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Frost writes score for new Biblical production set to open this March; Trio to be featured in nightly concert

PIGEON FORGE, TN — The Michael Frost Trio will be featured in a nightly concert at the new Biblical Times Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN. Each member will also be featured in a new Biblical production, set to debut March 29.
The trio includes singer / songwriter Michael Jason Frost, his wife Jen Frost, and tenor vocalist Adam Elrod. The trio made their debut in September at the National Quartet Convention, where they were invited to sing on the main stage following a showcase performance. The trio just wrapped up a winter concert tour, visiting over a dozen churches from Illinois to Florida.
At the new dinner theater, the trio will be part of a concert presentation during the dinner hour, along with vocalists Donny Richmond, Maria Albani-Cook, and Paula Michelle. Following the concert, each member will be a featured character in a new Biblical production titled “Kings of Psalms,” presented with holographic technology exclusive to the area. Michael Frost has written 10 original songs for the show.
Frost said audiences should expect an experience completely unique to the area. With theater-style seating and special patented trays, the first hour features a 7-item feast along with the concert. The second hour is the main focus of the evening, with “Kings of Psalms” presented directly from the pages of the Bible. The character of Samuel will be a narrator who will tell the story of how God worked through him to help bring forth three kings – Saul, David, and ultimately Jesus, with music inspired by the writings in Psalms.
The show is directed by Allan Miller, who spent several years as band leader for Shoji Tabuchi in Branson, MO, and also worked with Pastor Gary McSpadden. The new dinner theater, which opened with a Christmas production last November, is the vision of owners Jess and Linda Davis.
The theater opens March 29 with shows planned Monday – Saturday at 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling (888) 908-3327. The theater is located at 2391 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. More information is online at www.biblicaltimestheater.com.
Michael Frost is best known in the southern gospel industry for his songwriting credits, including “That’s God,” “Author and Finisher,” and “Three Words, Three Nails, Three Days.” Michael’s songs can be found on the latest projects by The McKameys, Ivan Parker, Dixie Melody Boys and more.
In addition to performing at the theater, Michael, Jen and Adam will continue their music ministry as “The Michael Frost Trio” in churches and concert events. The trio plans to release a new CD this fall, in addition to a Christmas project of all-original songs. More information about The Michael Frost Trio is online at www.themichaelfrosttrio.com

GERALD WOLFE featured as GUEST CO-HOST on SIRIUS | XM SATELLiTE RADiO

Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends, broadcast the week of 11/5/12: It’s time once again to shine the monthly spotlight on New Music with guest artist co-host Gerald Wolfe of Greater Vision! Listen as Daniel & Gerald feature an hour of Gospel’s best new songs from such artists as the The Mark Trammell Quartet, The Isaacs, The Crabb Family, Ivan Parker, & more. A New Music Spotlight, co-hosted by Gerald Wolfe, on the next Daniel Britt & Friends!

About Daniel Britt & Friends

Daniel Britt & Friends is a one-hour Gospel music radio show, available each week to nearly 30 million satellite subscribers* throughout the U.S. and Canada on SIRIUS XM SATELLiTE RADiO’s enLighten (Sirius XM Channel 18) – Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also catch the show online at siriusxm.com, Smartphone devices, or with Dish Network on channel 6018. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com. Connect on Twitter @BrittAndFriends and on Facebook at facebook.com/BrittAndFriends

About SIRIUS XM Radio

Sirius XM Radio is America’s satellite radio company. SiriusXM broadcasts more than 135 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather, and data services to over 21 million subscribers. SiriusXM offers an array of content from many of the biggest names in entertainment, as well as from professional sports leagues, major colleges, and national news and talk providers.

SiriusXM programming is available on more than 800 devices, including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks, boats and aircraft, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available at siriusxm.com, and on Apple, BlackBerry and Android -powered mobile devices.

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*Through its partnership with Dish Network, SIRIUS XM Radio programming is available to over 30 million satellite subscribers.

