Morris Family Release New Single

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

THE BELLAMY BROTHERS GET POWER SOURCE MUSIC MAGAZINE AWARD FOR #1 SINGLE “DRUG PROBLEM”

Nashville, TN (March 21, 2008) —- Country’s favorite brother duo, The Bellamy Brothers, were recently honored at a ceremony at the Power Source Music Magazine offices to receive an award for their #1 single, “Drug Problem.” The single hit the top of the chart for airplay on Country, Christian, and Americana radio stations. The song is from their current album, Jesus Is Coming, which is nominated for two Dove awards, Country Album and Country Recorded Song.

Photo (left to right): Howard Bellamy; Gene Higgins, Publisher and CEO, Power Source Music Magazine; David Bellamy; Jason Higgins, Managing Editor, Power Source Music Magazine

RICHIE MCDONALD ATTENDS NRB IN SUPPORT OF NEW CD

(March 22, 2008) —– Country’s powerhouse vocalist, Richie McDonald, attended his first NRB convention in Nashville in support of his debut Christian CD, I Turn To You. While attending the events, McDonald hooked up with Radio & Records Christian Editor, Kevin Peterson, for an interview that will run close to the June 3 release date for the new album.

Photo (left to right): Kevin Peterson, Richie McDonald

LULU ROMAN AND FREE SPIRIT AGENCY REACH EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING AGREEMENT

Lulu Roman, star of the hit television show Hee Haw, and Dove Award winning singer/songwriter has entered into an exclusive management and booking agreement with Free Spirit Agency. “Lulu is an annointed singer and we are thrilled to have her as a part of our family of artists,” says Terry Dorsey, owner of Free Spirit Agency. “We have some new and exciting things upcoming for Ms. Roman.”

New recording projects are being produced that include new material as well as new arrangements of some of Lulu’s biggest hits. A concert DVD is in the works along with a major tour which is soon to be announced.

“I am happy to be working with the Free Spirit Agency.” says Lulu Roman. “This association is bringing about some new things for my ministry and I am looking forward to what God has in store for us.”