Legendary songwriter Dianne Wilkinson re-signs with Daywind Music Publishing

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – Dianne Wilkinson is the latest among an elite crop of established songwriters to re-sign an exclusive agreement with Daywind Music Publishing.
Wilkinson has won numerous awards and has penned 12 No. 1 songs. The most recent of those chart-toppers was the Old Paths’ hit – “Long Live the King” – which reached the No. 1 spot in July.
“I have been privileged to be a member of the Daywind family for almost 10 years, and they have been some of the most memorable and exciting of my long writing career,” says Wilkinson. “I appreciate Rick Shelton and all the others there who work so hard for me. I hope we’ve only just begun.”
She was the first female to be named the Southern Gospel Music Association Songwriter of the Year in 2000, one of the earliest of her numerous awards. Wilkinson – who was well-known for having 16 songs recorded by the legendary Cathedral Quartet, including “We Shall See Jesus,” “Boundless Love” and “High and Lifted Up” – has been nominated for two Dove Awards. She has won three awards from different organizations for Southern Gospel song of the year. Most recently, Wilkinson won the National Quartet Convention Music Award for songwriter of the year in both 2012 and 2013, and she won the Singing News Fan Award for the favorite non-performing songwriter in both 2013 and 2014.
“Dianne Wilkinson is a treasure to Southern Gospel Music,” emphasizes Shelton, Daywind’s Vice President of Music Publishing. “Her early songs are classics. Her current work is today’s hits. It has been a delight and joy to work with Miss Di for the last 12 years, and it is with great anticipation that we look forward to the songs that will come from her very prolific pen. She is dear to me and to our Daywind family.”

Daywind Music Publishing is the premier source of new songs for the Southern Gospel and church print/choral markets. The organization is home to an award-winning roster of songwriters. For more information, visit www.daywindpublishing.com or e-mail info@daywindpublishing.com.For additional information on Dianne Wilkinson, visit www.diannewilkinson.com

Daryl Williams Garners Absolutely Gospel Music Award Nomination

Prattville, AL (January 28, 2014) Renowned songwriter Daryl K. Williams has been nominated for Songwriter of the Year (Artist) in the 2014 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards to be held April 15, 2014 at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN.

Daryl Williams is known for such great hits as “Singin' With The Saints”, “Promises One by One”, “I've Got Joy”, “Glory To God In The Highest”. “Jesus Saves”, and “Mountain Get Get Out Of My Way” just to name a few, placing him in the “Who's Who” bracket of songwriters. Daryl has sang with such groups as the Speer Family and the Daryl Williams Trio writing hits for every group he has been with.

Daryl stated “I am humbled to be considered for this award among the great songwriters who were also nominated. I am very thankful to my peers in the industry who nominated me.”

The Absolutely Gospel Music Awards are among the most prestigious awards in the Southern Gospel Music genre. The Awards were founded in 2002 by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com. The award nominations are chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and most of the winners are then chosen by the fans of the genre and readers of the site. In 2005 AGM started the Absolutely Gospel Music Award Celebration in which the top artists in the genre gather to literally celebrate each others accomplishments of the previous year.

You can learn more about Daryl Williams at https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams .

Daryl is not only a great songwriter, but also sings with the Daryl Williams Trio as well as taking select solo dates.

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About Daryl Williams
Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.

From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

Jimmy Yeary Garners Big Music Row Song of the Year Award

Nashville, TN (July 28, 2013) Multi-award winning songwriter Jimmy Yeary won the Music Row song of the year for his Country Music Hit “I Drive Your Truck”. The song was written by Jimmy Yeary, Connie Harrington and Jessie Alexander. Country star Lee Brice recorded the song on his CD “Hard 2 Love”.
The song went to number 1 on the US Country Airplay Billboard chart in May of this year.

The song tells the story about a man driving a truck owned by his brother, who passed away in action in the United States Army. It is his way of dealing with the loss of his brother. Co-writer Connie Harrington was inspired to write it after hearing an interview on Here and Now of a father, Paul Monti, whose son, Medal of Honor recipient Jared, was killed in Afghanistan while trying to save a fellow soldier. In the interview he talks of driving his son’s truck to feel close to him.

Jimmy stated, “I feel so blessed to get to do what I love. To have so many people hear the songs you write is every songwriters dream. I love working with so many gifted writers and performers.”
This week he has the #1 Billboard song in country music again. Jake Owen's "Anywhere With You". Co-written with Ben Hayslip and David Lee Murphy.
You can learn more about the Music Row Awards at http://www.musicrow.com .
For more information about Jimmy Yeary contact – AG Publicity – info@agpublicity.com - 615-545-5315


About Jimmy Yeary
Jimmy Yeary (born in Hillsboro, Ohio) is an American country music singer and songwriter.
In 1994, Yeary moved to Nashville, Tennessee to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed to Atlantic Records, a change in label personnel prevented his debut single from being released.
Through the assistance of Paul Worley and Wally Wilson, Yeary found work as a songwriter. Among Yeary's co-writing credits are Joe Diffie's top 10 hit "In Another World", Rascal Flatts' number 1 single "Why Wait", Troy Olsen's "Summer Thing", Martina McBride's "I'm Gonna Love You Through It", Heidi Newfield's "Stay Up Late", and Lee Brice's "I Drive Your Truck". He has sung lead for Shenandoah and The Isaacs.
Yeary is married to Country/Gospel singer Sonya Isaacs. The couple has one son, Ayden James Yeary, born on July 25, 2011.

