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America's Leading Online Country Gospel Music News Magazine
Magazine
This month featuring…
Jan Harbuck
Remembering All Those
Who Have Served.
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
John Randolph
Gena Roberts Hamilton
May, 2015
Christian Servant Outreach Ministry, Inc.
www.christianservantmagazine.com
Tommy Brandt
Christian Servant Magazine - May, 2015 - Page 1
"I Just Miss You" by Tim Livingston was filmed on location at the historic Dayton Memorial Hall. This heartfelt song was
written by Tim Livingston. For more than 25 years Tim's Dad & Mom promoted Gospel Concerts (Norm's Gospel Sing)
that helped shape & make Southern Gospel Music history.
For more info about this latest CD go to www.TimLivingstonMusic.com or www.facebook.com/TimLivingstonMusic.
Music Video Produced by Big Merlin Productions. Album produced by Les Butler.
Congratulations Tim Livingston
On your # 1 Song
I Just Miss You
May, 2015
Christian Servant Outreach Ministry, Inc.,
Country For The Good Life
Top 100
https://www.facebook.com/TimLivingstonMusic
Or visit Tim on the web at:
www.timlivingstonmusic.com
Let us resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, but rise up in their stead and continue the fight for
Liberty and Justice for all…for our FREEDOM, remembering all those who have served.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 1 - Our Cover
Page 20 - Women of Country Gospel Music:
Nikki Headley by Angela Rowe
Page 2 - # 1 Country For The Good Life Song
Page 22 - Choose Now. What Are You Waiting For?
by John Randolph
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page 24 - What Is A Music Producer and Why You
Need One? by Chip Bricker
Page 4 - Second Chance by Marty Smith
Page 26 - “Palomino” by Brad Wilson
Page 5 - The Right Stuff
by Jimmy R. Price
Page 27 - Movers and Shakers of the County Gospel
Industry by Tommy Smith
Page 6 - The WOW Factor by Gayla Earlene
Page 28 - HLE Radio C4 Revival by Hunter Logan
Page 8 - The Right Relationship
by Randy Gunn
Page 30 - A Mouse With A Microphone
by Dr. Doug DeRaumus
Page 10 - Jan Harbuck
by Tommy Smith
Page 31 - Gospel News From New York and Canada
by Bob Terry
Page 11 - A True Man of God, John Randolph
by Tommy Smith
Page 13 - The Seed Planter, Gena Roberts Hamilton
by Tommy Smith
Page 14 - Country Gospel Christian County Radio Guide
Page 15 - The Anointed Ministry of Tommy Brandt and
Family by Tommy Smith
Thank a Soldier today
for risking his all for you!
Page 17 - Country For The Good Life Top 100
And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget
the men who died, who gave that right to me and I’ll proudly stand next to him to
defend her still today, ‘cuz there ain’t no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA.
-Lee Greenwood
Second Chance
by Marty Smith
He was a pretty popular D.J. A lot of people knew him, he was a
nice guy. However, he had a reputation as being arrogant. He was
convinced he knew it all. He was convinced that God couldn’t do
anything without his help let alone radio. He believed he was better
than everybody else and his “empire” was built exactly the way he
wanted it. After awhile, though, it wasn’t enough. He needed more.
He needed more praise from people, more people to tell him how
wonderful he was, more people to call him and brag on him.
When that wasn’t enough, he tried other things to make himself look good thinking that that would
make things better for him. He didn’t realize that this wasn’t the answer but he was secretly hoping that
it would satisfy his need for popularity and to fill an empty, gaping hole. Nothing worked. And then
one day, the Lord took it all away and he was alone………..all alone. In his arrogance, he was convinced
that God couldn’t do it without him. And just like that, God showed him He could do it without his help
and it was taken away from him. His popularity was gone, his friends, his radio career, everything was
gone. Even the friends he thought he once had, turned out to be acquaintences, just like he was to them.
The friends he thought he could turn to were nowhere to be found. “It’s just as well”, some would say.
“He brought it on himself”.
He became angry and bitter. He ran away from God, thinking that it was all God’s fault, never realizing
that he was to blame. And then one summer day in 2004, after fighting with the anger and bitterness
for so long, he cried out to God, pouring out his heart and telling God how angry he was. The Lord
listened, then said something that the man would never forget. God said, “You’re angry because you
think everyone left you”. The man said, “Yes, I am! Everyone left me! All of my friends, everyone!”
GOD said, “I never left you”. That moment changed my life.
As I look back on this time in my life, the one thing that sticks in my mind more than anything else is
this, there is no better place to be than broken before God. That’s the time when you are willing to
change. That’s the time when He can mold you and shape you to be what He wants you to be.
I’ve been given a second chance. Another chance to share the Gospel with the music I love so much!
Another chance to tell someone what God has done for me when I didn’t deserve it. The Chuck Day song
says it all, “…You’ve just discovered the God of a second chance”. Each one of us has been given a
chance. Some of us have experienced a second chance. Not because we deserve it, but because God
loves us enough to give us a second chance. The ministries that we’ve been given are not about us, it’s
about Him. Something to think about.
Marty Smith is the morning host of Heaven’s Country (www.heavenscountry.com) and host of the internationally
syndicated radio show, “Todays’ Cross Country (www.todayscrosscountry.com).
You can email him at:
[email protected]
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave,
for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.
~Joseph Drake
The Right Stuff
by Jimmy R. Price
www.jimmyrprice.com
Several years ago a popular movie was made called “The
Right Stuff.” It was about astronauts who went through
intense training and sacrifices so that they would be
prepared to blast off into space. To do this would
definitely require that they have “the right stuff.”
The Bible gives us a wonderful example in Acts chapter 16 of two men who I believe also had “the right
stuff.” Their names were Paul and Silas.
One way they showed “the right stuff” is that they were in “the right place.” This would seem odd to
some people because they were actually in prison. The reason they were there however, is because they
were sharing the gospel and doing God’s will. In fact, they cast out a “spirit of divination” from a young
lady who was a soothsayer, by commanding “in the name of Jesus Christ, come out of her” (vs. 16-18).
They were beaten and thrown in jail. They were right where God wanted them.
Another reason they had “the right stuff” is because they had “the right posture.” They were down on
their knees praying (vs. 25). Not praying for God to get them out of there, but for God to use them for
His glory while in there.
Paul and Silas also exemplified having “the right stuff” by having “the right attitude!” It was midnight
in a dark jail cell, yet the Bible tells us that they “sang praises unto God” (vs. 25). Most people would
probably be singing, “Gloom, despair and agony on me” like in the song on Hee Haw. No matter what,
Paul always thanked God in every situation.
Finally, they had “the right stuff” because they had “the right message.” When God sent an earthquake
to open the cell doors, the prison guard drew his sword to take his own life. Paul cried out to him, “do
thyself no harm” (vs. 26-28). Then the guard asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Paul and Silas
said, “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (vs. 30-31). That is the Gospel message!
Because they had “the right stuff,” the prison keeper and his whole family were saved and baptized! (vs.
33)
Do you and I have “the right stuff?”
Are we in “the right place?” (the center of God’s will)
Do we have “the right posture?” (down on our knees)
Do we show “the right attitude?” (praising God always)
Do we share “the right message?” (believe on the Lord Jesus Christ)
“The right stuff” comes from a “right relationship” with Christ! Let’s get right!
People will get saved!
The story of America's quest for freedom is inscribed on her history
in the blood of her patriots.
