The Lanier Land Boys & Band Get Together with Homeland Inspiration Group

The Lanier Land Boys & Band Get Together with Homeland Inspiration Group For Release of Debut Mont Eagle Records Project

GAINESVILLE, Ga. – (October 12, 2011) – Georgia’s own The Lanier Land Boys & Band are excited to announce the release of the group’s debut recording for Homeland Inspiration Group. The new album – titled Together – is available through Mont Eagle Records, the Christian country imprint of Homeland.

Together was produced by industry veteran and award-winning producer Nick Bruno (Booth Brothers, The Kingsmen) and Homeland Inspiration Group’s VP of Operations Scott Godsey (Heirline, Toney Brothers). In addition to Godsey, Together was engineered by Anthony Johnson and recorded at Family Room Studio and Hometown Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We are very proud of the work that Nick and Scott did on this recording,” mentioned Lanier Land Boys’ Jonathan Jackson. “They did such a great job and really took us to a whole new level.”

Together features a mix of old and new songs – including two written by group lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jonathan Jackson – “Jesus Held On to My Hand” and “Rise Up My Children.” Other songwriters featured on the project include Christopher Dotson, Melinda Standiford, Dottie Rambo, Gerald Sweatman, and many more.

The new recording features some of the industry’s most noted session musicians, including Bruno, Kelly Back, Bruce Watkins, Jimmy Carter, and Rob Tripp.

Bev McCann, A&R Director for Mont Eagle Records said, “The Lanier Land Boys & Band have a great energy and passion about them. All of that is reflected very well on Together. This is an album that will definitely put them on the path to much greater success in this industry!”

You can purchase The Lanier Land Boys & Band’s Together by visiting the group’s website (www.lanierlandboys.com). Together is also available to purchase digitally through iTunes.

The Lanier Land Boys & Band recently signed an exclusive publicity agreement with Southern Spin Entertainment. Through this agreement, The Lanier Land Boys & Band will have unlimited access to all media outlets serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as potential marketing and media campaigns through the organization.

For more information about The Lanier Land Boys and Band, visit the group’s website: www.landierlandboys.com . You can also keep up with the group on social network sites like Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-LanierLand-Boys/231559640219117?v=info) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/LLB_band).

Anchormen Sign With Homeland

Homeland Records ( a div. of Homeland Entertainment Group) is excited to
announce the signing of one of America's most prestigious Southern Gospel
Music Quartets; The Anchormen of Goldsboro, NC. The official signing took
place this past weekend at an Anchormen concert in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Since 1979 The Anchormen have produced many award winning Top 40 hits as
"I've Been Touched", "I Feel Like Running", "Second Time Around", their
number one hit" Giver of Life" and most recent Top 40 singles "All In A
Sunday's Work" and "One Day I Will". Homeland Records along with the
Anchormen group members are currently reviewing material for the project but
have already recorded the first single from the yet to be released project
"I Enter In" from the pen of Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey that will be
shipped to radio in late May.

Anchormen group owner Tim Bullins stated "The group is collectively excited
about our relationship with Homeland Entertainment. The vision that we both
share will enhance the awareness of our ministry not only to long time fans
but to create new audiences as well." Homeland Director of A/R Eric Melton
also adds to that comment " The Anchormen have been great friends for many
years. I have had the opportunity to work with their ministry in years past.
There have been numerous outstanding personal that have been a part of this
group, but the current lineup of recent members and the return of former
long standing members, I feel there is a renewed expectation in the
Anchormen and Homeland is delighted to represent their music to the
marketplace. We believe in what the ministry stands for and the tradition of
quartet music that they strive to convey in every concert!"

The current roster or the Anchormen consists of Tenor Karl Rice, Bass Paul
Harkey, and returning alumni, lead Dale Forbes and Baritone Terry Carter.
The Anchormen is booked exclusively by The Adoration Agency. For upcoming
project information updates please visit, www.theanchormen.com
or www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com


Pictured Above: L-R (Standing) Anchormen members- Dale Forbes, Karl Rice, Paul
Harkey and Terry Carter. Seated- Homeland Records General Manager Scott Godsey, Anchormen Owner Tim Bullins and Homeland Records Director of A/R Eric Melton.

