Daywind Quartet Festival at The Greenbrier Earlybird Special Ends Thursday

Hendersonville, TN (October 12th, 2015) –DMG Concerts and Daywind Records invites you to take part in the 2nd Annual Daywind Quartet Festival at the Greenbrier. The event will take place on April 4-6, 2016 in White Sulphur Springs, WV.
Tickets to the Quartet Festival went on sale to the public in August and featured a Buy 3, Get 1 Free earlybird special for fans that purchased tickets early. Thursday, October 15th is the last chance to take advantage of the earlybird special.
To purchase tickets, visit dmgconcerts.com or call 1.800.635.9581. Seats range in price, starting at $80. Earlybird ticket buys have the opportunity to take advantage of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free special until October 15th by using the promo code ERLYBD.
The Greenbrier – which is an award-winning, four-star, luxury resort that is commonly referred to as America’s resort – attempts to combine the graciousness of the past with the exceptional comforts of today. Guests have access to a multitude of amenities, including golf courses, carriage rides, horseback riding, a wide selection of dining options and tours of the historical bunker located on the grounds.

Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists including: Legacy Five, Adam Crabb, Browders, Jim Brady Trio, Karen Peck & New River, Joseph Habedank, Adam Crabb, Blackwood Brothers, Bowling Family, Tribute, Nelons, Brian Free & Assurance, and Wilburn & Wilburn, among others. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Sony Red, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes. For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com or contact Dani Phillips at publicity@daywind.com
For more information on Tribute Quartet, visit tributequartet.com.

Former N’Harmony & Signature Sound Lead Singer Shane Dunlap To Release Highly Anticipated New Recording

Charlotte, NC Well-known and loved music favorite, Shane Dunlap, will release a new solo recording Love So Amazing on April 28 2015. The project is a collection of new songs produced by Dove Award winning producer Ricky Free with songs written by some of the top song writers in the Christian Music industry today.
The first single from the album has been released on the Daywind Music April 2015 radio disc and is already getting rave reviews. The song was written by Marcia Henry, Joseph Habedank and Matt Price, and features the talented Sonya Isaacs Yeary as a guest vocalist.
Dunlap is known for his time managing and singing with N’Harmony, a Southern Gospel Male Quartet, best known for singing top 10 songs “Out Of The Blue”, “One Fine Day”, and “The Devil Tried His Best”, along with many other national radio hits. After traveling extensively throughout America, Canada, and Europe for many years, Shane decided to retire N’Harmony in 2002 and joined Ernie Haase as the original lead singer of Signature Sound, continuing to tour nation-wide and internationally.
Shane states “I came off the full-time road a few years back in order to spend more with my young family. I have truly cherished the time that God has allowed me with them. However, I always felt there was a sort of a void, kind of like God wasn’t finished with my music just yet. Last year I finally had a peace in my heart and knew that God was telling me it was time to get back out there and do what I was created to do, and that is to sing gospel music”.
Love So Amazing will be available on iTunes, Amazon, and other online retailers as well as wherever Christian music is sold.
In addition to his busy schedule, Shane is an ordained minister and currently serves as the Worship Pastor at one of the nation’s fastest growing churches, Lee Park Church in Monroe NC. For more information or to book Shane at your church/venue visit his website at www.shanedunlapmusic.com .
For more information about Shane Dunlap, contact Ashea Griffin, PO Box 3456 Mathews, NC, 28106 or call 704-221-7416 . You can also E-mail agriffin@shanedunlapmusic.com .

JOSEPH HABEDANK PREMIERES SINGLE ON DAYSTAR TELEVISION SHOW 'MARCUS & JONI'

Singer Performs "Beauty of the Blood" from his Daywind Records release Welcome Home

Joseph & Wife Lindsay share Testimony of Overcoming Prescription Drug Abuse

L-R: Marcus & Joni Lamb, Lindsay & Joseph Habedank
Photo courtesy Daystar Television Network


(Nashville, TN – Feb. 5, 2015) – Joseph Habedank premiered his brand new single, "The Beauty of The Blood," to an international audience last week on the Daystar Television Network show, Marcus & Joni. This is the second single from Welcome Home, his debut Daywind Records project. The song, written by Habedank, Tony Wood and Michael Farren, is already garnering attention during concerts and now on radio.

Joseph Habedank and wife Lindsay appear on the Marcus & Joni show on Daystar Television Network.
Photo courtesy Daystar Television Network.


Additonally, Joseph and wife Lindsay sat down with Marcus & Joni Lamb to share the powerful testimony of how God helped the couple survive Joseph's prescription drug abuse and subsequent time in rehab.

The entire show - featuring Joseph & Lindsay Habedank - is available on demand, courtesy of Daystar by clicking this link: http://www.daystar.com/ondemand/video/?video=4013038741001.

Welcome Home is available at Christian retailers, iTunes and all digital outlets.

