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Diamond Awards Round 2 Voting Is Open

We are excited about a record- breaking voting participation in this year’s Diamond Awards nominations.  We are officially moving on the the second phase of the voting process. Please participate in this round by choosing up to three  favorites per category. Round 2 voting ends June 25, 2013. Remember to share the link with friends, fans and family and on all social media outlets. AND… Make plans to join us for the Diamond Awards in Pigeon Forge on October 29th. For more information, visit: http://creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com/

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NOAH’S FAITH ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR THE “PIANOPELLA” PROJECT

Mt. Airy, NC- Creative Visionz Music Group announced today that southern gospel trio Noah’s Faith, is in the studio recording a third project. The popular trio, which in one year of ministry have released two projects, will release a new but very traditional project at the end of May 2013. Dustin Ball, tenor vocalist for the group stated that, “This project will bring back the sounds of the original days of Southern Gospel Music, while giving a new edge to some very familiar tunes.” The project which will be called “Pianopella” will feature six piano and vocal only tracks with four a capella tunes, and one surprise bonus track that is sure to bring a smile to all who hears! Bass Vocalist Joshua Cox, a long time friend and currently the bus driver and sound technician for the trio, will join Noah’s Faith to form a Quartet sound, celebrating the heritage and original sounds of Southern Gospel Music. “This project will remind you of tunes that people fell in love with when Southern Gospel was first introduced, and will have you singing along and worshiping every time you hear,” lead vocalist Shellem Cline stated. A spokesperson for Creative Visionz Music also stated that this project may be the best yet from the multi-award nominated and multi-charting trio. For more information on the new project or to learn more about Noah’s Faith visit their website at www.noahsfaithmusic.com.

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Win Lunch for Two with Doyle Lawson!

BRISTOL, TN (March 29, 2013) — Doyle Lawson is celebrating his band’s 34th Anniversary next week by partnering with a gorgeous restaurant in Bristol called “KP” to bring four Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver fans a celebration lunch with Doyle next Thursday, April 4, in historic downtown Bristol.

Two fans will be chosen from entrants on Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver’s new Official Fan Facebook Page, and the two winners may each bring a guest and be treated to lunch with Doyle at the newly christened KP, formerly K.P. Duty, at 520 State Street, beside the Paramount Theater in Bristol.

“We’re excited to partner with Doyle Lawson for such a fun promotion celebrating 34 years of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver,” said Lisa Martin, owner of KP. “We look forward to having Doyle and four of his wonderful fans with us next week!”

KP offer a delectable menu of entrees ranging from scrumptious Southern Crab Cakes to tender Pork Tenderloin to Pecan-crusted Trout, plus fresh crisp salads, hearty signature soups, sandwiches, burgers, quiche, and appetizers.

Everyone is welcome to enter the contest by visiting Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s new Official Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DoyleLawsonOfficial. To enter, fans should “Like” the page AND comment on the highlighted photo of Doyle with a headline reading, “Win Lunch for Two with Doyle Lawson!” Two winners will be chosen by drawing from entrants next Tuesday, April 2, and announced on the band’s Facebook Page on Tuesday afternoon.

Doyle officially formed his band during the first week in April 1979, and the group performed their first shows in early May, playing their first show at Buddy’s Barbeque in Knoxville on a Thursday night. They came back to the Down Home in Johnson City for a show on Friday evening, played Saturday afternoon at a Bluegrass Festival in Pickens, South Carolina, then came back to the Down Home in Johnson City for a show Saturday night, packing four performances into their very first weekend. Quicksilver’s first band consisted of Terry Baucum on banjo, Jimmy Haley on guitar, Lou Reid on bass, and Doyle on mandolin.

The current line-up of Quicksilver includes Jason Barie on fiddle, Joe Dean on banjo, Corey Hensley on bass, Mike Rogers on guitar, Josh Swift on dobro, and Doyle on mandolin. Doyle was named SPBGMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year on Sunday, February 3, the same day he celebrated his 50th Anniversary in music. Lots of reasons for Lawson to celebrate this year, with Mountain Home Music hosting an album release party last week for the reigning ICM Vocal Group of the Year Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, heralding the band’s newest album “Roads Well Traveled” at Nashville’s Sirius XM Music City Theater inside Bridgestone Arena.

