Chrisagis Brothers Nominated for AMG Award for a Second Time

YORKVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Dynamic Duo of Christian Contemporary Music and twin brothers who have become internationally known as staples of integrity have just been re-nominated for a second time by the Artists Music Guild as Duo of the Year. Brian & Shawn Chrisagis better known as the Chrisagis Brothers just got home from a major tour of the south going to North and South Carolina, and they also sang in several places in Georgia. This has been a non-stop year of excitement with their music ministry, traveling, filming and keeping a busy schedule with their many projects. The brothers were delighted to be nominated for a Heritage Award for best duo again. The awards will be held in November and the Brothers will be there with the cameras and their support team. For the last thirty years these twins have been traveling the world and giving HOPE and JOY to the world. The Chrisagis Brothers are currently involved in filming several projects and working on a Christmas TV special along with a Christmas Concert. They will also be headed to Indiana for a tour and are doing a few women's conferences and some worship nights for churches. You may wonder why the Chrisagis Brothers are doing so many women's events. Well women are their biggest support team and women keep booking them to come and share about their amazing mother and her testimony along with their powerful music that deals with spiritual warfare, salvation, the blood of Jesus, and the boundless love of God for ALL people. They bring a truly refreshing approach to being a Christian and make people see and know that TRUE JOY is in surviving the Lord. The Brothers music is different from a lot of the mainstream Christian music these days. They refuse to ever remove the Blood of Jesus out of their messages and they won't do a concert without an altar call which is rare these days. If you would like to book the Chrisagis Brothers or their ministry team to come minister at your church, TV network, or outdoor event please contact Lynda Sullivan at 1-304-650-0425.

Country Music Legend, Collin Raye, Launches Foundation After CMA Nov 1 in Memory of His Late Granddaughter, Haley

Country Music Awards Late Night Gala Draws Stars to Perform and Launch Collin Raye's Blessed Chair Foundation, in Memory of Granddaughter Haley Who Passed Away

Jamie O'Neal, John Berry among music artists who will perform with Raye after the CMAs on November 1st in downtown Nashville; new foundation will provide wheelchairs to help families of disabled children.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- It's been a long and painful two years since Haley Bell, granddaughter of multi-platinum country music star, Collin Raye, died at age nine from an undiagnosed neurological disorder. But "Poppi," as Haley called him, has moved back to Nashville and has turned the pain of Haley's death into a way of helping families who are unable to afford wheelchairs for their disabled children. More about the event is here: www.countrylatenight.com.

"For my daughter Britanny (Haley's mother) and I, the reality of the Blessed Chair Foundation gives us purpose beyond the pain and hurt of losing our sweet angel, Haley," says Raye, who charted 16 #1 hits, and 24 Top 10 hits through the 90's with songs like "Love Me," "In This Life," "Little Rock," and "One Boy, One Girl." In 2011, Raye's first inspirational album, His Love Remains, was released and remains the #1 reviewed Christian CD on Amazon.com.

The newly formed foundation is named from lyrics in the song "She's with Me," a song Collin Raye wrote about Haley when she was still alive. Collin sings about her "Blessed Chair" which carried Haley everywhere with the family and which greatly improved the quality of Haley's life.

According to the Survey of Income and Program Participation, there are 3.4 million wheelchair/scooter users among the U.S. non-institutional population ages 6+, which represents 1.3% of the U.S. population ages 6 and over. There are many families of special needs children who are working hard to make ends meet yet cannot afford to purchase a basic wheelchair that they need to improve the quality of life of their loved one. This foundation seeks to reach and help these families.

Country music stars Jamie O'Neal, John Berry and other country music artists are scheduled to perform with Raye after the CMA Awards on November 1st. The event will be an elegant evening of live performances, premium bar and gourmet food at The aVenue in downtown Nashville. This event will be the official launch for The Haley Bell Blessed Chair Foundation. Many other artists are expected to stop by or perform (pending official confirmations). Artists unable to attend but donating autographed guitars include Vince Gill, Neal McCoy, John Michael Montgomery and Joe Diffie.

The Foundation is partnering with Cradle Concepts, LLC, Collin's record label, and Custom Travel Incentives, CTI, a New York City-based marketing firm providing a trusted resource for corporate hospitality, trip incentives, promotions and special event production. A member of the Country Music Association since 2006, CTI is also the exclusive travel packager for Broadway Across America.

