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SCOTTY INMAN TO CO-HOST THIS WEEKS SPECIAL HARMONY ROAD CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Signal mountain, TN December 17, 2012:

Harmony Road is pleased to present a special Christmas program, airing this weekend on TNN, The Nashville Network and other outlets.  This special program is co-hosted by Scotty Inman of the Triumphant Quartet. These programs feature the music of The Collingsworth Family, and the Triumphant Quartet.

Music includes “Mary Did You Know” by the Triumphant Quartet, and a powerful rendition of “Oh Holy Night” performed by Kim Collingsworth on the piano. Viewers will also enjoy lighter Christmas tunes including “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Winter Wonderland”.

Harmony Road can be found each week on TNN, The Nashville Network on Sunday mornings at 8 Eastern. The program is also streamed each Saturday evening at 8 p.m. Eastern and Sunday mornings at 7:30 Eastern at www.wmjn29.com .  More information can be found at www.harmonyroadtv.com or www.facebook.com/harmonyroadtv .

Harmony Road is a weekly Southern Gospel television program hosted by Les Butler, publisher of “The Singing News” and Solid Gospel Radio Host.  Other team members include Southern Gospel Musician Cody McVey providing special interviews and insights, as well as Roger Spears, Producer and Randy Liner, Technical Director.

Radio Single From Tim Livingston Received Well!

Diamond Mill Music recording artist Tim Livingston has received an overwhelming response from National Radio from the debut single and title track off of the “Here’s A Miracle” project.  For the month of November Tim’s single will be in the Singing News Top 80, Christian Voice Country Gospel & Southern Gospel Top 100, Power Gospel Top 100 & Cash Box Top 20. The song has seen “Miracle” acceptance in both the Southern Gospel and Country Gospel genres. It was just announced that it will be the #1 song in both the Christian Voice CG and also in Cash Box for the month of December.

Tim Livingston is the son of the late Norman Livingston a pioneer in Gospel Music Promotions for over 50 years. Today,  Tim carries on the legacy of the multi-media ministry outlets that his father founded. Tim also serves as the Sr Pastor of Greenview Calvary Tabernacle and President of WGNZ Radio in Dayton, Ohio.

Contact Tim Livingston on facebook.com/TimLivingstonMusic or call 937-454-9000

Eighth Day Releases Another Winner to Radio with “Because of the Blood”

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – (May 23, 2012) – Popular Southern Gospel trio Eighth Day has just earned another winner at radio with the release of their latest single. The new song – titled “Because of the Blood” – was recently named the second most added song of the month according to the upcoming July 2012 issue of the Singing NewsTop 80 chart.

Joni Robinson of Eighth Day said, “This song has been such a huge part of our ministry of the last couple of years. The message is timeless, and we know that people have gotten behind the song because of its simple message of hope and healing.”

“Because of the Blood” was written by Christie Capps and is the seventh single released from the group’s Absolutely Gospel Music Award nominated project Everything Holy. The group has scored an unprecedented five Top 20 singles off of the album including the #1 hit from last summer – “May I Never Get Over the Cross.”

“We are still in awe at just how much radio has gotten behind our ministry,” mentioned Scott Robinson of Eighth Day. “DJs and programmers have been so kind to us – and we are extremely grateful for them getting behind the music that we have released over the last few years.”

“Because of the Blood” is being promoted to radio by Tony & Kim Hudgins and Spin-N-Motion Promotions. The song can be found on the company’s May 2012 Compilation – cut #1.

 Earlier this year, Eighth Day was honored to receive two nominations in the 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. The group received nominations for Song of the Year and Progressive Song of the Year for their first ever #1 hit from last year – “May I Never Get Over the Cross.”

Eighth Day’s #1 hit from last fall, “May I Never Get Over the Cross,” was named the 2^nd most played song of the year according to AbsolutelyGospel.com. The song spent an impressive 4 weeks at #1 and was only surpassed in spins this year by one other song – Karen Peck & New River’s “On the Banks of the Promised Land.”

More information on Eighth Day can be found at http://www.eighthdaymusic.com. 

