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Homeland Artists Featured This Weekend On Gospel Greats

Nashville, TN-  Two Homeland/Riversong Recording artists will be featured this coming weekend on the Nationally known and award winning program The Gospel Greats with Paul Heil heard on most affiliate stations on Saturday August 14th and Sunday August 15th.
 
Newcomer Quartet Southern Tradition is the featured artist with songs from their debut release “Sing Along With Southern Tradition”.  Very insightful interviews take place with all of the members of the quartet, Ken and Mark Taylor, Thomas Nalley, Paul Allman and Tommy Fairchild.   Among the 5 songs that will be played will be the quartet’s first 2 radio singles “Sing Along Song” and the current single “That’s My Kind Of Music”.   
 
During the second hour Paul Heil visits with another one of the arising artists on the Homeland/Riversong label; The Fair Haven Quartet from London, Kentucky.  Paul visited with group members Mel Scarberry and Troy Baxter showcasing songs from their most recent 2 national recordings ” Songs and Smiles” and the most recent release of the project ” The Rocks Have To Wait”
 
Homeland Director of A/R Eric Melton stated  ” I admire the professionalism and the top notch program that Paul Heil and the Gospel Greats have offered Southern Gospel Music listeners nationwide for over 30 years.  Not only does he showcase many of today’s top artists, but he also focuses periodically on emerging quartets like Southern Tradition and The Fair Haven Quartet.  We have high aspirations for both of these artists as God continues to lead them in their ministries and I anticipate many being blessed by what they hear on the Gospel Greats this weekend.  We appreciate Paul Heil for this opportunity”.
 
You find a complete listings of all areas that will air the program this weekend at www.thegospelgreats.com.  For more information on Southern Tradition or The Fair Haven Quartet go to www.southerntraditiononline.com; or www.thefairhavenquartet.com or www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com

Homeland Entertainment Group Signs His Praise Quartet

Nashville, TN- Heartwarming Records ( a division of Homeland Entertainment Group) announces the signing of a fresh new quartet to the national scene; His Praise Quartet. His Praise hails from Hopkinsville, Kentucky and although they formed in 2000 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in their home area it was not till July of 2004 they awarded the Grand champion at the Kentucky State Farm Bureau Quartet and eventually advanced the Group Talent Competition at the National Quartet Convention. Since that time the group has been singing regionally around their Kentucky and surrounding areas.

The quartet consists of Bass Dale Lisembe, Baritone Marc Thomas, Tenor Stephen Fryer and Lead Jesse Tewell. All four members have attended and graduated from the Steve Hurst School of Music and are currently seeing many doors begin to open with concerts in churches, civic centers, fairs and numerous festivals through the country. Now with Homeland/Heartwarming being their new label home their first label release “Holy Is Thy Name” produced by award winning producer Lari Goss is set to release in next month in mid July, with the debut single “A Wonderful Change” arriving at stations presently.

It is the desire of His Praise Quartet to serve the Lord Our God through song. It is our prayer that souls will be won for the Kingdom of Christ and that Christians will be renewed through the anointing of this Word.

Homeland Director of A/R Eric Melton stated ” We feel blessed that God has brought artists to us that have a common goal among themselves to see souls won to the kingdom of God. With talents like His Praise and production like Lari Goss has completed on this recording, the unity that is promoted through the ministry is expected to see unlimited possibilities as they sing the gospel in every concert and church service.

For more information on His Praise Quartet you can find them at www.hispraiseqt.com or www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com or on Facebook at His Praise Quartet Fan Club.

Homeland Records Signs The Toney Brothers

Nashville, TN- Homeland Records ( a div. of Homeland Entertainment Group) announces their latest artist signed to the Homeland Label; The Legendary Toney Brothers of Gallatin, TN.   The Toney Brothers have been a staple artist in Gospel Music for almost 55 years and still perform in over 250 venues per year.  Group manager Terry Toney who has been with the quartet since 1972 still has a vision and passion to carry the torch that  his father and three uncles began in 1955.  Throughout their longevity of their career, the group has traveled millions of miles and have had numerous chart singles.  Their fans not only appreciate their prominent harmonies but also their sincerity at leading people to Jesus Christ and encouraging lyrics in today’s society.

The current lineup consists of Terry Toney singing bass, Gospel Music Veteran George Amon Webster (formerly of the Cathedral Quartet and Heartland Boys) singing baritone, Lead Vocalist Kasey Kemp (formerly of Naomi and The Segos) and newest member Judson Horner; tenor vocalist (also formerly of the Naomi and the Segos).

The Toney Brothers are currently in the studio beginning work on the yet to be titled project that is set to release on July 20th.  The project will include a few new songs combined with traditional quartet favorites.  This will be accompanied by a new DVD release as well from the Brush Arbor Jubilee Television series produced by Homeland Entertainment.  The Toney Brothers will be a regular featured artist on Brush Arbor Jubilee which begins airing nationwide on networks and cable television stations late spring and early summer.  Check the Brush Arbor Jubilee website for updates on scheduled listings.

You can find more information forthcoming concerning the Toney Brothers at www.toneybrothers.com, www.homelandnentertainmentgroup.com, or www.brusharborjubilee.com.

