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JOSEPH HABEDANK STEPS DOWN AS LEAD SINGER FOR THE PERRYS

Hendersonville, TN (May 21, 2013) – In a letter posted on their Facebook page earlier today, The Perrys announced the departure of Joseph Habedank from the award-winning group. Having begun his career as The Perrys’ baritone singer nearly a decade ago, Joseph stepped into the position of lead singer in 2006 and has also been serving temporarily as the group’s emcee in the absence of Tracy Stuffle.

In the letter, Joseph writes, “Thank you all for loving and accepting me over the years. I never dreamed that The Lord would allow me to feel so loved by the fans of Gospel Music. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!”

Libbi Perry Stuffle adds, “While it saddens me that Joseph is leaving, we definitely respect his and Lindsay’s need to reevaluate their lives and future. He has been like a son to me and Tracy. Although he is leaving our group, we will always consider him part of our family.”

Joseph shares no details of his future plans, but asks for prayers during the transition.

To read the full letter, visit the Perrys’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Perrys/141953479202640?fref=ts.

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, visitwww.daywindrecords.com.

Daywind Recording Artists Garner Top Honors at 2013 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards: Karen Peck wins Song of the Year and Album of the Year

HENDERSONVILLE, TN (April 11, 2013) – It was a very exciting night for Daywind artists at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards on April 9, 2013. Karen Peck received the top honors of the evening, winning Song of the Year for “Mighty Big God” and Album of the Year for her solo recording “How You Walk the Miles.” Karen Peck and New River performed during the ceremony as well.

Brian Free and Assurance received awards in two categories. Their song, “I Want To Be That Man,” was awarded Progressive Song of the Year and the group’s lead singer, Bill Shivers, receive long overdue recognition as Male Vocalist of the Year. The group also performed at the ceremony, held in Nashville, TN.

When the winner of the Traditional Album of the Year award was announced, the crowd rose to its feet as Libbi Perry Stuffle of The Perrys came to the stage to accept the award for their album “Through The Night.” The audience was captivated by the testimony Libbi shared of how her husband, Tracy who has been in intensive care for 76 days after suffering a stroke, is gaining strength every day.
Gerald Wolfe of Greater Vision received the award for Special Event Project Producer of the Year for his work on the “Jubilee” series of recordings. Greater Vision is about to release a brand new recording called “ “ in May, 2013.

Sue Smith took home the award for Songwriter of the Year. Sue is a five time Dove Award winner and has written for such artists as Karen Peck & New River, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Brian Free & Assurance, The Hoppers and many others.

This Weekend’s Harmony Road TV Program Features All Time Gospel Classics

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN March 21, 2013,
Tune in to Harmony Road this weekend and find some great all time
Southern Gospel Classics. Songs like “I’m Getting Ready to Leave
This World” from the Dove Brothers Band, “God Walks the Dark Hills”
from The Perrys, and “I Never Shall Forget the Day” from the Speer’s
highlight the program. It also features music from Sisters, and a
great concept video from Channing Eleton, “Up on This Ridge”

Hosted by Singing News Publisher and Solid Gospel Radio host Les
Butler, Harmony Road can be found each Sunday morning at 8 Eastern on
TNN, The Nashville Network. Information on TNN and its growing list of
affiliates can be found at www.watchtnn.com.

You can also find Harmony Road each Saturday evening and Sunday
morning on WMJN29 in the Huntsville/Decatur, Alabama area and streamed
on the internet at www.wmjn29.com. The program is also shown on Sunday
afternoons in the Anniston/Gadsden Alabama area on tv24, and on
Charter Cable in Clarksville and Jackson, TN where it’s also available
“on demand”.
Harmony Road is broadcast Saturday evenings on theWALKtv. For a list
of affiliates and information on streaming, including ROKU, go to
www.thewalktv.com .

Harmony Road will also have a contest centered on this week’s
program. Host Les Butler is a guest musician on one of the videos.
After you see the program, just go to the comments section at
www.harmonyroadtv.com and enter the name of the group he’s playing
with and you’re in the drawing. You can also go to www.facebook.com/
harmonyroadtv and after you “like” the page, just send Harmony Road a
private message with the answer and you are entered in a drawing for
an autographed CD/DVD combo from Karen Peck and New River!. Drawing
will be held Friday, March 30th.

This week’s program originates from Jim Oliver’s Smokehouse in
Monteagle, Tennessee. More information about the Smokehouse can be
found at www.thesmokehouse.com.

Other members of the Harmony Road team include Ball Brothers pianist,
Cody McVey, doing interviews and stories “from the road”, as well as
Randy Liner, Technical Director and Roger
Spears, Producer.

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 »

“Memories” with Libbi Perry

 ”Memories With Libbi Perry Stuffle”

Written by Laura Kennedy

SGNScoops Magazine, July 2012

One of six children, Southern Gospel’s most beloved alto singer recently allowed SGN Scoops the privilege of some talk time. Singing, as Libbi is quick to share, has been her whole life; “I had just turned seven. We started singing on Christmas day, 1970 after the loss of my 13 year old brother, Johnny, that previous July 30, 1970. The Perrys decided to go full time after the loss of my baby brother George who was also 13 at the time of his death on June 5, 1982.”

The Perrys, in the mid 1980′s, signed with former pianist for the Happy Goodman Family, Eddie Crook on his Morning Star Records label. Libbi later met and married Tracy Stuffle who would then become the group’s longtime bass singer. For over 40 years and throughout various personnel changes, the group has not only been well received, but is one of the leading Mixed Groups in the industry today.

