"Alabama's Oldest & Largest Thanksgiving Gospel Sing" on Nov 28th!

ICONIC COUNTRY GROUP ALABAMA AND CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE® ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ANGELS AMONG US: HYMNS & GOSPEL FAVORITES: DELUXE EDITION CD, AVAILABLE SEPT. 8

Alabama

LEBANON, Tenn. (Aug. 19, 2014) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and legendary country music group Alabama announce the release of Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: Deluxe Edition, which will be available on Sept. 8 exclusively at all 632 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com. The digital album will also be available for purchase at select digital retailers. Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: Deluxe Edition contains three exclusive bonus tracks not found on the regular edition that will be released later in September by Gaither Music Group. The album contains 15 songs and will sell for $11.99.

“Alabama’s music is timeless, and a perfect fit for Cracker Barrel,” said Cracker Barrel Marketing Manager Julie Craig. “We know our guests will enjoy hearing their versions of these classic gospel songs.”

“We know our fans enjoy eating at Cracker Barrel, just like we do,” said all three Alabama members Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen. “We are excited to be able to have our new gospel album available where so many of our fans eat after church on Sunday.” 

The 15 songs featured on Angels Among Us: Hymns & Gospel Favorites: Deluxe Edition (including the title cut, a classic Alabama hit from the early ‘90s) are as follows:    

“I Saw The Light”

“Because He Lives”

“Just A Closer Walk With Thee”

“Knights Of Molite”

“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

“Church In The Wildwood”

“The Old Rugged Cross”

“Raising Alabama”

“Jordan’s Banks”

“Let’s All Go Down To The River”

“Lift Me Up”

“Angels Among Us”

“The Last Altar Call” 

“Oh, The Lord Has Been Good To Me” 

 “I’ll Fly Away”

McCray Dove and the Dove Brothers

Attention Alabama and Arkansas...the band is coming your way this week! Grab a friend and come see us!! Thursday, August 7, 2014 @ 7:00pm Oakes Chapel Baptist Church Vernon , AL Friday, August 8, 2014 @ 6:30pm PRIVATE EVENT Oklahoma Electric Co-Op Meeting Norman, OK Saturday, August 9, 2014 @ 8:00pm Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival Cave City Park Cave City, AR Sunday, August 10, 2014 @ 6:00pm Cherry Hill Methodist Church Cherry Hill, AR

Tara Jackson - New Album Kickstarter Campaign Continues

Greetings from Birmingham, Alabama! My husband, Kyle, and I completed our move to Birmingham a little less than 2 weeks ago with the help of some incredible family, friends, and church members. A MASSIVE "THANK YOU" to everyone who assisted in packing and moving furniture and boxes. We could NOT have done it without you! Needless to say, "Pack the Truck Day" proved to be an adventure as seen in the picture below of many men hoisting part of our couch over the balcony of our apartment, and lowering it to the ground. It was much faster than trying to get it out the door. :)

ALBUM PRE-ORDERS - KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

While we are still in the midst of unpacking many, many boxes, I wanted to remind you that last month, I launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the remaining funds needed to complete my 2nd album. There are SEVEN (7) DAYS LEFT to pledge your support! You can now pre-order the new album (digital and/or physical copy), and be rewarded with great incentives in the process! My goal is $3500, which is the minimum I need to finish this album. So far, $820 has been generously pledged online, and I am very appreciative of all those who have "backed me"! Here's the catch with Kickstarter - if I don't reach the $3500 goal by next Thursday, September 20, I won't receive ANY of the online pledged funding and your debit/credit card won't be charged. This is an "all or nothing" scenario! Please click on the links above to check out the Kickstarter page, watch the video, and read more about the project! Pass the information along to your friends, family, co-workers, choir members, mail carrier, dog walker, soccer coach...you get the idea. :) Post it on Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else you would like to post it! Thank you in advance for your help!

**If for any reason you do not feel comfortable pledging support online via Kickstarter, but still want to pre-order the album and/or contribute funds, please email me directly at tara@tarajacksononline.com. We will work it out!**

BOOKING - I am booking events for the remainder of 2012 and for all of 2013! I would love to come to your church for a concert, women's ministry event, or as a special musical guest/worship artist. Please drop me at email - tara@tarajacksononline.com!

Thank you all again so very much for your continued support of this ministry God has given me! If you're on Facebook or Twitter, please be sure to "stop by" and say hello! And don't forget my music is available for digital download/streaming on iTunes, AmazonMP3, and Spotify!

