Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Release New Album

Bluegrass Master Doyle Lawson: Class is In Session

Pre-Orders Available Now for IN SESSION

Nashville, TN --- The release date for In Session from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is January 20, and pre-orders are available now.

Bluegrass Hall of Fame member Doyle Lawson is well known for high standards in every aspect of his musical career. The new album is pleasing example of the exquisite precision in vocals, harmony and musicianship for which DL&Q is known. Brimming with the outstanding Bluegrass that is characteristic of the multi-award-winning band, In Session is a complete course of “reading, ‘riting, and rhythm."

Lawson’s current lineup is stronger than ever with lead vocals handled by Dustin Pyrtle, Eli Johnston and Lawson himself. The harmony work on In Session makes it clear why the group has won multiple IBMA Vocal Group of the Year Awards. A noted mandolin master, Lawson always surrounds himself with top-flight players. In Session also boasts the phenomenal Dobro playing and vocals of Josh Swift, the impeccable Joe Dean on banjo and vocals and newcomer Stephen Burwell on fiddle.

In Session is set for release on January 20, 2015.
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW: iTunes and Amazon

With Mountain Home and Organic Records, Crossroads Label Group Artists Lead with 22 Nominations across 12 Categories for 2014 International Bluegrass Music Awards

Nashville, TN – Nominees for the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced at a press conference in Franklin, TN with artists from the Crossroads Label Group (Mountain Home and Organic Records) receiving 22 nominations across 12 Award Categories.   The Boxcars [pictured at top] received ten nominations, including Instrumental Group, Album of the Year (It’s Just A Road), two for Song of the Year (“It’s Just A Road” and “You Took All the Ramblin’ Out of Me”), Gospel Recorded Performance (“When Sorrows Encompass Me Around”) and Instrumental Recorded Performance (“Skillet Head Derailed”). Ron Stewart received two nominations, one as Banjo Player of the Year and one as Fiddle Player of the Year. For his work with the Boxcars, band member Adam Steffey earned a nomination for Mandolin Player of the Year; as a solo artist, Steffey received a nomination for Instrumental Recorded Performance (“Johnny Don’t Get Drunk”).   Balsam Range was nominated in the prestigious Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group and Instrumental Group categories. Band member Buddy Melton received a nomination for Male Vocalist, as well. Additionally, Melton appears as a guest artist with Terry Baucom and Marty Raybon on “Martha White, Lester & Earl,” nominated for Recorded Event of the Year. The band, [pictured], has the current IBMA Album of the Year with its previous release, PAPERTOWN. Balsam Range recently released FIVE, the band's appropriately titled fifth album. The Grascals received two nominations; Instrumental Recorded Performance (“Five Miles to Milan”), and Recorded Event (“American Pickers” with Dierks Bentley).   Flatt Lonesome is named in the Emerging Artist category. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is nominated in the Vocal Group category. Sammy Shelor of Lonesome River Band, is nominated for Banjo as an Instrumental Performer.Darin & Brooke Aldridge received a nomination for Gospel Recorded Project for “Love Does” which appears on the album FLYING, nominated for Best Graphic Design for a Recorded Project (Lynn Weathers, designer).   A complete list of nominations is available here.   Nominations are decided by a vote of the professional membership of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), the trade association for the bluegrass music industry. Results of the balloting will be revealed at the International Bluegrass Music Awards on Thursday, October 4 during World of Bluegrass Week, held September 30 - October 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IBMA Awards Show will also be broadcast live on SiriusXM Satellite Radio (Bluegrass Junction).