Guests at the private event ranged from Media to Music Industry to four special fan guests Lawson personally welcomed to the event.

“The fans are so important to us,” said Lawson, “and we want to take this special year for us and make sure our fans and friends know how much we appreciate them.”

The current fan appreciation promotion with a prize of lunch with Doyle begins on Friday, March 29, and ends on Tuesday, April 2, with lunch for the winners being held at KP on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Winners must be able to be in Bristol via their own transportation on Thursday, April 4, to be eligible to win and attend the lunch.

“I’m looking forward to lunch with our fans at KP, and hope everyone will join in the fun and enter our contest, and help us celebrate our anniversary!” said Lawson.

Godsey & Associates Releases Feature Film About The Life Of Rod Truman

Nashville, TN Godsey & Associates is announcing the release of a full feature film on the life of Rod Truman. Truman is an ex-basketball Coach who was changed from a “Game Winner” to a “Soul Winner”.

Scott Godsey, President of Godsey and Associates said, “Rod’s story is one that needs to be shared with the thousands who are fighting circumstances that may be hindering the calling God has on their life as well. Though most people will never suffer the trauma that Rod went through, perhaps seeing this film will help them receive the encouragement they need to move on with the Lord.”.

Truman’s life had been consumed with basketball and coaching. When he was faced with the tragedy of life with diabetes that progressed to the debilitating state of kidney failure, he had to face life from a place he had never prepared to live. Suddenly, basketball took a back seat to just trying to survive.

He was plagued with diabetes throughout his coaching career that eventually led to total kidney failure. June 11, 1999 was a remarkable day in Rod’s life when he received a Kidney-Pancreas transplant. The procedure led to Rod’s death, but he was brought dramatically back to life. This weakness was made strong through God’s touch.

After these events, God has changed his focus from winning basketball games to winning souls. Now, he has shifted his focus from teaching plays to singing praise. His compelling, uplifting and encouraging story is one that must be heard!

Rod now offers a unique presentation in churches and other venues, singing songs with a narrative of his journey to healing. View highlights of the documentary of Rod’s life here: http://youtu.be/S9xW0hFh0qQ

Rod Truman can be contacted at www.rodtruman.com, https://www.facebook.com/rod.truman

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Williamsons & Jason Crabb Featured At “Save The Passion Play” Benefit

Eureka Springs, AR  The Multi-award nominated Williamsons from Wetumka, OK will join Grammy Award winning Jason Crabb for a “Save the Passion Play” benefit concert held in Eureka Springs, AR on Friday, March 22, 2013. The concert will be held in the park amphitheater and will begin at 7:00 pm.

Tickets for the event can be obtained at www.thegospelstation.com or www.greatpassionplay.org. Proceeds will help support the 2013 season of The Great Passion Play. Donnie Williamson commented

“The Williamsons are privileged to be part of such a worthy cause. Countless hearts have been touched and saved from their experience at the Great Passion Play.”

The Williamsons are part of The Gospel Station Family and Friends. The Gospel Station Network is the largest group of privately owned Gospel radio stations in the country. In December The Gospel Station accepted the task of saving The Great Passion Play from closing at the end of the 2012 season. With less than two weeks before foreclosure was to take place The Gospel Station team along with The Williamsons and other Family and Friends artists began raising funds to save the park. Over $75,000 was raised in that short amount of time which was enough to insure the performances would continue another season.

Donnie Williamson stated “The Great Passion Play has shared the story of the Passion of Christ to more than seven million people over the years. With God’s help it will be used to share the message with many more. Plans are also in under way to promote Gospel music to park attendees.” Donnie continued “The Passion Play Production will also be doing a regular dinner program at the Park during the summer. We will also be making occasional appearances at the amphitheater throughout the season.”

The Williamsons are based in Wetumka, Oklahoma and have been recently nominated as “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” and “Favorite Group of the Year” in the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards and are among the top ten finalists in the Singing News Fan Awards as “Favorite New Mixed Group”. Find out more about The Williamsons at www.williamsonsmusic.com.