Beyond The Ashes Honored With A SGN Music Awards Fan Favorite Nomination

Nashville, TN (Feb. 1, 2010) –Powerful vocal trio, Beyond The Ashes, has been honored with an SGN Music Awards Fan Favorite nomination. The nod comes on the heels of so much support and blessing for this fast growing ministry.Still early in their ministry, Beyond The Ashes has traveled all over the country, already appeared on the Grand Ole Opry Stage, and watched their very first single to radio, “He Still Does,” hit the charts. Donna Beauvais, co-producer of their latest album, God Meets You Where You Are, shares, “This is a group that conveys their music with passion and a heart for souls. This nomination is a reflection of what people feel when they see them live or hear them on the radio. They love God and they love people. As a result of their talent and their love, people love them back.”"In the three years that we have been traveling as Beyond The Ashes we have made so many great "fans" but we consider you all friends,” expresses Anthony Facello (group founder and tenor singer). “We honestly could not have done this without our Lord and those that believe in us and support us in so many ways. We are honored to be nominated for "Fan Favorite" in the SGN Music Awards. We love sogospelnews.com and appreciate everything they do for gospel music as a whole."Starting February 1, 2010 fans will be able to show their support for their favorites by visiting sogospelnews.com and casting their vote. Beyond The Ashes can be found in the Fan Favorite Artist Of The Year category. The 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event is free to the public.To learn more about Beyond the Ashes or to schedule them for your music event, visit beyondtheashesonline.com. You can also find them at myspace.com/beyondtheashesonline.

The Freemans Honored with 4 SGN Music Award Nominations

The Freemans Honored with 4 SGN Music Award Nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Popular Southern Gospel artist The Freemans were honored last week to receive four nominations in the 2010 SGN Music Awards. Nominees were announced last Thursday on SoGospelNews.com – host of the popular awards program.
The Freemans received nominations in a variety of categories. The group’s Top 10 hit – “Three Rugged Crosses” – earned the family their third consecutive nomination for Country Song of the Year (the group won the award in 2008 for the record-breaking #1 hit “He Chose Me”). Group patriarch Darrell Freeman also landed his third consecutive nomination for Producer of the Year (Artist). The group’s Christmas release – Christmas Memories – received a nomination for Special Event Project of the Year. (Darrell Freeman also received another nomination for producing that project.) Collectively, the group received their first Best Live Performer nomination – an award that is highly respected among other performers and fans.
Deon Unthank of SoGospelNews.com said, “Most of what makes The Freemans so beloved in this industry is their live shows. They have an infectious energy that fans have come to love. They are most deserving of this nomination – especially after utilizing more of the family in their vocals and arrangements.”
“We have to say ‘Thank You’ to the Unthanks and staff at SoGospelNews.com,” mentioned Chris Freeman of The Freemans. “We are blessed to have such great group of people so devoted to Southern Gospel music.”
The SGN Music Award nominees are chosen by the staff of SoGospelNews.com and select members of the Southern Gospel media and community. Starting on February 1, 2010 – fans will get the chance to vote for their favorite songs, albums, and artists in Southern Gospel music. To see a complete list of nominees – visit http://www.sogospelnews.com/ .
The 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event is free to the public.
The Freemans will be entering the studio this month to begin work on the follow-up to the award-winning Eyes On the Prize album. More information will be released on that at a later date.
To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com/.
You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55933096539.
About The FreemansThe Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

HisSong Garners 3 SGN Music Award Nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The staff of SoGospelNews.com announced their nominees for the 2010 SGN Music Awards last Thursday, and Southern Gospel trio HisSong was among those nominated in the popular awards program.
HisSong was honored to be nominated for three awards. The group received their second consecutive nominations for Male Group of the Year and Traditional Southern Song of the Year (this year for “I Believe In Prayer”). In addition, the trio landed their first ever nomination in the respected Album of the Year category for last fall’s Vine Records release Journey Through the Sky.
“We are so honored to be nominated for these awards,” mentioned Dennis Humphries of HisSong. “The SGN Music Awards have quickly become one of the Southern Gospel’s most prized awards programs. We appreciate them noticing our ministry. It means a lot to the group.”
The SGN Music Award nominees are chosen by the staff of SoGospelNews.com and select members of the Southern Gospel media and community. Starting on February 1, 2010 – fans will get the chance to vote for their favorite songs, albums, and artists in Southern Gospel music. To see a complete list of nominees – visit http://www.sogospelnews.com/ .
The 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event is free to the public.
HisSong released their sophomore recording for Vine Records/Crossroads Music this past September. The new album, Journey Through the Sky, was produced by Dove Award-winning songwriter/producer Wayne Haun.
The album has already had a strong impact at Southern Gospel radio. The debut single, “I Believe In Prayer,” is currently charting in the Top 10 on the Singing News Top 80 Chart and recently spent three weeks at #1 on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart.
To order HisSong’s new project, Journey Through the Sky, visit their website at http://www.hissongmusic.com/ . More information on ordering the disc can be found at their website.
HisSong is booked through the Dominion Agency. For more information on how to book the popular trio, log on to http://www.thedominionagency.com/ or call (910) 484-6996.
HisSong also has a weekly online newsletter which gives fans of the group information on the ministry and much more.
More information on HisSong can be found at http://www.hissongmusic.com/. Fans are encouraged to visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/hissongministries.
About HisSong Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, HisSong has already achieved national notoriety within the group’s short lifetime. HisSong received their first GMA Dove Award this year for the critically acclaimed breakthrough recording On the Way Up. The group has been awarded two Diamond Awards. HisSong’s current single is “I Believe In Prayer.”

