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Heaven’s Highway Marty Rock to Undergo Surgery

Nashville, TN- Riversong Recording Artist Heaven’s Highway is requesting your prayers at this time.  Bass Vocalist Marty Rock of Heaven’s Highway will be undergoing surgery on Tuesday morning of this week.  Doctors have discovered some blockage to valves leading to Marty’s heart.  The doctor’s will perform a double bypass but believe that Marty will have a complete recovery with the procedure.  Group Manager David Timms stated that during Marty’s absence, Heaven’s Highway will perform as a trio. Heaven’s Highway recently released their latest single “God Has A Champion” that is currently climbing the radio charts.  Their new Riversong Recording “Revived” is set to release later this month.  We will keep update information as it becomes available on www.homelandinspirationgroup.com  or by Homeland Inspiration Group’s Facebook page.

One Night Revival Tour Announced Featuring Heaven’s Highway, The Browders and Mike Upright

Nashville, TN-  Riversong Recording artists Heaven’s Highway announced today about a special tour that will be held this fall called “The One Night Revival Tour” The tour will feature Heaven’s Highway, The Browders and Mike Upright.  The first concert of the tour will be held in Tupelo, Mississippi which is the hometown of Heaven’s Highway on Friday night October 28th at 6:30 pm.  After this initial appearance other dates that are being planned will be held in Florida and West Virginia.   Heaven’s Highway will have their new Riversong Records (a div. of Homeland Inspiration Group) project “God Has A Champion” releasing in October.   Their latest radio single with the same title is currently climbing numerous national charts.  For more information about the One Night Revival Tour call 662-231-6782 or online at www.heavenshighwaymusic.com

Heavens Highway Continues Winning Streak at Radio with New Single

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Powerful Country/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway continues their winning streak at radio this month. The group’s new single, “God Has a Champion,” has become their lastest to be one of the most added songs at Southern Gospel radio.
 
“God Has a Champion” ranked #7 on the upcoming September 2011 edition of the Singing News Magazine’s Top 10 New Releases Chart. That particular chart highlights the biggest new singles to hit Southern Gospel radio during the reporting period.
 
“We are so excited to see that radio has gotten behind this song,” mentioned Heavens Highway’s David Timms. “Southern Gospel radio has been so kind to us, and we are so grateful for the response we have seen all over the country at radio.”
 
“God Has a Champion” is the debut single from the group’s much-anticipated Homeland Entertainment debut album – Revived. The single was written by Dove Award-winning songwriter Gerald Crabb.
 
The group’s four previous singles have also had strong runs at Southern Gospel radio. “Longing to Go” broke the Top 40 on both the Singing News Magazine Top 80 and AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Chart. “When God Makes a Promise,” “Set Me Free From Me,” and “Back On Top Again” were all regular charting singles on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart.
 
Heavens Highway’s debut for Homeland Entertainment will be released in the coming weeks.
 
For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/heavenshighwaygospel .
 
About Heavens Highway
Heavens Highway is one of the most powerful Country/Southern Gospel Groups in North Mississippi. Heavens Highway ministers to literally thousands each year in churches and benefits. For over seven years, their primary goal is to see lost souls saved and the lonely, hungry and misguided people of this world find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Freemans To Host Legends On the Sea (A Reunion Cruise) This Coming January

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (August 1, 2011) – Southern Gospel favorites The Freemans will be hosting a unique cruise featuring many classic names from Gospel music’s varied history.
 
Set to take place January 16-21, 2012, the “Legends On the Sea (A Reunion Cruise)” will feature such performers as The Classic Hinsons (featuring Ronny Hinson, Larry Hinson, Chris Freeman, and Bo Hinson), Rambo McGuire (remembering The Rambos with special guest Buck Rambo), The Steeles, The Shepherds, The Singing Cookes, and hosts The Freemans.
 
The special cruise will also feature a New Artist Showcase. Artists set to perform on that showcase include Heavens Highway, Chris Hester, The Bilderbacks, Deep Water Band, and The Williamsons.
 