(pictured left to right) Homeland CEO Bob Jones,  George Amon Webster of the Toney Brothers, Terry Toney (Manager of the Toney Brothers) and Homeland Records  Vice President Scott Godsey

Southern Legacy Signs with Homeland Entertainment Group

Nashville, TN- Heartwarming Records (a division of Homeland Entertainment Group) is excited to announce the signing of one of the Southern Gospel Music’s most electrifying family groups, Southern Legacy.

Southern Legacy’s history in gospel music is competition for even the most prominent of today’s groups. The members of Southern Legacy consist of Rick Dunn, his wife Cindy, their daughter Stephanie, and is headed under the direction of Stephanie’s husband Andy Browning. Each of these members bring a unique chapter to the story which is the foundation of Southern Legacy. Rick grew up the son of a pastor and developed a heart for ministry through music at a very early. Cindy and Stephanie both “grew up” in Southern Gospel Music. Cindy’s Father is GMA & SGMA Hall of Fame member Glen Allred, of the Legendary Florida Boys. Andy worked for several years as a music director and radio personality in his hometown of Knoxville, TN. Then after completing his education would go on to sing with one of the most respected names in Gospel Music, the Grammy Award winning Blackwoods. In addition, Andy was an active part of the Stamps-Baxter School of Music for 10 years. During this tenure he was offered the unique opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most well known names in Gospel music including Ben & Brock Speer, Gene McDonald, Jack Clark (the legendary pianist for the Harvesters Quartet), Bob McKenzie of Benson Music, and Bill Gaither.

Browning says “We do not take our history in Southern Gospel Music lightly. God has truly blessed us by allowing us to have so many friends and mentors in the Southern Gospel field. With that blessing comes responsibility, we are committed to the furtherance of this great music that has been entrusted to us. We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Homeland Entertainment Group. Homeland has always been one of the premier record companies in our industry. God has truly blessed us! As an added bonus he has allowed us the opportunity to work with a company whom so many of our friends and family have worked with down through the years. “

Scott Godsey of Homeland Entertainment says about the relationship “We are pleased to announce Southern Legacy signing to the Homeland Family of Labels. We are anticipating great things from this release and believe they will receive a favorable reaction when the fans hear this well deserving artist! ”

Southern Legacy’s first release on the Heartwarming label will be titled “Old Fashioned Meeting”. This project will feature some of Southern Gospel Music’s best loved standards presented in the signature style that is unique to Southern Legacy. This anticipated project is slated for release in the August of 2010.

For more information on Southern Legacy, visit them online at www.southernlegacymusic.com .

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Joseph T. Lee Music Now Available Digitally

MECHANICSVILLE, Va. – Heartwarming Records recording artist Joseph T. Lee is proud to announce that his music is now available on many digital outlets through his recent partnership with CDBaby.com.

Lee’s debut album, Shield of Faith, is now available on iTunes and other major digital outlets.

“I am so excited about working with CDBaby,” mentioned Joseph T. Lee.  “They have been a great help to my ministry already, and I expect great things in the future from our partnership.  Getting this album out nationally has been a dream come true for me as an artist.”

For more information regarding Joseph T. Lee and CDBaby – visit Lee’s CDBaby site at http://www.cdbaby.com/josephtlee .

Lee’s debut album, Shield of Faith, was released in late 2008 independently. He and his ministry partner Bill Loyall will announce more details about their group – Lee & Loyall’s debut at a later date. They are scheduled to record their debut Heartwarming Records release later this year.

Joseph’s debut single, “There’s a Miracle Coming,” had major success at radio – including charting on Gospel Music News Top 100 Chart and GospelMusicTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart. “There’s a Miracle Coming” was written by Sandy Bloemer.

More information on Joseph T. Lee can be found at his website – located at http://www.josephleeministries.com .  Contact and booking information can be found at the site. Fans are also encouraged to visit Joseph on ShoutLife by heading to http://www.shoutlife.com/josephlee .

Lookin Up Trio releases new project with Heartwarming Records

Nashville, TN – Heartwarming Records ( a division of Homeland Entertainment Group) announces a new release that will be forthcoming from a enthusiastic new trio: Lookin Up from Madisonville, Kentucky.

Lookin Up was formed in 1999 and after spending over 9 years traveling throughout their home state of Kentucky, the trio has burst onto the national scene with performances on such venues as Gospel Music Cruises, The Branson Gospel Music Convention and the Kentucky State Capitol with their calendar of dates quickly filling up for 2010. The trio consists of Tenor Matt Hoover, lead, Terry Brinkley and newest member Corey Nunley who rounds out the baritone vocals.

Lookin Up signed with Heartwarming Records in late 2009 and will be a featured artist on a Bahamas Gospel Music cruise in late January and as well as the forthcoming national television show “Brush Arbor Jubilee”.

Homeland Director of A/R Eric Melton stated ” How refreshing it is to see such an passionate group of Christian gentlemen like Lookin Up. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with numerous Gospel Music artists over the past 15 years and when I meet people like Lookin Up it also ignites a new excitement in me to work with people that are ready to take the gospel to those that still need to hear the message in song”.

Group founder Matt Hoover states ” We are excited about our brand new project and for the friendship we have developed with Homeland Entertainment Group. Their influence and excellence in the Gospel Music industry is legendary. Its such an honor for Lookin’ Up to be affiliated with them. ”

The self titled project by Lookin Up on Heartwarming Records was released this week of Jan 11 and the first single from the recording “Get Right or Get Left” has just been shipped to radio nationwide. For more information you can go to www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com or www.lookinupministries.com