Jason Crabb Joins Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Amy Grant, Dolly Parton and More on New Collection: Top 25 Country Songs of Faith

Grammy Winner’s Inspiring Anthem “Love Is Stronger” Featured on Two-Disc Set

 

NASHVILLE, TN – Grammy winner Jason Crabb’s powerful song, “Love Is Stronger,” is featured as one of the top twenty-five most inspiring songs of faith on the new collection from Maranatha! Music’s Top 25 series, Top 25 Country Songs of Faith. The brand has sold nearly 1.8 million copies since inception with ‘Songs of Faith’ the first country set in the series.

 

The twenty-one time GMA Dove Award winner joins a stellar line-up of artists featuring Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Amy Grant, Dolly Parton, Wynonna Judd, Kenny Chesney, Chris Young, Johnny Cash and more.

 

From the moment Crabb heard “Love Is Stronger,” he knew the song would touch hearts. “Jay DeMarcus, my producer, brought this song to me,” Crabb shares. “I immediately knew I had to record it this song - I knew it would touch people because it touched me. My wife Shellye was going through some very hard times when this song came into our lives - it helped me and I knew it would help others.

 

The song later came to life through a video directed by award-winner Roman White. Debuting nationally on USAToday.com, the video stars Ashley DeRamus, a young lady living with Downs Syndrome, bringing awareness to those living with the disease.

 

“This song shares a universal message of hope and encouragement,” comments Crabb. “We’re all going through something and this song reminds us that love - of Jesus, of our families - it’s stronger than anything and will pull us through. I am honored that I was chosen to sing this song.”

 

The album, available in stores and online, boasts all original artist recordings from some of the brightest, biggest, and best artists who are performing songs of faith notable for their uplifting lyrics.

 

Top 25 Country Songs of Faith is a double-disc collection including Grammy-winning artists from contemporary chart-topping acts to legendary hit-makers. Fans will recognize favorite No. 1 tracks, heartfelt duets, and a mixture of ballads and up-tempo songs.

There's no slowing down for this talented communicator. Jason Crabb is currently on the road with the "Music & Madness" tour with Mark Lowry & The Martins and also the "Learning To Laugh Again" tour with Chonda Pierce. He is featured on the soundtrack CD to Kirk Cameron's feature film Saving Christmas and is writing for a brand new project - his debut release on Provident Label Group's Reunion Records.  

 

Top 25 Country Songs of Faith - Disc 1

1.     Bless The Broken Road - Rascal Flatts

2.     Touchdown Jesus - Tim McGraw

3.     Jesus, Take The Wheel - Carrie Underwood

4.     Long Black Train - Josh Turner

5.     What The World Needs - Wynonna Judd

6.     Hello World - Lady Antebellum

7.     I Need Thee Every Hour -  Amy Grant duet w/Vince GIll

8.     Baptism - Kenny Chesney duet w/Randy Travis

9.     That Old King James - Scotty McCreery

10.   Heaven Sent Me You - John Michael Montgomery

11.   Three Wooden Crosses - Randy Travis

12.  When I Get Where I’m Going - Brad Paisley feat. Dolly Parton

 

Top 25 Country Songs of Faith - Disc 2

1.     That’s Why I Pray - Big & Rich

2.     The Man I Want To Be - Chris Young

3.     Love Is Stronger - Jason Crabb

4.     Holes in the Floor Of Heaven - Steve Wariner

5.     Ten Thousand Angels Cried - LeAnn Rimes

6.     This is God - Phil Vassar

7.     That’s What I Love About Sunday - Craig Morgan

8.     When It’s My Time - Rodney Atkins

9.     What Would Jesus Undo - Michael Boggs

10.   Angel Band - Vestal Goodman & George Jones

11.   Daddy Sang Bass - Johnny Cash

12.   I’ll Fly Away - The Charlie Daniels Bad

13.   The Duck Dynasty Song - Amanda Ryan

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"Morning After The Rapture" Released to National Radio

Newburgh, IN - CGMA award-winning artist, David East, known for his work with the Southern Gospel Times,  is pleased to announce his first national radio release, "Morning After The Rapture". The song shipped to radio on March 28, 2012 on the Patterson Promotions Volume 8 compilation.