To purchase tickets to Country Late Night 2012 with Collin Raye, to donate a wheelchair or for more information on Collin Raye's CMA After Party, go to www.countrylatenight.com. For Interviews please call Kristina Hernandez at 703-373-0632 or email khernandez@crcpublicrelations.com.

Christian Newswire

THIS WEEK ON GOSPEL MUSIC TODAY

Gospel Music Today this week is a Special Edition featuring excerpts from The Melody Boys Quartet Exit 63 Tour. The show includes an interview with Gerald Williams from the Gospel Music Today archives. The show is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.

ON THE ROAD
The Streets of Gold Eastern Quartet Convention in Pennsylvania is coming up on October 19 and 20.
Brian Free and Assurance will be in Oklahoma on October 23 and 24.
And we'll be headed to Pigeon Forge, TN, on October 29, 30, and 31, for the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. Programs include The Diamond Awards, a 75th Anniversary tribute to Lou Wills Hildreth, and lots of southern gospel singing, and all the events are free to the public.
Check the Gospel Music Today Concerts page at www.gospelmusictoday.com/concerts.html for details on these events, and links to concert information near you, wherever you live.

THE MELODY BOYS QUARTET DVD
The full concert that is highlighted on this week's show is now available on DVD. The concert includes present and past Melody Boys, plus special features.
Visit The Melody Boys Quartet website, www.themelodyboysquartet.com to order your copy.

GOSPEL MUSIC TODAY ON KWHB TV47
Every Monday at 6:00 PM in Oklahoma!

WATC TV IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA TO BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CREEKSIDE GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION IN DECEMBER

WATC TV 57 in Atlanta, Georgia has announced that the station will be videotaping
during the upcoming Creekside Gospel Music Convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
for an upcoming special to be aired in December 2012. Highlights of the convention
including Lou Hildreth’s 75 Years in Gospel Music Celebration on October 29 and the
Diamond Awards on October 30 will be included in the broadcast.

“We appreciate Rob Patz of SGNScoops and the Creekside Gospel Music
Convention for allowing WATC to be a part,” said Greg West, Program Director of
WATC TV. “We look forward to this being the first year of many more years to come of
bringing this event into the homes of viewers in Atlanta, Georgia and beyond.”

Dates and times of the December broadcast on WATC TV will be announced in
November.

Please check www.watc.tv for more information.

Phil Stacey To Perform At Creekside Gospel Music Convention This Month

Seattle, WA (October 11, 2012) – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops are excited
to announce the addition of vocalist Phil Stacey to the line-up of artists scheduled to
appear at Creekside Gospel Music Convention, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Christian
recording artist and American Idol finalist will be performing at the Diamond Awards
Celebration on October 30, 2012.

“I’m honored to be participating in the Diamond Awards,” says Stacey. “It’s just a great opportunity to thank the great gospel artists who inspire us and bless us with their amazing God-given talent.”

Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Media Group and publisher of SGN Scoops, said he is thrilled
to have such a talented, versatile vocalist as part of the Diamond Awards program. “Phil Stacey is a powerful singer with a heart after God. We are so happy to welcome him to Creekside and we know he will inspire both the audience and the award winners.”

Phil Stacey is the latest addition to a growing slate of remarkable talent scheduled to
appear at Creekside. Crosby Lane will be performing at the Convention, along with
artists such as Jim Sheldon, Shannon Knight, and Ava Kasich.

Creekside Gospel Music Convention will be held at the Smokey Mountain Convention
Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from October 29 through 31, 2012. The 75th
Anniversary Celebration of Lou Hildreth will be the focus on Monday, October 29.
The 2012 Diamond Awards will be held on October 30 and October 31 is Family
Night. For more information on Creekside Gospel Music Convention visit http://
www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com

For more information about Phil Stacey visit http://www.philstacey.com

Tara Jackson In Concert Sunday October 7

Tara Jackson - In Concert

Join Tara this Sunday, October 7 @ 6:30 PM at The Lord's Friendly Mission Church at 506 S 14th Street, Nashville, TN.

The concert is FREE, and a love offering will be received.

You will also have the opportunity to place your pre-order for Tara's new album! We look forward to seeing you there!

Copyright © 2012 Tara Jackson Ministries, All rights reserved.

