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Patriot Quartet Completes New Project and Signs with EHA-Nashville

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Mansion Entertainment’s Patriot Quartet of Salvisa, KY, completed their latest project this month in the TBN studios in Hendersonville, TN and signed with EHA-Nashville. Producers, John Mathis, Jr. and Bill Dykes, (Manor House) noted their confidence and excitement in continuing to work with this established quartet that continues their music ministry that started as a trio in 1996. Their trademark is to stand for “God and Country” and to uplift and encourage in song. Traditionally, their style is similiar to the The Statesmen, The Blackwood Brothers, and the original Oak Ridge Boys quartets. Original songs, stability, and consistency keep the Patriot Quartet in the forefront as one of the region’s most beloved groups. They took their ministry to a national level in early 2011 with their Mansion signing and release of “Dedicated to the Cause” project. “Songs of Comfort” ministers to those mourning a loss and especially those who have suffered through the death of a loved-one. They are currently filling their 2012 calendar and accepting booking dates. Manor House Executive Director, Bill Dykes notes, “It’s an honor to work with this group of men who are not only dedicated to the ministry, but are on fire to keep our quartet style of music alive and well for future generations. They are a blessing to promote!”
For more info:
Patriot Quartet
399 Currens Road
Salvisa, Kentucky 40372
Darrell Gabhart
Night: 859-865-4420
Day: 502-598-9928 for Booking
Cell: 502-680-1429
Press kit or additional info:
Office@EHA-Nashville.com, Evie Hawkins 615-545-1241

Davis Family Awarded USAGEM “New Artist of the Year” in Nashville Ceremony

EHA-Nashville, TN} Manor House/Mansion Entertainment recording artist, the Davis Family, won the “New Artist of the Year” title at the Annual USAGEM Awards Show today. The trio has traveled regionally in the Mid-West area until this past year, when they took their music ministry to Nashville. Many doors continue to open for the group who have recently sang on stage with renowned, Alllison-Durham Speer, Sunday Edition, Mark Brown, and many more. The show was hosted by the Fox Brothers and included all genres of Christian music. For more info on the Davis Family: www.DavisFamilyMinistries.com or Office@EHA-Nashville.com

USAGEM Announces 8th Annual Convention and Award Show

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Mike Gardner, President of USAGEM, (United States Association of Gospel Entertainers & Musicians) announces the 8th Annual Convention and Awards Show to take place at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville, TN, November 18 & 19. Gardner notes that more information will be announced within the next few weeks. The next upcoming “God and Country Jubilee” concert will be held at the theatre Friday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. and features several music ministries, including the Manor House/Mansion Entertainment recording artists, The Davis Family of Washington, MO.
For more info on USAGEM:
www.usagem.org or contact USAGEM Publicist: Evie@EHA-Nashville.com

Zack Swain Accepting Selective Dates for “Fresh Anointing” Tour

Zack Swain

{EHA-Nashville, TN}  Zack Swain, Diamond Award Finalist for Instrumentalist of the Year, has announced his 2011 “Fresh Anointing Tour.” Swain will be taking selective dates for his national appearances through Mike Manning Promotions, of Savannah, Georgia. This extraordinary young man, with his trademark, “It is Well,” has been embraced by a broad fan-base that is full of diversity, by crossing boundaries of age and culture. His latest Manor House release, “Fresh Anointing,” will be featured on the tour and continues to be a favorite among fans.

Swain notes,”I am so excited to be doing this tour and connecting with friends and fans of my ministry. It has been a great year, and I’m really looking forward to being on the road doing some great dates. My plans are to do a little less touring, which will enable me to really focus on giving more and more quality performances. I want to give my all to the ministry and always let the love of Christ shine through in all that I do.”
Tour details can be found at www.zackswain.com
Booking: Mike Manning Promotions: 912-347-2502
For additional info on Zack Swain, visit:
www.EHA-Nashville.com
EHA-Nashville 11 Music Circle South, Suite 106 Nashville, TN 37203

The Mark Dubbeld Family Join Manor House Music

Franklin, TN (Mansion Entertainment) – The Mark Dubbeld Family signed a long term recording agreement with Manor House Music joining the Mansion family of artists.

The Mark Dubbeld Family consists of husband and wife, Mark and Janene Dubbeld and their 5 children; Vincent (19), Leighton (17), Elena (14), Channing (9) and Britton (6). Each of the Dubbeld children play an active role in the ministry from singing, playing instruments and sometimes contributing a new song.

Janene Dubbeld writes songs, devotionals, stories and is also a gifted speaker. Her focus is on healing hearts through compassionate speaking, restoring joy with her songs of faith, and exhorting Christians to live passionately for God. The song entitled, “Something Better In Mind”, written by Janene, was named one of the Top 40 songs of the year by the Gospel Music Association and was placed on the 2007 Dove Award preliminary ballot for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.

The patriarch of The Dubbeld Family is Mark who has sang Gospel Music since the age of 15. He has been singing full time for more than 27 years in churches, crusades, conferences and even a recent ESPN National Classic Pro Fishing Tournament. Mark had this to say about the recent signing; “We are very excited about signing with The Mansion Entertainment Family of Artist and Manor House. We believe that after singing for over 20 years in full time music ministry. The time is now to grow and reach for our fullest potential. We look forward to the release of a new single in January, and recording our new HD DVD at the Mansion in February. We feel blessed to be part the Mansion Entertainment Family.”

