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The Apostles join New City Talent October 23, 2002
(Press Release) - Randall Wilds, CEO of New City Talent is pleased to announce the addition of Son Sound Music Platinum Records artists, The Apostles of Little Rock, Arkansas, to their roster of talent. The Apostles latest single, "Heavenly Shore," released in January of 2002, has been reported in a number of radio station Top 20 charts. Randall states, "I highly recommend The Apostles to any pastor or promoter. Their music and ministry will compliment any church or concert event and we are pleased to represent them." The Apostles were organized in 1998 and are made up of current members: Rick Smith, lead singer; Garry Beavers, tenor singer; Brian Sheppard, baritone; and Dennis Dugger, bass singer. Rick Smith, spokesman for The Apostles said, "We are very pleased with the privilege of being a part of the New City family. In talking with Randall about this partnership in the ministry of Gospel music, it was so very obvious that New City is an agency whose mind and heart is on reaching people for Christ and working with artists to fulfill the ministry God has called and gifted them to. These are the kind of people The Apostles want to associated with. We are looking forward to the ways God will bless this partnership in the work of His Kingdom." Production for The Apostles next Platinum Records recording begins on October 23 and a release date early next year.
Eldridge Fox hospitalized October 23, 2002
The legendary Eldridge Fox was recently in an Asheville, North Carolina area hospital. Reports are the veteran performer is fighting pneumonia. Known by the nickname "Foxy", Fox was a long-time baritone and manager of the Kingsmen Quartet. Please keep "Foxy" and his entire family in your prayers.
Open letter from Jeff Stice October 14, 2002
I remember a few years ago I heard the statement: " It's easy to hear God talking when things are going bad! " In other words , sometimes I think when we're in situations that require us to have faith and see things through and things get "tough" we sometimes give up and see other opportunities as God talking. When the real test is when things are going good and a door is opened it's then that faith comes into play. Well about a month and a half ago an opportunity came into my, Eric and David's life to step out of a really good situation and into "unknown waters". I've always thought the phrase, "God opened a door" is sometimes over used, So there was a lot of doubt in the beginning, but through much prayer We believe God is completely behind our move. Too many things have worked out that only God could have worked out. So first of all we ask for everyone's prayers. Now here's whats "going on".
We are starting a Quartet whose members consist of : Bass-Eric Bennett ; Tenor- David Sutton ; Lead- Clayton Inman ; Baritone- Scotty Inman ; Piano- me(Jeff Stice) . Our name is Integrity Qt. We will be starting Jan. 1st and during the months of Jan., Feb.and March we will travel three to four days aweek.From April to Dec. we will have a morning performance at the Louise Mandrell Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tn. This will happen three to four days a week and every Sunday night. We will travel through out the year on some Fri. and Sat. for some select concert dates.
We're going to be doing pure Traditional Southern Gospel Qt. singing. Beginning Jan. 1st we will have two recordings. By the middle of Feb. we will have a third project that will have as a special guest artist, Louise Mandrell.
The five of us are very excited and we ask for your prayers that we would be sensitive and focused on what God has in store for us. So if you get the chance add Integrity Qt. to your prayer list and we'll see you soon !
Jeff Stice
Kingdom Heirs announce new tenor October 11, 2002
Steve French, of the Kingdom Heirs, has announced that Jodi Hosterman from Mifflinburg, PA will be the new tenor for the quartet. Hosterman is 33 years old and currently living in Chicago, IL, with his wife Debra. An announcement regarding the selection of a bass vocalist and pianist will be made soon.
New tenor announced with Dove Brothers Quartet October 9, 2002
McCray Dove has announced that the Dove Brothers Quartet will be welcoming a new member to their team. John Rulapaugh will be leaving the Dove Brothers and Jerry Martin, tenor of the Carolina Boys, will soon become the new tenor vocalist. Jerry went to school with McCray, his brother Eric, and Burman Porter of the quartet.
Several changes in Southern Gospel Music groups October 9, 2002
A rash of personnel changes are currently occurring within Southern
Gospel Music. Here is a quick run-down of the latest information:
Tenor John Rulapaugh is leaving the Dove Brothers Quartet to pursue
other interests. A replacement will be announced soon.
Bass vocalist Aaron McCune has left the Anchormen.
John Darin Rowsey is leaving Karen Peck & New
River.
Clayton Inman is leaving Won By One and Scott Inman (current member of the retiring Poet Voices) will be joining the new quartet being formed by departing Kingdom Heirs members David Sutton, Eric Bennett and Jeff Stice. The new quartet will be performing at the Louise Mandrell Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee beginning the first of the year. The Kingdom Heirs hope to announce their newest members soon.
