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Brian Free Joins Abraham Productions, Inc.

Brian Free Joins Abraham Productions, Inc.

Abraham Productions, Inc. announced today that Brian Free of Brian Free and Assurance has
accepted an invitation to join Abraham Productions, Inc. effective immediately. Brian Free will
serve on the Board of Directors and play an intricate role in future planning and initiatives for
Abraham Productions, Inc.
Brian Free is one of the most recognizable names in Christian music and has a career that spans
for more than 39 years. He is the most-awarded tenor in history and continues to amaze
audiences nightly. As one of the most premier groups in the industry, Brian Free is loved by fans
in the United States and around the world.

Abraham Productions, Inc. President, Ray Flynn, states “We are extremely pleased to have Brian
Free to join the Abraham Productions team. Brian Free’s music, integrity, and his heart for
ministry certainly make him an ideal candidate for our organization. In a changing world, one
thing that never changes is our need to reach people for Jesus Christ. I truly believe that Brian
Free is the perfect fit for Abraham Productions, Inc. and our mission to present top quality
concert events that are life changing, encouraging and highly ministry focused.”
Brian Free will continue his heavy scheduled concert tour with BFA (Brian Free and Assurance)
throughout the United States and abroad and be a part of all Abraham Productions events to
include Singing In The Sun at Myrtle Beach, the Gatlinburg Gathering, the Crystal Caribbean
Cruise and other tours and opportunities.

Abraham Productions, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is one of the largest and most respected
concert production companies in the gospel music industry.

Daywind Music Group Announces Partnership with Abraham Productions, Inc. On New “BEYOND AMAZING” Tour

Karen Peck and New River

Daywind Music Group (DMG) has announced its partnership with Abraham Productions, Inc. on upcoming “BEYOND AMAZING” tour. The multi-city tour features Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Joseph Habedank, Emily Ann Roberts and Evangelist, C.T. Townsend.

Daywind Music Group Announces Partnership with Abraham Productions, Inc. On New “BEYOND AMAZING” Tour

The tour has already been described as one of the biggest and most powerful tours in the history of Gospel Music. The kickoff of the BEYOND AMAZING tour will be December 30 in North Carolina. In addition to the roster of incredible talent, the Wilmington Celebration Choir will perform behind each artist. Daywind Music Group will assist with promotions and recording and distribution of a live DVD from the opening weekend.

Brian Free and Assurance

Opening night of the BEYOND AMAZING tour will take place at the Peace Haven Baptist Church in Yadkinville, NC on December 30 at 6 p.m. The next stop on the tour will take place on New Year’s Eve at the Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, NC at 6 p.m. Over a dozen dates have already been booked with over 15 more dates to be added throughout 2019.

Abraham Productions, Inc. is known for its multi-day events like Singing In The Sun in Myrtle Beach, SC; the Gatlinburg Gathering in Gatlinburg, TN; and its annual Crystal Caribbean Cruise.

“We have wanted to do a tour like this for some time,” says Ray Flynn, President of Abraham Productions, Inc. “Brian Free is the most awarded tenor in the history of gospel music; Karen Peck’s music has taken her to the Grammy’s 5 times and she has 6 Dove Awards; Joseph Habedank’s music has also taken him to the Grammy’s and he has been awarded the Southern Gospel Male Vocalist of the Year for the last two years; and, after being runner up on The Voice, Emily Ann Roberts has been blessing gospel music audiences with her music and godly anointing. Then when you add evangelist C.T. Townsend, it takes this tour to a level unmatched and gives a focus on blessing the masses while reaching the lost.”

For more information on the BEYOND AMAZING Tour contact Abraham Productions,Inc. atabrahamproductions.net or call 888-238-6858.

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Heart 2 Heart And Abraham Productions Hosts The Gospel Through Girls & Guitars Event

Heart 2 Heart And Abraham Productions Hosts The Gospel Through Girls & Guitars Event

Nashville, Tenn – Heart 2 Heart Ministries has teamed up with Abraham Productions and Joy FM to bring one of the most popular Gospel Music Tours – The Gospel Through Girls and Guitars –  to Gastonia, North Carolina this September.

