Country Music Legend Ray Stevens Delivers Timeless Collection of Gospel Music

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—August 7th, 2014—Country music legend Ray Stevens is set to release an all-new Gospel recording on August 19th, entitled Gospel Collection, Volume One, which marks Stevens’ first project as part of the Gaither Gospel Series.

The release, produced by Stevens, captures some of today’s most popular hymns and Gospel classics performed with that signature voice that has entertained audiences for decades. Gospel Collection includes “The Old Rugged Cross/Rock of Ages,” “Amazing Grace,” “Farther Along,” “Turn Your Radio On,” “Old Time Religion/When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder”and more.

“This is my first Gospel album in years,” describes the comedy and country music icon.  “I’m really excited about it.  I love the songs and worked long and hard on the arrangements, but the coupe de gras is being presented as part of the Gaither Gospel Series.  I hope everyone will enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it.”

Gospel Collection is part of a TV special airing on Dish TV, DirecTV, AT&T Uverse, GaitherTV, TBN, RFD, FamilyNet, CTN, GMTN, Guardian, Liberty, TCT and TLN.  It will air in Canada on Vision TV, CTS, The Miracle Channeland Hope TV. 

The new music collection coincides with the recent release of Stevens’ book,Ray Stevens’ Nashville, an extensive memoir that details not only his storied career but also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the growth and boom of Nashville’s entertainment scene which he has observed and been a part of for decades.

Gospel Collection will be distributed by Capitol Christian Distribution and will available at retail stores and digital outlets worldwide including iTunes, Amazon and www.gaither.com. 

About Ray Stevens
Twelve-time nominated and two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Ray Stevens has spanned the generations with over 50 years of comedic musical talent, including songs such as his multi-million selling hit “The Streak” and his classic pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful.”  Throughout his career, Stevens has sold more than 40 million albums and continues daily office operations at his home base, Ray Stevens Music / Clyde Records, located on Nashville’s historic Music Row.  Stevens has released a number of video collections and CDs throughout the years, including his most recent in 2012, The Encyclopedia of Recorded Comedy Music.

 

For more information on Ray Stevens, visit www.raystevens.com or his official Facebook Page

Weekly Gospel Music Show Comes to RFD and FamilyNet

Nashville, TN (September 6, 2013) Exciting news is coming from THE Music City, Nashville, TN. This fall will usher in a new kind of variety show. It’s the Music City Show, featuring top artists from Gospel music like Legacy Five, Greater Vision, The Blackwood Brothers, Comedians Tim Lovelace and Aaron Wilburn, as well as featured Bass soloist for the Gaither Homecoming concerts, Gene McDonald. The show will also feature special Guest hosts each week, along with the positive cowboy Jim Sheldon and Nashville’s own Blue Jean Band.
You will get to know the featured artists in our special interview moments, and have fun with the hosts as they share funny stories you’ve never heard before.
All the music will be performed with a live band featured on the music city show. Join us at the barn for letters from near and far as it is a hilarious question and answer comedy segment. See the positive cowboy Jim Sheldon perform favorite classic country hymns.
The Music City Show - a new kind of live show from the heart of Nashville.
Watch the Music City Show this fall starting November 14th at 8pm on RFD TV. Here is a link to the advance streamer for the show: http://youtu.be/k3CzCUwp1bw
Here is a link to embed the advance streamer for the show:

The show is produced by Scott Godsey for Godsey and Associates.
www.themusiccityshow.com
www.rfdtv.com
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About Godsey and Associates
In the last quarter of 2011, Scott Godsey started a team making music videos for Christian artists. That soon developed into not only working inside the Christian music business, but going outside of the Christian music world. Soon after, the company expanded into other genres. G&A started working with churches, authors, and organizations. The Godsey & Associate formula works with any company that wants to focus on brand building and getting in front of an audience.

MARTINS TO BE FEATURED ON DANIEL BRITT FRIENDS

Washington, DC - Multi-talented recording artist, The Martins will be featured during the weeks of July 18 and July 25 on the popular Daniel Britt & Friends radio program. The one-hour Gospel music radio show is available each week to nearly 30 million satellite subscribers throughout the US and Canada on SIRIUS XM and it’s partnership with DISH Network. Daniel Britt & Friends can be heard on enLighten Radio (Sirius XM Channel 18) Mondays at 7PM (ET), Thursdays at 10PM (ET), and Saturdays at 12 Noon (ET). The program is also available online at www.xmradio.com, www.sirius.com or via Dish Network Channel 6018.

It’s a New Day for legendary vocal group, The Martins. Their three-year labor of love is complete, and the end result is a brand new recording, appropriately titled New Day. Filled with all new songs, featuring the trio’s unmistakable harmonies, the recording was produced by multi-platinum selling Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus. Released earlier this summer (June 21), the recording marks the first for siblings Judy, Jonathan and Joyce (pictured l-r in attached jpg) in a decade.

During the 1990s, The Martins rose to national and international success, showcasing their stunning and distinctive harmonies before a vast array of audiences, from Bill Gaither’s multi-award winning Homecoming Video and Concert Series to the White House to Carnegie Hall. Over the years, the trio garnered six Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association, a Grammy nomination and multiple hit songs.

After a 10-year hiatus from touring together, the siblings return this year with renewed family bonds, as they take a fresh step forward both musically and spiritually. Energized and excited about the future, the three are thrilled to be back on stage together and are delighted by the early success of New Day, as well as the new Gaither Music Group DVD, entitled The Best Of The Martins. The DVD captures some of the trio’s most unforgettable highlights from the multi-platinum selling Gaither Homecoming Video Series. The television special with highlights from the DVD will air throughout the summer and into the fall on popular networks including GAC, RFD, CTN, GMC, INSP, FamilyNet, CTS and TBN.

“The Martins have a history of hits and a highly anticipated album that is now available,” Britt states. “During these episodes, listeners can hear about The Martins’ humble beginnings and their chart-topping success. We'll follow the journey of these three singing siblings from restroom acoustics to Carnegie Hall! These are very special broadcasts.”

For those who happen to miss the original broadcasts, the interviews may be downloaded after the air date via www.danielbritt.com.

In promotion of the release of The Martins’ New Day recording,, the trio is presently in the midst of their summer tour. To obtain a complete schedule or to order your copy of New Day, visit www.martinsonline.com.