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Integrity Music Releases “The Power of One”
June 11, 2009
Integrity Music Releases The Power of One - Worship Leader Edition from GRAMMY Winning Worship Artist Israel Houghton
New DVD/CD Resource Features original full album PLUS Live, Acoustic Video & Audio Performances, Instructional Videos, Song Stories, Chord Charts & More
MOBILE, Alabama (June 9, 2009) – Integrity Music announces the release of The Power Of One – Worship Leader Edition, a new product for worship leaders and musicians that features music, video and a variety of resource materials from GRAMMY, Stellar and Dove Award winning worship artist Israel Houghton.
“This is an incredible resource for churches, small groups… anyone who wants to translate Israel’s songs into a small to medium worship setting,” said Jay King, Vice President of Artist Development/A&R. “It’s a ‘must have’.”
The new, 3-disc Worship Leader Edition of Houghton’s critically-acclaimed project features the original, full album for The Power of One plus a DVD and a resource-packed, enhanced CD that includes acoustic versions of 11 songs from the original album.
The DVD contains a live performance of acoustic versions of songs from the album. The intimate setting features Houghton on lead vocals/guitar/piano backed by Aaron Lindsey on piano, Akil Thompson on bass and Javier Solis on percussion. In addition, the DVD contains song stories and guitar instructional tutorials hosted by Houghton.
The Worship Leader Edition enhanced CD contains matching, acoustic audio from the DVD plus sheet music, chord charts and lyric text files for all songs.*
Integrity Music Promotes Jay King
June 11, 2009
Integrity Music Announces Executive Promotion, Welcomes New Staff Member
MOBILE, Alabama (June 9, 2009) - - Integrity Music announces the promotion of Jay King from Senior Director of Artist Development to Vice President of Artist Development/A&R. The label also welcomes new staff member Angel “Chico” Gonzalez to the A&R team.
King, who has been employed with Integrity for three years, oversees artist development and A&R related issues for the label’s signed and distributed artists and worship leaders. This includes: GRAMMY Award winner Israel Houghton, Lincoln Brewster, Hillsong, Dove Award winner Paul Baloche, Stellar Award winner Jonathan Nelson, Kari Jobe and GRAMMY Award winners Mary Mary among others.
Previously, King served as head of A&R for Gotee Records where he worked with groundbreaking Christian artists such as Family Force 5, Relient K, Out of Eden and GRITS. King reports directly to Integrity Music’s VP/General Manager, John Coleman.
“We are happier than ever to be a part of this incredible ministry and label and that is largely because of Jay King’s tenacious belief in our collective vision,” says artist Israel Houghton with whom King worked closely during the creation and release of Houghton’s critically-acclaimed new album, The Power of One. “We love you, Jay… congrats!”
Chico Gonzalez joins the company as an A&R manager, reporting to King. In this role, he brings seven years of experience in Christian music as he interfaces directly with Integrity’s artists, producers and production staff. Previously, Gonzalez worked with artists such as GRITS, Out of Eden and DJ Maj and also worked on the popular Hip Hope album collection.
Coleman adds: “We are pleased to announce Jay’s promotion and Chico’s addition to our team. This is recognition of Jay’s work in leading this department towards a broader view of A&R and Artist Development, a view that increases the intensity with which we think about everything from strategy, touring, and marketing as well as the more traditional creative elements of A&R. Adding Chico Gonzalez to this team further strengthens our ability to facilitate our artists’ ministry and fulfill our mission of ‘helping people worldwide experience the manifest presence of God’.”
Integrity Music is a label of Integrity Media, a privately-held media/communications company that produces, publishes and distributes Christian music and related products that help facilitate a Christian lifestyle. The company’s products are sold throughout the United States and in over 160 other countries.
Integrity’s offices are headquartered in Mobile, Alabama with subsidiary offices in Tennessee, Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.integritymusic.com.
