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Your platform is usually the music that has influenced crossover. George Jones, Conway Twitty, Tim McGraw
your life and what you have developed into. If you are
and many more were rooted in Country and knew who
going to be successful, you must realize your gifts, talent
they were and where they wanted to go with their music.
and abilities. Your style is who you are as an artist. More
Take some good advice and stay with your fan base, at
advice would be to stay true to the path you’ve started on least until you have a large enough quantity of fans to sell
— write great songs, read and study the Bible and practice several hundred thousand CDs over the internet or in
to be the best you can be. Stir up
concerts. In fact, today’s major
the gifts within you and practice Take some good advice and stay
labels check for a large social
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give an artist a first look.
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Don’t try to do it all —bookinspired by others and to take
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to sell several hundred thousand
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CDs over the internet or in concerts. in
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they are ready to take on the big Country music industry. I facilities, restaurants, fairs and any church. Anywhere
have worked with some artists who have spent up to
there is a door opened, walk through. If your fans are
$500,000 trying to break out of Inspirational Country
excited about your music, they will tell others and bring
music into the Mainstream Country music world. Could
friends with them to your next appearance. You must
it be that they are Country in their minds and not in their learn how to accomplish this to be successful.
heart or music style? It is so hard being brought up in
I used to keep every name I came in contact with, on
church singing Gospel music and crossing over into
checks, churches or people (fans) at my concerts. I sent
Mainstream Country music, although few do make it, but out a monthly newsletter. And especially, when returning
very few. Artists such as Faith Hill, Amy Grant, the
to an area, I would drop all fans living within a 100 mile
Mandrell Sisters, to name a few, have proven to make the radius a postcard telling them where I was going to be performing in the area. You will
be surprised who shows up!
Another suggestion is to network with friends and other
artists in your area and everywhere you go. Sometimes you
can book venues with other
artists performing and meet
even more fans and increase
the fan base of each participant. God knows, fans are
what we need and what is
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CONTENTS
Power Source Music Magazine
bb King’s Music Showcase
the Present truth
Father’s Day
By: Selena Day
It Just takes A little time
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Pam
Tillis
Traditional Talent
Country Music Star
A Sister Moment
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By: Veronica Shoub
Faith In Finance
A Retirement With Purpose
By: Guy Hatcher, CFP®
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60 bluegrass news
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62 Album reviews
64 HMG nashville Current Singles
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40 Questions & Answers
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Father’s Day
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By: Selena Day
We celebrate Fathers in June. I have often thought of
must give honor to your wives. Treat her with underJoseph and God’s high regard for him, to entrust His very standing as you live together. She may be weaker than
own son to his care. When you marry someone, unless
you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new
they already have children; you don’t really know the
life. If you don’t treat her as you should, your prayers will
father they will be. I met Chuck and five months later we not be heard. ”
Chuck may not always do the “right” things to be the
were married so I really didn’t know if he would be good
perfect husband; but he is so humble when he fails, he
“father material.”
comes back to our girls or me with the attitude of “okay
In this industry, men [Ed: and women] travel leaving
let’s start fresh and try this one more time.” He has not
their families behind and sometimes become absentee
accepted certain opportunities in his career for our sucfathers without meaning to. When leaving due to their
cesses. He has seen the sacrifice that we have made for his
obligations, their children may feel the sting of rejection
dreams and he
because dad is away
…
we
have
three
amazing
daughters
that
love
God
and
honors those sacfrom home and
never celebrate
don’t resent us for our years traveling. They choose to rifices.
We have mentheir achievements.
focus on the gains from being raised differently, not the tored
young peoIt can be heartlosses.
They’re
mighty
women
of
God
and
a
force
to
be
ple from all over
breaking and it crethe world over the
ates emotional
reckoned with and their father’s greatest support.
past seven years;
wounds that take
years to overcome. We decided years ago to put our family young people that have no idea who he is or what awards
he has won and I am constantly amazed at how he allows
first. We homeschooled our girls and traveled with them
on the road. My daughters jokingly makes the statement; God to use him. Chuck was raised in church and has sang
and played most of his life. He is probably one of the most
“the family that stays together — stays together.”
“But don’t begin until you count the cost” reads Luke
talented men I have ever met. Chuck can play almost any
14:28. Our way is not necessarily the perfect way. We have instrument he comes in contact with; I have seen him
had to pay a price of loss in some areas. But we have three play a lute in Thailand and an Erhu in Cambodia. He has
amazing daughters that love God and don’t resent us for
respect from me, our children and many young people
our years traveling. They choose to focus on the gains
around the world, because of his heart and the wisdom of
from being raised differently, not the losses. They’re
Christ he is willing to share with all he meets.
mighty women of God and a force to be reckoned with
In my opinion, a great father has, as God saw in Joseph,
and their father’s greatest support.
the willingness to hear what God is saying to you, even
This is the
when it doesn’t make sense. Joseph chose to marry a
time to honor woman with child, in an era where people were ostracized
men who
from society for indiscretions such as this, just because
choose to put
the angel of the Lord said it was okay. He didn’t follow
their families
religion, he followed God.
above their
I am thankful for my husband and the father he is to
career, minour children. I am thankful for my own father and the
istry or talent. man he has been to me, so that I knew how high to set the
First of all, lets bar for Chuck. I am thankful for Milton Kyser, who
break the mis- showed me what the generosity of God looks like on this
conception
earth; Paul Ward for pouring into Chuck and helping him
that ministry
to realize that he was worthy of God’s love and Bob Day
equals God. In for helping raise a son to a great man. I am thankful that
1 Peter 3:7, “In the men of God around me have chosen to pick up the
the same way, sword in God’s kingdom and say, “Yes!” I will follow
you husbands Christ — Happy Father’s Day! PS
June 2014
Editorial
It Just takes A little time
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By: Russ Murphy
I wasn’t sure where the thought came from (turns out
After Geoffrey Andrews did an amazing job singing the
it was from the Lord), but 12 years ago I felt the urge to
National Anthem, Glenda Gurnea, David Spears and I
pray that I would one day be on the same program with
were introduced to perform a song David and I had writPresident George W. Bush. I prayed for him and his fami- ten for military families called “That’s What Freedom
ly every day, but I had never asked God for the opportuni- Costs.” I wasn’t planning on saying anything before we
ty to share the same stage with him. I thought about my
sang but at the last minute I took a minute to explain,
unusual request and wondered if my prayer was just
“Twelve years ago I prayed that one day I would be on the
wishful thinking. Still, I truly believed that my desire had same program with President George W. Bush. And that
come from the Lord and that it would come true. When
prayer is being answered right now!” Over 1,500 folks
and where, I had no idea.
enthusiastically applauded and cheered because they
Then, this past September, Gary Andrews (my friend
were witnessing God’s answer to my prayer. I must
Geoffrey Andrews’ brother) asked me if I’d like to sing for humbly say that we were able to give a great performance
a school fundraiser and
that night primarily
The real surprise of the entire evening was
that former President
because we had a super
George W. Bush was
sound system and
when President Bush got to the stage and
scheduled to be the speakexpert sound techs. It
the
first
thing
he
said
was,
“It’s
funny,
but
I’ve
er. I immediately agreed to
was one of those rare
be on the program and
been wondering if I’d ever get the chance to moments when all you
then it dawned on me that be on the same stage with RUSS MURPHY.”
have to do is sing and
this was the Lord’s answer
not worry about how the
to the prayer I had prayed 12 years earlier.
song is sounding in the house or monitor mix. It was so
The fundraiser was in March at a beautiful place just out- good that all we had to do was just shut up and sing.
side of Lubbock, Texas, called Spirit Ranch. However, the
The real surprise of the entire evening was when
wind was blowing 30-40 mph kicking up mountains of dirt President Bush got to the stage and the first thing he said
caused by the severe drought. The dust made it extremely
was, “It’s funny, but I’ve been wondering if I’d ever get the
difficult to breathe and I wondered if I’d be able to sing
chance to be on the same stage with RUSS MURPHY.” I
without exploding into a fit of hacking and coughing.
was stunned. I couldn’t believe what I just heard. I turned
to my dear friend, Welby Smith, and asked, “Did he just
say what I think he said?” Welby confirmed and all of a
sudden folks were patting me on the back exclaiming,
“Hey Russ. The President just gave you a shout out. What
do you think of that?” I know that the only real shout out I ever need is from
Jesus. He is my audience. He is the One I need to please. If
everyone in the world says I’m successful but Jesus doesn’t think so, then I have failed. However, it’s alright if the
entire world thinks I’m a loser as long as Jesus is proud of
me, then that’s all I need to know.
Many times we don’t realize that God answers every
prayer by saying “Yes,” “No” or “Wait.” I don’t like “No” and
I really don’t like to “Wait.” I want it all, and I want it all
right now. However we are told to “ask and keep on asking.” “Seek and keep on seeking” and “Knock and keep on
knocking.” God’s Word encourages us to never give up; to
keep on praying and trusting. The Lord may eventually
say “Yes” to your prayers but more often than not it just
takes a little time. PS
June 2014
Editorial
A Sister Moment
By: Veronica Shoub
with — the woman whom she is longing to be. “‘A Sister
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you
Moment’ is truly what it is,” explains Pastor Delia Knox,
desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:15 Living Word Christian Center in Mobile, Alabama. “It is
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like sitting across the table with your sister sipping a
The first Sunday of this year, I woke up with a desire
cup of tea having a face-to-face moment in His Word
to create a way to do something that would keep me and
experiencing a whisper from Heaven.”
my sister’s close to each other — a way to always be
‘A Sister Moment’ is a place of guidance in God’s
together, whether we’re near or apart. I thought to
word. A place to grow into who God has created her to be;
myself, “I can send a scripture with a piece describing
a place to feel safe and know
what it is saying for the day.” I
she is not alone. To know
thought it would give us
‘A Sister Moment’ is a place where we that she matters even outsomething to mediate on and
can be ourselves and help one another side of being a wife, a mothgrow closer to one another
er, student and/or career
and draw nearer to God. So, I
along the way. A place where sisters woman. She will know its
began reading scriptures,
can be sisters! God has sent us to be ok to dream and believe
praying and asking the Lord
laugh, be silly and to
sisters and to be there for one another. again,
what He would have me to
put everything aside and sit
send to my sisters. Not long,
at Jesus feet — like Mary did.
the Lord revealed the scripture and the piece to send. He
‘A Sister Moment’ is to focus on the woman, our sisalso revealed to not only send it to my three sisters, but
ter, the woman deep within. ‘A Sister Moment’ will
to my sisters in Christ as well.
help discover and develop us! In our society today, it is
I was really excited and agreed to the Lord, but it needeasy for a woman to lose sight and get entangled in the
ed a name. Something that would have deep meaning
hustle and bustle of everyday life. Or focus so much on
and make my sisters feel special, loved and cared for. I
others that she forgets about herself. She needs a sister
knew the word ‘Sister’ would be in the name, so I played
who will understand and be there for her. With the
around with it for a few minutes, and, all of a sudden, I
help of the Holy Spirit, ‘A Sister Moment’ was created
heard in my spirit — “A Sister
as a safe place for my sisters to learn more about God
Moment.” “Yes, that’s it!” The
and about their self; to embrace the destiny God has
Lord gave me
planned for them from the beginning with honesty and
the name
trust enfolded with love.
and it was
“I am honored to let you know how much ‘A Sister
perfect,
Moments’ means to me,” states Felicia McClellan of
of course.
James & Betty Robison/Life Outreach International in
Since
Euless, Texas. “God’s word is so powerful, it is LIFE and
the birth
TRUTH! I so look forward to these daily. I’m working
of ‘A Sister
away and the word comes to minister to ‘me.’ It makes
Moment,’
me feel like He came to ‘me’ at that moment to bless
my heart has
me. I take every word and apply it to my life. I have
opened up in an
never experienced this type of word and in this manner
even broader way
that has made such an impact on my life. Thank you
and has turned
my sweet, dear Veronica.”
towards my sister’s
‘A Sister Moment’ is a place where we can be ourselves
heart about being
and help one another along the way. A place where sisand knowing her,
ters can be sisters! God has sent us to be sisters and to be
meaning who she is
there for one another. ‘A Sister Moment’ will show each
and the purpose and
sister across the United States and the world that “You’re
destiny she is filled
my sister and you mean so much to me.” PS
June 2014
A retirement With Purpose
Most of us work diligently throughout our careers with
a long term goal of early retirement, and having enough
resources to enjoy the things we’ve dreamed about, such
as traveling to exotic locations, enjoying long awaited hobbies or having a second home in a beautiful environment.
And throughout my own career I’ve worked with
enough families to witness this wonderful achievement,
firsthand. But have also found that more commonly,
families encounter stumbling blocks along the way that
keep these hard earned plans from ever being realized.
Therefore, in order to help ensure your success, I’ve listed
four simple steps to get you started.
1. Define A Budget — The number one reason families
struggle during retirement is failure to define and live
within a budget. Establishing a set budget, and learning to live within its parameters, is a mandatory part
of attaining specific goals. Keep in mind that it should
be measured periodically and adjusted as goals and
expenses change.
the very near future. The rising cost of medical care as
well as The Affordable Healthcare Act (Obama Care),
are rapidly changing the healthcare environment. So it
is extremely important to be diligent, and to fully
understand your group benefits, Medicare, Medicaid
and other insurance alternatives. Families are often
devastated by the cost of catastrophic healthcare. Be
wise, choosing the proper coverage now will protect
you and your estate as you age.
4. Prepare For Emotional Changes — It is imperative
to be emotionally prepared for the next phase of life.
In my experience, depression, anger and on-going
frustration plague retirees who’ve failed to consider
the emotional impact associated with transitioning
into retirement. If you don’t already have a plan for
how you will spend your time during these years,
consider it diligently, today, or you will inevitably
feel lost like a ship at sea with no rudder.
“I realized that it’s good and proper for a man to eat
and drink. It’s good for him to be satisfied with his hard
planning for retirement, a primary factor to consider
work on this earth. That’s what he should do during the
is analyzing governmental and company benefits to
few days of life God has given him. That’s what God made
project retirement income. This can be an overwhelm- him for.” (Eccl 5:18 NIRV)
In this verse, Solomon has wisely concluded that God
ing experience as the choices are often irrevocable, so
has made each of us with purpose. Before retirement that
research them well by first speaking to individuals
purpose is clearly to provide for our families. But as we
who can help you determine which choices are best
enter into retirement that significant role must be redefined
for you. One example is whether to receive Social
— something that most of us fail to consider in advance.
Security benefit at age 62 or wait until the age 70.
As a part of your retirement planning, keep in mind that
3. Plan For Medical Cost — If you haven’t faced a health
these
special years are not a destination, but instead a concrisis, statistics show a high probability that you will in
tinuing journey where the wisdom you’ve gained is desperately needed by others. Whether it’s mentoring in a church
community, helping a charity, building up your family tree
or assisting a branch of government, pouring your experience into the lives of others is incredibly rewarding.
More importantly, establishing a well-defined role for
your gifts and talents to play after your career, will keep
you moving forward to the ultimate goal of standing
before God and hearing “Well done good and faithful servant.” So finish the race well by planning to be a good
steward of these for the entire season of life! PS
Guy Hatcher – known as The Legacy Guy – has spent his
lifetime helping families plan their legacy. His new book,
Your Future Reflection: How to Leave a Legacy Beyond
Money, is now available at amazon.com. Follow him on
twitter @guyhatcher or go to www.guyhatcher.com
2. Analyze Future Retirement Benefits — While
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By: Guy Hatcher, CFP®
June 2014
I
nspirational
true Heart expands Mission
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COUNTRY
After 21 years of
performing as a
music ministry,
True Heart has
expanded its mission with a new
True Heart Cowboy
Church. The very
first event will be
held Saturday, June
1, at the Verdilla
Picnic Grove located at 1168 Red Hill
Road, Port
Trevorton, Pennsylvania, at 6PM. The Rev. David Schultz
from Witmer’s United Methodist Church has agreed to
bring a short message and a local Hondorus Missions
Team will be selling food to raise money for an upcoming
mission trip.
The venue was the brain child of True Heart baritone,
Joe Kantz. “We kept hearing about ‘Cowboy Church’ when
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we were at the 2013 Inspirational Country Music Week
in Nashville but we knew there were very few of them in
Pennsylvania,” said Kantz. “It made sense for us to
expand our ministry in this way,” added lead singer Scott
Bordner. Kantz continued, “We hope to have these events
at least once every three months. True Heart was able to
create a demand for Southern Gospel music in Central
Pennsylvania over 20 years ago and they hope to do the
same with Inspirational Country Music since they
switched to this genre of music in 2013. “We love
Inspirational Country Music,” said Bordner. “We really
believe this is where God wants us to be.” True Heart
Cowboy Church is mostly about Country Music with a
message. Everyone is welcome to attend. A love offering
will be received.
True Heart has been in Studio finishing their first
Nashville CD, which will be available soon. The CD Down
This Road will feature 10 new songs for the group. All the
songs are Inspirational Country music and range from
slow, emotional songs to upbeat and Mainstream Country
sounds, all featuring Christian and positive lyrics. True
Heart’s first national single “The Broken Ones” has been
picking up steam and has 80 station ‘adds.’ ”Our listeners
love it,” said Hunter Logan owner of HLE Radio Station, an
internet-based station from Jennings, Louisiana, that is
one of many stations playing the song.
June 2014
News
Drive through time With Sunday Drive
The 2014
NSRA Street
Rod
Nationals
South hosted Sunday
Drive in concert for their
participants
and attendees. This is
the region’s
largest street rod, street machine and custom car show
held at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. The outdoor performance held on a beautiful Sunday morning
touched the hearts of many. Sunday Drive took the crowd
on a drive through time with Hymns and Classic
Southern Gospel along with original songs penned by Jeff
Treece. The audience laughed, cried and were encouraged
with the message of hope in Jesus. Jeff, Misty and Dusty
got to spend some time checking out the world’s greatest
street rods after the concert and Misty even took a
Sunday Drive in a ‘57 Chevy! Other highlights of their
recent tour have included a benefit for missionaries to
Africa who will be planting several churches, Mother’s
Day Banquets and end of school year celebrations.