~Randy Vader
"Just A Thought"
with Gayla Earlene
Visit Gayla Earlene at https://www.facebook.com/gayla.earlene
The WOW factor!!
Be prepared to be WOWED.... ever heard that?? Music
award shows, music concerts, fashion shows, sporting
events, ballets, just to name a few, are something
people will sometimes pay big money for and wait in
great anticipation for because hey, they all have one
thing in common, WOW!! In so many cases, the Wow
factor has more to offer than the actual talents of the
people performing. Flashing lights, giant puffs of
smoke, jumping flames, shiny dancers, and people
running back and forth across the stage, WOW,
WOW, WOW!!
Let me ask this, how long does that WOW stay with you and does it fill your heart daily with Love and
Life and give you everlasting Peace?
I know a man who was born of a virgin, WOW, who died an unimaginable death on a cross for ME so I
could have eternal life in heaven, Double WOW, who was raised from the dead in three days, Triple
WOW, ascended to heaven leaving the Holy Spirit behind to live in my heart and comfort me through
all kinds of things and get this ... get ready ... anticipate ... HE'S COMING BACK AGAIN,
WOWOWOWOWOW!!!! His name is Jesus, do you know him? It costs you nothing to ask Him into
your heart and you will never lose the WOW Factor with Jesus.
He WOWS me everyday I live and breathe. His love is amazing, His peace and joy is simply indescribable, until you have it, and then you know. Have you been truly WOWED?
· Accept Jesus Christ into your heart today.
· Believe that He is the living Son of God.
· Confess your sin and receive His forgiveness and promise of Life everlasting.
If you do this, prepare to be WOWED!!!!
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JUKEBOX
VOLUME 34
Dan Duncan CEO of the Christian label Gospel Jukebox is excited about their new
radio releases on Gospel Jukebox Volume 34. It is loaded with some of the best
artists in the Christian Music field. Dan and his wife Marilyn work hard to introduce
those who do not know Christ, by offering the message of Christ through all forms of
Christian music media. They are the owners of a 24/7 Christian Television station in
West Plains, Mo. Dan is president of the oldest convention and award show in
America, the International Country Gospel Music Association.
Dan is also full time pastor of a church in West Plains. I have met many of the church
congregation members, and they let it be known, that they love their pastor and his
wife Marilyn. When you work hard for others and you do it with the highest integrity
possible, your ministry will produce good fruit and God will be honored. After all,
what father is not made proud by his children’s good work? Music directors for
Christian radio please give this compilation a listen. Let the Holy Spirit lead you to
play those songs on the compilation that will bless your audience. Check out this
lineup of blessed and talented artists.
1. THE PROMISELAND – JAMES PAYNE, 2. LOVE HELD MY SAVIOR TO A TREE – DEL WAY
3. TAKE THIS BIBLE – DAN DUNCAN, 4. TROPHY OF GRACE – MIKE MANUEL, 5. THAT'S HIM – PAUL WINCHESTER
6. BIG BLACK HEART – KEN ANDERSON, 7. RAISE UP YOUR HANDS – KELLY SUTHERLAND
8. GOVERNOR OF MERCY – TERRY & TERESA BAKER, 9. SILENT PARTNER – CARL TRANTHAM
10. THE TRUTH IS – JOHNNY ROWLETT, 11. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS – WESTON & CHRISTY HINSON
12. I CAN FEEL HIS HAND IN MINE – CAROLYN DeMENT, 13. WHEN I PRAY – JIMMY JACK WHITAKER
14. SECRET PLACE – JO FOX, 15. GOD BLESS THE SOLDIERS – LORETTA HUMMEL
16. THANKS TO CALVARY – BUBBA SWEETIN
You can contact Dan Duncan at: [email protected]
GunnPoint
The Right Relationship!
Written by Randy Gunn
Many people have a fear of horses. For some,
their perception and limited understanding of
the animal keeps them in fear of it. The size or
“bigness” of a horse causes intimidation. For
others, there was a bad experience with a horse,
maybe the horse reared up and they fell off, or a
horse ran off with them.
Like anything in life, I have found that most of the fear in people about horses is either unfounded or
because they had the wrong relationship with the wrong horse from the start. Basically they did not get
the right horse from the beginning, even though they honestly searched and were genuine seekers for
one.
I know so many people who have a horse whose personality, ability, spirit and stage of training is way
beyond their experience. I have often heard phrases like; “I wonder what he is going to do today”, or “I
wonder what horse is going to show up this morning.” Many times, because of pride, I have seen folks
insist on keeping the horse and “seeing it to the end” even if it “kills” them…often times I have seen that
almost happen. For some reason, even though they don’t trust the horse and know the relationship is
not working, they continue to try and make it work; otherwise they would have to admit to themselves
that they are not the horse people they would like to think they are, and would like others to think they
are. You know the whole “Definition of Insanity thing...doing the same thing over and over and
expecting different results.” So many come to the conclusion that this is the way it is with all horses and
none can be trusted.
Over the years I have been blessed to be able to help many overcome their fears just by introducing
them to the “Right” horse. The logic is simple, start from the beginning. The non-horse people, who
would like to become horse people and have little experience with a horse need a horse that will teach
them how to ride. They need a horse that will be patient, long-suffering and gentle with them. A horse
that will walk them along and help build their faith in horses, a horse that will be still and calm when
they mount, when mounted, and when riding. Beginners need a horse with no agenda of its own, and
it should prove itself trustworthy and help the rider become the best rider he or she can be.
I have seen these same traits with people and God. Their perception and limited understanding of Jesus
Christ keeps them from Him. Some may even have tried “Religion” and have had a bad experience with
an organization or maybe even someone they trusted who let them down. Others think the “Size” of
God and His mighty power can be intimidating. But, like the horse, many people’s fear of God is
unfounded because they had the wrong relationship with the wrong god. They looked at a person or an
organization or something else like, nature or a philosophy and confused these things with God. So,
when those things don’t work out for them they conclude that “Religion” doesn’t work and God
(whoever or whatever they perceive Him to be) can’t be trusted. Basically they did not get Jesus from
the start, even though they were sincere seekers.
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Some folks try to complicate God. They read books about theology. They get involved with religious
things and conversations and philosophies and try to exercise their faith in ways that are way beyond
their experience. I have often heard such phrases as; “I wonder if God hears my prayers.” Often,
because of pride, many don’t want to start at the beginning; because they would have to admit they are
sinners and then they would have to ask Christ to forgive them. Admitting such things would cause
them to see themselves for what they are and recognize their need to invite Him to live inside them and
thereby, allow Him to live His life through them. All too often people continue to live their life the way
they think is right and continue in heartbreak and problems with no end in sight. They will keep trying
to get it right by doing it their way even if it kills them…and it will; “For the wages of sin is death.” Ro.
6:23.
As I have been blessed to introduce beginners to horses, I have been amply blessed to introduce many
to Jesus. The way to God the Father, is through Jesus Christ, His Son; “For there is only one God and
one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus” 1 Tim 2:5. In fact, Jesus
Himself told us; “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me”
John 14:6. God is not a pastor of a church, He is not an organization. You will not find Him through
books of theology or philosophy. You can only find Him through Jesus Christ. The logic here is just as
simple, take those who really want to know God and introduce them to the One who will teach them
how to ride through life. Give them The One who will be patient, long-suffering, gracious, merciful,
gentle and understanding. A person who will guide them along the journey of life and help build their
faith in God the Father. One who will be still and calm always pointing the way as they go through life.
