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Three #1's from Talley Trio's recent album September 28, 2003
(Arden, NC)-The Talley Trio's magnificent praise anthem "I Love The Lord" reached the # 1 position on the October Singing News Top 80 Chart giving the popular family group an impressive three number one hits from their "Hope For Tomorrow" project, which released last year from Horizon Records.
The Talleys were at home in Morristown, Tennessee when they received the news and needless to say, they were thrilled by it. Roger Talley stated, "We're humbled by this recognition and somewhat elated by the warm reception "I Love the Lord" received from a large number of Southern Gospel music programmers throughout the country. It's a real blessing for Debra, Lauren, and myself to see and experience firsthand what God is accomplishing through this song. People literally lift their hands in praise to the One worthy of
ALL praise whenever they hear it."
Two other songs from their "Hope For Tomorrow" project made it to the number one spot on the Singing News Top 80 Chart as well. In March 2003, "The Answer Is Christ," written by Chris Binion & Terry Wilkins reached the # 1 position and was preceded in November 2002 by "The Healer," written by Gerald Crabb. "The Healer" held the top spot for two consecutive months.
On September 11, 2003 during the annually held National Quartet Convention, Singing News fans named Debra Talley their Favorite Alto, while daughter Lauren Talley was selected their Favorite Young Artist at the weeklong event in Louisville, Kentucky.
On October 14th, 2003 Horizon Records releases the Talley Trio's latest studio project titled, "The Message". The first single from the album is "Jesus Saves," which shipped September 24th to twelve hundred radio stations and music programmers throughout the U.S., Canada, and a number of foreign countries on the October 2003 edition of the Crossroads Airplay Sampler.
For more information regarding the Talley Trio's latest single or their project, "The Message," contact Jim Stover at Crossroads (800-966-7664 Ext. 310) or email jstover@crossroadsmusic.com For additional information about The Talley Trio and their ministry, please visit the Crossroads website at www.crossroadsmusic.com
or the Talley Trio website at www.talleytrio.com .
GAC to broadcast Christian Country Music Awards September 28, 2003
Nashville, TN (9/26/03) .Great American Country, Inc. is teaming up with the Christian Country Music Association to air the 9th annual Christian Country Music Awards show live from the Ryman Auditorium on November 6th at 8:00 PM EST.
"This is the most exciting thing that has happened to Christian country music since the founding of the Christian Country Music Association. It will take Christian country music to another level," says Gene Higgins, President of the CCMA. "We are honored to have GAC working with our organization. The 2003 awards show will prove to be the best ever."
Lisa Ryan of the "700 Club" and "Nashville Star" winner Buddy Jewell, will host the event. Performers and presenters include Jimmy Wayne,
Daron Norwood, Sherrie Austin, Marty Raybon, LaVerne Tripp, Dottie Rambo, the Fox Brothers, and many others yet to be announced.
"We are thrilled to be affiliated with a major award show which celebrates a genre of music that is very popular, but hasn't received much television exposure," said Jeffrey C. Wayne, President of GAC. "Our goal is to bring much-deserved mainstream attention to Christian country music and make the award show available to a larger market than ever before."
In addition to GAC, the Christian Country Music Awards show will air via delayed broadcast on over a dozen other networks, including ETCtv (on PAX), CNL (Europe), Gospel Music Television, Daystar (on Direct TV), and Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), with a combined potential of more than 400 million viewers worldwide.
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, Kroger, Tower Records, Hecht's, the Ryman Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or (615)255-9600.
The televised presentation of the member-voted Christian Country Music Awards is the keynote event of the Christian Country Music Association Convention, slated for November 2nd - 6th in Nashville, TN. For award show tickets, broadcast schedules, and convention information, go to www.ccma.cc or call MPR, 615.248.4444.
