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The Ladd Family Nominated for “Fan Favorite Artist of the Year” in 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards

ROCK HILL, S.C. – (January 30, 2012) – Emerging Southern Gospel duo The Ladd Family were surprised this month to see their name among the 10 nominees for “Fan Favorite Artist of the Year” in the highly-respected Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards.
 
“To say we were shocked is an understatement,” mentioned Paul Ladd of the Ladd Family. “We are so humbled by this nomination. To think that our fans would place us in the same category as artists like the Gaither Vocal Band, The Perrys, Booth Brothers, and Triumphant Quartet is very inspiring. We appreciate and love everyone that placed a vote for us this year.”
 
Due to a surge in social networking sites like Facebook.com and Twitter.com – The Ladd Family joined a diverse group of artists in the category.
 
Chris Unthank, Editor-in-Chief of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, “What we really appreciate about this year’s Fan Favorite category is just how spread out the nominees are. You have fantastic up-and-coming artists like The Ladd Family who did their part and got their fan base involved along long-time favorites. It really shows just how unique our industry is and how impressive the Southern Gospel fans can be.”
 
The Fan Favorite Artist of the Year category is the only one where the nominees are strictly chosen by the fans. The nominees in the other 23 award categories are chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and select media representatives.
 
Fans will get a chance to vote for their favorites in several categories beginning on February 1, 2012. The Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards will be handed out at a live ceremony on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN. The event is tentatively scheduled to be streamed live like in 2010. Performers, hosts, and event sponsors are still being confirmed. More details on the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards will be announced at a later date.
 
The Ladd Family was recently named as one of 10 new artists to watch this year by the editorial staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com. The article, called “Ones-to-Watch 2012: New Faces. Fresh Sounds.”, was a part of the December 1, 2011 update for the popular e-zine and mentioned new artists that the staff of AGM felt would make the biggest impact in 2012.
 
For more information about The Ladd Family, visit the group’s website: www.laddfamilyministries.com . You can also keep up with the group on social network sites like Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ladd-Family/127922370615314) and MySpace (www.myspace.com/theladdfamily).
 
About The Ladd Family
The Ladd Family is an anointed family ministry with strong Christian roots. They began more than 35 years ago when John and Violet Ladd felt the call of God on their lives and began to travel singing and preaching the gospel with their children. Today the family tradition carries on with Paul and his wife Melissa. God has brought this dynamic husband and wife team through the fire and back in order to truly minister from the heart. They have earned three Diamond Award nominations and scored a #1 hit on the SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart with their single “Let Go.”

Paul and Melissa Ladd (The Ladd Family) Announce Birth of New Daughter

ROCK HILL, S.C. – (November 28, 2011) – Emerging Southern Gospel duo The Ladd Family are proud to announce the birth of Violet Marie Ladd. Violet was born to parents Paul and Melissa Ladd on October 27, 2011 at 11:14 p.m.

Violet weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20 ¾ in long. Baby Violet is doing exceptionally well and is joined by big brother Elijah.

We appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers for our family,” mentioned Paul Ladd. “Melissa didn’t have the easiest of pregnancies, and we believe that God’s grace saw her through the birth of baby Violet thanks to the prayers that went up on behalf of our family over the last few months.”

The Ladd Family will resume traveling again on December 31, 2011 in Carroll, Ohio at River of Life Church.

For more information on baby Violet and all of the Ladd Family, visit them online at www.laddfamilyministries.com.

You can also keep up with the group on social network sites like Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ladd-Family/127922370615314) and MySpace (www.myspace.com/theladdfamily).

About The Ladd Family

The Ladd Family is an anointed family ministry with strong Christian roots. They began more than 35 years ago when John and Violet Ladd felt the call of God on their lives and began to travel singing and preaching the gospel with their children. Today the family tradition carries on with Paul and his wife Melissa. God has brought this dynamic husband and wife team through the fire and back in order to truly minister from the heart. They have earned three Diamond Award nominations and scored a #1 hit on the SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart with their single “Let Go.”

Melissa Ladd (The Ladd Family) Suffers Severe Fall

ROCK HILL, S.C. – (September 26, 2011) – Emerging Southern Gospel duo The Ladd Family request the prayers and thoughts of Southern Gospel fans and industry alike. Group vocalist Melissa Ladd suffered a severe fall recently, causing the group to come off the road through the end of the year.
 
Paul Ladd, Melissa’s husband, said, “On August 31, Melissa passed out and fell on the baby we are expecting. She was in the hospital for a few days, and we found out that she had an undiagnosed heart condition in which doctors believe caused the initial episode. Melissa and the baby are doing better, but due to the potential for another passing-out episode and premature birth, doctors have ordered that Melissa remain on bed rest until she delivers.”
 
The Ladd Family will resume traveling again on December 31, 2011 in Carroll, Ohio at River of Life Church.
 
“We truly apologize for any inconvenience that this might have caused, and we covet your prayers,” continued Paul. “God has shown us His faithfulness time and time again, and we know that this situation will be no different. We look forward to the forth-coming birth of our child and cannot wait to get back to ministering again.”
 
Get well wishes can be sent to melissa@laddfamilyministries.com or on The Ladd Family’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Ladd-Family/127922370615314
 
For more information about The Ladd Family, visit the group’s website: www.laddfamilyministries.com . You can also keep up with the group on social network sites like Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ladd-Family/127922370615314) and MySpace (www.myspace.com/theladdfamily).
 
About The Ladd Family
The Ladd Family is an anointed family ministry with strong Christian roots. They began more than 35 years ago when John and Violet Ladd felt the call of God on their lives and began to travel singing and preaching the gospel with their children. Today the family tradition carries on with Paul and his wife Melissa. God has brought this dynamic husband and wife team through the fire and back in order to truly minister from the heart. They have earned three Diamond Award nominations and scored a #1 hit on the SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart with their single “Let Go.”

The Ladd Family Share the “Love, Mercy & Grace” of the Lord On Brand New Single

ROCK HILL, S.C. – (August 11, 2011) – Emerging Southern Gospel duo The Ladd Family are sharing the love, mercy and grace of the Lord on their brand new single.
 
The new song, titled “Love, Mercy & Grace,” has been making its mark at Southern Gospel radio and through fan support. The song was sent to radio through Jeff O’Neal and Heritage Communications. The song can be found on Heritage’s latest compilation – Heritage Gold 2011, Vol. 1.
 
“We’ve gotten such a great response from radio and those attending our concerts about this song,” mentioned Paul Ladd of the Ladd Family. “We love that people are getting behind the message of the song.” Read more »

Steve Ladd To Perform With The Ladd Family During NQC

Rock Hill, SC (Aug 25, 2010) Acclaimed vocalist, Steve Ladd is scheduled to perform with his brother, Paul Ladd & his sister in law, Melissa Ladd, during The Ladd Family’s showcase performance at this year’s National Quartet Convention. The Ladd Family have recently found themselves with an opening in their trio & Steve has agreed to fill in with the group for their showcase performance. After NQC, the group plans to travel as a duet until the Lord provides them with a replacement for former group member, Stephanie Jacks-Taylor, says Paul. The Ladd Family is scheduled to perform on Tuesday afternoon during the Pathlight Promotions & Media Group block of the Regional Showcase along with fellow company artists, The Goodwins & The Concords. Other Pathlight artists performing in the regional showcase during this week include King’s Harmony & Faith Harmony Boys.
 
For more information on The Ladd Family please vist their website at www.laddfamilyministries.com
For more information on Steve Ladd visit www.steveladdmusic.com
For more information on Pathlight Promotions & Media Group visit www.pathlightpromotions.com