Someone whose only agenda is their best interest and will prove Himself trustworthy and help them be
the best they can be.
When it comes to horses, there are so many people who don’t want to start with a slower more docile
horse. They like the idea of running fast and free. However, the faster the horse gets the more fear it
produces and too many times so many get hurt because they can’t handle the pace. It is the same way
with God. So many don’t want to give their lives to the Great Teacher and learn. They like life fast and
free. But the faster life gets the more fear it produces in the heart and all too often the injuries are too
much to bear because they couldn’t handle the pace.
Turn to Jesus. He will teach you all the basics to ride through this journey of life. He is real and He
stands wanting to teach you how to have life and have it more abundantly. Turn to His Word He left
for all of us, the Bible. It has all the instructions to help you know how to do it correctly from the start.
Save yourself fear and heartache and injury. Start with the right relationship. No matter what your
experience in the past, start with the “Right” and only God and He and you will be running through life
straight and free before you know it.
You can contact Randy Gunn at: [email protected]
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Psalm 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever.
These few words of scripture were written thousands of years ago by King David.
They are kept alive and well in the heart of Christian singer, songwriter and musician
Jan Harbuck
by Tommy Smith
I met Jan a few years back at one of the annual Agape Fest conventions held in Texas. She was there
not only to perform for all of us but also as a representative for the International Cowboy Church
Alliance Network. Jan is a founding member of the organization. When it was Jan’s time to get up and
sing I immediately felt the love and compassion she had for Christ as she delivered her song so
beautifully. Her well-trained voice and stage presence were positive, sure in Christ. It was obvious that
she had been a minister of music for a long time. As I searched for information on Jan, before writing
this story, I found that she had studied piano since the age of six. By the age of twelve she was playing
both piano and organ for the church she and her family attended. She attended Stamps School of Music
and Jeffress School of Music and was mentored by some of the legends of Gospel music. In her teens,
she formed a trio with her sister Lisa and girlfriend Debbie. They called themselves “The
Christianaires”. Soon they found themselves ministering all over Northeast Texas and North Louisiana.
Performing on radio and television shows many times with The Happy Goodmans, The Blackwood
Brothers, The Cathedrals, Dottie Rambo and many others. God soon gave Jan a Godly husband, Dr.
Henry Harbuck. Together they serve Christ with a strong drive in their spirit to help others. They
became overseers of the worldwide Association of Evangelical Gospel Assemblies formed in 1976. They
have traveled the world as missionaries, evangelizing and bringing Christian Education to those that
would have never had a chance to know Christ if not for the dedication and hard work of the Harbucks.
Jan holds Doctorates in Church Music and Office
Administration, as well as Church Tax & Law. She is a very
accomplished musician, songwriter, and outstanding
Christian vocalist. Most of all she is a proud mother and
grandmother. She has one son Jeremy, one daughter Tanya,
and two awesome grandchildren, Jimmy and Cassey and let’s
don’t forget the spoiled ones, their two dogs, Mindy and Mia.
Jan and Henry make their home in Monroe, La.
When you get a chance Google Jan on the web. You will find
her CD’s there and great testimonies of how God has blessed
her and the whole family.
To contact Jan by phone: (318) 801-0204 or Email her at
[email protected] or visit her website at:
www.janharbuckmusic.com
A True Man of God,
John Randolph
by Tommy Smith
The first ten years of John’s life were spent growing up in
Kingsville, Texas. Kingsville is the home of one of the largest
cattle ranches in the America’s, The King Ranch. Then John’s
family moved to Ricardo, Texas which is about fifteen miles
south of Kingsville. Both towns are next to the Texas Gulf Coast.
The town of Ricardo consisted of a cotton gin, grain elevator, a
Baptist Church, Catholic Church, School through the eight
grades and the equivalent of a Stop & Go store. A town just right
to keep a boy out of trouble and yet give him the desire to
conquer and see more of the world when he grows up.
John had a love for music. He recalls that his dad was the musical influence in his life and mom was
the Godly influence. He said his dad didn’t go to church as they were growing up, but mom made sure
we were there every time the doors opened. She would spend every night on her knee’s praying for my
brother, my sister, my dad, and me. John excelled at the game of baseball and played all through high
school. John was offered a scholarship to play baseball and major in music for Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. John had other plans and turned the scholarship down. He did graduate
from college and majored in journalism. He then worked as a sportswriter in Brownsville and played
semi-pro baseball in Mexico. Brownsville is on the border of Mexico. He soon realized that writing and
baseball were not going to pay his bills for very long.
He and Cindy met and dated for three years. During that period of time, John moved to Houston and
took a job in the corporate world. They transferred him to Dallas in 1995 and in December of 1996 he
married Cindy. Within a year their first daughter Lacie was born. Then came Alyse, their second
daughter. Cindy became a stay at home mom and home schooled both of the kids. John and Cindy both
wanted the girls to grow up with strong Christian ethics and felt like peer pressure in a public school
could hinder the process.
In 2005 the family along with Noah and Titan, their two dogs, moved to East Texas. They felt like God
had led them to move their family to the Bible Belt. Here they would dedicate and spend their life
serving him faithfully. Johns mothers prayers sure did pay-off. Earlier we talked about John’s love of
music coming from his father. He was an accomplished singer, songwriter and great guitar player. He
played with both Ray Price and Hank Thompson. He taught John how to play guitar. Christ gave John
a beautiful singing voice. The Bible tells us that Christ knows us in our mothers womb and for all of us
he has great plans, all we have to do is let Him lead, believe, and walk in His will. If we do that, He will
fill our life with purpose and contentment. John and Cindy did just that. They joined a church in East
Texas and dedicated time, energy, and finances helping the church do Gods work. John took the talent
his father here on earth and his Father in heaven gave him and applied it to the church music ministry.
Cindy helped with Sunday school classes and used the gift Christ had given her to teach, with love.
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I met John about five years ago. I heard him sing at a Christian music competition. It was obvious that
Christ had been preparing John to take his talent and share it with the world. John and I became
friends and we worked together on his first Christian Country album. We released his first single to
radio “Call Me Old Fashioned” on our label, Canyon Creek Records. He immediately received strong
positive reviews and tremendous national airplay. The song stayed on the charts for months. His
second release “Take This Country Back” was released in April of 2014 and it is still out there blessing
and at the top of many of the charts in May 2015. That is a God thing.
I ask you, how many Christians do you know that have removed the television from their home not only
because so much of the programming is anti Christ but because he and his family are willing to cut back
on the cable cost as well as many other costly luxuries so that all extra funds can be used to help advance
the ministry. Now that is dedication! If you have not heard Johns music, please take the time to visit
his website. Better yet, ask your pastor to invite him to sing at your church. Johns website is:
www.jrministries.com or www.johnrandolphmusic.com. His email address is: [email protected].
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We work with singers, songwriters and instrumentalists. Our purpose is to take forty years of recording industry experience
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The Seed
Planter
by Tommy Smith
Medical science tells us that our bodies are made up of thousands of genes. A gene is the molecular unit
of heredity of a living organism. You hear it said over and over again that we all inherit the genes of our
mothers and fathers. No truer statement could be said about Gena Hamilton. Her father, the late Rev.
Dr. J. L. Patillo was a well known preacher in the Ark-La-Tex area.
