Jim Sheldon Nominated For New Artist and Song of the Year At AMG Awards

Danville, KY (October 25, 2013) The Positive Cowboy, Jim Sheldon, has again been nominated for multiple awards. This time at the AMG Heritage Awards which will take place on November 9th at 7:00 pm at the beautiful Broadcast Group studios and theater in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Jim has been nominated in the New Artist category as well as the prestigious Song of the Year category.
“I Would Crawl All The Way To The Cross” has gotten the nod for the Song of the Year nomination.
The song is a powerful ballad which was also made into a video and has gotten the attention of thousands from such places as YouTube.com and AbsolutelyGospel.com.
Though Jim is no stranger to Gospel Music, he is breaking new ground in the Country Gospel field.
Known as the Positive Cowboy on the new television series 'The Music City Show', Jim is setting a new image for himself and gaining new fans everywhere he goes.
Jim said “I do not sing for any Award, the message of the songs is why I sing, however, the honor of having the respect of my peers who nominated me is overwhelming.”
The host for this years show is none other than Grammy Award winning music legend, Chubby Checker. Joining him on the show this year to name a few are, Dino (Chariots of Fire), Lynn Anderson (Rose Garden), The Dixie Melody Boys, Stella Parton and many many more.
You can reach Jim Sheldon at http://www.jimsheldonmusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/jim.sheldon .

Jim can be reached by E-mail at puttinggod1st@yahoo.com .

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About Jim Sheldon
After serving many years as music minster, there was a void yet filled. In 1994, joined my first gospel quartet. Immediately, I knew singing gospel music was God's true calling for my life. He confirmed this with a paraphrase of Proverbs 3:6 - "In everything you do put God first, He will direct and crown your efforts with success."

My greatest inspiration came from Glenn Payne. The Cathedrals sang at my church in Virginia. He told me:"Vocalize daily and never sing out of your range. Remember, God gave you the ability and desire. Honor Him with a servant's heart."
Now God says it's time to tell my story of how God has brought me out from a long 'wilderness time' of sin, shame and disgrace to where I am today.

Dino, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty, and Robert Stearns to Honor Israel at Carnegie Hall Event

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Well-respected, award-winning Christian recording artists are honoring Israel this spring in a gala benefit concert being hosted at Carnegie Hall by pianist Dino Kartsonakis and his wife Cheryl.

The special "Honoring Israel at Carnegie Hall" concert will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the world famous venue. The event will feature performances, from the Philadelphia Boys Choir, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, and The Christian Cultural Center Chorale as well as the musical talents of Robert Stearns, operatic tenor Daniel Rodriguez, and Grammy and Dove Award-winning singers Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris.

"Anti-semitism is on the rise, and Israel is now surrounded by nations committed to her destruction," world-famous piano artist Dino said. "Cheryl and I have always prioritized praying and working for the peace of Jerusalem. My friends, it is vital that we stand together."

Robert Stearns, founder of Eagles' Wings, and a global leader in Jewish-Christian relations, said, "The evening of music will celebrate our nation's longstanding and unbreakable bond with Israel at one of Manhattan's most prestigious venues."

"There has never been a time in our nation's history that our public and private bond with Israel has been more critical," Stearns said. "With this historic concert, we hope to make it clear that New York stands with Israel."

Proceeds from the event will go to feed hungry Jews, Arabs and Druze in Israel through humanitarian non-profit, "Hope for Zion" as well as to help build a prayer and study center in Migdal Arbel, Israel, whose mission is to cultivate a love and understanding for the people and nation of Israel.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.carnegiehall.org or call 212-247-7800.

Grammy Award Winner Helps the Branson Flood Victims

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING PIANIST DINO KARTSONAKIS HOSTS THE OFFICIAL BRANSON CELEBRITY FLOOD BENEFIT

Celebrity Guests to Include Tony Orlando, Yakov, SIX, Buck Trent, Jim Stafford,
Lennon Sisters, Raeanne Presley, Jim Strafuss and Others

Nashville, TN - May 24, 2011 -- "America's Piano Showman," GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Dino Kartsonakis will host a benefit event to raise funds for victims of the recent Missouri floods on Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 pm CST at the Branson Convention Center. The night will feature a silent auction, special celebrity guests, and performances by Dino and other world-class entertainers.

On April 25, Branson, Mo. suffered the most catastrophic natural disaster to date. After several weeks of unrelenting rain, Lake Taney Como rose to unprecedented levels, breaching levees and submerging everything in its raging path under freezing water. Officials estimate that the flood affected approximately 300 families, leaving hundreds homeless and destitute. Among those families was Kartsonakis and his wife Cheryl, who lost a lifetime of musical awards, archives, grand pianos, furniture, clothing, photographs and family heirlooms in 13 feet of water.

The Official Branson Celebrity Flood Benefit is Kartsonakis' contribution to restoring his community. He comments, "Our goal with this event is to give back quality of life to the victims of this terrible tragedy. My hope is to make these victims victorious!"

Additional event sponsors include The Hilton, Branson Bank, and Christian Associates. All proceeds will be distributed by Christian Associates and will be given directly to the victims who have been hit the hardest. For more information or to reserve your seat, visit www.bransonflood.com or text BRANSONFLOOD to 90210.