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Southern Plainsmen Named Gospel Gold Artist of the Year at 2011 Harvest Music Festival

HORNBECK, La. – (November 28, 2011) – West-Central Louisiana’s Southern Plainsmen were recently honored 2011 Harvest Music Festival. The group was named the 2011 “Gospel Gold Artist of the Year.”

“God has given us many wonderful and humbling gifts this year, including this new award,” mentioned Marcelle Slaughter of the Southern Plainsmen. “We have to give special thanks to everyone who cast a vote for us. We are truly honored by this wonderful gift that you have given us.”

The “Gospel Gold Artist of the Year” Award was handed out as a part of the Harvest Music Festival which was held this past November 10-12, 2011 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center.

In addition to this award, the Southern Plainsmen Quartet were recently inducted into the North Louisiana Gospel Music Hall of Fame. On Friday evening, October 21, 2011, the Southern Plainsmen received this career high at the induction ceremony, which took place at The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Earlier this year, the Southern Plainsmen were honored by the South Texas Gospel Music Association (STGMA) at the organization’s annual event.  The Southern Plainsmen were named this year’s Group of the Year. In addition, baritone vocalist Allen Doyle was named the 2011 Male Vocalist of the Year.

For more information on the Southern Plainsmen, visit their website at http://www.southernplainsmen.com/ .  You can also visit the group on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SouthernPlainsmen .

About the Southern Plainsmen

The Southern Plainsmen were organized in May 1978 in the rolling pine-hills of West-Central Louisiana, and is an outreach of the Southern Plainsmen Ministries, Inc., a non-profit Christian organization.  The group has released 20 recordings in its impressive 30 years history.  The group currently consists of Marcelle Slaughter, Allen Doyle, and Aaron Allen. The group’s current release – Simply…Faith! released in 200

Southern Plainsmen Quartet Nominated for Gospel Gold Artist of the Year at 2011 Harvest Music Festival

West-Central Louisiana’s Southern Plainsmen Quartet is honored to be nominated for the Harvest Music Festival’s “Gospel Gold Artist of the Year.”

“We are so humbled by this organization’s recognition of our group,” mentioned Southern Plainsmen’s Marcelle Slaughter. “We are excited to be a part of the event, and can’t wait to meet all kinds of new people!”

The “Gospel Gold Artist of the Year” Award is handed out to artists as a part of the Harvest Music Festival which is to be held this coming November 10-12, 2011 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the Music Road Hotel and Convention Center.

To place your vote for the Southern Plainsmen as the 2011 “Gospel Gold Artist of the Year” – visit www.cityofgoldenterprises.com .

Individuals interested in being a part of the convention can also visit the site and reference the Southern Plainsmen in their registration information.

The Southern Plainsmen were recently honored by the South Texas Gospel Music Association (STGMA) at the organization’s annual event.

The Southern Plainsmen were named this year’s Group of the Year. In addition, baritone vocalist Allen Doyle was named the 2011 Male Vocalist of the Year.

For more information on the Southern Plainsmen Quartet, visit their website at http://www.southernplainsmen.com/ .  You can also visit the group on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SouthernPlainsmen .

About the Southern Plainsmen Quartet

The Southern Plainsmen Quartet was organized in May 1978 in the rolling pine-hills of West-Central Louisiana, and is an outreach of the Southern Plainsmen Ministries, Inc., a non-profit Christian organization.  The group has released 20 recordings in its impressive 30 years history. The group’s current release – Simply…Faith! released in 2009.

Southern Plainsmen Quartet Honored by Southern Texas Gospel Music Association

HORNBECK, La. – (May 24, 2011) – West-Central Louisiana’s Southern Plainsmen Quartet were recently honored by the South Texas Gospel Music Association (STGMA) at the organization’s annual event.   The Southern Plainsmen were named this year’s Group of the Year. In addition, baritone vocalist Allen Doyle was named the 2011 Male Vocalist of the Year.   Marcelle Slaughter of the Southern Plainsmen Quartet said, “We are so honored to have received this awards by such a great organization. The STGMA is a fantastic organization, and we are trilled that they would honor us in such a manner.

The STGMA strives to enlist singing groups, musicians, churches, and other supporters of gospel music into working together in one accord. STGMA invites churches to begin hosting concerts and asking those who do have regular singings to have at least one more–during the year. STGMA assists performing members in securing concert dates at churches and promotes the music ministries of STGMA members. Through the STGMA website, we provide news and concert information to all visitors to the website.

For more information on the STGMA – visit www.stgma.org . The Southern Plainsmen recently announced their partnership with humanitarian organization World Vision.  The Southern Plainsmen Quartet are now artist advocates for the organization – spreading the word at concerts, churches, and various other dates that the quartet may perform at.   For more information on the Southern Plainsmen Quartet, visit their website at http://www.southernplainsmen.com/ .  You can also visit the group on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SouthernPlainsmen .   About the Southern Plainsmen Quartet The Southern Plainsmen Quartet was organized in May 1978 in the rolling pine-hills of West-Central Louisiana, and is an outreach of the Southern Plainsmen Ministries, Inc., a non-profit Christian organization.  The group has released 20 recordings in its impressive 30 years history.  The group currently consists of Marcelle Slaughter, Jordan Mothershed, Allen Doyle, Mike Burkhalter, and Aaron Allen. The group’s current release – Simply…Faith! released in 2009.

Manor House Music Signs Hearts of Grace

Brentwood, TN (Mansion Entertainment) October 29th, 2010 – Manor House Music recently signed the Southern Gospel trio, Hearts of Grace, to a recording agreement.
 
Hearts of Grace debuted in 2000 by opening for Karen Peck and New River at a concert in Sweeny, Texas. Since then, this South Texas based group comprised of Christine Scott, Connie Maynor and Floyd Scott, has been acknowledged by Southern Gospel fans and industry for their performance and songwriting. The South Texas Gospel Music Association honored Hearts of Grace with the 2010 Trio of The Year Award while Christine was honored the prior year with the 2009 Female Vocalist of The Year Award by the same association.  Hearts of Grace has been featured artists for Dove Broadcasting for the past two years. Their self-penned national radio releases “He Lifts Me Up” and “Beyond The Clouds” have seen charting success on the Radio Active Airplay charts and other artists have sought after and recorded their material.
 
November will see Hearts of Grace in Mansion’s state of the art recording facilities working on their new project. More details regarding this new release will be announced at a later date. You can find more information regarding Hearts of Grace by visiting their website at www.heartsofgracemusic.com. For more information regarding Manor House Music contact Executive Director Bill Dykes at bdykes@themansionentertainment.com.