Freedom’s Crossing Nominated in Top Ten 2014 Diamond Awards

Activate Records announces the release of The LeFevre Quartet’s first concept video

Activate Records has produced a concept video on The LeFevre Quartet’s new single “Put It Right There”. The video was produced by Paul and Tre’ Corley for Activate. This timely video portrays a son turning to his father for help with an addiction. The song “Put It Right There”, which was penned by Gerald Crabb, compares their relationship to our relationship with Christ. It’s a powerful message and a powerful video.

The LeFevre Quartet signs with Activate Records

When you think of Gospel Music, LeFevre is a name that has always been at the top of our field. In 1921, two brothers and a sister formed a group, which became known as The LeFevre’s, traveling and singing the gospel for decades.  In 2005, a new sound emerged in Gospel Music, holding the same banner that was held by the original LeFevre group. Just one year after forming The LeFevre Quartet, fans voted them 2006 Horizon Group of the Year. In 2009 their song “Big Mighty God” was nominated as a top 5 song by the Dove awards. This group continues to hold up the standard that was started over 90 years ago. Here at Activate, we are excited about our new partnership with The LeFevre Quartet  joining with them to reach the world with the Gospel in song.. 

Left to right:  Brandon Barry (Lefevre Qt.), Harold Reed (LeFevre Qt.), Rick Sandidge (Actiate Records), Tre’ Corley (Activate Records), Mike LeFevre ( LeFevre Qt.), Jordan LeFevre (LeFevre Qt.), Paul Corley (Activate Records).

Odle performs live at Centene Center

FARMINGTON — Local Christian artist Chelley Odle performed live at a Saturday night concert celebrating the release of her new CD, “Incredible Love.” The concert, being held at Farmington’s Centene Center, with opening act, Nashville singer / songwriter Michael Boggs.

Odle, of Desloge, last year signed with Activate Records to work on “Incredible Love,” her sophomore recording project. She worked on the album with Grammy Award-winning, Dove-nominated producer, Tre’ Corley.

Odle has opened for such acts as The Crabb Family, Crabb Revival, Austin’s Bridge and Gold City. She has also performed with Crossway, Annie McRae, Aaron and Amanda Crabb, Crabb Revival and Jason Crabb.

She was a 2009 and 2010 ICM top 10 nominee for female vocalist of the year. Odle was also the 2010 CCMNOW Christian Country Honor Award recipient of the Female Vocalist of the Year Award. In 2011, she was nominated once again for the ICM Female Vocalist of the Year Award.

Opening act, Michael Boggs, joined the contemporary Christian group, FFH, in 1999 while a sophomore in college. FFH was extremely successful with seven No. 1 radio singles and seven GMA Dove Awards nominations. He recorded five FFH projects with Essential Records that have sold nearly two million copies. As a band member Boggs was involved in numerous special event projects, such as the multi-platinum WOW Hits and WOW Worship.

When FFH took some time off the road in the fall of 2006, he stepped into the role of worship leader for a ministry in Brentwood, Tenn., that hosts nearly 1,000 college students and other young adults every week. Boggs continues to keep a rigorous solo-touring schedule and has lent his songwriting skills to other artists who have garnered him 10 singles, as well as a featured song in the motion picture, “Facing the Giants.” He wrote three of the songs on Odle’s new CD.

The Bilderbacks sign with Activate Records

In 1997, The Bilderbacks won first place at the Albert E. Brumley Gospel Sing talent contest. This opened the doors for The

Pictured left to right: Tre Corley (Activate Records). Blake Bilderback , Rick Sandidge (Activate Records), Euel Bilderback, Paul Corley (Activate Records), Marsha Bilderback

Bilderbacks to record in Nashville with some of gospel music’s finest talent. They  have enjoyed top 40 charting success in The Singing News Magazine, The U.S. Gospel News Magazine, & The Printed Voice of Gospel Music. The top charting songs were “When We’re Caught Up”, ”I’m a Winner Either Way”, “I Cry Holy To Thee”, which were written by Euel Bilderback. The Bilderbacks have been singing across America in many churches, county fairs, TV programs, and other community events. We here at Activate Records are looking forward to working with The Bilderback’s and what God has in store with this new venture.

Soloist Chelley Odle signs with Activate Records

Soloist Chelley Odle recently signed with Activate Records to work on her sophomore recording project. She will be working  with Grammy Award winning, Dove nominated producer Tre’ Corley.  Chelley has had the opportunity to open for such acts as The Crabb Family, Crabb Revival, Austins Bridge, and Gold City and has performed with Crossway, Annie McRae, Aaron and Amanda Crabb, Crabb Revival and Jason Crabb.  Chelley was also a 2009 and 2010 ICM Top 10 Nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year. Chelley was the 2010 CCMNOW Christian Country Honor Award recipient of the Female Vocalist of the Year Award.  Recently, this Bonne Terre, MO girl has been nominated once again in 2011 for the ICM Female Vocalist of the Year Award. Here at Activate we are excited about working with Chelley on her new project and in the future.

Freedom’s Crossing Signs with Activate Records

Nashville, TN, October 8, 2011:  Vinton, VA Artist Freedom’s Crossing sign with Activate Records.  Freedom’s Crossing is no stranger to the gospel music world. Ministering along side some of southern gospels best including “The Crabb Family”, “Karen Peck & New River” and “Gordon Mote”, they’ve been in full time ministry for a number of years. Performing around the world, Freedom’s Crossing is quickly becoming one of southern gospel’s rising groups. Singing for the glory of God, as well as preaching the word, has been a vital part of their lives. Continuing to reach the lost, Adam and Rebecca have fully dedicated themselves and their family to the call of ministry. Activate Records is excited to add Freedom’s Crossing to their roster of artists and will be working with them to further promote their ministry.