Southern Tradition To Be Featured Artist This Weekend On Paul Heil’s Gospel Greats

Nashville, TN (August 10, 2010) – Southern Gospel quartet, Southern Tradition, will be the featured artist this coming weekend, August 14th-15th, 2010, on Paul Heil’s widely successful syndicated radio program, the Gospel Greats.

The group’s debut recording, Sing Along With Southern Tradition, was produced by award winning producer, Michael Sykes. Sykes commented, “I love the way this group brings together a traditional Gospel music sound with a fresh and innovative musical approach. It makes for a nice listening experience. It’s my pleasure to work with Southern Tradition.”

The project is released with Homeland Records’ Riversong label. The program will feature numerous songs from this solid recording including the title cut, “Sing Along Song” and the current single at nationwide radio “That’s my Kind of Music.” In addition to hearing some of the wonderful music from this group, listeners will also hear interview segments, allowing them to get to know the members.

The fast rising quartet, Southern Tradition, is made up of Ken Taylor (lead), Mark Taylor (baritone), Thomas Nalley (tenor), Paul Allman (bass), and Tommy Fairchild (piano). Many people will remember Fairchild from his years with the GRAMMY and Dove winning Blackwood Brothers and Oak Ridge Boys.

Group member Ken Taylor expressed, “We are continuously in awe of the doors God is opening for us. To have Michael Sykes working with us on our album and then to have Paul Heil choose it as a featured album on his program is a tremendous honor. It is always a sure sign of God being in the middle of what you are doing when you know you could never have done any of it yourself. We give Him all the glory for all of this and we look forward to what he has in store for our quartet.”

To learn more about Southern Tradition, visit southerntraditiononline.com.

The Gospel Greats radio program is one of the best-known and most widely respected syndicated Southern Gospel music radio programs, airing in syndication on nearly 200 great radio stations across America, in Canada, on Sirius/XM satellite, in Europe, the Far East and on the Internet worldwide each week. To learn more about where you can hear the broadcast in your area, visit www.thegospelgreats.com.

Southern Tradition is booked exclusively by the Tana Lonon Agency (TLA). To schedule them or other great artists from TLA, such as Crabb Revival, No Other Name, and others, you can email the agency at tanatla@aol.com or visit them on the web at tanalononagency.com. You can also call the office at @615.866.9741.

Southern Tradition Signs With Tana Lonon Agency

Nashville, TN (August 4, 2010) – The Tana Lonon Agency (TLA) is pleased to announce the signing of SOUTHERN TRADITION to their talented roster of artists. The group will be scheduled exclusively the TLA.

Although they’re not a household name just yet, Southern Tradition has been making a big mark on Gospel music. They convey a blend of the true nostalgia Gospel music offers, with a fresh musical approach, including intricate harmonies and wonderful musicianship. Group members are Ken Taylor (lead), Mark Taylor (baritone), Thomas Nalley (tenor), Paul Allman (bass), and Tommy Fairchild (piano). Many people will remember Fairchild from his years with the GRAMMY and Dove winning Blackwood Brothers and Oak Ridge Boys.

The group second single, on Homeland Record’s Riversong label, “That's My Kind Of Music,” written by Jerry Kelso and Kristi Fitzwater, is impacting radio now. Their first single release, “Sing Along Song,” was well received at radio across the country. Both songs are from their debut album with Riversong, Sing Along With Southern Tradition.

Besides having a heart to make great music, the group’s first goal is to make a true ministry impact for the cause of Christ. They have a heart for souls and for the needs of others. They are honored to be the National Spokespersons for the International Christian Center for the Deaf (ICCD). They express that they have seen the impact music has, even on those who cannot hear. Their work with ICCD allows them to help get the word out to their audiences about ministering to the deaf in a multitude of ways.

The group’s lead singer, Ken Taylor, shared how all these gentlemen are feeling about the doors God is opening. “The hand of God never ceases to amaze me. He knows who, what, where, when, and how in our lives. I am in awe of His blessings and completely committed to walking the path that He lays out before us in this ministry. I know, without a doubt, that He led us to the Tana Lonon Agency. We feel honored to work with a lady who combines her love for God with a strong work ethic. We’re ready to continue to walk together, with Tana, into every opportunity for ministry that God brings to this quartet.”

Tana Lonon expressed her anticipation about working with Southern Tradition. “I feel so fortunate for the groups that God brings my way. Once in a while, a fairly new group comes along. Sometimes, from that first moment, I find myself feeling very strongly about learning more about them. The more I learned about Southern Tradition, the more I wanted to know. I love their heart and I love their determination to serve God. I am looking forward to our ministry partnership, as well as our great friendship.

To learn more about Southern Tradition, visit southerntraditiononline.com.

To schedule this group or other great artists from TLA, such as Crabb Revival, Marshall Hall, and others, you can email the agency at tanatla@aol.com or visit them on the web at tanalononagency.com. You can also call the office at @615.866.9741.

Southern Tradition Signs with Homeland Entertainment

Nashville, Tennessee- Riversong Records (a division of Homeland Entertainment Group) announces the signing of one of the newest and most exciting quartets to come along recently to the Gospel Music scene: Southern Tradition. Southern Tradition is made up of Lead Ken Taylor, his brother Mark Taylor singing the baritone, Tenor Thomas Nalley, Bass Paul Allman and pianist Brandon Hooker. With their intricate harmonies, detailed arrangements and versatility, Southern Tradition is in a league all their own. These young men have a style that reflects the nostalgia of their predecessors on the classics as well as a modern day sound that is fresh and enlightening. Ken Taylor mentions "We feel that Southern Tradition joining the Homeland family is a winning combination. We admire the work that Homeland has accomplished with their new direction and are anticipating so many doors that God is getting ready to open as we team together for this new project". Homeland Director of A/R Eric Melton states " I am ecstatic to be working with such an outstanding quartet like Southern Tradition. What I admire about their style is the traditional old school quartet with a modern sway to their delivery. Their heart for ministry and their desire to showcase their God given talents sets them apart from your normal quartet. The opportunities will be unlimited for Southern Tradition." Southern Tradition has also recently signed an exclusive booking agreement with Love Song Talent Agency and will begin their new tour in early January. Riversong Records will begin work with Southern Tradition on this new recording in December with the award winning team of Gary Prim leading the tracking session and Michael Sykes producing the vocals. The project will release to the public on Tuesday February 8th 2010 with the first single releasing to radio in January. Be looking for future updates on this and the exciting debut of Southern Tradition by going to http://www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com/ or http://www.southerntraditiononline.com/ where you will find sample clips of their music.