Dr. Patillo not only pastored a church there but also had a well received weekly radio show. He would
preach, then always feature some good ‘ole Gospel singing with the help of the entire family. Gena
recalls how young they all were. Mom, Betty Patillo, sang beautifully, Gena’s brother Jack played the
steel guitar, brother Jimmy on bass guitar, brother Gene on lead and rhythm guitar, brother David
Patillo was lead singer, songwriter, and then Gena was also a featured vocalist of the family. The radio
show was taped in advance and her dad would have her sing on the show at the early age of three. All
the family attended church, and all used their talents for the Lord. Gena said “I’ve sang in church so
much of my life, I know and can sing just about every hymn and praise song written.”
Gina’s vocal talent is anointed and when you are around her you realize that music is her life. She is a
true soul singer. No matter what she sings it comes from deep within her spirit. LOOK OUT!! She’s
gonna grab your heart and you will become a Gena Roberts Hamilton music fan. Gena’s husband Joe
Hamilton has been a musician for years, working with some of the great Country bands from Texas to
Tennessee. You don’t have to be around him very long to know that one of Gena’s biggest fans is Joe.
He manages her career and makes sure she has a top notch band behind her at all times. They both love
the Lord and work hard to bring the good news message through their music that Jesus loves us all.
Gena loves to sing clean lyric Country Music and I think she is one of the best female Country Gospel
singers we have in music ministry today. Gena, like her brother David Patillo, will tell you they were
brought up to go and reach the lost, not just to minister to the already saved. They make no apology for
singing a good mix of Country and Country Gospel music at fairs, opry’s and rodeo’s.
I once heard a preacher say, “If you would walk out into the church parking lot and look inside each car
to see where the radio dial was set, you’d find the largest number of them set on secular radio stations.”
Jesus went where the sinners’ were. He also sent His disciples out to do the same. He taught us that
none is without sin, but all deserve His grace. How can you get that message of hope out there if we who
are called, separate ourselves from the lost. Christ came to give us life abundantly. The Bible tells us
that Christ went to most of the celebrated events of his time. It was at a wedding celebration that he
performed His first miracle.
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Gena’s new Country Gospel CD “Trophies Of His Grace” has a great
down to earth traditional Country sound. It’s filled with songs that
will make you want to stomp your feet and clap your hands. Then
she’ll melt your heart and bring tears to your eyes as she sings a
beautiful anointed ballad. Just like Gena, the album is truly a seed
planter, which is the purpose of the Gospel Music Ministry, we plant
the seed, and Christ takes care of the rest.
You can contact Gena and see the many awards she has received by
going to her website: www.genahamilton.com or you can call her at
(903) 826-4184.
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with Tim Livingston
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MEMORIAL DAY
by C. W. Johnson
We walked among the crosses
Where our fallen soldiers lay.
And listened to the bugle
As TAPS began to play.
The Chaplin led a prayer
We stood with heads bowed low.
And I thought of fallen comrades
I had known so long ago.
They came from every city
Across this fertile land.
That we might live in freedom.
They lie here 'neath the sand.
I felt a little guilty
My sacrifice was small.
I only lost a little time
But these men lost their all.
Now the services are over
For this Memorial Day.
To the names upon these crosses
I just want to say,
Thanks for what you've given
No one could ask for more.
May you rest with God in heaven
From now through evermore.
www.praypraypray.net
Praise Radio w/ Bryon Fester
Spruce Grove, Alberta - 24/7
TOMMY BRANDT and Family
I have been in the music industry for over fifty years. The one thing I have learned from these years of experience
is that success in the music field has many common denominators. A strong drive to succeed, working hard
everyday to be the best that you can be at your craft, always being able to change and accept change, believing in
yourself when others don’t, willing to take advice knowing that you can learn from the success or the mistakes others
have made, never giving up. Most important know your limitations, all of us have them. God gives special gifts to
each and everyone of us. For some it may be many gifts, for others just a few. When we reject our own and try to
do what others were called to do, that is the same as telling God he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Those that do that
will fall flat on their face every time. The young man you are about to read about has practiced all of the
fundamental foundations mentioned above and so many more. He measures success not by the fame or wealth he
may or may not receive, but by how much he is able to give. Tommy Brandt prays daily that Christ will meet his
family’s needs so that they can continue to give the greatest gift all. “JESUS”
~Tommy Smith
Tommy Brandt Livingston was born the son of a carpenter, who owned and operated a bar in the small
town of Lebanon, IN. He found his passion for country music listening to the jukebox. He jokes, “That
was our full time babysitter”. Tommy recalls his favorite song at 5 years old was Charlie Rich’s classic
“When We Get Behind Closed Doors”.
Later the family sold the bar and moved to Florida. His Daddy still frequented the local watering holes
and at twelve years old Tommy was nearly six feet tall and could walk into most bars with no questions
asked along with his Dad. Through his teenage years the music he listened to took a turn to outlaw
country. Influences like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams Jr. kept this rough and
rowdy teenager living on the edge most of the time.
At the age of sixteen Tommy moved out on his own, lived and worked on a large cattle ranch where he
learned the cowboy way of life. During this time he also joined a local country band as their sound and
lighting engineer. Tommy’s passion for music continued to grow stronger as he began writing songs for
the band and learning to play the guitar. The band continued to grow in notoriety and became a popular
draw for the locals wherever they played. Little did he know how these experiences would play a role in
his future career and life.
The lead singer of the band decided to move to Nashville to pursue his own music career. The band was
in a fix now and one evening at practice, Tommy offered to fill in until they could find someone. Too
everyone’s surprise including the young 25 yr old Tommy, he was pretty good. He had already learned
the lyrics to all the songs from traveling with them for years and so he became the new lead singer. His
musical influences soon began to show as he entertained the crowds with high energy and running
through the audiences. The band sky rocketed into one of Florida’s best known country bands known
as “New South”. His down home humor and pure country voice melted the hearts of the listeners and
soon found its place on country radio. The self penned song “Why, Why, Why” put the band on the
charts and opened the doors for larger opportunities.
Continued on next page…
Just about the time the band was about to peak Tommy met his future
wife Michelle. This beautiful preacher’s daughter rocked his world and
began teaching him a Godly way of life. For the first time in Tommy’s
life he had some sort of guidance and surprisingly liked it. They began
going to church together, having bible study and he began to pull away
from the bar and club scene. Tommy eventually left the band because
he didn’t want to hold them back from pursuing other bookings and
opportunities in the clubs, and began pursuing a new direction for his
own life.
In 1998, Tommy and Michelle got married and his career as a solo artist
began. Using the country sounds that he grew up on, he started penning
lyrics that would inspire others to live a good life, a life filled with family
values and having Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
His venues changed from bars and clubs to churches, rodeos, fairs and outreach concerts. It was like he
finally put a square peg in a round hole! His rich country voice, honest delivery and smile like none
you’ve ever seen, communicates well with his audience. This down home country boy with real life
stories, a heart for God and redneck humor has captured the hearts of fans all over the world. After all
He is performing over 200 dates a year.
With all that said don’t think that any of this success has gone to his
head. Tommy is one of the most humble, helpful and ministry driven
artists in the country. He and his wife Michelle have started a
promotion company called “Beyond the Music Promotions” that helps
mentor inspiring new artists get started in the music industry.
Following up his “Faith Family & Country” Tour and “NUFF SAID”
Tour, you can see him currently on his “Make a Difference” Tour which
includes several Beyond the Music artists that he refers to as the Next
Generation of Christian singers that will impact the world. The mission
of this tour is to give Hope and Inspiration to a world discouraged and
in need. Tommy and the other artists desire to make a difference one
heart and one song at a time. As Tommy would say, “It don’t get no
better than that.”
