Song Garden Music Group recording artists Rick and Phyllis Webb Recently honored with Honorary Doctorate Degrees

High Point, NC: Laurel University, an interdenominational Christian University in High Point, North Carolina recently honored Rick and Phyllis Webb, of the Rick Webb Family honorary Doctorate Degrees of Fine Arts, Saturday May 5, 2012 during the Spring commencement. The Webbs were honored and recognized for their 30 years of Music Ministry in the US

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JAMIE GRACE AND LEELAND JOIN NICK HALL FOR ‘UNITE’ NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER GATHERING

Pictured at last week’s UNITE National Day of Prayer gathering in Minneapolis are (l-r) Evangelist and PULSE Movement Founder Nick Hall; Leeland’s Mike Smith and Leeland Mooring; Jamie Grace; and Leeland’s Jack Mooring. (photo: Nicola Losik) MINNEAPOLIS— The second annual UNITE National Day of Prayer gathering, held last Thursday at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci

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Marshall Hall’s Single, “Brighter One,” Featured On The CW’s Hart Of Dixie

Hendersonville, TN – The CW Network welcomed a new voice to their Hart of Dixie TV show recently. While Southern Gospel audiences and Gaither fans will find it familiar, many new fans were pleasantly surprised by the sounds of this terrific singer and his fresh music. The voice of Daywind Records’ artist, Marshall Hall (formerly

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Singing In The Foothills Tickets Now Available!

One of the most highly anticipated Southern Gospel Music events is set to take place on June 21st – June 23rd at the Wilkesboro Raceway Park in North Wilkesboro, NC. Singing In The Foothills tickets are now available. The talent lineup reads like a who’s who of Southern Gospel and Bluegrass Gospel Artists. The annual

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Daywind Artists Shine At The 43rd Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards

Hendersonville, TN (April 20, 2012) – The 43rd annual GMA Dove Awards celebrated another great year in Gospel music last night, April 19th, at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by David Mann & Chonda Pierce, the crowd enjoyed performances by some of the top artists in the industry, including Kari Jobe, Lecrae,

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Radioactive Airplay.Com Releases Exclusive Radio Single “Hands of Hope”

Radioactive Airplay.Com has been selected to exclusively release a brand new radio single featuring many world renowned Christian artists. The song “Hands of Hope” is a song that addresses the issue of Domestic Violence. RAA spokesperson Charles Brady noted “The song brings together a wonderful collection of talent from multiple genres to address a very

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Song Marks 100th Anniversary of The Sinking Titanic

The Song “The Sinking Titanic” marks it’s 100th year along with the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Darleen’s Mother was 14 years old when the ship sank.She and a friend began writing the song a few days after. Her friend passed away in later years. When Darleen was old enough to understand what happen,and found

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Charlie Griffin . . . Always Singing A Song!

Southern Gospel Recording Artist Charlie Griffin shares with our readers his journey in Southern Gospel Music. His recent radio release “Sing Sing” on Radioactive Airplay.Com has been quickly climbing the charts. My first memories of southern gospel music came as a small child. I would be loaded into the car on Sunday mornings with my

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The Eastmen Quartet Top The March 2012 TOP 40 CHART

Congratulations to The Eastmen Quartet of North Carolina for having the Number 1 Radio Song for the month of March! The Eastmen Quartet (EQ) is an all-male Southern Gospel Quartet dedicated to winning the lost for the LORD Jesus Christ through the ministry of their music and personal testimony. Based in Jacksonville North Carolina, EQ

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Harris Family Capture This Weeks Southern Gospel Top 100 Chart

This week we congratulate The Harris Family for capturing the Number 1 position on the Radio Music Week Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart. The Harris Family is a Southern Gospel music ministry from Pasadena, Texas. Current members of the group consist of Roger and Sue Harris, along with their youngest daughter, Kristen. Roger and Sue

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Harris Family Capture This Weeks Southern Gospel Top 100 Chart

Harris Family Capture This Weeks Southern Gospel Top 100 Chart

March 07, 2012by adminNo comments

This week we congratulate The Harris Family for capturing the Number 1 position on the Radio Music Week Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart.

The Harris Family is a Southern Gospel music ministry from Pasadena, Texas. Current members of the group consist of Roger and Sue Harris, along with their youngest daughter, Kristen. Roger and Sue also have another daughter, Shanna, who sang with the group for a time, however, she is now serving the Lord in other areas of ministry.