Frosts to write and perform for new Christian theater production

PIGEON FORGE, TN — Singer / songwriter Michael Jason Frost, along with his wife Jen, will soon be joining a new Christian-based musical production in Pigeon Forge, TN. Additional details about the show, the location, and more will be announced very soon.
In addition to performing in the new production, The Frosts will also serve as writers. Michael has written several songs for the show and Jen has written much of the script.
Michael and Jen Frost first met while working in Christian theater a few years ago. Both were performers in The Miracle, a large-scale musical production about the life of Christ that ran for six seasons. There, Michael played various roles from John the Baptist and Judas, to the leading role of Jesus. Jen also filled various roles, from Mother Mary to Martha.
“Jen and I are overjoyed to have the opportunity to work together once again in Christian-based theater,” Michael said.
Following the closing of The Miracle, Michael toured and recorded with Dove-Award nominated trio, HisSong. He will exit the group to accept the new theater position this fall.
Michael is best known in the southern gospel world for his songwriting credits, including “That’s God” and “Three Words, Three Nails, Three Days.” Currently, Michael’s songs can be found on the latest projects by The McKameys, Ivan Parker, HisSong, and more.
Michael and Jen are also known as vocalists in “The Michael Frost Trio.” The trio, including singer Adam Elrod, recently made an impact at the National Quartet Convention (NQC) this year after being invited to perform an upcoming radio release, “Author and Finisher,” on the main stage.
In addition to performing in the theater, Michael and Jen will continue their music ministry in churches and concert settings, presenting their blend of original songs and personal testimonies. The Frosts are represented by The Adoration Agency (www.adorationagency.com) and record for Chapel Valley Studios.
The Frosts have a daughter, Jael Esther, age 2. More information about The Frosts is online at www.michaeljasonfrost.com
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Sharron Kay King Scores Latest Top 40 Hit with “Look Up”

BYRON, Ga. – (September 3, 2012) – 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Award nominee Sharron Kay King has scored another Top 40 single this month from her critically acclaimed release Don’t Stop Believing. The song, titled “Look Up,” has become the fifth consecutive single from the album to debut on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart – the Southern Gospel industry’s most watched and longest running weekly radio report.

“I’m just continually amazed at how blessed I am,” mentioned Sharron Kay King. “God has poured his blessings on my life, and I am so thankful that He has shown his favor on my life. Thank you so much to radio for getting behind my music.”

“Look Up” was written by Eric Horner and was just released to Southern Gospel radio through Eddie King & Crown Communications. “Look Up” is the final single from Don’t Stop Believing as Sharron is preparing for the release of her much-anticipated follow-up recording. Sharron has been putting the finishing touches on her new record titled This Story of My Life.

This Story of My Life is Sharron’s first studio-recording in over five years. This Story of My Life is being produced by Mike Pillow (Ricky Atkinson & Compassion, Naomi Sego, Ann Downing) and has a tentative release date of this fall.

Sharron wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 tracks including the title cut. Other writers and co-writers included award-winning writers Steve & Annie Chapman, John Robinson, Becky Wright, Chris Binion, and Sharron’s son-in-law Sean Anderson.

More information on the new recording including a definitive release date, the first single, and some other surprise appearances will be announced at a later date.

Sharron has been singing and speaking at ladies retreats and recovery groups more frequently this year due to her amazing testimony of God’s redeeming power and grace. For information on how you can book Sharron at your church or event, visit http://www.sharronkayking.com.

Sharron was honored earlier this year to see her name among the 10 nominees for Fan Favorite Artist of the Year in the highly-respected Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards. This is the second time in her career that Sharron has been nominated for an Absolutely Gospel Music Award. She was previously nominated in 2007 in the Country Album of the Year category for her The Road I Know project.

More information as well as booking information on Sharron Kay King can be found at http://sharronkayking.com. Fans can visit Sharron on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharron-Kay-King-Official-Fan-Page/102290253148210 .

About Sharron Kay King
Sharron Kay King is a talented singer/songwriter based out of Byron, Georgia. Sharron’s last release, Don’t Stop Believing, spawned off the #1 fan favorite “God’s Been Good.” King was a 2008 Top 5 finalist in the Singing News Fan Awards for Favorite Horizon Individual and a 2009 Top 10 finalist for Favorite Soloist.