Mountain Home Music Company Congratulates Artists on Top 20

Three Artists Top the Billboard Bluegrass Album Charts (NASHVILLE, TENN) - Mountain Home Music Company, a division of Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing of Arden, NC, has developed a reputation for presenting the finest in Bluegrass and Acoustic music. For the first time, the label boasts three albums in the Top 20 on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts. Flatt Lonesome's Too landed at #5, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver's Open Carefully, Message Inside is at #10, and Balsam Range's Five at #15. The Billboard Bluegrass Charts are determined by the week's top-selling bluegrass albums, ranked by sales data as complied by Nielsen SoundScan. For more information on Mountain Home Music and their artists visit: http://crossroadsmusic.com/bluegrass   In case you missed it... Click on the album covers to access review materials for each artists' new release.  MEDIA CONTACTS Ty Gilpin Director of Marketing Crossroads/Organic Records 828.684.3066 ext. 320 ty.gilpin@crossroadsmusic.com Claire Ratliff Laughing Penguin Publicity 615.476.3200 claire@penguinpublicity.com Suggested Tweets:  .@MtnHomeMusic congratulates their artists @FlattLonesome  @DLQuicksilver  @BalsamRange for breaking #Top20 @billboard  #Bluegrass charts. Suggested Twitter Handles & Hashtags @MtnHomeMusic @FlattLonesome @DLQuicksilver @BalsamRange @Billboard #Bluegrass Copyright © 2014 Laughing Penguin Publicity & Consulting, All rights reserved.  You are receiving this message because you requested news updates and because you're a savvy member of the media who demands to be in the know!  Our mailing address is:  Laughing Penguin Publicity & Consulting PO Box 140396 Nashville, TN 37214

Doyle Lawson Celebrates 2nd Annual Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day

PIGEON FORGE, TN (December 14, 2013) – Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver celebrated the 2nd Annual Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day on Thursday evening at the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival in beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The holiday was launched by social media guru and banjo player Lee Marcus in 2012 to raise awareness and appreciation of Bluegrass music.



In 2012, Doyle Lawson provided what Marcus called “rocket fuel” to the holiday’s inaugural year when Lawson sponsored a Favorite Song Promotion, which invited fans to name their favorite DLQ song. Lawson and his award-winning band Quicksilver, along with two red-clad North Pole types, joined in creating a fun video of the most requested song which was “Help Is On the Way.” The spot featured Lawson in a lively Christmas-flavored video, singing along side Santa and his elf, who bore a startling resemblance to Quicksilver members Josh Swift and Joe Dean. The video was shared throughout Bluegrass media, as well as via Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s website and Facebook page.



When Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day approached this year, Lawson again opened his song request lines, but this time Lawson asked for any song fans wanted to hear, regardless of whether he had recorded it. Favorites ranged from Tom T. Hall’s “I Love,” to the classic “Fox on the Run,” to a myriad of bluegrass gospel favorites.



Lawson chose an a cappella song originally requested by Teresa Breedlove of Maryville, Tennessee, after an overwhelming response to the song came flowing in after his Paramount Christmas concert.



The song Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver performed at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center on December 12 in honor of Bluegrass Appreciation Day is “There Is A God.”



“We’re happy to do whatever we can in support of Bluegrass music,” said Lawson, “and to give back to the fans who make it all worthwhile.”



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Doyle Lawson Celebrates 2nd Annual Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day
http://youtu.be/Wru3fGAYUzg



If you'd like a link to the first year's video, it is:
Doyle Lawson Favorite Song Video Promotion Winner - Help Is On the Way
http://youtu.be/cIDusjrKuic

2013 Diamond Award Winners Announced At Creekside Gospel Music Convention

Pigeon Forge, TN.(November 5, 2013) – SGN Scoops and Creekside Gospel Music Convention was proud to present the 2013 Diamond Awards on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

The gala celebration was hosted by Tim Lovelace and included appearances by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver (pictured), Larry Ford, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Gerald Crabb and many others. The evening was also filmed by WATC, Channel 57 of Atlanta, Georgia, to be aired at a later date.

Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Media Group and publisher of SGNScoops, commented, “The Diamond Awards are always a special time of honoring the Gospel artists that fill our world with the music we love,” said Patz.“It’s great to take this opportunity to thank them and to be able to share the ceremony with fans across the nation and the world by internet. We are grateful to Tim Lovelace, our special musical guests and to WATC for recording the Diamond Awards. We had a wonderful time at the ceremony and we hope everyone will tune in and watch!" The airing date of the Awards will be announced shortly.
The 2013 Diamond Award Winners Are:

