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Carman resumes tour halted by COVID19

Nashville, Tennessee — Christian Music icon Carman will resume his tour in June after suspending the 2020 tour due to the Covid-19 crisis. The tour will kick off on June 25th in Missouri and will then head to Oklahoma for the 26th, 27th and 28th. “We are excited to be back on the road and Carman is looking forward to seeing his fans across the nation,” stated Matt Felts, Carman’s manager. 

Carman’s tour will be taking measures to keep fans, Carman, and his crew safe as the Covid crisis comes to an end. “We will take every precaution we can and will follow the guidelines of each state where the tour goes,” added Felts.

Fans are encouraged to contact the concert venue with any questions they have. To find out information on Carman’s tour, go to CarmanOnTour.com.

Jackson Heights Score Top 10 Hit Song

Nashville, Tennessee — Cross-over artist Jackson Heights latest single, “Riding the Wind” has landed at #7 in the June radio chart for SGN Scoops magazine. “As radio stations across the nation have started playing Jackson Heights music, they are finding that their listeners love these guys. There is no other group like them on radio,” stated Matt Felts, Gateway Management.

For several years, Jackson Heights was the best kept secret in Gospel Music, artists loved their music, but few fans knew about the group. That has all changed in the last year. With years of Gospel music heritage to their credit, Jackson Heights has carved out their own path with an incredible sound that connects to fans of many genres of music. “As their music has reached people through radio and their live concerts, the word has gotten out. These guys are incredible. Not only are they incredible singers but they are all top musicians and play all their own music live. Not many groups on the road can claim that,” added Felts.

Jackson Heights will be resuming their tour schedule in June of 2020. To connect with the band, go to JacksonHeightsMusic.com.

Rachel Jeanette Releases New Album

Nashville, TN (May 22, 2020) Gateway artist Rachel Jeanette has surprise released Heart Wide Open, a three song EP of some of her favorite worship songs. The Covid-19 health crisis has forced many artists off the road and some have turned to the internet to stay connected with their fans.

“It was clear that the longer this situation went on, that people were scared. They needed hope. When I need hope, I turn to worship music,” stated Rachel Jeanette.

Every day, Jeanette has gone live on Facebook, singing worship songs that have touched her heart in this unusual time. Those daily worship moments turned into a new release.

“People from all over the world were watching these and asking for more. These familiar songs were bringing hope to hurting people,” added Matt Felts, Gateway Management.

Recorded in Nashville, this marks the second release for Rachel Jeanette in the last year, with her Christmas project, My Christmas, garnering airplay around the world and being added to numerous top digital playlists.

“Rachel is unlike any other artist I know. She’s a successful actress, model and now is carving out her own path in the music world,” added Felts.

Rachel Jeanette will be back in the studio soon working on a new national release album which is currently scheduled for an early 2021 release.

Heart Wide Open is now available on iTunes, Amazon and all digital outlets. For more information, go to gatewaymgmt.com.

BROWDERS HONORED BY GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tennessee (February 17, 2020) — Gateway Management artist, The Browders, were recently informed that they have been honored by the Governor of Tennessee. The chart-topping group released a new album, Authentic, which has already produced another No. 1 song. In honor of the unprecedented success the group has achieved, the State of Tennessee declared January 31, 2020 as “Browders Day.”

The Browders will be honored publicly this spring at a special event in Washington, D.C.

“When you combine the incredible talent of the Browders, their non-stop work ethic and their desire to reach people for Christ, you get a group that is truly reaching unseen heights,” stated Matt Felts, Gateway Management.

Gateway Management Partners With Child Fund International

Gateway Management Partners With Child Fund International

Nashville (February 13, 2020) Gateway Management has announced they have partnered with Child Fund International. The Nashville based artist and brand management company will serve as a liaison to the Gospel Music community.

“We are excited to connect with Child Fund in their efforts to impact children’s lives around the world. Their mission to touch lives one person at a time goes to the heart at what Gospel artists do,” stated Matt Felts, Gateway Management.

Matt Felts of Gateway Management

Child Fund works with Christian artists as a part of their effort to connect children with sponsors. They are currently on tour with Lauren Daigle, Newsboys, Carman and Scott Stapp of Creed.

For more information, go to gatewatmgmt.com.

ABOUT GATEWAY MANAGEMENT: Gateway Management is a full-service artist and brand management company representing top artists and organizations such as Carman, the Browders, Mattingly Charities, Rachel Jeanette, Jackson Heights, Child Fund International and more. Founded by long-time industry leader, Matt Felts, Gateway has gained a reputation for it’s innovative marketing and publicity work on national campaigns.

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CARMAN ANNOUNCES CANCER FREE DIAGNOSIS

Nashville (February 12, 2020) Earlier this winter, Christian Music icon, Carman shared that his Cancer had shown signs of returning. His doctors attacked the disease more aggressively than ever before. Carman traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas for multiple rounds of testing.

I’ve seen the storm
I faced the storm
I weathered the storm
now I am the storm” added Carman.

