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New Music from Kelly Wright – The Love Train

New Music from Kelly Wright – The Love Train

Nashville, TN  – Exit 209 Records is proud to present a brand new project from renowned vocalist, Kelly Wright. The Love Train, produced by Tre’ Corley, features ten new songs of love, peace and unity. The project is available today on all digital and streaming platforms.

The Love Train is electric, with influences of gospel, country and pop, woven together to create a unique style that is indicative of Kelly Wright. Songs such as ‘The Love Train’, ‘This Little Light of Mine’ and ‘Free Indeed’ bring a smile with their upbeat grooves while selections such as ‘My America,’ ‘Take a Look Around,’ and ‘Savior’ are thought-provoking and personal. From beginning to end, The Love Train promotes unity and peace, celebrating that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

A unique entertainer and accomplished musician, many are familiar with Kelly’s work as an Emmy Award-Winning TV news journalist.  For over thirty years, Kelly has reported major news events across the globe, including co-hosting Fox News’ Fox and Friends Weekend and America’s News Headquarters Weekend.  Beyond his extensive resume in journalism, Kelly is prolific soloist who has graced stages such as the Apollo Theater, The Cotton Club, The Metropolitan Room and performed on programs with artists like Shirley Caesar, Cissy Houston, the late James Brown, Jonathan Butler and many more.
To stay up-to-date on current happenings, follow Kelly Wright on social media at @kellywrightmusic, or visit kellywrightworldwide.com

Williamsons Guest Of Fox News And Kelly Wright

Williamsons Guest Of
Fox News And Kelly Wright

Nashville, TN (August 29, 2017) The Williamsons recently finished up an East coast tour that took them to New Jersey and Pennsylvania. During their trip they had a few days off between concert appearances. The award- winning group spent time sightseeing in New York City. While in NYC they visited Time Square, the 9/11 Memorial, Chinatown, Little Italy and more. But, the highlight of their time in the Big Apple was getting to be the guest at Fox News.

At the National Quartet Convention in 2016, Darin Hebert formed a friendship with Fox News anchor Kelly Wright. Known primarily for his time on Fox News, Kelly Wright is also a Gospel singer and minister. Darin told Kelly they were in NYC and Kelly said, “I work Monday night. Come on over and I’ll show you around!” Kelly showed them around the Fox News campus, including various broadcast studios. “We were able to meet a few news contributors and Jesse Waters waved to us as he was running to do “The Five,” stated Donnie Williamson.

Kelly Wright in August 2017 SGNScoops

Kelly Wright’s alma mater is Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Ok, the home state of the Williamsons. “Kelly mentioned how he’d like to return to Oklahoma to minister. That was all it took and we are now planning a Williamsons/Kelly Wright week in the Sooner State – hopefully in the spring of 2018. We want to thank Kelly Wright and Fox News for being so gracious and showing us a wonderful time,” added Donnie.

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About The Williamsons

Williamsons

With musical roots going back to 1961, the Williamsons have solidified themselves as one of Gospel Music’s premier mixed groups. They have had numerous Top 20 Singing News hit songs including a #1 song, “Shout.” The Williamsons have appeared at major events including the National Quartet Convention, Silver Dollar City, Dollywood and many more. Fans have embraced this incredible group and have honored them with multiple awards including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Mixed Group of the Year.

The Williamsons ministry has reached millions around the world. They have appeared on television shows such as Daystar’s Gospel Music Showcase and on the TBN network. They have also ministered on missions trips to Kenya.

The Williamsons are signed to the Family Music Group record label and are represented by Butler Music Group.

About Butler Music Group

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Butler Music Group provides professional management and consulting services to Southern Gospel and Bluegrass artists including Dunaways, Heaven’s Mountain Band, Williamson’s, Old Time Preachers Quartet, Sacred Harmony, Coffmans, and Jason Davidson.

BMG subsidiary, Family Music Group, is the label and radio promotion division of BMG. Label artists include Dunaways, Williamsons, Old Time Preachers Qt and Jason Davidson. Radio Promotion artists include Canton Junction, David Phelps, Goodman Revival, Ivan Parker, Guy Penrod, Hagees, Jimmy Fortune, Oak Ridge Boys, Booth Brothers, Larry Gatlin, and many others.

