INSP Adds Daywind Records’ “Live at Oak Tree” Series
August 23, 2010
INSP Adds Daywind Records’ “Live at Oak Tree” Series
Unique “reality” series gives viewers access to their favorite Christian music artists as they record, talk about life on the road, and mingle with other artists.
Indian Land, SC – INSP – The Inspiration Network today announced that it has added Daywind Records’ “Live at Oak Tree” series to its programming line-up. The series, which offers behind-the-scenes interviews and performances with popular Christian music artists, airs on INSP Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:30pm EST and weekdays at 6:30pm EST.
“Our viewers are huge fans of Christian music, so we’re excited to partner with Daywind Records to bring ‘Live at Oak Tree’ to INSP,” said Doug Butts, INSP’s SVP of Programming. “This is a fun, engaging program that connects viewers to their favorite artists and meets their desire to be entertained.”
“Live at Oak Tree” offers exclusive access to Christian music fans who have wondered what it’s like to be in the studio with artists such as Greater Vision, Mark Lowry, Crabb Revival, Clint Brown, and others. This series answers this question in an entertaining fashion. From arriving at the studio, going through hair styling and makeup, to recording signature songs, cameras follow these artists all day, capturing what viewers might not otherwise be able to experience. Viewers also get a rare sneak peek into the heart and soul of the artists via personal interviews and the stories behind their songs.
Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and “Live at Oak Tree” is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. In addition to the artists mentioned, Daywind also is home to such great artists as Legacy Five, The Perrys, and Brian Free and Assurance, among others. For more information visit www.daywindrecords.com.
INSP is available in more than 60 million homes across the US on more than 2,800 cable systems and on DIRECTV channel 364 and DISH Network channel 259. Viewers can check their local program guides for channel line-up information or visit www.insp.com.
My Heart Will Always Be In Carolina to Air August 22nd at 6:30 PM
August 17, 2010
UNC TV will be airing an encore broadcast of the TV program “My Heart Will Always Be In Carolina” with George Hamilton IV from The Grand Ole Opry and The Captain’s Crew on Sunday August 22, 2010 at 6:30 PM. George talks about how he got started in the music business, The Opry, and his time playing for the Billy Graham Crusades. George will be singing and playing some of his favorite songs along with the Captain’s Crew band.
The Captain’s Crew recently celebrated the success of their radio single “Don’t Let The Devil Dance” which debuted on the Radioactive Airplay Top 100 Chart at Number 1 in June. The group is currently releasing their second radio single titled “Change” which was written by group members Ken and Paula Mann.
The band has played at many fairs, festivals and churches over the past 15 years including Merle Fest, The NC State Fair, Singing on the Mountain, The Midnight Jamboree at the Troubadour Theater and the Cowboy Church, both in Nashville. The diversity of the gospel music they sing and play is reflected by the diversity of the artists they have shared the stage with, including Ricky Van Shelton, John Anderson, The Dixie Melody Boys, The Kingston Trio, The Chairman of the Board, Michael Combs, The Greenes, Ronnie McDowell, Wanda Jackson and George Hamilton IV.
You can learn more about The Captain’s Crew by visiting their website at: www.thecaptainsmusic.com
Christian Music Talent, Donna Beauvais, Nominated For Best Actress In The Alaska International Film Festival
July 13, 2010
Christian Music Talent, Donna Beauvais, Nominated For Best Actress In The Alaska International Film Festival
(Beauvais, the voice of animated character, Elf Sparkle, is nominated, along with best actor nominee, John de Lancie.
Both for roles in upcoming Christmas cartoon, Elf Sparkle Meets Christmas The Horse)
Nashville, TN (July 13, 2010) – Christian music’s multi-talented, Donna Beauvais, is nominated for best actress in the upcoming Alaska International Film Festival for her role as Elf Sparkle in an independent animated cartoon entitled, Elf Sparkle Meets Christmas The Horse. Co-star of the film, John de Lancie, best known for his role as Q in the Star Trek series, is also nominated, for best actor for his portrayal of Santa Claus. In addition to the best actress nod, Beauvais is also nominated Read more
Southern Gospel Trio Break Charting Record With 7th Consecutive Number 1
June 1, 2010
Asheboro, NC – June 1st, 2010 – The Southern Gospel Trio, “ONE VOICE” has created a brand new historical record in the charting history of Radioactive Airplay. RAA confirmed today that the latest single release “Everybody Needs Jesus” written by award winning songwriter Mark Mathes, has scored a first time ever, 7th consecutive week at Number 1.
