Dahlonega, GA (October 22, 2013) The GMA Dove Awards were held in Nashville, TN on October 15 of this year and were welcomed back to the Music City with open arms. One of the highlights of the evening's performances was a tribute to Bill Gaither. This was produced by Wayne Haun and featured singers from the Southern Gospel world. Karen Peck was front and center along with The Isaacs and others. They sang “He Touched Me”.
Karen also walked the red carpet and answered questions from various media sources that were waiting to talk to Gospel Musics top performers. While Karen was there she was informed that her current single 'Revival' had gone to number two on the Singing News chart for December as well as being number two on the Absolutely Gospel Music chart for the second week. Karen is one of the co-writers of the song which has rapidly climbed the charts.
Karen commented “I was very honored to perform on the Dove Awards along with The Isaacs, Signature Sound, and Dailey & Vincent for a tribute to Bill Gaither.” She continued to say “On the same day, we (KPNR) found out that our latest radio song, Revival, jumped to number two on the Southern Gospel charts. It was a blessed day.”
Karen along with Susan Peck Jackson and Jeff Hawes of Karen Peck and New River sat down with Daniel Britt & Friends to talk about the new CD, how these songs touched their lives first and making the decision which songs to record. This interview can be heard on SIRIUS XM Channel 65 this Thursday at 10pm EST and Saturday at 12 noon EST. It can also be viewed online at siriusxm.com, smart-phone devices and on Dish Network channel 6065.
To find out more about Karen Peck and New River go to http://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Peck-and-New-River .
You can reach Karen by E-mail at newriver@windstream.net .
To schedule Karen Peck and New River contact the Harper Agency at info@harperagency.com .
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About Karen Peck and New River
No doubt the most popular mixed trio in Gospel Music, Karen Peck and New River are a music powerhouse in the music industry. With hit after hit and multiple number one songs, they are one of the most sought after groups today. Karen is known country flair and for having possibly the finest and highest soprano voice in any genre of music. Karen was also recipient of the Susan Unthank Memorial Award, an award given by Absolutely Gospel Music only to women who have excelled in their work in a man's world. Karen had a feature role in the hit movie “Joyful Noise”, starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. New River's hit song “Four Days Late” has become a classic in Gospel music.
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