10-12-07
SCOOP- Adam & Kathy Glover (The Glovers) Expecting Fourth Child
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Adam & Kathy Glover of the popular Southern Gospel trio The Glovers are expecting their fourth child.
After the first ultrasound a couple weeks ago, it was discovered that Baby Glover has a due date of April 27, 2008.
“This was totally unexpected for us,” mentioned Adam Glover, “however, we are so excited that God has decided to bless us with another child.”
“We definitely covet your prayers during this time,” mentioned Kathy Glover. “This child is definitely a blessing to us.”
Adam and Kathy have three other children: Shelby (12), Justin (10), and Carter (3).
10-12-07
SCOOP- The Anchormen’s Newly Recorded Glory Ahead Project Now Available
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Popular Southern Gospel quartet The Anchormen are proud to announce the release of the group’s newly recorded Glory Ahead project.
The new album features new vocals recorded by group members Keith Casstevens, Karl Rice, Robbie Norwood, and Jon Hall.
Glory Ahead features original songs written by industry leading songwriters like Bill & Gloria Gaither, Buddy Mullins, Marty Funderburk, Greg Day, Glen Bates, and more. The newly recorded Glory Ahead was produced by Wesley Pritchard, and it also features popular session players like Jeremy Medkiff, Jason Webb, John Hammond, David Johnson, and more. Orchestrations were arranged by Milton Smith.
“All the guys did a fantastic job on this recording,” mentioned Tim Bullins, owner of the Anchormen. “They really did a great job interpreting these songs as their own. I’m very proud to have them on the Anchormen team.”
The Anchormen were recently the featured group on The Gospel Greats with Paul Heil. The program aired on August 11 and 12, 2007 in syndication all across the country.
In addition to the interview, The Gospel Greats with Paul Heil gave away 100 copies of the newly recorded Glory Ahead album.
The Anchormen’s new single, “The News Is Out”, is currently going for adds at Southern Gospel radio. The song can be found on Resting Place Music Group Compilation Volume 5, cut #2.
10-12-07
SCOOP- ECC Names Jackson Publishing Executive
(Goodlettsville, TN) - The Eddie Crook Company continues to expand its staff to better serve the industry. Effective immediately, Dave Wilcox, Senior Vice President, has named Cheryl Jackson as the Executive Director of Writer Relations for the Company’s publishing catalogs.
Cheryl will be busy working with LeeMike Music, Planet Nashville Music as well as Eddie Crook Music, and BMI affiliates. In addition, she will be searching for new songs for the ECC artists.
For additional information concerning any of these publishing entities please e-mail her at cheryl.jackson@eddiecrook.com .
10-11-07
SCOOP- VINE RECORDS SIGNS NEW TRIO HisSong "ON THE WAY UP"!
NASHVILLE, TN (October 10, 2007) - Vine Records is pleased to announce that they have signed HisSong, an exciting new trio, to an exclusive recording contract. Their debut label release, "On the Way Up," offers powerful songs of deliverance and encouragement from top industry artist/writers such as Walt Mills, Tanya Goodman Sykes and Joel Hemphill, as well as other professional staff writers who have delivered hundreds of hits (Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, Marty Funderburk, Tony Wood, Lyn Rowell, Caleb Collins and Ola Graves). Dennis Humphries of HisSong describes the new partnership in this way: "Before any of this happened, we prayed that God would lead us to the right opportunity, and it's amazing to see a genius producer like Wayne Haun work so hard, and put everything he has into this project. Working with Vine Records has been the answer to our prayers." The first radio single from the project, "The Grave Can't Hold Me" has already jumped into the Top 30 of the Singing News chart. Adam Cannon is finding that this song is striking a stronger chord with audiences than the group has ever seen before: "People talk to us after each concert and tell us stories of losing a mother or father, a son or a daughter, and how they need the CD with that song - because it gives them hope. For now, we can only take their pre-orders, but they're excited that they won't have to wait much longer for the project!" Southern Gospel fans won't have to wait much longer for this highly anticipated CD; it is scheduled for release on November 20, 2007, on the Vine Records label, and will be distributed by Crossroads Entertainment and Marketing, Inc.
SCOOP- Heartland Harmony Renews Contract with Southern Spin Entertainment
SUMMERSVILLE, W. Va. – Heartland Harmony has just renewed their contract with Southern Spin Entertainment. The group has re-signed for another year of exclusive publicity from Southern Spin Entertainment. The group will continue to have access to all media publications serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as marketing possibilities with the organization. The group will also receive a newly updated website in the future from the company.
Jeff Board of Heartland Harmony said, “We have definitely enjoyed our first year with Southern Spin. We are more than pleased with the work they did for us, and we knew we wanted to be a part of their company this next year.”
“Heartland Harmony are a fantastic group of guys, and we have loved working with them,” mentioned Amy Marie Unthank of Southern Spin Entertainment. “This is a quartet that has the potential to take the Southern Gospel world by storm, and we are excited to continue to work with this talented group.”