Jennifer nickerson Performs
At nASCAr events
Jennifer Nickerson
Jennifer Nickerson with Jeb
recently won a Texas
Robertson of Duck Dynasty
“Rising Star at NASCAR”
Contest to sing at the
NASCAR Duck Dynasty
Races at Texas Motor
Speedway. “I sang ‘Deep
In The Heart Of Texas’ in
the Opening Ceremony
Friday night before the
O’Reilly Auto Parts 390
Race began,” shared
Nickerson. “On Saturday,
I sang the National Anthem before the Sprint Cup 500
Qualifying Race. I ended up singing two out of three days
on the main stage and in the opening ceremony, the first
and second day was on the starting line!”
InspirationalCountry
Small Town Turn Around
With The Kristina Craig Band
Traveling With Tommy Brandt & Family
The Kristina Craig Band
recently made a stop during
their 2014 Small Town America
Tour, to travel to the rural town
of Mason City, Nebraska, to take
part in their Community CleanUp Event. Along with members
from surrounding churches, the
people came together and painted buildings, cleaned up yards,
removed fallen trees and much
more. The event started with a
time of music and fellowship
during a cookout for the workers and their families! The
Kristina Craig Band, along with other churches’ musicians, took part in providing music around the campfire!
Through-out the weekend of events, video footage was
taken to be used as part of a music video for The Kristina
Craig Bands new song “The Will Of God!” The Band says
“This town makes the perfect setting for our video
because the song talks about hope and revival. This weekend was about more than a cleanup day, it was about
ministering to hurting hearts.”
Wade Hammond’s Come Home Tour
Kicks Off Late August
Wade is working very hard and
anticipates the
release of his
eighth album,
Come Home, by
the end of August.
The Come Home
Tour will kick off
on the west coast in California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona
for two months. Then the tour will be brought home to
the southern states. Wade shares, “This album will consist
of Country Hymns done like I have always wanted —
‘Bakerfield’s Style.’ This is some of my best work and I’m
having great worship time just rehearsing it. The Lord is
all over it and in this project. May all who hear be touched
and blessed.” No matter how you travel, just start by taking a small step and Come Home. Wade is an AwardWinning Inspirational recording artist-songwriter. His
music can be heard on Christian and Country radio stations as well as XM radio. Wade and his wife Kathy, are in
full time ministry traveling every week throughout the
US and Canada.
HLE Radio hosts Tommy and Michelle Brandt with their son
Tommy Brandt II as they traveled through Louisiana this
spring. HLE Radio is the home of “Crankdown Christian
Country Music” and has been an important factor over the
past few years in growing awareness to this genre. Check out
HLERadio.com for their daily morning show. Keep up the
great work Hunter Logan and your whole team!
Twelve year old Tommy
Brandt II was recently
blessed with a Guitar
Center Pro Endorsement.
He is one of the youngest
artists to receive this
endorsement that was
kicked off with this PRS
Custom Guitar made from
Brazilian Rosewood. Look
for big things from this
prodigy as he travels across
the country with his family.
Tommy Brandt and Susie
McEntire-Eaton were invited to perform at the Dallas
Cowboy’s AT&T Stadium for
RFD-TV’s “The American”
Rodeo. This rodeo was billed
as the largest payout in
Rodeo history with a purse
of over $2 million dollars
and an estimated attendance of 75,000 people. It’s
exciting to see the larger
events starting to include
Inspirational Country Music
as entertainment for these
family friendly events. As an
extra bonus to this tremendous event, Tommy &
Michelle Brandt teamed up
with Mark Woods and
Operation Troop Aid to begin a series of events to honor our
military heroes. Operation Troop Aid is a non-profit organization that sends care packages to our troops all over the world.
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Country Boy
This Is The Victory Song
I See Grace
Livin’ In Today
Every Mile
Did I Matter
Sometimes He Whispers
Me & God
Walk Together Children
Gracie’s Home
When I Got Saved
Nothing Can
I Don’t Know Why
Don’t Worry ’Bout Nothin’
I Know How It Feels To Survive
Wings On Our Dreams
Heal This Land
Could It Be
Nowhere To Be
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Who Do You Think
People Of The Storm
Sunday
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Love Does
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I’m Just A Kid
When We’re Apart
Happy, Happy, Happy
Point The Way
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The Love Of My Life
What’s In Your Saddle Bags?
Come To MY Mountain
All I Owe
Busy City
Heaven Is A Lot Like This
Purrfect Love
Beautiful City
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Gaither Music Group
Kali Rose
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CLA Music
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Russ Murphy
RM Music
Tim McGraw
Curb
Tommy Brandt
Beyond The Music
Kalee Hric
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Daywind
Larissa
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Stanley Generation Records
Chareé White
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Daywind
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CLA Music
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Gaither Music Group
Daniel James
Martinusen Records
Steve Shirey
Steve Shirey Ministries
Mary James feat. The Roys
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Praise Worthy Music
Andrew Heller
DiamondDisc Records
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Spring Hill Music Group
Emily Faith
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SVP Music
Pastor Joe
Tate Music Group
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Flying Cross Music
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DS Music
Daniel Alan
Freedom And Family
Buddy Davis
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Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Mountain Home/Crossroads
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New Step Records
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Beyond The Music
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Sunday Drive
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White Line Records
Faron Hanes Project
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Spirit Sound Records
Ross Daigle
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Rhonda Vincent
Upper Management
Akins
Crossroads
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Renewed Records
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Greenbrier Records
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What If He’s Right
God Is Faithful
Someday Things Are Gonna Get Better
This One Is Mine
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Mountain Mover
Stranger In A Strange Place
O Give Thanks
Good Old Fashion Romance
(God) The Problem Solver
I Still Am Your Child
Love Speak To Me
I’m Going Home
Mama Taught Me About Jesus
One Hundred Years From Now
Bible And A Gun
My Heart Will Go On
Softly And Tenderly
Bring Me
Cookes & The Hinsons
Still The Cross
Tell The World
For The Grace Of God
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Faith When I Fall
What Jesus Died For
Lay It Down
A Little Hope
Miracles
That’s My Covenant
Jesus Saves
A Little Prayin’
Did You Meet Him At The Cross
Down By The River
I’ve Got A Bottle
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All God’s Business
Simple Little Me
Comfort Zone
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Little Hands Little Feet
I Am A Child Of God
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Third Day
River Of Mystery
Help Is On The Way
My Ship’s Coming In
Ashley Nicole
Aaron Tippin
David Harris
Sharon Parks
Vickie Lynn Andrews
Johnny Jones
Sandy David
Mary Jo Bunch
True Heart
Wes James
Vern Roberts
Mikayla Lynn
Jennette Pennell
Watts, Rowsey & Bean
Ivan Parker
Mike Anderson
The Dunaways
Rosehill
Susan Tillman
Andrew Greer featuring Sonya Isaacs
Red Letter Band
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Big Mo
Brooks Crossing
Mark Carmen
Levi Riggs
Kip Moore
Wes James
Becky Moore
Sharron Kay King
Gary Dean Heisey
Chris Johnston
Steve Ladd
Jeff Stansberry
Jane Ellsworth
Steve Free
Gail Cogburn
Carol Hogner
Marlon Sharp
Amy Assiter
Tony Watson
Bonita Adele
Joe Loftus
Donna Ulisse
Spirit Driven 2
James Payne
Riders In The Sky
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Brain Surgery
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By: Kim McLean
Alright, so you’ve learned the importance of a hook.
what I’m saying. Study some lyrics from several genres
The hook is the title. It should be “hook-y” which means it and see how these rules apply. Study great songs.
“hooks” the listener, the consumer of music, during driveStudy copyrights. Do you know what I mean by that?
time, with safely buckled children fussing in the back seat One of my great publishers taught me this. A copyright is
and to-do lists insisting through Mom’s mind. And yes,
a song that stands the test of time, a song that matters to
they say it is women who buy most of the music. Maybe
the next generation. Copyrights are not trendy. They tap
so, but come up with hooks that everybody understands
into that part of humanity that we all have in common.
and can wrap around while multi-tasking.
Everybody has a broken heart. Everybody needs love.
You have a great hook, a great concept and story line.
Everybody relates to a great song. I guess my favorite
Now you need great verses. That’s a lot of greatness. Push example is Dolly’s “I Will Always Love You” or, let’s see,
pause and let me say someany Bill and Gloria song.
thing about greatness. More
Not every song you write
The saying goes this way: “About every
than once in my career I’ve
will be, or need be, a copytenth song will be killer; the other nine
been told that a writer should
right (as I am using that
may be good, but they can’t all be great.” term). That does not mean
not expect every song to be
great. The saying goes this
they are not all great, it just
Hmmm — well, I’m glad they don’t
way: “About every tenth song
means that every song has
expect the same of brain surgeons.
will be killer; the other nine
a place and time.
may be good, but they can’t
Songwriting is not brain surgery. It is art. Copyrights cover a broad
all be great.” Hmmm — well,
spectrum. Yes, you’ll need
I’m glad they don’t expect the same of brain surgeons.
some bell-bottom songs, too. The secret is in the intenSongwriting is not brain surgery. It is art. There is a song
tionality.
for every place and time. Each one can be great in its own
Now, about those verses: stop and read your lyric as
context. If you finish a song and it does not seem great to you write. Think of the story line. Ask yourself where it’s
you, work on it until it is. Just keep in mind that “great”
heading and why. Sometimes I think of it like a conversaand “hit” are not synonymous.
tion, and I read it out loud to see if it makes sense. Would
That said … let’s talk about the rest of the song. Don’t
I tell it this way? Does it matter that I’m even telling it? Is
cop out on the verses. No laziness allowed. Your verses
it believable? Though a great chorus may actually stand
should set up the hook, and your hook should pay off the alone and make sense even without verses, the verses get
verses. I know you know what I mean, and if you don’t,
you there, so MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT; every defiwrite a hundred more songs and figure it out. Practice
nite article, every conjunction and especially, every verb
makes perfect! Take time to get online and search out
and noun. You have a very short time in a verse to develop plot and characters, but the slightest turn of a phrase or
choice of a word can do wonders.
A note about Worship songs: it is God’s character you
are developing in these, so as the Psalmist says, “ascribe to
the LORD’s glory and strength.” (29:1) Well, that’s it for this
issue. Hope you’re having a creative summer! May your
songs be filled with oceans and sandy beaches — and I
strongly advise some on-site research! PS
Kim McLean is a Dove Award-winning songwriter, artist,
and author of Paws To Reflect (Abingdon Press). She is an
ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, teaches
songwriting at Trevecca Nazarene University and is available for private songwriting/artist consultation.
Questions about songwriting, inspiration and creativity
can be emailed through www.KimMcLean.com.
June 2014
Pam Tillis – Keeping The Traditions of Talent
PowerSource
By: John Gusty
24
The month of June is a special time for Country music doubts what is possible. That being said … a lot of the [silliin Nashville. Fans and artists alike, flock to the city from
ness] that goes along with trying to make it will always
all over the globe. And, while the event itself has changed exist. LOL! I do feel like there are a lot of good women
names and venues over the years, the overall purpose
artists who aren’t getting a chance at radio. I also really hate
remains the same: accessibility. And accessibility is exact- the labels tendency to want all of their female artists to fall
ly what the annual fan festival provides. Whether it’s a
into certain stereotypes when it comes to appearance. Long
Country music fan wanting a few personal moments with hair, not 1 oz. overweight, model pretty … it just seems so
their favorite star, or a chance for the Country music
Barbie-doll narrow. Look at Adele, a huge Pop star who is
artists themselves to connect directly with their fans … it
just an attractive normal looking person. Would they give
all happens during the course of the week-long Music City her a chance in Country right now?”
tradition. One of the unique aspects of this event is the
It’s no secret that the bulk of today’s popular music has
wide range of age groups to whom
become more shallow, disposthe event appeals. It’s one of the
Tillis comes from a lineage that is able and reliant upon flash,
rare times throughout the year
shock and gimmickry than actuextremely strong in both talent
when the legends of Country
al talent and substance.
Music, as well as the lesser known and substance, and her career has Certainly, more so now than
and newer stars, all command
ever before! And then there is
been based on those qualities.
attention within the same venue.
the actual content and message
Power Source recently had the pleasure of asking
contained within much of today’s popular music. Tillis
Country music royalty Pam Tillis about her thoughts on
comes from a lineage that is extremely strong in both talthe industry, her faith and life in general. Her most recent ent and substance, and her career has been based on those
project, Dos Divas — a collaborative effort with longtime
qualities. How difficult is it these days to bring music to
friend Lorrie Morgan, marks the pairing of two Country
market that stands on its own and doesn’t rely on gimmusic women who paved the way and opened doors in an micks and flashy marketing? “I think money is the culprit.
industry that has always been predominantly male-orient- So often, when a lot of cash is at stake, stuff tends to get
ed. When asked about the differences in the industry today homogenized and formulaic. People want to find some forversus when these two ladies began their careers, Pam
mula that they can use over and over. Magic doesn’t work
responds, “I think the competition has just amped up to a
like that. The most interesting music comes from people
whole other level. Playlists at radio are smaller and you
that generally have nothing to lose.” Tillis continues, “Even
have a host of people
my son seems embarrassed by what’s out there sometimes.
who come in the door And he’s hardly prudish. I haven’t taken a poll, but I would
through TV shows
bet a lot of kids have a vague idea that something is not
such as The Voice and right. If not, out-and-out confusion and sort of sadness.”
American Idol. Social
As a public figure in today’s politically-correct-obsessed
media has opened the culture, how does she approach the subject of faith in a
door to artist’s lives in public setting? Does she give more pause to speaking puba way we never
licly on topics such as faith, or just roll with it and let the
dreamt of a couple of
chips fall where they may? “Definitely roll with it.
decades ago. These are Although I do keep in mind that I like to not say somehuge changes.”
thing that sounds like you’re in some club that people
Does she feel that
who aren’t in it are just out of luck. Right now there’s so
the dynamic has
much hate online that I would have to be a lot tougherchanged for women in skinned to get real outspoken. I’m embarrassed to admit, I
particular? “Well,
reserve my soapbox rants and activism to my personal
some of the biggest
life.” And if Pam Tillis were face-to-face with Our Creator
stars in Country, or
and allowed one question, her answer would be: “No quesmusic in general, are
tions. Just thank you and awe. I think He’s letting me
women, so no one
know things on an ‘as-need-to-know’ basis.” PS
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Editorial
Change Brings Growth & Opportunity
By: Dr. Bill Purvis
“How can you move forward if you’re stuck in the
past or standing still?”
not be on a journey with God after all. The testimonies of
those I read about in scripture were of people just like you
Leaders who get to the next level don’t avoid change. It’s and me who stepped out with both faith and dependence,
not always easy, but it’s often necessary. How can you move into areas where God was leading. God never handed over
forward if you’re stuck in the past or standing still? Change the map and said, “You navigate” or “what does this look like
brings growth and opportunity, but it will require a price. If to you, think we can make it?” He simply said, “Trust me!”
Too often, people find excuses, freeze up at criticism
you think that price is too high, you’ll resist the change. In
and
need to know who else is on board before they will
1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first complete
act or buy in. Yet, those who block out the voice of the
sentence by telephone. Shortly after, Bell and his supportcrowd and have the will to
ing entrepreneurs were in
persevere to weather
financial trouble and offered to Are changes scary? You bet they are!
the storms become
sell all of their telephone
But I have a feeling that if you are not through
relentless in their pursuit of
patents to the Western Union
scared
in
your
journey
at
times,
you
may
progress and eventually find
Telegraph Company for
success as a result. In your
not be on a journey with God after all.
$100,000. The president of
own life, how would you
Western Union refused
responding: “What use could this company make of an elec- evaluate yourself? When it comes time to make a change,
do you fight and resist it or do you move ahead with the
trical toy?” He thought no one would ever trust important
end result in mind? If you’re not happy with the direction
messages to be transmitted by telephone. Two years later,
your life is going, could it be that a fear of change is holdWestern Union would have paid any price for those
patents! Today the telecommunications industry is the sin- ing you back?
It’s time to get honest with yourself. Are you in the
gle most profitable industry in the world! Western Union
same
place in life today that you were 2 years ago? Do
missed the opportunity of the century because they refused
you
have
the same problems, same issues to resolve and
to change. You don’t want to make the same mistake. Every
change I have ever made for growth in my life has cost me. just trying to survive? If you’re still doing these same
things, where will you be a few years from now if you do
Some more than others, but all came with a price.
Changes and not change?
In every area of your life … your finances, physical
trade-offs will
always cost you health, marriage, career, friendship, children and spiritual
something, just life, you have to intentionally take action if you expect to
make sure that see the results of change. If you don’t, you will be like a
they are always hamster on a wheel … always moving, but going nowhere.
You’ve got to make the decision to change. I’ve heard it
trade-offs that
said that most of us know what to do, but it’s having the
pay off. You
courage to actually do it, that makes the difference in
will never
one’s life. I believe you are coming to the edge of a choice
regret those
kinds of trade- about change. Behind you is your comfort zone. Ahead
are possibilities. Which will you choose? I’ll close with this
offs. Are
changes scary? thought … If you always do what you’ve always done;
you’ll always be where you’ve always been. PS
You bet they
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are! But I have a
feeling that if
you are not
scared in your
journey at
times, you may
If you're interested, Dr. Bill Purvis provides monthly
leadership mentoring at BillPurvisLeadership.com.
Other material can be found online at BillPurvis.com.
Dr. Purvis is also Senior Pastor of Cascade Hills Church
in Columbus, Georgia, Cascadehills.com. You can also
follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/Bill_Purvis.