Blessings & love,

Tara :)
www.tarajacksononline.com

Tara Jackson Announces Kickstart Campaign for New Release

What a difference a couple months make! Since I last wrote to you, some pretty AMAZING things have happened! My husband, Kyle, was offerred and accepted a full-time soccer job in Birmingham, AL. After this weekend, I will officially be an Alabama resident! It all happened REALLY fast, but we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that this move is at God's leading. We have been praying for a very long time about a full-time job for Kyle, and when God starts answering prayers, He doesn't waste any time! As I write this, I am surrounded by moving boxes (some full, some to-be-filled) that will be put on a truck later this week. When we pull out of Nashville on Friday, it will mark the end of living here for almost 10 years. This city has been wonderful to both of us, but we know God has great adventures ahead of us in Birmingham!

Me & Kyle at the Wanderland Urban Food Park (food trucks) on a recent Sunday afternoon

So, what does this move mean for me? It means that I get to concentrate on my music ministry full time! People have asked me what my job will be in Birmingham, and my answer is, "Music ministry!" A crucial and essential part of my ministry is the completion of my second album. This is where YOU can help.

ALBUM PRE-ORDERS - KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN

This past week, I launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the remaining funds needed to complete the album. You can now pre-order the new album (digital and/or physical copy), and be rewarded with great incentives in the process! My goal is $3500, which is the minimum I need to finish this album. Here's the catch with Kickstarter - if I don't reach the $3500 goal by September 20, I won't get ANY of the funding and your debit/credit card won't be charged. This is an "all or nothing" scenario! Please click on the links above to check out the Kickstarter page, watch the video, and read more about the project! Pass the information along to your friends, family, co-workers, choir members, mail carrier, dog walker, soccer coach...you get the idea. :) Post it on Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else you would like to post it! Thank you in advance for your help!

BOOKING - I am booking events for the remainder of 2012 and for all of 2013! I would love to come to your church for a concert, women's ministry event, or as a special musical guest/worship artist. Please drop me at email - tara@tarajacksononline.com!

Thank you all again so very much for your continued support! If you're on Facebook or Twitter, please be sure to "stop by" and say hello! And don't forget my music is available for digital download/streaming on iTunes, AmazonMP3, and Spotify!

Blessings & love,

Tara :)
www.tarajacksononline.com

Teresa Adams of Millennium Music Group Passes Away

(Kennedy, AL - August 23, 2012) Teresa Adams, radio promotions representative for Millennium Music Group, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was 66 years old.

Born in San Pedro, CA in 1946, Adams spent most of her life as a resident of the Los Angeles area where she attended Azusa Pacific University and Liberty University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She later served as Childcare Director at First Baptist of Lakewood.

In 2002, Adams relocated to Millport, AL, where she fell in love with the small town environment of the deep south. A long-time fan and supporter of Southern Gospel music, she accepted a position as a radio promotions representative with Millennium Music Group, the radio promotions division of Wilds & Associates.

Adams was a hard-working, honest and faithful employee who provided outstanding service to the radio industry and gained a positive rapport with radio personnel. She represented Millennium Music Group and its clients with Christian character and integrity. In regards to official music industry charts and promoting airplay, she has substantially helped contribute to the overall success of many Southern and Country Gospel artists.

Teresa Adams was a mother of three daughters and four grandchildren. She was also a loyal friend to many, and will be deeply missed.

A public memorial service will be held Friday, August 24, 2012, at 2pm(CT) at Millport Church of the Nazarene, 5728 Hwy 96, Millport, AL 35576.

The Stephens Release New CD

The Stephens are a dynamic southern gospel trio from Alabama and are very excited about releasing a brand new, long awaited recording. The new cd entitled “Greater Is The Grace” was arranged and produced by Jason Clark of The Nelons. Jason wrote the title cut for the project as well. Most of the songs are hymns that everyone will recognize and can sing along with. There is also a bluegrass gospel song in the mix as well.

Many will remember Melody Stephens as a former soprano with the Nelons and from the ever popular Bill Gaither Homecoming video series. Melody is also a two time Dove Award nominee. Melody has always wanted to share the gospel through song since she was a young girl. Melody states, “I remember swinging on our porch swing as a child with earphones in and singing to the top of my lungs. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. Now the Lord has blessed me to be able to sing with my husband, Thom, and my sister Bethany Brewer.” Melody’s sister sings the alto while her husband sings the male part of the trio. The Stephens are assisted on stage during live performances by Larry Johnson on keyboard.

The cd can be ordered by visiting The Stephens’ website at www.thestephensmusic.com.

All will enjoy the tight, family harmony along with quality production and arranging on this new project from The Stephens. There is something on this project for everyone to enjoy.