Mercy's Well News

From Mercy's Well Newsletter September 28, 2012

It is so good to be able to write to you once again. We were reminded this weekend of the faithfulness of some of our followers. While there are some subscribers to our newsletter that are local and have multiple opportunities to see us each year, there are some of you who live in places we don't get to very often, or maybe even a place we've never been to! We had a dear lady come up to our product table this past Sunday night after a concert in FL, telling us that she had subscribed to our newsletter a year earlier and had patiently waited for us to to return to her church. It reminded us to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who faithfully follow and keep up with our ministry! Your prayers and encouraging words mean more than you know.

Our weekend in Florida was great! Homecoming/Friend Day at Lake Asbury Baptist in Green Cove Springs was a huge success, and a return trip to Pastor Donnie and the folks at First Baptist Church of Inverness is always a treat! This church has become like a second family for us, and we enjoyed the fellowship with them once again.

Our website, www.mercyswell.com has been updated with a new blog and some special announcements about upcoming events! Be sure to check it out. We've got a weekend in Eastern TN planned to end the month of September, so we hope to see you if you're in the area!

Have a great week, and God Bless!

In Christ,
Brad, Greg & Kyle
Mercy's Well
THIS WEEK

September 30 - 9:00/11:00 AM Pleasant Grove Baptist Church - Mt. City, TN
For more information: (423) 727-6805

September 30 - 7:00 PM Nelson Chapel Baptist Church - Mt. City, TN
For more information: (423) 727-7333

Karen Peck and New River News

New River News (9/26/12)

Hey Friends! This is an exciting week for Abraham Productions! The Singing In the Sun 2013 tickets go of sale this Thursday, September 27 at 10am. Be sure to call or go online and order your tickets. It's going to be the best year ever!

There are still some cabins available on the Caribbean Cruise in November.We would love for you to sign up with KPNR and go with us!

I've been studying a lot for the Annual Ladies' Conference at North Highland Baptist church in Warrior, AL. It's October 6 at 9:00am & 12:00pm. New River will perform and I will speak on "God Is Faithful". For information you can email Patti at: pattisblackberry@bellsouth.net or call her at (205) 213-0040. You can also click on the photo (to the right) that links to their website. Ladies, let's rally together and pack this place out! Get your church groups together or come alone. It's going to be a great day in the lord! :)

My solo album "How You Walk The Miles"is getting ready to release to all the bookstores next month!We are praying that the Lord will use this album to reach a lot of people. Producer Ben Isaacs did an amazing job on this recording!

Susan, Jeff, and I are starting to rehearse the Christmas songs from our first ever Christmas album entitled, "Georgia Mountain Christmas".Last year we had so much fun singing these songs and we're looking forward to incorporating them into our program during the Christmas season.

October is going to be a very busy month for KPNR. Just to name a few events, SGMA/SINGING NEWS FAN AWARDS, Warrior, Al. (Ladies' Conference), Dollywood, Circleville, Ohio (Royalaire's Homecoming), Merrimac Caverns (The Lester's Homecoming), Waldo, Fl. We are excited about every concert and would love to see y'all!! Our schedule is on our website (www.karenpeckandnewriver.com) or (www.harperagency.com) has the most current info.

Have a wonderful week!

Love and prayers,
Karen

The Dixie Melody Boys Interview with Rob Patz on SGN Scoops TV

The Dixie Melody Boys chatted with Rob Patz of SGN Scoops at the National Quartet Convention. The entire interview can be seen on SGN Scoops TV on You Tube.
You can view the SGN Scoops TV interview here.

Premier Tenor DAVID PHELPS Records All-NEW Classic CD and LIVE Concert DVD

NASHVILLE, Tenn.——Gaither Music Group’s acclaimed vocalist David Phelps has just recorded an all-new studio CD as well as a concert DVD, scheduled to release on October 9th.

The new audio recording, Classic, produced by Phelps and Bill Gaither, finds him showcasing the seemingly endless breadth of his vocal range and a depth, vocally and lyrically, unprecedented by a man already considered a premier tenor.

“It’s been over four years since I recorded my last studio project,” stated Phelps, “…a lot of things have happened for me during that time — Gaither Vocal Band recordings and videos, a solo Christmas video and the “best of” project. One of the most positive areas of growth has been the energy that has grown behind my performance of ‘Nessun Dorma.’ I never expected it to get such a broad response, but that reaction has definitely played into the current direction for Classic.

