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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 16, 2010) – Exciting trio Three Bridges has reached an exclusive booking agreement with the Beckie Simmons Agency.
Elliott McCoy of Three Bridges said, “We are so excited about being back with Beckie and the rest of her staff. We firmly believe that the Beckie Simmons Agency is the premier booking agency in Southern Gospel music, and we know that she will do a tremendous job booking Three Bridges.”
"My friendship with Elliott McCoy goes back quite a few years,” adds Beckie Simmons. “The group Three Bridges has always been very entertaining and musically innovative. Now, with the voices of Shannon Smith and Jeremie Hudson (formerly of The Imperials), Elliott has retained the same level of vocal and spiritual quality as always! Shannon and Jeremie are not only amazingly talented singers, but also ordained ministers. Elliott can be proud of the talent these two young men bring to Three Bridges, and BSA is happy to be a part of their innovative, unique ministry!"
The Beckie Simmons Agency promotes the biggest and brightest names in Southern Gospel music including such artists as Gold City, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Jason Crabb, The Bowling Family, The Freemans, The Pfiefers, LeFevre Quartet, Crystal River, and many more. To find out more information on the Beckie Simmons Agency – visit http://www.bsaworld.com.
Three Bridges has been preparing for the release of their highly anticipated new recording. The yet-to-be-titled new release will be the first to feature new members Shannon Smith and Jeremie Hudson.
For more information on Three Bridges, visit them on the web at http://www.threebridges.net or http://www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com
Three Bridges will also be a regular featured artist on the upcoming national television program “Brush Arbor Jubilee" as will be shown on numerous networks and local cable markets nationwide.
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Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) August 27, 2010 – The Sonmen have signed a recording agreement with Manor House Music, a division of Mansion Entertainment. With this signing, the Sonmen become the newest member of the Manor House Music family of artists.
Many new quartets do not find themselves on the main stage of the National Quartet Convention within a year of their formation, but that defined the start of The Sonmen when they won the prestigious NQC Talent Competition in 1985 and performed on the main stage of NQC in recognition of their achievement. Subsequent radio success of their single, “Keep Looking Up”, further confirmed this quartet’s potential by the Southern Gospel industry. After a break in the 1990’s, the Sonmen have been back on the road continuing the legacy of the classic quartet sound similar to that of The Cathedrals, The Stamps and The Statesmen. Group members Mike Botts (lead), Aaron Perkins (bass), Dale Boreing (tenor), Jeff Perkins (baritone & piano) and Les “Buzz” Pilot (bass guitar) have found themselves performing with artists such as The Booth Brothers, The Nelons, Gold City, The Kingsmen, Karen Peck & New River, Jeff & Sheri Easter as well as making appearances on programs such as The Jim Bakker TV Show and The Branson Gospel Music Convention.
A release date for the new project and forthcoming debut radio single will be announced at a later date. For more information regarding The Sonmen visit http://www.sonmenmusic.com and for more information regarding Manor House Music visit http://www.themansionentertainment.com or contact label Executive Director, Mr. Bill Dykes, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Bessemer City, NC – (August 25, 2010) – Veteran Southern Gospel Artist , Steven Lawson is pleased to announce the unveiling of his new, fully-updated webpage. The new page was designed by Holly Blanton Graphics, a division of Son Sound Music Group and is maintained by their affiliate Open Door Promotions and Artist Services.
Steven says, "I am incredibly excited about the new website and the direction that God is leading me once again back into southern gospel music! I hope you will all stop by and check things out. I am joined on stage by some wonderful talent, Charlene Creech from Prestonsburg KY, Rick Bender from Portsmouth OH, & Randy Kveton (christain comedian also known as "Skeeter"). I look forward to seeing old friends and making many new ones".
The site features a biography, contact information, a photo gallery, schedules, and more. Steven’s newly designed media page is available for promoters and pastors to download directly from the site.
Steven has a new project available, titled "On This Journey," which features past favorites and a few brand new releases. The debut single, "We’re Fixin’ To Leave" will soon be hitting Southern Gospel Radio.
For more information on Steven Lawson and Company visit the newly designed website at http://www.stevenlawsononline.com or for more information on web design and other artist services offered by Son Sound and their affiliates visit http://www.sonsoundstudios.com or call (704) 868-4807.
