Diamond Award Nominees His Mercies Welcome Kayla Stricklin

His Mercies from North Carolina recently welcomed new alto singer, Kayla Stricklin from Statesville. She joins RJ Henderson and Mitzi Stamey in this progressive Southern Gospel trio whose energy and enthusiasm have made them a favorite wherever they go. His Mercies record with Chapel Valley and have been Diamond Award nominees for the past two years.

“The best feeling in the world is to know you are in the center of God’s will. It’s been evident since day one that this is orchestrated by God and I could not be more excited to see what He has in store for us,” says 20-year-old Kayla.

RJ, lead singer of His Mercies, says,”We are thrilled to have Kayla on board with us. Mitzi and I are excited to be working with her.”

Hi Mercies just released their new single, “I Want It All,” to radio this month. Please listen for it and call your local radio station if you don’t hear His Mercies on their playlist. For more information on His Mercies, visit their website here.

The 2015 Diamond Awards nominations open January 19, 2015. Visit www.sgnscoops.com for more information. The Diamond Awards ceremonies are held during the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. This year’s Awards gala will be November 3, 2015 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Hyssongs Celebrate First Top 20 Song

(Sharps Chapel, TN – August 4, 2014) The Hyssongs, who are Chapel Valley music artists, have had an exciting few years. In 2013 and 2014 they have been honored by being nominated for Top 5 New Trio by Singing News fans. This popular family group consists of Dell, Susan, and their son, Richard.

Their last four songs have charted in the Top 40 in the Singing News, including their release entitled “Thinking About Going Home”, which is currently #14 on the Singing News chart and #1 on the SGN Scoops Top 100 chart!

“Radio has really embraced our family and we are thrilled that our music is making a difference in people’s lives”, states Richard.

Recently, Chapel Valley Music presented The Hyssongs with a special plaque celebrating their first Top 20 song. “Our company is very proud of The Hyssongs success. We believe that the sky is the limit for this family”, quotes Shane Roark, Chapel Valley’s Co-Owner and Producer (pictured center left).

The family has just released a new song, written by Rodney Griffin, “I Was Blind, But Now I See”. The song came in at #8 on the Singing News Top New Releases for September.

They are looking forward to their first main stage appearance at the National Quartet Convention on Thursday night.

To learn more about this family, go to www.thehyssongs.com or www.chapelvalleymusic.com.

TERRY COLLINS RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE

Terry Collins will be releasing his highly anticipated debut radio single, “If I Be Lifted Up”. The song will be hitting radio stations nationwide on March 1st For the last eight years, Terry has sung with the gospel group, The Gibsons. Even though he will be fulfilling a few dates with the group, Terry feels that God is calling him to expand his solo ministry. Along with traveling as a soloist, there will be select dates where Terry’s family will be singing and sharing together. “I am amazed how God has opened up this new chapter in my life,” states Terry.” To have been able to travel with the Gibsons, and now to have my own ministry with my family, this has been something that God has really placed upon my heart! Since making this decision, the Lord, has opened so many exciting opportunities, including a future recording, and releases with Chapel Valley, as well as being on Patterson Promotions radio compilations!”

2014 Diamond Awards Nominations Concert Event

A Free Event - The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards Nomination Evening – April 3 at 7:30 pm, eastern

You won’t want to miss your opportunity to watch live and online an exciting evening of music, worship, and fun, at no cost. On April 3, 2014 at 7:30 pm, SGN Scoops Digital Magazine will announce the top 10 nominees for each category in the 2014 Diamond Awards. The SGN Scoops’ Diamond Awards Nominations will be broadcast live and online! Chapel Valley, SGN Scoops and The American Society of Gospel Music (ASGM) have underwritten the costs for this live, online broadcast, so you can watch it live online for free! All you have to do is register for the event by going to http://tinyurl.com/mar98t3



This event will be hosted by Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Media Group; Shane Roark, co-owner of Chapel Valley; and Richard Hyssong, Marketing and Artist Director of Chapel Valley. The evening will include performances by several Chapel Valley artists, and of course the nominees for the SGN Scoops’ Diamond Awards will be announced. This free event will be broadcast on ASGM at http://www.theasgm.org/ the leader in providing live online Southern Gospel concerts.



If you have not yet voted for your favorite artist, please go to http://www.sgnscoops.com/2014-diamond-awards/ to cast your vote for your favorite artist. The SGN Scoops has reported that they have received the highest vote totals to date. This will be an incredible evening of good Southern Gospel Music, as well as an exciting night when you see and hear your favorite artist receive a nomination for a coveted SGN Scoops’ Diamond Award. Mark this date in your calendar and be sure to join us!

MICHAEL WAYNE SMITH RELEASES NEW ALBUM

Chapel Valley recording artist Michael Wayne Smith has just released his latest album “Changed By Grace.” The first single from this new recording, “Just About Home,” is receiving great response in radio and has already charted in the Singing News and Christian Voice.

Nine of the eleven songs were written by Smith and are sure to become new favorites for fans of this artist. Some of his previous hits include “Everything’s Fine,” “Run To Jesus” and his most successful song to date “Until The Storm Is Over.” Michael is also the writer of the popular song “My Home” recorded by Heirline.

Michael Wayne Smith is a Christian singer/songwriter from Oak Ridge, Tenn. and has been in ministry since 2009. His unique southern and country style is blended with lyrics that come straight from his heart that will surely find their way into the hearts of the listener.

