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2nd Generation Hits AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart!

OAK GROVE, Ark. – (October 6, 2010) – Diamond Award winning trio 2nd Generation recently learned that their latest single debuted on the AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) Top 40 Weekly Chart last week.

The song, “I’ll Not Fear the Crossing,” debuted at #35 last week. This week, the song rose three positions to take #32 on the Southern Gospel’s most watched weekly radio report.

Brenda Denney of 2nd Generation said, “This is such exciting news for us! This song is a very personal and meaningful song to us, and we are so excited that radio has taken to it so well!”

All three of the previous singles from the group’s current release – I See a City – also made it on to the popular chart – including “The Blood Covered It All” (#14), “Feel the Joy” ( #19), and “I See a City” (#29).

“I’ll Not Fear the Crossing” has also steadily been climbing on the Christian Voice Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart and SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart.

“Radio has been very kind to us, and we are extremely grateful,” mentioned Elaine Parks of 2nd Generation. “We appreciate what they do so much!”

Fans are encouraged to be listening for 2nd Generation’s new single, “I’ll Not Fear the Crossing,” at Southern Gospel radio.

For more information on 2nd Generation – visit http://www.2ndgenerationministries.com. 

You can also find out more information about the group on their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/2generation.  The group’s ShoutLife can be found at http://www.shoutlife.com/2ndgeneration.

About 2nd Generation
2nd Generation is based out of the Oak Grove, Arkansas. 2nd Generation has appeared at churches, state fairs, Singing in the Sun, Trinity Broadcasting Network, the Jim Bakker Show, Branson Gospel Music Convention, and many other events.  The group’s current project, their sophomore album I See a City, has spawned off three hit singles including the #1 Fan Favorite songs “Feel the Joy” and “The Blood Covered It All.”

Steve Doan Signs With Cheyenne Records/Manor House Music

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) September 10th, 2010 – Steve Doan has recently signed a recording agreement with Cheyenne Records, the Christian Country label for Manor House Music. From worship leader to soloist, Steve has a long history of performing in the church. His background also includes performance in musical theater where Steve received the 2008 Ohio Community Theater Association Top Award for Outstanding Vocal Performance for his solo role in “Let Freedom Ring”, a patriotic musical production played to packed houses at the Fairfield Performing Arts Complex. In the past year, Steve was a feature artist at Gospel Music Fest Cincinnati, performed at the 2010 Branson Gospel Music Convention in Branson, Missouri and the Hamilton County Fair’s (OH) Gospel Music Day 2010. A release date is forthcoming for Steve Doan’s debut Manor House Music project which will be available on the Cheyenne label. For more information regarding Steve Doan or Manor House Music, a division of Mansion Entertainment, visit www.themansionentertainment.com.

The Wilsons Sign Booking Agreement with EHA – Nashville

{Nashville, TN- EHA- Nashville 8/6/10}  The Wilsons have announced their booking agreement with EHA-Nashville. The Wilsons have been in full-time ministry since 1980. Though the five children they raised on the road amidst singing and preaching may have grown and left the group, Marvin and Gracie still have a fantastic ministry together. They were NACMAI’s Duo of the Year 2006 and won the Horizon Award 2007, 2008, and 2009. The latest member of The Wilsons is Sharyn Kay Graham from Phoenix City, Alabama who has won multiple awards as a solo vocalist. In the summer, Hannah Warrick, the 13 year old granddaughter of Marvin and Gracie, travels with the group. She is NACMAI’s Female Vocalist and Female Entertainer of The Year 2009 and has been on stage all of her life. They have graced the stage with countless artists throughout their 30 years.
The Wilsons are thrilled to be working with EHA to increase their existing list of touring destinations. They proudly state, “Regardless of the size of the congregation, we want to spread God’s Word through song and word.” Evie Hawkins of EHA states, “It is truly an honor to me that the Wilson’s have chosen us to represent them. I recently had the opportunity to hear them perform on the Branson Gospel Music Convention stage in Branson, and was moved by their spirit and message. The Wilson’s many years of traveling and spreading that message hopefully will continue on as we look to put them in brand new venues. It’s going to be a blessing!”
For more info:
http://www.myspace.com/triplecrosswilsons
For Booking:
EHA-Nashville
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37203
615-724-8544
www.eviehawkinsagency.net