The Christian Country Music Association was founded in 1992 to faithfully serve and support its members interested or involved in Christian Country and/or other forms of Christian or positive music through their careers, ministries, or businesses. The Christian Country Music Association publishes Power Source magazine, and provides education, resources, products, services, promotional opportunities, and events for the purpose of touching and changing lives through the message of music.
Signature Sound Quartet announces new members September 25, 2003
Ernie Haase has announced two new additions to Signature Sound Quartet. Here is the message he sent to fans on his E-Team email list. For more information, visit signaturesoundquartet.com.
Hey Team!!!!!!!!!
Good news................. We have been blessed by the addition of two great men.
I want to introduce to you Roy Webb & Ryan Seaton.
Roy Webb has been playing the piano for SSQ for the last few weeks. However, it is now official........................ Roy has taken the job and is our new piano player.
Roy and his wife Jamie are from Cincinnati, Ohio. They have two wonderful kids Mallory (age 8) and Braydon (Age 5)
Roy is a funny man and we are excited about what he brings to the group. I promise you are going to love this guy.
We are also proud to announce the hiring of Ryan Seaton as our new lead singer. Ryan is from Cynthiana, Indiana (Evansville Area) He is 23 years old and is single. Ryan has been the lead singer for the Melody Boys Quartet out of Littlerock, AR since Jan of 2003.
He will be fulfilling his last dates with The Melody Boys on Sept. 28 and joining SSQ the following week.
Interim lead singer and dear friend Wesley Pritchard will be staying on a couple more weeks to teach Ryan his part.
Wesley and I talked and prayed at length about taking the job himself on a full time bases. Wesley finally decided that it would not be in the best interest of his family. With his duties at his fathers church in Fayetteville, NC and with the two businesses he and his wife Teresa have in their home town, Wesley felt that this was something he just could not do.
I told Wesley that he need not feel bad..................... everyone loves you and will respect your decision just as I love you and respect your decision. No one can fault a man for putting his own dreams and wishes on the back burner for the welfare of his dear family.
I love Wesley very much and I love his family! They are the salt of the earth and I am a richer man for knowing them.
I also told Wesley that as far as I'm concerned that he is still a member of the SSQ!!! Anytime he wants to hop on the bus and sing he will always be welcome by us and by you our dear friends.
We are excited about the additions and for what the future holds.
Speaking of the future................... Bill Gaither had us stop by his office last week and sing for him and listen to some songs that he wants us to record.............. We did and were so blessed to have been able to spend quality time with Mr. Gaither.
He also invited us to the biggest celebration event of the year Jubilate' 2003 in Charlotte, NC. The doors keep opening and were so grateful for the friends who have stood with us and have prayed for us. God is so good and you are dear to our hearts!
In closing................ we just put a bunch of pictures on the website.................. check them out ........... I think you will like them very much.
Hope to see you soon
God Bless,
Ernie & The Boys (Doug, Tim, David, Wesley, Roy, Ryan, George, Russ, Barney, Otis, Ernest T............................ our crew keeps growing :)
Diamond Award winners also announced at NQC September 25, 2003
The Southern Gospel Diamond Awards Friday morning brought the Diamond sponsored by SGN Scoops were also announced in Louisville, Ky. during this years National Quartet Convention with the following award winners:
JD Sumner Living Legend Award - Naomi Sego Reader
Group of the Year - Gaither Vocal Band
Trio of the Year - HisSong
Soloist of the Year - Ivan Parker
Male Vocalist - David Phelps
Female Vocalist - Sheri Easter
Instrumentalist of the Year - Anthony Burger
Sunrise Award - HisSong
Songwriter of the Year - Kirk Talley
Video of the Year - The Trio (Having A Good Time)
Song of the Year - "I Rest My Case at the Cross"
Album of the Year - Jeff & Sheri Easter (My Oh My)
Lou Hildreth Award - Beckie Simmons and Faye Shedd
Voice of the Gospel Impact Award - Signature Sound
The Paul Heil Award - Gary Wilson, Southern Gospel USA
Lifetime Achievement Award - Roy "Pop" Lewis
SGN Scoops has a website with the latest Southern Gospel Music scoops, news and reviews.