“Bill [Gaither] came up to me about a year-and-a-half ago and asked to be involved in a new solo recording,” Phelps continues. “I had never had the opportunity to work with Bill on anything solo-related, so I was very interested. The song selection process took over a year, and the actual recording process lasted close to seven months. He and I work very well together, but his perspective is different from mine. It was a great experience to see how his mind works in this process, and it was a great confidence builder for me for him to put so much trust in me.”

The new release, arranged and orchestrated by David Phelps, David Davidson and Jason Webb, features full orchestra. Song selections include an invigorating and unpredictable arrangement of “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee,” penned lyrically by Henry J. van Dyke and set to Ludwig van Beethoven’s Hymn to Joy; an upbeat, trumpet-driven rendition of the popular hymn “Morning Has Broken,” first published in 1931; Phelps’ own arrangement of “The Lord’s Prayer” and a riveting performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” introduced in the 1945 musical Carousel.

Classic showcases Phelps’ classical vocal training and performance history on selections including the poignant “Donna Non Vidi Mai (1893), a song from Act I of the Italian opera Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini as well as “Bring Him Home,” from the popular stage musical Les Miserables. Phelps gives an emotional performance of “O Mio Babbino Caro” (Oh My Beloved Father), an aria from the Italian opera Gianni Schicci (1918) by Giacomo Puccini. In addition, the release features Cesar Franck’s hymn “Panis Angelicus,” with a lyric written by Saint Thomas Aquinas.

While many composers ranging from Franz Schubert and Mozart to Johann Sebastian Bach have created musical arrangements of “Agnus Dei,” the Latin “Lamb of God” doctrine, Phelps puts his own pen to paper with an original creation — a reverent and inspiring composition on which he is joined by his 14-year-old daughter, Maggie Beth. He gives a dramatic performance of a new epic ballad he penned called “The Dream,” complete with haunting melody and stirring lyrics, and combines “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” for a moving patriotic tribute.

A full house at Franklin, Tennessee’s newly renovated, state-of-the-art Franklin Theater was on its feet throughout the evening recently as Phelps performed the new release in addition to several of his most popular songs. Complete with orchestra, choir, a band and a guest appearance by The Gaither Vocal Band, Phelps’ powerhouse techniques varied from earnest interpretations and effortless strains to swelling arias, emitting the unfathomable control of a seasoned trained performer.

The intimate concert, to be released on DVD, included a lighthearted yet passionate rendering of the standard “What a Wonderful World” that found Phelps seated next to the grand piano played by Jack Daniels. Phelps took his own turn on the keys for “Moonlight,” a take on Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” with lyrics that he penned as a prayer, and also performed “Ave Maria” a cappella. Also captured on the new DVD is his unique interpretation of “O Come Angel Band” and his noted performance of Giacomo Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a song that brings audiences to their feet regularly during performances.

“This project has probably taken the most work of any recording I’ve done to date,” says Phelps with a relaxed smile of relief. “It’s been great to be involved in every step of it, from producing to arranging to orchestrating. I hope it moves listeners. I hope they love the music and hear the songs with fresh ears. I hope people really listen to the lyrics and find hope to get through the hard days that life can bring.”

“Gaither Music Group has had the privilege of working with some of the most talented artists in the world,” stated Barry Jennings, president of Gaither Music Group. “Among the most incredible voices we have ever heard is the classically trained tenor David Phelps. David has wowed audiences around the world with the Gaither Vocal Band and now has recorded a new album that celebrates the influences that have made him the esteemed artist that he has become. We are excited to partner with David in presenting this incredible project.”

The Gaither Vocal Band’s appearance on the new DVD included a contagious rendition of the traditional “Swing Down Chariot,” the epic “Glorious Impossible” and the reverent “All in All.”

Classic, a new release in the Gaither Gospel Series, will be distributed on CD and DVD through EMI CMG Distribution and will be available through digital stores and at retail stores everywhere. The release will be positioned heavily at retail, through catalog placement and through a direct tv campaign on networks including PBS, GAC, RFD, TBN, FamilyNet, CTS, CTN, TCT, TLN, FFE Airtime 1, Grace, Legacy, Miracle and Vision as well as on Gaither.com.