Frosts to write and perform for new Christian theater production

PIGEON FORGE, TN — Singer / songwriter Michael Jason Frost, along with his wife Jen, will soon be joining a new Christian-based musical production in Pigeon Forge, TN. Additional details about the show, the location, and more will be announced very soon.

In addition to performing in the new production, The Frosts will also serve as writers. Michael has written several songs for the show and Jen has written much of the script.

Michael and Jen Frost first met while working in Christian theater a few years ago. Both were performers in The Miracle, a large-scale musical production about the life of Christ that ran for six seasons. There, Michael played various roles from John the Baptist and Judas, to the leading role of Jesus. Jen also filled various roles, from Mother Mary to Martha.

“Jen and I are overjoyed to have the opportunity to work together once again in Christian-based theater,” Michael said.

Following the closing of The Miracle, Michael toured and recorded with Dove-Award nominated trio, HisSong. He will exit the group to accept the new theater position this fall.

Michael is best known in the southern gospel world for his songwriting credits, including “That’s God” and “Three Words, Three Nails, Three Days.” Currently, Michael’s songs can be found on the latest projects by The McKameys, Ivan Parker, HisSong, and more.

Michael and Jen are also known as vocalists in “The Michael Frost Trio.” The trio, including singer Adam Elrod, recently made an impact at the National Quartet Convention (NQC) this year after being invited to perform an upcoming radio release, “Author and Finisher,” on the main stage.

In addition to performing in the theater, Michael and Jen will continue their music ministry in churches and concert settings, presenting their blend of original songs and personal testimonies. The Frosts are represented by The Adoration Agency (www.adorationagency.com) and record for Chapel Valley Studios.

The Frosts have a daughter, Jael Esther, age 2. More information about The Frosts is online at www.michaeljasonfrost.com

Ivan Parker was in the studio this past week

Ivan Parker was in the studio this past week working on an upcoming ‘classics’ project to include such greats as “Sweeter As the Days Go By”, “I Go to the Rock”, “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”, “It Is No Secret”, and more.

Reaching out for help from his fans to name this new project, Parker announced an ‘Album Title Contest’ which allowed fans to submit names for the album. The contest garnered such an overwhelming response, the deadline to submit the entries had to be extended and ended at 9 PM, EST on July 26, 2012

On Friday, July 27, 2012, Crossroads Music, Parker’s record company, announced the winners who will each receive the very first autographed CDs pulled from the box. They are Rick Sheets and Angela Griffin. They both turned in the title “TIMELESS TREASURES” which sums up this great new release by Ivan Parker, perfectly. Release date is has not yet been announced.

Dove Award nominees Jeff & Sheri Easter fine tune plans for their annual Homecoming May 11-13

Jeff & Sheri Easter are anticipating their fourth annual Homecoming to bring the best of Southern Gospel music to Lincolnton, GA.

Among the world-class award-winning talent coming to help raise funds for the Lewis Family Homeplace Restoration Fund are Ivan Parker, the Perrys and the Primitive Quartet.

“We’re so excited to be bringing in Ivan Parker, The Perrys and The Primitives for this year’s event,” Sheri said. “Our goal when we began was to introduce our hometown to some of the best in southern gospel music and these artists were the people’s choice from last year’s questionnaires!”  

There will also be special appearances by Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long Show and The Lewis Tradition.

“Of course, everyone always loves The Lewis Family in this area, so by having Little Roy Lewis & The Lizzy Long Show along with Lewis Tradition, you get the best of the still traveling Lewis Family members,” Jeff said. “The family traveled an amazing 58 years and have made many friends throughout their career. They’re always a crowd-pleaser.”  

The Jeff & Sheri Easter Homecoming at the Lewis Family Homeplace, 1935 Lewis Family Road, in Lincolnton, Ga. is Friday, May 11, 2012 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 12, at 6 p.m.  and new this year Sunday, May 13 at 3 p.m. Adult admission is $20 per day for Friday and Saturday and $15 on Sunday. Admission for all three days is $50. Children 12 and under are free.