You can visit and purchase any of Tommy Brandt’s music on the web at: www.tommybrandt.org. Also
visit Tommy’s YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/user/tbministries.
Contact Tommy at: Beyond The Music Promotions, P O Box 3835, Sebring, FL, 33871
Phone: (321) 239-0349
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I Just Miss You
This I Know
If She Only Knew
No Wound Too Deep
Good Hands Now
Love Is Making A Comeback
Time
Don’t Tell Me He Can’t (I Know He Can)
How Sweet The Name
God Is Easy Lovin’
Unclouded Day
Time Will Tell
Friends In High Places
It’s Gonna Be Alright
God Walks The Dark Hills
Jesus Is My Rock
Praise Jesus
First Day In Heaven
Without The Cross
Detour
Let Me Live
The Church By The Side Of The Road
Changed By Your Grace
You Are Love
When My Room Is Ready
Even After
How To Love Like Jesus
Back Page News
Everybody’s Going Through Something
The House Of The Risen Son
Creed
All Aboard The Jesus Train
My Father’s House
Lean On The Lord
Jimmy Got Saved
God Will Roll The Water Back
I’m A Rock
God Loves The Cowboy In Me
Good Things
Some Things Never Change
ARTIST
Tim Livingston
Sunday Drive
Mike Manuel
Mary James
John Steed
Jayne Carter
Cindy Hughlett
Terry & Debra Luna
Aven Grace
Freddie Hart
Tommy Brandt
Jimmy Grayson
Marla Ratliff
David House
Myra Rolen
Joy Roberts
Jimmy R. Price
The Woodalls
Jon Dameron
Mike & Doris Merritt
Tommy Horton
Michael Wayne Smith
Cassidy Taylor
Jamie Lynn Flanakin
Jim Sheldon
True Heart
Chuck Day
Karen Peck & New River
Kinfolk
Miles Pike
Dale Friedrich
Peter Christie Band
CrossFire Gospel Band
Randy Gunn
Walt Mills
Kristina Craig Band
Ricky Russ
Tammy Vice
Terry Collins
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Didn’t I Walk On The Water
Thank God For A Mama
Pray It Away
I Know That Jesus Loves Me
He Came Down
Just Might Be Going Home
Crazy World
God’s Will
It Starts Down On Your Knees
Sunshine, Rain & Roses
What He’s Done For Me
Safely In The Arms Of Jesus
Hang On
Help Me Remember
Remember The Day
Crossing Over
Prescripted Addiction
A World To Believe In
On Eagles Wings
Broken Road
The Kid, Isaac Cole
The Storm Is Over
Crayola Skies
His Blood
I Think Myself Happy
The Wretch
Don’t Give Up On Me
Don’t Forget To Pray
He’s Still Doing Miracles Today
What This World Needs
I Will Bless Him
Don’t Be Discouraged
When I Got Saved
My Lord Has Gone
He’s Coming
You’re My Moma
That’s Where You Brought Me From
You’re The Only Bible
The Best I Can
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Kenny Gardner
Rene Jones & Joanne Cash Yates
Clinton Gregory
Carla Jones
Brian Cagle
Psalm 100
Reed Brothers
Kali Rose
The Waycaster Family
Debbie Bennett
Frankie Wilson
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Megan Woods
Steve Shirey
Brandon Poole
Pony Express
The Parish Family with Marty Raybon
The Downs Family
Russ Murphy
Lance Stone
Johnny Jones
The Gregory’s
Cindy Lee Alden
The Helmsmen
Jerry Branscomb
Mark Carman
Julie Reese
Wade Hammond
Marty Raybon
Taylor Hope
Tina Wakefield
Randle Jeter
Charles Scarlette
Joanne & Tommy Cash
Kevin Rowe & Prodigal Sons
Carol Barham
Jamie Coulter
Dean Krell
Family Bible Trio Featuring Eddie Gordon
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New Again
There He Is
Love Without Strings
House Of Good News
Southern Style
They Know Me Here
I Know He Hear’s Me
Nail Scarred Hands
The Work Of A Carpenter
Sweet By & By
The Truth Is
Loving Arms
Less Traveled
Fly On
Let Your Rain Fall
Clean Slate
The Wheel In The Middle Of The Wheel
WWJD-Good Nough For Me
If It Satisfies You Lord
It’s In Your Hands Lord
ARTIST
Jim Sheldon with Rachel Taylor
Dennise Ditman
Mo Howard
Mike Leichner
Bucky Thomas
Kristi Miller
Steve Richard & Laura Dodd
Tamatha Hurst
Greg McDougal
Gina & Jimmy White
Johnny Rowlett
Terry Davis
Mike Sanford
Kathy Treat
Jan Harbuck
Arkin Terrell
Rusty Gilliam
John Penney
Wyatt Nations
Glorya Wilson
The Country Gospel song “Nail Scarred Hands” is sure stirring up a lot of attention with Christian radio and its
listeners. This is the first release to radio by new artist Tamatha Hurst on Canyon Creek records Volume 31 and
she is excited and excited she should be. Jessica Huddleston, with our radio promotions, is saying that the
comments we are getting from DJ’s about the song have been overwhelmingly positive. She’s debuting at #88 for
May in Cashbox Magazine. This song blesses the listener with Tamatha’s excellent heartfelt vocal work and its
strong message of the price Jesus paid for us on the Cross. Thank you DJ’s for taking the time to review the song
and adding it to your play list. If your station has not received a copy of Canyon Creek Compilation Volume 31
with Tamatha’s song on it, please contact us at: (903) 566-3347 or if you would like to interview Tamatha please
call Jessica Huddleston Promotions at: (615) 346-9175. To book Tamatha or order her CD call (406) 546-8622.
May God Bless each and every one of you, Tamatha Hurst
Throughout the year in each issue we will spotlight different women of Country Gospel Music,
such as Joy Roberts, Beverly Mosley-Crocker, Melanie Walker, Tammy Bogel, Kristi Miller,
Gena Roberts Hamilton, Ava L. Kassich, Mary Fay Jackson, and many, many, more . Stories
of the many blessings, strifes, joys, sorrows, and general ups and downs of female artists in
our industry. Being a woman of Christ includes being a wife, mother, business woman, choir
leader, nurse to children and husbands alike. A Godly woman has to wear many hats a day,
even so, they find time to use their anointed gifts of talent to glorify Christ. These special
ladies, God has allowed to touch our hearts, and deliver a message of his love, hope and
grace through Country Gospel Music. Between all of the above mentioned, they find time for
booking Churches, special events, and traveling from one place to the next, keeping a Christ
like attitude at all times. To say the least it is all very rewarding, and tasking all at once. So
please follow along as we take our journey through the lives of some very special women of
Christ.
Blessings,
Angela Rowe
Women of Country Gospel Music
Nikki Headley
by Angela Rowe
The Nikki Headley I have come to know and love is a woman full of divine
grace and an exceptionally talented artist. She and her husband, Chip, travel
singing and spreading God’s word wherever God opens doors.
Something she feels blessed about is being a National Recording Artist with
Chapel Valley Studios of Sharps Chapel, Tn. She has been recognized in
radio as well as television. The songs Nikki writes are often a reflection of
the people she encounters, divine appointments along the way, trials, tribulations, and overflowing blessings. Little does she know, how just speaking
to her, you know and feel the love and passions she has for the Lord.