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“Wounded Hands” is at #11!
August 26, 2010 (Nashville, TN) – Renown pianist, studio musician and solo artist, Gordon Mote released “Wounded Hands” to radio as the follow up single to his Top 40 Singing News hit, “I Will Lift Up My Head.” “Wounded Hands,” featured on Gordon’s latest project I Will Sing, hit the Top 20 at #11 for the month of October.
“Gordon Mote is a phenomenal musician and singer and desires to be used by God in anyway possible,” says Theresa Dillard, President of TS Promotions. “The message of this song was perfect in time for the Easter season and radio loves to still play it!”
I Will Sing was years in the making. Gordon and his manager, RSI Music Group founder Bob Rodgers, began working on the project in December of 2007. The album is mixed by Ben Fowler and co-produced by Phil Johnson, who has worked with Gordon on previous projects. The album is endorsed by Pastor and Author, Dr. David Jeremiah and Gospel Artist and Comedian, Mark Lowry.
Mote recently returned from the Gaither Homecoming Tour in Hawaii and has a busy fall ahead of him. For more information on Gordon Mote, visit http://www.GordonMote.com or http://www.rsimusicgroup.com.
TS Promotions is a premier radio promotions agency working with premier Southern Gospel artists such as Charlotte Ritchie, Dora Pop and more. For more information on TS Promotions, visit http://www.ts-promotions.com
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“Keep On Pressin’ On” available now
August 26, 2010 (Nashville, TN) - Singer/songwriter/speaker and soon-to-be author Shannon Perry has just released her new radio single entitled “Keep On Pressing On” from her CD, The Real Thing. Co-written by Shannon and her producer, Lifeway songwriter Paul Marino, “Keep on Pressing On” comes from a time in Shannon's life when circumstances looked bleak. She had just learned, in the course of a 24-hour period, that her husband had cancer, her father suffered a heart attack and a hurricane was threatening her Texas home. Shannon recalls those intense moments as if they were yesterday.
“I remember quietly heading up the stairs to snuggle into my overstuffed 'prayer chair,'” says Shannon. “As I prepared to pour out my heart in formal declarations so that God would 'really' hear me, the strangest thing happened. In place of eloquence came only four words: 'God, I trust you.' Praying through hot tears for over an hour, the only words I could seem to whisper during my entire prayer time were the same: 'God, I trust you.' 'Couldn’t I come up with anything better than this?' I thought. After all, these were larger than life situations that needed larger than life prayers. That’s when I heard four more words in my heart: 'Keep On Pressing On.' It was as if the coach of my team had just stepped up to home plate while I was at bat and whispered in my ear, 'You can do it! I’m right here with you.'”
Shannon tells the entire story of “Keep On Pressing On” in her new article on Crosswalk.com. Shannon is a contributing writer for the site which has over 24 million views per month. Shannon is also a sought-after speaker for women's events, and her original conference called “If the Shoe Fits” combines Shannon's singing prowess with her teaching abilities. Shannon earned her Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in counseling and taught in the public school system for over 14 years before entering into full-time ministry. She has previously-released projects with both Daywind and Benson Records which garnered radio airplay on the national Christian charts. She has performed with the Houston Symphony and had the distinct privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall. Shannon has ministered with best-selling authors Karen Kingsbury, Jan Silvious (Women of Faith), Joanna Weaver, and Di Ann Mills. She has also shared the stage with artists such as Larnelle Harris, Gordon Mote (keyboard player for Bill Gaither), Calvin Hunt of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Jeannette Clift George (A.D. Players), Allison Durham Spear, and Michael English. She has been a featured soloist at the J&J Music Conferences in Houston, Texas, and led praise and worship at numerous women’s conferences and for the national Lifeway conferences held annually in New Mexico and North Carolina. In her “spare” time, Shannon hosts her own radio show on BlogTalkRadio.com. Her new book entitled “Grace in High Heels” is set to release later this fall.
“Keep On Pressin’ On” is available now on MP3 from TS Promotions and on SCM Disc # 15.
For more info, visit http://www.ShannonPerry.com
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Latest single currently available to radio on MP3
Nashville, TN (August 25, 2010) – The Bibletones Quartet have entered into a radio promotions agreement with TS Promotions. The first single “Without A Valley” is from their latest record, Day by Day.
