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.
The Pfeifers Reach Scheduling Agreement With Beckie Simmons Agency
May 16, 2009
Keelings Release U-Turn
May 16, 2009
The Keelings Release “The Golden Street” - Debuts at Number 2 on the RAA Top 100 Chart
March 2, 2009
The Keelings of Hadley, PA are pleased to announce their latest release, “The Golden Street”, to radio via Radioactive Airplay. The song was co-written by Randy Keeling, lead singer of The Keelings and Charles Jarvis of Warren, OH. The new song features a country style ballad that leads the listener on a musical journey into the possibilities of what that first glimpse of Heaven may be like. “The Golden Street” was produced and orchestrated by Wesley Pritchard and Milton Smith at Mill-West Studios in Fayetteville, NC. The new song is featured on The Keeling’s latest CD release, U-Turn.
The Keelings are independent artists and have performed and promoted Southern Gospel music since 1993. For more information about the group, please visit www.thekeelings.org .
DJ’s and radio hosts, we thank you in advance for playing our song and adding it to your playlist. The song is now available for down load at www.radioactiveairplay.com
According to Charles Brady of Radioactive Airplay the song debuted at Number 2 on the Radioactive Airplay Top 100 Chart.
Wallace Family Releases New Single “Heaven’s Girls” to Radio
March 2, 2009
The Wallace Family have released their first single of the year, ’Heaven’s Girls’, to radio and is it now available for download from Radioactive Airplay.
Heaven’s Girls is dedicated in loving memory of Toni Mattern, Daylin Lorenz, and Kayla Cooke. These precious family members, whom, all attended the Wallaces’ home church, Freedom COG in Emory, TX, went home to be with Jesus after a tragic auto accident on August 2nd 2007.
God gave Matt this song on the day He called these loved ones home and the Wallaces sang it at their funeral. As each of us goes through trials and tribulations, know that we are not promised tomorrow so we must cherish every moment and all the memories we have, and stay anchored in Christ.
The Wallace Family has truly been blessed with a special anointing of the Holy Spirit, just take a moment and shut your eyes and let the spirit flow!
The Wallace Family joins the TOP 100 Artists of 2008 on Radioactive Airplay as Artist #4, and they have 2 songs on the TOP 100 SONGS of 2008 chart. They ended 2008 with three #1 songs on RAA charts in the span of 6 months.
Direct Link to The Wallace Family on RA: http://www.radioactiveairplay.com/members/845/
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BGSSA Songwriter of the Year Releases Timely Radio Single Via Radioactive Airplay
February 25, 2009
(BRANSON, MO) - Yet To Come Ministries announces the release of “The End Is Near” by award winning BGSSA member Julie Renee to radio through Radioactive Airplay.Com. The song is a powerful message penned by the Songwriter of the Year for the Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Association.
According to Radioactive Airplay president Charles Brady, “Julie Renee is a very gifted writer with a wonderful voice. Recently, Rosie and I had the honor of personally experiencing the ministry of this multi-gifted artist. Julie delivers the hope of the message of the Gospel in Song with anointing and exceptional talent and skill. This is a wonderful song with a very relevant and timely message.”
“A song for the times” is how Sherrie Brewster of Yet To Come Publishing described Julie Renee’s newest radio release, “The End Is Near”. This song is a powerful message about how quickly we are approaching the last chapter of God’s Holy Word! “We don’t have to be bible scholar’s,” Julie says, “to see that we are living in exciting times! As God gave me this song, He placed such a burden on my heart to shout out the urgency of our call. There is still so much work to do and time is running out!”
Radio DJ’s can download Julie Renee’s newest radio release for broadcast purposes by visiting www.radioactiveairplay.com
Sisters Sign With Daywind Records
February 25, 2009
Pictured left to right: Ed Leonard (President of Daywind Records), Kim Ruppe Lord, Valerie Ruppe, Norman Holland (Daywind Records’ Vice President and A&R Director), and Heather Ruppe Day
Hendersonville, TN (Feb. 19, 2009) - Daywind Records is pleased to announce the signing of the dynamic family trio, Sisters. Kim Ruppe Lord, Heather Ruppe Day, and Valerie Ruppe met in Hendersonville, TN, yesterday to make the long-term relationship with Daywind official. Plans for their first Daywind recording are underway.
Many will remember these three ladies from their years as a part of The Ruppes. Their soaring harmonies are unforgettable. From the song they made a classic, “Angels In The Room,” to their stunning hit song, “Under His Wings,” these Sisters know how to deliver great music and ministry.
Daywind Records’ president, Ed Leonard said, “What an unbelievable sound and anointing these ladies bring to our music. We are honored to work with them.”