Les Butler has been actively involved in Southern Gospel Music for 39 years as a musician, producer, manager, former publisher of the Singing News, and as a nationally syndicated radio host. Butler started Butler Music Group in 1978, and purchased Family Music Group in 2003. He is a past March of Dimes AIR award, as well as winner of the Paul Heil Broadcasting Award in 2011. Butler’s syndicated radio show, Les Butler and Friends, is heard across America and abroad. Butler’s playing and production credits include Palmetto State Quartet, Darryl Worley, Richard Sterban, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, Fairfield Four, Steeles, Dunaways, Crabb Family, Easter Brothers, Marksmen Quartet, Earl Scruggs, Bowling Family, Jimmy Fortune, Marty Raybon, Larry Gatlin and many more. Butler’s publishing companies are Hurry-Up Publishing/BMI and Hush Jean/ASCAP. He continues to host a daily Southern and Bluegrass Gospel video blog at southerngospel365.com.

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Fox News Anchor & Recording Artist, Kelly Wright, Releases Songs of Inspiration

Fox News Anchor & Recording Artist, Kelly Wright, Releases Songs of Inspiration

Hendersonville, TN  – A familiar face to millions of Fox News viewers, Kelly Wright has been reporting on news events across the globe for over three decades. As a singer, he has had the opportunity to share the stage with legendary talents and present his music to audiences across the country.  Daywind Records is proud to partner with Kelly Wright to release his first new project in over five years, entitled Songs of Inspiration.

A collection of songs near and dear to Kelly’s heart, Songs of Inspiration delivers lyrics that have resonated throughout his life and support his passion of preaching the good news in a bad-news world. The project was produced by Gary Prim and features timeless favorites such as ‘Amazing Grace,’ ‘Jesus Loves Me,’ and ‘Blessed Assurance,’ as well as new additions ‘America Great Again,’ and ‘Take A Look Around.’

The first radio single, ‘America Great Again,’ urges listeners to join together in unity and return to the fundamental truths upon which the nation was founded.  The song released to radio in May and has been resonating with audiences during the patriotic season.

Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Mark Lowry, Legacy Five, Adam Crabb, Browders, Jim Brady Trio, Greater Vision, Joseph Habedank, The Hoppers, Karen Peck & New River, Michael English, Bowling Family, Tribute, Nelons, Brian Free & Assurance, Blackwood Brothers Quartet and Wilburn & Wilburn.  Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Sony RED, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes.

2011 National Quartet Convention Filled With Memorable Moments

Louisville, KY– The 54th Annual National Quartet Convention officially

Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Gaither Vocal Band were featured during a special reunion event on Thursday, and also made an appearance during Friday evening's concert line-up at the 2011 NQC.

concluded on Saturday, September 17, following six days and seven nights filled with memorable moments, special reunions, local and national television exposure and more than 75 hours of music, music and more music. The event kicked off on Sunday evening, September 11 at Louisville’s Kentucky Fair & Expo Center and continued throughout the week, as Southern Gospel Music fans from more than 40 states and at least a half dozen countries traveled to the city of Louisville, KY, for the 2011 Convention. In addition to the many popular quartets, trios, duets and soloists featured throughout the week, prominent keynote speakers included Dr David Jeremiah, Dr Charles Stanley and former

Attorney General John Ashcroft, as well as Fox New Correspondent, Kelly Wright.

The National Quartet Convention, which first began in 1957 in Memphis, TN, offers fans of Southern Gospel Music the convenience of seeing and hearing their favorite groups at a single event, as well as meeting those favorites, purchasing their music, videos and much more at any one of the 500 exhibit booths which span throughout 175,000 square feet. Southern Gospel Music lovers enjoy their favorite music all day long, as music spectaculars begin each morning and continue until nearly midnight each evening, with performances by such popular and multi-award winning recording artists as The Gaither Vocal Band, Jason Crabb, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Isaacs, and Jeff & Sheri Easter.

One special highlight of the week included the very first NQC Christmas Day on

Tuesday, as the day kicked off with a special bonus Christmas concert. Christmas decorations decked the hallways of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, and the evening concluded with a special NQC Christmas In September music extravaganza.

Another highlight included the Dixie Melody Boys’ 50th Anniversary Celebration, featuring the reunion of more than 40 past and present Quartet members. Other reunion appearances included the Gaither Vocal Band Reunion, the Hinsons Reunion, as well as the Rambos Tribute. Each Reunion Tribute featured former classic standards recorded and made popular by each of the groups.

The 3rd Annual NQC Cancer Walk, hosted by Janet Paschal, proved to be another huge success, as more than 100 walkers braved a cold, drizzly Louisville morning on Thursday to participate in the event. The event raised $1783.00 for the American Cancer Society.

Reflecting upon the 2011 NQC, Executive Vice President, Clarke Beasley, stated that the overall success of the event was most evident to all who attended the event. “It was truly a special year, filled with many memorable moments. Attendance was very strong, and our attendees were truly blessed by all they saw and heard.”

The 2012 National Quartet Convention will take place September 9-15, 2012 in Louisville at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. Visit www.nqconline.com, as a complete schedule of events will be posted in the coming weeks.