JEFF & SHERI EASTER MAKING FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR 2015 HOMECOMING

Lincolnton, GA – Jeff & Sheri Easter, along with an army of friends and family, are busy making final preparations for the 7th Annual Jeff & Sheri Easter Homecoming. The annual event is set to take place Mother’s Day weekend, May 7-10, 2015, in the small rural town of Lincolnton, GA.

For a majority of the year, Jeff & Sheri Easter can be found traveling around the country singing and sharing the Gospel. For one weekend, however, they stay home and invite their friends to enjoy their hometown, great music and fellowship.

Music lovers will enjoy a stellar lineup of talented Gospel artists. In addition to the music, the annual event will offer many family-friendly festivities to take a part in.

Scheduled to appear during the weekend are artists Dailey & Vincent, The Bowling Family, Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long, The Isaacs, Lewis Tradition, Primitive Quartet, Karen Peck & New River, The Easter Brothers, and The Browders. Tickets are $20 per person per day, 12 and under free. Weekend passes are available for $50 per person, and group rates also available for groups of 20+.

On Saturday morning, May 10, 2015, Sheri will be hosting the 3rd Annual Ladies Brunch and Devotions. There are only 50 seats available for this event. Tickets are $35 per person and include brunch, devotions with Sheri, and a gift for attending.

On Saturday evening, there will be hosting a Talent Show on the concert grounds open to the first 35 entrants. The winner will receive 10 hours of free studio time (a $500 value) and will be invited to perform during Saturday evening’s concert. The entry fee is $50.

On Sunday morning, May 11, 2015, a special “going away service” will take place with a sermon by the patriarch of the Easter family – James Easter, of the Easter Brothers. There is no admission fee for this service. Catfish dinner to follow.

For more information on these events and to reserve your tickets, visit www.jeffandsherieaster.com. Please note: no physical tickets will be mailed but will have them available for you at WILL CALL the day of the event.

Jeff & Sheri Easter Host 7th Annual Homecoming

Jeff & Sheri Easter are making final preparations for their 7th Annual Homecoming in Lincolnton, Ga. May 7-10, 2015.

The duo are bringing world-class award-winning talent to help raise funds for the Lewis Family Homeplace Restoration Fund.

"We're so excited to be bringing in Dailey and Vincent, the Bowling Family, the Isaacs, the Primitive Quartet, Karen Peck and New River, and the Browders for this year's event,” Sheri said. “Our goal when we began was to introduce our hometown to some of the best in southern gospel music and these artists definitely exceed that goal."

Jeff said adding to the continuing legacy of the event the show will also feature several original members of the Lewis Family and his family - the Easter Brothers.

"By having Little Roy Lewis & the Lizzy Long Show along with Lewis Tradition, you get the best of the still traveling Lewis Family members,” Jeff said. " Added to that are my folks who brought me into the world of music. They'are all crowd-pleasers."

Two-time Grammy nominees and six-time Dove winners Jeff & Sheri Easter host the event performing all three days at the Lewis Family Homeplace, 1935 Lewis Family Road, in Lincolnton, Ga.

Dailey and Vincent, The Bowling Family and Little Roy Lewis and Lizzy Long Show on Thursday at 7 p.m., The Isaacs, Primitive Quartet and Lewis Tradition on Friday at 7 p.m. and Karen Peck and New River, The Easter Brothers, The Browders on Saturday at 6 p.m. Adult admission is $20 and an additional love offering will be received. Children 12 and under free.

Sheri Easter will host Devotions with Sheri - a Ladies Private Brunch at the First Assembly of God, 328 May Avenue, Lincolnton, Ga. at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $35 and register online is required.

Saturday will also feature a talent contest beginning at 1 p.m. There is a $50 entry fee and performers must register online. Winner receives performance on Saturday evening show and 10 hours of recording studio time valued at $500.

James Easter will host a service on Sunday, May 10 at 11 a.m.

Jeff & Sheri Easter has won two Grammy nominations, six GMA Dove Awards, 15 Singing News Fan Awards, three Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association Awards, two International Country Gospel Music Association honors, 16 Voice Awards, seven AGM Ovation Awards, four Southern Gospel Music Fan Fair Awards, five SGN Scoops Diamond Awards, four Hearts Aflame Awards and three Cash Box Awards.

Among their best known hits are “Thread of Hope,” “Roses Will Bloom Again,” “Speak to the Mountain” “Praise His Name,” and “Born to Climb.” They are regulars of the Gaither Homecoming video series and tours, sharing their music on over 15 million videos sold.