As the title implies, "Morning After The Rapture" describes events that will take place on the morning after the rapture occurs. The song's poignant lyrics strike at the listeners' hearts, and it has become the most requested song wherever David ministers. David's performance of "Morning After The Rapture" at the CGMA International Convention in October, 2011 earned him the "International Songwriter of the Year" award.

"I am so excited to see the message of this song carried to the airwaves," said David. "The response to this song has been incredible, and I pray that God uses this song to reach even more people. I encourage everyone to call their local station and request Morning After the Rapture."

Ken Patterson of Patterson Promotions said, " Patterson Promotions is proud to release this timely single for David; he has a great vocal sound. For 2000 years we've heard the message, "Jesus is coming back" -  Lord forbid that we get callused to the fact that he really is coming soon. If you thinks it's dreary now, just wait till the light is gone!"

Phil Culbertson, Pastor of Christ Corner Church in Henderson, KY shares, "David East puts words to music that not only inspire but cause you to sit back and take inventory of your life with his song, Morning After the Rapture. This song brings more than a melody - it's a message reminding you that this world is temporary and God's grace and mercy is the only hope in a world that one day will come to an end. This song is truly one of a kind, written to the depths that touches the soul with a message so simple even a child could understand it."

Jerry Adams, Church of God District Overseer and Pastor of the Shelburn Church of God in Shelburn, Indiana adds, "The first time I heard that song I knew it was destined to be counted among Southern Gospel's greatest songs. It speaks to where we live today and I know it will reach many people for God."

"Morning After The Rapture" is featured on David's first solo project, "He Kept His Promise", available at http://www.davideast.net and on ITunes.

Marty Raybon Enters the Top 40 Country Charts with “I’ve Seen What He Can Do”

Nashville, TN --  The new single, “I’ve Seen What He Can Do” by Grammy® award winning artist, Marty Raybon has entered the Top 40 on the New Music Weekly Country Chart (3/23/12).  This beautiful new song also reached the #1 spot on the Christian Music Weekly Top Singles Chart (3/7/12) and debuts at #8 on the Cashbox Magazine Top Christian Country Singles chart.

Two other songs from the HAND TO THE PLOW album are charting on other Christian Voice Magazine charts including “Working On A Building” appearing at #3 on the Country Christian chart and “You’ve Got To Move” at #25 on the Southern Gospel chart.

 

HAND TO THE PLOW releases Monday, March 26, 2012 and was produced by veteran Nashville producer Mark Carman.  The album is available at all major retail outlets including:  iTunes, Walmart, LifeWay, Family Christian, Amazon.com, ChrisianBook.com,County Sales and more.

 

Marty is now on tour with numerous upcoming performances including this weekend's South Florida Music Fest in Jupiter, FL.  You can also catch Marty on numerous upcoming TV and Radio shows including but no limited to:  March 27 at 8:30 am on WSM Radio with Bill Cody; upcoming interview with Jim Ed Brown on Country Music Greats; feature interview on INSIDE MUSIC ROW; and later this spring on the Jason Crabb Show - Southern Gospel Review on the Trinity Broadcast Network.

 

Marty has been nominated for several Country Gospel Music Fan Awards including “Favorite Soloist”, “Favorite Crossover Artist,” and “I’m Working On A Building” from HAND TO THE PLOW for “Favorite Song.”  Awards will be given as winners are announced at the 2012 Country Gospel Music (CGM) Awards Program presented by Christian Voice Magazine at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN on April 28, 2012.  CGM Fan Award recipients are decided upon solely by Country Gospel Music fans through a simple, two-phase voting process.   Fans can vote at ChristianVoiceMagazine.com. The Top 5 Finalists ballot appears in this month’s issue. 

 

Please visit MartyRaybon.com for more information including Marty’s upcoming album SOUTHERN ROOTS & BRANCHES releasing on Rural Rhythm Records, April 10, 2012.

 

Please visit Rural Rhythm Christian and Rural Rhythm Records, for more information on these upcoming projects.