Gene McDonald Heads Up North

Nashville, TN (April 23, 2014) Join Gene McDonald, superb bass singer from the Gaither Homecoming Concerts as he ministers up north this weekend.

Gene is headed to Hillsdale, MI on Saturday, April 26th at the Gospel Barn at 7PM along with the Skyline Boys. It's always a fun time when those two get together.

After a great night with the Skyline Boys, Gene moves on the next morning, Sunday, April 27th to Taylor, MI at Heritage Free Will Baptist Church , 12670 Pardee Road - 11AM. You can call 313-802-2526 for more information about the service.

Finishing out the weekend Gene will be traveling to the great state of Ohio at the Living Hope Free Methodist Church, 1051 West Jackson, West Unity, OH at 6:30PM.

It is always a refreshing time of ministry and great music when Gene McDonald is in the building.

Learn more about Gene McDonald at http://www.genemcdonaldmusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/genemcdonaldmusic .

If you would like to book Gene for a concert or other event, feel free to contact J and C Agency at

662-664-3596 or email: booking@genemcdonaldmusic.com .



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About Gene McDonald

Gene McDonald started his career with his family group singing tenor. He then sang tenor with Jack Campbell and the Ambassadors through his school years. “One day I woke up and my voice was a couple of octaves lower and I was a bass singer.” commented Gene about his low vocal abilities.

While at Arkansas State University, he studied under one of the leading choral directors in the nation, Al Skoog. He later went to Ben Speer School of Music.
In 1989, Gene began singing with the Plainsmen Quartet and toured with them until 1992. He later went on to sing and record hits with the Florida Boys, touring from 1998 to 2007. Gaither Productions invited Gene to join the Homecoming Family for his first taping in 1994. He currently still travels with the Homecoming Friends across the globe.
Gene has a great gift and one of the richest voices ever heard. Noted by Bill Gaither as the Dean of all Bass’, Gene is held at high esteem for being the best in the circuit. However, he is MORE than just the best Bass singer. He does have the most prominent Bass voice, but he is by far, one of the “best singers” to ever grace the stage. God has given this man a great gift, a great talent.

Aaron Wilburn Signs An Exclusive Booking Agreement With The Dominion Agency

Waynesville, NC (February 26, 2013) –Christian music’s premiere booking agency, the Dominion Agency, is thrilled to announce the addition of the award-winning solo artist and comedian, Aaron Wilburn, to their tremendous roster of dynamic artists.

Michael Davis, Owner and President of the Dominion Agency expresses the company’s excitement over their exclusive agreement with the gifted Aaron Wilburn, "What a delight to work with Aaron Wilburn! He is the total package - Christian Comedian, singer, songwriter and deeply committed Christian husband, father, grandfather and friend. We are very fortunate to have him join our family of Christian artists".

A feature on the Gaither Homecoming Tour and videos, Aaron Wilburn has endeared himself to thousands of laughter-loving fans with his own down-home brand of humor, as he talks about his southern roots, his family, children and his faith. It's common to see a grandfather laughing along with his teen-agers and children. As Aaron says, "There is no generation gap with laughter."

Little would one expect that the same guy that brings people to tears with laughter also has written songs that have touched the lives of so many. His gift of songwriting has brought with it Dove Awards as well as Grammy nominations. In 2005 Aaron was honored by his home state as the Alabama Music Hall of Fame put an exhibit of his life and music on display in it's honored halls in the company of such notables as gospel singer Jake Hess and, the queen of Gospel music, Vestal Goodman. They are surrounded by the likes of Tammy Wynette, Lionel Richie and Percy Sledge just to name a few.

Aaron Wilburn expresses, “At this point in my career, I am so thankful to put my booking/scheduling into the hands of Michael Davis and the Dominion Agency. Michael is a man of integrity with an honest heart. I am blessed to be represented by him.”

The Dominion Agency is part of a family of stellar talent agencies including-
* Dominion Agency
* Mountain Top Talent
* Blue Ridge Artist Agency

To learn more about all of the artists who call the Dominion Agency home, visit dominionagency.com. To schedule Aaron Wilburn or other wonderful artists with the agency, call 828-454-5900 or email scheduling@thedominionagency.com.

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Photo Above: (l to r) Aaron Wilburn (artist) and Michael Davis (Owner and President of Michael Davis and Associates, home to the Dominion Agency).

Gaither Officially Announces Matthew Holt As Pianist

Alexandria, IN - The audience at National Quartet Convention received a surprise announcement on Friday night, September 14, when Bill Gaither announced from stage that the new full-time piano player for the Gaither Vocal Band and the Gaither Homecoming Tour is Matthew Holt. Holt, too, was surprised and delighted at the announcement but is well prepared to accept his new role.

Matthew has been playing piano professionally since he was 19, when he was invited to accompany the award-winning family group The Perrys full-time. He remained with the Perrys from 2004 until 2008, receiving multiple nominations for Singing News Fan Awards for Top Musician during those years. Matthew came off the road after he and his wife, Lindsey, had their first child and Matthew went to work as Associate Director of Bethel University's Renaissance program in his hometown of McKenzie, Tennessee. He and the university intend for Matthew to remain on staff at Bethel for as long as possible while he also works with the Gaither Vocal Band and Gaither Homecoming Tour.

First inspired by late piano legend Anthony Burger, Matthew attended a Kingsmen concert at age two that would forever change the course of his life. He watched Anthony play and imitated him starting that very night. His parents bought him a piano the following year and he began taking lessons in grade school until he eventually realized his ultimate goal to play for a gospel group. In October of 2007, Matthew experienced a full-circle moment when he was chosen to play piano at Anthony Burger's induction into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Thrilled to accept his new role with the Gaither tour, Matthew states, "To be a member of the Gaither Family is a dream come true. I'm humbled and honored to be a part of this established and highly respected musical tradition. Words can't describe how excited I am about this opportunity!"

Bill Gaither is equally thrilled that Matthew has accepted this new role, stating, "The Gaither Vocal Band has been blessed to only have two piano players in our history until now, and both have been tremendous. Now, to be blessed once again with a musician of Matthew Holt's caliber is quite a gift! What a joy it is to welcome this fine young man to the family."

Matthew and Lindsey have two children: a son, Fletcher (4) and a daughter, Ridley (1). The family resides in McKenzie, Tennessee, where Matthew was born and raised.

Press Release from Singing News News, September 27, 2012 http://www.singingnews.com/Southern-Gospel-News/11678486/