Heartland Harmony recently finished recording vocals for the group’s upcoming release. The group recorded vocals and tracks at Harvest Gospel Recording Studios in Huntington, West Virginia.
The currently untitled project is being produced by John Darin Rowsey. The album will feature new songs from Rowsey as well as some new recordings that various group members have had their hand in writing. The new recording has a tentative release date of Fall 2007.
More information on Heartland Harmony and the progress of the new album can be found at http://www.heartlandharmony.net. Fans are encouraged to visit Heartland Harmony’s brand new MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/heartlandharmony/
10-11-07
SCOOP- The Watkins Family sharing bluegrass sounds across genres
The acoustic music of the Watkins Family thrilled audiences at the Tailgate Family Festival with Steve Wingfield at Atlanta Motor Speedway Oct. 5-7. The Watkins Family, who appeared all three days, were the only bluegrass gospel group sharing the stage with Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, Jesse Dixon, Skillet, Grits, Julissa, Leif Howell, Dennis Agajanian and others. Actor/Entertainer Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode,” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night” joined the Watkins on Sunday, Oct. 7 for a special appearance.
“This event was a tremendous experience allowing our music ministry to touch the lives of music fans from many genres,” said Lorie Watkins. “We appreciate being included throughout this soul reaching event.” Lorie Watkins also musically won the hearts of the audience and several members of Diamond Rio when she walked on stage to assist 2005 ICMA Entertainer of the Year Dennis Agajanian during his solo performance Sunday night bringing a rousing response as she let her fingers fly across the strings of her guitar and her banjo.
10-09-07
SCOOP- Academy of Country Music Nominee Gordon Mote to Release Country Gospel Recording
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.-Oct. 5th, 2007-Spring Hill Music Group, in conjunction with RSI Music Group, is scheduled to release the label debut recording from acclaimed session and concert musician and vocalist Gordon Mote. One of the most celebrated and sought after piano players on Nashville' famed Music Row, Gordon's piano prowess and heartfelt vocals are showcased on Don't Let Me Miss the Glory, a country/Gospel recording that will hit shelves nationwide on October 23rd.
Co-produced by Gordon alongside industry veteran and award-winning songwriter Phil Johnson, Don't Let Me Miss the Glory offers a broad view of the multi-faceted talents and styles that have made Gordon a household name among industry insiders and fans alike.
Listeners who recognize Gordon's contributions to albums by Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Rascall Flatts and countless other country artists will appreciate the country-tinged tunes and signature piano styling that has become that "Gordon Mote" sound. Gospel listeners will enjoy his down-to-earth approach and uplifting lyrics in addition to his renderings of cover tunes such as "I Can't Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand)" and "My Redeemer Is Faithful and True."
The project features a guest appearance from longtime friend and country music veteran Alison Krauss, for whom Gordon plays regularly, as well
as Gospel greats The Isaacs, Charlotte Penhollow Ritchie and The Gaither Vocal Band.
"I've been blessed to play on so many releases, varying from Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney to Bill Gaither and Mark Lowry," describes Gordon. "In doing my own project, whether I'm playing or singing, it's fun to get in there and find the heart of who I really am individually. I couldn't have done that without Phil [Johnson]. He really helped me to know what was 'me' and what was 'me based on others I've worked with.'"
Perhaps the fact that Gordon has been blind since birth has given him his unique sense of "seeing music" through eyes of his own, whatever the genre. Country listeners can anticipate the heartfelt first single "Wake Up Dancin'," an endearing song about a grandfather talking to his grandchild just before passing away; and the first Gospel single, "Mercy Walked In," is already turning heads in the southern Gospel marketplace.
"There are church environments that Gordon plays that want a more formal sound, and there are arenas that call for 'hand-clappin' and 'foot-stompin' numbers," states Bob Rodgers, RSI Music Group president. "Don't Let Me Miss the Glory brings with it the grandeur of orchestration on some songs as well as the 'toe-tappin'' sounds of a Gaither Homecoming event...but all of it is a part of the musicianship that is uniquely Gordon."
That musicianship has taken Gordon to over 50 markets over the past six months with upcoming dates in Canada and throughout the Unites States.
Gordon was a featured vocalist when he played nationwide over the summer with DOVE nominees Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in addition to special dates ongoing with artists such as Alison Krauss and Porter Wagner. He will play and sing throughout the fall in major market arenas as part of the world-renowned Gaither Homecoming tour on which he has become a staple artist.
"We have long been fans of Gordon's music," states Vice President of Spring Hill Music Group Paul Sizelove. "He has not only proven himself to be one of the most sought after piano players in the country music world and entertained tens of thousands alongside Bill Gaither, but he is also a fine vocalist and communicator with a genuine spirit that comes across in the passion heard on this release."
Gordon has been nominated in recent years for both Musician of the Year at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and also for a GMA DOVE Award.
Don't Let Me Miss the Glory will be distributed to the CBA and general marketplace through EMI CMG Distribution. The recording will be available digitally on October 9th. For further information, visit www.gordonmote.com <http://www.gordonmote.com/> .