For further information regarding David Phelps, please visit www.davidphelps.com. To schedule interviews or for media assistance, please contact Celeste Winstead at CWinstead@springhillmusic.com.
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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

Freedom Releases Critically Acclaimed Single to Radio

“My Retirement Plan” Featured on AbsolutelyGospel.com This Month

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – (September 3, 2012) – Freedom, one of the most exciting new names in Christian music, is excited to announce the release of their brand new single. The new song, titled “My Retirement Plan,” was one of the most critically acclaimed cuts on the group’s debut recording for Homeland Inspiration Group – Freedom.

“We’ve been wanting to release this single for a long time,” mentioned Freedom’s John Rulapaugh. “Everywhere we sing it, people have loved the song and really connect with it. We believe that this song will have a very positive impact on not only our ministry, but Southern Gospel radio as well.”

“My Retirement Plan” was written by Dianne Wilkinson, one of Gospel music’s most prolific and awarded songwriters in the industry. It is also the follow-up single to the group’s previous Top 40 hits “Come On In” and “If It Wasn’t For That Cross.”

The new single is available to hear via a free stream on the popular Gospel music news and information site AbsolutelyGospel.com. The song is sitting alongside current releases from Brian Free & Assurance, Libbi Perry Stuffle, Beyond the Ashes, Sunday Edition, and new trio Brothersake.

Josh Garner stated, “We are excited to be partnering with Absolutely Gospel in promoting this song. They’ve been very good to our ministry, and we’re glad to share our song on such a great site!”

Freedom recently announced the unveiling of its new, fully-update website. The new page went live earlier and was designed by Freedom’s John Rulapaugh. The site is an exhaustive telling of Freedom and the group’s ministry. It features a biography, contact information, a photo gallery, schedules, product information and more. The site also features a free Member’s Only section where fans can get more exclusive information on the group, as well as Freedom’s highly popular video series “Freedom Backstage.”

You can find out more information on the group by visiting http://www.freedomtrio.com or by visiting them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FreedomTrio .


About Freedom
Freedom is the culmination of a mutual lifelong dream for longtime friends Josh Garner and John Rulapaugh. Having spent a combined total of more than 30 years singing the Gospel, these young men have joined forces to create a new standard in Christian Music. Joining Garner and Rulapaugh in this new undertaking is vocalist and pianist Tyler Vestal. Sharing a deep love for God and country, these three men are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus throughout an increasingly hurting nation and around the world.

Though the group has only been on the road for a few short years, the men have already made appearances on major events like the main stage of the National Quartet Convention, Grand Ole Gospel Reunion, Absolutely Gospel Music Fest, Suwanee River Jubilee, and more. The group’s debut album, Freedom, has already spawned off two hit singles (“Come On In” and “If It Wasn’t For That Cross”). In addition, the group earned a nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year in the 2011 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

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

The Lore Family Releases “For I Have Learned” to National Radio

{EHA-Nashville, TN} The popular Lore Family broadens their reach this month with For I Have Learned going out on SCM Vol. 22.

Radio promoter, Jim Robinette, with SCM says, “The Lore Family is an exciting group with great family harmony. They really believe in what they sing and it’s a joy to work with them!”

The Ohio based group has also had much success with Darren’s song, Come On and Praise Him that reached #44 on the Singing News Top 80 and most recently, Wait for the Dust to Settle continues to climb the charts.

As the group becomes more recognized on a national level, their concert dates continue to expand into new territories like this month into the Carolinas and beyond. This is exciting for the group because such events as the “Back to School Revival” taking place Aug. 26, 10 a.m., at Indian Hills Baptist Church in Blufton, SC. will include Darren preaching and the group singing.

The group consists of Darren and wife, Sandy; and children Fayth and Samuel. They will be attending National Quartet Convention in September where they will be busy doing radio and television interviews. They will be featured in a Regional Artist Showcase on Wednesday, September 12 in the Expo Center adjoining Freedom Hall.

They look forward to seeing friends and fans and extend a welcome to come see them in booth #508.

For a free press kit or a schedule of their NQC activities, visit their website or contact: Evie Hawkins www.EHA-Nashville.com”A-Nashville.com,

Songfellows Quartet Special Guests on Gospel Music Today

The members of The Songfellows Quartet are the guests on the current edition of Gospel Music Today.

