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Hope's Call finishes new project June 28, 2002
 (Press Release) - Hope's Call has just finished recording a new project as a result of Solid Gospel's Big One Grand Prize. This was accomplished due to the sponsorship of Daywind, N House Tape and Disc, and Solid Gospel. They are thankful and also very excited about what God is doing in their ministry. They have expressed the hope that this project will be exactly what it is titled, an "Offering of Praise" to their Lord. Roger Talley produced their first project and the group was thrilled to have his help on this latest effort as well. "Offering of Praise" is scheduled for release in mid July. To learn more about Hope's Call visit them atwww.hopescall.com .
Pictured above: Jeri VanEck, engineer Terry Thompson, Donna Beauvais, Jessica Beauvais, and producer Roger Talley.
BMI Christian Music Awards name 'Testify' song of the year June 28, 2002
NASHVILLE, June 24, 2002 -- Performing rights organization BMI saluted the writers and publishers of the past year’s most performed Christian songs during the BMI Christian Music Awards tonight, with highest honors reserved for Dottie Peoples’s “Testify,” songwriter/publisher Toby McKeehan, Achtober Songs, and EMI Christian Music Publishing. Paul Corbin, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, and Joyce Rice, Director, Writer/Publisher Relations, Nashville, handed out the Citations of Achievement recognizing 28 songs among six categories, with the presentation culminating in the announcements of Christian Song, Songwriter, and Publisher of the Year (including all genres).
Staged at the company’s Music Row offices, the event spotlighted the top songs in the Adult Contemporary, Christian Hit Radio, Inspirational, Rock, Southern Gospel and Urban Gospel categories. Special performances were given by Dottie Peoples, Mark Schultz, and the quartet CrossWay for the crowd of two hundred writers, artists, and executives.
Dottie Peoples earned the BMI Crystal for Most Performed Christian Song of the Year as writer and publisher of “Testify." Published through Dottie Peoples Publishing and International Atlanta Music Company, “Testify” was recorded by The Talley Trio for their Southern Gospel album Testament, as well as by Peoples for her album God Can and God Will.
BMI’s Citations of Achievement are given in recognition of popularity in the field of Christian music, as measured by feature broadcast performances on American radio and television. The 2002 Christian Music Awards eligibility period ran January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001.
Founded in 1940, BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents approximately 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. Through its music performance and reciprocal agreements, it grants businesses and media access to its repertoire of approximately 4.5 million musical works from around the world.
A complete list of the winners of the 2002 BMI Christian Music Awards and high-resolution photos are available for downloading on the BMI Media Relations web site at press.bmi.com.
Singing News Top 5 Fan Award Nominations announced June 28, 2002
The top 5 nominations for the 'Singing News 2002 Fan Awards' have been announced. Nominations for the awards are made through the magazines subscribers who received a ballot with the April issue. The final ballot will be in an upcoming issue and the winners will be announced and awards given out during the National Quartet Convention in Louieville, KY coming in September.
The top 5 nominations are:
Male Singer
Crabb, Jason - Crabb Family
Free, Brian Brian Free & Assurance
Parker, Ivan - Soloist
Talley, Kirk - Soloist
Wolfe, Gerald Greater Vision
Female Singer
Bean, Peg McKamey McKameys
Easter, Sheri Jeff & Sheri Easter
Gooch, Karen Peck Karen Peck & New River
Hopper, Kim Hoppers
Talley, Debra Talley Trio
Young Artist
Crabb, Jason - Crabb Family
Freeman, Misty Freemans
Shelnut, Randy ³Scoot² Dixie Echoes
Talley, Lauren Talley Trio
Waldroup, Jason Greater Vision
Horizon Individual
Hodges, Billy Dixie Echoes
Inman, Scott - Poet Voices
Owens, Ian Cumberland Quartet
Phillips, Eric Formerly Melody Masters Qt - Now Mark Trammell Trio