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On This Call: Stan Soboleski
WFRY-Watertown, NY
This
month, I
had the
pleasure
to talk to another wonderful person on the Music Row
panel. I have always enjoyed making calls to Music Row.
Some people I am able to connect with and gain a lasting
friendship. What a blessing!
How did you get involved in radio?
I was in 10th grade and won an internship at a local
radio station. I was able to do the weather and was
hooked! I then got a part-time gig at another local station
doing weekends. I was the coolest/uncool kid in school. I
was cool because I was on the radio. I was uncool because
we played Classic Country. When I graduated in 1988,
they offered me full-time and I have done this ever since.
How do you like being a Music Row reporting station?
I like it! It’s important that the industry and WFRY
have a relationship. We can then bring Nashville to our
listeners
What would be one trait (characteristic) you think
someone needs to have for radio?
A good personality.
How are new artists considered for play? (How are the
listeners subjected to new artist on the rise?)
If it’s a good song — it’s a good song! Garth, Tim, Reba
and George were all new artists once upon a time.
How are playlists determined?
By song, it’s all about the music.
Do you like/dislike artist visits?
Like them. It’s important to meet the artists and get a
rapport.
Are radio tours worth the time and money to advance
an artist career?
This is a pet peeve of mine. YES, radio tours are important when you introduce the artist on the radio and introduce their tune to the radio audience. NO, when radio stations do conference room concerts. Might as well Skype
that.
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June 2014
Until the next call,
Sarah Reed
615-248-8105 Ext: 239
[email protected]
News
Jase Crabb Series’ Book 4 Is Complete!
®
Grammy Award-winning
singer, songwriter, actor, author,
husband and father, Jason Crabb,
has announced his fourth book
Four Letters Spell Love: H-E-L-P in
®
his Jase Crabb Book Series of children’s books. As Jason writes, “We
all need a little help sometimes but
we don’t always want to admit it! In
this continuing dreamland adven®
ture, Jase meets Lily, a little girl with special needs who
wishes she didn’t need so much help from others. Lily
travels back to Jesus’ day and learns that other people
need help, too. She discovers that helping and receiving
help are expressions of God’s precious love.”
The first book of the series is One God, One You. Jesus
+ You = 2 (Book 2) and 3 Days Changed Everything (Book
3) are all available at all Jason Crabb concerts, events and
online at www.JaseCrabb.com. “My girls, Emma and
Ashleigh, even appear in this adventure,” shares Jason,
“and that makes Daddy real proud.”
®
Like A Country Song Premiere At CMA Fest
Los Angeles film and production
companies, SkipStone Pictures and
Risen Media, celebrate the presentation of its newest independent film
entitled Like A Country Song — fea®
turing the multi Grammy Awardnominated, American Country and
Rock musician, songwriter and actor,
Billy Ray Cyrus. The official motion picture premiere is
scheduled to take place during CMA Music Festival 2014
on Thursday, June 5, at the Regal Cinema in Nashville,
Tennessee. The evening will commence with a red carpet
event and the film at 7:30PM. Produced and directed by
Johnny Remo, alongside Daniel Backman (co-producer)
and Tammy Hyler (co-producer/music supervisor) and
executive producers Megan and Allan Camaisa (CEO of
Risen Media and Risen Magazine), Like A Country Song
explores “life happens” experiences of a talented and
emerging Country singer and reveals the personal character flaws, hurdles and unexpected challenges hindering the
momentum of a hopeful career. “We are pleased to introduce the piece before our friends in the Country music
entertainment sector and its fans,” says Remo.
BroadcastBuzz
Operation Teddy Bear
Supports Armed Forces
Operation Troop Aid
(OTA) continues with support from KISS, Charlie
Daniels, Hank Williams Jr.,
Darryl Worley, Aaron Tippin,
Toby Keith and more! OTA’s
Operation Teddy Bear, started in 2012 as an initiative of
Harris Jewelry, continues in
support of our military, both at home and abroad through
the sale of uniformed teddy bears. Teddy Bears representing all branches of the military can be purchased at
www.operationtroopaid.org or www.mybuddybears.com.
To date, Operation Teddy Bear has raised over $100,000
to help Operation Troop Aid, a 501(c)3 organization, send
care packages to deployed personnel and sponsor events
for military families and communities. “As our men and
women in uniform are deployed all over the world, let us
not forget our freedom, for it is because of them, past,
present and future that we can live free,” says Operation
Troop Aid Executive Director Mark Woods. “Please help
us as we let them know they are NOT FORGOTTEN.”
Order your Teddy Bears representing all
branches of the military. They can be purchased at
www.operationtroopaid.org or www.mybuddybears.com.
Karl Shiflett Teams Up With Pointer Brand
Karl Shiflett &
Big Country Show
signed an endorsement deal with
Pointer Brand clothing of L.C. King
Manufacturing in
Bristol, Tennessee,
makers of denim
outerwear of every kind. Mandolinist C.J. Lewandowski
has tattooed a Pointer patch on his arm! Pointer Brand is
committed to supporting traditional music and plays an
important role from the beginning of Bristol’s big music
event, Rhythm & Roots. The group has written a jingle for
Pointer Brand, that will be used in a new television spot
being edited now and the song is now a staple in their
stage show as well. “We are tickled to death to team up
with Pointer,” expressed C.J. “We all wear bib overalls
every day and there isn’t any better quality than Pointers.
Bluegrass and this line of clothing go hand in hand.
Thank you to Ben Collins and Jack King for supporting
Roots and Bluegrass music.”
Dailey & Vincent Announces
The Nashville Experience Sweepstakes
Award-winning
Bluegrass duo
Dailey & Vincent,
“The Rock Stars of
Bluegrass,” in partnership with
Springer Mountain
Farms and The
Ryman
Auditorium,
announced the
launch of a special fan-engaging sweepstakes in conjunction with the duo’s July 17 performance during Bluegrass
Nights at the famed Ryman Auditorium. The sweepstakes
officially began April 8 and ends June 27; the winner will be
announced on June 30. The sweepstakes will offer a prize
package full of one-of-a-kind Nashville experiences and
activities, for one lucky winner and a guest, compliments of
Springer Mountain Farms. “These artists stay true to the
tradition of pure Bluegrass music, just like Springer
Mountain Farms stays pure with antibiotic-free chicken,”
said Gus Arrendale, Springer Mountain Farms president,
who strongly believes in a family-centric healthy lifestyle in
everything from good food to good music.
The prize package full of one-of-a-kind Nashville experiences and activities, including: Transportation for two to
Nashville, hotel accommodations for four nights, Ryman
Auditorium tickets for July 17 to see Dailey & Vincent perform on Ryman Bluegrass Nights and a pre-show reception meet and greet with Dailey & Vincent. Additional
activities include Grand Ole Opry July 18 night performance tickets; a Music City Backstage Attraction pass which
includes admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame
and Museum, Ryman daytime tour, Frist Center for visual arts and Official Music City Gift Bag. Participants may
visit the contest page powered through the Nashville
Music City tourism page and fans may also visit Dailey &
Vincent’s website to enter the sweepstakes or to see a
complete list of tour dates.
Dubbed by CMT as “The Rock Stars of Bluegrass,” the
Dailey & Vincent duo has performed alongside famous
acts such as Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and
more. The duo performs over 120 shows a year and have
won numerous awards for their uniquely contagious and
riveting music, including: 13 IBMA (International
Bluegrass Music Association) Awards as 3-time Entertainer
of the Year, 3-time Vocal Group of the Year and Album of
®
the Year; 3 Grammy Award Nominations including nomination for the 2014 Bluegrass Album of the Year and 2
Dove Awards for Bluegrass Album of the Year.
June 2014
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Your Future Reflection By Guy Hatcher
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By: Ann Hittinger
Are you perplexed by what to get Dad for Father’s Day,
As I have prayed for that tool, this book came to my attenthe bride and groom, the new graduates or birthdays? Look tion and I believe it is the key for them.
no more — Your Future Reflection by Guy Hatcher is the
Will they read the book? As a regular size print format
perfect gift for the individual who wants to leave a person- with 160 pages and on Kindle, it is an easy read. It can be
al legacy that is much more than financial. Everyone wants read in a few hours, but to get the real “guts,” the chapters
to be able to provide financially for their future generashould be read and digested. Abraham, as the father of
tions, but that is not the most important inheritance. Of
many nations, is referred to throughout the book to reveal
course, God’s inheritance and providing your generational and compare with today’s challenges. Later in the book, its
legacy from your core values to guide and provide focus for pages develop into a workbook to begin the actual process
the future. For over
of developing a
25-years, Guy’s proven “Most of us want to leave this world better than we Generational
approach merges
found it. We want to leave a lasting impact on the Family Life Plan
money management,
for yourself and
lives of our families, friends and others in our circles family. In today’s
tough love and an
honest appraisal of
of influence. We want to leave behind a heritage of society, so many
core values that create
men and women
substance
and
value
for
the
generations
to
come.
what he calls “a-ha”
head up families,
This process is called ‘generational planning.’ How but don’t have (or
moments. And that
experience is why he
exactly can we accomplish this goal successfully?” want) an immediwas chosen to write
ate family member
the Power Source Magazine’s Financial Editorials for over to help guide that process. Or they come from a dysfunctwo years. Having worked with over 10,000 families in
tional family and want to break the cycle. This is the book
developing their financial goals, he has compiled his finds to help that process.
and is sharing his Generational Family Plan, based on
As Guy writes, “Most of us want to leave this world better
Christian beliefs, to help more people.
than we found it. We want to leave a lasting impact on the
Not ready to prepare for retirement? Good, because
lives of our families, friends and others in our circles of
these are legacies that should guide your life’s journey and influence. We want to leave behind a heritage of substance
not just the later stages. Reflecting on my own life, my
and value for the generations to come. This process is called
Mother taught me two of the most important beliefs that
‘generational planning.’ How exactly can we accomplish this
have guided my life and they are God and Love. Those
goal successfully? While we cannot control the length of our
have been the guiding tenets in my life. As I reflect on
lives, we can control the width and depth of our influence.
nieces and nephews (including We make a difference in the lives of others through the
greats), I wondered how to help actions we take and choices we make each day.”
prepare them for the future. As
If you feel you don’t need this book, check out the first
time passed by and my sisters chapter given on GuyHatcher.com and reflect on your
and I have become the older
own. Once I compiled my core values, I realized those
generation, it is important to
were values taught by my family, although I hadn’t set
reflect on things taught by our them out on paper to design my life. As I find another
forefathers, aunts, uncles,
chapter developing in my life, it is a comfort to know that
cousins; whether good or bad.
my core hasn’t changed and that I have the greatest guide
Have we taken the time to pass that I have followed, which is the Bible. Guy has based
those on? And who will teach
and consolidated his information from the Bible to have
them now that my sisters no
an efficient, effective book, which serves as a tool to begin
longer can? Also, a tool to pro- to make changes for the basics of building the family for
vide that training without forc- economic, physical and most importantly, spiritual
ing but revealing our core valgrowth. What greater gift than to give someone a tool to
ues for them to choose theirs.
help make their life better, if they choose! PS
June 2014
Josh Turner Composes Man Stuff
PowerSource
By: John Gusty
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On December 21, 2001 … a relatively unknown
men of God. He covers a
Belmont University graduate stepped onto the legendary variety of topics such as
®
stage of The Grand Ole Opry to sing a little song he had
living and working with
®
written. By the middle of the song, the Opry crowd was
integrity, facing your fears,
responding with a standing ovation. The song “Long Black surrounding yourself with
Train” is one of those rare songs that simply commands
good company and trustits own stand-alone presence. It’s not a song that enters a
ing God’s plans. These are
room lightly. Described by some as a proudly religious
topics every man … and,
song — almost fiery defiant. With an ominous breath of
quite frankly, every
hellfire in the lyrics that conjure up the ghost of Johnny
woman can relate to, draw
®
Cash. And that particular Opry performance kick-started from and grow in spiritual
®
a career for Josh Turner that has since yielded a Grammy and personal journeys.
Award-nomination, multiple gold records and a string of
Interestingly enough,
No. 1s at Country radio.
the idea for the book came
The Johnny Cash comparison is valid in more ways
from the publisher, who
than one. Aside from the low-end vocal mastery, gone
clearly recognized the unique opportunity Turner’s perseem to be the days where rough-n-tumble everyman
spective offered.
wore their faith as
“Thomas Nelson
boldly on their sleeve Man Stuff is 224 pages of Josh Turner sharing fun
Book Publishers
as Cash did. Josh
and meaningful thoughts and personal stories rang- approached me
Turner is cut from
doing a projing from his childhood years thru today. While doing about
that same but unfortuect. We brainso, Turner weaves-in spiritual insight for men who stormed some and
nately rare cloth. It’s
been awhile since
want to be better dads, husbands and men of God. decided to do a
we’ve heard new Josh
devotional of sorts.
Turner music. Turner’s fifth album, Punching Bag, was
They wanted to gear it towards men, but I feel that this
released in June 2012. And while a new round of Josh
book applies to anyone and everyone. The book was
Turner music is
inspired mostly from things that have happened in my
most certainly in
life that I've learned from and grown from. Some of those
the works, Turner’s things were learned from my daddy and some were
next public offerlearned as a result of me being a father. But it's not limited
ing is of the literto those two things by any means.” Any serious songary kind.
writer can recognize the art, skill and craft behind assemMan Stuff is
bling a well-structured song. Its equal parts writing, cre224 pages of Josh
ative and construction skills. And any serious songwriter
Turner sharing fun would have to give Turner credit and respect for his songand meaningful
writing ability. But how does the process of writing and
thoughts and per- assembling a book compare?
sonal stories rang“Writing a book wasn’t something I had strived
ing from his child- towards. I always assumed I’d write one once I turned 80
hood years
but not now!” Turner humorously responds, “The editing
through today.
process was most difficult because I wanted to make sure
While doing so,
each story or lesson was going to be palatable to the broad
Turner weaves in
range of readers out there. Some respond well to harsh
spiritual insight
language, some don't. So I had to find that happy medium
for men who want and make sure my facts were correct, etcetera. It was a lot
to be better dads,
of dissection.” Turner kept the writing process close to the
husbands and
vest until completion. He didn’t even let his wife Jennifer
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have a peek. “I did not let my wife read it as I went along
because I wanted it to be new and fresh when it ended up
in her hands. It was a surprise to her and she was very
pleased with the finished product. Thank goodness!”
Parenting is obviously a huge topic covered in Man
Stuff. Considering the dynamic of today’s excessive pop
culture, what concerns Josh and Jennifer as parents as
they maneuver through the many different obstacles,
distractions and influences of life in 2014? “Our biggest
concern is that we don't want out children learning about
important life issues from someone or something else
other than us. It’s our responsibility to raise them and
train them, as they should go. So I never want them to
grow up and say, "My parents never talked to me about
(insert topic.)" It’s unlikely that the Turner children will
suffer from lack of communication and parenting-froma-distance. Even with a casual glance through Man Stuff,
it becomes obvious that the responsibility and honor of
parenting is of the highest priority for Josh and Jennifer.
The connection, concern and investment in their family
unit is inescapable.
In fact, it was from this grand sense of family that the
title of the book emerged. “My second son, Colby, and I
were about to take a trip to our cabin in South Carolina
and my wife Jennifer asked Colby what he and I were
gonna do and he replied, ‘We're goin' to do Man Stuff!’
When it came time to give the book a title, that statement
kept rolling around in my head. I felt like it was an appropriate title for the contents in the book and the fact that
the publisher wanted it geared towards men.” If engaging
the male audience was the publisher’s goal for the book,
they could not have arranged a more appropriate celebrity
guest to write the book’s Foreward. Duck Dynasty’s very
own Jase Robertson pays a fitting tribute to Turner, his
family and the project as a whole.
Robertson writes in the Foreward, "I think this world
needs men that are proud to be men and should assume
spiritual roles in our society and homes. My dad once told
me that an endangered species on our planet was men
who are the spiritual leaders of their family and are not
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ashamed to declare Jesus as
Lord. Josh and I have a common goal to go to Heaven. And
we understand that our top priority is to get our family there
as well." The Turner/Robertson
pairing couldn’t be a better fit.
And it was actually a Christmas
carol that sealed the deal. “I was
approached about singing a
song for the Duck The Halls: A
Robertson Family
Christmas album. It turns out
that I sang an original song
called “Why I Love Christmas”
with Jase's wife Missy. I had
gotten to know Jase some before that happened, but I’d
always been a fan of his and felt like he would have a
great objective point of view to write the Foreword for the
book. He did a great job, and I’m honored to have him as a
part of this book.”
Man Stuff hits the market as this feature goes to press.
Between Turner’s loyal fanbase, the media clout of a Duck
Dynasty megastar and a public eager for wholesome, traditional content … the book’s success seems almost certain. Should Josh Turner fans start getting excited about
future book projects? “A sequel is always an option as long
as the first is a success. Time will tell on whether or not
that happens. I definitely have more stories to tell.”
Random Josh Turner Fun Fact: In the Robby Bensondirected Billy Graham biopic, Billy: The Early Years, Josh
played the role of George Beverly Shea, the featured
soloist on the early Graham crusades. How did that role
come about? “Anastasia Brown was the one who I first
heard about it from. I was thrilled and terrified … about
playing such an iconic figure. I respected him very much
and wanted to do a great job. It was a low budget project
but it was a lot of fun to be a part of. I like to say that I
taught Armie Hammer (who played Billy Graham) everything he knows!”
With 2014’s schedule in full swing, what does the rest of
the year look like for Josh Turner? “The rest of the year is
gonna be spent touring, finishing up my record and putting a single out. I will be promoting my book as well.”
Regardless of whatever may be keeping him busy at any
given time, one thing is certain — Josh Turner will be doing
it with grace, humility and razor sharp focus on what matters most. “My faith has gotten me through so many difficult times in my life and it has shown in my successful
and peaceful times, too. So it's a huge part of who I am.
