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Tracy Stuffle Named Living Legend

Tracy Stuffle Named Living Legend

(Nashville, TN) StowTown recording artists, The Perrys, are pleased to announce veteran bass vocalist, emcee, and manager of the Perrys, Tracy Stuffle, has been named Christian Voice’s Living Legend for 2015. This honor was made public at the magazine’s 2015 Gospel Music Fan Awards held Saturday, May 23, 2015, at the 11th Annual Gospel Music FanFair in Somerset, KY.

Growing up in Morristown, TN, Tracy’s love of music and talent for speaking were both evident at a young age. He grew up loving the songs of the church and the classic sounds of southern gospel, which fueled his fire to sing this music himself. He won a speaking contest during his time in the Future Farmers of America club at school, an early sign of his talent for emceeing which would blossom later as a member of the Perrys. Tracy joined this family group in 1985 and subsequently married original member of the group, Libbi Perry Stuffle. The couple now own and manage the group. This year, Tracy celebrates 30 years as the bass vocalist for the Perrys, and is touted as one of the most dynamic emcees of the past 20 years. His talents have been awarded multiple times with the group’s honors for Favorite Mixed Group, Favorite Album, and Favorite Song of the year by Singing News Magazine, and the group has numerous number one songs to their credit.

Tracy was excited to have been nominated for Christian Voice’s Living Legend award along side such legendary names as Ronny Hinson, Tim Riley, Mark Lowry, and Jeanette Cook, among others. When he found out he had won, he was very excited and wanted to send a special thank you to those who voted for him, those who have supported the Perrys’ ministry for the past nearly 45 years, and especially for those who have continued to pray for his recovery during the past two-and-a-half years following a major stroke and five brain bleeds in January 2013.

Continuing to sing and emcee each night, Tracy is more excited than ever to be on stage, telling the story of God’s faithfulness, healing, and miracles. His longevity in the industry and the successful run of the Perrys under his leadership certainly qualify him for this honor of Living Legend. Libbi and Jared Stuffle, Troy Peach, and Andrew Goldman are thrilled to share the news of this honor with their many fans.

For more information about the Perrys, who are booked exclusively by The Harper Agency, visit www.perrysministries.com.

Tim Livingston Garners #1 Song in both Southern & Country Gospel

Multi-talented Tim Livingston experiences a rare radio single achievement. His single “He Gave All That He Had” has now gone #1 in both the Christian Voice Southern Gospel Top 100 for February 2014 and Country Gospel Top 100 in December. It also marks 3 straight #1 Songs in the CV CG Top 100 from his “Here’s A Miracle” CD.

Tim is excited about the unique crossover success of his latest single. “I’ve very thankful that my style of music has been accepted by both the Southern Gospel and Country Gospel audiences. God has blessed this song above and beyond anything I could have imagined.”

“He Gave All That He Had” also became Tim’s first Singing News Top 40 song. Landing in the SN Top 40 for November and December.  Tim is the co-writer on the song also with Ron Short. A song that Tim was inspired to write in honor about his father, Norman Livingston. Norm was a gospel promoter for 50 years, but also founded and pastored from 1958-2011 the same church Tim now pastors.
Tim states, “It’s a song from any son to his Dad. Greater still is our Heavenly Father that really did give all that He had when He gave us Jesus.”

It’s been an exciting year for Tim Livingston as he has received a Top 10 nomination for Top NEW SOLOIST in the 2013 Singing News Fan Awards.
Tim recently received 8 Top Five nominations in the Christian Voice Magazine’s Christian Country and Southern Gospel categories for 2013 as well.
He received the Male Horizon of the Year Award for CGM FanFest and Songwriter of the Year at the 2012 ICGMA.

Tim Livingston is also the President of WGNZ Radio and the L & D Digital Media Network in Dayton, Ohio.
You can learn more about Tim at www.TimLivingstonMusic.com .

He can be reached by E-mail at timlivingston@good-news.org .

The music video for his #1 hit song “He Gave All He Had” can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN85zBq8HFQ (Preview) . The video was produced by Godsey and Associates.

Tim Livingston Special Guest on The Gospel Greats with Paul Heil

Diamond Mill Music recording artist Tim Livingston to be guest on The Gospel Greats with Paul Heil on his next radio show for the weekend of January 19th & 20th, 2013. Paul will be doing a Artist Spotlight segment featuring several of Tim’s new songs. THE GOSPEL GREATS radio program is the best-known and most widely-respected syndicated Southern Gospel music radio program, presently airing on nearly 200 great radio stations across America, in Canada, on Sirius/XM satellite, in Europe, the Far East and on the internet worldwide each week (through affiliates and on-demand). To find out local listings go to www.thegospelgreats.com

Tim Livingston’s latest single that he composed entitled “Grow Through This Valley” has debuted on the Singing News Top 80 for March at #62. He is receiving overwhelming response from Southern Gospel Music fans all over the country. Tim’s first single “Here’s A Miracle” was on the Singing News Top 80, 3 months in a row. And was #1 in Christian Voice and Cashbox Magazine. He is currently nominated in the Top 10 for 12 Fan Awards in the 2013 CGM FanFest, SGM FanFair Awards.

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

NEW DAY DAWNING Debuts on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s Top 15 Albums Chart

Nashville, TN (January 7, 2013) Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce brother/sister Bluegrass duo THE ROYS have received Christian Gospel Music (CGM) Fan Awards Nomination in the Favorite Duo category.  Fans can view the complete list of top ten nominees and CAST THEIR VOTE at Christian Voice Magazine.