Both Roger and Sue grew up playing and singing various types of music and developed a special love for music at an early age. That love was obviously passed down to their children. Although music, as well as their faith, has always been a big part of their lives, The Harris Family began singing together as an organized Southern Gospel group in early 2003.

DJ’s can find the latest releases for The Harris Family at http://www.radioactiveairplay.com/members/1397/

Palmetto State Quartet Partners to bring Southern Gospel Music to Wider Audience

Palmetto State Quartet Partners to bring Southern Gospel Music to Wider Audience

February 27, 2012by adminNo comments

PALMETTO STATE POISED TO EXPAND REACH

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The historic Palmetto State Quartet announces the newest incarnation of this enduring vocal ensemble that defies the quartet label. The group assembles not four, but five vocalists, and breaks out of any traditional mold by refusing to define its members by vocal part. The diverse lineup includes: Mike Allen, a fixture on the popular Gaither Homecoming television series, who had never signed on officially with any one group until now; Jeremy Easley, the X-Factor season-one, top-15 finalist (male vocalist ages 15–30 category) who received a standing ovation from Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, and L. A. Reid; Paul Lancaster, longtime Palmetto State member and former member of the Mullins, winner of two Dove Awards with gospel music siblings, the Martins; Casey Martin, popular keyboardist for an array of secular and gospel artists, brings a soulful influence and plays an integral part in the PSQ presentation; David Staton, Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer, producer, and adroit industry thought leader; and Larry Strickland, who sang with the famous Stamps Quartet in the ’70′s when they backed up Elvis Presley, and has been seen on the OWN network show, The Judds.

Editorial – Sony Music Raises Prices On Houston Catalog: WHY?

February 21, 2012by adminNo comments

Charles Brady - Editor - SoGospel.Com

In a move that raised the ire of fans and brought about an apology by record giant Sony, the prices of music from the Whitney Houston catalog simultaneously rose in price and in sales. A very important fact that I found amazing was that of the 101,000 album sales 91K plus were digital downloads. That’s 90% digital downloads and 10% physical product.

While it is true that the Gospel Music industry trails a few years behind the secular music industry it is a clear signal that the days of physical products are swiftly coming to an end and artists who have in the past just shrugged off the digital distribution elements of their recording contracts had better quickly learn the value of the digital aspect of their contracts.

Digital distribution rights in todays economy represent the largest single income element in music sales for an artist (or label). Think of it. Once the song is recorded and released and promoted the costs of the physical product and its distribution to the fan is almost nil. Translation: 90% or more pure profit. No manufacturing cost, no shipping cost from the manufacturer to distributors, no warehousing costs, no printing costs, no shipping costs to the fan. Just 90% or more profit. And these days artists and labels are moving (and rightly so) toward direct distribution to the fan. Why pay itunes or some other company 50% or more and get lost among millions of other tunes when you can keep 100% by doing direct distribution through the artist or record label website? Some may say well it’s because that’s where the fans are and if you are a very well known artist that may be true. What confuses me though are the artists who push fans to iTunes from their own website while the fan could buy it directly on the artist site? How dumb is that? It’s like saying hey fan! I’m glad you’re here and you can buy my song directly here on my site and my ministry gets 100% or you can click on this iTunes link I have posted here on my site and I may get 10-40% in a couple months…. HEY DUMMY’S! HERE’s YOUR SIGN! DUH….

While many record labels push the artists towards performance & tours for their income it is important for any artist who is serious about their future and their future income earnings to become students of contract law or a client of a competent music attorney for guidance in future contract negotiations.

Houston’s passing also sheds light once again on the value of the songwriter and the publishing aspect of an artists career. Singer/Songwriters often fall prey to contracts that fold in the writers & publishing royalties into the hands of the record label. But that’s another article in itself!

For now here is an interesting video regarding the future earnings or lack thereof for the Houston estate. Now if we could just eliminate the thugs, drugs and enablers of these great talents maybe we could enjoy them beyond age 50.

Daywind Studios Gain International Attention

Daywind Studios Gain International Attention

February 20, 2012by adminNo comments

Hendersonville, TN – For Southern Gospel Music fans in the United States, accessing the latest music from top groups is as easy as turning on the radio or visiting the local Christian bookstore. However, fans in other parts of the world do not enjoy the same conveniences that so many of us take for granted. Despite the obstacles, Southern Gospel Music continues to attract fans from countries as far away as Australia.