In addition to North Carolina favorites, Heart 2 Heart, this talent-packed event features some of the most beloved female groups and artists in the Southern Gospel music industry today. The line up includes Karen Peck and New River, Emily Ann Roberts (The Voice), The Talleys and High Road.

With the powerhouse line-up and energy of these talented and beloved performers, Girls and Guitars promises to be a concert that will never be forgotten.  Of the event, Heart 2 Heart’s David Kiser says “What an honor for Heart 2 Heart to team up with Ray Flynn Ministries and Abraham Productions to host this great concert for our home base fans in Gaston County. We love Ray Flynn Ministries and all of the AP staff and we believe in what they do and stand for. I see in this organization characteristics we have held dear in ministry for the past 21 years. Vision, heart, a desire to see God manifest Himself and a top priority to see souls saved. We know God has directed and ordained this tour for what will be an unbelievable night of ministry and worship”

The Gospel Through Girls and Guitars concert will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, 777 S Myrtle School Road, Gastonia, NC, on Friday, September 21.  Doors will open at 6 pm, and you are encouraged to come early for best seating. This is a non-ticketed event, and a $15 donation will be received at the door.  Concert start time is 7 pm.

To purchase Heart 2 Heart’s music go to http://heart2heartmin.com/store/

Wacky Wednesday with Matt Linton

Wacky Wednesday with Gospel Artists returns this month with some interesting questions for our panel. Special thanks to our friend Jantina de Haan for collecting all of these great answers.

Wacky Wednesday with Matt Linton

As you know, Wacky Wednesday features questions that you might not find in regular artist interviews and answers that you might not see printed anywhere else…

Today our Wednesday is more unusual rather than wacky, as we talk to the unique Matt Linton. Matt recently appeared on the Abraham Productions’ Gatlinburg Gathering stage,  both as a soloist and as part of the grande finale. He is with Chapel Valley records, but makes his home in  Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Matt is an ordained minister and is married with three children.

Matt Linton onstage at Gatlinburg Gathering

Wacky Wednesday with Matt Linton

WW: Who taught you to tie your tie for the first time?

ML: My youth pastor.

WW: Who puts on the kettle first thing in the morning?

ML: My wife

WW: Do your spend devotional time separately or as group on the bus?

ML: Separately

WW: If you could change jobs for one day, what would that be?

ML: Police officer

WW: What foreign country is on your bucket-list to visit? 

ML: Australia

WW: If a quartet would step on your door to sing, who would you choose?

ML: Gaither Vocal Band

WW: Do you get recognized when you visit a shopping mall in a place where you’re singing? 

ML: Sometimes

WW: What’s in your CD player at the moment?

ML: Karen Peck and New River

WW: If you had $10,000 to give to a mission, where would you donate your money?

ML: To starting new churches

WW: How many miles do you travel a year on the bus?

ML: 75,000 miles!

Thanks Matt Linton!

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Abraham Productions Celebrates 20 Years with New Car Giveaway

Abraham Productions Celebrates 20 Years with New Car Giveaway

More Than $25,000 in Cash & Prizes Will Be Given to Concert Fans by Abraham Productions 

CLEMMONS, NC, February 7, 2018 – In celebration of their twentieth anniversary, Abraham Productions, Inc. (API) announced today it will be giving away a new Ford Focus SE on Saturday night, April 21st at Singing in the Sun at Myrtle Beach to someone in attendance.  The vehicle, valued at $20,145.00, is fully loaded with keyless entry, power windows & door locks, cruise control, MP3 and CD player, Bluetooth, backup camera, integrated blind spot mirror, and much more.  No purchase is necessary; however, you must be present to win and eligible according to the car giveaway guidelines listed on the API website.  

