MICHAEL WAYNE SMITH RELEASES NEW ALBUM

Chapel Valley recording artist Michael Wayne Smith has just released his latest album “Changed By Grace.” The first single from this new recording, “Just About Home,” is receiving great response in radio and has already charted in the Singing News and Christian Voice.

Nine of the eleven songs were written by Smith and are sure to become new favorites for fans of this artist. Some of his previous hits include “Everything’s Fine,” “Run To Jesus” and his most successful song to date “Until The Storm Is Over.” Michael is also the writer of the popular song “My Home” recorded by Heirline.

Michael Wayne Smith is a Christian singer/songwriter from Oak Ridge, Tenn. and has been in ministry since 2009. His unique southern and country style is blended with lyrics that come straight from his heart that will surely find their way into the hearts of the listener.

“Changed By Grace” can be ordered directly from his website at www.michaelwaynesmith.comand is also available for download through Itunes, Amazon and other download sites.

To hear samples from the “Changed By Grace” cd or to learn more about the ministry of Michael Wayne Smith, please visit his website at www.michaelwaynesmith.com.

The Dixie Melody Boys Receive 11 Top Ten Nominations In Fan Awards

With the announcement of the 2013 Southern Gospel Music Fan Awards Top Ten nominations yesterday by the Christian Voice Magazine, the Dixie Melody Boys showed that the groups recent rise back to the top of Southern Gospel continues to find new heights. The legendary group received eleven Top Ten nominations, the most the group has ever received in one year.

In 2012, the Dixie Melody Boys received seven nominations and went on to win Favorite Male Quartet and Favorite Bass Singer. The group is again nominated for Favorite Male Quartet.

Hall Of Fame member Ed O'Neal continues to be favorite to fans after fifty years with the group and was nominated again as favorite Bass Singer as well as the Living Legend Award. Tenor Matt Felts appears for the second year in a row in the Favorite Tenor category, solidifying his place as one of Gospel's brightest young talents. The groups baritone, Steven Cooper makes his debut appearance, nominated for Favorite Baritone. Mike Rogers joined the group as their new lead singer earlier in 2012. He has made an instant impact and the fans have embraced him. Mike has been nominated for Favorite Lead Singer and Excelling Young Individual.

The group was also honored by having their recent album receive two nominations, Album Of The Year and Song Of The Year for "The Call Is Still The Same". That is the second song from the historic 50th Anniversary project to receive Song Of The Year honors, Jesus In My Boat was nominated last year. The Dixie Melody released another historic project this year, Dixie Melody Boys Reunion: 50 Years Of Influence. The DVD recorded live at the National Quartet Convention has been nominated as Video Of The Year. Last but not least, the television show "Great American Gospel" hosted by Ed O'Neal and the Dixie Melody Boys was nominated for Favorite Television Show.

"We are honored to be selected by the fans. The lists include so many incredible people that we love and admire so to be included on this list and this is a blessing. We have several big things to announce in the coming weeks and this is a great start to our new year." said Matt Felts.

The voting has started for the next phase in the voting process, fans can go to http://christianvoicemagazine.com/sgmtop10vote.html