The Feature Group is NewHeir Bluegrass, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates.

Gospel Music Today visits the Owasso Gospel Opry, in Owasso, OK, to hear Palmetto State Quartet sing.

Jean reviews a new CD by Joseph Beggs, and the show features singing by The Whisnants.

The latest edition of Gospel Music Today is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.

Ricky Atkinson Special Guest on Daniel Britt & Friends Broadcast

Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends, broadcast the week of 08/20/12: The terms faithful, friendly, and funny sum up Daniel’s next guest.

Ricky Atkinson’s sense of humor is contagious, his songwriting is profound, and to retrace his history & faithful service through the years is admirable.

From the Wilburns, to Compassion, to countless hit lyrics that bear his name:
Singer/Songwriter Ricky Atkinson is here for the hour!

About Daniel Britt & Friends
Daniel Britt & Friends is a one-hour Gospel music radio show, available each week to nearly 30 million satellite subscribers*throughout the U.S. and Canada on SIRIUS XM SATELLiTE RADiO’s enLighten (Sirius XM Channel 18) – Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also catch the show online at siriusxm.com, Smartphone devices, or with Dish Network on channel 6018. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com. Connect on Twitter @BrittAndFriends and on Facebook at facebook.com/BrittAndFriends

A Busy Month For Karen Peck and New River

New River News Blast August 20, 2012

Hey Friends!

It has been a very busy month! We had the honor and privilege of performing one last time at the Georgia Mountain Center in our hometown of Gainesville, Ga. I can remember when it was built! We have been there many times over the years. Brenau College has purchased it and will use it for other purposes. So...no more concerts after this year! Thanks to all of you who came out to share this special time with us. You are true friends! Also, congrats to Stanley Pierce and the St. Jude's Hospital for the money that was raised.

The following Monday, after Gainesville, we flew to London, England for a couple of fun days. With very little sleep, we toured most of London. We were not able to go to the Olympics, but we saw a lot of athletes walking around. And yes...it was crowded! My favorite place was Westminster Abbey. It was so awesome standing in the same places where Kings and Queens and other important people had stood. At the end of the tour, we lit candles and prayed. It was a very special time.

After London, we flew to Sweden to perform during the weekend along with Wes Hampton, Charlotte Ritchie, Woody Wright, and the Taylors. Each concert was amazing! Even though we had an interpreter, it was awesome to experience how when the anointing of the Lord showed up, the language barriers fell to the ground. We literally had revival in Sweden! (It was a great trip, except for the part where the airlines lost Jeff's and my luggage on the flight home. However, we did get it the next day.)

Our hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of our good friend/songwriter, Stephen Hill. Stephen wrote "Why Can't All God's Children Get Along?" and several other hits in gospel music. He is seen in all of the Bill and Gloria Gaither Homecoming videos. He will be missed.

As always, we want to say a special 'thanks' to all of the DJ's for playing our music. "Good Things Are Happening" has debuted at #34 on the Southern Gospel Music charts! Congrats to writers, Sonya Isaacs and Wayne Haun. Also thanks to all of you for calling your local radio station and requesting it!!

A reminder, Abraham Production's Gatlinburg Gathering, Labor Day Weekend (August 30-September 2). Gatlinburg Civic Center, Gatlinburg, Tn. For ticket information: 1-888-238-6858 or www.abrahamproductions.net

Be sure to check our schedule. We would love to see you! Please continue to pray for us! God is faithful!

Love and prayers,
Karen

EHSS Recap India Tour

From EHSS newsletter of August 20, 2012:

Greetings,

Well, friends of EHSS, get ready for a letter that will never be able to live up to the experience. Truly there are no words for the experience that we just had, I will try my best to find them. This is all about the marvelous outpouring of God’s love through and into EHSS last week as we toured the mostly-Hindu country of India. God enlightened us in a new and mighty way and I want to share it with you.

YOU all are the ones who have supported us with your prayers, love, purchases and attendance down through the years. You are invested in us and all this I’m about to share is credited to your accounts. You should be proud.