July 2019 SGNScoops Magazine

Carman has resumed his tour schedule and is currently adding dates for 2020. To stay connected with Carman or to get information on scheduling him, go to CarmanOnTour.com.

ABOUT GATEWAY MANAGEMENT: Gateway Management is a full-service artist and brand management company representing top artists and organizations such as Carman, the Browders, Mattingly Charities, Rachel Jeanette, Jackson Heights and more. Founded by long-time industry leader, Matt Felts, Gateway has gained a reputation for it’s innovative marketing and publicity work on national campaigns.

Gateway Management signs Jackson Heights

Gateway Management sign Jackson Heights

Nashville, TN (February 7, 2020) Gateway Management has signed Jackson Heights to an exclusive management deal. The name Jackson Heights may be a new name to some in the Christian Music scene but the band has a storied history!

In the early 80’s, the highly successful Southern Gospel group, the Dixie Melody Boys revamped their sound, combining the current sounds of music-row country and Christian music. The result was a sound well ahead of it’s time. It was known as Christian country!  The DMB Band had several songs that made the charts like Last Train to Glory, Good Ole Boys and Run Little Brother. The band toured until 1988 before disbanding to

In October 2012, the members of the DMB Band were asked to do a reunion event, and from the moment they stepped on stage together, it was evident that they hadn’t missed a step. What was meant to be a one-time event, resulted in the rebirth of the group under a new name, Jackson Heights.

Jackson Heights recently released their second project since reforming, “This Thing Called Life,” to great reviews by the music industry. “These guys have a rich history but what they are doing now musically is the incredible. They have the best band on the road and are connecting with fans right where they live,” stated Matt Felts, Gateway Management.

Jackson Heights has recently kicked off their 2020 tour with stops in Nashville and Texas. To find out where they will be performing, go to jacksonheightsmusic.com.

Browders sign with Gateway Management

Nashville, TN (November 12, 2019) — Gateway Management has announced they have reached a management agreement with the Browders. The Browders have become one of Christian Music’s most successful and exciting groups. With 12 Singing News #1 songs to their credit, the Browders abundance of talent and passion to share the Gospel has made them fan favorites across the nation.

“I’ve always been a big dreamer and I walk in expectation every day because I know we serve a great big God,” Matthew Browder states with a smile. “Dad taught us to dream big. We believe if you have a dream, you need to go after it. God has blessed us and I know that the best is yet to come.”

“We are honored to have the Browders join Gateway Management. They are some of the most talented and hardworking people I know. They’ve seen success over the last few years that is unprecedented. Their new album will only add to their success and open new doors for them,” stated Matt Felts, CEO Gateway Management.

The Browders much-anticipated new album, Authentic which features “You’re Not In This Alone” and “My Home” hit the streets on November 8.

“The title of this project is spot on. The Browders are authentic in every way. What they are on stage is who they are off the stage. Their music comes from the heart and hits people on a real level. We are in a time where people are searching for something real and this album gives them just that,” added Felts.

With the success the group has found, they are quick to remind people where they strive to keep their focus. “It’s not about our abilities. It’s about God’s capability,” says Matthew. “He can do anything. We just try to be good stewards of the gifts that God has given to us.”

To learn more about the Browders or to get your copy of Authentic, go to www.thebrowders.com. Fans can also go to www.gatewaymgmt.com to learn more.

About Gateway Management

Founded by longtime Christian Music stalwart Matt Felts, Gateway Management is a leader in artist, tour and brand management. With a roster of clients whose credits include Grammy’s, Dove Awards, major motion pictures and over 20 million in album sales, Gateway has built a reputation of excellence and results. Through the years Matt Felts and Gateway Management have worked with artists such as Carman, Larry Gatlin, Oak Ridge Boys, Don Mattingly, Darryl Worley, David Phelps, Dixie Melody Boys and companies such as the Nashville Sounds, McDonalds, Smacker Bats and many more. For more information on Gateway Management, go to www.gatewaymgmt.com

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Rachel Jeanette signs with Gateway Management

Nashville, TN (October 30, 2019) — Gateway Management announced that they have signed crossover artist/ actor Rachel Jeanette to a management agreement.

“Rachel Jeanette is the kind of artist we love to work with. To say she is multi-talented is a massive understatement. We are excited to represent her,” stated Matt Felts, CEO of Gateway Management.

Most known for her roles in major motion pictures such as Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Allegiant, 90 Minutes In Heaven, Goosebumps and Hallmarks Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk; Jeanette is also an accomplished singer/songwriter. She has been nominated for a Dove Award and has appeared with Michael W Smith.

Jeanette has also shared the screen with A-list actors such as Robert DeNiro, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lawrence, Jack Black, and Zac Efron.

“The next year is going to be an amazing year for Rachel Jeanette. She is currently co-writing with some of the top writers in Nashville for a new album that will be released in 2020. She will also be back on set working on several film projects,” added Felts.

To follow Rachel Jeanette, fans are encouraged to go to her Instagram page @rehajeanette. To learn more, go HERE.

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