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THE ERWINS POISED FOR BANNER YEAR WITH GRAMMY® NOMINATION, DOVE AWARD AND NEW HIT SINGLE

THE ERWINS POISED FOR BANNER YEAR WITH GRAMMY® NOMINATION, DOVE AWARD AND NEW HIT SINGLE

NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Fueled by their recent Dove Award win, a single currently climbing radio charts, and a new album on the horizon, StowTown Records’ breakout sibling quartet The Erwins are stepping into 2021 with their first-ever GRAMMY® Award nomination. The Texas-based group’s 2019 What Christmas Really Means is nominated for a GRAMMY® in the Best Roots Gospel Album category alongside recordings by such legendary artists as The Crabb Family, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Mark Bishop and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. 
 
Lauded for their modern take on classic Southern Gospel harmonies, The Erwins celebrated another milestone last fall as “The Power Of An Empty Tomb” earned the Dove Award for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. The Joel Lindsey-penned ballad is featured on the siblings’ acclaimed 2018 recording Watch & See. 
 
In addition, the quartet’s latest single— a reimagined new rendition of Casting Crowns’ hit “Nobody”— is currently impacting Southern Gospel radio charts. The genre-spanning track from The Erwins’ latest project, Favorites: On Repeat, was written by Bernie Herms, Matthew West and Casting Crowns’ Mark Hall.
 
Keith, Kody, Kris and Katie Erwin have been singing together their entire lives. They grew up performing in countless churches and at events around the country with their parents, who have served as full-time evangelists for more than 40 years. The group’s 2011 debut, What Really Matters, featured the Erwin brothers, with Katie officially joining the lineup later that year on the follow-up project, Jesus In A Song. In the decade since, The Erwins have released six subsequent recordings, as well as the GRAMMY®-nominated What Christmas Really Means. The group has been featured on various multi-artist collaborations, including Fanny Crosby: Newly Discovered Hymns and Songs, a StowTown Records release showcasing selections by Jason Crabb, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Collingsworth Family, Charles Billingsley and Rhonda Vincent, among others.
 
StowTown Records was founded in 2011 by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun and welcomed partners Landon Beene and Nate Goble in 2014. A powerhouse independent Gospel music label, StowTown is home to renowned pop/Inspirational artists Charles Billingsley, Cana’s Voice, TaRanda Greene and Jody McBrayer, as well as acclaimed comedian Tim Lovelace, and some of Southern Gospel’s biggest names, including Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Doug Anderson, The Browns, Tiffany Coburn, The Collingsworth Family, The Erwins, The Guardians, Trey Ivey, The Kramers, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Devin McGlamery, The Perrys, The Steeles, The Taylors and Triumphant. Distributed worldwide via Provident/Sony Distribution, StowTown Records artists have garnered multiple GMA Dove Awards and chart-topping releases.
 
For further information, visit erwinministries.com, stowtownrecords.com

Beyond the Song: The Erwins sing Christmas

Jantina Baksteen visited with the Erwins lately and talked to them about their new Christmas album, “What Christmas Really Means.” These siblings have been very busy this year, but also added a Christmas tour to their schedule. Keith, Kody, Kris, and Katie continue to grow their ministry and their fan base with each recording. Kris commented on this holiday offering, their seventh project, and what the season is all about for this family.

“The Christmas season has always been a huge and special time for The Erwin household,” says Kris. “We usually take a lot of time off in December to be with family, but this year we are so excited to be doing our first Christmas tour with the new album. For this album, we wanted to mix some old songs with some new songs while keeping the theme of proclaiming the birth of Christ. We believe we have found the perfect songs that every age can enjoy and be pointed to the Savior. We are looking forward to sharing these songs and this season with you all.”

We hope you enjoy this new Christmas song by The Erwins. Look for more of Jantina Baksteen’s interview with the Erwins in the January issue of SGNScoops. Special thanks to each of these gospel artists for taking a moment to share your hearts with Janitina and with SGNScoops. You can find The Erwins on the web, and look for them on Facebook HERE.