We arrived to one of the loudest and most crowded places I have ever seen. Color and smells abounded. People were everywhere. They were beautiful people who never seemed bothered by the traffic or the inconvenience of life. They were happy to be there in the early morning hours to meet us at the airport with banners, gifts and well wishes. Sweat was dripping off of them, but they wanted us to enter their country knowing that we were welcomed and loved. We were half a world away and a little apprehensive; they totally set us at complete ease.

After we entered the hotel and tried to catch up from the more than 20 hours of travel, we had a chance to see some of the city. St. Thomas is buried there and we visited his tomb and paid our respects to one of the 12 disciples who gave his life for the cause of Christ in India. I confess: I did not know this.
Seeing sight of poverty next door to opulence really had us all scratching our heads. The “haves” and the “have nots” could not be more noticeable anywhere than in India. We all felt horrible for any complaining we had ever voiced and vowed to never do it again. However, we had only just begun to see poverty.

The last day of our trip, we took a tour of the slums. I really don’t know what to say. To see this first hand and then to talk to these people was the hardest thing I’ve ever tried to do. I usually do not have a hard time saying something for the moment I am in. But to these people who have absolutely nothing, I was at a lost. I told them the story of Jesus and how He would not let the disciples send the kids away. I told them how He said “this is the kingdom of God.” All I could say, as I looked at those dirty little faces, was “YOU are the Kingdom of God; He loves you and He knows your name. You’re not forgotten to Him.”

We walked away and vowed to help. Eliminate? No, that will never ever happen on such a level as I see it. But I do know that to whom much is given, much is required. I have been given much and now that I know about this extreme poverty, I have to do something to eliminate as much HELL as I can this side of eternity and bring HEAVEN down to earth.

The wonderful people of Help a Child of India sponsored this trip. Without their efforts, we would not have been able to do the concerts. They are doing a great work. (more about them in a second.)

The actual concerts were AMAZING!
We did two wonderful shows that were basically sold out. Approximately 1,400 each night actually paid to hear us sing. And to be honest, that was one of my concerns in the beginning when we were invited by Samuel Nirmal of Help a Child of India. I asked him if he thought anyone would show up. He promised me there were many who knew our music because of YouTube and the Gaither videos.

So, it was a pleasure to perform for our brothers and sisters in the cities of Chennai and Bangalore. However, we received WAY MORE than we gave.

Our promoter, Samuel Nirmal of Help a Child of India, had this to say about our concerts and our time in India:

For most of us, this was the best concert we have ever been to in our life time and it is likely to remain that way – till you guys come back! Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, the giants of Southern Gospel music singing in aid of Help A Child of India has humbled me. I said this at the end of each concert and I will say it again. “What did we do to deserve this kind of blessing Lord? All I can say is, Thank You Jesus”.

One of the objectives of the concerts was to increase the awareness among the people of Chennai and Bangalore about the work of Help A Child of India. The concerts and the media coverage gave us excellent visibility.

On the financial front, by God’s grace, several sponsors came forward to support the two concerts. The ticket sale was good. In India, the organizers of most Gospel music concerts in the last decade have ended up with a financial deficit. It will be another week before we put all our numbers together. But our current estimate shows that we will have a modest surplus. That surplus will be used for children living in poverty and in difficult circumstances.

Hundreds of thousands of children in India need help - to be educated and to lead a life of dignity. 4,000 such children are waiting to be supported through Help A Child of India this year alone. If we do not step in at the right time, at least one generation of 4,000 families will lose its opportunity to come out of poverty. It only costs 500 Indian rupees (less than $10) a month or 6,000 Indian rupees (about $110) a year, to sponsor one child. If each fan of EHSS pledges to sponsor one child, the need for the year will be fully met now. Online payment using credit cards, may be made at www.ehss.haci.in

Here is their website home page http://www.helpachildofindia.org/ Check them out – and help them as they continue to help the children of India. They do amazing work!

I know there are hurting people in our country and I know times are tough all around, but people, listen up: America has not seen ANYTHING like this. I pray it never does.

So, where do I leave this e-mail? I leave it with asking you to pray for your brothers and sisters in India. Pray for Help A Child Of India. Pray that God would provide for them. Ask our Father, “What can we do?”

If you want to see more pictures of our concerts and all our travels, and you have a Facebook account, make sure to “LIKE” our Fan page which you’ll find HERE. The whole tour is well-documented and pictures, video and press clips abound. Even the Hindu newspaper did a feature review of our show and gave it a stellar review.