Radio DJ’s from around the world have embraced the song and placed it into heavy rotation. The success of the song is already bringing the Marion IL. based group into several states outside their normal touring area. According to group member Matt Throgmorton, “Although the reason for the release of this song was to broaden our reach, we never dreamed that we would be traveling to SC, TX, AL and beyond within just two months of releasing this song. It has really opened some doors for us and we thank God for using the song to do that.”
One Voice released the song through Radioactive Airplay.Com and the song rapidly became the most downloaded song in the RAA system. According to Charles Brady of Radioactive Airplay, “ The average length of time that a really great song stays at Number 1 is just 2-3 weeks. The previous record was for 5 consecutive weeks which was held by Austins Bridge since 2007 and to be honest I didn’t think that record would ever be broken. To see a song remain at Number 1 for 7 consecutive weeks is just incredible. One Voice rolled up their sleeves and went to work on this song and they are still promoting it by making regular calls to radio. It just goes to show that no one can promote your song and ministry like you can when you know the right way to do it! At RAA we are thrilled to see the success of this hard working group. My personal congratulations to One Voice for all the hard work they put into the promotion of this tremendous song!”
DJ’s and Program Directors can find the song by visiting www.radioactiveairplay.com
About One Voice
One Voice was organized in 2003, and immediately audiences responded overwhelmingly to their rich vocal blend and ability to effectively communicate the message of the Gospel in song. Since the trio’s formation, they have established a firm place at the top of the Christian music ladder in the southern Illinois area.
One Voice has been featured on numerous video tapings in the local area as well as worldwide. Viewers in the southern Illinois area have seen One Voice on local television via TCT and worldwide on such broadcasts on Three Angels Broadcasting Network.
About Radioactive Airplay.Com
Songs released through the Radioactive Airplay system have the chance to be aired on over 3000 radio stations and syndicated radio programs around the world including the music channels on Direct TV and in flight music on major airlines. Many of the largest gospel radio networks around the world are users of the RAA system. RAA represents the most effective and affordable way for record labels, radio promoters and independent recording artists to reach the largest possible targeted audience for their music.
Caraway Media Group Announces New Monthly Radio Chart
May 24, 2010
(Asheboro, NC) – New Monthly Radio Music Week Chart Launched.
Caraway Media Group, a leading provider of music service to radio stations around the world announced a new addition to its weekly charts that cover Americana, Christian Country and Southern Gospel. The first official monthly “Radio Music Week Top 40 Chart” was released today that combines Americana, Christian Country and Southern Gospel into a single chart based on a point system which comes from the total number of monthly plays that a song receives based on the automated charting system from Radioactive Airplay. Com.
The first chart released today represents the month of June, 2010 and will be archived at Radioactive Airplay.Com and published throughout the CMG family of websites and publications.
Derrick Selph To Return As Brian Free & Assurance’s Baritone
May 18, 2010
Hendersonville, TN - Brian Free & Assurance is pleased to announce the return of Derrick Selph to the group’s baritone position. Derrick is thrilled to get back serving God singing Gospel music with BFA.
Derrick will be making his first return appearance on May 20th. Brian Free expressed, “Derrick has been off the road since July of last year. He says he’s ready to come back for good and we’re excited to have him back.”
Randy Crawford will be leaving the group on May 16th.
To learn more about Brian Free & Assurance, visit, www.brianfreeandassurance.com. For further information regarding the Daywind family of artists, visit www.daywindrecords.com.