Thompson, Amber Nelons
Horizon Group
Carolina Boys
David's Heart
Haire Famiy
McRae's
Ricky Atkinson & Compassion
Tenor
Free, Brian - Brian Free & Assurance
Parrack, Jay - Gold City
Rulapaugh, John Dove Brothers Quartet
Sutton, David Kingdom Heirs
Waldroup, Jason Greater Vision
Lead
Dove, McCray - Dove Brothers Quartet
Fowler, Scott Legacy Five
Rice, Arthur - Kingdom Heirs
Wilburn, Jonathan Gold City
Wolfe, Gerald Greater Vision
Baritone
Dove, Eric Dove Brothers Quartet
French, Steve Kingdom Heirs
Griffin, Rodney Greater Vision
Shelnut, Randy "Scoot" Dixie Echoes
Trammell, Mark Formerly Gold City - Now Mark Trammell Trio
Bass
Bennett, Eric Kingdom Heirs
Holcomb, Mike Inspirations
McDonald, Gene Florida Boys
Porter, Burman Dove Brothers Quartet
Riley, Tim Gold City
Alto
Easter, Sheri Jeff & Sheri Easter
Hopper, Connie Hoppers
Stuffle, Libbi Perrys
Talley, Debra Talley Trio
Woodard, Carol McKameys
Soprano
Fortner, Connie McKameys
Gooch, Karen Peck Karen Peck & New River
Greene, TaRanda - Greenes
Hopper, Kim Hoppers
Ritchie, Charlotte Jeff & Sheri Easter
Soloist
Bowling, Mike
Combs, Michael
Haase, Ernie
Parker, Ivan
Talley, Kirk
Trio
Booth Brothers
Greater Vision
Greenes
Karen Peck & New River
Talley Trio
Mixed Quartet
Crabb Family
Hoppers
Isaacs
McKameys
Perrys
Traditional Male Quartet
Dove Brothers Quartet
Gold City
Inspirations
Kingdom Heirs
Legacy Five
Pianist
Bennett, Roger Legacy Five
Ishee, Andrew Palmetto State Quartet
Simmons, Richard - Dove Brothers Quartet
Stice, Jeff - Kingdom Heirs
Varnado, Stewart - Dixie Echoes
Musician
Fortner, Roger - McKameys
Hopper, Michael - Hoppers
Lovelace, Tim Tim & Mary Alice Lovelace
Surrett, Sonya Isaacs
Surrett, Tim - Isaacs
Band
Crabb Family Band
Dixie Echoes
Gold City Band
Isaacs Band
Kingdom Heirs Band
Video
Heroes Of The Faith Legacy Five
Live at Atlanta First Baptist Greater Vision
Live From Thomas Road Gold City
Living Out The Dream - Crabb Family
Talley Reunion Talley Trio & Kirk Talley
Album
Changed Forever - Perrys
Heroes Of The Faith Legacy Five
Live at Atlanta First Baptist Greater Vision
Pure Vintage - Inspirations
So Close To Home - Brian Free & Assurance
Songwriter
Crabb, Gerald
Cross, Phil
Griffin, Rodney
Parsons, Squire
Talley, Kirk
Song
He Calms Me - McKameys
Heroes Of The Faith - Legacy Five
I Believe - Gold City
I Rest My Case At The Cross - Perrys
I Wanna Know How It Feels - Karen Peck & New River
I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now - Inspirations
I've Been Rescued - Kingdom Heirs
Soon We Will See - Greater Vision
The Key - Poet Voices
The Reason That I'm Standing - Crabb Family
For more information, go to the Singing News website
www.singingnews.com
New April Potter Agency sign Mark Trammell Trio June 28, 2002
GOODLETTSVILLE,TN (Press Release) Effective immediately, April Potter-Holleman announces the formation of a new booking agency, called April Potter Agency.
April's roots in gospel music begin at a ripe old age. April states, "My parents, grand-parents and great-grand parents were all gospel music lovers. I attended my first concert when I was only 2 weeks old. I knew I was called to be a part of this gospel music family even when I was very small."
Potter graduated from Phil Campbell High School in Phil Campbell, AL and attended the University of North Alabama in Florence. She received her Bachelor of Science in Music with a concentration in Music Business and a minor in Business Administration. She completed her internship under Norman Holland at what is now known as Spring Hill Music Group. She traveled with Jeff and Sheri Easter as their road nanny and office assistant. After leaving the road April returned to Nashville, where she was hired in June of 1996 by The Harper Agency. She served as booking agent until May of 2002. "I felt like the Lord was asking me to leave and step out in faith, so placing my career, finances, hopes and dreams in His hands, I turned in my resignation from the place I had learned to call home. Ed and Jeff and everyone at The Harper Agency have been like family to me, so it was a hard decision to follow through with. I knew the Lord was leading me to do something different and when Mark and LaResa Trammell called me, I knew what I was called to do."