“Give Me A Star” LYRIC VIDEO
Song produced by Wayne Haun & StowTown Records
Video produced by Ben Wolfe https://youtu.be/JP4Tt8iqorQ

About the Erwins (Bio from the Erwins Facebook page)

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IMC CONCERTS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR PRAISEFEST BRANSON FALL RETREAT

IMC CONCERTS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR PRAISEFEST BRANSON FALL RETREAT

Johnson City, Tennessee – Prominent concert promotions company, IMC has announced plans to present a new Praisefest event in Branson, MO, in the fall of 2020. Eight years ago the successful promotions team conceived the idea of presenting an exciting weekend of Gospel music in the Ozark Mountains town of Branson, Missouri, a city that is famously known for its diverse entertainment theaters. That first year the event took place at the state-of-the-art Mansion Theatre.

The 2020 Praisefest Branson Fall Retreat will include performances by such popular recording artists as Greater Vision, The Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, The Whisnants, The Perrys, Brian Free & Assurance, The Nelons, The Ball Brothers, Joseph Habedank and The Erwins. Renowned speaker, Jim Cymbala, Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in Brooklyn, N.Y., will also be featured, as well as popular singer/songwriter and Christian comedian, Mark Lowry. “We’re really excited to be able to provide another opportunity for people to get together for a few days to enjoy some great Gospel music, lots of laughs, great fellowship and wonderful worship experiences in a unique atmosphere,” states Greater Vision’s Gerald Wolfe.

StowTown Records Announces Release of The Erwins’ “Watch & See”

StowTown Records Announces Release of The Erwins’ “Watch & See”

Nashville, TN  – StowTown Records is proud to announce the successful release of Watch & See by The Erwins. Performing at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, on their August 24 release day, they wowed audiences by debuting many of the songs from the new project.

The family group, comprised of siblings Keith, Kody, Kris and Katie Erwin, displays harmonies only achieved by familial voices. Their talents are highlighted on Watch & See, and the passion you hear in each note comes from a genuine place of worship.

“We take finding the lyrics God would have us carry with us very seriously,” shares Keith Erwin. “We cannot wait to let the world hear the lyrics He has given us through these amazing songwriters. There is no doubt in my mind that each song was divinely sent to us for this particular season in our ministry. We are excited and humbled to see what God is going to do to help others.”

The first single from the project, “Watch & See,” is also the first co-write for Kris Erwin. Penned with seasoned writers Jason Cox and Kenna West, “Watch & See” is being well received by radio listeners nationwide. Ernie Haase, co-founder of StowTown Records, also happened to be performing at Silver Dollar City on The Erwins’ release day and invited them to perform their new single during the Ernie Haase & Signature Sound set at the Echo Hollow Amphitheatre that evening. The standing ovation they received couldn’t have spoken louder for The Erwins.

Haase surprised the group that morning, during their first show of the day, and expressed his excitement about their new project. “I’m here to celebrate your release,” Ernie said to a shocked Katie Erwin. After inviting them to crash his party that evening, Ernie continued, “I’ve been in the music business for 30 years now, and I’ve seen a lot of people come and go. These guys are the real deal, and we (StowTown Records) are very proud of them.”

Watch & See is available at retail and digital outlets worldwide and is distributed by Sony/Provident Distribution.

The Erwins Head West!

The Erwins Head West!

The Erwins have experienced many firsts in the last few years as their ministry has expanded. This weekend, they’ll conquer another one – their first West Coast tour.

The Erwins Sign with Main Stage Artist Bureau For Appearance Scheduling

The Erwins Sign with Main Stage Artist Bureau For Appearance Scheduling

(October 17, 2017) – The Erwins are excited to announce their partnership with Main Stage Artist Bureau for booking representation.

