FREEDOM QUARTET SIGNED BY THE BECKIE SIMMONS AGENCY

Nashville, TN: It was announced today that Freedom Quartet has reached a booking agreement with BSA/Beckie Simmons Agency of Nashville, TN, effective immediately. Freedom Quartet consists of John Rulapaugh, tenor, Dale Shipley, lead, Preston Garner, baritone and Burman Porter, bass.

Concerning this new agreement, manager John Rulapaugh states, “From my earliest days on the road with the original Dove Brothers and later with Palmetto State Quartet, I have enjoyed a wonderful friendship and working relationship with Beckie and all the BSA family. With the transition of taking Freedom from a Trio to a Quartet, plus adding my dear friend Burman Porter, it makes this decision feel all the more like moving back home!” The new Freedom Quartet website is www.FreedomQuartet.com

Beckie Simmons adds, “BSA welcomes Freedom Quartet to our family of artists. Since John and Burman have already been part of our BSA family, it feels like they are indeed coming back home! These guys have many years of experience collectively, allowing them to produce a great experience of Quartet music. Our BSA staff looks forward to working with them and being a part of their bright future!”

For booking information contact BSA/Beckie Simmons Agency 615.595.7500 or visit www.bsaworld.com.

Introducing Freedom Quartet

Nashville, TN (September 5, 2013) – John Rulapaugh, founder of a group known for its dynamic energy and prowess, Freedom, raises the bar even higher, as he introduces Freedom Quartet.

The quartet's new line up is the "creme dela creme" of Gospel music.

The new lead singer has an array of accolades and accomlishments and is best known for his days with the group, Perfect Heart. He is Dale Shipley. Read more about him at daleshipley.com.

Filling the baritone position for the group is Preston Garner. Garner is not only a notable vocalist with a vast array of experience. He is also a music minister and worship pastor and has a very clear understanding of leading an audience to the throne of God.

Taking the bass position is one of the most talented bass singers to grace a Gospel music stage. He is none other than Burman Porter.

Along with the solid and seamless tenor singing of Rulapaugh, this combination is poised to be one of the most cutting edge and impacting Gospel music ministries of the decade.

"The departure of my friend Josh Garner from Freedom's lineup left a great void, one that could not easily be filled," shares Rulapaugh. He continues, "Since the inception of Freedom, it was always our desire to have a great quartet. There have been several opportunities to make that move, but the timing was never right. Over the past few weeks the Lord has really made His plans evident in our lives and we are thrilled with the new starting place He has set for us. I couldn't be more happy than with the addition of my old friend, Burman Porter, to the lineup of Freedom. Many will remember that Burman and I worked together on two previous occasions; First with The Dove Brothers Quartet and, then, with Palmetto State Quartet. There's so much to tell about how this decision and direction unfolded…and not nearly enough space here to tell it all. Over the coming days and weeks I will share the details of how this all came to be. If you're interested in the "back story," visit and join our website. You can sign up for free and receive all the latest news from the group."

The group is partnered with a premiere booking agency, Mountain Top Talent (one entity of the mutil-faceted Michael Davis & Associates). Mountain Top will be heading up their scheduling.

Michael Davis expresses, "John Rulapaugh has done it again by assembling one of the strongest personnel lineups to come along in quite sometime. The move from trio
to quartet will be well received by John's fan base. I am very excited about the future of the Freedom Quartet."

The quartet is looking forward to getting into the studio soon for their first full recording together.

To meet and follow the exciting happenings of this outstanding quartet, visit their brand new website, coming soon, at www.freedomquartet.com.

You can find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/freedomquartet and follow them on Twitter at twitter.com/freedomquartet.

To learn more about all of the artists who call the Dominion Agency home, visit mountaintoptalent.com and michaeldavisandassociates.com. To schedule the Freedom Quartet and other wonderful artists with Michael Davis And Associates, call 828-454-5900 or email michael@michaeldavisandassociates.com.

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Pictured: Freedom Quartet (l to r) - Preston Garner (baritone),
John Rulapaugh (founder and tenor),
Burman Porter (bass), and Dale Shipley (lead)

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.

Freedom Unveils New, Fully-Updated Website

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – (August 10, 2012) – Freedom, one of the most exciting new names in Christian music, is proud to announce the unveiling of its new, fully-update website. The new page went live earlier and was designed by Freedom’s John Rulapaugh.

Freedom’s Josh Garner said, “We are so excited about the work that John did for the new site. He did a great job, and we couldn’t be happier with the design work that he did.”

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.”

John Rulapaugh said, “We really wanted a site that fans could feel like they could really get to know us and our ministry. We think the people who visit our site will like what they see and want to come back.”

To visit the newly designed website of Freedom, visit http://www.freedomtrio.com.

Freedom recently reached a publicity and web promotion agreement with SSE Group, Inc. Through this agreement, the talented trio has gained exclusive access to all media outlets serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, in addition to advertising and marketing possibilities.

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.