April's first group to sign will be The Mark Trammell Trio. "I am excited about working with Mark and the guys. I have grown to love and respect Mark over the years and after meeting with them, I found out our vision was the same- To evangelize the lost and edify the body of Christ through song," says April.
To contact April Potter Agency, you may write them at P.O. Box 174, Goodlettsville, TN 37070, call at 615-851-9072 or visit their website at www.aprilpotteragency.com
Ed Enoch & Golden Covenant has new bass singer June 28, 2002
Ed Enoch and Golden Covenant are pleased to announce David Hester as their new Bass vocalist. David is from North Carolina and for the past three years has sang with the Lumber River Quartet. He's a wonderful singer and we are blessed to have him join the group.
George Younce health update June 28, 2002
 George Younce, bass singer of the Cathedrals, has found that his dizzy spells and stomach problems are due to an irregular heart rhythm. This recently was discoverd after he has been wearing a special device to help discover his health problems. Through George's friend,son in law and former Cathedral member Ernie Haase's email he has sent out the following from Gina, George Younce's daughter, who writes:
"George's 30 day "Event Monitor" results show that his episodes are due to an irregular heart rhythm originating in the lower chamber of his heart. When this occurs, it causes the lower and upper chambers to beat out of sync, thus explaining his symptoms of a stomach flutter and lightheadedness. This irregular rhythm, which lasts anywhere from 5 to 8 seconds, also causes a sudden drop in blood pressure which is causing the lightheadedness and dizzy feelings. Therefore, his doctor plans to replace his current ICD (pacemaker/defibrillator) with an upgraded model called a "Duel Chamber" ICD which includes an extra 'lead wire' to help eliminate the arrhythmia. This procedure will be performed at the Cleveland Clinic and will require an overnight stay. We should know the scheduled surgery date by this Wednesday.
"George and his family are elated to finally have an answer to these unexplained and distressing symptoms. We are praising the Lord for answered prayer and for the skilled and caring doctors He has blessed George with both in Akron and Cleveland, and we are very thankful for each one of them. Our family wants you to know that we are sincerely overwhelmed by the medical advice, information, concern, encouragement, love, and much needed prayers you have sent our way these past few months. What can we say, you are definitely the best!!"
Son Sound Music Group launch new web site June 18, 2002
(Press Release) - Son Sound Music Group's brand new Web site has been launched successfully. The Web site which can be found at www.sonsound.com features details on the recording studio, online store, press releases archives, artist links, radio promotion information, details about the in-house graphics design company and a guestbook for your feedback, as well as contact information for the offices. The project is being developed and maintained by Nick Deem of Cairo, WV which is also responsible for the development and maintenance of other popular Southern Gospel Web sites. The folks at Son Sound invite you to visit their Web site soon. Be sure and sign the guestbook and tell us what you think.
Daryl Petree announces new CD with new compositions June 11, 2002
(Press Release) For the past several years the Petree name has been linked with song writing. Daryl's brother Larry has written over 41 Southern Gospel chart toppers like "When Dust Shall Sing," "Like Never Before," "Lazarus Come Forth" & "I'm Gonna Move."
Arlie Petree (Daryl's father) has been a great song writer sense the 50's. writing classics like "He'll be There" (sung by Betty Jean Robinson), "I know Him" as sung by Gov. Jimmy Davis. And hundreds more including his latest #1 "Roll That Burden on Me."
Currently, Daryl, who is an international evangelist and singer/songwriter in his own right is promoting a new CD that features his new compositions. Included on this recording is a song written by Merle Haggard, "Jesus Take A Hold." This song is being considered to be the first single on the project and a major introduction of Daryl Petree to the world of S.G.M.
For more information about Daryl go to http://www.angelfire.com/pe2/darylpetree/
Mark Trammell Trio debut announced June 11, 2002
(Press Release) - Charlie Waller Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion announced the debut appearance of the Mark Trammell Trio will be Saturday August 17th at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion in Greenville, SC. I am please to have Mark, Joseph and Eric join us for the reunion this year. I would like to extend a special welcome to all their fans and friends to come and support this their first official appearance. Further information may be obtained by calling our office at 864-288-5251 or check the Concert Billboard page in the Singing News.
