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Praise Incorporated Back Full Time

Praise Incorporated Back Full Time

Benbrook, Texas. Steve Sam- founder & president of Praise Incorporated Is pleased to announce the re-igniting of Praise Inc back into full time traveling ministry.

Branson Gospel Music Revival To Be Held At Tri-Lakes Center Next Week

Four-day event to include Dino, HisSong and others and will benefit Convoy Of Hope Disaster Relief

BRANSON, Mo. – (June 23, 2011) – The Branson Gospel Music Revival (formerly Convention) is returning to Branson, Missouri for the third time next week. The four-day annual event heads to a new venue this year, the Tri-Lakes Center, 2527 State Highway 248 in Branson.

Taking place Tuesday, June 28 – Friday, July 1, the gospel celebration consists of daily matinee and evening concerts featuring approximately 75 Gospel musicians from across the United States.

Dino, HisSong, Beyond the Ashes, Kenny Bishop, Ann Downing, Mike Allen, The Williamsons, Praise Incorporated, 2nd Generation, Voices of Glory, Jay Stone Singers, McMillan and Life, Rod Burton, Lynda Lynn, Sunday Edition, Mystery Men, and more will be part of the Revival, which organizers say puts the spotlight on the gospel message.

Also returning will be the popular SGN Scoops Diamond Awards, as well as the Tribute to Albert Brumley and  “Piano Praise” segments. Additionally, a  “New Faces” afternoon concert geared toward teens and those “young at heart” has been added. A Branson GMR Prayer Team, who will pray with audience members and artists alike during the week, is a new addition this year as well.

“We continue to learn and grow and are striving to make this an even more enjoyable event, one that continues to attract new people to this great city every summer,” co-owner and host Rod Burton stated. “Meanwhile, our focus continues to be on fostering a time of refreshing and encouragement for our artists as well as the audience.”

Having won the “Pacesetter of the Year” award from AbsolutelyGospel.com for the second consecutive year, Burton and his wife and partner, Kelly Burton, look forward to building on the success of what they still consider a very new event.

“It has been a true honor to receive some Gospel industry accolades,” Kelly mentions. “What we hope that sort of recognition translates to is more people coming to hear the truly fantastic artists who gather here with us in Branson every summer, so they can receive the message of faith being offered through gospel music.”

On that note, the couple has announced that Wednesday, June 29, will be “Disaster Relief Night” at the Revival, with a portion of all ticket and program book proceeds going to aid victims of Branson and Hollister area flooding as well as the recent catastrophic tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Donations will be made to the Assemblies of God relief organization Convoy of Hope, which has already provided substantial assistance throughout the region.

Concerts are scheduled daily Tuesday, June 28 through Friday, July 1 from noon-4:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $18.00 per day for adults and can be purchased by calling the Tri Lakes Center at 1-800-785-1550 or 417-336-0219.

More information about Branson Gospel Music Revival can be found at www.BransonGMR.com or by calling 615-530-3726.

Praise Incorporated announced today the departure of bass singer, Greg Bares

{EHA-Nashville, Tn} Praise Incorporated announced today the departure of bass singer, Greg Bares, from the quartet. Manager, Steve Sam, notes, “We would like to thank Greg Bares for over 3 years of dedication to this Ministry. We wish both him and Sharon well in their future endeavors and we are sure God will continue to use them along their journey. We are now accepting auditions for new bass vocalist. Please send your bio, picture, and mp3 to zack@zackswain.com or steve@praiseincorporated.com

This Week on Gospel Music Today

The guests on the current edition of Gospel Music Today are Praise, Incorporated, and Forgiven Quartet. The Feature Group is The Sonmen Quartet, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Ken and Jean visit the Gospel Barn, in Ochelata, OK, to hear 7 Mile Road and The Dixie Melody Boys. Jean reviews a new CD by Sunday Edition, and the show features singing by The Whisnants and The Florida Boys. The latest Gospel Music Today webcast is online now at

http://www.gospelmusictoday.com/

Branson Gospel Music Revival Launches Prayer Ministry

BRANSON, Mo. – (January 26, 2011) – Rod & Kelly Burton, owners of YMR Music Productions, LLC and promoters of the award-winning Branson Gospel Music Revival, are excited to announce a new prayer ministry to offer artists and organizations involved in the annual event.

