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Devin McGlamery’s Debut Solo Release, Love Is A Verb, Available Today

(May 21, 2013) Nashville, TN – Devin McGlamery‘s much anticipated debut solo release Love Is A Verb arrives in stores and online today. In celebration of the release the popular vocalist from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will make a special appearance tonight during a CD release concert beginning at 6:00 PM at The Listening Room Café in Nashville, TN. The special evening will feature Devin, a live band and special guests. Love Is A Verb will also be available for a special price of $10 for one night only.

 

iTunes, the largest distributor of digital music, put it’s a stamp of approval on the new project selecting it for inclusion on their ”New & Noteworthy” section. iTunes selects projects for this section based on what they feel is a significant addition to the musical landscape.

“I can’t believe today is here,” exclaimed Devin. “As a group member, I’ve celebrated “release days” before, but this is extra-special because it’s my own project. It’s so real and personal and I cannot wait for people to hear it!”

1. Love Is A Verb with Beyond The Ashes
2. Hold On, Help Is On The Way
3. In The Depths Of The Sea
4. From My Rags To His Riches with Dailey & Vincent
5. I Will
6. I Tasted Your Water
7. While I Still Can with Karen Peck & New River
8. As Long As You Will Walk With Me
9. Up Above My Head (I Hear Music In The Air) with Russ Taff
10. Waiting At Home
11. When He Was On The Cross
12. That’s Why with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

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ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND RELEASE GLORIOUS DAY TODAY, APRIL 2

NASHVILLE, TN (April 2, 2013) – StowTown Records is pleased to announce that Glorious Day from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound has arrived. The brand-new project is in stores and online everywhere, today!

From the opening strands of “When The Saint’s Go Marching In” with it’s jazzy up-tempo track, the pensive “Scars In The Hands Of Jesus,” the encouraging “Water Walking God” to title track “Glorious Day,” this project is quartet music at it’s best – fresh, vibrant and full of life.

“We’re very excited for everyone to hear Glorious Day,” commented Ernie Haase. “We feel like this project captures the complete essence of who we are today – the songs, the arrangements and the entire “feel” of the album – and it’s exciting to see it finally release!”

Produced by award-winning producer and group member, Wayne Haun, the project features the Signature Sound fans have come to know and love with songs that exciting, uplifting and filled with hope.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is currently on tour in support of Glorious Day and all information can be found on www.ErnieHaase.com

Glorious Day Track Listing:

When The Saints Go Marching In
When Jesus Breaks The Morning
That’s Why
Scars In The Hands of Jesus
Shh, Be Still
Water Walking God
Noah Found Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord
Two Coats
While I Was A Sinner
Glorious Day
Sometimes I Wonder (Live)

Connect with Ernie Haase & Signature
web: www.erniehaase.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/ErnieHaaseAndSignatureSound
twitter: www.twitter.com/ErnieHaase

Tracy Stuffle Benefit Announced for March 19, 2013

NASHVILLE, TN (February 28, 2013) – Today, Joseph Habedank, lead vocalist for The Perrys, in partnership with Christ Church in Nashville, TN, announced a benefit concert for Tracy Stuffle, who recently suffered a massive stroke. The evening, dubbed “We Need Each Other: A Benefit for Tracy Stuffle” will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 6:00 PM (doors open at 5 PM) at Christ Church in Nashville, TN and will feature a lineup of stellar musical artists.

Tracy Stuffle – beloved bass vocalist and group owner/manager of the Perrys – has been in critical condition at a Nashville area hospital since suffering a massive stroke on January 21, 2013 while driving his vehicle in downtown Nashville, TN. All proceeds from this concert will go toward medical expenses for Tracy Stuffle.

Joining hosts Jason Crabb and Joseph Habedank will be the Oak Ridge Boys, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Dailey & Vincent, The Hoppers, Mark Lowry, the Collingsworth Family, the Booth Brothers, The Isaacs, Gold City, The Bowlings, Karen Peck & New River and a special appearance by The Perrys.

“Tracy & Libbi Stuffle hired me when I was 17 years old. They gave me a chance when no one else would,” states Habedank. “For over 10 years, they have invested into my life and considering I have practically grown up on their bus, they’re like family to me. When this tragic event happened, I immediately called upon the friends of Tracy & Libbi to begin organizing this evening. I am asking everyone who loves Tracy & Libbi to support this evening.”

For more information and to purchase tickets for this evening, vist TracyStuffleBenefit.com. Tickets may also be purchased at Christ Church in Nashville, TN or College Heights Baptist Church in Gallatin, TN.

2013 Absolutely Gospel Music Award Nominees Announced

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (January 21, 2013) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com are proud to announce the nominees for the 2013 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. As in years past, the nominees were chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and select media representatives. Starting on February 1, 2013, the fans will get a chance to vote for their favorites in certain categories.

“We are so excited about this year’s awards program,” mentioned Deon Unthank, President/CEO of AbsolutelyGospel.com. “Our site has seen such tremendous growth over the last two years, and we cannot wait to produce another awards show. Each year, things just get bigger and better, and this year’s show will be no different!”

Chris D. Unthank, Editor-In-Chief of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, “We applaud our staff and those other media representatives who voted for thinking outside of the box this year and really embracing what our awards program is all about. These nominations really represent the best of last year, and we can tell that our staff and the other voters really took this year’s nominations process seriously.”