For Greg and Jill Lanyon, weekends consist of traveling to local churches and conferences around their hometown of Stanthorpe in rural Australia. Although there are many Southern Gospel fans in this area of Australia, the genre is not widely sung, and Christian bookstores that would provide physical copies of the music are sparse. Even churches are widespread, making it difficult for many families to regularly attend. Working as a team, Greg and Jill travel to these churches, ministering through both the Word and song. At the urging of close friends and family, the Lanyons decided that it might be time to take the next step in their ministry by having Jill record her very first CD. “We are ministering in rural areas without a lot of spiritual influence. These songs really minister and encourage the people who hear them,” shares Jill Lanyon. “Doing a CD is a way to leave the music with them that they can continue to enjoy after we’re gone.” After nearly 20 years of using Daywind soundtracks, the Daywind name was at the forefront of their minds when choosing the right studio in which to record the CD. Upon further research and a meeting with Daywind’s Rick Schweinsberg, Daywind’s excellence within Southern Gospel music and involvement with the top groups in the industry became evident, and the Lanyons decided that recording at Daywind Studios was the right choice.

Looking for a professional, yet personal experience, all while receiving the best value for the money, the Lanyons made the nearly 9,000 mile trip from Stanthorpe, Australia to Hendersonville, TN. Jill spent the first day recording vocals in the Daywind studio, with award-winning Daywind songwriter Marty Funderburk in the producer’s chair. After completing the vocals on the 10-song CD, the second day included a professional photoshoot at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Resort. Within a couple weeks, the mixes and graphics will be finalized, and Jill Lanyon’s first custom CD will be available for those congregations in Australia.

“Our experience with Daywind from beginning to end has been exceptional,” comments Greg Lanyon. “The professionalism of the equipment and the studio was great. The equipment is very modern and the staff was great! Thanks to Rick [Schweinsberg] for all his help in getting us around and we look forward to continuing our association with Daywind in the future.”

Johnny Sansom, Director of the Daywind Recording Department, adds, “It was such a pleasure working with and having the Lanyons with us here at Daywind Studios. They found out about our recording services through the use of our soundtracks that they have been using for many years. This is a true testament of how Daywind tracks are used around the world.”

For more information on Daywind Studios, visit daywindrecordingstudio.com. For more information on Daywind Soundtracks, visit daywind.com or call 1.800.635.9581.

Daywind Music Group is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. Daywind Records is home to such great artists as Greater Vision, Blackwood Brothers, and the Mark Trammell Quartet, among others.

Religious Broadcasters Prepare for 69th Annual NRB Convention in Nashville, TN

Religious Broadcasters Prepare for 69th Annual NRB Convention in Nashville, TN

February 14, 2012by adminNo comments

The 69th annual NRB Convention & Exposition will be held in Nashville, February 18-21. This year will be once again offer an impressive line-up of General Session speakers, Educational Sessions, networking opportunities and an Expo Floor to meet the needs of Religious Broadcasters. This year convention goers will enjoy the brand new $9.2 million renovation at the Radisson Opryland.

The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is a non-partisan, international association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers. Their mission is to advance biblical truth; to promote media excellence; and to defend free speech. In addition to promoting standards of excellence, integrity, and accountability, NRB also provides networking, educational, ministry, and fellowship opportunities for its members.

Michael Youssef, Ph.D

The 2012 NRB Convention & Exposition will feature a presentation by Michael Youssef, Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, during the Tuesday, February 21st International Keynote Session at NRB 2012 in Nashville, TN.

NRB President & CEO Dr. Frank Wright commented, “We are delighted to have Michael speak at NRB 2012. His passion for reaching the lost for Christ is an encouragement to so many.”

Michael Youssef, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef, a worldwide ministry that leads the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ through the creative use of media and on-the-ground ministry teams. His weekly television programs and daily radio programs are broadcast in 20 languages and seen in more than 200 countries — airing 3,800 times per week. He is also the founding pastor of The Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, GA.

Dr. Youssef was born in Egypt, and lived in Lebanon and Australia before coming to the United States. In 1984, he fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. He holds degrees from Moore College in Sydney, Australia, and from Fuller Theological Seminary in California. In 1984, he earned a Ph.D. in social anthropology from Emory University. He has authored more than 20 books, including his most recent, The Greatest Lie.

