Declaration Reacts To Singing News Fan Awards Nomination For Top 5 New Trio of the Year

Nashville, TN (May 27, 2014) — The Singing News Fan Awards nominees were recently announced with Declaration nominated for 2014 Top 5 New Trio.

This nomination is the trio’s second Singing News Fan Award nomination, their first in the Top 5. The trio - comprised of Jake Sammons, TJ Evans and Kasey Kemp - is thrilled with the honor. Kasey says, “This last year has been just unbelievable. We have a new album, Whosoever Will May Come, that we are so proud of and have had the opportunitiy to share our music with some great promoters and pastors and now this nomination by our friends from around the country is the icing on the cake! Of course we don't strive for awards but it is a confirmation to us that we are following the path that God has laid out before us.”

Jake Sammons adds, “We are extremely blessed to be nominated and honored to be serving the Lord and singing about Him. This is truly humbling to be included in this category with great artists and ministries.”

The support from industry and gospel music lovers has been tremendous in the short time that Declaration has been performing. Michael Booth of the award-winning Booth Brothers chimes in, "So happy for my friends Declaration to be nominated in the Singing News Top 5 New Trio category. These guys are the real deal!" Michigan concert promoter, Victor Seaton added, "Declaration is an incredible trio who is making an impact all across America."

The 2104 Singing News Fan Awards will be presented live at the National Quartet Convention. The NQC will be September 21 – 27, 2014 at The LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Singing News Fan Awards will be presented by the NQC on Friday, September 26, 2014, at 12:30 p.m.

For details visit www.singingnews.com/fanawards

For more information on Declaration, visit www.declarationtrio.com

For a review copy of Whosoever Will May Come or other Declaration projects, please send email to: office@declarationtrio.com

Channing Eleton Nominated For Singing News Fan Award Nomination

Dalton, GA (May 19, 2014) Phenomenal singer/songwriter/musician Channing Eleton has been nominated for a Singing News Fan Award. Since starting his new solo career, Channing has been nominated for several awards.

Concerning being nominated for the New Soloist Award, Channing stated “I am so honored to be nominated by the fans. People who listen to our music and come to our concerts are the backbone of what we do, without them there would be no reason to leave our families every week and travel like we do. Thank you fans, you are appreciated.”

Since performing his own penned songs Channing's career has skyrocketed including a soon to be released concept video titled 'Big Top'. Be sure to call your radio station and request to hear Channing Eleton.

You can learn more about Channing at http://channingeleton.com or https://www.facebook.com/channingeleton .

To book Channing for a church service or concert go to booking@channingeleton.com .



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About Channing Eleton
For 4 1/2 years, he toured extensively with Poet Voices playing concerts from Delaware to California and from Canada to the Carribean. This led to so many great things for Eleton. He gained valuable experience while on the road, making many, many new friends.

Channing married his sweetheart, Christina Fleming, whom he’d met two years prior at a Poet Voices concert. Channing continues, “I know when I’m up on that stage, she’s praying for me. Words can’t even begin to describe how I feel. I am blessed more than I deserve. I’m so thankful!”

March 23, 2000 finds Eleton joining Gospel music super-group, Gold City. For the next six years, he tours as part Gold City’s ‘Band Of Gold’. In September of that year, Gold City’s band with Eleton, won The Singing News Fan Award for ‘BAND OF THE YEAR’. In May of 2001, the Southern Gospel Music Association named Channing Eleton as its ‘Musician Of The Year’. “I take great pride in this honor because it was voted on and awarded to me by my peers.” October of 2005, Channing resigned his position as Gold City’s keyboardist. Channing reflects, “I’ll always be thankful for my days spent with Gold City”.

Channing says “The older I get, the more I realize that God uses the different seasons of our lives to prepare for us what’s to come. I have learned to keep looking ahead. Keep plowing forward, while enjoying the present and living each day to its fullest.”

Karen Peck and New River Grab Five Singing News Award Nominations

Dahlonega, GA (May 16, 2014) In a year of winning big awards, Karen Peck and New River have grabbed five more nominations in the Singing News Fan Awards. The Singing News Awards will be held at the National Quartet Convention in September 2014. The final round of voting will begin soon.

The five nominations include Favorite Trio, Song Of The Year for the title cut of the album “Revival” (penned by Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West and Lee Black), Album Of The Year for 'Revival', Favorite Soprano and Favorite Female Singer.

In other news about Karen Peck and New River their new hit song “Finish Well” has hit number one for the June Singing News Magazine Chart and has been number one on the Absolutely Gospel Music Chart for the last seven weeks. In the history of Karen Peck and New River's number one songs “Finish Well” has risen to the top spot faster than any other song they have recorded. “Finish Well” was written by Karen Peck Gooch, Keena West and Michael Farren.

Karen Peck stated “KPNR is so thankful to The Lord for this wonderful season in our ministry. We are very honored and grateful for our number one song, Finish Well, and for the Singing News Fan Awards nominations!!”.

Lastly, the Karen Peck and New River annual Homecoming will be June 13th and 14th at the New River Park in Dahlonega, GA. Her special guests include The Perrys, Jeff and Sheri Easter and the Old Paths with several other groups participating and of course Karen Peck and New River. For more information about the concert go to http://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com/christian-music-nights-2014.



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About Karen Peck and New River
No doubt the most popular mixed trio in Gospel Music, Karen Peck and New River are a music powerhouse in the music industry. With hit after hit and multiple number one songs, they are one of the most sought after groups today. Karen is known country flair and for having possibly the finest and highest soprano voice in any genre of music. Karen was also recipient of the Susan Unthank Memorial Award, an award given by Absolutely Gospel Music only to women who have excelled in their work in a man's world. Karen had a feature role in the hit movie “Joyful Noise”, starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. New River's hit song “Four Days Late” has become a classic in Gospel music.