About Eighth Day

Eighth Day is a popular trio based out of Spartanburg, South Carolina.  The group has quickly established itself as one of the top new talents in Gospel music today.  Their fresh and progressive sound has been described as a little bit country, a touch of bluegrass, and a whole lot of Gospel!

Tammy Jones-Robinette on Great American Gospel TV Broadcasting Worldwide

EHA-Nashville, TN} Sensational Southern Gospel songwriter and recording artist, Tammy Jones-Robinette, will be showcased on Great American Gospel television starting Friday, April 13. The show is produced by Danny Kramer, who will be featuring Tammy with some of her recent popular hits, including; There’s a Bloodline, Rise Up My Children, and Proud to be Christians. As more shows are broadcast, viewers will enjoy more of Tammy’s award-winning original songs, making her one of Southern Gospel music’s favorite writers and recording artists. With her exceptional ability for songwriting and singing, Tammy has garnered 25 Top 80′s in Singing News, and her 30 year history in the ministry has spun out a #1 for the Bishops and a #7 for the Perrys. Great American Gospel was founded by Danny and Dee Kramer, who have long been recognized as innovators in Gospel Music media. When the Kramers’ partnered with David White and America Media Group, their mission was to broaden the Christian music viewing audience by taking the show to major networks. Today, FOX, NBC, and numerous major networks air the program, as hundreds of millions of viewers enjoy Great American Gospel in more than 200 countries around the world, with more than 200 tv station affiliates. Along with Tammy Robinette, other household names in Gospel music are featured on the show, including; Gerald Crabb, Anchormen, Blackwood Brothers, Easter Brothers, Florida Boys, Brian Free and Assurance, Chuck Wagon Gang, Dixie Melody Boys, Dixie Echoes, and more. In addition, producers, Danny Kramer and Russell Easter, Jr. are adding the Bluegrass Road Television program that will be featuring Dailey & Vincent. For more info on Tammy Jones-Robinette: Jim Robinette: 419-602-7471, Management: EHA-Nashville,  615-545-1241 or 256-616-4872 For more info about Great American Gospel and a list of viewing stations: http://greatamericangospel.tv/the-show/

Voices Won 10th Anniversary Concert Nov 11th & 12th

Voices Won will be hosting their 10th Anniversary Concert on November 11th and 12th in Dalton Georgia.  The trio of brothers have work diligently in years past to present unforgettable nights of gospel music in their home-town. This year’s line up promises to do the same.  In addition to performances by Voices Won both Friday and Saturday, some of the most well known names in Southern Gospel Music are scheduled to perform at the Crosspointe Christian Centre.

On Friday, the special guests are  Triumphant Quartet and Karen Peck and New River.  On Saturday,  Greater Vision, The Perrys, and Mark Bishop will be performing. Danny Jones of Singing News will be the guest emcee both nights.

Friday night’s concert begins at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday’s starts at 6:00 P.M. Dinner and concessions will be available each night.  The doors open at 5:30 on Friday and 4:30 on Saturday.

The concert location is: 2681 Underwood Street, Dalton, GA 30719. 

Ticket Info:  Advance Price- 2 day Pass $25/Nightly $15.  Tickets purchased   at the door will be $20 nightly.

For more information, visit http://voiceswon.com/ 

or call 706-218-8691.

Daywind Records Celebrates A Great Year With Eight Singing News Fan Awards

Hendersonville, TN (Sept. 29, 2010) –The Singing News held its annual Fan Awards, along with inductions to the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, on Wednesday at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Daywind artists took home eight of the awards presented, with the Booth Brothers garnering six of the awards.

Recipients included the Booth Brothers’ Ronnie Booth for Male Vocalist and Favorite Lead, Michael Booth for Favorite Tenor, and Jim Brady for Favorite Baritone.  The Booth Brothers were also awarded Favorite Trio, as well as Favorite Artist.  Libbi Stuffle (Perrys) received recognition as Favorite Alto of the Year while Rodney Griffin (Greater Vision) was once again named Songwriter of the Year for the 13th consecutive year.