2003 Singing News Fan Awards announced September 25, 2003
The 2003 Singing News Fan Awards were announced during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky earlier this month. Greater Vision once again won multiple awards with three, Rodney Griffin of GV also was named song writer of the year. Other multiple winners with two awards each for the group or a member were The Hoppers, Gold City, Signature Sound Quartet and The Talley Trio. The Song Of The Year honors went to the Inspirations for "We Need To Thank God". A complete list of the winners is below.
Traditional Male Quartet - Gold City
Traditional Mixed Quartet - Hoppers
Trio - Greater Vision
Soloist - Ivan Parker
Female Singer - Kim Hopper - Hoppers
Male Singer - Gerald Wolfe - Greater Vision
Alto - Debra Talley - Talley Trio
Soprano - Kim Hopper - Hoppers
Bass - Gene McDonald - Florida Boys
Baritone - Rodney Griffin - Greater Vision
Lead - Jonathan Wilburn - Gold City
Tenor - Ernie Haase - Signature Sound
Pianist - Roger Bennett - Legacy Five
Musician - Tim Lovelace - Tim & Mary Alice Lovelace
Band - Crabb Family Band
Young Artist - Lauren Talley - Talley Trio
Songwriter - Rodney Griffin
Favorite Song - "We Need to Thank God" - Inspirations
Favorite Album - Quartets - Greater Vision
Favorite Video - Hometown - McKameys
Horizon Group - Signature Sound
Horizon individual - Andrew Smith - Dove Brothers
Marvin Norcross Award - Glen Allred - Florida Boys
Small Market DJ - John Whisnant - WCIS, Morganton, NC
Medium Market DJ - Gary Richardson - WJCR, Upton, KY
Large Market DJ - Rodney Baucom - WXRI, Winston-Salem, NC
Syndicated Radio Program - The Gospel Greats - Paul Heil
Superfan - Mary Ann Price – Gardendale, AL
Dolly Parton - Dottie Rambo duet goes #1 on CC charts September 25, 2003
Nashville, TN - Dolly Parton was recently presented a number one plaque for her duet with Gospel Queen Dottie Rambo entitled, "Stand By The River." Larry Ferguson (Dottie's manager) presented Parton with the award at a recent recording session.
"What an honor it was to present this special lady with this award. Dottie Rambo loves Dolly very much and appreciates her friendship as well as the success of their duet, "Stand By The River," states Ferguson.
The duet appears as the title track on Rambo's latest Spring Hill Records release. A video for the duet appears on a new DVD/VHS release, "We Shall Behold Him - A Tribute to Dottie Rambo." Released last year, the single went number one on the Christian Country charts for the month of December. Airplay and chart action still continues to date.
Success from the single also increases as the song is nominated for "Song Of The Year" and "Video of The Year" while the pair is nominated for "Duo Of The Year." Parton also earns the "Mainstream Artist" nomination while Rambo earns nominations for "Entertainer of The Year," "Female Vocalist," "Pioneer" and "Songwriter." Winners for the CCMA awards will be announced November 6 on the CCMA award telecast live on the Great American Country Network and later on PAX, TBN and in syndication.
Signature Sound Qt. wins awards at NQC September 25, 2003
Nashville, TN– Southern Gospel's newest award-winning quartet, Signature Sound, earned their place among Gospel music's finest in Louisville, KY during the National Quartet Convention as they captured Singing News Fan Awards for both Horizon Group of the Year and Favorite Tenor (Ernie Haase).
Welcoming new members Roy Webb (piano) and interim lead singer Wesley Pritchard, Signature Sound took their place center stage twice during the week-long concert series, performing songs from their newest recordings, including the Cathedral Records release, Stand By Me.