J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD: Squire Parsons

MIXED GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Isaacs

QUARTET OF THE YEAR:Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

TRIO OF THE YEAR: Booth Brothers

DUET OF THE YEAR: Aaron and Amanda Crabb

FEMALE SOLOIST OF THE YEAR: Sheri Easter

MALE SOLOIST OF THE YEAR: Jason Crabb

SUNRISE AWARD: Morgan Easter

SONG OF THE YEAR: I Want To Be That Man - Brian Free & Assurance

ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Love Is Stronger – Jason Crabb

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GROUP OF THE YEAR: Jeff & Sheri Easter
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST OFTHE YEAR: Christy Sutherland

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Love Is Stronger – Jason Crabb

ANTHONY BURGER INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Gordon Mote

DOTTIE RAMBO SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Gerald Crabb

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver

VIDEO/DVD OF THE YEAR: Pure & Simple – Gaither Vocal Band

FAVORITE ARTIST WEBSITE: Jason Crabb

FAVORITE INDUSTRY WEBSITE: Gospel Music Today

PAUL HEIL AWARD (Broadcasting): Ken & Jean Grady- Gospel Music Today

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Guy Penrod

LOU HILDRETH AWARD: Matthew Dudney

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE AWARD: Tim Lovelace

About Creekside Gospel Music Convention: Creekside Gospel Music Convention was held at the Smokey Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from October 28 through 30, 2013. The CGMC is presented by SGN Scoops and Coastal Media Group at Pigeon Forge and is the home of The Diamond Awards and other special events. For more information on Creekside Gospel Music Convention visit http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com/



About SGNScoops: SGNScoops Digital is a fully-downloadable monthly magazine that exists to promote the gospel by unveiling what is intriguing and real about Southern Gospel and Christian Country music. SGNScoops offers music news and views as well as concert and book reviews, inspirational articles and features reaching beyond our gospel music world. SGNScoops is the home of the Diamond Awards, a fan-based annual awards program recognizing the best in Southern Gospel and Christian Country music. SGN Scoops is always digital, always free. For more information:http://www.sgnscoops.com/

Jeff and Sheri Easter to Perform at 2013 Diamond Awards

Creekside Gospel Music Convention, Pigeon Forge, TN (October 23, 2013) – SGN Scoops and Coastal Media are thrilled to announce the addition of Jeff and Sheri Easter to the list of artists performing at the 2013 Diamond Awards. Hosted by Tim Lovelace, the Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 29 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as part of the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. Reserved tickets for this event are free and can still be obtained at http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com/ .

Jeff and Sheri Easter join already slated artists Gerald Crabb and Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, among others. All of these special performances along with the entire 2013 Diamond Awards will be filmed by Atlanta's Channel 57 to be aired at a date to be announced.


Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Media Group and publisher of SGNScoops, commented, “I've enjoyed Jeff and Sheri's ministry for many years, and Sheri's appearance at the Diamond Awards last year was a very special highlight of Creekside. I know the Award celebration is going to be another great night and I'd like to welcome all of Jeff and Sheri's fans and friends to join us next Tuesday!"

SGN Scoops encourages Gospel music fans across the country to attend the 2013 Creekside Gospel Music Convention. It will be a great week of the best in Southern Gospel music. Monday night will see Lou Hildreth honor the legendary Ed O’Neal. The Patterson Promotions Showcase will be presented on Tuesday morning with the 2013 Diamond Awards slated for 8:00 pm that evening. The Convention will also host an Old Time Gospel Sing on Wednesday afternoon and daily morning devotions with Dr. Jeff Steele.


The Creekside Gospel Music Convention will be presented on October 28, 29 and 30th at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Tickets for this event are free but must be reserved at http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com/ . Special room rates are available onsite and can be reserved by phone or online. By phone, call toll free at: 1-800-223-6707 or local call 865-908-3015. For online reservations, click onto http://www.smokymountainconventioncenter.com .

For more information regarding the 2013 Creekside Gospel Music Convention, please email Rhonda at rhonda@sgnscoops.com or Rob Patz at rob@sgnscoops.com .

Win Lunch for Two with Doyle Lawson!

Doyle Lawson Celebrates 34th Anniversary of His Band with Fan Appreciation Lunch



BRISTOL, TN (March 29, 2013) -- Doyle Lawson is celebrating his band’s 34th Anniversary next week by partnering with a gorgeous restaurant in Bristol called "KP” to bring four Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver fans a celebration lunch with Doyle next Thursday, April 4, in historic downtown Bristol.