Without Jesus, I'm lost and without direction.” PS
Josh Turner’s Man Stuff: Thoughts On Faith, Family &
Fatherhood is available now online and in-person at all
major book retailers.
June 2014
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Charlie Daniels
A lot of people might not realize that you played bass
guitar on three Bob Dylan albums in the late 60s/early
70s. Those were important times in the history of
Nashville’s recording industry. Prior to that, Nashville
wasn’t taken very seriously as a “recording mecca.” The
influence of those early Dylan sessions dramatically
changed the way things were done from that point forward. Do you mind reflecting a bit on that era?
I played guitar on Nashville Skyline and Self Portrait;
and bass on New Morning. The first two were recorded in
Nashville and New Morning in New York. I think Dylan
coming to Nashville opened a lot of doors. But the point is
that Nashville delivered a fresh sound and a fresh
approach plus a great, low-pressure work environment.
The Pop projects had much larger budgets than the
Country projects did and therefore the time spent doing
them was not as crucial.
You were one of the first to actually organize large-scale
concerts for charitable causes. Describe the passion and
concern that led up to you taking action:
You’re most likely speaking about Volunteer Jam,
which actually came about as a live recording session to
record two tracks for our Fire On The Mountain album in
1974. It basically became a “happening” the first year. So
we just went with the flow.
You’ve never been one to shy away from political statements. And that is one of the many, many reasons so
many people love
and respect you.
While most people
would identify
you as more conservative … some
might find it
rather interesting
that you were an
early supporter of
Jimmy Carter and
even played at his
inauguration. Care
to elaborate on the
evolution of personal political
beliefs?
Jimmy Carter
was, and is, a good
man who promised
the American
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By: John Gusty
people he would never lie to them. And, as far as I know,
he never did. The Office of the President was in a shambles after the Watergate debacle and Mr. Carter was a
breath of fresh air — open and honest. Although I disagree
with a lot of his political beliefs, I still hold him in deep
respect and do not regret supporting him.
It’s an interesting time for politics right now. With the
two main parties behaving in a big-government/liberallike manner and no real representations for the smallgovernment traditionalists among us, where do you see
things heading into 2016?
Politics this day and age are a conundrum. What is
needed is common sense, fiscally and socially. And I don’t
think half the population is ready to accept the pain that
it’s going to take to get this nation back on track. We have
painted ourselves in a corner and the only way out
involves a long, messy walk.
Any thoughts on what passes for “Country Music” these
days? It’s always a passionate topic to-be-sure. But with
things like the auto-tune voice effect, dance beats and
club sounds … do you think Hank, George, Johnny or
Waylon would recognize it today if they were still alive?
Musical styles are always in flux, always evolving and
always searching. So we have to expect change. Some we
may like and some we may not. One thing I learned a long
time ago: the record companies are in the record business
and I am in the music business. The record companies are
concerned with sales, not integrity or preservation of tradition. And that’s where they differ from the artists.
I am not in love with most music I hear on the radio
these days. Not because of a lack of talent, but because of
the cookie-cutter similarity of the records. I feel there are a
lot of young artists out there who could bring some meaningful innovations into the music, but that’s when the
record company mentality kicks in and stifles individual
creativity. It’s hard to argue with them since they’ve been
so successful, but a business cannot survive without fresh
approaches and innovation. And it’s high time to start
looking around.
Any current, young Country artists or acts that you feel
really embody the original spirit of traditional Country
music?
I like Justin Moore and Zac Brown. Jamie Johnson is
getting it done.
You are face-to-face with Our Creator. You get one
question:
No question, just praise. PS
COUNTRY News
2014 CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Concert
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The Country
Music
Association
(CMA)
announced that
legendary
Southern
Rockers The
Marshall Tucker
Band (MTB) will
kick-off the 2014
CMA Music
Festival. The official CMA Music Festival Kick-Off
Concert takes place on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage on
Wednesday, June 4 (11:00AM-4:30PM CT), the day before
the official start of CMA Music Festival, a four-day event
taking over downtown Nashville, Thursday through
Sunday, June 5-8. The MTB made their Festival debut in
2013 to a huge crowd at the Walk of Fame Park. CMA officials say moving the MTB to the Chevrolet Riverfront
Stage was a natural choice.
“The Marshall Tucker Band’s performance at CMA
Music Festival last year generated so much enthusiasm
with Festival fans and became such a highlight of last
year’s event that we are proud to announce that their legendary sound will be part of our 2014 CMA Music Festival
Kick-Off Concert lineup,” says CMA Chief Executive
Officer Sarah Trahern. MTB lead singer and founding
member Doug Gray notes, “During a year of real winners
in Country Music, we have been given another sweet invitation to kick-off CMA week. We are very proud to again
be a part of the biggest festival in Country Music. We’ve
recently been mentioned in some new hit songs from several young stars and we’re so grateful for all the love pouring in from Nashville. Our 2014 Take The Highway Tour
is headed to CMA Fest this June!”
The MTB’s CMA Music Festival performance is one of
many stops on its 2014 Take The Highway Tour. The band
will remain on the road throughout 2014, performing at
more than 120 concert venues by the year’s end. More
information can be found on www.marshalltucker.com.
The Marshall Tucker Band was founded forty-three years
ago in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Thanks to hits like
“Can’t You See,” “Heard It In A Love Song,” “Fire On The
Mountain,” and “24 Hours At A Time,” the 5-times Gold
and 3-times Platinum-selling Southern Rock group has
sold millions of albums.
June 2014
Dierks Bentley’s “I Hold On” Certified Gold
Award-winning singersongwriter Dierks Bentley’s
“I Hold On” has officially
been certified Gold in the
®
USA by the RIAA for digital sales of over 500,000
downloads and simultaneously received Gold certifi®
cation by the CRIA in
Canada. Bentley wrote the
hit with Brett James. Ross Copperman and Arturo
Buenahora produced it. Speaking for ASCAP, LeAnn
Phelan praised Bentley as “an artist who’s staying true to
his music and his integrity.” She quoted approvingly a
review from the Washington Times newspaper that proclaimed, “Dierks Bentley is here to save Country music.”
“I Hold On,” Phelan continued, has been certified Gold in
both the U.S. and Canada and is Bentley’s 11th No. 1 single
as a songwriter and artist. “I Hold On” is Copperman’s first
hit as a producer, although he was co-writer of Bentley’s
Top 5 single, “Tip It On Back.”
Photo credit: Ethan Miller, Getty Images
MTSU’s George Jones Scholarship Fund
Raises $171,000
Nancy Jones, the widow of
Country music icon George Jones,
announced The George Jones
Scholarship Fund at Middle
Tennessee State University, which
has become a living memorial to
the late singer, has raised in excess
of $171,000. “George received help
from people as he strove to have a
Country music career, so I am
thrilled that we will be able to help young people in the
name of George Jones,” Nancy Jones said. “I know he
would have loved this.” In celebration of The Country
®
Music Hall of Fame member passing on April 26, 2013, at
the age of 81, Nancy Jones and the Jones family planted
two dogwood trees at the “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
monument at Woodlawn Cemetery. “I am determined to
keep George’s legacy alive,” adds Jones. “George loved his
fans so much. They supported him throughout his entire
career.” For more information, call 615-898-5595 or email
[email protected].
Three Added To Country Music Hall Of Fame Kenny Rogers Chronicled
®
At Country Music Hall Of Fame
The Country Music
Association has
announced Hank
Cochran, Ronnie Milsap
and Mac Wiseman as the
newest members of the
Country Music Hall of
®
Fame . Milsap represents
the “Modern Era Artist”
category, while Wiseman
is in the “Veterans Era
Artist” category. Cochran will be inducted in the
“Songwriter” category, which is awarded every third year.
This will increase membership to 124.
“[This] is the highest honor achievable for a Country
Music artist, songwriter or industry leader and this year’s
inductees are all highly deserving,” said Sarah Trahern,
CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Hank’s songs have been
recorded by everyone from Burl Ives to Etta James, George
Strait to Ella Fitzgerald. Mac is a revered figure in the
world of Bluegrass and a founding Board member of the
Country Music Association. And Ronnie is an incredibly
gifted pianist and performer who is also one of the most
successful and versatile crossover artists in our genre.”
Hunter Hayes’ 24 Hour Road Race
To End Hunger
Multiple Grammy Award
nominee Hunter Hayes celebrated the May 6 release of his
highly-anticipated album
Storyline by teaming up with
ConAgra Foods to end child
hunger while breaking the
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Guinness World Records
record for Most Concerts
Played in multiple cities in 24
hours. Tudor Watch U.S.A was
the Official Timekeeper for the event. Throughout the
race, Hunter was wearing a Tudor Heritage Chrono timepiece, and, at the conclusion, the special timepiece
engraved with the official race logo was auctioned to raise
money for Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. “We thought the best way to celebrate releasing Storyline was to play as many shows as
possible and attempt to break a record or two while we’re
at it,” said Hunter about the history-making event. “It’s
was a blast!” The race kicked off on Good Morning
America in Times Square on May 9 and was ended by a
performance on Late Show With David Letterman.
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Country
Kenny Rogers conquered radio, television
and film en route to
becoming a beloved
American icon. The
Country Music Hall of
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Fame and Museum
will pay tribute to
Rogers with the cameo
exhibition Kenny
Rogers: Through the
Years, which will open
in the museum’s East
Gallery on August 15,
and runs through June 14, 2015. “Kenny Rogers redefined
and elevated Country music superstardom in every
sense,” said Museum Director Kyle Young. “He blurred
traditional genre lines and substantially expanded the
core demographics of Country music’s audience, all by
being true to his unique artistic vision. His versatility is
astounding. We could not be more thrilled to share this
detailed presentation of his story.”
“I’ve always said music,” shared Rogers, “should do one
of three things: make you laugh, make you cry or make
you think.” He has sold more than 100 million records
worldwide. What’s more, he has charted a single in each
of the last seven decades — including 21 Billboard No. 1
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Country hits. According to the RIAA , he has one diamond album, 19 platinum albums and 31 gold albums. He
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has earned three Grammy Awards, six Country Music
Association awards (including a 2013 Lifetime
Achievement Award), eight Academy of Country Music
awards — including Entertainer of the Year in 1978 — and
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was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013.
From the enduring wisdom of “The Gambler” and the
forlorn tales of “Lucille” and “Ruby (Don’t Take Your Love
To Town),” to the success of his collaborations with Dottie
West, Dolly Parton and others, Rogers took hallmarks of
classic Country music, such as rich storytelling and iconic
duets and made them larger than life — and very much
his own. That’s just skimming the surface of his musical
contributions alone. In the 1980s, he starred in the fivepart Gambler series that attracted more than 100 million
television viewers. In addition to his achievements as
vocalist and actor, his accomplishments as musician,
photographer, author, Off-Broadway star, entrepreneur,
and humanitarian round out his résumé.
Rogers is currently performing on his Through the
Years World Tour, which has included performances at
such popular festivals as Bonnaroo, Stagecoach and
Britain’s Glastonbury Festival.
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Coountry
Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen
Receives Memorial Bridge Honor
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Oak Ridge Boys’ award-winning singer, songwriter and
producer, Duane Allen, was recently honored by his
hometown in the Cunningham Community near Paris,
Texas, where a bridge and road have been dedicated in his
name. The singer’s family also made the trip to the Red
River Valley Veterans Memorial in Paris, to support the
memorial and honor military family members.
Duane and his family began with a tour of Red River
Valley Veterans Memorial. During their visit, The Allen
family donated a granite bench with markers in the
Memorial to honor their family members who have
served in the armed forces. “It was a very special event,
and I encourage all of you to visit this wonderful place
that pays tribute to Veterans of all wars that have served
our country,” stated Allen.
Next, the Allen family traveled to Lamar County, where
the bridge and road dedication ceremony was presented
by Lamar County Judge Chuck Superville and Lawrence
Malone, elected County Commissioner for Precinct 1. The
‘Duane Allen Memorial Bridge’ crosses Big Sandy Creek
and is located close to where Allen was born. Two blue
signs reading ‘Duane Allen Road’ were placed on each end
of the County Road. At Duane’s request, the new signs
were placed in conjunction with the previous road signs,
so local residents will not have to change their address.
“This is a very special honor to me; It means more to
me than if it were to be the Golden Gate Bridge,” said
Duane Allen, The bridge crosses the creek that ran
through the middle of the Allen family farm where he
grew up picking cotton as a young boy. Duane said he has
vivid memories of learning to fish and swim in Big Sandy
Creek, and bike-riding over the bridge each day on his
way to school. “I did not know until our bus turned down
the small road that the bridge was on ‘our’ road; it was a
complete surprise. … but when we turned down ‘our’ road,
now named the “Duane Allen Road,” my stomach just
about came out of my body. I was so thrilled that I did not
have the proper words to express myself.”
June 2014
Carrie Underwood Named To “Time 100”
Six-time Grammy
Award-winner Carrie
Underwood has been named
to the TIME 100, its annual
list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The
full list, with tributes,
appeared in the May 5 issue
of TIME. Carrie was a headline performer as part of the
TIME 100 Gala held at Jazz at
Lincoln Center in New York City. The black-tie dinner
included present and past recipients of the most influential list. Previous guests included Pres. Bill Clinton, Justin
Timberlake, Oprah Winfrey, Carlos Slim, Amy Poehler,
Gabrielle Giffords, Steven Spielberg and many more. The
TIME 100 features pairings of the influential and the
guest contributor TIME selected to write about them.
Carrie’s longtime friend Brad Paisley served as the guest
writer for her profile. He shared, “Not only has she earned
her place [in Country music], she’s raised the bar: a prolif®
ic songwriter, a trend-setter and an Opry member. But
it’s her decency as a person that is so impressive.”
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Jason Sturgeon BackRoad Beef Jerky
Toolpusher recording
artist and entrepreneur,
Jason Sturgeon, recently
launched BackRoad Beef
Jerky as the first item the
independent singer-songwriter is offering. Jason,
who has always had a
knack for pushing the limits, was not satisfied with
his own record label. The
young entrepreneur decided that it was time to take
his merchandise products a bit further by creating a separate entity and brand called BackRoad. BackRoad’s first
item in the marketplace is Beef Jerky, which is just flying
off the shelves in the Mid-West, where the tasty treat is
available in stores. BackRoad Beef Jerky comes in four
delicious flavors including; Double Habanero Chipotle,
Hickory, Honey Glazed and Mild. “I decided to launch
BackRoad with beef jerky because it happens to be my
favorite snack. It’s lean protein, so it’s a healthy snack and
gives you an energy boost,” says Sturgeon. “I personally
like the HOT flavor of the Double Habanero Chipotle, but
there’s a flavor for everyone.”
Festival Names Operation Troop Aid
Official Charity
Country On The
River, a multi-day
music festival taking place in Iowa on
June 20-21 and
Wisconsin on
August 7-9, has
named Operation Troop Aid as their official charity. The
Iowa festival will feature performances by Gary Allan,
Bret Michaels, Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson,
Thompson Square, Tracy Lawrence, Lonestar and Joe
Diffie. The Wisconsin festival will feature performances
by Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Tracy Lawrence, Kix
Brooks, Thompson Square, Sawyer Brown, Dustin Lynch,
Parmalee and Trick Pony.
“We are very much honored to have Operation Troop
Aid with us at Country On The River. The support they
bring to our troops is invaluable. Country On The River is
committed to their cause and we fully support their
efforts. We look forward to having Operation Troop Aid
in both Iowa and Wisconsin,” says festival organizer Scott
Sheckler. Operation Troop Aid provides care packages
and bill assistance with revenue generated through professional concert promotions, entertainment initiatives
and public financial generosity.
CMA Music
Festival Starts
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With Opry Plaza Party
Opry members Carrie
Underwood, Josh Turner, the
Oak Ridge Boys and Terri
Clark as well as Jennifer
Nettles and Charlie Worsham
will hit the stage Tuesday,
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June 3, at the Grand Ole Opry
Plaza Party that kicks off the
CMA Music Fest Week with
two star-packed shows. Clark will be celebrating her 10th
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Opry anniversary during the performances.
The music is set to kick off earlier in the afternoon and
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is presented by Humana featuring Worsham, riding high
off his debut single “Could It Be” from his album
Rubberband, as well as Plaza opener Chris Janson.
Janson’s debut EP Take It To The Bank is available now
and features his first single “Better I Don’t.” Additional
Opry fun scheduled later in the week already includes
Friday, June 6, performances by Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans,
Lorrie Morgan, Charley Pride and Mel Tillis. For more
information, visit opry.com.
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Country
Crystal Gayle Spotlight Exhibit Opens
The Country
Music Hall of
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Fame and
Museum opened
a spotlight exhibit devoted to
iconic crossover
star Crystal Gayle
on May 2. Crystal
Gayle: When I
Dream features
fashion, awards,
letters, family
photos and more
from her groundbreaking career. The exhibition will run
through November 3. Crystal Gayle: When I Dream
recounts Gayle’s unique rise to stardom. She began as a
young dreamer emboldened, but nearly pigeon-holed, by
the pioneering success of her older sister Loretta Lynn.
Determined to make her own mark, Gayle grew into a
superb vocalist whose signature glamour and Popinfused hits charmed the entire country.
The youngest of eight children, Gayle was born Brenda
Gail Webb on January 9, 1951, in Paintsville, Kentucky.
Not long thereafter, as the coal mines closed, her family
left Appalachia to find work and moved to Wabash,
Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. As a child watching
her older sister’s success, Gayle harbored her own musical
aspirations. While still in high school, Gayle performed
regionally and sampled life on the road with Lynn, joining her onstage for a couple of songs. Before graduating,
Gayle signed her first contract with Decca Records, Lynn’s
recording home, and was asked to change her name
because one of her musical heroes, Brenda Lee, was a
mainstay on the label. Her adopted stage name, “Crystal,”
was suggested by Lynn as the two drove by a Krystal hamburger franchise.