Violet Maynard Releases “My Refuge”
June 11, 2009
In a soft melodic melody of hope Violet Maynard in her newest radio release weaves a story of peace and assurance in her latest song “My Refuge.” According to the response she has seen at Radioactive Airplay it is obvious that the song is resonating well with DJ’s and their listeners across the country and around the world.
RAA head Charles Brady noted; “Radio DJ’s often play a vital role in our lives doing what they can to help and inspire and encourage the folks who listen to them every day. I guess in one sense they’re like our emotional therapist! They spin songs that help us kick start our day, make it through our day and then serve us up a good portion of excitement during the drive time home. In a time when so many people are hurting and looking for help and answers in such a depressed time, Violet Maynard’s song gives a strong sense of hope and peace and direction as she declares “He Is My Refuge!” What a powerful message! What a needed message! And Violet Maynard delivers the song in a persuasive and believable fashion! “
The song recently released on Radioactive Airplay was immediately embraced by many DJ’s and propelled it to a debut on the Top 100 Chart at Number 4! That is impressive by any standards but especially so for an Independent Recording Artist.
Fans can hear Violet at a number of upcoming events including the new Branson Gospel Music Convention which will be held at the Branson Convention Center in Branson MO. She will be at Booth #543 during the event. She will also be appearing at the Heir Wave Radio Gospel Music Showcase at the Horseshoe Theatre in the Monett City Auditorium in Monett MO on July 18th.
For more information on Violet Maynard including her touring schedule you can visit her website at http://www.violetmaynard.com or you can email her at info@violetmaynard.com
DJ’s can download her newest Top 10 single at http://www.radioactiveairplay.com/members/495/
Gaynelle Travis - Feb 10th 1957 - June 2nd 2009
June 4, 2009
Gaynelle Travis
Gaynelle Yarboro Travis, 52, of N.C. Hwy 150 South, passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009, at the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC following a year long battle with cancer.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 6th at 11 a.m. at the Higher Ground Baptist Church, where she was a member, by Pastor Vardis Rains and Charles Brady. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Gaynelle was born on Feb. 10, 1957, in Davidson County to Walt Howard Yarboro and Mary Lee Knotts Yarboro. She was a founding member of her church. She also taught Sunday school for the sixth- to eighth- grade class, was the music director and a member of the Ladies Group. She was a very talented and gifted singer-songwriter and she recorded three professionally produced albums. Gaynelle released 5 songs to radio which all became Top 10 songs and had her first Number 1 hit song titled “God Gave Them To Us” in June of 2008. Gaynelle traveled with her husband Mackie Travis and had dynamic music ministry that touched countless people across the nation and reached around the world by radio. She was preceded in death by her father.
Surviving are her husband, Mackie Woodrow Travis of the home; two sons, Jonathan Travis and his wife, Melissa, of Houston, Texas, and Matthew Travis and his wife, Teresa, of Linwood; her mother of Linwood; seven grandchildren, Elijah, Jada, Corbin, Isaac, Jonah, Cayden and Enoch; two brothers, Walton Yarboro of Linwood and Tim Yarboro and his wife, Lee, of Lexington; and four sisters, Rosalie Groce and her husband, Carroll, of Greer, S.C., Becky Michael of Linwood, Joyce Honeycutt of Lexington and Alice Coleman and her husband, Earl, of Thomasville.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5th at Davidson Funeral Home, at the Lexington Chapel and other times at the home on N.C. Highway 150.
Memorials may be made to Higher Ground Baptist Church Building Fund, 1351 Lamb Road, Lexington, NC 27295.
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Independent Recording Artist Gaynelle Travis Has Passed Away
June 1, 2009
Mackie and Gaynelle Travis
Gaynelle and Mackies son just arrived from TX about an hour ago. Gaynelle has just passed away and entered into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 5
1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.
5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
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I just received a call from Mackie Travis tonight. It is one of those calls that you always hope you never have to get. It appears that Gaynelle Travis, one of the most gifted and talented singer/songwriters I have ever known is losing her battle tonight and the family has been called in.