In addition to an added day attendees will get a peak at a piece of history.

“Every year, we like to offer the visitors something new to see at the homeplace,” Sheri said. “Sometimes it’s the dresses that they girls wore on stage that Mom Lewis made in the early 50′s and 60′s or the first television set the family purchased to see their appearances on WJBF-TV.  

“This year, we are bringing a work-in-progress…a 1956 GMC Sliverside bus like the first bus the family purchased,” she said. “The bus will be on display for the event.  It is being preserved by Jeff and a few devoted fans who want to honor the family in this manner.” 

The event is hosted by Jeff & Sheri Easter who will appear all three days.

As the GMA honors the greatest in gospel music on April 19, once again Jeff & Sheri are included among the nominees for a Dove Award for Country Recorded Song of the Year “I Get To” from their Expecting Good Things CD – written by Wil Nance, Sherrie Austin and Steve Williams.

“Jeff and I are always honored whenever our music is nominated, and the Dove Awards have always been very good to us and our families,” Sheri said. “This song, “I Get To,” is very special to us, as we chose to record it during my recent battle with breast cancer in 2008. It simply offers perspective…we don’t HAVE to do the things we do, take care of Grandma, wake up early, go to work…we GET to!  It’s an eye-opener!” 

The group has won a Grammy nomination, six Dove Awards, and many other industry awards for songs, albums, group of the year and other accolades. Beginning 16 years ago they became a regular part of the Gaither Homecoming Video series, sharing their music on over 15 million videos sold.

The group has won two Grammy nominations, six GMA Dove Awards, 15 Singing News Fan Awards, three Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association Awards, two International Country Gospel Music Association honors, 16 Voice Awards, four Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair Awards, five SGN Scoops Diamond Awards, four Hearts Aflame Awards and three Cash Box Awards.

Jeff & Sheri’s performances now include the contributions of their three children Madison, Morgan and Maura Easter and drummer Kyle Calloway as they share a love of Jesus through their music and uplifting experiences of life on stage. The Easter children each add dimensions to the show – vocally, musically and even with uplifting comedy.

Their latest CD “ Silver Anniversary” from SpringHill Records, available from iTunes and retail stores, honors their 25 years of marriage, music and love.

Homecoming attendees should bring a lawn chair. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the non-profit Lewis Family Homeplace Restoration Fund honoring the career of Georgia’s three-time Hall of Fame members The Lewis Family. For more information, call (706) 359-1997 or visit www.jeffandsherieaster.com.

JONATHAN MARTIN CO-HOSTS DANIEL BRITT & FRIENDS

Winston Salem, NC – Jonathan Martin, popular male vocalist and long-time member of Grammy nominated recording artist, The Martins, will co-host the Daniel Britt & Friends this week (the week of 3/12/12). The program is the monthly broadcast where all eyes and ears are listening out for new music. This week, Daniel & Jonathan spin the latest music from Paid in Full, Brian Free & Assurance, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, Lauren Talley, Ivan Parker, The Martins and many others! The program features new music in 60-jam-packed-minutes.
Daniel Britt & Friends is  available each week to nearly 30 million satellite subscribers through its partnership with Dish Network and SIRIUS XM Radio throughout the U.S. and Canada on SIRIUS XM SATELLiTE RADiO’s enLighten (Sirius XM Channel 18) airing Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. Fans can also catch the show online at www.siriusxm.com, via smartphone devices or Dish Network on channel 6018. After the broadcast, fans can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com or connect on Twitter @brittandfriends and on Facebook at facebook.com/BrittAndFriends

Sirius XM Radio is America’s satellite radio company.  SiriusXM broadcasts more than 135 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music, and premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data services to over 21 million subscribers.
The Martins are riding high on the success of their current recording, New Day. The popular trio is presently in the midst of a busy spring touring schedule with concert appearances throughout the US, including performances with the popular Gaither Homecoming Tour. Visit www.martinsonline.com for a complete touring schedule.