As far as nominations go, Southern Gospel favorites The Perrys landed a stellar nine nominations this year, more than any other artist. The group earned nods for Song of the Year and Traditional Song of the Year (for “Blue Skies Coming”), Album of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year (for Through the Night), Mixed Group of the Year, and Special Event Project of the Year (for the Celebrate Me Home DVD release). In addition, reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Libbi Stuffle earned her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year nomination. Speaking of consecutive nominations, The Perrys’ lead vocalist/songwriter Joseph Habedank claimed his fifth consecutive nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year and sixth nod for Songwriter of the Year (Artist) (after winning the award in 2011).

Last year’s big winner The Isaacs and reigning Female Group of the Year Sisters followed behind The Perrys with an impressive eight nominations each. Sisters earned their very first nod for 2013
Pacesetter, the awards’ most prestigious honor, this year. The Isaacs’ Ben Isaacs also landed a 2013 Pacesetter nomination for his production work in 2012.

Following behind those artists was Karen Peck & New River with seven nods. In addition, Karen Peck’s solo record How You Walk the Miles earned an Album of the Year mention. Brian Free & Assurance, Mark Trammell Quartet, and the Booth Brothers all landed six nominations. Three artists received five nominations – Tribute Quartet, Collingsworth Family, and Jeff & Sheri Easter.

Triumphant Quartet and Three Bridges both earned four nominations, while several artists received triple mentions, including The Talleys, Canton Junction, Gaither Vocal Band, The Hoppers, Michael English, and The Nelons. Soul’d Out Quartet, Greater Vision, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Beyond the Ashes, the Bowling Family, The Browders, The Williamsons, and Guy Penrod were each nominated for two awards. Read more »

STOWTOWN RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITIONS TO ARTIST ROSTER

(Nashville, TN – November 7, 2012) – Ernie Haase, President of StowTown Records, proudly announces that Dove-nominated music trio, Beyond The Ashes, has signed a recording contract with StowTown Records. The news was shared on-stage during a Nashville, TN area concert featuring Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and Beyond The Ashes.

Haase commented: “On behalf of myself, Wayne Haun, and the entire staff of StowTown Records and Provident/Sony, I want to say that we are excited to announce the signing of a new and energetic group of young guys to our family. Beyond The Ashes joined the StowTown family. Beyond the Ashes epitomizes what we here at StowTown Records are all about: quality gospel music performed with class and wonderful, time-honored traditions mixed with a fresh new approach. We are very proud to be working with this fine group. Beyond The Ashes is now working on their first StowTown Records release slated for spring 2013.”

Anthony Facello, owner/manager of Beyond The Ashes stated: “Over the last several years, we’ve seen God move in big ways our ministry, but when the door opened for us to be a part of Stowtown, it felt like more than an open door. It’s truly a dream coming to life. Beyond The Ashes has always had the utmost respect for Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun. Their talent and reputation for making great music precedes itself. To be invited to join a label family that has such amazing quality and wonderful people is an absolute honor. We want to say thank you, first to GOD, for leading us to this moment, and second to Ernie and Wayne for believing in the heart and ministry of our group. We are really excited about all that’s ahead with Stowtown Records.”

Additionally, it was announced that Devin McGlamery has also signed a recording agreement with StowTown, and is currently in the studio recording a solo project due in 2013.

Formed in 2010 by Ernie Haase and Producer/Arranger Wayne Haun, StowTown Records has quickly become a leading independent label and is distributed through an exclusive agreement with Provident / Sony Distribution..

The announcement came at a recent standing-room-only appearance where Paul Harkey made his Nashville, TN debut with the group. The energy and excitement could be felt throughout the room as the audience received a “first-listen” to this talented young man. Haase says: “This was one of Paul’s very first appearances with the group and I know he was nervous but you couldn’t tell it at all! All of our Nashville friends and family welcomed him with open arms – just as we’ve seen night after night!”

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Woody Wright to Host Tornado Relief Concert for Southern Indiana Storm Victims!

ALEXANDRIA, IND. – On Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Electric Station Records artist, Woody Wright is hosting a tornado relief concert for the Southern Indiana storm victims at the Frankton High School in Frankton, Indiana. “Our hearts are absolutely broken for all of the victims,” said Wright. “We hope many will attend the concert and rally to help ease the suffering of all those affected by this terrible storm,” Wright added. Featured artists include Woody & Vonnie Wright, Doug Anderson of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Rachel West Kramer, The Disciples Quartet and The Preacher & The Redhead. The Frankton First United Methodist Church of Frankton, Indiana is sponsoring the event. 100% of the proceeds collected will go to benefit the Henryville, Indiana School System. Please share this information with as many as possible – including social media outlets such as Facebook. Admission will be $10.00 with Gold Circle seating available for an extra donation. Doors open at 5:00 PM. For ticketing information, please contact Dave Shetterly at 765-610-8686.

Woody & Vonnie Wright – www.woodywright.net
Doug Anderson – www.dougandersonmusic.com
Rachel West Kramer – www.rachelwestkramer.com
The Disciples Quartet – www.thedisciplesquartet.com
The Preacher & the Redhead – www.preacherandtheredhead.com

Doug Anderson Special Guest on Gospel Music Today

The guests on the current edition of Gospel Music Today are Doug Anderson of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and the members of 11th Hour. The Feature Group is Heaven’s Echoes, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Ken and Jean visit Eastvue Baptist Church, in Joplin. MO, to hear The Lesters sing. Jean reviews a new CD by Michael Wayne Smith, and the show features singing by CrossWay and Sincere. The latest edition of Gospel Music Today is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.