Rod Burton Signs Booking Agreement With EHA- Nashville

{Nashville, TN 8/3/10} Successful solo artist and YMR Productions owner, Rod Burton, has announced his booking agreement with EHA-Nashville. Burton co-owns the production company with his wife, Kelly Capriotti-Burton, that produces the Branson Gospel Music Convention. The convention has grown through its second year and rapidly filling up its 3rd Annual artist roster. Burton has continued to gain ground in his solo ministry with Singing News charting song, “Take a Stand,” and recently recorded a new project at Omni Studios on Music Row, with Jason Webb at the helm. Burton’s style appeals to a diverse crowd, bringing his many years of traditional Southern Gospel experience to the project and a fresh Christian Country flavor to his audience. Popular songwriter, Sue Duffield’s contribution, “Son of Man’s Man” and vocals contributed by Russ Taff and others add spice to Burton’s popular new project.

Burton says, “I’m excited to have Evie Hawkins, of EHA, working on new venues for my tour. We are looking forward to a great time in the Lord throughout the U.S.” Hawkins notes, “I have been a fan of Rod for quite awhile. It’s an honor to work with such a talented artist, and working for him in the past as his publicist for New Hope Music Productions was always a pleasure. I think Rod has put together a great team. He has excellent publicity through Southern Spin Entertainment and I’m so excited to be a part of his team. The wonderful reference I can personally give churches and promoters on Rod Burton is that he has not only been fair and honest in our business agreements, but has gone way over and above those agreements. I’m blessed to have been asked to help with Rod’s booking dates.”
For More info:
www.rodburtonmusic.com
Bookings:
EHA-Nashville
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37203
www.eviehawkinsagency.net
Rod Burton publicity:
http://www.southernspin.com/

July 2010 issue now available!

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This was our first annual print edition, which also served as the program book for the 2010 Branson Gospel Music Convention. We feature in-depth discussions with Beyond the Ashes, Johnathan Bond, Dino, Jay Stone Singers, & more!

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Performers Continue To Be Added For 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention

BRANSON, Mo.  – Excitement continues to build for the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention which is to be held next week at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.

Rod & Kelly Burton, owners of YMR Productions, LLC, are excited to announce the addition of Chris Hester as well as Branson favorites The Wissman Family and Twice Adopted to the performance schedule. (It was announced earlier this week that Gaither Homecoming favorite Mike Allen was added as a featured performer as well.) Gerald Crabb has also been added as a featured performer during the Diamond Awards program, which is to be held Thursday evening, July 1, 2010 during the convention.

“God has continually amazed us,” mentioned Rod Burton. “The talent that has come on board for this convention continues to amaze us. We are so excited about what God has in store for this year’s program. We hope everyone who can come out will. This is going to be an exciting year!”

The newly announced artists will be joining more the 150 additional performers for this weeklong event in Branson, Missouri. Other artists already announced who will be appearing at the convention include Dino, the Chuck Wagon Gang, Blackwood Quartet, Russ Taff, HisSong, Hinson Revival, The Williamsons (formerly The Homesteaders), Melody Boys Quartet, Kenny Bishop, Beyond the Ashes, 2nd Generation, Freedom, Sunday Edition, Rod Burton, McMillan & Life, Young Harmony, Ricky Atkinson, The English Family, Praise Incorporated, Shannon Bunch, and many more!

This is the second year for this annual event which was just awarded the prestigious “Pacesetter Award for 2010” by the AbsolutelyGospel.com gospel music news site (formerly known as SoGospelNews.com).