In 1977, she became a household name when “Don’t It
Make My Brown Eyes Blue” perched atop the Country
charts for four weeks and climbed the Pop charts in
America and around the world. Gayle enjoyed fifteen
additional Billboard No. 1 hits between 1978 and 1987,
including “Talking In Your Sleep” and “It’s Like We Never
Said Goodbye.” In 1978, her album We Must Believe In
Magic was certified platinum, making her Country
music’s first female artist to sell one million units. For the
last twenty years, Gayle has gained acclaim for compelling
specialty recordings, including albums of Gospel and
Children’s music, a tribute to Hoagy Carmichael, a collection of Pop standards, and concert recordings — all featuring her effortlessly smooth vocals.
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Yeah
South Of Me
Why God Made Love Songs
The South
The Call
Safe
July In Cheyenne
I Don’t Dance
This Is How We Roll
Invisible
All Good In The Woods
Get Me Some Of That
Ball Cap
Take The L Out Of Lover
Please Don’t
I Listen To My Bad Girl
Lie
Strong
Smile That Smile
A Woman’s Rant
The Last Song
Want Me Too
I Wonder If You Ever Think Of Me
Lies I Told Myself
Get Out
I’m That Guy
Love Is War
Can’t Take The US From The USA
Hope You Get Lonely Tonight
Bottoms Up
Us Again
Keep It To Yourself
Girls Will Be Girls
Tippin’ Point
19 You + Me
Resident Redneck
What I Can’t Put Down
Closer To Nowhere
Lettin’ The Night Roll
Glad She’s Not An Angel
Cut Offs
At Least I’m Feeling Again
Close Your Eyes
I Wish I Could Break Your Heart
Shining Now
South Of Heaven
Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time
If Jesus Was From Nashville
Carved In Stone
Good Ol’ Boys Like Us
What If
Raise The Dead
Somewhere Between
Wild Boy
Old El Paso
Where It’s At
We Danced In The Dust
Slip On By
Best Seat In The House
If That Ring Could Talk
Muscadine
I’m Good
Keep On Keepin On
Tell Me Something Good
Long Hot Winter
Just The Rain
Some Real Good People
You Dream, I’ll Drive
That’s The Sound
I Can’t Help But Smile
Baby Come On With It
Raise ’Em Up
I Was Wrong
Stripes
Craig Campbell
Bigger Picture
Joe Nichols
Red Bow
Robby Johnson
Contrast Music Records
Joel Crouse
Show Dog-Universal
The Cadillac Three
Big Machine
Garth Brooks featuring Trisha Yearwood
Pearl Records
Katie Armiger
Cold River
Aaron Watson
HTK Records
Lee Brice
CURB
Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan
Republic Nashville
Hunter Hayes
Atlantic Records
Hoyt Hughes
Blue Bolt Records
Thomas Rhett
Valory Music
Glen Templeton
Black River Entertainment
Jeremy Phifer
JP Music
Jordan Anderson
GTR
Erica Nicole
En Music
Tracy Lawrence
Lawrence Music Group
Will Hoge
Prospector-Crescendo
Weston Burt
HitShop Records/Warner Brothers
Jo Dee Messina
Dreambound Records
DownDay
Render Records
Charlie Worsham
Warner Brothers
Dennis Michael
Independent
Ty Herndon
FUNL/Flying Island
Clare Dunn
Road 43
Sean Patrick McGraw
Little Engine Records
American Young
CURB
Joe Loftus
AMG
Cole Swindell
Warner Brothers
Brantley Gilbert
Valor Music
Chuck Wicks
Blaster Records
Kacey Musgraves
Mercury Nashville
Sherry Lynn
Steal Heart
Dallas Smith
Big Loud Mountain-Republic Nashville
Dan + Shay
Warner Brothers
Matt Farris
Skytone Records
Jon Pardi
Capitol
Kellie Pickler
Black River Entertainment
Justin Moore
Valory Music
Branch & Dean
SSM Nashville
Josh Pruno
Lawrence Music Group
Brad Puckett
SMG
Parmalee
Stoney Creek Records
Cassadee Pope
Republic Nashville
Rachel Holder
CURB
Steve Richard
Force MP Entertainment
Murphy Elmore
ME Music
Kalee Hric
Independent
Jerry Layne
Jordash Records
JJ Lawhorn
Average Joe’s Entertainment
Samantha Landrum
Reviver
Chris Weaver Band
American Roots Records
Taylor Made
LG Records
Maggie Sajak
Back East Records/GMV
Rebecca Linda Smith
Renewed Records
Dustin Lynch
Broken Bow Records
Tony Watson
Premier Records Inc.
Austin Webb
Streamsound Records
LoCash Cowboys
Average Joe’s Entertainment
The Walking Wounded featuring Doug Stokes
Songmacher Music
The Sins Country
GTR Nashville
Levi Riggs
Windridge Records
Jennifer Nickerson
Independent
North 40
Rhymetown Entertainment
James Robert Webb
Bison Creek Records
Lonestar
4 Star Records
Clinton Gregory featuring Collin Raye
Melody Roundup Music
Little River Band
Frontiers Records
SaraBeth
Circle S
Eric Von
Independent
Natalie Stovall and The Drive
HitShop Records
Austin Webb
Streamsound
Jerad Bridges
Independent
Brandy Clark
Slate Creek Records
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Danny Gokey Unveils Hope In Front Of Me
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BMG recording artist Danny
Gokey is set to
make his highly
anticipated
return with the
extraordinary
new album,
Hope In Front Of
Me. The album
— which
includes the current chart-climbing single, “Hope
In Front Of Me” — arrives on June 24. Acclaimed singer,
author, and American Idol favorite, Danny Gokey made
an indelible first impression with 2010’s record-breaking
debut album, My Best Days. Now, after four years of creative development and production, the multi-talented
artist/performer is ready to unveil his stunning second
album, a moving and deeply personal collection that
marks an immense leap forward in craft, performance,
and emotional impact.
Described by Gokey as “songs of hope and entertainment,” Hope In Front Of Me sees him joining forces with
some of today’s most honored songwriters and producers,
including award-winning “Producer of the Year” Bernie
Herms (Natalie Grant, Casting Crowns, Barbra Streisand,
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Andrea Bocelli), multiple Grammy Award-winner Keith
Thomas (Amy Grant, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Heather
Headley, Vanessa Williams) and Josh Crosby (Cher, Owl
City, Matt Kearny). Resonanting with hard-earned soulfulness and redemptive compassion, the album confirms
Danny Gokey as a groundbreaking artist with a rare gift
for deep connection with audiences. “I really wanted to
just capture more of who I am with this record,” Gokey
says, “more of the soul, and more of all of me as an artist.
It’s got a big sound to it, which I love. The track, ‘Hope In
Front Of Me,’ is just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve got some
songs on there that I hope people are going to really love.”
Gokey is also active on other fronts including Sophia’s
Heart. Named in honor of his late wife, the organization’s
goals are to provide hope and help to homeless families, provide scholarships to deserving students and operate a thriving inner-city music and arts program. Opened in late 2011,
the 77,000 square foot Sophia’s Heart facility in Nashville
has helped rescue over 60 families from life on the street.
June 2014
News
Family Force 5 Signs
With Word Entertainment
Word Entertainment is
proud to announce the signing of Family Force 5 to the
label. The band is set to commence the collaboration with
the release of its fourth studio
album later this summer. The
band has an array of activities
planned this spring and summer, which began with
releases of the album’s lead
music video track, BZRK, and lead radio single, “Let It Be
Love.” Family Force 5, formed in Atlanta 2005, has been at
the forefront of driving video content throughout their
career, and is known for electric live shows featuring a
unique blend of Dance and Rock. They wrapped up in May
from a successful co-headlining run with Building 429 on
We Won’t Be Shaken: The Tour. The members are Derek
Mount (guitar, vocals), Jacob Olds (vocals, drums), Joshua
Olds (bass, vocals), Nathan Currin (keyboards, vocals,
percussion) and Teddy Boldt (drums, percussion).
Tamela Mann Performs On ABC’s The View
Grammy Award nominated vocalist Tamela Mann
appeared on ABC’s The View
recently to sing her mega-hit
“Take Me To The King” for her
friend Sherri Shepherd in celebration of her birthday. Along
with Tamela’s intimate studio
performance, which brought Shepherd, guest host Jawn
Murray and the studio audience to their feet, she and husband, actor/comedian David Mann presented Shepherd
with a Gold record plaque recognizing more than 500,000
units sold of the Best Days CD and No. 1 single. Tamela
Mann is an accomplished NAACP Image Award winner
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and Grammy Award nominee, 7-time Stellar Gospel
Music Award and two-time GMA Dove Award-winning
singer, actress, songwriter, producer and businesswoman.
Starring as “Cora Simmons,” the loving and churchgoing
daughter of beloved Deacon Brown and the iconic Madea
Simmons on the hit TBS comedy Tyler Perry’s Meet The
Browns, Tamela makes millions laugh every week while
she enjoys a unique personal double blessing.
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Jonny Diaz Celebrates Release Of Let It Fly
Singer-songwriter Jonny
Diaz celebrates his third
national release and
Centricity Music debut, Let
It Fly. The project has
received rave reviews from
critics, while its current
radio single, “Thank God I
Got Her,” continues to gain
momentum at radio. Let It
Fly marks Diaz’s first collaboration with famed producers
Jeff Pardo (Mandisa, Salvador) and Brent Milligan (Steven
Curtis Chapman, David Crowder Band), showcasing an
increased artistic confidence, as evidenced by new sounds
and insights from the talented artist. Such growth is readily apparent to early critical consumers of Let It Fly, with
CCM Magazine giving it a four-star review, calling the
record “a work of art,” Hallels.com touting it as “a gripping
affair” and Soul-Audio.com exclaiming, “Diaz embarks on a path that
sees him living out his gifts.” Diaz
debuted his new music from Let It
Fly on the Morning Rises Tour,
which featured headliner Aaron
Shust with special guest Mikeschair,
that ended early May.
The Sneed Family Receives Key To The City
The award-winning
Sneed Family was
recently honored with
the “Key To The City”
in their hometown of
Glasgow, Kentucky. It
all happened at their
3rd Annual
Homecoming, which
was held in the historic Plaza Theater. During the
Homecoming concert, an unannounced Chief of Police
Guy J. Turcotte arrived to “see the man in charge,” only to
present the family with the “Key To The City.” Jeff Sneed,
manager and patriarch of the Sneed Family, stated
“Receiving the ‘Key To The City’ came as a pleasant surprise to our family, however it is truly a blessing to receive
this honor from our hometown and people that are so
dear to our heart.” The concert was emceed by Larry
Hinson, an original member of The Hinsons, and featured
the Booth Brothers, High Road III and of course, the Sneed
Family. The audience was receptive and grateful for the
songs by participation and many standing ovations.
PowerGospel
Winter Jam — Again, World’s Biggest Tour
For 19th Year!
NewSong’s
Winter Jam
2014 Tour
Spectacular
has wrapped
the biggest
and most innovative season in its 19-year history, reigning once again as the world’s largest first quarter tour,
according to Pollstar. For the fourth consecutive year,
Winter Jam tops Pollstar’s First Quarter Year To Date
Worldwide Ticket Sales chart — Top 100 Tours, surpassing all other 2014 first quarter tours, including Bruce
Springsteen & The E Street Band, Beyoncé, Michael
Bublé, Imagine Dragons and Justin Timberlake. Hitting
major arenas around the country from January through
March, Winter Jam saw 34 sellouts this year, with a combined total audience of more than 550,000 people — the
tour’s largest attendance in history.
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Founded and hosted by Grammy Award-nominated
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NewSong and headlined by multi-Grammy Award-nom®
inated Newsboys and Grammy Award-winning
Rap/Hip-Hop recording artist Lecrae, this year’s all-star
line-up also featured Tenth Avenue North, Thousand
Foot Krutch, Plumb and Colton Dixon, as well as a message from leading young evangelist Nick Hall. In addition,
the iDisciple App Pre-Jam Party featured Love & The
Outcome, Everfound and Derek Minor. “God continues to
blow us away with His faithfulness,” says Winter Jam creator and NewSong founding member Eddie Carswell.
“We are keenly aware that this is His tour and He is to
receive all the glory. We pray daily to be good stewards of
His message and are deeply humbled to see countless
lives changed throughout the ministry of Winter Jam.”
“It’s been 19 years of continued growth for Winter Jam,”
says Roy Morgan, co-owner, Premier Productions, Winter
Jam promoter. “It’s amazing to … see how God has orchestrated the smallest of details to grow and use this tour to
deliver His message of love and Hope.”
NewSong’s Winter Jam 2014 Tour Spectacular was
highlighted by multiple industry-leading innovations and
Christian music firsts: The Winter Jam 2014 Dome
Spectacular; Jam Zone Presented by KIA and the Winter
Jam App — an industry-leading innovation developed by
Nashville-based Aloompa and powered by
TheOverflow.com, that launched in tandem with this
year’s tour and shattered expectations with more than
100,000 downloads. It offered industry-first geofencing
technology, allowing Winter Jam to engage users based on
their exact location, including a customized streaming
radio channel and newsfeed.
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PowerGospel
Building 429 Releases High-Energy
“Bonfire” Music Video
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Building 429
continues its
chart-topping
success with
multiple accolades from
Billboard and
K-LOVE Award
Nominations,
with a Top 10 Single, Sold-Out Headlining Tour and the
release of a high-energy music video “Bonfire.” The current single, “Press On,” has raced into the Top 10 on
Billboard’s Christian Singles chart, and has reached over
53-million accumulative impressions through radio airplay. The national debut of Building 429’s latest music
video, “Bonfire,” from the album We Won’t Be Shaken
was performed on FOX News Mike Huckabee Show in
February. The video was filmed on location at a recent
Winter Jam tour date and the high-energy footage effectively captures Building 429’s live performances, which
heralds the band as one of the premiere live touring acts
in the industry. Night after night, Building 429 continually has audiences on their feet in major venues across the
country, and keeps them returning for multiple sold-out
shows. Building 429’s current headlining 40-city We
Won’t Be Shaken Tour, which features Family Force 5 and
Hawk Nelson, is the group’s biggest production to date
elevating all elements to the next level.
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Grammy Award-nominated Building 429’s latest project, We Won’t Be Shaken, has garnered their second
round of major award nominations in 2014 from the
Billboard Music Awards (Top Christian Song “We Won’t
Be Shaken”) and the K-LOVE Fan Awards (Group or Duo
of the Year). This marks the second round of nominations
from both outlets for Building 429 and follows on the
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heels of the band’s first Grammy Award-nomination in
February for Best Contemporary Christian Music
Album/We Won’t Be Shaken. The Billboard Music
Awards and K-LOVE Fan Awards are scheduled after
print deadline.
Building 429, comprised of Jason Roy (vocals), Jesse
Garcia (guitar), Michael Anderson (drums) and Aaron
Branch (bass), remain an influential force within the
music community, not only for their musical skills, but
more importantly for the band members’ bold stance in
sharing their faith and encouraging others from the stage.
The message of the Gospel is clear and readily welcomed
from the massive audiences, when the flashlights from
their cell phones are held high while singing all the lyrics
to Building 429’s hit songs.
June 2014
Kayla Fioravanti’s New Book
360 Degrees Of Grief Released
Selah Press has released 360
Degrees Of Grief: Reflections Of
Hope, Volume 1, a collection of
first-person stories detailing how
people from different walks of
life, including Christian recording artists Steve Green, Wayne
Watson, Clay Crosse and
Melodie Tunney of First Call,
have dealt with grief in a myriad
of circumstances. “After my
mother died, I started looking for
resources to help me make sense of my emotions,” says
Fioravanti. “I quickly realized most … deal with grief from
only an individual perspective.” Realizing there are a multitude of different relationships, circumstances and types
of grief, Fioravanti tapped into her network and invited
writers from around the country to contribute their stories of dealing with this most universal of emotions. She
was astounded by the response. Her experience ignited in
her a passion to provide comfort to people in the midst
and aftermath of a crisis, resulting in the book, which will
be available in both digital and print formats.
Seventh Day Slumber We Are The Broken
We Are The Broken,
the highly-anticipated
10th studio recording
from Dove Award-winning Hard Rockers
Seventh Day Slumber was
released mid-May from
VSR Music Group (Capitol
Christian Distribution).
Helmed by Dove Awardwinning producer Brent
Milligan (Steven Curtis Chapman, David Crowder Band)
and Seventh Day Slumber’s Jeremy Holderfield, highlights of the high-energy nine-song set include “All She
Wants,” “Comatose State” and “Skyscraper,” as well as the
Ballad “Trust In Me.” The project’s title cut and debut single is currently a Top 20 Christian Rock hit. With We Are
The Broken, we wanted to write songs with no limitations
or expectations,” says Holderfield. “Whatever riff came to
mind, and whatever lyric God put on our hearts, we
recorded it. To put it simply, it’s a completely honest
album that takes us back to where we started. When you
hear these songs there’s no doubt; THIS is Seventh Day
Slumber. We couldn’t be prouder of the music.”
Worship Leader Corey Voss Inks Deal
With CentricWorship
CentricWorship and
Centricity Publishing, LLC
announced the signing of
CentricWorship’s first exclusive
songwriting and artist deal with
worship leader and
CentricWorship songwriters
retreat participant, Corey Voss.
Voss has garnered tremendous
success with the song “Nothing
But the Blood,” CentricWorship’s
first church single off the EP All The Saints: Live from the
CentricWorship Retreat–No.1. In three weeks from the
debut of “Nothing But The Blood” live music video, the
song’s combined views total more than 23,000 unique
views. As part of the exclusive agreement with Centricity
Publishing, Voss is working on an upcoming solo project
to be released on the CentricWorship label. “Simply put,
Corey’s songs are pure heart,” says label head, Steve Rice.