“Changed By Grace” can be ordered directly from his website at www.michaelwaynesmith.comand is also available for download through Itunes, Amazon and other download sites.

To hear samples from the “Changed By Grace” cd or to learn more about the ministry of Michael Wayne Smith, please visit his website at www.michaelwaynesmith.com.

Michael Wayne Smith Releases New Song To Radio

Chapel Valley recording artist, Michael Wayne Smith, has recently been in the recording studio working on a brand new CD and has just released the first single from the new recording. The new song, “Just About Home”, was written by Michael the week of the Boston Marathon bombing. This horrific event was another reminder of the world’s condition, but for the Christian it’s another sign of the Lord’s soon return.
The new single will soon be available for download exclusively on Michael’s website at www.michaelwaynesmith.com . The upcoming CD is scheduled for a late fall release and will include 11 songs, nine of which were written by Michael.
Michael Wayne Smith is a southern / country gospel artist from Oak Ridge, TN. He has been ministering nationwide and blessing people through his original music since 2009. Since then, he has had 8 chart topping songs, including “Run To Jesus”, “Everything’s Fine”, and his most popular song “Until The Storm Is Over”, which charted for 9 consecutive months on the Singing News chart. His new song is sure to join the ranks with these recent hits.
For more information, visit www.michaelwaynesmith.com or call his office at 865-603-1249.

Mallory Ledford Signs with Chapel Valley

Sharps Chapel, TN- Chapel Valley is pleased to announce the recording agreement with Mallory Ledford.

At the age of just 15, Mallory's God-given talent, has been used to minister all across the United States including the National Quartet Convention and Charles Stanley's First Baptist Church of Atlanta, GA.

"I feel very blessed to be able to sing for the Lord and to share His love through music", shares Mallory.

Mallory is currently recording her highly anticipated new project with Chapel Valley. This CD is scheduled to be released in early 2013 and has two brand new Ronnie Hinson penned songs. There will also be a bonus song that will include Mallory's sisters!

"The staff at Chapel Valley believe that the sky is the limit for this talented teenager. We believe that she will not only minister to all that hear her but will also bring this wonderful Southern Gospel music to the next generation of listeners!, states Richard Hyssong, Chapel Valley's Marketing and Artist Director.

For more information on Mallory go to www.malloryledfordministries.com. To keep up to date on Chapel Valley go to www.chapelvalleystudio.com

The Porter Family signs with Chapel Valley

Sharps Chapel, TN-  The Porter Family, from Waynesville, North Carolina, has officially signed with Chapel Valley. This talented family consists of Will, Betty and Shawn Porter and has been singing and serving the Lord for many years. 

 

Last year, Shawn Porter was honored by singing on the NQC Song of a Lifetime DVD. "God has opened up so many doors for our family and we are very excited about going to Chapel Valley and becoming part of their family of artists", states Shawn.

 

Chapel Valley's Marketing and Artist Director, Richard Hyssong, is also thrilled about having the Porter family on board. "I have known about this wonderful family for many years. They have always placed God first in their ministry and He has blessed them for it. We are looking ahead with great anticipation!"

 

The Porters will also be taking part in Chapel Valley's, Sonshine promoted events and radio compilation discs. Their highly anticipated new CD is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2012.

 

For more information about the Porter Family go to www.porterfamilymusic.com. To keep up to date with Chapel Valley check them out at www.chapelvalleystudio.com

 

Chapel Valley Signs Golden Harmony

Canada's New Brunswick's gospel music hall of fame trio of the year Golden Harmony, has just reached a recording agreement with Chapel Valley. Although you may not think of Canada for it's southern gospel music, that area of the world loves it.

Marketing and Artist Director Richard Hyssong has known Golden Harmony and their dedication to tell others about Jesus Christ for many years. "We are thrilled that they have decided to join our family of artists. Golden Harmony, which includes Jacy Golden, Avis Golden, and Delton Hanley, is very popular in the maritimes of Canada and Chapel Valley knows that they will be well recieved here in the United States" says Richard. Along with singing they each play their own instrument including Delton who has been nominated several times as instrumentalist of the year for his saxaphone playing,

This is Chapel Valley's second international group signing within the month and they are excited about all the possibilities. They have continued to extend their record company outside the walls of the United states. Shane Roark co owner of Chapel Valley states"Our company is involved with ministries all over the world including our work with Compassion International.

Golden Harmony will be at the NQC and will be performing on Thursday afternoon. They will be starting their recording in the fall with a CD release in the early part of 2011. You can keep up to date with this group by going to www.goldenharmony.net. Many exciting new CD releases and Compilations disc releases for Chapel Valley are scheduled this summer. To read and find out more about Chapel Valley go to www.chapelvalleystudio.com. To discuss how you can be a part of this record company contact Richard Hyssong at cvradio1@hotmail.com.

Richard Hyssong Joins Chapel Valley

Chapel Valley has announced that Richard Hyssong has been recently added as their Marketing and Artist Director.

Richard has been a recording artist with Chapel Valley for six years. He continues to travel full-time with his popular musical family, The Hyssongs, while signing groups and representing artists on the Chapel Valley compilation discs. His first month representing Chapel Valley artists resulted in nine of them hitting the gospel radio charts.

Richard says that he is excited to be part of the team of one of the fastest growing record companies in the gospel music industry.

For more information on Chapel Valley go to www.chapelvalleystudio.com. To reach Richard Hyssong email him at cvradio1@hotmail.com or call him at 207-751-3742.