Also during the week's activities Signature Sound received the Diamond Award's Voice of the Gospel Impact Award and was recognized by WFIA in Louisville for being voted favorite performer by attendees of this year's WFIA Gospel Jubilee Concert Series in Louisville.
Ernie Haase, award-winning tenor for Signature Sound, joined his fellow group members in their excitement about the week's events.
"I said from the stage this week that God doesn't call great men, He simply has a great calling," states Haase. "Signature Sound is so humbled to be a part of this calling. We are excited about what the future holds for Signature Sound. We're not slowing down. We're just getting started."
Daywind signs McRaes September 25, 2003
HENDERSONVILLE, TN(Press Release) - Daywind Music Group of Hendersonville, TN, recently announced the signing of Annie and Kelly McRae to their award -winning roster of artists.
Annie and Kelly McRae currently keep a very busy schedule on their journey to spread the love of God throughout the nation through their music ministry. However, Annie and Kelly actually began their journey years ago when they started performing in small country churches in their hometown of Waynesboro, MS.
The McRaes' radio history includes songs such as "Walk On The Water," "He Bore My Burden For Me," "Lord, Shake These Chains," and most recently, "I Will Overcome." Their current single, "Mountain Top For Me," was penned by BMI Songwriter of the Year, Gerald Crabb.
The duo signed their exclusive recording agreement with Daywind Records during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY.
Mark Trammell Trio signs with Daywind September 6, 2003
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.—Daywind Music Group of Hendersonville, TN, recently announced the signing of the Mark Trammell Trio, one of Southern Gospel music’s most exciting upcoming trios, to an exclusive recording contract.
“I’ve know Mark for years and worked with him during his time with Gold City. We are happy to join together with this outstanding group of men.,” commented Norman Holland, A&R Director/Vice-President of Daywind Music Group.
The Mark Trammell Trio consist of Mark Trammell, known for his days with Gold City, Greater Vision, the Kingsmen and the Cathedrals; Joseph Smith, who hails from his days with Perfect Heart and the Booth Brothers; and Eric Phillips, son of the legendary Kingsmen tenor Ernie Phillips.
The trio is currently nominated for Horizon Group of the Year for the 2003 Singing News Fan Awards, as well as Baritone of the Year (Trammell.). They will be performing Wednesday night during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY. Their new release, Something Good, is set to release November 18, 2003.
The Mark Trammell Trio is booked by the April Potter Agency. New Day Christian Distributors will distribute Something Good.
For more information on the Mark Trammell Trio, visit www.marktrammellministries.com or www.daywindrecords.com
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Changes in Carolina Boys Quartet September 6, 2003
The winds of change have once again swept through the world of Southern Gospel Music. Randy Crawford (lead vocalist) has announced his resignation from the North Carolina quartet and as a result of his departure, Tim Surrett will be the new lead vocalist for the Carolina Boys. Replacing Tim at baritone will be long-time bass guitarist (and sometimes vocalist) Jason Selph. Crawford issued the following statement: "Effective immediately, I have resigned my position as lead singer for the Carolina Boys Quartet. I have been praying about the time I have to spend with my family and I feel it is time to be a husband and father and serve with my gifts in other ways. Once God calls you to service, I believe that you are always called, and can serve in many ways. I look forward to seeing the journey that God has placed before me and my family.
It has been more than an honor to have been a part of the mighty Kingsmen Quartet and to have been part of the original Carolina Boys Quartet. I will always be thankful to Eldridge Fox and the Kingsmen organization for giving me the opportunity to sing with the Kingsmen. To Ray Reese and the rest of the guys of the Carolina Boys, I say a huge THANKS!!! You guys mean the world to me and I wish nothing but the best and continued success in all you do. I pray God's richest blessings on you and your families.
Thanks to the wonderful people who follow and support the CBQ - you are truly the best!!!
Please continue to remember me and my family in your prayers during this time of change. I look forward to seeing you all again soon!"