Top Songwriter Tery Wilkins Reaches Agreement with Catacomb Music

Nashville, TN  Award winning songwriter, Tery Wilkins, has reached an agreement with Catacomb Music.

“I am beyond thrilled to partner with Scott and the Catacomb Music Family”, said Tery Wilkins. “I have known Scott for a while now and his heart for ministry speaks volumes to me and to anyone who has ever had the privilege to know him. I’ve purposely waited for the right management team to come alongside and partner with me. I am absolutely beside myself with excitement about how God knows the perfect timing and the right players to team up with when it’s time for destiny. I have kept myself out of the music scene for a while now since my days with N’Harmony, but after much soul-searching hours of prayer, I feel its time to unleash my music on the world once more”

After 10 years Tery is in the process of recording a debut Praise & Worship project with several “special” guests, from SG & CCM, worshipping with him. Produced by Tery’s long-time friend, David Browning (Avalon) this project is holding nothing back.

Tery was recently a recipient of a Prestigious BMI Award for most radio played song. He was also nominated for a Dove Award in 2010. Tery was also a part of two of Integrity Music’s Don Moen Worship Projects recorded live at CBN. Tery has written exclusively for Gaither Music Company, Crossroads Music and currently Brentwood Benson/Joel Lindsey. A few of his songs are; “I AM” (Hoppers) “Joyful Morning” (Hoskins Family), The Answer Is Christ (Talley Trio), Love Called My Name (Ivan Parker), and the best is yet to come.

“I have known Tery & have loved his songs for many years” said Scott Lucas. “Tery is one of Gospel’s top songwriters & Catacomb Music is elated to add Tery Wilkins to the Catacomb Music family, along with www.songofdavidonline.com, www.drivenqt.com, www.dondegrate.com, www.mjdubbeld.com, www.coulterministries.org ”

For more information on Tery Wilkins visit www.terywilkinsministries.com
For more information on Catacomb Music visit www.catacombmusic.com

Daystar Television’s ‘Gospel Music Showcase’ Kicks-Off New Season with Ivan Parker

Shows featuring new inspirational performances begin March 20

DALLAS /Christian Newswire/ — Featuring sounds from one of Christian music’s most beloved genres, Daystar Television Network’s original program “Gospel Music Showcase” will begin a new season on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. EDT/6:30 p.m. CDT with multi-award winning male vocalist, Ivan Parker.

Parker, who was named “Favorite Lead Soloist” six times and “Favorite Male Vocalist” nine times from “Singing News,” has released 13 solo albums including his newest “Unity.”

“Ivan Parker’s music has been a great blessing to audiences for nearly three decades, and we are grateful that he would be a part of the inaugural show of the 2010 ‘Gospel Music Showcase’ season,” said Tammy Underwood, host and producer of “Gospel Music Showcase.” “We know this is going to be our best year yet, bringing the Good News to viewers around the world through Gospel music. The program has been refreshed with a new look and we are very excited to start another season and bring you the finest in gospel music.”

In its sixth year, “Gospel Music Showcase” regularly features the best and brightest stars of Gospel music. Inspiration and great music are the two resounding themes of Daystar’s “Gospel Music Showcase.” This program brings viewers a comprehensive line-up of performers and in the past has hosted artists including David Phelps and 33 Miles. In addition to Ivan Parker, the 2010 season will feature the likes of Crabb Revival and Pfeifers.

“Gospel Music Showcase” is an original program produced by the Daystar Television Network. Joni and Marcus Lamb founded Daystar Television Network in 1997. Today, it is the fastest-growing and one of the largest Christian television networks in the world. Headquartered within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex in Bedford, Texas, Daystar seeks to provide first-class, faith- based TV for today’s generation. Daystar currently reaches over 81 million households in the United States and broadcasts via satellite into more than 200 countries and 671 million households around the world. Additional information is available at www.Daystar.com.