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Mercy Mountain Boys Sign With Manor House Music

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) September 9th, 2010 – Manor House Music has recently signed the Mercy Mountain Boys to a long term recording agreement.
 
The Mercy Mountain Boys, based out of Lake City, Florida, are comprised Earl Green (lead vocal, rhythm guitar), Mitch Sands (baritone vocal, banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle) and Donny Weatherford (tenor vocal, drums, harmonica and percussion). All three members bring years of individual music experience to the group; including contributions to previous Southern Gospel charts songs such as ‘I Feel Like Running’ and ‘I Won’t Deal With The Devil’ as well as previously playing music for other Southern Gospel groups and notable Country artists. Rounding out their live performance and bringing to the stage a full band are Bill Jones (lead guitar) and Mitch Rogers (bass guitar).
 
With their definitive Christian Country sound, The Mercy Mountain Boys will be the first artist to premier on Manor House Music’s Christian Country label, Cheyenne Records. For more information regarding The Mercy Mountain Boys visit their website at www.mercymountainboys.com. For more information regarding Manor House Music, the new label development and division of Mansion Entertainment, visit www.themansionentertainment.com.

Three Bridges Sign With Mansion Entertainment

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) September 9th, 2010 – Three Bridges, one of Southern Gospel’s prominent trios, has signed with Mansion Entertainment.
 
Shortly after their critically acclaimed “Soldiers” project in 2002, Three Bridges received a Southern Gospel News Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. The accolades continued to follow year after year with a New Artist award from the Southern Gospel Music Guild, Horizon Group recognition by the Diamond Awards, two-time Singing News award recipient for Trio Of The Year and multiple other awards and nominations for Song of the Year, Best Album Cover and Trio Of The Year.  Comprised of group members Elliot McCoy (baritone and group manager), Shannon Smith (lead) and Jeremie Hudson (tenor), Three Bridges has toured venues across the world from gospel singings, to business conventions, churches, political meetings, TV shows, charitable relief events and all the way to Air Force One. They have appeared on Bill Gaither “Homecoming Video’s” and were special guests on a video for the United Nations. Add to that the fact that their last 12 radio singles have appeared in the Top 40 on the Southern Gospel charts with 7 of those in the Top 10 and 3 of those making number one spots. They are definitely among the elite of prominent trios in Southern Gospel.
 
Look for a debut Three Bridges project on Mansion Records soon. You can also visit with Three Bridges at the Friday evening Meet & Greet and 3 Minute Give-Away during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky beginning at 7pm, Friday September 17th in the Mansion Entertainment booth (#295). A special Mansion Entertainment collectable poster will be available to commemorate the evening. For more information regarding Three Bridges visit their website at  www.threebridgesgospel.com  or visit the Mansion Entertainment website at www.themansionentertainment.com.

Zack Swain To Debut New Manor House Recording At NQC

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) September 7th, 2010 – Zack Swain and Manor House Music will be hosting a CD Release Party at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky this year. This will be an evening celebration of the debut Manor House Music release of Zack Swain titled, “Fresh Anointing”.
 
This new project, recorded at the state of the art Mansion studio in Branson, contains such songs as: ‘We Have Come In To This House, ‘I Am Redeemed’, ‘Lord You’re Holy’, ‘Spirit Of The Living God/Fresh Anointing’, ‘I Wish I Could Have Been There’, ‘New Day Dawning/When I Get Carried Away/ We’ll Soon Be Done With Troubles And Trials’, ‘Jesus Saves’, ‘It Is Well With My Soul’, ‘Something’s Happening’ and a piano duet of ‘Power In The Blood’.
 
The event will begin at 7:00pm on Wednesday night, September 15th, 2010 in the Mansion Entertainment booth (#295). Each person who purchases a copy of “Fresh Anointing” will be registered to win a beautiful quilt that has been autographed by many of Southern Gospel’s top artists.
 
Zack’s ministry of music has taken him to many venues around the world and he is quickly rising to be one Southern Gospel Music’s top musicians. For more information regarding Zack Swain visit www.zackswain.com. For more information regarding Manor House Music, the new label development and division of Mansion Entertainment, visit www.themansionentertainment.com.

Appointed By Grace Signs With Manor House Music

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) September 2nd, 2010 – The Southeast Texas based group, Appointed By Grace, has joined the Manor House Music label with a multiple-project recording agreement in place.
 
Appointed By Grace may be a relatively new in name, however;  its members have been involved in gospel music most of their lives. Comprised of Joe Irwin, Randy Woodrome, Melissa Evers and Karla Burris; they are a gifted collection of songwriters, musicians and ministers. Individually, group members have been featured on various programs such as TBN’s “Atlanta Live” and “Beaumont Praise The Lord” as well as the Tommy Thomas show, “How To Beat The Odds”. Appointed By Grace has recently made appearances on “Branson Radio Live” with Karen Berka, Heirwave Radio, “Texas Country Gospel Television” with Lou Hildreth, “Gospel Music Today” with Ken Grady and Jonathan Edwards’ syndicated radio program “Ozarks Gospel Showcase”. They’ve already shared the stage with artists such as The Blackwood Brothers, The Nelons, The Kingsmen, The Martins, The Dove Brothers, The Dixie Melody Boys and others. Their latest radio single, “Multitude of Mercy”, reached the #3 spot on the RadioActive Airplay Southern Gospel Charts.Look for further announcements regarding a new radio single and a new project from Appointed By Grace. For more information regarding Appointed By Grace, visit their website at www.appointedbygrace.com. For more information regarding Manor House Music, a division of Mansion Records, visit www.themansionentertainment.com or email Executive Director Bill Dykes at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

Manor House Music Revives Cheyenne And Impact Labels

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) August 31, 2010 – Manor House Music has recently added two prestigious and historic imprints under its umbrella; the Cheyenne and Impact labels. Manor House Music was established by Mansion Entertainment for Artists needing progressive and professional production, marketing, distribution, and management of their recording careers and the addition of these two labels will further this goal.