Two fans will be chosen from entrants on Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver’s new Official Fan Facebook Page, and the two winners may each bring a guest and be treated to lunch with Doyle at the newly christened KP, formerly K.P. Duty, at 520 State Street, beside the Paramount Theater in Bristol.



“We’re excited to partner with Doyle Lawson for such a fun promotion celebrating 34 years of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver,” said Lisa Martin, owner of KP. “We look forward to having Doyle and four of his wonderful fans with us next week!”



KP offer a delectable menu of entrees ranging from scrumptious Southern Crab Cakes to tender Pork Tenderloin to Pecan-crusted Trout, plus fresh crisp salads, hearty signature soups, sandwiches, burgers, quiche, and appetizers.



Everyone is welcome to enter the contest by visiting Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s new Official Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DoyleLawsonOfficial. To enter, fans should “Like” the page AND comment on the highlighted photo of Doyle with a headline reading, “Win Lunch for Two with Doyle Lawson!” Two winners will be chosen by drawing from entrants next Tuesday, April 2, and announced on the band’s Facebook Page on Tuesday afternoon.



Doyle officially formed his band during the first week in April 1979, and the group performed their first shows in early May, playing their first show at Buddy’s Barbeque in Knoxville on a Thursday night. They came back to the Down Home in Johnson City for a show on Friday evening, played Saturday afternoon at a Bluegrass Festival in Pickens, South Carolina, then came back to the Down Home in Johnson City for a show Saturday night, packing four performances into their very first weekend. Quicksilver’s first band consisted of Terry Baucum on banjo, Jimmy Haley on guitar, Lou Reid on bass, and Doyle on mandolin.



The current line-up of Quicksilver includes Jason Barie on fiddle, Joe Dean on banjo, Corey Hensley on bass, Mike Rogers on guitar, Josh Swift on dobro, and Doyle on mandolin. Doyle was named SPBGMA’s Mandolin Player of the Year on Sunday, February 3, the same day he celebrated his 50th Anniversary in music. Lots of reasons for Lawson to celebrate this year, with Mountain Home Music hosting an album release party last week for the reigning ICM Vocal Group of the Year Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, heralding the band’s newest album “Roads Well Traveled” at Nashville’s Sirius XM Music City Theater inside Bridgestone Arena.



Guests at the private event ranged from Media to Music Industry to four special fan guests Lawson personally welcomed to the event.



“The fans are so important to us,” said Lawson, “and we want to take this special year for us and make sure our fans and friends know how much we appreciate them.”



The current fan appreciation promotion with a prize of lunch with Doyle begins on Friday, March 29, and ends on Tuesday, April 2, with lunch for the winners being held at KP on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Winners must be able to be in Bristol via their own transportation on Thursday, April 4, to be eligible to win and attend the lunch.



“I’m looking forward to lunch with our fans at KP, and hope everyone will join in the fun and enter our contest, and help us celebrate our anniversary!” said Lawson.

Doyle Lawson Scores Three Nominations on ICM Awards Top 10 Ballot

Doyle Lawson has garnered three nominations on the 2012 ICM Awards Semi-Final Ballot.

The Top 10 Nominees were announced by the Inspirational Country Music Association (ICM) on July 30 in Nashville.

Doyle is nominated as Musician of the Year, while Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are nominated as Inspirational Bluegrass Artist and Vocal Group or Band of the Year.

The 2012 ICM Faith, Family and Country Awards will be held at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Thursday, October 18, 2012, while the coinciding ICM convention will be held October 15-18 at the Millenium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville.

A special 20-Year Homecoming Concert Celebration will also be hosted this year by ICM as a free event open to the public. The Homecoming Concert will be held on October 14 at the Cornerstone Church Madison Campus in Madison, TN.

A full listing of ICM nominees may be found at: http://www.icm-awards.com/press.php?nid=352&a=
Congratulations to DLQ on being nominated in the ICM Awards Top 10, and warmest thanks from Doyle to ICM for the nominations!