'56' for Daywind Music Group in 2010 SGN Music Award Nominations

It’s A BIG 56 for Daywind Music Group In The 2010 SGN Music Award Nominations
Hendersonville, TN (January 22 2010) – Nominations were just released for the 2010 SoGospelNews.com’s SGN Music Awards. Daywind Music Group led the field with a huge number of nominations; 56 in all. The SGN Music Awards Celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. The event will take place at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. It is free to the public. Fans can be a part of the process of choosing the winners by going to SoGospelNews.com and casting their votes beginning on February 1, 2010.
Karen Peck & New River and the Perrys led artist nominees with a stunning nine nominations each in this year’s awards. They were nominated for Song of the Year (“I Want To Thank You”- Karen Peck & New River and “If You Knew Him” - Perrys) and for Album of the Year (No Worries and Almost Morning). Both received nominations for Mixed Group of the Year and Fan Favorite, as well as several other nominations. Legacy Five and the Booth Brothers received seven nominations. Brian Free & Assurance and Triumphant Quartet were close behind with six nominations each. Greater Vision garnered four and the newest group to the Daywind roster, Sisters, received two nominations, one of which includes Breakthrough Artist of The Year. Daywind Music Publishing songwriters Kyla Rowland, Dianne Wilkinson, and Marty Funderburk were among the nominees in the Songwriter of the Year categories and had several nominations for Song of the Year. Ronnie Hinson also had two Song of the Year nominations.
Norman Holland, (A&R Director and Vice President of Daywind Records, expressed his honor on behalf of the artists and writers at Daywind. “It is so evident that combining wonderful talent with heartfelt ministry and incredible songs brings about tremendous success. What an overwhelming list and number of nominations we are celebrating today! We are honored that each of these artists and songwriters are a part of our lives and family here at Daywind.”
The detailed listings of Daywind Music Group nominations are as follows:
SONG OF THE YEAR: “Die Another Day” – Brian Free & Assurance (M.Funderburk, J.Lemonis, B.Smith) “Everyday” – Triumphant Quartet (D.Loggins, J.D.Martin) “I Want to Thank You” – Karen Peck & New River (R.Golden, J.Salley) “If You Knew Him” – Perrys (R.Griffin, J.Habedank) “It Pays to Pray” – Greater Vision (R.Griffin) “Notified” – Written by Ronnie Hinson (recorded by Mike & Kelly Bowling) “What Salvation’s Done For Me” – Booth Brothers (R.Golden, D.Wilkinson)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Almost Morning – Perrys (W.Haun) Everyday – Triumphant Quartet (W.Haun) Just Stand – Legacy Five (L.Goss) No Worries – Karen Peck & New River (M.Fain) Worth It – Brian Free & Assurance (B.Weeks)
BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST: Sisters
MALE VOCALIST: Joseph Habedank (Perrys) Bill Shivers (Brian Free & Assurance)
FEMALE VOCALIST: Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck and New River)
MALE GROUP: Booth Brothers Legacy Five Triumphant Quartet
FEMALE GROUP: Sisters
MIXED GROUP: Karen Peck and New River Perrys
SONGWRITER (ARTIST): Jim Brady (Booth Brothers) Rodney Griffin (Greater Vision) Joseph Habedank (Perrys) Kyla Rowland (Kyla Rowland & Deliverance)
SONGWRITER (PROFESSIONAL): Marty Funderburk Dianne Wilkinson
PRODUCER (ARTIST): Tim Parton (Legacy Five)
ENGINEER: Gus Gaches (Legacy Five)
MUSICIAN: Bryan Elliot (Perrys) Tim Parton (Legacy Five)
TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN SONG: “If You Knew Him” – Perrys (R.Griffin, J.Habedank) “It Pays to Pray” – Greater Vision (R.Griffin) “When the Trumpet Sounds” – Triumphant Quartet (W.Haun, J.Lindsey) “Whispered Prayers” – Karen Peck and New River (E.Galloway, J.Steele)
TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN ALBUM: Almost Morning – Perrys (W.Haun) Everyday – Triumphant Quartet (W.Haun) Just Stand – Legacy Five (L.Goss)
ROGRESSIVE SOUTHERN SONG: “Die Another Day” – Brian Free & Assurance (M.Funderburk, J.Lemonis, B.Smith) “Notified” – Written by Ronnie Hinson (recorded by Mike & Kelly Bowling) “What Salvation’s Done For Me” – Booth Brothers (R.Golden, D.Wilkinson)
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHERN ALBUM: No Worries – Karen Peck & New River (M.Fain) Renewed – Sisters (H.Day, K.Lord, V.Ruppe) Worth It – Brian Free & Assurance (B.Weeks)
COUNTRY SONG: “I Want to Thank You” – Karen Peck & New River (R.Golden, J.Salley) “Three Rugged Crosses” – Written by Marty Funderburk and Ricky Funderburk
SPECIAL EVENT PROJECT: Jubilee! – Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Legacy Five (G.Wolfe) Live At the Oak Tree (series) – Daywind Records (P.Corley, T.Corley, S.Lancaster, N.Holland, M.Turner)
BEST LIVE PERFORMER: Booth Brothers Karen Peck & New River
FAN FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Booth Brothers Brian Free & Assurance Karen Peck & New River Perrys Triumphant Quartet
Daywind Music Group is based in Hendersonville, TN. Daywind Records music is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distribution. For a complete list of this year’s nominees and to cast your vote, visit www.sogospelnews.com. For further information on Daywind Records and these artists, visit www.daywindrecords.com.