Homeland Records signs Ron Blackwood and the Blackwood Qt

Nashville, TN. – Homeland Records, a subsidiary of Homeland Entertainment Group, are proud to announce the signing of one of the most well known and respected names in Gospel music: Ron Blackwood & the Blackwood Quartet.
Homeland Records CEO Bob Jones states “Homeland Records is very excited about teaming up with one of the great names of the Gospel Music genre.”
The Blackwood Family has been winning the hearts of people for more than 75 years. Under the leadership Ron Blackwood, the Blackwood Quartet definitely represents the ideals of Gospel music: Upholding the Gospel in song, greatharmony, classic song selections with classy presentation, and believing in the message of the music. Ron Blackwood learned these tenets of Traditional Gospel music from the best, his father, RW Blackwood, Sr., one of the founders of the original Blackwood Brothers and the National Quartet Convention. RW, Sr. lost his life in a plane crash in Clanton, Alabama in 1954, a life ended too tragically, and far too soon, but a legacy that lives on through his son.
Ron Blackwood & the Blackwood Quartet , made up of John Rulapaugh, tenor; Josh Garner, lead; Ron Blackwood, baritone; Trent Adams, bass; and James Rainey, pianist will be appearing at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky September 14-18, 2009.
For more information about upcoming news and events of Ron Blackwood and the Blackwood Quartet go to www.homelandentertainmentgroup.com

Homeland Recruits Michael Douchette as A&R Director for new Christian Country Label, Mounteagle Records

Homeland Entertainment Group announced today the development of their brand new Christian Country label, Monteagle Records, as they recruited and welcomed aboard new A&R Director, Michael Douchette, of Gallatin, TN.
“We are excited about Mike coming on board,” stated Bob Jones, CEO of Homeland Entertainment Group. “We believe Christian Country music is a very important genre in today’s music scene. Mike will be signing groups on our new Monteagle Christian Country label and will be the A & R Director for the label.”
Under Jones direction, Homeland has had over a 40 year track record of Southern Gospel music success with such names as Rambo’s, Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Gaither Trio, Stamps Quartet, Imperials, Speer Family, and Cathedral Quartet, making the legendary Nashville-based entertainment company “home.”
Douchette is the son of the late, William Douchette, (stage name: “Sheriff” Tex Davis) who with Gene Vincent penned the 50’s rock sensation, “Be-Bop-a-Lula.” The song, along with Sheriff Tex’s management, songwriting, and country music radio experience as a DJ, landed him in a promoter position with Nashville-based Monument Records. In 1967, he began making an even greater impact on music row. Sheriff Tex promoted and ignited the explosive careers of Dolly Parton, Jeanne Seely, Kris Kristofferson, and many other successful artists. His business savvy, charismatic personality, and passion for music landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, stamping his name in music history as a pioneer in country music, and giving him the distinct status as one of Nashville’s Rock and Roll founders.
With a rich music heritage planted and cultivated by his father, Michael Douchette’s career began at age 19 in a harmonica overdub with Ronnie Prophet and continues flourishing today. His many contributions to the music industry reads like a who’s who of not only Country music, but Southern Gospel music as well. A short list of his credits includes a seven-year tour with George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Douchette’s creditability and phenomenal talents positioned him early on as one of the most in-demand session players in both Country and Gospel music. His distinct harmonica contributions to the legendary Alabama “Mountain Music” platinum project is only one example of a lifelong list of his credits.
With this latest move into Homeland Entertainment Group’s top Christian Country slot, Douchette will be following in his father’s footsteps as he develops new artists and helps them realize their career goals. Having been bathed in country music from childhood, and having steadily built a respected name reminiscent of his father’s, industry insiders are expecting positive results from his endeavors ahead. General consensus: Douchette will develop and launch new artists onto the music scene, expanding Christian Country into new arenas with much success. Many colleagues who have worked with him during his 35 years in the music industry predict the “Douchette” name will once again go down in history.
More Information:Michael Douchette, A&R, Monteagle Records(615) 429-6736
Homeland Entertainment Group266 East MainGallatin, TN 37066Main: 615-461-8412http://www.HomelandEntertainmentGroup.com
Read more about Michael Douchette in this month’s issue of SGN Scoops Digital, available Monday, September 14