In addition, if the winner of the Ford Focus SE has been in attendance 5 of the 6 days at Singing in the Sun, not only will they win the brand new car, but they will also win tickets to every Abraham Productions Concert in 2018, tickets to Singing in the Sun next year, and $1,000 cash!  “God has really, really blessed Abraham Productions with this event,” says Ray Flynn, President of API.  “We know that there are people who have supported this event for years and we have always tried to give something back to the fans throughout those years.  API has given away cruises, cash, and concert tickets.  This year, we wanted to take it beyond that and do something history-making in our genre, something not even secular events do – we are going to give away a brand new car at Singing in the Sun.”  

Abraham Productions Celebrates 20 Years with New Car Giveaway

Flynn continues, “Our focus has always been on the ministry side of these concerts.  Many people who attend tell us that they feel like they’ve been to a revival instead of a concert, and it is our heart’s desire to be able to bless these special people by giving back to them in this way.”  

Along with the car giveaway, API will be giving away cash and prizes every night to say thank you to the fans for their support of this event.  Altogether, more than $25,000 in cash and prizes will be given to concert fans during the week at Singing in the Sun at Myrtle Beach.    

Appearing at Singing in the Sun this April will be notable artists such as Grammy Award winning Jason Crabb, Grammy nominated Karen Peck & New River, Joseph Habedank, The Isaacs, Collingsworth Family; runner up from The Voice, Emily Ann Roberts (season nine); and top name artists such as Guy Penrod, Ivan Parker, Hoppers and more.  On Saturday night, Miss North Carolina, Victoria Huggins will make a special appearance to draw and announce the name of the car giveaway winner.

Singing in the Sun is an annual six-day event held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC that attracts thousands of attendees from over 45 states and Canada.  The event combines quality Christian music and world renowned speakers in a concert setting creating an atmosphere without denominational barriers.  To view car giveaway guidelines or learn more about Singing in the Sun visit the API website here. 

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Abraham Productions Reaches Over One Million People

Singing In The Sun – Abraham Productions

Twelve Year Old Sings with Greater Vision

CLEMMONS, NC, April 28, 2016 –  Abraham Productions, Inc. (API) reached over one million people on Facebook with a video segment from their Wednesday night concert at Singing in the Sun last week.  The video featuring Gerald Wolfe inviting twelve year old Eli Shaw to join Greater Vision on stage to sing “I Know A Man Who Can,” experienced an exponential response – something rarely seen in the genre.

Eli Shaw sings tenor for Children Of The Promise from Cedartown, Georgia.  The group performed in the Regional Artist Showcase on Tuesday at Singing in the Sun – an annual event held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center hosted by Abraham Productions, Inc.  The audience immediately fell in love with Eli’s clear, full tenor voice.  On Wednesday evening, Greater Vision, Southern Gospel’s most awarded trio, called the twelve year old on stage during their set.  Eli’s vocal ability captured the attention of both the artists and audience, which is evidenced in the reaction seen and heard on the video segement shared on Abraham Productions Facebook page.  To view the video visit:  http://bit.ly/1SPMi0W

Gerald Wolfe and Eli Shaw

Abraham Productions, Inc. President Ray Flynn states, “To be able to reach over one million Facebook feeds from the Southern Gospel genre is something rarely seen, and to do it in less than 36 hours is extraordinary.  This was one of those God appointed moments where an individual from our regional showcase shined so brightly that fans and artists alike, revel at his talent.  Then, to see that talent in such a young individual really super-charged the atmosphere on and off stage.”

Singing in the Sun is an annual six-day event held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center that attracts thousands of attendees from over 45 states and Canada.  The event combines quality Christian music and world renowned speakers in a concert setting creating an atmosphere without denominational barriers.   For more information on the annual Singing in the Sun event or to learn more about Abraham Productions, Inc. visit their website at:  http://www.abrahamproductions.net.  

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Ashley Deramus Delivers First Speech To 550 Students

Purvis, MS (April 30, 2013) Ashley Deramus doesn’t let a little thing like Down Syndrome stop her from doing what she has been destined to do, bring awareness to special needs kids.

One her way to a big concert date Ashley stopped to address over 550 students at Purvis High School in Purvis, MS. It was Ashley’s first time to ever give a speech in public and she wanted to give honor to her mentor Claudene Christian.