Jeff & Sheri’s performances include the contributions of their three children Madison, Morgan and Maura Easter daughter-in-law Shannon. Jared Easter on steel guitar, mandolin, acoustic and banjo and drummer Joshua Phillips as they share a love of Jesus through their music and uplifting experiences of life on stage. The Easter children each add dimensions to the show - vocally, musically and even with uplifting comedy.

Their latest CD “ Eyes Wide Open” from SpringHill Records is available from iTunes and retail stores.

Among the titles on the project are “I Know How It Feels To Survive, ” "Love Is," "Anything But Happy," "I Wonder If He Ever Cries," "It Must Have Been You," "Sitting On Top Of The World," "I'll Take It," "A Little Bit of Sunshine," "A Good Old Gospel Song," "Standing Here Wondering," "There Is A Purpose," and "I Won’t Have To Worry.

Homecoming attendees should bring a lawn chair. Concessions will be available for sale.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lewis Family Homeplace Restoration Fund honoring the career of Georgia’s three-time Hall of Fame members The Lewis Family. For more information, call (706) 359-1997 or visit www.jeffandsherieaster.com

The Bowling Family Hit #1 With "I Know Enough”

Nashville, TN (Octobrer 22, 2014) The Bowling Family charts the number one song in the top two charts for Southern Gospel Music. The Bowling Family has had 23 number one songs in their stellar career but this is the first since their bus accident 4 years ago on July 1st of 2010.

The song ‘I Know Enough’ is the current single from their "Safe After The Storm” project. It was written by Marcia Henry, Belinda Smith and features the beautiful voice of Kelly Bowling.

This is just another achievement by a group that has garnered numerous nominations and awards in their time together as a group. These include 3 GRAMMY® nominations, 19 Dove Award nominations, 11 Dove Awards including multiple "Song Of The Year" Dove wins for Country, Southern, and Traditional, Absolutely Gospel News Award for Male Vocalist and Female Vocalist and 18 Absolutely Gospel News Awards .

Kelly Bowling stated "In the fall of 2010 Marcia Henry and Belinda Smith were in Nashville collaborating on a song. These ladies, collectively have written nearly a dozen number one songs, so this may have been a "business as usual" kind of songwriting session. But, it wasn't. Little did they realize, when they started humming a melody, putting a lyric on paper, that this song was mine. They had no clue that I was a few miles from them....sitting in a wheelchair, waiting for a doctor to "GIVE it to me straight" about my ability to take care of myself, my kids, and way on down the line of importance, would I ever be well enough to stand on a stage, travel on a bus, live my life....as I had known life. For you see, this song was written just weeks after our bus hit that semi. It was written for me to sing in this season of my life. For truly, I may not know much, "BUT I KNOW ENOUGH!"

Continuing Kelly commented "I have been privileged to be a part of some great songs in my life, but this one speaks everything I have to say, and would say, if I had a summary of my journal from the last half of 2010. MY personal thanks to Marcia and Belinda for being who they are, and doing what they do. Without a song, we would have nothing to offer."
 
The Bowlings are regulars on the Grand Ole Opry, performed  multiple times on Gaither video series. They were featured on the Gaither video tribute to the Crabb Family (playing on television networks, 2009, 2010.)
Mike, Kelly, Hope Bowling and Troy Peach (collectively) have sold more than 1.2 million recordings.

To learn more about The Bowlings go to http://www.bowlingsonline.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bowling-Family .

Book The Bowlings for your church, concert, ladies seminar or anywhere you want great Gospel Music by going tohttp://www.bsaworld.com or e-mail at beckie@bsaworld.com .

Tribute Quartet Unveils Daywind Debut

HENDERSONVILLE, TN (Aug. 26, 2014) – The debut project by the Tribute Quartet as a Daywind recording artist is being released today, “Journey of Hope.”
 
Tribute is a male quartet comprised of group manager and lead singer Gary Casto, baritone singer and pianist Josh Singletary, tenor singer Riley Harrison Clark and bass singer Anthony Davis.
 
“Journey of Hope” was molded by the group’s long-time producer, Roger Talley.
           
“Journey of Hope" is a collection of songs that resound the constant truth of the hope we have when concluding our journey of life,” says Tribute manager and lead singer Gary Casto. “We are very thankful to Daywind Records and our producer, Roger Talley, for shaping this recording into the theme we so unashamedly sing about.”
 