Based out of Gulfport, Mississippi, the Bibletones are known as Mississippi’s longest running gospel quartet, having been established since 1957. “It’s such an honor to be able to work alongside and support the ministry of a quartet that has such strong and deep roots in Southern Gospel,” says Theresa Dillard, president of TS Promotions. “There is such faith and commitment to the ministry on behalf of these men and it shows in their music. Radio loves them!”
The Bibletones’ recent single, “Without A Valley,” is currently available for download to radio on MP3. This upbeat, stirring song has received high acclaim from radio stations that are very excited to start playing the song. For more information about the Bibletones Quartet, visit http://www.thebibletones.com.
TS Promotions is a premier radio promotions agency working with premier Southern Gospel artists such as Gordon Mote, Charlotte Ritchie, Dora Pop and more. For more information on TS Promotions, visit http://www.ts-promotions.com
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{EHA-Nashville, TN 8/9/10} Seasoned Gospel vocalists, The Classic 4, are proud to announce they have signed a booking agreement with EHA - Nashville. One of the latest to join the EHA family, this quartet consists of award-winning vocalists and musicians who have been respected for decades individually and now collectively. Roy Bray, pianist and baritone, has felt the continued calling and thrill of this tradition for over 40 years. His enthusiasm is both contagious and uplifting. Tank Tackett, tenor, has been a member of the legendary Statemen Quartet, the Envoys, the Rebels, and has sang on projects with legends including Michael W. Smith, Carmen, The Judds, Charlie Daniels, and Dolly Parton. Bass singer, Joe Fowler, bass, owned the Southerners Quartet, traveled with the Gerald Payne Family,and sang with Squire Parsons (Redeemed) for 7 years. He also sang with the Jubilee Quartet at the Smokey Mountain Jubilee in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 15 years. Lead singer, Bruce Campbell, traveled with Gladheart and the Sheperdsmen Quartet prior to joining the Classic Four.
The Classic 4 continue to ignite a fire of revival on their tours across the country. They are proud to be working with Evie Hawkins on adding more venues to their schedule. Hawkins notes, "I have been fortunate enough to witness the contagious energy of this harmonious group. Helping them with a little publicity has been a true blessing and I look forward to continue working with this amazing group of men; it's an honor and blessing to me!"
For more info:
http://www.theclassic4.com
For Booking:
EHA-Nashville
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37203
615-724-8544
http://www.eviehawkinsagency.net
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{EHA-Nashville, TN} Rodger Speegle has joined the EHA-Nashville team as a booking agent with years of experience in Christian music. Rodger grew up in Alabama where he attended high school and college. He has been in the Nashville area since 1987 and has had a career in the Christian Music business as both a performer as well as many years in sales and marketing. He is also a member of the National Board of Realtors, Tennessee Board of Realtors, Greater Nashville Board of Realtors, Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (REBAC), Crye-Leike Multi-Million Dollar Club.
Rodger's many years of past experience in Sales & Marketing with Brentwood Music (which later became Provident Music Group) and his marketing experience with Pamplin Distribution earned him many RIAA Gold Records. Rodger also traveled and performed with Naomi & the Segos for three years and he remains immersed in Southern Gospel music. Rodger and Evie Hawkins traveled and performed together in two regional groups, including the Birmingham-based, Jubileans, of which garnered Alabama Music Hall of Fame Achiever status from productions by Rusty Goodman and the Eddie Crook Company. Hawkins says, "Rodger is a huge asset to EHA's booking division. We are excited to bring aboard Rodger's experience with bookings and vast understanding of the Gospel music industry as a whole."
Rodger says, "I'm excited to take on the challenge with EHA and work with Evie, who is a lifelong friend. We started singing together at a very young age, and now we have the opportunity to make a difference and hopefully make an impact on this Southern Gospel music that we love."
