BEYOND THE ASHES NOMINATED FOR TWO GMA DOVE AWARDS

GROUP RECEIVES NODS FOR NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR & CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

Nashville, TN (Feb 22, 2012) –Powerful vocal trio, Beyond The Ashes (BTA), is overwhelmed with gratitude with news of two prestigious DOVE AWARD nominations. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the nominees at a press conference held in Atlanta, GA this morning. The announcements were hosted by comedienne extraordinaire, Chonda Pierce.

The trio's DOVE AWARD nominations include NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR and CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR, "What I Have I Give," written by Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, and Depp Britt. The nominated song is from the album, Treasures Unseen, produced by Haun on Vine Records.

Group members Anthony Facello, Casey Rivers, and Kellan Monroe are beyond blessed by all God is doing in their ministry. These nominations have "almost" left them speechless, but BTA owner and tenor singer, Facello, tried to sum up the emotions as he shared; "We are stunned, overwhelmed, and absolutely thrilled with this tremendous news. The last 12 months have been quite a rollercoaster as we experienced successes and, also, some tough trials. The best part has been seeing souls trust Christ and lives changed forever. The hardest parts are tests of faith in moving forward, like when our bus caught on fire and we lost just about everything inside, including the transporation itself. But, what GOD has proven, and continues to prove over and again, is, HE IS FAITHFUL. There is no trial He doesn't understand and there are no victories more important than the spiritual ones we encounter as we continue to press on and serve Him in this ministry. Knowing we have received these nominations only fuels our desire to take it to the next level in this ministry and to really pray that accolades like a DOVE nomination (and, if it comes, a DOVE AWARD) will only open more opportunity to reach out to the hearts of hurting and lost people. WOW...THANK you everyone!"

The news of the nominations follows so many other incredible areas of growth for this talented group of guys, including their recent and first top 10 song, “The Coming Of The King.” Their new single, “Whenever We Pray,” is poised to be another chart busting hit. Both songs can be found on Treasure Unseen.

To learn more about Beyond the Ashes, visit beyondtheashesonline.com. You can find them on Facebook at facebook.com/beyondtheashes and on Twitter @beyondtheashes1. You can also see them on YouTube at youtube.com/user/BeyondTheAshesTV.

The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place April 19 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. The award show is produced by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) to offer the most comprehensive platform of music celebrating Christian and Gospel music.

The Gospel Music Association has been the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community since 1964 and is dedicated to celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. GMA members include agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio and record company executives, retailers, and songwriters.

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Photo Above: Beyond The Ashes- (top to bottom) Kellan Monroe, Anthony Facello,
and Casey Rivers

Dreams Come True for Beyond The Ashes

Dreams do come true in Gospel music. And it has for a group of guys that are quickly becoming a household name in the industry. Beyond The Ashes has reached a recording deal with another well respected industry trendsetter in Vine Records. Anthony Facello, BTA owner says this day has been a long time coming. "I have waited many years to work with Wayne Haun and Kevin Ward in this capacity and now those dreams have come to fruition. God truly has a plan that far exceeds what we can imagine and we are excited to be a part of the Vine Records family."

Vine Records is one of the most respected companies in the industry. One reason has to do with multi-award winning producer Wayn Haun. "I always knew Anthony was an incredible singer, but I had no idea how seasoned the group would be as a whole. Wait till you hear these kids sing," states Haun.

Another member of the producing team is very familiar name when it comes to great recordings, Kevin Ward. "We are very excited to introduce this new group to the industry. Their true talent as well as their energy are apparent from the first note. Combine all that with their heart for God, and you have a sure winner", says Ward.



The new project, "Treasures Unseen" will be released April 19, 2011 on Vine Records and distributed by Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing, Inc. The first single, "The Coming of the King," has been shipped to Southern Gospel radio stations across the country. For more information about Beyond The Ashes, visit www.beyondtheashes.com,www.vinerecordsonline.com and www.crossroadsmusic.com. For bookings and a complete touring schedule, contact The Adoration Agency, www.adorationagency.com 615-590-7453.