In addition, several high profile companies and organizations will be present during the event – including Compassion International, AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com), Sky Angel Network, Gospel Music Today, HIS Choice Music, Mansion Entertainment, Family Friendly Entertainment, Southern Spin Entertainment, SGMRadio.com, SGN Scoops Digital, and many more!

A full list of artists and organizations that will be present during the event can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com .

The 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention will take place next week, June 28 through July 2 at the Branson Hilton Convention Center in Branson, Missouri. More info is available at www.bransonGMC.com, or by calling their offices at 708-960-0111.  The Branson Gospel Music Convention is wholly owned by YMR Music Productions, LLC.

More information about the Branson Gospel Music Convention can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com or by calling (708) 960-0111.

More information about YMR Music Productions, LLC. can be found at http://www.ymrmp.com or by calling 708-960-0111.

Mike Allen Named As Featured Performer for 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention

BRANSON, Mo.  – The Branson Gospel Music Convention is excited to announce Gaither Homecoming favorite Mike Allen has been added to the concert lineup.  Allen is a regular on the Gaither Homecoming concerts, videos, and cruises, and has a long history of gospel music with The Weatherfords, Phil Cross and Poet Voices, The Blackwoods, and more.

Rod Burton, co-owner of the Branson Gospel Music Convention said, “We’re so thrilled to add Mike to the lineup this year. His heart for ministry is matched only by that perfect bass voice. Our audiences are going to love his sweet spirit and amazing talent.”

Mike will be joining more the 150 artists for this weeklong event in Branson, Missouri. This is the second year for this annual event which was just awarded the prestigious “Pacesetter Award for 2010” by the AbsolutelyGospel.com gospel music news site (formerly known as SoGospelNews.com).

In addition, several high profile companies and organizations will be present during the event – including Compassion International, AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com), Sky Angel Network, Gospel Music Today, HIS Choice Music, Mansion Entertainment, Family Friendly Entertainment, Southern Spin Entertainment, SGMRadio.com, SGN Scoops Digital, and many more!

A full list of artists and organizations that will be present during the event can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com .

The 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention will take place next week, June 28 through July 2 at the Branson Hilton Convention Center in Branson, Missouri. More info is available at www.bransonGMC.com, or by calling their offices at 708-960-0111.  The Branson Gospel Music Convention is wholly owned by YMR Music Productions, LLC.

More information about YMR Music Productions, LLC. can be found at http://www.ymrmp.com or by calling 708-960-0111.

Branson Gospel Music Convention Announces First Round of Performers

Fans, Friends, and Industry Leaders Gather Every Wednesday Evening for “Virtual Prayer Gathering” for Event

BRANSON, Mo. – Things are gearing up for the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention which returns to Branson, Missouri next month. Rod and Kelly Burton of YMR Productions, LLC are excited to announce the first round of performers and headlining artists for the annual event.

The following artists are scheduled to make first-time appearances during the week long event: Dino, HisSong, Melody Boys, Ricky Atkinson, Mystery Men Quartet, The Northmen, Buddy Liles, and the newly-formed Freedom (featuring John Rulapaugh and Josh Garner)

YMR Productions, LLC is also very excited about announcing the return of many of the most requested artists from the 2009 event including (but not limited to) the Chuck Wagon Gang, Blackwood Quartet, Kenny Bishop, Young Harmony, Beyond the Ashes, Shannon Bunch, Wendy Word + forgiven, Eric Hinson and Hinson Revival (which began at the 2009 event), McMillan & Life, English Family, Sunday Edition, 2nd Generation, The Roarks, and Ron Brewer.

Kelly Burton said, “Branson GMC began as a ministry event without hierarchy, with one stage for all to share. We’re pleased that new artists are joining us this year and that many from last year are returning. We want every participant to have an experience that encourages them and helps their ministry grow, and we’re excited to give the Branson audience a taste of favorite artists, untraditional artists, new artists, and artists they likely will not see at other major gospel events.”