Darrell Freeman of The Freemans said, “This is such a unique opportunity for all of these artists to get together. We are so excited about hosting such legendary names and voices in the industry on this cruise. If you’ve loved the music of these legends, then you won’t want to miss out on this cruise!”
 
The cruise will stop in Nassau, Bahamas and Key West and departs from Jacksonville, Florida. The price of the cruise includes cruise fare, food, all taxes, gratuities, receptions, and concert tickets.
 
For brochures, pricing and complete itinerary visit www.the-freemans.com/cruise.html .
 
The Freemans recently scored their latest #1 single with the lyric driven and poignant song “The Father & the Son.” Penned by celebrated songwriter Dianne Wilkinson, “The Father & the Son” spent four consecutive weeks at #1 on the AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) Top 40 Weekly Chart – the Southern Gospel’s most watched and respected weekly radio report.
 
“The Father & the Son” is the debut single from The Freeman’s much-anticipated new recording – Evidence. Four years in the making, Evidence is truly The Freemans’ most transparent and emotional release to date. Evidence features songs that were chosen in response to four pivotal years for the group, which were mired with multiple family deaths and extremely personal losses for individual group members. Those events took the group on an emotional journey that resonates throughout the new recording.
 
Evidence is now available at concert events and on The Freemans’ website.
 
To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com.  You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/thefreemans .
 
About The Freemans
The Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups.  History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry.  Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

Heavens Highway’s David Timms Receives Ordination

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Powerful Country/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway is excited to announce the ordination of group member David Timms.

Timms received his ordination as a minister of the Gospel on Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Living Water Community Church in Mooreville, Mississippi. Celebrated and award winning singer/songwriter Gerald Crabb preached the ordination service.

“We are so excited about this new area of ministry for Heavens Highway,” mentioned David Timms. “God has already begun to open doors for us to hold revivals and meetings as well as provide the special music because of this ordination. We can’t wait to see what roads the Lord takes us down now.”

“This has always been a dream of mine,” continued Timms. “Music has been an integral part of my life, but ministering the Word of God is such a passion of mine now, it only made sense that we combine the two giftings.”

If you would like to book Heavens Highway for a revival service or concert, the popular group recently signed a booking agreement with Bonnie White and the Rivergate Talent Agency.

For more information on the Rivergate Talent Agency – visit http://www.rivergatetalent.com .

Fans are encouraged to be listening for Heavens Highway’s latest single and follow-up to the group’s first two Top 40 singles – “Set Me Free From Me.” The song has already found a spot in the Top 20 on AbsolutelyGospel.com’s Top 40 Weekly Chart – currently ranking at #14 this week.

For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heavenshighway or MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/heavenshighwaygospel .

About Heavens Highway
Heavens Highway is one of the most powerful Country/Southern Gospel Groups in North Mississippi. Heavens Highway ministers to literally thousands each year in churches and benefits. For over eight years, their primary goal is to see lost souls saved and the lonely, hungry and misguided people of this world find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Members of Heavens Highway consist of David Timms, Marty Rock, Holly Nash, and Kathy Holcomb.

Heavens Highway Renews Publicity Agreement with Southern Spin Entertainment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (November 16, 2010) – Powerful Counry/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway has just renewed their contract with SSE Group, Inc.  The group has signed on for another year of exclusive publicity from Southern Spin Entertainment.  Heavens Highway will continue to have access to all media publications serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as marketing possibilities with the organization.

“Heavens Highway is a group to watch,” mentioned Chris D. Unthank of SSE Groups, Inc. “These guys are extremely talented, and they have a sound and message that connects with people. We are excited to be a part of their ministry for another year!”

“We’ve been very pleased with the work that SSE has done for our ministry,” mentioned David Timms of Heavens Highway. “These guys believe in what we do, and it’s not often that you find a company like that. It’s never been about the bottom line for them, and we appreciate that so much!”