“You can’t listen to one of his songs and not feel like you
just heard a completely honest and real expression of worship. Corey Voss is a worship leader and songwriter living
in Nashville, Tennessee.
Disciple Partners With Fuel Music
And Kickstarter For Album No. 10
Disciple is recording
album number ten and
“this record we are going to
release with the help of Fuel
Music,” says Disciple singer
and bandleader Kevin
Young. Disciple also chose
to solicit the help of their
fans through a Kickstarter
campaign, where in three
days, the campaign was 75% funded towards their target
goal. After producing the first seven Disciple records,
Travis Wyrick was brought back. Young says, “We wanted
to mix the hard elements of Scars Remain, the melodies
of Self-Titled and give a little nod to the early days of
Disciple. Travis helped shape our sound during that time,
so it was an easy decision.” Additionally, Disciple and
Cure International have entered into a unique partnership for the release of the record and the touring cycle to
follow, encompassing all Disciple digital platforms. “I’m
excited …” says Jeff Jackson of Cure International. “Not
only do they make great music, but also their ministry is
consistent and purposeful.
PowerGospel
Co-Star Jaci Velasquez Celebrates
Prestigious Remi Award
NBC’s beloved holiday movie, Miracle At
Gate 213, which costarred award-winning
Latina recording artist
Jaci Velasquez, won the
prestigious platinum
Remi Award at the
2014 WorldFest Film
Festival in Houston,
Texas. Produced by
Faith For Today for the
National Council of
Churches, Miracle At
Gate 213 beat out several hundred contenders
at WorldFest to take top spot in the “TV Special-Dramatic”
category. WorldFest, founded in 1961, is the oldest
Independent film festival in the world and is the 3rd oldest film festival in North America, with more than 4,500
category entries received from 37 countries
“I am honored and humbled to be part of such an
inspiring project like Miracle At Gate 213,” says Velasquez.
“Working with incredible actors like Shirley Jones, Louis
Gossett, Della Reese and the amazing Deniece Williams, is
an opportunity I will cherish forever. The success of
Miracle At Gate 213 is testament to the positive impact
that interfaith, family friendly programming is having on
the entertainment industry, and in the lives of viewers
across the country.” Jaci Velasquez co-stars in Miracle At
Gate 213 as flight attendant, Elena Craig, who along with
other Christmas Eve travelers, is stranded at the airport
due to an unexpected weather delay. As the night unfolds,
the fortuitous interactions between the travelers allow for
each to be gifted their own “miracle” at Gate 213. Miracle
At Gate 213 aired Christmas Day 2013 on NBC stations
around the country. Miracle At Gate 213’s trailer is available on YouTube.
®
Jaci has three RIAA certified Platinum albums, three
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RIAA certified Gold albums, 16 number one singles, 6
®
singles in the top 10, 7 Dove Awards, 2 Latin Grammy
®
Award nominations, 3 Grammy Award nominations,
has graced more than 50 magazine covers, has appeared
in ads and is the co-host of the syndicated morning show,
The Family Friendly Morning Show With Doug And Jaci
Velasquez on Today’s CMR Network with more than 1.5
million daily listeners. Jaci recently released “Buenos
Noches Mi Sol,” a Hispanic lullaby record in partnership
with Fisher Price, and is the official spokesperson for the
Tennessee Walk Now campaign for Autism Speaks.
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Finish Well
Karen Peck & New River
Crossroads
The Blood And Its Power
Perrys
Daywind
Long Live The King
The Old Paths
Crossroads
I Know How It Feels To Survive Jeff & Sheri Easter
Spring Hill Music
Lead Me Home
Freemans
Independent
Isaacs
Gaither Music Group
Jesus Can Change Your Life Mylon Hayes Family
Independent
Love Is Stronger
Jason Crabb
Spring House Music
Meanwhile Back At The Cross Gordon Mote feat. Voices Of Lee New Haven Records
When He Calls I’ll Fly Away
Talleys
Horizon
A Hill Worth Dying On
McKameys
Horizon/Crossroads
No Two Ways
Inspirations
Horizon
The Blood Of Jesus
Bledsoes
Independent
He Can Move That Stone
Whisnants
United Independent Artists
Wonderful Time Up There
Mark Trammell Quartet
Daywind
Sweeter As The Days Go By Canton Junction
Difference Media
Some Day
East Ridge Boys
Independent
God Has Been Good To Me
Barry Rowland & Deliverance
Crossroads
Seven Days
Red Roots
Red Hen
I See Grace
Booth Brothers
United Independent Artists
That’s Why
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Stowtown Records
Show A Little Bit Of Love And Kindness Collingsworth Family
Stowtown Records
Sometimes He Whispers
Adam Crabb
Daywind
Over The Next Hill
Tim Livingston
Independent
Stronger
TaRanda Greene
Independent
Psalm 23
Wilbanks
Independent
The Next Cloud (re-released) Kingsmen
New Haven
I’ll Take You Home
Hoppers
Spring Hill Music
Let The Rocks Keep Silent
Rick Webb Family
Song Garden Music
Fourth Man
Great Day
Independent
Shine
Zane And Donna King
Independent
Heavy End Of The Cross
Back Home
Independent
Funeral Plans
Wilburn & Wilburn
Daywind
Makes Me Wanna Go
Skyline Boys
Independent
Beautiful Day
Tammy Jones Robinette
Independent
Thinking About Going Home Hyssongs
Inspire/Chapel Valley
Whenever I Hear His Name
The Hoskins Family
Daywind
More Like Jesus
Mercy’s Well
Independent
When I Could Not Pray
Michael Frost Trio
Chapel Valley
Some Things I Know
Anchormen
Homeland Records
Love Does
Mountain Home
So Good
Charlotte Ritchie
Jane’s Girl Music
The Captain’s Got It Under Control Browns
Brown UpTown Music
Heaven In The House
Keith Barkley & Family Tradition Cherith Music Group
Lift Up His Name
Browders
Independent
Still The Cross
Big Mo
Near Eternity Productions
I’m Going Home
Ivan Parker
Horizon/Crossroads
Preacher Tell Me Like It Is
Greater Vision
Daywind
Say Amen
Brian Free & Assurance
Daywind
Either Way
Morgan Easter
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20th Annual ICM Faith,
Family & Country™ Awards®
FaithFamilyCountry.com
June 2014
Crossroads
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Hold On To Hope
Paynes
Independent
Be A Bridge
Arenos
Vertical Sky
Just Fine
Wisecarvers
Skyland /Crossroads
Nothing But Love
Brian Free & Assurance
Daywind
If I’m Guilty
Aaron & Amanda Crabb
Difference Media
Cookes And The Hinsons
Zach & Rodney
Daywind
Heaven Is A Lot Like This
Akins
Crossroads
Jesus Is More Than Enough Master’s Voice
Spin-N-Motion
The Ground Is Level (re-release) Phillips Family
Independent
He Never Ceases
Hope's Journey
Delta Sky/Morris Music
The Borrowed Tomb
Kingdom Heirs
Sonlite
We’ll Work
Cathedrals Family Reunion
Provident
This Story Of My Life
Sharron Kay King
Independent
It’s Never Too Late
Tina Wakefield
Independent
Prayers Go Up, Healing Comes Down Austin Foster
Independent
Pick Up Your Cross
Randy & Wendy Pierce
Independent
He Still Bares The Scars
Lore Family
Independent
Roll Back
Dixie Melody Boys
Song Garden Music
I Know Who The Lord Is
Soul Vision
Eastview Studio
He Is To Me
Legacy Five
Daywind
Sonlite/Crossroads
It Wouldn’t Bother Me To Be The Last Mark Bishop
Because He Loved Me
Triumphant Quartet
AMP Production
Happy, Happy, Happy
Sunday Drive
Independent
If I Know Him
Down East Boys
Sonlite/Crossroads
Ricky Atkinson & Compassion Resting Place Records
We Will
My Sins Are Gone
Monty Lane Allen
Independent
Somebody’s Believing
Bowling Family
RiverHill Music
Your Walk Talks
Mark Trammell Quartet
Daywind
In The Depths Of The Sea
Devin McGlamery
Independent
Gone, Gone, Gone
Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call
Independent
Footprints On The Water
Gold City
New Haven
Wake The Land
11th Hour
Crossroads
I Still Am Your Child
Watts, Rowsey & Bean
Daywind
Do It By The Book
David Staton
Song Garden Music
Have I Told You Lately
Journeymen Quartet
Sanctuary
Lay It Down
Becky Moore
Independent
I’m On My Way To A Miracle Highway 22
Song Garden Music
For All He’s Done
Greater Vision
Daywind
One Hundred Years From Now Dunaways
Independent
On Eagle’s Wings
Donna Sammarco
Independent
Let The Healing Begin
Guardians Quartet
Independent
The Closer I Get To The Cross Crist Family
Horizon
Why Won’t Matter
Stubborn Love
Independent
Who Do You Think
Mike Upright
Independent
One Drop Away
Gibsons
Independent
Arise My Love
Guardians
Independent
Put It Right There
LeFevre Quartet
Activate Records
We’re Gonna Rise
Diplomats
Song Garden Music
Step A Little Higher
Providence Quartet
Independent
Everyday’s A Blessing
Nick Ashton
Steel Horse Music
Save The Date!
2014
ICM Week®
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Carman Launches New CD And Tour
PowerSource
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After a 10 year hiatus, Christian music
trailblazer and platinum-selling recording artist Carman
released a new studio
album, No Plan B,
through his independent label
Norway Avenue
Records and Capital
Christian
Distribution. In support of the new release, Carman hits
the road this summer on his Live Across America
Presents: No Plan B Tour making stops at venues across
the country bringing new music to friends and fans
nationwide. “The main message of the whole album can
be found in the title track, ‘No Plan B,’ which is how I’ve
lived all these years,” said Carman. “Even if I only have a
few more days on this earth, I’ll still be preaching, giving
altar calls, winning souls for the kingdom and singing the
songs that have the power to bring deliverance into people’s lives, whether it is in front of 20 people or 20,000
people. God doesn’t call us to be popular. He calls us to be
effective and that’s always been my goal, effective right up
to the end. Jesus is ‘Plan A.’ There is ‘No Plan B.’”
No Plan B includes 12 tracks penned and performed
by Carman, and produced by Carman and his production
partners Ted T and Tre' Corely. The CD and tour were
made possible through the unprecedented fan response to
the crowd-funding platform Kickstarter campaign he
launched after opening up on social media about a cancer
diagnosis in 2013. The campaign was wildly successful —
the second most funded Kickstarter music campaign ever
— and set the tone for the momentum behind the release
of No Plan B and major national tour, Live Across
America Presents: No Plan B Tour. Carman found a
renewed vision and purpose for his ministry and Carman
buzz was rekindled that inspired the artist to record a new
CD and tour again. “I was diagnosed in 2013 and was planning on having 2-3 good years left, but I didn’t want to
keep it a secret,” confirmed Carman. “I posted the news on
Facebook and wanted to be honest and upright about it
with anyone who asked. So many people started sharing
stories of what they went through and posted photos of
their heads wrapped up because their hair was gone.
When I hear a story like that, my instinct is to reach out
and cheer them up.”
June 2014
Provided By: Chelsey Dickson
This collection of songs features the title track “No Plan
B” and “God Made Man,” the latest of Carman’s many
cheeky character songs featuring a “Sopranos”-styled mob
cast, but with an Italian accented narrator who’s wholeheartedly committed to Christ, the gripping patriotic
Ballad “The Flag,” which sends a very well-timed
reminder that we will always be “one nation under God”
and our faith can never be silenced, and an updated version of “Jesus Heal Me” with new production, a true
touchstone of the album that’s bound to continue its role
as a concert standard.
Carman was the only Christian artist able to fill stadiums all over the world, from record holdings like 72,132
people at Texas Stadium, over 50,000 in Johannesburg,
South Africa and another 80,000 in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. A grand total of 4.5 million cumulative fans
attended three national tours, including his extensive
Heart Of A Champion tour. He's collected the most names
of any American citizen, one million signatures, on a petition supporting prayer in public schools and had more
than one million people accept Christ’s salvation at his
®
events. Add in seven Dove Awards, a quartet of Grammy
®
Award nominations, plus 16 RIAA Certified Platinum
and Gold albums and videos amassing to well over 10 million cumulative career record sales.
Carman is quite literally one of the
most flourishing, innovative and
influential artists of all time.
“I’ve always sought to minister to
the best of my ability. I wanted to
help win as many souls for the
Kingdom as I possibly could,” sums up
Carman. “Now I meet people who
say ‘my life was so messed up
20 years ago, but I went to
your concert, got saved and
now I’m a worship pastor.’
Stories like that just go to
show you how somebody’s
life can completely turn
around. I’m like a soldier who
serves their country. I just
want to serve people, and if
just one guy gets it, then it’s all
been worth it.” Carman’s Tour
tickets are on iTickets.com.
For more information, visit
Carman.org. PS
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BLUEGRASS News
New John Bowman CD On June 17
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Bluegrass
singer and multiinstrumentalist
John Bowman will
release his newest
album, Worship
Him, June 17 on
Pisgah Ridge
Records, a division
of Crossroads
Entertainment.
John has been able
to play at the highest levels of
Bluegrass and
Gospel music. He
played guitar with
both Doyle
Lawson & Quicksilver and Alison Krauss & Union
Station, fiddle with J.D. Crowe & the New South, banjo
and fiddle with The Isaacs, and currently banjo, fiddle
and guitar with The Boxcars. “I love Bluegrass music —
always have and always will,” expresses Bowman. “I’ve
tried to walk away from it a couple of times, but I can’t
stay gone for long. But I believe God has somehow used
Bluegrass as a way to let me reach people who may not
have heard this message before. I want to introduce more
of this music to Bluegrass audiences. It’s a little bit different from what I’ve done before, but there are elements of
Bluegrass in anything I do. I guess this is Praise &
Worship music the way I do things.”
Bowman also has a passion for preaching and sharing
the message of his faith, and, in 1997, he was confirmed as
a minister. He married into The Isaacs, one of the first
families of Gospel music, and all of his solo projects have
been songs of faith. So it’s no surprise that his newest
album, Worship Him, follows the same path. “I’ve been …
preaching, and it is usually just me and a guitar,” explains
Bowman. “I’ve always wanted to do a record like that, so I
decided to recreate on CD what I’ve been doing at these
revivals and preaching dates heading … [to and from the
Boxcars’ concerts]. The theme is always about worshipping God, so I titled the album Worship Him. There are
some new songs that … will be new to Bluegrass listeners.
The Boxcars have been kind enough to let me do songs
like this on our shows, and the crowds have been very
appreciative.”
June 2014
39th Anniversary Father’s Day
Bluegrass Festival
The California Bluegrass Association
(CBA) Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival will
be held Father’s Day weekend (June 12-15)
at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in
Grass Valley, California. The four-day festival begins at 9:45AM on Thursday and
runs through late afternoon Sunday
(Father’s Day), with a full slate of main-stage concerts,
workshops and round-the-clock jamming. The festival’s
preview lineup includes: Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band,
Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, Lonesome River Band,
and many more. A detailed list is on the event’s website.
The festival is preceded by a three-day Bluegrass music
camp offering music students of all ages, an opportunity
to learn from some of the country’s best Bluegrass musicians and teachers. For more information about the
music camp, visit www.cbamusiccamp.org. The CBA is a
California non-profit corporation, founded in 1975 in San
Francisco Bay Area, and dedicated to the continuance of
Bluegrass, Old-Time and Gospel Music.
Jim VanCleve Exits Mountain Heart
Fiddler Jim VanCleve has
announced his departure from
Mountain Heart, a group he
helped found some years ago.
Jim, Barry Abernathy and Steve
Gulley started the band when
they left Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1998. Also, Adam
Steffy and Johnny Dowdle were founding members. They
started as a contemporary Bluegrass band, but drifted
towards progressive Bluegrass and Country sounds.
“After nearly 16 years of touring and recording,” explained
VanCleve, “I [have] decided … to leave Mountain Heart …
These fine gentlemen are much more than co-workers,
they are family. While it’s been a very difficult decision to
reach, I feel that the timing is right and that God has been
tugging me to explore
a number of different
opportunities that
have presented themselves over the last
few months, as well as
be open to new ones
I’m not yet aware of.”
1st Annual GALOT Music Festival
The 1st
annual
GALOT
Music
Fest, a
Bluegrass, Americana and Country music festival, will be
held June 6-8 at the GALOT Motorsports Park (formerly
Dunn-Benson Dragstrip) in Benson, North Carolina. The
music lineup is phenomenal and the event will feature
other types of entertainment, delicious food, camping
and more. Talent already confirmed for the Fest weekend
include: Balsam Range, Blue Highway, Breaking Ground,
Chris Stapleton, DaleAnn Bradley, Dani Flowers, Danny
Paisley & Southern Grass and Darin & Brooke Aldridge.
Additional artists include: The Del McCoury Band, Doyle
Lawson & Quicksilver, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen,
Grasstowne, Jason Crabb, Jeff & Sherri Easter, Junior Sisk
& Ramblers Choice. More Bluegrass artists include:
Lonesome River Band, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina
Band, Marty Raybon and Full Circle, Nora Jane Struthers
& The Party Line and Sister Sadie.
More Bluegrass At Carnegie Hall
Dry Mill Road, with
guest fiddler Patrick
MacAvinue, performed
with the Walker
Performing Arts
Children’s Theater Troupe
at the Weill Recital Hall at
Carnegie Hall earlier this year.
Carnegie Hall hosted a production of From Sea To
Shining Sea, a children’s musical based on Appalachian
history. The production was staged by Walker Performing
Arts, a youth theater group from Hagerstown, Maryland,
with Teri Walker directing. Music was provided by the
Bluegrass band that was visible on stage during the show
and MacAvinue, who tours with Audie Blaylock &
Redline, reports that “It was truly a wonderful experience.