I couldn’t begin to put into words the emotions and the rollercoaster ride of hope and faith and despair that we not only feel but we know that the family must also be going through. This is the kind of thing that is not supposed to happening. Not to someone so gifted…. so young.
I’d ask you to take a moment if you would and pray a prayer for Gaynelle, Mackie, their 2 sons and daughter-in-laws and those 7 wonderful grandkids that love their grandparents so much. Pray for Gaynelle’s church family at Higher Ground Baptist Church in Lexington, NC
One of the sons is flying in from Texas tonight. Please pray that he gets a chance to be with his mom.
We pray for a miracle tonight because without it Gaynelle will soon be in the arms of her Lord. I know how much she loves Him. That has always been clear and very plain. She has represented her Lord in a great way. Many people have been touched by her ministry. I pray that tonight God grants us the miracle that is needed to keep her here with all of those of us who feel like we just couldn’t make it without Gaynelle.
Thanks for your prayers for Gaynelle tonight and for all the Travis family.
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/
Ascension Quartet Releasing New CD with Heartwarming Records
May 16, 2009
(Nashville, TN) Heartwarming Records ( a division of Homeland Entertainment Group) announces a new recording agreement with the Ascension Quartet of Lebanon Missouri. The Ascension Quartet has been ministering in concerts, state fairs, fund raising events, private events and churches across the Midwest and surrounding areas since early 1974.
Producer Nick Bruno began recording with the Ascension Quartet in April and has a planned early summer release. Heartwarming Records and The Ascension Quartet are excited about the new yet to be untitled project that Traditional Quartet and secular audiences both should be eager to listen to. You can find out more information about the ascension quartet and the anticipated release date by going to www.ascensionquartet.com
Pictured Left to Right Scott Godsey of Homeland Entertainment, Producer Nick Bruno, David Hartwell of the Ascension Quartet and Homeland Entertainment CEO Bob Jones Jr. Seated Ascension Quartet Member David Parnell.
Cross & Crown Music Launched
May 16, 2009
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.—Cross & Crown Music launched this week just outside Nashville, Tennessee. Cross & Crown Records, 4 Square, Morning Star and Cedar Hill record labels are encompassed within the music company. The recording labels are currently home to Heirline, the Kirklands, New Ground, the Greesons, Diane Rudd, the Northmen and a plethora of other well known Southern Gospel artists. The company plans to release classic favorites from the Morning Star label and are pursuing additional musicians to add to their ever growing roster. Cross & Crown Music will also offer custom projects for groups who desire the experience and excitement of recording in Nashville, Tennessee.
145 Music Group Opens State Of The Art Studio
March 2, 2009
Nashville, TN—-A state-of-the-art studio has been added to the list of services now being offered by the 145 Music Group. Located in Nashville, just minutes from Music Row, the facility has been given the name, “Diamond 6 Studios.”
According to Paul Martin, A&R Director for the 145 Music Group, the studio is an overdue addition to the organization. Martin stated: “With the number of artists wishing to record with the 145 Music Group, we felt the acquisition of our own recording studio was the logical step to take. After researching a number of studios, when we saw this one, we knew this was the one.” Martin continued, “Diamond 6 Studios, features one of the most fantastic layouts of any studio in town. The control room is laid out so the engineer and producer have a clear view into every section of the studio when tracking. While the layout is amazing, it still cannot compare to the sound. We are confident, Diamond 6 Studios will be the home of many outstanding Southern Gospel projects.”
Diamond Six Studios has all the features of some of the finest studios in the nation. Diamond 6 features all the latest digital recording equipment while still retaining a full complement of analog equipment with the centerpiece being it’s 54 channel Soundcraft console. Other features of Diamond 6 include a complete “organ room” equipped with names such as Hammond, Leslie and Wurlitzer. A 5’6” Behr Brothers Grand Piano also has it’s own isolation room.
For more information about 145 Music Group’s Diamond 6 Studios and the “grand opening” specials being offered, visit the website at: www.145MusicGroup.com
