Dixie Melody Boys Announce Lead Singer

The Dixie Melody Boys are excited to announce one of Gospel music’s best lead singers, Josh Garner, as their new member. The group began their search over two months ago when Mike Rogers resigned and had them listening to over 400 demos and auditioning numerous men. “This has been different than most of the times I have hired someone to fill a position. We heard so many great singers and we even thought we had found the right man a few times but it just wasn‘t the right fit.” said Ed O’Neal. “I have always loved Josh’s voice. I have even tried to hire him a few times in the past but the timing was never right. I am thrilled to have him join us.” added Ed.
The fans of Gospel music will remember Josh as the last lead singer for the Florida Boys as well as from the Gaither Homecoming Series. For the last five years he has been with Freedom, a trio that he founded with John Rulapaugh. Josh has been nominated numerous times as Favorite Lead Singer and is widely acknowledged as one of Gospel music’s all-time great lead singers. “Josh called me and offered to help us by filling in until we could find someone. It made looking for someone easy knowing he was on stage with us until we found the right person. His first night with us felt as if we had been singing together for years. Over the next few weeks both he and the group knew the right guy for the job was already there. Josh is a great addition to our team. I know the fans will be excited about seeing him with us.” stated Matt Felts.
The Dixie Melody Boys have already been in the studio with Josh and will release the new album soon. The project comes off the success of their fiftieth anniversary album, The Call Is Still The Same, and promises to be a hit. Josh will join the group mid August and will appear with them for the first time at NQC on Tuesday and Wednesday night. To check the Dixie Melody Boys schedule go towww.dixiemelodyboys.com

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.