I’ve known Rob and the guys for a couple years, and they
are top notch musicians.” Dry Mill Road is Robert Mabe
on banjo, Doug Ross on mandolin, Sean Loomis on guitar, and Dave Hurt on bass.
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Gibson Brothers
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Blacktop
Gypsy Runaway Train
Big Blue Raindrops
It’s Just A Road
Wild Mountain Honey
That’s Kentucky
More Life
Funeral Plans
Empire
I Know How It Feels To Survive
Dear Sister
Martha White, Lester & Earl
Love Does
When I Get Home
Long Haul Trucking Man
When I Get My Pay
Blues Rollin’ In
That Janie Baker
Double Or Nothing
A Man Like Me
Busy City
Old Man Winter
Talk Is Cheap
Simple Little Town
Grandpa Was My Guide
How Many Moons
What’ll I Do
Pickin’ Like A Girl
Love Speak To Me
That’s All She Wrote
The Streets Of Baltimore
Old Five And Dimers
The Game
Gibson Brothers
Alan Jackson
The Roys
Del McCoury Band
The Boxcars
Junior Sisk & Joe Mullins
Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road
Darrell Webb with Rhonda Vincent
Wilburn & Wilburn
Della Mae
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Claire Lynch
Terry Baucom and Marty Raybon
Primitive Quartet
American Drive
The Grascals
Isaacs
Del McCoury Band
Marty Raybon & Full Circle
The Rigneys
Wilburn & Wilburn
Rhonda Vincent
Matt Wallace
Blue Highway
Unspoken Tradition
Remington Ryde
Claire Lynch
Terry Baucom with Sam Bush
Daughters Of Bluegrass
Peter Rowan
Del McCoury Band
James King
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Compass Records
Label
Compass Records
ACR Records LLC/EMI
Rural Rhythm
McCoury Music, MCM
Mountain Home
Rebel Records
Pinecastle Records
Mountain Heart
Daywind
Rounder
Spring Hill Music
Compass Records
John Boy & Billy
Mountain Home
Mountain Heritage
Rural Rhythm
Mountain Home
Gaither Music Group
McCoury Music, RED
Rural Rhythm
Dark Shadow
Daywind
Upper Management
Pinecastle Records
Rounder
Coyote Ridge
Poor Mountain
Compass Records
John Boy & Billy
Blue Circle Records
Organic
Compass Records
McCoury Music, MCM
Rounder
Rounder
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ALBUM
REVIEWS
ALBUM
OF THE MONTH
THE GOOD INTENTIONS
By: R.G. Evelyn
TRAVELLING COMPANION
Top 40 Country Music long ago lost any resemblance to its original roots. The argument has been
made that all real, legitimate Country Music had to find another genre just to have a home. Fans
of Country Music’s classic roots nowadays find themselves over in the “Americana” genre in
search of that legendary twang fiddle and pick. Based in Liverpool, England, The Good Intentions
have been making that sweet twang since 2008’s critically acclaimed Poor Boy. The three-piece
Americana ensemble mix acoustic instrumentation with three-part harmonies and incorporate
60s Folk and Bluegrass with early Country dynamics. The 12 tracks Travelling Companion are so
consistent and authentic that picking a standout isn’t easy. But the track “Paul The Apostle” is
worthy of its namesake. The band all feel that being based in Liverpool, the port from where so
many Europeans left for America with the traditional music that evolved into Country music, they
are reclaiming the roots of that music and celebrating the links between the British Isles and
America. In the words of chief songwriter R. Peter Davies: “From Liverpool to Nashville, wherever
they may roam. Our hearts are only looking for a place to call a home.”
WILBURN & WILBURN | HERE COMES SUNDAY
This father/son duo combine a solid foundation of old school Praise & Worship with a flare of youthful presence current enough to bring the message of Christ to the youthful ear. This 12-song offering is equally split
into three styles of song: slow-tempo emotional heartstring tuggers, mid-tempo power Ballads and footstompin’ old school Gospel nuggets. It’s the latter of those three styles where Wilburn & Wilburn shine the
brightest. Both father Jonathan and his son Jordan have pleasantly smooth vocal chops. But it’s during the
more upbeat numbers where the character of their voices comes through. Standout cuts include “Heaven’s
Jubilee” and “Funeral Plans” — both of which pack enough old-time revival punch to raise the roof off of any
house of worship. Perhaps the most memorable track is the Bluegrass-driven “If These Old Walls Could Talk,”
which tells the tale of time inside a church … from the church building’s perspective.
SHINE BRIGHT BABY | DREAMERS
Taking their name from Philippians 2, Orrville, Ohio’s Shine Bright Baby bring their fresh and inventive amalgamation of Pop, Rock and modern Worship music and wrap it around a dance-floor friendly electronic
palette. The 10-track Dreamers is the band’s debut release for BEC Recordings, an imprint of Tooth & Nail
Records, formed in 1997 in partnership with the EMI Christian Music Group. The title track delivers uplifting
energy and a contagious chorus. Other highlights including the redemptive “Beautiful Love” and one of the
band’s personal favorites “Made To Glow.” The latter about letting God’s love shine in everyone’s daily
actions. The piano/acoustic Ballad “Love Restores” was written in the wake of a highly publicized school
shooting near the band’s hometown. The song proposes how the Lord’s love can renew even the most broken circumstances. The group also shows its more aggressive side on “The Brave Ones,” a guitar-charged
anthem centered on living a bold life of faith.
STEVE FREE | SHIP OF DREAMS
Those not familiar with Steve Free … think Arlo Guthrie meets Don McClean. The winner of numerous Music
Industry Awards including 9 ASCAP Award’s, a Platinum Record and a Grammy® Award nomination, Steve has
charted over 30 songs on the National and International Americana, Country and Billboard Charts, including 15
No.1 songs. Fans of Folk and Americana will enjoy Steve Free’s latest offering —14 songs of pleasantry. No
extremes here. The tone of this entire release is steady and moderate… with the one exception being the
bouncy blues of “Find Me A Job.” The standout tracks here, oddly enough, are both odes to the love of an old
dog. “Old Blue” and “Ole Link” strike a familiar chord with anyone who’s ever lost an old faithful friend. Anyone
glancing at the CDs liner notes can clearly see the love of family pouring from this man. And that love is
apparent throughout the entire listen.
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Editor’s note: These albums have been reviewed by an experienced record label executive and reflect his opinions, not the opinion of Power Source
Magazine. The intent of the reviews is to assist the artist in achieving excellence.
June 2014
AlbumReviews
CINDY LEE ALDEN | SAMPLER
BILL EMERSON & SWEET DIXIE | DANCIN’ ANNIE
LOCUST RIDGE | HEALED
LEGACY FIVE | GREAT DAY
Not many vocalists could cover
Peter, Paul & Mary, Jimmy Buffett,
Fleetwood Mac and Led Zeppelin
all on the same album and make it
work … but somehow Laurel,
Maryland’s Cindy Lee Alden pulls it
off. 13 of the 16 songs offered
here are covers. But Alden puts
enough of her own spin on each of
the tracks she’s chosen to pay
tribute to make the overall listening experience still feel fresh. Her
take on the Peter, Paul & Mary classic
“Leaving On A Jet Plane” and Jimmy Buffett’s “Mexico” were
pleasant surprises. As was her rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s signature
tune “Landslide.” But it was her tackling of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock And
Roll” that left the biggest smile on our faces. Of the three originals,
“Whirlpool” and “Crayola Skies” (both co-penned by Alden’s ex-husband
and producer) serve as proof that Alden can shine just as brightly in
her own skin as well as others.
The sounds of East Tennessee are
alive and well. Healed is a 13-track
offering of solid mountain Gospel
from the quartet known as Locust
Ridge. Appropriately named after
the small rural community from
which they hail, these 3 brothers
and longtime family friend craft
some mighty fine heartfelt, spiritfilled Church-house singin’ that
has caught the attention and
approval of Country Music Legend
Dolly Parton. Lead vocalist Russell Allen
explains, “As this album began taking shape, we started to
see a theme develop. That theme is redemption and healing. I almost
see this as first-aid for the soul.” The current single “Silver & Gold” has
already generated some significant praise and respect from radio and
beyond. Les Butler, Singing News publisher, says “Meticulous in their
song search, vocal preparation and musical presentation. That effort
has manifested itself in this stellar Bluegrass Gospel release!”
SAMMY KERSHAW | BIG HITS: VOLUME ONE
Due to the nature of music publishing deals, it’s not uncommon
these days for established Country
Music stars to go back and rerecord versions of their biggest
hits and fan favorites. By rerecording the songs, the artist is
afforded a little more freedom to
release the music again under
some slightly better terms. (Read:
without a record label muddying-up
the process). Big Hits: Volume One
is platinum-selling Country Music star
Sammy Kershaw’s turn at that very business model. Some
of the expected hits are there. “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,”
“Cadillac Style” and “Queen Of My Doublewide Trailer” are represented.
Suspiciously missing however are four of Kershaw’s Top Ten’s:
“Anywhere But Here,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “National Working
Woman’s Holiday” and “Meant To Be” are all absent — Likely the result
of the previously mentioned publishing deal scenario. Two new cuts
stand out. “The Middle” and “Can’t Put My Finger On It” will ring-true to
longtime Kershaw fans.
Banjo virtuoso Bill Emerson’s latest
release is an acoustic blend of
Traditional and Contemporary
Bluegrass, Classic Country, dynamic instrumentals and rich Gospel
music. A founding member of the
famed Bluegrass ensemble, The
Country Gentlemen, Emerson can
also be credited as founder and
shaper of Country Current, the
world-renowned Bluegrass ensemble of the United States Navy Band.
The three very distinct vocals of Chris
Stifel, Teri Chism and Wayne Lanham drive this 12-track collection of solid, master class Bluegrass. The title track and lead single
has been hailed as “three minutes of Bluegrass perfection” by SiriusXM
Bluegrass Junction host, Kyle Cantrell. Hailed as a “Banjo Legend” by
The Washington Post, Bill Emerson’s fourth release for Rural Rhythm
Records also features two original songs (“Days When You Were Mine”
and “This Heart You Have Broken”) by acclaimed Bluegrass songwriting
team Pete Goble and Leroy Drumm.
When the Legendary Cathedral
Quartet retired in December of
1999, Scott Fowler and Roger
Bennett decided to continue the
rich musical tradition of Southern
Gospel Quartet singing. Legacy Five
was organized and officially
debuted in January 2000 in Atlanta,
Georgia. They’ve since firmly established themselves in the Southern
Gospel Music world. Audiences have
responded overwhelmingly to their
four-part harmony and their ability to effectively communicate the message of Christ. Great Day is the
group’s most recent release for Daywind Records. The 10 tracks included cover the complete Gospel vocal-group spectrum. From the low-key
numbers like “He Heals” to the rapid-fire toe-tappers like the album title
track, as well as, “What A Happy Day.” But it’s the jubilant nature of
“That’s A Hallelujah” that leaves the most lasting impression. And ironically enough … that sentiment best sums up this rock-solid collection
of Southern Gospel vocal awesomeness.
CHRISTA JORDAN | ALIVE
If you took the best of 1980s
Anthemic Arena-Rock
(Queensryche, Dio, etc) and mixed
it with some early 90s Crunch
(Nirvana, Soundgarden, Stone
Temple Pilots) and filtered it
through the eyes and ears of a
young woman today… you’d have
Christa Jordan. Ms. Jordan is
clearly influenced by her parent’s
generation of Heavy Rock. But in
lieu of fist-pumping party anthems,
Christa Jordan delivers a sonic blast of
positivity and hope. The single “Dreams Come True” (official
video available on Youtube) takes a very simple sentiment of never
giving up, and serves it up heavy and hard. 6 of the 8 songs are
relentless rockers with fearless vocals and enough fuzzy guitar riffing
to satisfy Rock-N-Roll appetites both young and old… with the lead-off
track “Stand Against The Storm” being the clear standout. Christa
Jordan rocks hard — real hard. And she does so with grace, clarity and
an overall message that keeps her right with God. You go girl!
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Current Singles
LEVI RIGGS
“Headed Home”
Tempo: MEDIUM
HMG Nashville IC Vol. 203
His new Inspirational Country song,
“Headed Home,” comes from a place of
heartache. While playing basketball at
Ellis Park in Danville, Indiana, Levi
Riggs learned of the tragic death of his friend, Josh Miner,
who was killed test-driving a motorcycle. Levi drove through
the night with Josh’s brother and close friend, J.T., to pick up
his other brother Jason, who was stranded in Chicago, so the
boys could be together as a family. Levi was unsure of what to
say, he never said a word to either of them; he just had to be
there for them. When he got home, Levi poured out his heavy
heart to his sister, Lauren Riggs. Together, they penned the
story of Josh Miner in “Headed Home.” DJs, you will want to
check this single on the first track of this HMG Compilation.
BECKY MOORE – “Lay It Down”
Tempo: SLOW
HMG Adult/Contemporary Single
Becky Moore is a talented artist who
recently released her single “Lay It
Down.” The lyrics to this song mirrors
Becky’s life journey of learning to lay
down her own expectations and trusting that the Lord will make His Way glaringly obvious.
Becky’s Country roots and Gospel Soul create a compelling
sound. Raised singing in churches throughout the south,
Becky’s artistry comes straight from her heart. Her love of
Country music and the spirit of the “silver-lined” life, that
soulful Country music inherently possesses, has always had
a magnetic pull for Becky. She doesn’t just have the heart to
sing big songs; she also has the voice to sing them with
excellence. Music has and will always be the best way for
Becky to share her mission, which is to take each listener’s
focus off of their troubles and point them towards the healing power of Christ Jesus.
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BONITA ADELE
“Happy Hour In Heaven”
Tempo: MEDIUM
HMG Nashville Power Gospel Single
There’s a first time for everything
and “Happy Hour In Heaven” is here. A
lot of songs have been written about
Heaven, but it’s never been written this
way! Singer-songwriter Bonita Adele penned “Happy Hour
In Heaven” from her heart. It has an infectious melody that
will make you press play again. Bonita is giving praise to
Jesus Christ and expressing that HE will be the host and
everybody will be happy in a land where there is no pain, no
sorrow, no tears just forevermore joy. This song talks about
reuniting with friends and loved ones. The video takes you
down streets of Heaven and gives you an idea of what
Bonita feels in her heart that Heaven will be like. This is her
second single; Bonita gained recognition with “Cross on the
Wall” in 2013 and she is back. The “Happy Hour In Heaven”
video is under the Production of Parade Stormer who is a
major player in video production on Music Row in
Nashville. Give it a spin.
JOE LOFTUS
“Little Hands Little Feet”
Tempo: SLOW
HMG Nashville IC Single
The secong single release from Joe
Loftus is “Little Hands Little Feet,”
from his latest CD Can’t Take The US
From The USA. Joe recalls that it was
the fourth song he’d ever written back in 1983, and it only
took 10 minutes. He explains, “After watching a little baby
lying on the couch, I admired the little hands and feet. God
planted this urge in me to write this song and the words just
flowed onto the paper.” Joe adds, “After recording the song
back in September, I finally met this little girl, now 30, who
just had her own baby.” This heartwarming tune is sure to
become a favorite among listeners.
ERIC VON
“I Can’t Help But Smile”
Tempo: MEDIUM
HMG Nashville Country Single
This song, “I Can’t Help But Smile,”
written by this talented new artist, will
instantly brighten your day. It is both
uplifting and catchy. “I Can’t Help But
Smile” is just one of the songs on Eric’s Down Here On The
Island album recorded in Nashville. Eric has been writing,
singing and performing in Florida and Nashville for 13
years, infusing his Country music with an island-flair. Eric
loves performing live, and, when you are at an Eric Von
show, you will feel as if he is performing just for you by the
way he engages with the crowd. It is his talent and explosive stage presence that has provided him the opportunity
to open for artists such as Kenny Chesney and Jake Owen,
to name a few. His music is on iTunes, CdBaby and his
website. You will enjoy “I Can’t Help But Smile.”
CAROL HOGNER
“Ordinary Things”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Carol Hogner grew up in East Texas
and was always singing; even if it was
while washing dishes with her sisters.
While growing up, she sang in a group
called The Spirituals. Then, her focus grew to work and as a
single mother of two children, Josh and Amber. Her strong
passion for the Lord drew her back to singing. And while
singing at a rodeo bible camp, where her kids were attending,
she met Jeff Hogner. A short time later, Carol and Jeff got married and Carol gained two more daughters, Hannah and Halee.
As a family they traveled to team roping events as Joshua
Cowboy Ministries for nearly 15 years. Her husband was promoted to Heaven five years ago. Now she continues to travel
all over the United States and into Canada putting on church
services and concerts. Her witty, down-to-earth country personality captures all who encounter her. Her new Single
“Ordinary Things” is at radio now released by HMG Nashville.
JERAD BRIDGES
“I Was Wrong”
Tempo: SLOW
Jerad’s first public show was in
October 2012, and over two hundred
people crowded the bar. He was bombarded with people wanting more, so
his band, Bastion Cavalier, began writing their own material as well as playing cover songs. The band and Jerad’s
musical ability was a blessing in disguise because he was
soon forced to quit his job in the oil field. Jerad immediately
placed all of his money and time into furthering his music
career. His love of Country music at an early age helped to
prepare him for his new self-penned single, “I Was Wrong,”
just released to Country radio and all Music Row stations.
Jerad’s heart is in the right place, and his mind-set is nothing less than a major label deal.
Promotions
JENNIFER NICKERSON
“Keep On Keepin On”
Tempo: UPBEAT
HMG Nashville Country Vol. 57
Dallas native Jennifer Nickerson is
back and better than ever with her
new single “Keep On Keepin On.” This
is a great ‘feel good song’ about real
life. “Keep On Keepin On” is also going to cross over into
the Country genre. Jennifer’s promotion to Music Row, as
well as Inspirational Country, started in early 2014. Jennifer
Nickerson is a new light in the darkness. She seems to
spread hope wherever she sings. God calls people for different things in life, and Jennifer has a call of God that goes
above and beyond. She is a singer-songwriter, who is working on taking her music career to the next level. Best wishes
to Jennifer.