Claudene was a mate on the ship “HMS Bounty” which capsized and sank in the middle of hurricane Sandy. Claudene and the Captain of the ship, Robin Walbridge both lost their lives in the terrible storm.

Ashley spoke about her experiences on the Bounty with Claudene. The crew of the Bounty often took special needs and underprivileged kids on short voyages to teach them some of life’s lessons. Ashley was able to take a couple of those cruises and that is where Claudene and Ashley made such a deep connection.

Ashley’s story touched the hearts of many of those high school students so greatly that they gave her a standing ovation. She was also requested to sing the Jason Crabb song “Love Is Stronger”.

All of this happened as she was on her way to the Singing In The Sun concert series where Ashley led the Pledge Of Allegiance on Thursday evening the 18^th of April, opening the show for Jason Crabb. Over 5,000 people were at the concert which was promoted by Abraham Productions. The Ashley Deramus Foundation had a booth at the event and raised over $1,000 for the foundation which is dedicated to individuals with Down Syndrome & special needs.

You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or  adreamgk@gmail.com .

Abraham Productions Announces Date Change For Gatlinburg Gathering

Clemmons, NC – Abraham Productions President, Ray Flynn, announced this week that the Gatlinburg Gathering, a successful Southern Gospel event which has been held in Gatlinburg, TN on Labor Day Weekend for the past decade, will move to July 3-6 in 2013.  It has not been determined if this will be a temporary or permanent change for the event at this time.

In recent years, the event has seen significant growth and expansion, and continues to feature the top national names in Southern Gospel Music, as well as the nation’s most prominent speakers, evangelists and pastors.

Flynn said that Abraham Productions and its Board of Directors have considered the move for a period of time; however, the decision was not made until the day before this year’s event started on August 30.  Flynn stated that many factors played into this move, but one of the most important reasons is to hopefully help bring attention to the need for America to return to its Christian values and heritage.

During the announcement of the change in date to the concert attendees, Flynn encouraged them to bring their adult children and grandchildren to the July 3-6, 2013 event.  The event in July will still feature the biggest names in Southern Gospel Music, as well as quality speakers. Additionally, several unique showcases and will also allow attendees to experience a very exciting midnight Independence Day Parade through the main street in Gatlinburg. The parade will salute the valiant men and women of our military services, who Flynn called the real heroes of America. After the concert ends at approximately 10:30pm on July 3, all attendees will be given free Christian and American flags to take to the parade.

At present time, almost all of the Southern Gospel artists who performed on this year’s event had already committed to perform during the new dates in July 2013. Additionally, even some additional groups will be added to make the Gatlinburg Gathering a highly attractive event for Southern Gospel Music fans.

Abraham Productions President Ray Flynn Cancer Surgery A Success

Clemmons, NC  – Southern Gospel Concert Promoter and Abraham Productions President Ray Flynn announced today that the surgery for cancer which was performed in late April has been deemed a success. The good news came during the follow-up visit to the surgeon on July 25, 2012.  After blood tests and lab work, the results showed a PSA level of less than 0.1% which means the cancer is no longer detectable.

Ray Flynn found out that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in early January, but delayed any treatment or surgery until after “Singing In The Sun” at Myrtle Beach in April.  Flynn did not make it public that he had been diagnosed with the cancer until the last night of the “Singing In The Sun” event.  Flynn said he did not want to take away from the event by having the focus on himself regarding the health report.

Flynn said he would like to thank the many Southern Gospel concert fans and artists that prayed for him during his surgery and recovery.  He said “I have to admit I was a little overwhelmed by the loving response from so many people that I don’t even know.  It shows the body of Christ can be seen through His people during times of trouble.” Flynn went on to say that he gives God the praise for his healing and is looking forward to the next upcoming event in Gatlinburg, TN on Labor Day Weekend.

Ray Flynn has been promoting concerts since August 1992 and is the co-founder, President and CEO of Abraham Productions, Inc. located in Clemmons, NC.