The history behind these two labels offers some notable marks of achievement in Gospel music. The Cheyenne label is known and best remembered for artists such as White River (“What Ya Gonna Do” and “Rodeo Preacher”), Bruce Haynes, Steve Gatlin (of The Gatlin Brother) and The Days (including group member Greg Day, writer of “Midnight Cry”). The Impact label presented such renowned artists as The Imperials, The Gaithers, Sandi Patti and Larnelle Harris. The Bill and Gloria Gaither project released on Impact, “Alleluia: A Praise Gathering”, was the first Gold Record in Gospel music.
 
For more information regarding Manor House Music visit www.themansionentertainment.com or contact label Executive Director, Bill Dykes, at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

The Sonmen Join Manor House Music

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 www.sonmenmusic.com and for more information regarding Manor House Music visit www.themansionentertainment.com or contact label Executive Director, Mr. Bill Dykes, at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

Legendary Bill Dykes Signs Booking Agreement with EHA-Nashville

{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
www.eviehawkinsagency.net
office@eviehawkinsagency.net

Zack Swain Recording For Manor House Music

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) August 20, 2010 – Zack Swain recently joined the growing Manor House Music family of artists with his recent signing of a recording agreement with the label.

Zack Swain studied under some of Gospel music’s finest musicians, teachers, and performers and is a product of the famed Stamps-Baxter School of Music. Beginning with his early interest in piano at 3 years and through his private studies, Zack was on the full-time music staff of the church by the age of 11. By age 15, he began to devote all of his energies toward working in the field of Southern Gospel Music. That devotion to Southern Gospel Music has allowed Zack to share the stage with such artists as Allison Durham Speer,  The Perrys, The Mercy River Boys, Testify, The Lesters, The Melody Boys Quartet, Southern Sound, The Toney Brothers, The Martins, Palmetto State Quartet, The Dove Brothers Quartet, Charles Key, Earl Brewer, Henry Slaughter and including the late Anthony Burger.
 
Swain’s ministry of music has taken him to many venues around the world and his past projects have been featured in the United States, Europe, and even Iraq. His involvement in studio work completes a broad spectrum of where listeners have heard Zack’s talents. In just a few short years he is quickly rising to be one Southern Gospel Music’s top musicians. Look for a new release from Zack Swain to be appearing soon as he is currently in the Mansion studios working toward its completion.
 
For more information regarding Manor House Music, the new label development and division of Mansion Entertainment, visit www.themansionentertainment.com. For more information regarding Zack Swain visit www.zackswain.com.

Major Agreements Reached with Prominent Industry Leaders

BRANSON, MISSOURI—Wilson & Case Company, LLC is pleased to announce a Radio Promotions agreement with Rhonda Thompson Promotions, of Nashville, Tennessee.  “We are thrilled to be working with one of Christian music’s most sought after radio promoters,” says Trey Wilson, co-owner of Wilson & Case Company.  “Rhonda has the heart to serve and present the best artists in Christian Entertainment to the World.  We could not be happier with the decision our company has made in working hand in hand with Rhonda.” 

Wilson & Case Company is also proud to announce a relationship with Mansion Entertainment.  Bill Traylor, president of Mansion Entertainment states, “We are thrilled about this new relationship Mansion Entertainment has formed with these two young men.  Their enthusiasm and fresh ideas will be a great asset to our industry and I look forward to seeing where they go.” 

Wilson & Case Company is based out of Branson, Missouri and is co-owned by Trey Wilson and Lucas Case.  Artist Relations, Radio Promoting, Large Venue Booking, Public Relations, Artist Development, and Touring Support are some of the services that are offered. 

“Trey and I are honored to be working with two of the industries top leaders in Christian music,” states Lucas Case, co-owner of Wilson & Case Company.  “Our vision and goal is to advance and preserve all styles of Christian music, while maintaining a level of professionalism and class that is second to none.  Bill Traylor and Rhonda Thompson are prime examples of the type of leaders our company will continue to work with to achieve our goals.” 

For more information about the Wilson & Case Company, please visit www.wilsonandcasecompany.com or call (615)-509-3200.

The Browns Sign With Manor House Music

August  14, 2010
Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) August 14, 2010 – The Browns have recently signed with Manor House Music and have the distinction of becoming the first addition to the Manor House label, a new division of Mansion Records.

This family group, based out of LeMars, Iowa is comprised of Shelly, Michaela, Adam and Andrew Brown, They have performed across the country from the Americana Theatre in Branson, MO, to Dollywood Theme park stages, to singing on over seven Royal Carribean and Carnival cruise ships. The Browns have also performed for Former Vice President Dan Quayle and were invited to sing for President George W. Bush. This award winning group has received the prestigious honor of Top 10 Mixed Group of the Year for the second year in a row as well as having been awarded the Top 5 Horizon Group of the Year for 3 consecutive years by The Singing News Magazine Fan Awards. Their last single release, “It’s A God Thing”, was a Top 40 on The Singing News Charts peaking at #23.
The Browns are currently writing and selecting songs for their new project and will begin recording in Mansion Entertainment’s world-class studio in the near future. A release date will be forth-coming. For more information regarding The Browns, Mansion Entertainment, Manor House Music please go to www.thebrownsmusic.com or www.themansionentertainment.com.