GARY DEAN HEISEY
“Miracles”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Gary Dean Heisey is a successful
businessman, world traveler, evangelist, singer and songwriter. He has been
singing and doing missionary work for
most of his life. His latest single, “Miracles,” is written as an
eyewitness account of Jesus’ life on earth, and the many miracles that followed. As the song goes, “I watched him walk
on water/saw Him give the blind their sight/and I was there
when He raised the dead/giving His brand new life/we were
with Him on the mountain/with the five thousand He
fed/and after it was over/Twelve baskets-full were left.” The
song goes on to explain that there are more miracles than
man can count and there are more miracles than books can
hold. If you are around Gary Dean Heisey very long you will
find out the greatest miracle of all is that God would send his
only son Jesus to pay the price for you and me.
DONNA SAMMARCO
“On Eagle’s Wings”
Tempo: MEDIUM
HMG Nashville IC Instrumental Single
“On Eagles’ Wings” is a beautiful
Christian song composed by Michael
Joncas and is generally based on Psalm
91 and Isaiah 40:31. It was written in
1975-1976 and is published by New Dawn Music, associated
with Oregon Catholic Press. It has been adopted by both
Catholic (including papal masses) and Protestant (including
Pentecostal) audiences. The image is that of many eagles lifting up multiple people in covenant with God. This arrangement was done by Mark Hayes, a highly talented Christian
composer and arranger – a Dove Award winner. There is
nothing that can reach deep inside the human soul, change a
mood or lift your spirit quite like music. And the most powerful music occurs when a beautiful composition is born,
shaped and molded by an insightful and gifted arranger, and
then delivered to the listener’s ear by the hands of a sensitive
and talented performer. This is a rare event and is what happened in the song, “On Eagles’ Wings.”
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Promotions
CHRISTA JORDAN
“Wanna Go With Me”
KALI ROSE
& DENNIS AGAJANIAN
“Thank You For The
Father You’ve Been”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Christa Jordan is a tremendous
singer-songwriter from Birmingham,
Alabama. She grew up in music — traveling and singing since she was two
years old! Christa is not only a gifted singer, but she plays guitar like one of the boys! She knew from an early age music
was what she would do for the rest of her life. Now, after
years of countless shows and hard work, Christa Jordan has
®
finally stepped on the scene! Working with Grammy Awardwinning producers, her new single “Wanna Go With Me”
launches this summer! She says, “‘Wanna Go With Me’ makes
you wanna grab some friends, jump in the truck and head to
the country or the water, or wherever that little spot is. It’s
definitely a feel-good, summer-time jam that will leave you
smiling and moving your feet!” Every so often the music
world is given a new gift, and that has certainly happened
with Christa Jordan. There’s no doubt she’ll go far. We got our
invitation to come along; you can hear it in her new song
when she asks us “Wanna Go With Me.”
RED LETTER BAND
“Bring Me”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Led vocally by a husband/wife duo, the Red
Letter Band plays quality Country music with a clear message about real-life relationships with God and each other.
The song “Bring Me” is a song for those who may be honestly struggling to feel God’s presence in their trials. It asks God
to bring them in close as only he can, and to bring them to
his table of protection, as Psalm 23 talks about. Often in
these hard times it is such a help just to know we are loved
by God, and that it is what this person’s heart needs, as they
walk through the valley of the shadow [of death].
GAIL COGBURN
“I’ve Got A Bottle”
Tempo: MEDIUM
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Gail Cogburn is a singer-songwriter
and her new single, “I’ve Got A Bottle,”
is from her current album. She wrote
this song based upon Psalms 56:8,
when the Lord began to speak to her about His love for His
people. He reminded her that every tear shed has been bottled up in Heaven; that He is aware of every heart-ache and
that the pain is never forgotten. As the lyrics go, “you have a
bottle holding every tear that you have ever shed” With
many heartaches behind her and some she is still battling,
Gail tells everyone to travel life’s journey knowing not one
thing you will ever suffer will be in vain. One day we will
hear him say, ‘enter into Heaven my faithful child, a job well
done.’ Gail has received many awards through her 30 year
journey, but says her greatest award is still yet to come! Her
new album will be titled Bride Groom Coming.
June 2014
Tempo: MEDIUM
Kali Rose, the 2013 Entertainer of the Year, and Dennis
Agajanian, three-time Entertainer of the Year, partnered for
the first time with their release “Thank You For The Father
You’ve Been.” As part of a taping for a reality show featuring
Dennis, Kali and Dennis first performed this song. Having
both loved and lost their fathers, Kali and Dennis naturally
had an emotional connection to this song about a brother
and sister watching their father turn from the devil to a life
of salvation with the Lord. This duet was then embraced by
an audience during a showcase at the 2013 Inspirational
®
Country Music Week . This song was so well received it was
later recorded at the Sound Kitchen and was produced by
multiple-award-winner Steve Ivey. Kali and Dennis hope
this inspirational song touches others as much as it has
touched them.
TONY WATSON
“We Danced In The Dust”
Tempo: MEDIUM
HMG Nashville Country Vol. 57
Tony Watson has had a couple of great
years in the music business, especially
when he was introduced to Gene
Higgins, his son Jason, artist representative Darlene Fowler and a host of others who make HMG
Nashville, Power Source Magazine and the air waves of Power
Source Country. Not to be forgotten is Tony’s love and appre®
ciation for the Inspirational Country Music Association , the
CMA and the AMG. This West Virginia native honed his
Country style while performing nationally and internationally
with both symphonies and Rock/Country bands. This internationally-ranked artist enjoys a global fan base on his various
web sites. The wide appeal of his heartfelt music is evidenced
by his growing reputation as a composer of original music and
lyrics. Tony is releasing his new hit single, “We Danced In The
Dust,” on which he partnered with great songwriters Rick
Norheim and Robin Nemati. Tony produced this song
through his Gate House Studio™. Their songs were on a Dual
Track release in November 2013.
“Comfort Zone”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Tony Watson has teamed with songwriters Rick Norheim
and Robin Nemati again, to bring two great songs from one of
our favorite West Virginia artists. The songs will be included
in Tony's upcoming album Comfort Zone. “We Danced In
The Dust” was written by Rick Norheim and Robin Nemati
with “Stepped Outside My Comfort Zone” penned by Rick
Norheim. Both songs were produced through Tony’s Gate
House Studio™, and in conjunction with Studio Pros out of
Los Angeles, California. Now, the second song is released into
the Inspirational Christian Country Network through HMG
Nashville. “Stepped Outside My Comfort Zone,” will be the
cornerstone song for Tony’s next full album, Comfort Zone.
THE KRISTINA CRAIG BAND
“Nowhere To Be”
Tempo: MEDIUM
An Inspirational Country Music
®
Awards Top 10 nominee for Female
Vocalist of the Year, Inspirational
Country singer-songwriter Kristina
Craig of The Kristina Craig Band, weaves together the best of
Country and Inspirational music. Through “Nowhere To Be,”
featured on the Angel With Tattoos album, Craig reminds
people to “love where they are, yet go where they love to be;
while taking some chances along the way!” “Nowhere To Be”
was written by Kristina Craig and Greg Giovannetti and produced by Todd Lombardo and Smith Curry. Power Source
Magazine’s album review described “Nowhere To Be” as a
“delightful harmony piece that leads into a feel-good, uptempo melody.” The Kristina Craig Band crosses generational lines, with a show that delivers traditional Country
music and Contemporary radio hits. They are filling venues
ranging from churches to rodeo arenas, fairs and festivals, as
they continue their 2014 Small Town America Tour.
“I’m A Rock”
Tempo: SLOW
The Kristina Craig Band creates an energetic, fun filled
experience and, simultaneously, a personal and intimate
one. The Band has garnered several prestigious honors that
prove their appeal across Country and Christian music,
including a Top 5 Nominee for Vocal Group of the Year in
®
the 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards . Most
recently, their “Angel With Tattoos” release has climbed to
No. 4 on the Inspirational Country Music Charts, receiving
radio play nationwide! However, The KCBand has a mission beyond sharing and selling uplifting songs, but uplifting souls! Their desire for every show is for people to walk
away changed, set free from sickness and iniquities, as well
as broken hearts restored through the power of Jesus Christ.
Their goal for their 2014 Small Town America Tour is to
emphasize breaking the cycles of abuse and addiction
throughout the country!
SOUTHSIDE DRIVE
“Your Love Rescued Me”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Southside Drive’s Randy Bowling
and lead singer Gwen Hana, became a
duo in late 2013. Randy contacted
Taylor Morrison Music Group, and,
immediately, Taylor took the reins and into the recording
studio for “Your Love Rescued Me.” The goal was to give
Randy Bowling and Gwen their dream after many disappointments in both their careers. Their new Inspirational
Single, “Your Love Lifted Me,” was produced by legendary
producer Pat Holt (Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffet, Garth
Brooks, etc) and co-produced by Taylor Morrison (ex-pro
backup vocalist turned talent developer, manager, promoter
and producer). Released to nationwide radio from Southside
Drive is their brand new single, “Your Love Rescued Me.”
Promotions
JOHN STEED — “Overcome”
Tempo: UPBEAT
Justified Records Recording Artist
John Steed is no stranger to
Inspirational Country Music with
many awards including SingerSongwriter of the Year, two-time Male
Vocalist of the Year and Christian Country Music Award’s
New Artist of the Year. John has 20 years of music released to
radio, with several songs charting in the Top 5 and a No. 1 hit
with “Praise The Lord.” John’s newest project, Good Hands
Now-Renewed, is a very high quality and incredibly powerful
album. “Overcome” is the much-anticipated first release from
this fresh new project, which is about walking in victory even
though the temptations of sin are ever-present in our fallen
world. Our victory over sin does not come from our own
strength but by the Power of GOD working within us. When
the devil reminds us of how weak we are, we just remind him
that he has been “Overcome” by the Blood of the LAMB.
MELISSA GREENWOOD
“Holy Ghost Revival”
Tempo: UPBEAT
Melissa actually grew up in church.
When she was just a toddler, she sang
in a trio with her parents. She started
playing piano at 16 and even sang solos
in church with the choir. Christian music is her life, whether
in church or at home. Her mother Carol Greenwood is her
inspiration, not only in music but also in life. “What a thrill
it was to produce Melissa doing something so dear to her
heart — praising the Lord in song,” states Jack Gale & Jim
Pierce, producers of this song. “With her Pentecostal background, she was doing something she had wanted to do all
her life. The minute she started to sing, we knew we were
having more than a recording session. We were having
CHURCH, and we’re thankful we were a part of it.”
ANDREW GREER FEATURING
SONYA ISAACS
“Softly And Tenderly”
Tempo: SLOW
Dove-nominated Nashville singersongwriter Andrew Greer releases his
first single from his Acoustic-FolkBluegrass Hymn collection, Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions
(MA’M Recordings/Lucid Artist), featuring perennial
Inspirational Country favorite Sonya Isaacs. A nostalgic fiddle, tender dobro and engaging vocals make this track a
favorite for lovers of Hymns and faith-based Country music.
About recording the song, Greer shares, “I first sang these
lines during the invitation time at my hometown church, just
on the fringes of West Texas. A lot of life has been lived since I
left those rural roots for Nashville over 10 years ago. There are
good memories, as well as unpleasant ones, but He has
always been there for me. These chorus words (circa 1880) to
‘come home’ continually draws me back to the Friend I
learned about as a child, and have come to trust as an adult.”
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Promotions
JADA HITE KING
“A Beautiful Lady”
Tempo: SLOW/MEDIUM
Jada Hite King would like to thank all
of her supporters and the radio DJs. She
has had a string of charting tunes in the
Top 10 recently. Following her No. 1
Power Gospel hit “Get To Him,” she had a No. 2 Inspirational
Country tune, “You Bless My Life.” Her newest submission is a
patriotic tune, “A Beautiful Lady,” written by Wanda Mallette.
Jada feels it is pleasing to God to honor our country which has
“In God We Trust” engraved on our national currency. Jada
and her husband Jeff are serving God at their church and on
the road. Jada hopes you’ll listen to “A Beautiful Lady” in relationship to all the beauty America has to offer and remember
that in God’s hands all things are possible. God bless you all
and may He continue to bless America! “ A Beautiful Lady” by
Jada Hite King is at your favorite radio station.
WES JAMES
“What Jesus Died For”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Wes James’ third release “What Jesus
Died For” is about a sermon he heard in
a little church in north central Texas
where he was leading worship for a
revival. The pastor really got his attention when he started
talking about all the things we think we need and sometimes
pray for. The theme behind the sermon was that Jesus did not
die on the cross for us to have nice cars, houses or anything a
person can possess. He died on the cross for our sins in order
that if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, in return we
receive the greatest gift of all, eternal life. We are blessed living in the United States with all the opportunities and conveniences. But the Lord Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice so
that we are allowed to choose to have the greatest gift.
BRUCE & BETSY MULLEN
“Two Doors Down From Jesus”
Tempo: MEDIUM
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Written by Bruce Mullen, the song
idea came from visiting with friends
and their conversation about Grandma.
Grandma always stated that she was
going to have a mansion right next door to Jesus. Our friend
wanted to have a mansion right next door to Grandma to be
two doors down from Jesus. They told stories about Grandma,
an Indian Medicine woman, back in the early 1900s. When
Doctors had patients that were at the end of their lives they
would ask Grandma to take care of them. Grandma was
instrumental in leading them to Jesus and getting them on the
right path. Since Bruce and Betsy have been performing this
song on stage, the requests have outnumbered any other song
they sing. People refer to it as the ‘Grandma Song.’ It is touching all age groups, because many people have lost a special
Grandma. Bruce and Betsy re-recorded “Two Doors Down
From Jesus” in Nashville, Tennessee, for the radio release with
some of Nashville’s finest musicians.
June 2014
STEVE SHIREY
“Yesterday’s Sin”
Tempo: MEDIUM
When it comes right down to it —
what we really need in life has been
given to us by Jesus already. Steve
Shirey writes and records his own
songs with the hopes and intentions of delivering faith and
uplifting people with his messages. He hopes to encourage
and strengthen Godly relationships. His style is Traditional
Country and Southern Rock blended together making him a
true Inspirational Country artist. He is always hard at work
spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a way that is appealing to Country music lovers. His entire Glory Road album is
packed with the word of God and wrapped in Country
music. His current radio single, “When I Got Saved”
describes the benefits of salvation and being a child of God.
All of his songs can be heard on his website. “Thank you
DJs,” says Steve, “for helping these songs climb the
Inspirational Country music charts.” Enjoy the new single by
Steve Shirey — “Yesterday’s Sin”
CHERIE BRENNAN — “911”
Tempo: UPBEAT
Coming off the success of her first two
singles, both making it to the Top 10 of
the Inspirational Country charts, singersongwriter Cherie Brennan’s newest
release “911” is a fun, upbeat song about
the need to put God first in your life. Cherie says, “It’s so easy
to get caught up in your day-to-day life; it’s fast-paced and has
so many ups and downs that you forget to spend that precious
quiet time with God and listen for God’s guidance, which
keeps you from making all those stupid mistakes we all regret.
But even when we find ourselves in trouble, God is always
there to help and save us when we turn to our loving Father.
And when we learn to pray first before we rush into things, we
always have a better outcome.” “911” is sure to be a big hit!
RICK HOIBERG
“Jesus Loves Me”
Tempo: MEDIUM
For his first single, Rick Hoiberg is
releasing the timeless hymn and Bible
song “Jesus Loves Me.” The song has
been arranged to have a more contemporary upbeat sound, yet there is still a fiddle for the sound
that puts it right at home with Inspirational Country Music.
This song is arguably as well known as “Amazing Grace” and
“Silent Night.” It is taught by parents and teachers to their
children, translated into most major languages and sung by
children in every nation on the face of the earth. Jesus’ love
was not a passing affection but an abiding, self-sacrificing
devotion according to John 15:9-17. In a special surprise
towards the end of the song, Rick is joined by his beloved
granddaughters, Makayla and Sydney, for the final two choruses. “Jesus Loves Me” is a song you will want for your
music collection to listen to over and over.
JAY WITHAM
“Help Is On The Way”
Tempo: MEDIUM
Jay Witham was raised on Country
music and has been on stage since he
was a baby. Dusty Cal and Bonnie
Witham, his parents, traveled extensively singing Country music throughout the Northeast,
Canada and the east coast. His musical heroes were classic
Country artists Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, George Jones
and Ray Price, to name a few. He has recorded several CDs
and has written numerous Country and Country Gospel
songs. Jay recently received the Pioneer Songwriter Award
from the Cambridge Valley Songwriters Showcase for his
original song, “You Don’t Have to Prove That You’re The
Savior.” A pastor in New England, his music is broadcast
around the world and he is sought to perform live concerts.
Jay and his wife Linda have been married since 1969 and
have two sons and one daughter. They have six grandchildren in Montana and upstate New York. They also have two
children and two grandchildren who live in Heaven.
Promotions
DILLION & WEST
“Celebrate Jesus”
Tempo: UPBEAT
This is what spiritual music has
been waiting for. This is the real
Country Rock sound the 80’s generation grew up with. The song was written by Ben Dillion
and produced by Gary West. God laid several songs on
Ben’s heart, so he has been writing and performing songs
for many years. When Ben presented the songs to Gary for
production ideas, Gary could not wait to get into the studio. Gary has performed all over the country as an entertainer/singer. Gary also spent many years on the world
®
famous Grand Ole Opry as a drummer and backed-up
dozens of Country music legends. This fresh sound is honest, real and hard driving. You will want to celebrate the
Savior Jesus and stomp your feet as this duo performs
heart felt music and lyrics that gives the glory to God. Roll
down the windows and turn it up loud. What a way to
“Celebrate Jesus!”
June 2014
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