Heavens Highway will be entering the studio in the first part of 2011 for their next mainline release – and first with new members Holly Nash and Kathy Holcomb.

Heavens Highway has been making their mark at Southern Gospel radio. Fresh on the heels of scoring their first Singing News and AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 hits (“Longing to Go” and “When God Makes a Promise”), Heavens Highway recently released their new single to Southern Gospel radio. The single, titled “Set Me Free From Me,” was released to Southern Gospel radio earlier through both Spin-N-Motion Promotions and Patterson Promotions.
 
For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heavenshighway .
 
About Heavens Highway
Heavens Highway is one of the most powerful Country/Southern Gospel Groups in North Mississippi. Heavens Highway ministers to literally thousands each year in churches and benefits. For over seven years, their primary goal is to see lost souls saved and the lonely, hungry and misguided people of this world find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Members of Heavens Highway consist of Marty Rock, David Timms, Jerry Taylor, and newest members Holly Nash and Kathy Holcomb.

Kathy Holcomb Joins Heavens Highway

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (November 12, 2010) – Powerful Country/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway is pleased to announce the addition of Kathy Holcomb to the group.
 
David Timms of Heavens Highway said, “We are truly honored to have Kathy on board with this ministry. God has really blessed us, and we can’t wait to see what He has for the future.”
 
Kathy is from Pontotoc, Mississippi. She gained much experience singing Gospel music while singing with her family group – The Holcomb Sisters – for many years. Kathy grew up as a pastor’s child, and her father remains a mentor in her life. She is motivated by her love of God and His kingdom. Kathy has a great call on her life.
 
You can find out more information on Kathy by visiting http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .
 
Heavens Highway will enter the studio to record their brand new album featuring new group members Kathy Holcomb and Holly Nash in early 2011.
 
“We are excited about our future with these two ladies,” mentioned Timms. “We know this recoring is going to be a great ministry tool for us!”
 
Heavens Highway has been making their mark at Southern Gospel radio. Fresh on the heels of scoring their first Singing News and AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 hits (“Longing to Go” and “When God Makes a Promise”), Heavens Highway recently released their new single to Southern Gospel radio. The single, titled “Set Me Free From Me,” was released to Southern Gospel radio earlier through both Spin-N-Motion Promotions and Patterson Promotions.
 
For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/heavenshighway .
 
About Heavens Highway
Heavens Highway is one of the most powerful Country/Southern Gospel Groups in North Mississippi. Heavens Highway ministers to literally thousands each year in churches and benefits. For over seven years, their primary goal is to see lost souls saved and the lonely, hungry and misguided people of this world find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Members of Heavens Highway consist of Marty Rock, David Timms, Jerry Taylor, and newest members Holly Nash and Kathy Holcomb.

Heavens Highway Announces Addition of Holly Nash to Group

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (October 26, 2010) – Powerful Country/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway is pleased to announce the addition of Holly Nash to the group.

David Timms of Heavens Highway said, “We are so excited about Holly singing with us now. She’s got an incredible voice, and the desire for ministry in her life is great. We know God has big plans for this ministry, and we believe Holly is the right person for the job!”

“All I have ever wanted to do is sing. Nothing else seems to matter at that moment other than me singing to my Father. It’s an intimate moment for me and a place where no one else can go except for me. What I experience will never be obtained by someone else,” mentioned Holly. “That’s how awesome God is.”

Holly, who was raised in Oklahoma, was inspired by a multitude of artists and genres – including artists like CeCe Winans, Cindy Morgan, The Isaacs, Lanny Wolfe, Michael English, The Gaithers, and many more. Holly’s husband, Jonathan, has been involved in music ministry as well and is currently serving in the United States Navy. The couple is expecting their second child in May 2011.

You can find out more information on Holly by visiting http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .

Heavens Highway has been making their mark at Southern Gospel radio. Fresh on the heels of scoring their first Singing News and AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 hits (“Longing to Go” and “When God Makes a Promise”), Heavens Highway recently released their new single to Southern Gospel radio. The single, titled “Set Me Free From Me,” was released to Southern Gospel radio earlier through both Spin-N-Motion Promotions and Patterson Promotions.