Being recognized and nominated for many achievements and awards, Female Vocalist of the year,
Female Song Writer of the year, Trail Blazer/Evangelist of the year, Female Horizon, Outstanding
Achievement of the year, 2014 Female Gold Cross, 2013 Female Vocalist and the list just goes on and
on. These are all wonderful achievements, but for Nikki it is safe to say, if asked, she would say her
greatest achievement is having her music and ministries change lives and help others find Christ.
Nikki Headley Ministries consist of way more than just having several great hit songs. This ministry
stretches far and wide. Nikki and her family share it in many different venues and churches nationwide.
Occasionally their two younger children, Lexy and Zane, share their talents of violin and bass guitar as
well.
To hear Chip and Nikki speak of their many travels can be pretty entertaining. If you know anyone in
this industry they will tell you it is sometimes very interesting, the predicaments you find yourself in.
The saving grace is you’re never alone. God is in control and things always turn out way different than
you could ever imagine!
Nikki and Chip have been called to music ministry full time, which is no small task to take on. What
really helps Nikki stand out is when I asked about down times and tribulations. She didn’t skip a beat
saying, “ It’s not about us, it’s all about doing the Lord’s work”.
I have come to realize just how strong her faith is and that nothing is too big or small when doing God’s
work. As she says, they are “Spreading God’s Word One Song At A Time”.
Nikki would love to hear from you. If you would like more info, CD’s, booking info, etc., here’s how you
may find her.
www.nikkiheadley.com
[email protected]
P.O. Box 212
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(804) 221-2491
In Flanders Fields
by John McCrae, May 1915
We Shall Keep the Faith
by Moina Michael, November 1918
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
Oh! you who sleep in Flanders Fields,
Sleep sweet - to rise anew!
We caught the torch you threw
And holding high, we keep the Faith
With All who died.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
We cherish, too, the poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led;
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies,
But lends a lustre to the red
Of the flower that blooms above the dead
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
And now the Torch and Poppy Red
We wear in honor of our dead.
Fear not that ye have died for naught;
We'll teach the lesson that ye wrought
In Flanders Fields.
Choose Now. What Are You Waiting For?
by John Randolph
"Then the LORD appeared to Solomon at night and said
to him, "I have heard your prayer and have chosen this
place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. If I shut up the
heavens so that there is no rain, or if I command the
locust to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among
My people, and My people who are called by My name
humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn
from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will
forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now My eyes will
be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered…
As for you, if you walk before Me as your father David
walked, even to do according to all that I have
commanded you, and will keep My statutes and My
ordinances, then I will establish your royal throne as I
covenanted with your father David, saying, 'You shall not
lack a man to be ruler in Israel.' "
- 2 Chronicles
As I sit here and write this, today is a great day in our
nation. It's a day where those that proclaim God's name
have the opportunity to fall on our knees, cry out to Him,
seek His face and begin to turn our country back into the
hands of other Godly men and women in leadership.
Today is our National Day of Prayer which was officially
put in place by President Harry S. Truman in 1952 when
he signed a bill stating that each subsequent U.S.
President should establish a National Day of Prayer at an
“appropriate date of his choice.”
The impetus for this was started early in the same year during the heart of the Korean War when the
Reverend Billy Graham stated, "What a thrilling, glorious thing it would be to see the leaders of our
country today kneeling before Almighty God in prayer. What a thrill would sweep this country. What
renewed hope and courage would grip the Americans at this hour of peril."
Driven by a desire to answer the call, Percy Priest, a congressman from Tennessee, introduced a joint
resolution that was ratified by both houses of congress for an annual National Day of Prayer "on which
the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and
as individuals." Can you just imagine what our land would look like today if we – THE PEOPLE –
returned to His call to humble ourselves, pray, turn from our wicked ways and seek his face? Here’s the
good news, we don’t need to wonder! His word is clear. His promise is there for all to see – He will hear
our prayer; He will forgive our sin and heal our land.
As Christians we have stood by way too long and given ground inch by inch by inch until the country we
live in today has no resemblance to the Christian nation that was founded over 200 years ago.
God's word is very clear and it tells us to submit to those in governmental authority, it tells us to pray
for those in leadership, but it also tells us to stand firm and test and judge against God's word and His
commands. In my opinion, it is clear to see that we are being led and governed by those that are telling
us to live our lives in direct opposition to God's laws and commands.
As Joshua told the nation of Israel, today is the day that you must choose which god you will serve. As
Joshua said, “as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” I choose now!
They've taken Christ out of Christmas
And God out of schools
We laughed and said they're crazy
But we were the fools
We didn't stand up
For what we knew was right
But time has now come
For God's people to fight
So choose now this day
Whose side you'll be on
The ones left behind
Or the ones taken home
I choose now!
www.johnrandolphmusic.com
Memorial Day
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Official name: Memorial Day
Observed by: United States
Type: National
Observances: Remembrance of American war dead
Date: Last Monday in May
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for
remembering the people who died while serving in the country's
armed forces. The holiday, which is observed every year on the
last Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and
originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the
Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the war. By the 20th
century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans
who died while in the military service. It typically marks the start
of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its end.
The gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery are decorated by U.S. flags on Memorial
Day weekend.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to
honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers
place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.
What is a Music Producer and
Why You Need One
by Chip Bricker
As a music marketer and Producer, I am often asked, “ Why do I need a
producer?” “ What does one actually do?”
Well, in this article I will give you a brief description of several of the jobs a
producer does and give you the opportunity to make the decision if you need
one for your ministries next project.
By definition
A music producer oversees the artistic, financial and technical demands of a recording project. A broad knowledge of
musical styles is essential for success. Producers also must be able to consistently elicit outstanding vocal and instrumental
performances from the featured artists. At the major label level, the producer may also work in shaping songs deemed to
have commercial potential. In other words.. The producer keeps the album in line with what the project needs to hit the
desired target market that is being targeted by the artist or record label.
Coordination and Pre-Production
Whether he's self-employed or works for a record label, the producer is usually expected to coordinate a recording project's
logistics before the recording sessions begin. I usually begin that process by choosing the songs with the featured artist,
hiring the musicians and working out arrangements. I am also responsible for developing the album budget, and scheduling
the recording and mixing studios that the artist will use.
Engineering and Sound Mixing
Once an album gets under way, it's the producer's job to supervise the recording, overdubbing and mixing sessions -- within
the budget that the label has outlined. Producers typically gain that experience by starting out as recording engineers or
studio assistants. Sometimes, the producer is more of an artistic arbiter, while the engineer oversees the actual recording.
At the independent level, it's more common for producers to handle the engineering and producing roles themselves.
Songwriting Collaboration
Sometimes, a producer is asked to improve an album's commercial prospects by collaborating with the band's members on
songwriting.
Post-Production Mastering
An album isn't finished until it undergoes post-production mastering, which requires working with an engineer who
specializes in that role. Essentially, mastering engineers ensure that the record has consistent tonal and volume levels, so
that one song doesn't suddenly sound louder than another one. The mastering engineer does his job in a special room
dedicated for that purpose. Some producers handle their own mastering, while others collaborate on the process with a
favorite mastering engineer.
ALSO
In most cases the music producer is also a competent arranger, composer, musician or songwriter who
can bring fresh ideas to a project. As well as making any songwriting and arrangement adjustments, the
producer often selects and/or gives suggestions to the mixing engineer, who takes the raw recorded
tracks and edits and modifies them with hardware and software tools and creates a stereo and/or
surround sound "mix" of all the individual voices sounds and instruments, which is in turn given
further adjustment by a mastering engineer. The producer will also liaise with the recording engineer
who concentrates on the technical aspects of recording, whereas the executive producer keeps an eye
on the overall project's marketability.