Daywind Music Group signs Legacy Five June 11, 2002
HENDERSONVILLE, TN(Press Release) - Daywind Music Group has just signed an exclusive recording agreement with Legacy Five. This traditional Southern Gospel quartet consists of former Cathedral members, Roger Bennett and Scott Fowler, along with Glenn Dustin, Tony Jarman and Scott Howard.
In order to carry on the legacy of the award-winning Cathedral Quartet, Legacy Five was formed in 1999. Since their formation, the group has made numerous appearances including the Gaither Homecoming Video Series, Gospel Music Week 2002 and the National Quartet Convention.
"We are excited to welcome Legacy Five into the Daywind family of artists. Their purpose and heart for God fits perfectly with our commitment to spread the Gospel through music," states Ed Leonard, President of Daywind Music Group.
Scott Fowler adds, "Daywind, as a record company, and the people there have proven themselves through consistency and hard work. Legacy Five is honored to be a part of this family."
Roger Bennett continues, "I have known Norman Holland for years and am so excited to rekindled old friendships and make new ones. We are looking forward to working with Wayne Haun, whom we consider one of the most talented people in Gospel music."
For further information regarding Legacy Five, visitwww.legacyfive.com.
Stead Fast signs with Son Sound June 9, 2002
(Press Release) - Son Sound Music Group of Gastonia, North Carolina is pleased to announce the signing of Stand Fast to a recording contract with the company's Son Sound Platinum label. After many successful years as musicians and singers with the outstanding Bluegrass Gospel group, Standing Tall, Tony Roberson, Jimmy Owens and Dennis Long will be joined by Michael Ballard in continuing the familiar sound so popular with the many fans they have made across the country while a part of Standing Tall.
Stand Fast is scheduled to begin work on their first Son Sound Platinum project on June 14 with a projected release date in August. If you would more information about the group, give Tony a call at 828-657-9440.
Lordsong names Warner Robins artist to fill soprano position June 9, 2002
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Daywind recording artist, LordSong is pleased to announce that they have hired Amber Franks from Warner Robbins, GA to fill the soprano position. Amber hails from a musical background, including previously traveling with The Ruppes, while one of their members was on leave.
LordSong recently completed a successful tour with Mark Lowry and performed during the 33rd Annual Dove Awards Pre-Show. The trio displays soaring harmonies with an appeal to traditional southern gospel music fans.
The group continues to make strides in Gospel music with performances from GMA's Seminar in the Rockies, the Gaither Homecoming Video Series, GM Week 2002 and the Mark Lowry Show to the 2001 Christian Booksellers Convention with Joyce Meyer.
Day Three, LordSong’s current project, is distributed by Word Entertainment and New Day Christian Distributors.
For more information on LordSong visit www.lordsong.org.
Rejoice! signs with Applause Central June 6, 2002
NASHVILLE, TN(Press Release) - Applause Central, has added another fantastic act to its roster... Homeland recording artists Rejoice!
This female trio is "talent times three" and has already made it's mark in the Southern Gospel Music industry. Rejoice! has been nominated for Horizon Group of the Year by both the Singing News and the Southern Gospel Music Association. The group's last two singles, "Joys Gonna Come" and "Just Beyond the River Jordan" have both been chart busters. In addition, Rejoice! has been featured on Bill Gaither Homecoming concerts and videos.
Legacy Five signs with Daywind June 6, 2002
Ed Leonard of the Daywind Music Group announced today that the Daywind Music Group has signed Legacy Five to a record deal. More information announced later by Daywind.
Hoskins Family debuts at Gaither Homecoming June 6, 2002
(Press Release) Bill Gaither, The Gaither Vocal Band, Janet Paschal, Anthony Burger, The Talley Trio, Ben Speer, The Hoppers, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Kevin Williams, the Homecoming Friends and one of the hottest new groups in the Southern Gospel industry, The Hoskins Family, shared the stage May 24-26 in Gatlinburg, TN at Bill Gaither’s annual Homecoming event, Family Fest.
The Hoskins Family's debut Homecoming appearance was met with a standing ovation and enthusiastic response. They featured their latest radio single, “Safe Thus Far,” along with other selections from their brand new Daywind release, Safe Thus Far.