In addition, several high profile companies and organizations will be present during the event – including Compassion International, AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com), Sky Angel Network, Gospel Music Today, HIS Choice Music, Mansion Entertainment, Family Friendly Entertainment, Southern Spin Entertainment, SGMRadio.com, SGN Scoops Digital, and many more!

A full list of artists and organizations that will be present during the event can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com .

Fans, friends, and industry professionals have all shown their support for the much talked about event – including joining together all around the country at a select time every week for a “virtual prayer gathering.”

Initially the idea of advisory board member Rob Patz (Coastal Media Group), the Branson GMC Prayer Circle was designed so that participants and supporters of Branson GMC have a specific time every week to pray for the work, cause, and people of Branson GMC. The prayer circle has gained support due to ca push by supporters of the event on social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook.

Rod Burton of Branson GMC said, “The focus of Branson GMC is ministry, and it’s no secret that ministry needs to be saturated in prayer. Since we started this endeavor about a month ago, we’ve had a wonderful response, and we’ve already seen the fruits in our family and our work.”

“It was so exciting last year to gather in prayer as a team right at the start of Branson GMC,” said Rob Patz, “and so it seems continuing that unity of focus can only be a benefit. Because of technology, artists and workers from all over the country can gather together for the same good purpose.”

The Branson GMC prayer circle meets every Wednesday evening at 9:00 p.m. CST.

More information about the Branson Gospel Music Convention can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com or by calling (708) 960-0111.

More information about YMR Music Productions, LLC. can be found at http://www.ymrmp.com or by calling 708-960-0111.
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Branson Gospel Music Convention Named 2010 Pacesetter

BRANSON, Mo. – The SGN Music Awards were handed out this month in Smyrna, TN, and after its first year as a major concert event in the Southern Gospel Community, the Branson Gospel Music Convention was named the 2010 Pacesetter.

The Pacesetter Award honors individuals, companies, artists, events, and the like who raise the standard in the industry during the previous year.  Past winners have included such names as the Crabb Family, Daywind Records, Booth Brothers, artist manager Kathy Hannah and last year’s winner the National Quartet Convention (in addition to many others).  It is the most prestigious award handed out at the awards program.

Rod Burton, co-owner of YMR Productions, LLC said, “We are beyond thrilled to have received this recognition from peers and fans after our first year. Branson GMC is a labor of love and a work of friends and family. We are proud, excited, humbled, but mostly blessed to know it is making a difference to people.”

“The SGN Music Awards show was a beautiful night celebrating what gospel music is all about,” mentioned Kelly Burton, Program Director for the Branson Gospel Music Convention. “It was an honor for us to be there and to share this award with each other and with all the people who believe in Branson GMC.”

The Branson Gospel Music Convention was honored to be mentioned in the same category and stand along side such names like Crossroads Music Group, Chuck Peters and the SGShowPrep, SGN Scoops Digital, and Vine Records.

The SGN Music Award nominees were chosen by the staff of SoGospelNews.com (now known as AbsolutelyGospel.com) and select members of the Southern Gospel media and community. Voting was then open to fans to choose the winners.

The 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration took place on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee to a standing room only crowd.

The Branson Gospel Music Convention is put on by YMR Music Productions, LLC.   The company announced that the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention is to take place beginning Monday evening, June 28, through Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Branson Convention Center across from Branson Landing.

Artists already scheduled for the 2010 event include the Chuck Wagon Gang, Blackwood Quartet, HisSong, Dino, Kenny Bishop, The Melody Boys Quartet, Young Harmony, McMillan & Life, Sunday Edition, Beyond the Ashes, Hinson Revival, 2nd Generation, Rod Burton, and many more!

More information about the Branson Gospel Music Convention can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com or by calling (708) 960-0111.

More information about YMR Music Productions, LLC. can be found at http://www.ymrmp.com or by calling 708-960-0111.