In Reality
Lots of times a band will go into the studio with the general idea of an album and a notebook full of
songs. The producer’s job in that situation is to help select the best songs and determine which songs
best support the overall concept and idea of the album.
To bring an artist’s vision to life and the songs to their full potential, additional musicians may be
needed. Maybe the chorus of a song would benefit from a horn section…but none of the band members
play any horn instruments. Or maybe a band member’s part needs to be replaced. It’s the producer
that’s responsible for making these tough decisions, which can ultimately make or break the album and
keep it from appealing, or make it more appealing to the desired target market.
The Advice Guy
Once the musicians and songs are selected, the producer then becomes the coach in the studio. The
producer is now responsible for getting the musicians to come together and create their ideas. A
producer might help a drummer find his “groove” or help a guitarist find a different approach for his
solo. A producer may also provide spiritual support, giving a vocalist or musician the confidence they
need to give their best vocal performance.
Choose your Producer carefully.
Make sure they have like interests to you and your desired target market. Make sure the producer is of
a like belief as you spiritually. I won’t comment further on that, but trust me, it is important..
Until next time, God Bless,
Chip Bricker - CEO
S.M.A.R.T. Productions/Marketing
903-792-8590
(Chip Bricker has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Baylor University and a Masters in Consumer Behavior. Chip has also played for many music
stars and produced or played on more than 20 #1 singles as well as more than 100 charting Singles in various genres of music.)
These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us.
They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under
the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad
hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines.
They
sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of
sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth
may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of
battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death.
I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the
living; tears for the dead. ~Robert G. Ingersoll
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 all Americans should observe one minute of silence at exactly 3
p.m. on Memorial Day, as Taps plays, to honor those who sacrificed their lives for us.
To listen to TAPS, Click HERE.
“PALOMINO”
by Brad Wilson
So many times over the years of making films I’ve had to pinch myself over
the people I’ve met and the interesting film projects that continue to come
my way. One of those people is the former Welter Weight Boxing
Champion of the World… Carlos Palomino.
I met Carlos back in 1985. Over the years I have run into him and on those
occasions he could not have been nicer. Since leaving boxing Carlos has
become a very accomplished actor appearing in TV series and films. In fact
he and I worked together on a film in 1993 called “GERONIMO: AN
AMERICAN LEGEND” starring Robert
Duvall, Gene Hackman and Matt Damon. So
it’s always been a great blessing to run into
Carlos.
On one of those “bumping into” occasions not
long ago Carlos told me that he had decided
to develop and do a film about his amazing
life.
He said “I’m going to call it
PALOMINO.” Well right then and there I
told myself that I MUST be involved with this
film! After much hope and prayer things
worked out and of all the people in
Hollywood, Carlos decided that my company
HIGHER PURPOPSE ENTERTAINMENT
would be the company to tell his story. I knew
Carlos and I knew his story. If you think of
boxing films you don’t necessarily think of a
“faith friendly” film. But in this case I knew
better.
Carlos’s life is a true rags to riches story of
dealing with the abusive hands of his father,
legally immigrating to the United States from
Mexico and being the first boxer in US history
to hold a college degree while wearing a title
belt. But with all the success came great
tragedy when his younger brother Paul was
Carlos Palomino with the Championship Belt
killed in a plane crash in 1980 along with
the entire boxing team headed to Poland to
compete in the Olympics. Carlos and Paul were very close and Paul was on the road to becoming a
champion himself.
Carlos Palomino is a true champion in every sense of the word. He has used his celebrity in the most
positive way. To date, he has been a speaker to young people at over a thousand schools across the
country.
He continues to work with young people setting them on a good path for their life. He trains future
champions and is a true legend. His story is a true rags to riches story and I can’t wait to get this film
into production. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind, especially Carlos himself, that “PALOMINO” will
touch people on a very positive level around the world just as he has done and continues to do.
As things progress I will update you on the film through my articles. Please keep all of us in your
prayers as we move forward.
Carlos Palomino is a true champ and blessing!
Visit Brad Wilson and Higher Purpose Entertainment at:
www.higherpurposeentertainment.com
Movers and Shakers of the Country Gospel Industry
by Tommy Smith
Gaylon King
True Country FM
www.truecountryfm.com
From 9 AM to Noon
Central Time
Monday Thru Friday
It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Gaylon King, founder of True Country FM.com radio in
San Antonio, Texas. I have known Gaylon since he was a young boy. His dad Jerry and I have been
great friends for years. Our families would spend weekends together. Anna and I have three sons and
a daughter. Gaylon was just like a fourth son to us. Jerry has been a Country DJ for many years. He
has been at one of the largest Country radio stations in San Antonio, “KKYX” for forty years, not only
as a DJ but Music Director. Jerry has received the Prestigious DJ of the year Award for a major market
several times from the Country Music Association in Nashville, TN. That is one of the highest honors
you can receive as a radio host. Gaylon has followed in his dad’s footsteps and has one of the best DJ
voices out there today. The entire family Jerry, his late wife Carolyn, and Gaylon love Country music,
and also good Country Gospel music. They are all born again believers. Gaylon and I have talked often
about his strong desire to bring Country music radio back to its true Country roots. That includes
playing a Country Gospel song every half hour. He is very open minded about playing independent
Country and Country Gospel recording artists. He has one requirement, quality production. If you
have never listened to True Country FM.com do yourself a favor and pull it up on the web at:
www.truecountryfm.com.
If you like real Country music you will love the station. For those of you trying to get your Country
Gospel music out to radio I suggest you call Gaylon. You’ll find he is one of the nicest station owners
out there and is always willing to help others. [email protected] or (210)322-1187.
HLE Radio C4 Revival
by Hunter Logan
Every once in a while you have to step back
and let God do what he said he would do. That
is exactly what happened with our C4 Revival.
C4 stands for Crankdown Christian Country
Concert but with that many artists together
over a 3 day period, you end up with a revival.
15 artists over 3 days just uplifting the name
of Jesus!! I could tell you the many things that
happened, the fun jam sessions at the radio
station all hours of the day and late at night to
the crawfish boil to the absolute ministering
of the body to the body, but I will let some of
the folks who attended share about all of that.
C4 was a great time of fellowship and very refreshing. I received several Blessings from meeting so
many folks sold out for JESUS and everyone in one accord and one mind. I received such a Blessing
from helping Hunter and Brian and getting to spend time fellow-shipping and lifting up the name of
JESUS. To GOD Be the Glory! I look forward to seeing GOD move till we all meet again next year. I
want to Thank GOD for each of those who allow JESUS to use them for HIS Glory and Honor at C4 and
every single day. May GOD Bless Y'all.
In HIS Service,
David Ray
C4 was a breath of fresh air for this heart. The road in which you follow Christ is extraordinary and
beautiful, yet not one of ease. As we gathered to minister together to the city of Jennings, Louisiana, we
found Christ had a deep heart intent to also minister to us. Christ has equipped His body, even in the
same gifting of music, with various testimonies and uniqueness meant to reach more people with His
love and to encourage each other! In this coming together His fullness was more evident to the
onlooker…and to us. The heart of C4 was revival..and that is what it shall always be. Revival is meant
for the body of Christ to awaken to His heart, a deeper knowledge of Him, and to hear more clearly His
desire for each life walking with Him. You see, we were meant to make profound impacts on the world.