The Martins, David Phelps and Crossway receive Inspirational Life Award nominations October 1, 2002
The Martins, David Phelps and CrossWay have received nominations for the 2002 Inspirational Life Awards, sponsored by the INSP Network. The Martins and CrossWay are both nominated in the Southern Gospel Album of the Year category for Glorify, Edify, Testify and No Distractions, respectively, while David Phelps is nominated in the Inspirational Album of the Year category for his self-titled project. The winners will be announced in October.
Gerald and Donna Wolfe have new baby girl October 1, 2002
Gerald and Donna Wolfe are proud parents again! Their new baby daughter Casey Elizabeth was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, on September 30. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches long. Gerald Wolfe told Singing News Magazine,
"Our baby came early! I got home this morning around 9am, and thirty minutes later, I was on my way to Knoxville with Donna. "She is perfectly healty and has a great set of lungs!
Photos will be availabe soon at www.greatervisionmusic.com.
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force Music Tour Begins October 1, 2002
(Press Release) - In conjunction with the highly anticipated DVD/VHS release of Cloud Ten Pictures' "Left Behind II:Tribulation Force" and the Butterfly Group's four inspired-by movie soundtracks, "Left Behind II: Tribulation Force the Music Tour" is slated to travel to nine cities across the United States this fall. Hosted by the film's star, Kirk Cameron, in five cities, the Tour will also include musical performances from Grammy and Dove Award-winning multi-platinum recording artist Bob Carlisle, Grammy Award-winning recording artist Ashley Cleaveland, critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Russ Lee, Homeland recording artist The Journeymen Quartet, worship artist Matt Brouwer, and new Flying Leap recording artist Abee.
Sponsored by World Vision, the "Left Behind II:Tribulation Force the Music Tour" will kick-offOctober 21 at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas.Additional stops in Dallas/Ft. Worth; Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Knoxville, Tennessee; Mobile, Alabama; and Spartanburg, South Carolina are scheduled.Average seating capacity for each venue is more than 2700.
Stacey Murphy of the Journeymen Quartet stated, "It is such an honor for The Journeymen to have the opportunity to represent Southern Gospel music to such a broad church market.There will be folks from all walks of life who come to these tour events.Whether they are familiar with our style of music or not, we are going to do our best to present our part of the program no differently than we do night after night.We believe that the folks will enjoy our traditional quartet music and they will sense our heart for ministry."
Not only is the selection of The Journeymen Quartet to participate in The Tour a tremendous honor to Southern Gospel music, but also the immense excitement to the Left Behind II:Tribulation Force Southern Gospel Soundtrack has already been overwhelming in its pre-sales response.We Will Not Fail is the first single release off of the Left Behind II soundtrack, as well as, the title cut of the new release from The Journeymen Quartet.The Journeymen debuted We Will Not Fail at the National Quartet Convention this September and received a standing ovation at both concerts for their performance.
Look for the release in October of all four Left Behind II:Tribulation Force soundtrack recordings, as well as, the DVD/VHS release of "Left Behind II:Tribulation Force".The Journeymen Quartet's new project, We Will Not Fail, will also release in > October.
For further information on The Journeymen Quartet contact Jennifer Seifert at Homeland Entertainment Group, 615-599-6309 ext. 111.For information on The Left Behind II:Tribulation Force Soundtracks contact Linda Kowatch at the Butterfly Group, 615-599-1368.For information on the Left Behind II:Tribulation Force movie contact Cloud Ten Pictures at 905-684-5561.
Harmoneers Quartet inducted into Georgia Music Hall of Fame October 1, 2002
One of the pioneers for gospel music, the Harmoneers Quartet, has finally received their due respect by being inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The gala event, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia on September 28, 2002, was a tribute to one of the great all time performers of Southern Gospel Music.
The late Fred C. Maples and Charles Key, pianist, first organized the Group in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1943. In 1949 they moved to their operation to Decatur, Georgia. Charles Key is the only original member still living. Bob Crews and Seales "Low Note" Hilton joined the group in 1947. Wallace "Happy" Edwards joined the group in 1948. The Harmoneers, for the most part, remained unchanged until the death of Fred C. Maples, whereupon Jimi Hall joined them.
For over 4 decades, the Harmoneers thrilled audiences and their peers with their four- part harmony. With the humorous antics of Happy Ed on one end of the group, the stoic personality of Low Note Hilton on the other end, and the rock solid foundation of Bob Crews and Fred C. in the middle, their professional style thrilled packed houses all across this nation.
The induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, is just another of the ongoing tributes coming to this group of talented men.
For more information and congratulatory messages email: BCruseHarmoneers@cs.com .
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