To contact Rodger Speegle directly: (615) 852-6053
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EHA-Nashville
Music Row
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37203
http://www.EHA-Nashville.com
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{EHA-Nashville, TN 8/11/10} EHA-Nashville welcomes the legendary Bill Dykes to the roster of amazing talent being booked by the agency. Dykes's talents have been diverse within Southern Gospel music as he traveled with renowned groups including The Cathedrals, The Goffs, The Senators and Rhythm Masters. Dykes also performed in events led by Jerry Falwell, Pat Robinson, Rex Humbard, Billy Graham, Oral Roberts, and Paul Conn. He performed four songs that reached #1 on Gospel music charts and received nominations for three Dove Awards and a Gospel Music News Award. Dykes is also known for writing and performing the Gold record winning song ”This is Love."
Dykes past 40 yrs as a professional in commercial banking, retail banking, sales and marketing, media, and financial consulting has not changed his passion for the church and ministry. His expertise in banking and finance has given him the opportunity to reach out to many churches and ministries in distress. His recent position as Chief Marketing Officer for Sky Angel allowed him to design and implement Sky Angel’s sales and marketing initiatives. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President, Business Development at Church Mortgage Acceptance Co., LLC (CMAC) where he played a key role in providing over $2 billion in financing to churches nationwide in need of refinancing, renovation or expansion.
Dykes studied finance at the University of Cincinnati and vocal performance at the Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. He attended seminary at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and he holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree at Heritage Baptist University in Indianapolis.
The past few months for Bill Dykes has proven to be a fertile ground for his many talents, gifts, and formal education, as Bill Traylor of Mansion Entertainment brought him on board as Executive Director of the newly launched Manor House Records. With Dykes's expertise, passion, and drive for excellence in Gospel Music, Traylor felt it was an excellent match to meet the needs of recording artists wishing to take their music to a national level. Traylor says, "Bill Dykes is not only a great artist but a man I've known for over 30 years that also has a great heart for ministry." Much news is on the horizon for Manor House Records as Dykes has once again proven his gift for the needs of those who have followed the calling into the music ministry as he did.
Dykes says, "I am happy that Evie Hawkins with EHA-Nashville is taking on booking concert dates for my solo ministry. I think the partnership is a great match and I look forward to getting out and meeting new friends and ministering to those crowds that I still love." Hawkins notes, "I consider it an honor and a privilege to handle bookings for Bill Dykes. I have been a fan of all the groups Bill has traveled with. Many albums and memorbilia can be found in my possession that document the career of this legendary recording artist. I was reminded by a family member that the group I sang with once opened for the Cathedrals when I was 13 years old. Here we are, after 40 years, working together in what we've always loved to do. Southern Gospel music is alive and well and Bill Dykes is proving it!"
For Bookings:
EHA-Nashville
Music Row
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN
37203
http://www.eviehawkinsagency.net
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{EHA-Nashville, TN 8/11/10} Soloist, Gloria Larson, of Largo, Florida, has signed a booking agreement with EHA-Nashville. Evie Hawkins notes, "I am thrilled and honored that Gloria has chosen us to represent her with publicity and booking dates." Gloria has been performing regionally for many years and has shared the stage with so many fine artists, including major concert dates alongside Guy Penrod and the Bill Bailey concerts.
Gloria has graced many people with her talent since the age of eight through performances in auditoriums, churches, and prisons. She is a member of World Christianship Ministries and Regional Director for the Westside Children’s Feeding Ministry. Gloria’s cross-cultural ministry reaches out to all denominations, race and other ethnic groups. Gloria feels that music, the universal language, is a powerful method to inspire God's work and says, "We can all make a difference in the lives of others if we would only believe the Word of God; your life is a testimony for other people. Even the bad things work out, just wait, be patient and let God handle it."
For Bookings:
EHA-Nashville
Music Row
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN
37203
http://www.eviehawkinsagency.net
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256-621-2224
http://www.glorialarson.org
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{EHA-Nashville, TN} - Johnathan Bond of Young Harmony graduates from Stratford University with a degree in Personal Accounting with a 3.8 GPA.
Bond has been traveling since 1994 as part of the Multi-Dove Nominated group, Young Harmony. Along with Noel Walters and Darlene Chapman, Young Harmony travels approximately 230 singing dates per year and has recorded a total of 15 projects.
Bond states, "I have always loved working with numbers and sometimes had regrets of not furthering my education, so a couple of years ago I made the decision to divide my time with Singing & School. It has finally added up! lol"
For more information on Young Harmony or to book them at your church, visit their website http://www.YoungHarmony.com or call (888) 291-7161.