 “Journey of Hope” is an 11-song project that includes an award-winning cast of songwriters such as Kenna West, Lee Black, Michael Farren, Marcia Henry, Sue C. Smith, Kyla Rowland, Mary Funderburk, Caleb Collins, Dianne Wilkinson, Rebecca J. Peck, Terry Franklin, Barbara Franklin, Ricky Free and Tony Wood.
 
The group – which joined the Daywind family earlier this year – has produced top-charting hits such as “Homecoming Day,” “Homesick Angel” and “Good News From Jerusalem,” a No. 1 song.
 
 “Tribute has been on a steady rise toward the top of the Southern Gospel Music industry since its inception, and this recording will propel the group’s climb,’” explains Daywind president Ed Leonard. “With hit after hit already under its belt, we believe that the group has more chart-toppers to come on ‘Journey of Hope.’ Tribute Quartet delivers these songs with a sincerity and an energy that allows the wonderful messages in these great songs to come alive. We can’t wait to hear the reactions from the fans to what we believe is the group’s best effort yet.”
 
Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including The Browders, The Nelons, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, The Bowling Family, Joseph Habedank, The Hoskins Family and Wilburn & Wilburn. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Select-O-Hits, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes. For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com  or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com.
 
For more information on the group, visit Tribute Quartet’s web site atwww.tributequartet.com.

The Bowling Family Signs With Daywind Records

Hendersonville, TN (July 30, 2014) Daywind Records is pleased to announce the addition of the Bowling Family to its award-winning roster of artists.

The Bowling Family is a mixed group that consists of Mike and Kelly Bowling, their 14-year-old daughter Hope, vocalist Troy Peach and pianist John Jeffrey.

“Kelly and I are really thrilled to be a part of the Daywind family once again,” says group manager and lead singer Mike Bowling. “I don't believe any record company has ever had more of an impact on Southern Gospel Music. We are truly excited to be part of this team, and we have such love and respect for all of Daywind’s artists. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Mike Bowling previously sang with the Lefevres, Hinsons and Perrys before embarking on an award-winning solo career, while Kelly Bowling helped her ever-popular family, the Crabb Family, win three GRAMMY Awards and 11 Dove Awards during its period of existence. Peach has been a part of various ministries – including the Wilburns, the Steeles and the Perrys – while Jeffrey was previously with the Greenes.

Mike Bowling left his successful solo career to form what was then called the Mike Bowling Group in 2005, and
Kelly Bowling joined the group in 2006. Since that time, the group has produced four No. 1 songs – “We Have a Savior,” “Your Cries Have Awoken the Master,” “A Miracle Today” and “Notified.”

“The Bowling Family is no stranger to the fans of Southern Gospel Music, and we are thrilled to have them as part of our family here at Daywind,” explains Daywind president Ed Leonard. “For a number of years, fans have shown their love for Mike’s distinctive voice, and Kelly was part of a family that helped broaden horizons in this genre. The group has burst on to the scene, and we are looking forward to seeing all of the doors that will undoubtedly open as the excitement continues to grow

For more information about The Bowling Family go to http://www.bowlingsonline.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bowling-Family .

To book the Bowlings contact http://www.bsaworld.com – beckie@bsaworld.com or call 615-595-7500 .

About The Bowlings
The group consists of Mike Bowling and his wife, Kelly, their daughter Hope and longtime friend Troy Peach. They bring you their stories and songs in a way that is reminiscent of days gone by. To watch them perform reminds us of a time when "all night singings" were the norm, and folks lined up early to visit with the singers and musicians. As in most things, musical styles come full circle. What is old is new, and what is new is old!! Musically, Mike, Kelly, Hope and Troy make us realize this. Somehow they have created a sound that is as refreshing as the sounds of the early 70s. Mike has often been referred to as the vocal stylist of the day; however, the completion is so obvious with Kelly, Hope and Troy by his side. History will note that they have been true to the excellence of their ability without diminishing or distancing the listener.

Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Brian Free and Assurance, Greater Vision, Karen Peck and New River, Legacy Five and the Nelons. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Select-O-Hits, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes. For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com  or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com.

Sisters, Tribute Quartet, and Three Bridges Complete List of Performers for 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (March 12, 2012) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) are proud to announce the final list of performers for the 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

Sisters, Tribute Quartet, and Three Bridges were recently added to the already strong life of performers for the upcoming event. It was announced last this that this year’s performers also included The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Gold City, The Perrys, The Bowling Family, Wilburn & Wilburn, Beyond the Ashes, Southern Sound, and Mark209. In addition, Jeff & Sheri Easter are spearheading a multi-artist tribute to a legend in the Gospel music industry (like the 2010 tribute to The Singing Cookes).