Marion Illinois Musicians Get National Radio Attention
April 13, 2010
Nashville, TN – “After years of ministering in song to crowds across the country, Marion, IL based Southern Gospel Trio “One Voice” has released their first Radio Single and is receiving rave reviews from people across the nation.” says Johnathan Bond, representative of HIS Choice Music. Bond goes on to say, “Their debut single, “Everybody Needs Jesus” is from their latest album “For All The World”, released with HIS Choice Music, earlier this year.” Matt Throgmorton, vocalist with the group states, “It has been such a blessing to see and hear how the message this song has to offer has touched so many people’s lives.” Matt Throgmorton, Bryan Cowling and Deon Baker make up the trio. They celebrated the release of their current album by performing in their home state of Illinois. They were joined by a live band and hosted a room full of fans, friends and media personnel.
With over 40 years of combined southern gospel experience, the members of “One Voice” have shared the stage with some of the industry’s most talented artists such as The Kingsmen, The Perry’s, Naomi and the Segos and The Lesters to name a few. Since the formation of “One Voice” in 2003, they have been ministering on the road and travel thousands of miles each year spreading the Gospel in music. Over the course of their ministry, they have had the opportunity to share God’s message to congregations from California to Florida and all across the Midwest. They are scheduled as a featured artist on the “Tune of the Sea” Gospel Music Cruise to the Caribbean departing in January, 2011.
For radio release information for “Everybody Needs Jesus”, please visitwww.radioactiveairplay.com. For more information on “One Voice” or to find out how you can join them on the “Tune of the Sea” Gospel Music Cruise, visit their website at www.OneVoiceTrio.org. You can contact Matt Throgmorton, manager of the group, at P.O. Box 384, Marion, IL 62959 or by calling 618.922.9922
Integrity Music Announces National Contest
March 22, 2010
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Two Winners to Receive All-Expense-Paid Trips to New York to Sing
With the Grammy Award Winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
BROOKLYN, NY (March 22, 2010) - - Integrity Music announces the “Sing with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Contest,” an opportunity for two fans to win a trip to New York to sing with the Grammy Award winning Gospel choir at the historic Brooklyn Tabernacle.
To enter, contestants should:
1.) Obtain free backing tracks for songs from the choir’s latest project, Declare Your Name, by emailing a request to singwithbtc@gmail.com. For men, the recommended track is “I Surrender” and for women, “Oh The Cross.”
2.) Prepare a video of his/her song presentation and submit it via You Tube at www.YouTube.com/DeclareYourName, which also includes a message from choir director Carol Cymbala and assistant music director Jason Michael Webb.
The contest is open to U.S. residents only and ends at midnight, April 15. (No purchase is necessary to win.) Entries will be judged by an expert panel that includes Cymbala, Webb and others. The winning two entrants will each receive an all-expense-paid weekend trip for two to New York to sing with the choir.
Originally founded in 1973 with only eight members, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is today one of the most respected choirs in America with six GRAMMY Awards, nine Dove Awards and over four million in album sales to their credit. The 300-voice Gospel choir was born out of the historic Brooklyn Tabernacle in downtown Brooklyn, NY. The Choir, like the church, is a blend of ethnic and economic backgrounds. The ensemble is comprised of passionate and often musically-untrained church members ranging from lawyers and doctors to ex-crack addicts. Additional information regarding the life-changing ministry of the Brooklyn Tabernacle and Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is available at www.brooklyntabernacle.org.
Two New Gaither Vocal Band DVDs Just Released
February 11, 2010
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – February 10, 2010 – EMI CMG Distribution and Gaither Music Group have agreed to extend their 16-year relationship that has already generated sales of more than 22 million albums and videos. The new, long-term agreement extends EMI CMG’s distribution rights in all markets worldwide for all Gaither Music Group audio and video products, including the popular Homecoming series and music from artists such as The Gaither Vocal Band, Bill & Gloria Gaither, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Lynda Randle, The Isaacs, Mark Lowry and more.
The deal also encompasses distribution for Gaither Music Group labels: Spring Hill Music, Coming Home, Slanted Records and Green Hill Music, whose rosters include Jason Crabb who just won his first GRAMMY Award for Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Gospel Album for his solo debut CD. Other artists featured on the labels are DecembeRadio, Beegie Adair, John Tesh, Jim Brickman, Jaimee Paul, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jeff & Sheri Easter and The Martins.
Gaither and EMI CMG have launched the newest chapter of their partnership with the release of two new projects from Gaither Vocal Band – the DVD releases “Reunited” and“Better Day.”
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.