The Mark Dubbeld Family is currently enjoy radio success with their new single, “Living Oasis” and will be heading to Branson in 2011 to record a new project using Mansion’s state of the art facility.  For more information regarding The Mark Dubbeld Family visit their website at www.mjdubbeld.com. For more information on Manor House Music contact Executive Director Bill Dykes at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

(Pictured: L-R, Janene and Mark Dubbeld, Manor House Executive Director Bill Dykes )

Manor House Music Welcomes The Tacketts

Franklin, TN (Mansion Entertainment) December 22^nd, 2010 – Manor House Music recently welcomed The Tacketts to its family of artists by reaching a long term recording agreement with the trio.

The Ohio based Tacketts carry on a 30 year tradition of singing Gospel music. They are comprised of husband and wife, Jeff and Sarah Tackett and group member Jason Tackett. Jason is actually not a relative but happens to share the same family name. He met Jeff and Sarah while the three were performing together in their home church praise band.

Sarah Tackett is a former Miss Ohio and talent award winner in the Miss America Pageant. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Sarah has an extensive background in musical theater, TV, radio commercials and voice-overs. In addition to being a mother of four, singer and songwriter, she’s been a featured speaker, emcee, and performer for special events and women’s conferences.

Jeff Tackett began singing and touring at age eight with his family’s gospel group in churches and revivals throughout the country. As a preacher’s kid, he traveled to share in music ministry from 1979 to 1994. Since then Jeff has toured as a country and gospel performer. Jeff  is a versatile vocalist, composer and instrumentalist, playing piano, guitar, drums, bass, banjo, and steel guitar.

The Tacketts new Manor House project is scheduled for completion during the spring of 2011 utilizing Mansion’s state of the art recording facility in Branson, Missouri. For more information regarding The Tacketts visit their website at www.tackettmusic.com. For more information on Manor House Music contact Executive Director Bill Dykes at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

(Pictured: The Tacketts: Sarah, Jason and Jeff Tackett.)

Manor House Music Adds New Direction Trio

Franklin, TN (Mansion Entertainment) December 2nd, 2010 – The vocal trio, New Direction, recently joined the Manor House Music artist line up.

Based in Bradley, Illinois, New Direction was formed in 2005 by original group members Vern Grable  and Dave Mitchell. Randy DenBraven  joined the group in January 2009.  Vern sings tenor, Dave takes the lead, and Randy fills in with a rich baritone.  The trio has appeared with such artists as The Greenes, The Kingsmen, Three Bridges, HisSong Trio, The Hoppers, Brian Free & Assurance and Tribute Quartet.

A tentative date is scheduled in 2011 for New Direction to record their sophomore project in the state of the art Mansion recording studio in Branson, MO. For more information regarding New Direction visit their web site at www.newdirectiontrio.com. For more information regarding Manor House Music (a division of Mansion Entertainment) contact Executive Director Bill Dykes at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

Turning Point Announces Addition of New Drummer, Joey McNew

Franklin, TN (Mansion Entertainment) December 2^nd, 2010 – The award nominated Christian Country group Turning Point announced the addition of Joey McNew as the group’s new drummer.

“We auditioned Joey this week, and we knew right away he was the one God had sent to be a part of our group” stated group members Glenn Steed and Darryl Douglas. “He’s got a different sound than any of our previous drummers, Joey will be a good fit with our high energy concert performances and progressive song arrangements, and we’re very excited about him joining our group.”

Joey has a strong resume within the music community and joins Turning Point after performing with some of the biggest names in the music industry.  He began full-time with Turning Point during the month of November.

Turning Point’s single, “He Will”, hit #8 on the IMN Mainstream Weekly Chart and remains on the chart after 7 weeks. The song is also quickly climbing the Star Gospel Media Charts coming in at #2 on the Contemporary Christian chart this week. They also have the #2 song on the Star Gospel Media Country Gospel Charts with their single “Absence Of Faith”.
More information on Cheyenne recording artist, Turning Point, can be found at http://www.turningpointlive.net.

Dr. Mark Carman joins the Sojourners Quartet Ministry Team

Sojourners Quartet Signs Booking Agreement with EHA-Nashville

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Recently signed Manor House Music recording artists, The Sojourners Quartet, from Elizebeth City, NC came on board with Evie Hawkins in a booking agreement. The group includes Randy Rowsey, Woodie Kitchen, Gwen Music, and Richard Toms, and their experience on stage with many well-known recording artists has helped them to reach a wide audience in Southern Gospel music. The group has been recognized as an up-and-coming force in the industry and proved this point in the NQC Talent Competition as one of the top ten artists. The Sojourners Quartet’s freshman project with Manor House will be released to radio this fall and EHA-Nashville has included the group on a compilation disc for promoters and pastors. For a free copy of the compilation disc, contact EHA.
For Bookings:
Evie Hawkins
Music Row
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN
37203
615-545-1241
www.EHA-Nashville.com
Sojourners Quartet info: www.sojournersquartet.com
Manor House Music, a division of Mansion Records, www.themansionentertainment.com
bdykes@themansionentertainment.com