But you cannot give what you do not have or what might be dimming in passion. C4 was a magnificent
time of renewal in our own hearts and a beautiful time of fellowship amongst artists with only one goal
in mind…exalting and worship Christ Jesus. In this I can align myself..for it too is where my heart is.
Shelly Wilson
President & Founder
Shelly Wilson Ministries International
www.shellywilsonministries.org
This was the best experience I ever had with musicians that we all felt like family. There was excitment
in every song and lives were touched and ministered to, especially mine. I went seeking for answers in
my own music ministry and praying for God to open the doors and ask for his guidance in everything I
do.
When I first walked through the radio station door that Wednesday night and met Peter MacDougall, it
was amazing to see him in person and to be part of the Wedensday night worship service and to sing
and play with my brothers and sisters in the Lord. Then Thursday was awesome to be able to jam with
Hunter and Peter Mac and Epp Walls and Steve Shirey. The spirit of receiving and telling and sharing
what God has done in each others lives and where God has brought them from. When you’re around
people with the same desires for reaching the lost, I felt right at home where music becomes family and
God shows up on the scene. For instance, on Thursday night when Crossfire came in and sang their
song and Peter telling his testimony then the rush of Gods spirit flows through the studio where
everyone is in one mind and one accord. Then the concerts were such an uplifting blessing. I really
needed to be fed and the spirit of the Lord was there to minister through every musician and singer and
people behind the scenes. I actually told everyone this, that the Gather Homecomings couldn’t even
scratch the surface of the experience C4 has on an individual. Then there was a jam that Saturday night
and there were two rooms of music being played in. Songs being played that you cut your teeth on and
being a part of that moved me so much in everyway. Can’t wait for next years C4 where Christian
Country music becomes family under one roof. All I can say is don’t miss out on a great move of God
and come expecting, because my cup runneth over.
David Jordan
From the Thursday night jam session and Friday HTO, the Saturday concert and Sunday service, the
level of talent and musicianship was spectacular. Getting to see old friends and make new ones was
like coming home. But what was really the most special was the constant presence of the Lord felt by
all. Each artist not only had the opportunity to minster but to be ministered to. Everyone I spoke to
during and after the event said the same thing. "We are leaving here refreshed and renewed, and
ready to go back into the harvest field for the Master. Myself and the whole band are looking forward
to next year. See ya there!!
Blessings,
Brad Allen
Crossfire Gospel Band
C-4 was an opening into John and our lives to some wonderful Christian artists. We made so many
friends that we find ourselves getting on Facebook more and more to see what is going on in the lives of
these Christian artists. I just want to thank you and HLE Radio for all you do to further the Gospel. And
HLE Radio is surely a family but a family that loves the Lord and serves him. God Bless you.
Love,
John and Retha Dear
C4 was a huge success and blessing to all of the ministers and artists that attended!
The ministry, fellowship, and home style jam sessions were incredible!! It was great seeing artists that
we do not get to see for long periods of time, meeting new people that live the same life that we live,
being able to offer encouragement as well as being encouraged by fellow ministers! Thank you HLE
Radio, for creating a FAMILY ATMOSPHERE that all of us were deeply blessed by!
Looking forward to next year!
Steve Shirey
As you can tell, revival happened and a refreshing or renewing which seems to be the recurring theme.
I am just blessed to have been a small part of it. Looking forward to C4 2016. If you would like to know
more about C4 you can go to www.c4revival.com.
HLE Radio is a ministry first radio station dedicated to bringing the gospel forth through song in a Christian
Country format. It is their desire to reach the lost, touch lives and change people’s way of thinking who think that
serving God can’t be fun. Quite possibly, God was a Cowboy!! (Psalms 50:10 KJV) “For every beast of the forest
is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.”
All of their DJ’s are volunteers and do not get paid for their time on the radio. They do it as a ministry unto the
Lord and have a love and passion for radio and reaching the lost.
It is their wish at HLE Radio that you get to know God in a close and personal kind of way so that he may make
a way for you in eternity.
Before HLE Radio, Hunter worked for several secular radio stations as a DJ, Sales Executive and in production.
He still produces specialty shows, does voices, and writes commercials as well as produces them for several radio
stations that he is affiliated with. At HLE Radio it is his desire to put the word forth through song as well as
spoken. HLE Radio is a ministry first and foremost and the morning show is real and lite-hearted. They are just
real people being real Christians.
Visit them on the web at: www.hleradio.com or email Hunter Logan at: [email protected]
A Mouse With A Microphone
by Dr. Doug DeRamus
Matthew 28:18, (NIV) Then JESUS came to them and said, "ALL
AUTHORITY in heaven AND on earth has been given to ME."
Colossians 2:15, (NIV) - having DISARMED ("spoiled" - KJV) the
powers and authorities,
HE (Jesus) made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them
by the CROSS.
The DEVIL has NO real AUTHORITY. Jesus STRIPPED him bare!
Our Savior vanquished him at the Cross! Satan is a defeated foe, a
mouse with a microphone.
The word for "AUTHORITY" in Matthew 28:18 is "exousia", and it
means, "executive privilege, capacity, delegated influence; the
liberty of doing as one pleases."
Don't mistake me. If you do not know the Lord, the devil will chew you up and spit you out. But if you
are a child of the living God, then “GREATER is He that is IN YOU, than he that is in the WORLD.”
Ephesians 4:27 says to give no PLACE or opportunity or foothold to the devil. You are not to even give
him a chance.
I John 3:8, (KJV) - For this PURPOSE the Son of God was manifested, that He might DESTROY
(loosen, undo, dismantle; do away with) the WORKS of the devil.
Stop praying the problem; prophesy the answer! Stop worrying about the devil. He has to FIND you
first! We are so high up in Christ that our adversary gets a nose-bleed trying to search out our "HIDING
PLACE"
(Psa. 32:7; 119:114). You have died, and your life is "HID with Christ in God" (Col. 3:3).
When you think that you hear the devil knocking, send Christ that is in you to the door! Let HIM fight
your battles. He already has fought and won!
You can visit Doug DeRamus at: www.facebook.com/dougderamus
Gospel News From New York & Canada
by Bob Terry - (716)580-3727 - [email protected]
Well it looks like May is here. I don’t know if April
rain or April snow brought May flowers but anyway,
we welcome all the green and bright colors we can
get. No more white.
Not much going on in Western New York as for
Gospel Concerts but Canada is a different story.
Praise Fest is coming up this May. Three days of
Gospel Music by the best groups in the U.S and
Canada. Let’s see, that date is May 21 through the
23rd with a Friday and Saturday morning matinee.
Maybe in the near future some of the top Country
Gospel artists will be invited to come and sing.
Let’s give the people that buy the tickets a chance to hear all kinds of Gospel Music.
Like I said last month, WDCX Radio, Buffalo, NY program Sunday Singalong is beginning to attract a
younger group of listeners. We are getting a lot of calls from men now, where as in the past, the callers
had been mostly ladies.
Speaking of ladies, let me introduce you to a young lady by the name of Wendy Lynn
Snider of St Catharines, ON, Canada. Wendy is mostly Country but she has a new
project out with several Gospel songs on it.
If you are ever in the St. Catharines, Toronto Ontaraio, Canada area, check around
and see where Wendy is singing and go hear her. You’ll get a real blessing. Her
singing dates are listed on her website www.wendylynnsnider.ca.
So until next month, I’m Bob Terry reminding you that God loves you and so do we,
be a witness, let others see Jesus in you.
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Numbers 6:24-26 King James Version (KJV)
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