Kelly Burton said, “So many of us that are involved in this event have become like family. And as a family, we want to be able to lift each other up in prayer when we need to. We’ve already had a pretty devastating January with the loss of Susan Unthank of AbsolutelyGospel.com and the critical accident of Appointed by Grace’s Randy Woodrome. Both of these people have been active participants of our ‘family,’ and we know that God has acted on their behalf because of the prayers lifted up.”

Wanda Deering, wife of Branson Gospel Music Revival board member Wayne Deering, will be heading up the Email Prayer Ministry. Those who would like to submit a prayer request to the ministry or who would like to be a part of the intercessory prayer team can email prayer@bransongmc.com.

“Many artists and supporters know Ms. Wanda from her attendance at countless gospel events,” mentioned Rod Burton. “We are so grateful for her passion for prayer. Please know that needs shared with her will be taken to heart, taken to the throne, and taken no farther. We encourage you to share your needs & promise no request will be taken for granted.”

The Branson Gospel Music Revival (formerly Convention) will be returning to Branson, Missouri for the third time late last year. The Burtons also announced that the four-day annual event will be changing venues, relocating in 2011 to the Tri-Lakes Center, 2527 State Highway 248 in Branson.

The Branson Gospel Music Revival will be held Tuesday, June 28 – Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Tri-Lakes Center. Over a hundred gospel artists from across the country will be there to perform, including returning favorites HisSong, Beyond the Ashes, Freedom, Kenny Bishop, Dan Keeton Quartet, The Williamsons, Praise Incorporated, 2nd Generation, Jay Stone Singers, McMillan and Life, Rod Burton, Lynda Lynn, Sunday Edition, Mystery Men Quartet, and more.

They also confirmed the return of Branson’s Dino Kartsonakis, who will headline one night of the event.  Also returning will be the popular SGN Scoops Diamond Awards and the “Piano Jubilee.”

Tickets have already gone on sale and can be purchased from the Tri-Lakes Center box office by calling (417) 336-0219.

More information about Branson Gospel Music Revival can be found at www.BransonGMR.com or by calling (708) 362-8172.

Manor House Music Adds Praise Incorporated To Its Roster

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) August 25, 2010 – Manor House Music recently added Praise Incorporated to its roster of artists.

Praise Incorporated is comprised of group members Steve Sam (lead), Ron Higgins (tenor), Dodd Meadows (baritone) and Greg Bares (bass). This group of Texans, with decades of music experience between them, has appeared at such unique venues as The National Street Rod Association and fairgrounds from Oklahoma to Vermont. They recently recorded for the TV show, “Jammin For Jesus” at The Mansion Theater in Branson, which airs on Gospel Music Television. Praise Incorporated has also shared the stage with artists such as Karen Peck & New River, Brian Free & Assurance, Triumphant Quartet, Gold City, The Talley Trio, Michael English and many others. Add to that, honors such as 2005 Horizon Group of the Year and a Top 5 nomination in U.S. Gospel News for ‘New Excelling Artist of the Year’.
 
Not only has Praise Incorporated been acknowledged for their live performance but their project, “Contagious Praise”, was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 along with a song from that same project, “There’s A Miracle Coming”.
 
Manor House Music, a division of Mansion Entertainment, is headed by Executive Director Bill Dykes. For more information regarding Praise Incorporated visit www.praiseinc.com and for more information regarding Manor House Music visit www.themansionentertainment.com or contact Mr. Dykes at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.

(Pictured left to right: Gregg Bares, Steve Sam, Dodd Meadows and Ron Higgins)
 
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