The Erwins and Joseph Habedank Embark on The Resurrection of Faith Tour

The Erwins The Erwins and Joseph Habedank Embark on The Resurrection of Faith Tour Nashville, TN (June 15, 2017) — What do you get when you bring together two of Gospel music’s most exciting, beloved and young artists? You get The Resurrection of Faith Tour. Joseph Habedank and The Erwins are uniting to present The Resurrection of Faith Tour, bringing together their music ministries for a special evening. With both artists deep commitment to ministry and their musical excellence, this night is not to be missed! Kicking off Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Texas and hitting select tour markets throughout the end of 2017, the tour promises to be a delight to audiences of all ages. The Erwins are a true gospel music success story. The family participated in the NQC Talent Shows in 2001, 2005, then sang in Regional Showcases in 2010 and won ‘Best of the Week’ in 2011. They’ve been awarded Favorite New Mixed Group at the Singing News Fan Awards and appeared on the GMA Dove Awards Telecast. They’ve been featured on Daystar TV’s Gospel Music Showcase, The Music City Show, and performed the National Anthem by request of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The family has been featured by People Magazine, Singing News, Simple Grace, and more. During their earlier years, the family would sing for anyone who would listen, quite literally anywhere. One evening at Freedom Hall, the young family found themselves in an elevator with Vestal Goodman. Of course, they sang for her. In typical Vestal fashion, after they sang she laid hands on them and prayed over them for God to bless and use them in a mighty way. It’s safe to say that God heard that prayer. Joseph Habedank is a multi-award-winning and Dove Award nominated singer/songwriter. Joseph has a unique and powerful testimony that has been featured on Fox News, TBN’s Praise the Lord, and in such publications as Billboard Magazine, CCM Magazine, Christian Post, New Release Today, Christian Today, and Glenn Beck’s The Blaze. Joseph was awarded Singing News Magazine’s New Soloist of the Year in 2014. Additionally, he was awarded Young Artist of the Year in 2009 by the fans of Gospel Music and Songwriter of the Year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in 2011. His songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire, Gold City, Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Lauren Talley, The Hoppers, The Kingsmen, Ivan Parker, Jeff & Sheri Easter, and many more.  He has helped write two nationally charted number one songs and in 2010, “If You Knew Him” (written with Rodney Griffin) was nominated for Southern Gospel Song of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards and won the Singing News Fan Award for Song of the Year.  Joseph currently resides just outside Nashville, TN with his wife, Lindsay. Joseph Habedank and his wife , Lindsay The Resurrection of Faith Tour is booked exclusively by The Caldwell agency. More information can be found at ErwinMinistries.com and JosephHabedank.com TOUR DATES Thursday, June 22, 2017 Gilmer Civic Center 1925 N Wood St Gilmer TX 75644 For Information: 903-746-2353 Friday, June 23, 2017 Cultural Activities Center 3011 N 3rd St Temple, TX, United States For Information: 214-862-1069 www.crimsonriverministries.com Friday, June 30, 2017 Liberty Civic Auditorium 314 W Main St Liberty SC 29657 For Information: 864-918-5599 www.southerngospelconcert.com Friday, October 6, 2017 First Baptist Church 38 Canal St Port Crane, NY 13833 For Information: 607-648-8076 www.firstbaptist-portcrane.org/index.html For booking information contact: Scott Caldwell The Caldwell Agency (615)436-0469  For more Gospell music news click here. .

Kody Erwin readmitted to hospital

Kody Erwin

Kody Erwin has been battling viral meningitis since May 10th. He sings with his family, The Erwins and is married to Cayla.

Please continue to pray for Kody.

KODY ERWIN ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL

Kody Erwin of The Erwins

NASHVILLE, TN. (May 10, 2017) – Kody Erwin, bass vocalist for family group, The Erwins, has been admitted to a Nashville-area hospital. He has been diagnosed with Viral Meningitis/Encephalitis.

The Erwins started singing as soon as they were each able to talk.  Appearing

The Erwins’ new release, Only Faith Can See

over 270 dates a year with their mother and father, who have been in full-time evangelism for 40 years, they have been traveling full-time their entire life singing in concerts, revivals, and conferences all across the country.  Three of the four siblings, Keith (born 11-12-92), Kody (born 4-26-94) and Kris (born 5-5-96) performed as a trio until 2013, when the group announced that their little sister, Katie (born 9-19-00), would be joining the group full-time on stage officially making them a Mixed Group.

IT’S A GIRL! KODY & CAYLA ERWIN ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF LANEY BROOKE

IT’S A GIRL!
KODY & CAYLA ERWIN ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF LANEY BROOKE

Edgewood, TX – The Erwins have a brand new member to add to the family. Kody & Cayla Erwin are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Laney Brooke on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3:35 PM. Baby Laney came in at a healthy 7 lbs., 11 oz. and 20 1/2″ long. The family is resting and enjoying the new addition at home. This is the first child for Kody and Cayla.

“Kayla and I are thankful and praise God for a healthy baby girl,” states Kody. “We can’t wait for you all to meet her!”

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