The third and final ballots listing the top-five finalists in each category will be published by Christian Voice Magazine in March.  Awards will be given as winners are announced at the 2013 CGM Fan Awards in Pigeon Forge, TN this spring.  The CGM Fan Awards will be held April 27 during the week of CGM FanFest.  For more information, please visit www.cgmfanfest.com.

THE ROYS’ hit single “Still Standing” climbs again this month to reach the Number 14 spot on Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine’s TOP 30 Songs Chart with the album, NEW DAY DAWNING, making its debut this month on the publication’s Top 15 Albums Chart.  This has certainly been a landmark album for the duo as NEW DAY DAWNING debuted at Number 2 on the BILLBOARD Bluegrass Albums Chart last September and two weeks later climbed to Number 1 on Amazon’s Bluegrass Best Sellers list.

Lee and Elaine have just wrapped up an incredible year that brought them and Bluegrass music into the national spotlight with their high profile TV appearances on: CBS This Morning, Fox & Friends, Marie, Daytime, The Better Show, and Daily Buzz.  They also appeared on the PBS programs Pa’s Fiddle: Charles Ingalls, American Fiddler and Song of the Mountains; RFD-TV’s Reno’s Old Time Music Festival; CMC Australia/Sky TV-U.K. Bluegrass Mountains TV Show and the Dr. Steve Show.

THE ROYS will hit the high seas later this month on the Danny Stewart Bluegrass Cruise January 20-23 where they will perform along with other Bluegrass artists: Nu-Blu, The Spinney Brothers, Dave Nichols and Spare Change, Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band and more.  For a complete tour schedule and more information on THE ROYS, please visit www.TheRoysOnline.com.

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

Patterson Promotions Makes Top 5 in “Promoter of Year” CGM Fan Awards

EHA-Nashville, TN} National radio promoter, Pauline Patterson, founder of Patterson Promotions, was recently placed in the Top 5 finalists list for “Promoter of the Year” in the 2012 Country Gospel Music Fan Awards. The CGM, presented by Christian Voice Magazine, announced the top nominees this week in 22 categories. Pauline notes, “I am humbled and honored to have this kind of support. Country Gospel Music reaches so many hearts, and I’m so glad to be a part of promoting the music ministries of so many wonderful artists. It’s a blessing to be involved, and a huge blessing to be nominated!” Voting is currently underway to determine final winners, who will be announced at the 2012 CGM Fan Awards program, April 28, 2012, during the 3rd annual CGM FanFest, in Pigeon Forge, TN. All ballots must be submitted by March 31, 2012. For a full list of awards criteria, other categories, and to vote, visit the website: http://www.christianvoicemagazine.com/cgmvote.html

Sunday Edition Honored with 3 USAGEM Award Nominations

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (September 26, 2011) – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, was recently honored with three nominations in the upcoming United States Associated of Gospel Entertainers & Musicians (USAGEM) Annual Awards Show.
 
Sunday Edition received two nominations as a group – New Artist of the Year and Gospel Entertainer of the Year. In addition, the group’s lead vocalist Chris Unthank was named in the Male Vocalist of the Year category.
 
“We are new to USAGEM, but we are so grateful for their support of our ministry this year,” mentioned group member Deon Unthank. “We believe in the work that this organization is doing, and we are proud to be a member of USAGEM.”
 
The USAGEM Awards will be handed out as a part of the 8th Annual USAGEM Convention and Awards Show. The even will be held at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville, Tennessee on November 18 and 19, 2011. More information on the organization and event can be found at www.usagem.org  .
 
Sunday Edition recently released their highly anticipated follow-up single to the group’s debut singles with BSA World Records. The group has again partnered with BSA World Records for this release – which was produced by Glen Bates (Crystal River, Tribute Quartet).  Bates produced the critically acclaimed “Mercy Walks a Road” and smash hit “He Bore a Cross” for the group as well. The song, titled “Bring Back the Cross,” was written by Glen Bates was sent to radio earlier this summer.
 
“He Bore a Cross” became the group’s biggest hit to date in 2009  – giving them their highest charting position on the Singing News Top 80 (#44) and earning the group its first Top 10 New Release.  In addition, the song landed Sunday Edition its second #1 hit on the SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart. The second single, “Mercy Walks a Road” also charted on major Southern Gospel charts – AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart, Christian Voice Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart, and PowerSource Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel chart.
 
The trio recently released their highly anticipated new recording – Sunday Worship.  Sunday Worship is a conceptual recording that not only pays tribute to the group’s history singing in the church, but it also takes a look at the current landscape of church music. Sunday Worship consists of six cherished hymns and five modern worship songs set to an acoustic, piano only accompaniment.
 
Sunday Edition’s website is currently under renovation, and until the new site is unveiled, you can find out more information on the trio by visiting many social networking sites. Facebook members can find Sunday Edition at www.facebook.com/sundayedition  .  Sunday Edition’s MySpace can be found at www.myspace.com/thesundayedition/ .  Fans can visit Sunday Edition’s Shoutlife at www.shoutlife.com/sundayedition/ . You can follow Sunday Edition on Twitter by logging in at www.twitter.com/thesunedition  .
 
About Sunday Edition
Sunday Edition was formed back in the early 70’s as an all-male quartet.  Now, 30 years later, the group has reformed as the family trio consisting of Deon Unthank, Amy Marie Unthank, and Chris Unthank.  The group has a rich sound with a wide variety of influences which range from traditional southern to country and progressive southern to black gospel.