The Hoskins Family was recently featured on the 2001 National Quartet ConventiOn, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Mark Lowry Show, during Gospel Music Week 2002 and the Inspirational Network (INSP), aloNg with touring nationally. They participated in a promotional retail appearance at Word Distribution’s International Sales Conference and will be included at Seminar in the Rockies in Estes Park, CO.
Safe Thus Far was released April 30, 2002, and is distributed by Word Entertainment and New Day Christian Distributors.
Dottie Rambo records duet with Dolly Parton June 6, 2002
 Nashville, TN - Gospel music legend, Dottie Rambo recently teamed up with country music legend, Dolly Parton in the recording studio. The pair dueted on an up-tempo gospel tune written by Rambo titled "Stand By The River." The duet will appear on Dottie Rambo's upcoming album later this year.
While in the studio Rambo and Parton filmed a music video for the song. The video will debut on a PAX TV special titled, "More Than The Music Live: An All Star Tribute To Dottie Rambo." The video will be used as a roll-in segment for the TV special which will actually be filmed with a live audience at the Ryman Auditorium on July 31, 2002, hosted by Barbara Mandrell.
"Dottie Rambo is a special and precious person. I have always loved her and her writing. I think she is one of the most incredible writers of our time...or anybody's time," says Parton who first met Rambo in the 60's.
Parton, a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame and a seven time Grammy winner also filmed an interview for a documentary about Rambo which will also air on the PAX TV network later this year. Rambo, a Grammy winner and multiple Dove winner states "Dolly and I go back to her early days in Nashville and being with her was just like old times for me. We plan to write a song together and hope to do more recordings together in the future. I'm just proud to call her my friend."
Dottie Rambo is a member of the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame and the Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame (which is located at Parton's theme park Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN). As a songwriter she has written over 2,500 songs recorded by Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dottie West, Barbara Mandrell, The Oak Ridge Boys, Johnny Cash and more. The ASCAP Foundation awarded Rambo with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement award last year. As a recording artist Dottie has recorded over 80 albums.
For more information or to schedule interviews with Dottie Rambo please contact Larry Ferguson at 615-279-0710.
For more information on the More Than The Music TV Special contact Stephen Yake Productions at 615-254-2700.
Naomi & The Segos prepare to record new project June 6, 2002
 (Press Release) - SGMA Hall of Fame member Naomi Sego has announced plans for her group, Naomi and The Segos, to start recording their new project, and Naomi's 71st project soon. The group will be recording the project at Son Sound Recording Studio in Bessemer City, NC and will be the 2nd project for the group on the Son Sound Platinum label.
According to Naomi, "We felt very comfortable at Son Sound during the recording of our 70th project entitled MILESTONES. Table sales of this project have been going extremely well, and we are in negotiations to be picked up for distribution to bookstores soon. We consider the staff at Son Sound to be family, and we are excited about all the long, tiring work we have in front of us. We just hope this new project will be a blessing to someone and that the Lord will use it to help lead someone to Calvary."
The title for this project has yet to be named. The initial plan is to have the project officially released in time for the opening day of the National Quartet Convention this coming September.
Naomi and The Segos are based in Centerville, Georgia and still perform around 250 dates yearly. Naomi, who will be starting her 44th year of full-time ministry this coming November, is joined by Scott Spangler from Bristol, Tennessee singing baritone, and Aaron Crisler of Austell, Georgia singing tenor.
Mencer, White & Cheney sign promotion agreement June 6, 2002
NASHVILLE, TN(Press Release) - Mencer, White & Cheney have entered into a Radio Promotions Agreement with DJ Man Promotions. Sheldon Mencer, Jonathan White & Steven Cheney have a vocal blend that will definitely catch your ear and move your heart.
With over 600 songs to their credit, Sheldon and Steven have penned some of Gospel Music's most noted songs - songs such as, Mercy River, Lead Me To The Rock, The Tomb Is Empty and Sweet Peace. Their new project, Great Are You Lord contains 11 GREAT new songs.
Phillip Emery states, "These guys are simply awesome, and I'm proud to be working with them." A special pre-release CD single of their new song, "I'm A Whosoever" has been shipped to select radio stations. It will be shipped nationally in early July on the new DJ Man Hit Singles, Volume 3 compilation.
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