For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/heavenshighwaygospel .

About Heavens Highway
Heavens Highway is one of the most powerful Country/Southern Gospel Groups in North Mississippi. Heavens Highway ministers to literally thousands each year in churches and benefits. For over seven years, their primary goal is to see lost souls saved and the lonely, hungry and misguided people of this world find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Members of Heavens Highway consist of Sharon Brown, Marty Rock, David Timms, Becky Justice and Jerry Taylor on rhythm guitar.

Heavens Highway Reaches Booking Agreement with Rivergate Talent Agency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Powerful Counry/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway is excited to announce a recent partnership that will assist the group in the area of booking and appearances. The popular group signed a booking agreement with Bonnie White and the Rivergate Talent Agency.

Bonnie White opened the doors of Rivergate Talent Agency in 1993.  Since entering the gospel music industry, Bonnie has made a lot of friends all over the world. Her down home friendly voice personifies her warm personality. She is always eager to work with churches, promoters, fairs, and other venues to fulfill talent needs at a reasonable price. Bonnie’s goal for Rivergate Talent Agency is to further the Gospel throughout the world with song through the ministry of Christian artists. Other artists with the Rivergate Talent Agency include the Dixie Echoes, Down East Boys, Gann Family, Four Fold, and others.

“We are very excited about working with Bonnie White,” mentioned David Timms of Heavens Highway. “She is a class act and works very hard for her artists! We know that this is going to be a fantastic partnership for our ministry!”

For more information on the Rivergate Talent Agency – visit http://www.rivergatetalent.com .

Heavens Highway has been making their mark at Southern Gospel radio. Fresh on the heels of scoring their first Singing News Top 40 hit, Heavens Highway recently released their new single to Southern Gospel radio.

The single, titled “When God Makes a Promise,” was released to Southern Gospel radio earlier through both Spin-N-Motion Promotions and Patterson Promotions. The new single can be found on Spin-N-Motion Radio Promotions March 2010 disc and Patterson Promotions Compilation, Vol. 1. This song was penned by Dove Award-winning songwriter Tina Sadler.

“When God Makes a Promise” is the follow-up single to “Longing to Go” – the group’s first Singing News Top 40 hit. The song spent several months on the chart before peaking at #34. In addition, the song was a regular fixture on the AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) Top 40 Chart, SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart, and other Southern Gospel radio reports.

Both “When God Makes a Promise” and “Longing to Go” are on Heavens Highway’s latest recording – Deep Roots.

For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/heavenshighwaygospel .

Heavens Highway Releases Follow-Up Single to First Top 40 Hit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh on the heels of scoring their first Singing News Top 40 hit, powerful Country/Southern Gospel group Heavens Highway is excited to announce the release of their new single to Southern Gospel radio.

The single, titled “When God Made a Promise,” was released to Southern Gospel radio this month through both Spin-N-Motion Promotions and Patterson Promotions. The new single can be found on Spin-N-Motion Radio Promotions March 2010 disc and Patterson Promotions Compilation, Vol. 1.

David Timms of Heavens Highway said, “We are so excited about releasing another song to Southern Gospel radio. We could not believe just how much radio got behind our last single – ‘Longing to Go.’ We know they are going to love ‘When God Made a Promise.’ It’s a song with a timeless message that we as a group believe in!”

“When God Made a Promise” is the follow-up single to “Longing to Go” – the group’s first Singing News Top 40 hit. The song spent several months on the chart before peaking at #34. In addition, the song was a regular fixture on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Chart, Southern Gospel Times Top 40 Fan Chart, and other Southern Gospel radio reports.

“When God Made a Promise” and “Longing to Go” are both on Heavens Highway’s latest recording – Deep Roots.

For more information on Heavens Highway, visit their website at http://www.heavenshighwaymusic.com .  You can also visit the band on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/heavenshighwaygospel .