Kim Ruppe Lord expressed her excitement about the future, “Sisters has been our dream for a long time. We’ve just had to wait for the ‘right’ time. We believe that Daywind is a door that God has opened for us. We are excited to work with this excellent team. We are standing on the verse from Ephesians 3:20, ‘Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.’”
You may find Sisters on tour with their extended family group, Lordsong, or you may find all of them on a Mark Lowry tour event, but Daywind Records is proud that you can also find them here, as a part of the great family of Daywind artists.
To learn more about Sisters, visit sistersmusic.org. For more information on all the talented artists at Daywind, visit daywindrecords.com
Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. In addition to Sisters, Daywind is home to such great artists as Triumphant Quartet and Karen Peck and New River, among others.
Phil Cross Brings “Song of a Lifetime” to First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Ga
February 14, 2009
Phil Cross Music announces they will present Song of a Lifetime, a night of classic Gospel songs and stories, at First Baptist Church of Atlanta (FBA). Dr. Charles Stanley will welcome everyone as legends and rising artists in Gospel music will tell the stories behind the songs, as well as give performances of classic songs.
On February 15, Phil Cross’s Song of a Lifetime comes to First Baptist Atlanta. The free concert will feature The Hoppers, Phil Cross and Crossing, Squire Parsons, Mosie Lister, Mitchel Jon, and Mallory Ledford. FBA’s own Atlanta Worship Choir and Orchestra will also perform. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the church’s worship auditorium.
Producer Phil Cross envisioned Song of a Lifetime to celebrate both songs and performers, both songwriters and singers. Believing that the human heart was designed to be inspired and refreshed by music, Cross has produced a series of concert events, along with a DVD, that showcase and celebrate Gospel music and its message of good news.
Copies of the new DVD of the first “Song of a Lifetime” event at NQC is available now for purchase at www.philcrossmusic.com
Over 1000 Artists and Fans Join SoGoCity In First 18 Days!
February 8, 2009
Asheboro, NC – (SoGoCity.Com) SoGoCity, the newest website property of the Caraway Media Group family of sites which includes SoGospel.Com, the very first Southern Gospel Dot Com has seen unprecedented growth in the first 18 days. According to founder and (mayor) of the new online Social Networking site for Gospel Music artists and fans, Charles Brady, the site exceeded the community planners goal of 1000 members in 30 days in an astonishing 18 days.
SoGoCity represents a great opportunity for artists, pastors, event planners, fans and radio and industry personal a unique social networking community that includes numerous features including individual customizable home pages complete with video and audio capabilities. Event postings and personal Blogs along with an active discussion forum, picture uploading capabilities, live chat room and a special comment wall for each member along with the most recent activity. Members can also start and join a number of special groups that deal with different aspects from writing to those wanting the latest news from the SoGoCityNews Desk.
According to founder Charles Brady, much of the growth is due to the members themselves who have sent out an average of 10,000 invitations a day to new friends to come and join the new Social Network. “It is amazing to me and the members of the SoGoCity Court, a small group of handpicked members that keep a watchful eye on the site, at the speed in which the community is growing. I have never seen anything quite like it.” Charles stated.
Members that are signing up are literally coming from around the globe. Charles noted that the growth of this new social network is a testament to the growing popularity of Southern Gospel Music being fueled by popular artists like the Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Hasse and Signature Sound, Gordon Mote and many of the popular Gaither Homecoming artists. Some of those artists like Woody Wright, Ann Downing, and the Whisnants & the Mike LeFevre Quartet joined those first 1000 members to the new social networking site. Along with great artists are great writers like Phil Cross, Sydney Coble, Twila LaBar, DK & Sherrie Brewster and a host of other well know prolific writers.
One of the most interesting aspects of the site involves a group from Honduras that are singing southern gospel in Spanish in English speaking churches. The response to the group Samaritan Revival has been nothing short of unbelievable as folks are scrambling to find out more about this group that has also attracted the attention of Daywind’s Ed Leonard. According to Charles and others on the site it is like listening to a Spanish version of the Gaither Vocal Band! They are incredible! The group is on a tour in the US now and they are being overwhelmed with invitations from churches as they learn of this exciting new group with a very unique ministry.
A free membership to the social networking community for Gospel Music enthusiast is available by visiting www.sogocity.com and completing the sign-up form. While signing up new members can upload a profile picture of themselves (180×180 pixels) and select how much email they’d like to receive from the network. “I’d recommend unchecking some of those notifications until things level off a bit,” Charles stated. Unless of course you like getting tons of email. With the tremendous activity level the site is seeing it can fill up an email box quickly, he noted.