In my opinion, receiving awards and recognition is evidence of diligence to a skill and craft.  In southern gospel music, the most important ingredient to the success of any writer, musician, or vocal artist is the rich indwelling and guiding force of the Lord Jesus Christ.  And when the Lord allows, an artist can touch and deeply affect the spiritual walk or even awakening of their listener. Libbi is that kind of artist. And as such, has been awarded Singing News Fan Awards for the 2005 Female Vocalist and Alto Singer Of The Year and the 2006 Alto Singer of the Year.  While at the 2009 National Quartet Convention, Libbi was voted Favorite Alto in the 2009 Singing News Fan Awards. Both she and The Perrys received 11, Top 5 nominations in the 2010 Singing News Fan Awards for Favorite Artist, Mixed Group, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Horizon Individual, Young Artist, Alto, Lead, Songwriter, Album, & Song. And most recently, Libbi was awarded Singing News Fan Awards, for the 2011 Favorite Alto of the Year.

Clearly, the traditional tone and strength of Libbi’s voice is what makes her a fan to many. When asked how that particular quality speaks to her, Libbi replies; “It overwhelms me! I never dreamed in a million years that people would even consider my singing anything to be awarded for. To say that I am honored would be an understatement!”   Read more »

Watts,Rowsey and Bean Join A Great Line Up For The 2012 Diamond Awards

Seattle, WA (October 11, 2012) – Rob Patz of Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops has announced the addition of Watts, Rowsey and Bean to the lineup of Creekside Gospel Music Convention, to be held October 29 through 31 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Nicole Watts Jenkins, John Darin Rowsey and Gina Bean recently formed one of the most talented new trios in Gospel music. Fans will be able to experience this exciting trio in person at the 2012 Diamond Awards presentation on October 30, 2012.

“We’re delighted for the opportunity to be a part of such a great event that honors the music and the artists we love so much,” said Dove-award winning singer/songwriter John Darin Rowsey, who traveled with Karen Peck and New River for four years.

Nicole Watts Jenkins is a multiple Singing News award nominee, having performed with The Perrys for seven years. “I am so excited to be performing on the Diamond Awards again this year!” said Watts Jenkins. “We are looking forward to spending time with our fans and friends in beautiful Pigeon Forge.”

Joining Rowsey and Watts Jenkins is acclaimed singer/songwriter Gina Bean. Watts, Rowsey and Bean recently released their debut single to radio, “Turn Your Radio On”. Rob Patz interviewed the trio during last month’s National Quartet Convention, and he noted that the group has a seasoned, exciting sound that showcases three amazing voices.

“We are thrilled to welcome Watts, Rowsey and Bean to the 2012 Diamond Awards presentation. We know this group of awesome vocalists will be a terrific addition to the
program,” said Patz.

Creekside Gospel Music Convention will be held at the Smokey Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from October 29 through 31, 2012. The 75th Anniversary Celebration of Lou Hildreth will be the focus on Monday, October 29. The 2012 Diamond Awards will be held on October 30 and October 31 is Family
Night. For more information on Creekside Gospel Music Convention visit http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com

Jaidyn’s Call To Studio

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call go into the studio this month to cut a new album. The project will be released September 9th, just in time for National Quartet Convention.Jaidyn’s call is a fresh, anointed sound in Southern Gospel Music.Debra’s roots were firmly grounded at a young age with her siblings, Libbi Perry-Stuffle and Randy Perry, as the Perry family made their permanent mark in the hearts of avid fans. Christopher and Debra also own Goldrush Recording, and are currently running a special. If one mentions reading this note about the studio, Goldrush offers a 10% discount.
www.debraperryandjaidynscall.com

Tune In Alert: Adam Crabb, The Perrys! Friday, June 29th

New DVD From The Perrys, Celebrate Me Home, Available Now

Hendersonville, TN (May 31, 2012) – Daywind Records is excited to announce the release of a brand new DVD from one of Southern Gospel’s favorite mixed groups, The Perrys. Celebrate Me Home was recorded live in Nashville at Oak Tree Studios, and features new recordings of The Perrys’ most popular songs, as well as stories from the road and behind the scenes footage of the group. Featuring favorites such as “I Wish I Could Have Been There” and “I Rest My Case At The Cross,” fans also get to hear the impact the 2012 Dove Award Southern Gospel Song of the Year, “Celebrate Me Home,” has had on listeners, as well as many other never-before seen moments. Celebrate Me Home is available at Christian retail stores across the country and other outlets. Bulk purchasing for gift and ministry purposes is available by calling 1-800-635-9581. Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. Daywind is home to such great artists as Marshall Hall, Jessica King, and the Mark Trammell Quartet, among others. For more information on Daywind Records, visit daywindrecords.com.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact:
Dani Lintzenich, @ (615) 822-4524 or danilint@daywind.com

Perrys Special Guests on Gospel Music Today

The members of The Perrys are the guests on the current edition of Gospel Music Today. The Feature Group is Endless Praise, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Gospel Music Today visits the Southern Gospel Worship Gathering, in Broken Arrow, OK, to hear Mark Robertson sing. Jean reviews a new CD by The Daae Family, and the show features singing by Paul’s Journey and a vintage video by The Florida Boys. The latest edition of Gospel Music Today is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.