Like I said, these words do not even touch what we saw and what we felt by the Spirit of God. Jesus walks in those lowly places. I felt pity and yet I saw love for the sweetest people I have ever met. I leave you with these words from
Isaiah 61:1 –


“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”

I do not know where this will lead us my friends, but EHSS will never be the same. We must use what we have to bring heaven down to earth more and more and let the business get out of the way for a new level of heavenly business. Pray for me as I lead and listen to what is being birthed in my heart.

Oh What A Savior He Is,
Ernie

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Here's where we'll be in concert for the next few weeks ... lots of great seats available and we'd love to see you there!

Aug 23, 2012
Columbus, IN
Columbus Christian School
7:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (812) 372-3780

Aug 24, 2012
Warren, OH
Grace Fellowship Church
7:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324

Aug 25, 2012
Knoxville, TN
Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church
6:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324

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Sep 7, 2012
Springfield, IL
Hoogland Centre for the Arts
7:00PM
Purchae Tickets by Phone : (217) 523-2787

Sep 8, 2012
Chicago, IL
Torrey Gray Auditorium on the campus of Moody Bible Institute
7:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (312) 329-2399

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Sep 13, 2012
Wausau, WI
Immanuel Baptist Church
7:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324

Sep 14, 2012
Elkader, IA
Elkader Opera House
7:30PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324

Sep 15, 2012
Burnsville, MN
Destiny Christian Center
7:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324

Sep 16, 2012
Sioux City, IA
Morningside College Eppley Auditorium
6:00PM
Purchase Tickets by Phone : (800) 965-9324

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Stow, OH 44224

Ernie Haase Announces New Edition of Magazine

From EHSS email newsletter August 17, 2012:

Welcome my friends. We thought we would send you something you can browse through over the weekend....

Here's the latest edition of our magazine, giving you some insights into what's happening in the Signature Sound world.

It's 16 pages of reading pleasure, including reports on Australia, Hungary and the second part of my 25 year interview.
You can read it by clicking here.

Don't forget as well that my new 25 year compilation project is still available - it's a DOWNLOAD ONLY project, so no CD to send you - once you purchase, a download link will be emailed to you.
The response to it has actually over-whelmed me, thank you to everyone who bought it and sent such great emails and Facebook comments about how much it touched you. To a singer, that means everything.

If you didn't hear about it, or haven't got your copy yet, you can get more information by clicking here.

Early next week I'm going to send you my thoughts on our recent trip to India - look out for that email - you won't want to miss it.

Thanks as always for your love and support.

Ernie

http://www.erniehaase.com/


Copyright © 2012 Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
P.O. Box 2288
Stow, OH 44224

Greater Vision Heads Out to Alabama and Tennessee

Greater Vision Email Update August 10, 2012:

We're getting ready to head out for three great concerts this weekend in Alabama and Tennessee! Check out our schedule below for more details!

This week, we started working on another unique project with the "Jubilee Gang"! It's a "Jubilee Christmas" CD! We'll be releasing it later this Fall, as we prepare for something really special...that we're not supposed to tell you about for another couple of weeks...so keep watching our Email Updates for more information about something YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

I've also included a Quick Link to information about the 2013 Praisefest Branson at the top of this Update, to make it easy for you to get information about joining us next March for our second Praisefest event in this very popular destination. Put a group together from your church and come join us for three great days!



THIS WEEKEND...

FRIDAY - Ardmore, AL
SATURDAY - Anniston, AL
SUNDAY - Columbia, TN
COMING SOON!...

We're getting ready to release a new CD that we're really excited about! "Our Most Requested...LIVE!" features songs you've asked for over and over again, recorded LIVE in concert! Titles include "Hallelujah Square", "A Pile Of Crowns", "With All The Many Miracles", "Common Garments", plus 8 more of your all-time favorite Greater Vision songs... LIVE!

Watch our upcoming Email Updates for release information!

The clock on the kitchen wall tells me I need to "get going", if I plan to be at the bus on time!

Thanks for taking the time to keep up with us by reading our Email Updates. You can also get instant updates on our Facebook page, and by following us on Twitter. The links are in the column on the left side of this page.

We hope to see you soon, but until then, thank you so much for your prayers and your friendship!


Be blessed!
Gerald Wolfe and Greater Vision

http://greatervisionmusic.com/