“We are thankful for the opportunity to partner with such a talented and committed group of artists,” shares Norman Holland, Vice President and Director of A&R at Daywind.  “These artists give of themselves each and every week to share the Gospel, and we at Daywind are thrilled to know that fans also recognize the quality and commitment of these men and women.”
The Singing News Fan Awards are voted upon each year by subscribers of the Singing News magazine.  The awards celebrated their second year at Dollywood, in conjunction with the SGMA inductions, after previously being held at Freedom Hall during the National Quartet Convention.  For more information on the Singing News, visit www.singingnews.com.  For more information on the Southern Gospel Music Association, visit www.sgma.org.

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors.  For more information on Daywind Records and their award-winning family of artists, visit www.daywindrecords.com.

Perfect Harmony Promotions Presents The Isaacs and Gordon Mote In Cleveland TN September 24

 For the first time in many years, the multi-award winning family group, The Isaacs, will be appearing live in concert at Lee University Conn Center in Cleveland, TN with Gordon Mote. The concert is scheduled for   Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 6:00pm. The doors will open at 5:00.

 The Isaacs most recent album “The Isaacs: Naturally” was the 2010 Dove award winner for bluegrass album of the year. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight, family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. In addition to their success as performers and recording artists, Becky and Sonya are also making their mark on the gospel music industry as songwriters. Most recently, their song, “Your Cries Have Awoken the Master” was named the #1 Singing News Song of 2008. For over 30 years, this family has wowed audiences all over the world. Don’t miss the chance to see this legendary group!
 
     For the past six years, Gordon Mote has been nominated as Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, being awarded that honor in 2009. He has also received nominations for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Musician of the Year and Album of the Year from the Southern Gospel News and The Singing News Magazine, claiming the 2008 Musician of the Year Award from SGN. In 2010 he was awarded “musician of the Year” by SGN Diamond awards.
 
    In addition to staying busy in the recording studio with the top names in various musical genres, Mote travels in excess of 100 dates each year, performing solo events throughout the US, Canada and Europe. In addition, the talented recording artists shares the stage with legendary Gospel recording artists Bill Gaither and his multi-Grammy Award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band in more than 50 cities worldwide.

Ticket Information: 

 Buy online-  www.perfectharmonypromotions.com
             By phone-  1-800-965-9324
             Location – White Wing Christian Book Store   Cleveland, TN
Prices: Lower Level Gold- $22 Advance  $24 Door
          Lower Level Silver- $18  Advance  $20 Door
          Balcony- General Admission- $15 Advance  $17 Door

Daywind Music Group Captures 44 Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Hendersonville, TN  – The top five nominees for the 2010 Singing News Fan Awards were announced earlier this week, and Daywind Music Group is honored to have received 44 nominations in all.

Nominations covered a wide range of categories and honored groups, individuals, songs, albums, and songwriters. The Perrys led the pack with 11 nominations in all. The Booth Brothers were not far behind with nine. Receiving six nominations were Legacy Five and Greater Vision. Karen Peck & New River garnered four nods. Brian Free &Assurance garnered a nomination in two categories.  Pat Barker (Mark Trammell Quartet) was nominated for Horizon Individual. Austins Bridge received a nomination for Horizon Artist Of The Year. Daywind had three Album Of The Year nominations and seven Song Of The Year nods. In addition to artist, song, and album nominations, Daywind Music Publishing writers were also recognized.  Gerald Crabb and Ronny Hinson, who are exclusive Daywind writers, each received individual songwriter nods. The other three nominees in that category are Daywind artists, Rodney Griffin, Joseph Habedank, and Jim Brady.

Norman Holland, vice president and A&R director for Daywind Records shares, “We continue to be honored and truly humbled to have such tremendous artists, wonderful musicians, great songs, and gifted songwriters.  Southern Gospel music has the best fans in the world and we are thankful for their show of support to our Daywind family.”

The final round of voting for Singing News subscribers will take place in the July issue of the magazine. The 2010 Singing News Fan Awards, along with the 2010 SGMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010, in Dolly Parton’s Celebrity Theatre at Dollywood.

For a complete list of this year’s nominees, visit singingnews.com.  For more information on Daywind Records and its family of artists, visit daywindrecords.com. For more information on the Southern Gospel Music Association, visit sgma.org.

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distribution.