Lamar Sego suffers heart attack September 6, 2003
MACON, GA(Press Release) - Lamar Sego - an original member of the legendary Macon, GA, based group, The Sego Brothers & Naomi - suffered a heart attack on Monday, August 25th. He was admitted to the Medical Center of Central Georgia for evaluation and related procedures and is now recupperating at his home in Macon Georgia. His condition remains guarded, however a full recovery is expected.
Sego, 72, was an original member of The Sego Brothers & Naomi, along with brothers James and WR and James' wife Naomi. He left the group shortly after their move from Macon, GA, to White House, TN, returning to Macon to pursue another ministry-related calling. He later formed The Lamar Sego Family and enjoyed success in that endeavor along with his immediate family. He continues to be involved in ministry today, pastoring a local church.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to Lamar in care of the office of Naomi & The Segos, PO Box 269, Centerville GA 31028.
Signature Sound Quartet makes changes September 6, 2003
(Press Release)As of September 2, 2003 we have received confirmation from Signature Sound Quartet members, Ernie Haase and Garry Jones that they have agreed to a mutual separation. Haase and Jones stated, "We regret this has happened, but in the best interest of the group members and families involved, we will be disolving our business relationship. We wish each other well in our future endeavors.
Ernie Haase will continue to travel as Signature Sound Quartet along with remaining members, Tim Duncan, Doug Anderson and David Griffith.
As of press time Haase has accepted Shane Dunlap's resignation as lead singer of Signature Sound Quartet.
Garry Jones will be making preparations for his new quartet, which will include lead singer Shane Dunlap, with details to follow. Garry's last dates with Signature Sound Quartet will be at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville KY.
Please keep all of these men and their families in your prayers.
Daywind launches new website September 1, 2003
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn.-Daywind Music Group and Daywind Soundtracks recently announced the launch of www.daywindrecords.com and the re-launch of www.daywind.com.
"We are very excited about the new Daywind websites," stated Norman Holland, Vice-President/A&R Director of Daywind Music Group. "They have a fresh, new look with tons of new content. Both sites will be a great source of information for fans as well as users of Daywind's extensive line of soundtracks."
The Daywind Records site was created to highlight the Daywind Family of artists, which includes Daywind Records (Greater Vision, the Crabb Family, LordSong, Mike Bowling, the Perrys, the Old Time Gospel Hour Quartet, Smith, White & Fairchild, the Hoskins Family, the Cumberland Quartet, Legacy Five, Mark Trammell Trio, the Paynes and Brian Free & Assurance), Thoroughbred Records (the Lewis Family and the Chigger Hill Boys and Terri) and Vital Communications (Ann McCrary, Rod MaGaha, Geron Davis & Kindred Souls, Christ Tabernacle Choir, Kanon and the Goads.) Fans can keep up with the latest happenings, current schedules and be the first to hear sound clips from new singles and projects. The site also features news and happenings, along with updated pictures of favorite artists.
The website devoted to Daywind Soundtracks, www.daywind.com, contains an extensive line of over 2500 soundtrack titles where performers can order straight from the site or listen to sound clips of their favorite selections. With its line consisting of the most popular Contemporary, Praise & Worship, Gospel, Kids Music and Southern Gospel titles, Daywind provides customers with soundtracks for the top charting hits using many of the best-known studio musicians and vocalists in Nashville. Daywind recently announced a new line of soundtracks entitled Karaoke Style. Selections from the newest soundtrack line includes Patriotic Favorites, Bluegrass Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Kids Christian Hits, Country Gospel Hits, Praise & Worship, Favorite Hymns, Love Songs, Country Love Songs, Soulful Sounds and Southern Gospel.
The new web sites, www.daywindrecords.com and www.daywind.com, will be showcased at the Daywind booth during the 2003 National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY.
Daywind Music Group is distributed by New Day Christian Distributors, Word Entertainment and WEA. Daywind Soundtracks are exclusively distributed by New Day Christian Distributors. For more information on Daywind and its family of artists, call 1-800-635-9581.
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