The Rick Webb Family

Attendees to the convention this year will be in for a special musical treat as they get to enjoy America’s Premiere Family Vocal Group, The Rick Webb Family. This year the Rick Webb Family was presented with the Radioactive Airplay Artist of Year and Song of Year awards. The Artist of the Year and Song of the Year are the most prestigious awards presented by radio as they represent more than 3200 broadcasters and millions of listeners world-wide. The Rick Webb Family recently launched their 30th Anniversary Celebration Tour this year with stops across the nation at many of America’s most prestigious churches and convention centers.

The annual NRB Convention & Exposition is the largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of nearly 200 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their ministries. NRB 2012 is being held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN, February 18-21, 2012. For registration and other Convention information go to: www.nrbconvention.org

To learn more about The Rick Webb Family you can visit their website at: www.rickwebbfamily.com

Danny Norman Releases “Reasons” Video & Radio Single Inspired by Real-Life Events

Danny Norman Releases “Reasons” Video & Radio Single Inspired by Real-Life Events

February 08, 2012by adminNo comments

Christian Country songwriter and recording artist, Danny Norman, of Carbondale, IL, released “Reasons” this week on Radioactive Airplay.Com and the song debuted at number 3 on the Radio Music Week Southern Gospel Top 100 Chart. Dj’s can download a copy for broadcast purposes by visiting the site at http://www.radioactiveairplay.com/members/1864/

According to Radioactive Airplay spokesperson Charles Brady, “Danny has released several songs at Radioactive Airplay and is currently one of our Top 5 artists. This latest release “Reasons” is by far one of the most moving and powerful songs I’ve heard. I’ve often said that no one can connect with a song like a singer-songwriter can and Danny Norman is one of the top in the nation right now! This is an incredible song and radio loves it!”

“Reasons,” was inspired by an incident that took place with a friend of Danny’s, who is also a pastor, during one of his concerts. As Danny was ministering in song to his friend’s congregation and souls were being stirred, everyone began to feel the spirit of revival. As Danny began to encourage his friend, he realized the message was going to the pastor and not the congregation and that God was preparing his friend for something in the near future. Shortly after this experience, Danny turned on his computer to find that some of his friend’s immediate family had been killed in an auto accident. That afternoon Danny was found by his wife weeping in his study and writing “Reasons.” Inspired by real-life events, this song & video will move you.

Video Director Scott Lucas of Catacomb Music stated, “This video was an incredible experience. It is one thing to direct such an emotional video, but to also act in it… too much for words“, says Scott. “I believe that this video is going to touch so many lives & look forward to hearing the stories that come in from people after they have viewed the ‘Reason’s’ music video.”

For more information on Danny Norman visit http://www.dannynorman.net

New Presence Gospel Quartet Joins SoGospel.Com Ministry Directory

New Presence Gospel Quartet Joins SoGospel.Com Ministry Directory

February 06, 2012by adminNo comments

We want to welcome the New Presence Gospel Quartet from  Westerville, OH  to the SoGospel.com  Ministry Directory!

 

New Presence Gospel Quartet
Home 450 N. State Street Westerville, OH 43082 Work Phone: 614-989-4885 Work Phone: 614-805-7790
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Editorial – Consider This….

February 02, 2012by adminNo comments

Charles Brady

Consider This……

As an artist involved in music ministry great care needs to be taken to protect at all times the public perception of your personal life, your calling and your message. How is your personal life and ministry perceived? What steps do you take to keep the message of your ministry on track and the perception of the validity of your calling in the proper context?

While the internet and all of its promotional possibilities is a wonderful thing for mass exposure, Christian Artists in particular must use caution and care to make sure that their message is heard clearly and not distorted by secular things like personal opinions or secular activities or thoughts from a bad mood day.

I think Jesus summed it up pretty well when He said “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.”

Any artist who declares that their “personal life is none of anyone’s business” may need to look for other lines of work….. Because like it or not, your life IS your ministry! Especially when you’re tweeting it to the world!

Charles Brady-Editor & Publisher
SoGospel.Com

Radioactive Airplay Featured Artists

Radioactive Airplay Featured Artists

February 01, 2012by adminNo comments

What a great group of talent for this months Featured Artists at Radioactive Airplay! While only radio stations can currently download these great hit songs the fans can check out the artist page and find links directly to the artist websites where in most cases they can preview music and make purchases directly from the artists. To visit each artist just click on the links on the right to learn more!

Bird Lands on Guitar in the middle of Bluegrass Show

January 31, 2012by adminNo comments

File this one under “you’ve got to be kidding me” This was from a live show in Denton, NC. Who says birds don’t have great taste in music?

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