Mansion Entertainment Welcomes Daniel Johnson As Director Of Publishing

Franklin, TN (11-11-2013) – Mansion Entertainment welcomes Daniel Johnson to fill the Director of Publishing role.

After experiencing growth and success in its catalog of songs during the past 3 years, including top charting Southern Gospel songs and copyrights being featured in television programs; Mansion Entertainment has brought Daniel Johnson on board to continue to fulfill the ever expanding needs of its music publishing division.

Daniel brings a broad background of experience to the position including 2 years as a missionary in Bangladesh, direct work in radio and radio promotion, a writer and reporter for several newspapers and his own successful music ministry, acting, performing with his wife as a duo in the group Pearly Gates and previously serving as the President of The United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM).

His specific work as a songwriter and music publisher has had Daniel working in the past with Country Singer/Songwriter Paul Overstreet, the publishing catalog of Maryjohn Wilkin who was probably best known for “One Day At A Time”, managing his own publishing catalog and penning six Number One Christian-Country hits.

Daniel will oversee the search for new material for the Mansion Publishing Catalog as well as music placement of existing copyrights. To reach Daniel Johnson for information regarding new songs he can be contacted via email at djohnson@themansionentertainment.com.

Attached Picture Information L to R: Bill Traylor, Daniel Johnson, John Mathis

Rick Alan King's Hi Notes

Hi! Notes from Rick Alan King August 10, 2012

UPCOMING DATES
August 21: Laity Club, Brewer’s Chapel UMC- Cedar Hill, TN
August 26: Macedonia Baptist Church, Greenville, KY
September 9 - 15: National Quartet Convention - Louisville, KY
September 16: Cedar Springs AOG - Leeds, AL
September 22: Old Gospel Barn - Cox’s Creek, KY
September 30: Mt. Zion UMC - Albion, IL:
First Baptist Church Henderson - Henderson, KY


NEWS
July 27, I had the opportunity to sing for the USAGEM “God and Country Jubilee!” in Nashville, TN. Sandi Kay joined me on a couple of tunes. Rev. Harry and Joanne Cash Yates, Tank Tackett and Dottie Snow Tubb and many other artists were present.

Rosie had to stay with her sitter a few weeks ago. We received a photo of her in their swimming pool. Now she runs to their house whenever she can sneak out the door.

We have been to Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama and are headed back to these states soon. My 82 year old dad, who has a bad heart, had emergency bladder surgery in Indiana two weeks ago. He is now in rehab until he gets stronger. Please keep him in your prayers.

We just spent the weekend in a cabin at Elizabethtown Crossroads Campground. Keith and Carol Nichols, the proprietors, are great and I also sang there Saturday evening. “Don’t worry,” Rick could still use his blow dryer, but those walks to the bathroom in the middle of the night were a challenge.

We are again invited to stay at The Cedars Plantation B&B in Munford, AL. It is beautiful and is ran by a great couple, Cindy and Greg Horton. Sit on a porch and Smoky (the cat) might greet you.

I’ve been busy writing new songs. I can’t wait for you to hear them.


A LITTLE HUMOR:

The poor country pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don't know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at the dress on sale. Then I found myself trying it on. It was like the Devil was whispering to me, 'Gee, you look great in that dress. You should buy it.'" "Well," the pastor persisted, "You know how to deal with him! Just tell him, "Get behind me, Satan!" "I did," replied his wife, "but then he said "It looks great from back here, too."
love to all,
Rick

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rick@rickalanking.com
615-855-1184
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Goodlettsville, TN 37072

The 7th Annual USAGEM Convention and Awards Show Is a Success

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (December 1, 2010) – Convention participants are still raving about the spirit experienced at the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) 7th Annual Convention and Awards Show. The event was held November 12 and 13, 2010 at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee.

“I believe the Lord walked among us at our convention,” said Lynn Fox, the organization’s Vice President. “It was the best convention and awards show the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians has ever had. It was the culmination of seven years of work. We have come a long way in our understanding of how to plan and implement our plans of putting a convention and awards show together.”

The convention began at noon on Friday, November 12, when artists and organization members gathered on the stage of the Texas Troubadour Theatre to film two closing songs for the television series that was filmed later that day.

With the help and guidance of the Fresh Well Media, each of the 30-minute shows was hosted by USAGEM board member and television veteran Tommie Lewis and his son, Dwayne, and featured performances by three USAGEM members/artists.

On Saturday November 13, the award-winning Christian Country group The Fox Brothers hosted the 7th Annual USAGEM Awards Show. The Fox Brothers guided the show along, mixing home-spun humor with enthusiastic introductions of the outstanding musical acts which performed on the show. During the show, they also garnered the Group of the Year award for the fourth time and group member, Roy Fox, received the Comedian of the Year Award for the second time. The brothers closed the show with a performance of their number one hit song “Red, White & Blue”.

The evening featured performances from outstanding artists such as Joanne Cash Yates, Glenn Tubb, The Pearly Gates, the Dynamic Dixie Travelers, Sandi Katy & New Hickory, For Heaven’s Sake, The Gardners, Rene Jones, The Servants, Emily Carey, Caroline Keller, Tommy Brandt, and the Fairfield Four.

Additional artists and individuals who participated in the event were Peggy Inks, Bev McCann, Shelton Bissell, Dr. Harry Yates, The Leipers Fork B luegrass Band, The Higher Trails Band, Sheila Berry, and many more.

After the afternoon awards show, approximately125 USAGEM members and their family members gathered at the Radisson Hotel on Music Valley Drive to celebrate the goodness of God at the organization’s annual convention banquet.

At the banquet, three awards were presented. The Excellence in Media Award was presented to the Family Friendly Entertainment Network. The “Bruce Cutler Radio Servant’s Award” was given to Tyler, Texas DJ and Christian Country artist Tommy Smith. The 2010 USAGEM President’s Award was presented to Mrs. Bobbie Wright for her outstanding service and support to the organization in arranging and preparing food at various USAGEM events.

For more information on the event and organization, visit http://www.usagem.org .

The 2010 USAGEM Award Winners:

Diamond Award: Larrice Byrd

Emerald Award: The Servants Quartet

Ruby Award: Edie Jones

Sapphire Award: Amanda Fessant

Group of the Year: The Fox Brothers

Duo of the Year: Lewis & Lewis

Soloist of the Year: Joanne Cash Yates

Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda Fessant

Male Vocalist of the Year: Mitchel Jon

Song of the Year: "I've Had Enough" - Performed by The Gardners, written by Vhonda Asher

Songwriter of the Year: Joel Hemphill

Musician of the Year: Shelton Bissell

Comedian of the Year: Roy Fox

Southern Gospel Crown Jewel: The Hemphills

Black Gospel Crown Jewel: The Dynamic Dixie Travelers

Christian Country Crown Jewel: Rene Jones

Bluegrass/Acoustic Crown Jewel: Glenn Tubb

Contemporary Christian Crown Jewel: Mitchel Jon