Karen Peck Gooch will also be performing “Mighty High” from the Joyful Noise soundtrack with an all-star choir made up of multiple nominees in this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

The hosts for this year’s Awards Celebration of two of the industry’s most respected female voices and personalities. This year’s hosts are Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River) and Sonya Isaacs Yeary (The Isaacs).

More information on the 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration will be forthcoming, including live streaming information and sponsors. The date for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration is Tuesday, April 10, 2012. The event will again take place at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee and is free to the public. The event is scheduled to be streamed live on the internet this year.

The awards program sees two records broken this year. The Isaacs broke the record for the most nominations by an artist in a single year – this year earning 12 nominations. In addition, producer/songwriter/Ernie Haase & Signature Sound pianist Wayne Haun earned a staggering 15 nominations – also breaking a record for the most nominations in a single year by an individual.

In addition, for the first time in the 10 years of the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards – a song that wasn’t released to radio (also known as an album cut) earned a nomination for Song of the Year – the Booth Brothers’ critically acclaimed song “What About Now.” In addition, last year’s Songwriter of the Year (Professional) winner Kenna West earned a nomination for the 2012 Pacesetter Award – the first time a professional songwriter has earned a nomination in that specific category.

Social networking paid off in a big way for artists in the Fan Favorite Artist of the Year category – the only category chosen strictly by the fans and readers of AbsolutelyGospel.com. Surprise nominations from acts like Sharron Kay King, The Ladd Family, and Mark209 saw a huge surge of votes due to their support from fans on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

About AbsolutelyGospel.com
AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) has grown from relative obscurity to the industry's leading internet publication for Southern Gospel news and information in only a few short years. The site includes a wide variety of features, consisting of artist interviews, a weekly chart, late-breaking news, and much more.

Additional Performers Announced for 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards

Gold City, The Bowling Family, and Southern Sound Added to Growing List of Performers

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (January 30, 2012) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) are pleased to announce additional performers for the 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

Gold City, The Bowling Family, and Southern Sound were recently added to the already strong list of performers for the upcoming event. It was announced last month that this year’s performers also included The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, The Perrys, Wilburn & Wilburn, Beyond the Ashes, Eighth Day, and Mark209. In addition, Jeff & Sheri Easter are spearheading a multi-artist tribute to a legend in the Gospel music industry (like the 2010 tribute to The Singing Cookes). More information will be announced at a later date about the specifics of that tribute. Additional performers are still being confirmed as well.

Karen Peck Gooch will also be performing “Mighty High” from the Joyful Noise soundtrack with an all-star choir made up of multiple nominees in this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

“We are absolutely thrilled with how the event is shaping up so far,” mentioned Deon Unthank, President of AbsolutelyGospel.com. “We’ve got so many other really cool things planned that we are currently working out the details for. We can’t wait to announce what all we have in store for this year’s awards program!”

The hosts for this year’s Awards Celebration of two of the industry’s most respected female voices and personalities. This year’s hosts are Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River) and Sonya Isaacs Yeary (The Isaacs).

More information on the 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration will be forthcoming, including additional performers and sponsors. The date for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration is Tuesday, April 10, 2012. The event will again take place at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee and is free to the public. The event is scheduled to be streamed live on the internet this year.

The awards program sees two records broken this year. The Isaacs broke the record for the most nominations by an artist in a single year – this year earning 12 nominations. In addition, producer/songwriter/Ernie Haase & Signature Sound pianist Wayne Haun earned a staggering 15 nominations – also breaking a record for the most nominations in a single year by an individual.

In addition, for the first time in the 10 years of the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards – a song that wasn’t released to radio (also known as an album cut) earned a nomination for Song of the Year – the Booth Brothers’ critically acclaimed song “What About Now.” In addition, last year’s Songwriter of the Year (Professional) winner Kenna West earned a nomination for the 2012 Pacesetter Award – the first time a professional songwriter has earned a nomination in that specific category.

Social networking paid off in a big way for artists in the Fan Favorite Artist of the Year category – the only category chosen strictly by the fans and readers of AbsolutelyGospel.com. Surprise nominations from acts like Sharron Kay King, The Ladd Family, and Mark209 saw a huge surge of votes due to their support from fans on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on the Awards, visit www.absolutelygospel.com.

About AbsolutelyGospel.com
AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) has grown from relative obscurity to the industry's leading internet publication for Southern Gospel news and information in only a few short years. The site includes a wide variety of features, consisting of artist interviews, a weekly chart, late-breaking news, and much more.