Connect with Joseph online:
facebook.com/JosephHabedankMusic
twitter.com/josephhabedank
josephhabedank.com

ABOUT JOSEPH HABEDANK:
Daywind recording artist Joseph Habedank is a multi award-winning and Dove Award nominated singer/songwriter. Joseph has a unique and powerful testimony that has been featured on Fox News' Spirited Debate, TBN’s Praise the Lord, and in such publications as Billboard Magazine, CCM Magazine, and Glenn Beck’s The Blaze. For ten years, he served first as baritone, then as the lead singer for one of Southern Gospel's favorite family groups, the Perrys, and shared his songs in some of America's greatest churches, including the Brooklyn Tabernacle and Charles Stanley’s First Baptist Atlanta. On the heels of his critically-acclaimed debut solo release, Welcome Home, he was awarded Singing News Magazine’s New Soloist of the Year in 2014. Additionally, he was awarded Young Artist of the Year in 2009 by the fans of Gospel Music and Songwriter of the Year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in 2011. His songs have been recorded by such artists as: Gold City, Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Lauren Talley, The Hoppers, The Kingsmen, Ivan Parker, Jeff & Sheri Easter, and many more. He has helped write two nationally charted number one songs and in 2010, "If You Knew Him" (written with Rodney Griffin) was nominated for Southern Gospel Song of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards and won the Singing News Fan Award for Song of the Year. He was also nominated for Singing News Magazine's Male Vocalist of year, Lead Singer of the year and Songwriter of the year for three consecutive years. Joseph currently resides just outside Nashville, TN with his wife, Lindsay.

2015 Absolutely Gospel Music Award Nominees Announced

The Isaacs, Brian Free & Assurance, 11th Hour, and Bowling Family Named Most Nominated Artists; Joseph Habedank and Kenna West Score Most Individual Nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (January 20, 2015) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com are proud to announce the nominees for the 2015 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. As in years past, the nominees were chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and select media representatives. Starting on February 1, 2015, the fans will get a chance to vote for their favorites in a dozen categories.

"It is hard to believe that it is time to be announcing another batch of nominees,” mentioned AbsolutelyGospel.com President/CEO Deon Unthank. "Our awards program has become a highlight in the Southern Gospel industry, and we can’t wait to announce all of the plans we have this year!”

Chris D. Unthank, Editor-In-Chief of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, "This is another great listing of artists and individuals who best represented our genre in 2014. We aren’t just about nominating the most popular and recognizable names in the industry. Our awards are about the best our music had to offer from a musical and artistic standpoint for the previous year. This year’s nominees don’t change that at all.”

In addition, the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards opened a new category, Music Video of the Year due to the large increase of short-form concept videos being produced in the genre over the last couple of years. Music videos belonging to HIGHROADIII, The Freemans, Brian Free & Assurance, Wilburn & Wilburn, and Jason Crabb were the first to be nominated in this category.

As far as nominations go, four artists tied for the most nominations this year. Last years big winners The Isaacs along with the Bowling Family, Brian Free & Assurance, and 11th Hour landed an impressive seven nominations each this year.

The Isaacs took home nominations in Mixed Group of the Year and Fan Favorite Artist of the Year in addition to several other mentions and individual nominations for group members Ben Isaacs, Becky Isaacs Bowman, and Sonya Isaacs Yeary.

The Bowling Family was mentioned in Song of the Year (for "I Know Enough”) and Mixed Group of the Year, in addition to much more. Brian Free & Assurance saw nods in Song of the Year (for "Say Amen”) and Album of the Year (for Unashamed), just like 11th Hour for "How Will You Plead?” and Picture This respectively.

Karen Peck & New River, The Browders, and HIGHROADIII each earned five nominations apiece. Following behind those artists were Gold City, The Talleys, The Dunaways, and Tribute with four mentions, while the Booth Brothers, The Freemans, and Three Bridges all landed three nods. Several artists earned double nominations, including Legacy Five, The OldPaths, Triumphant, Mark Trammell Quartet, Jim Brady Trio, Collingsworth Family, Zane & Donna King, and the Kingsmen.

Two people earned the most individual nominations: new soloist Joseph Habedank and hit songwriter Kenna West. They both earned a staggering eight nominations apiece. Habedank landed mentions in Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year in addition to multiple songwriting mentions as well. West landed her fifth consecutive Songwriter of the Year notice and had double Song of the Year nominations (for co-writing "Finish Well” and "Say Amen”).

Songwriter Dianne Wilkinson earned an impressive seven nods as well - including four mentions in the Song of the Year category. Jeff Collins and Ricky Free landed six nominations, while Michael Farren, Gordon Mote, and Lee Black each earned five nods. Mentioned four times were Karen Peck Gooch, Amber Eppinette, Jim Brady, Jason Cox, and Roger Talley. Multiple people earned three nominations including Ben Isaacs, Jeff Stice, Jerry Salley, Amber Nelon Thompson, Matthew Browder, and Becky Isaacs Bowman.

The Pacesetter Award is awarded to any artist, individual, or organization that has shown great strides in the industry and has raised the bar for others. This year’s nominees for the 2015 Pacesetter are satellite radio station enLighten Sirius-XM Satellite Radio, new Southern Gospel television show Music City Show, popular blogging site MusicScribe.com, record label StowTown Records, and promotional firm Vertical Sky Promotions.

More information on the 2015 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration will be forthcoming, including hosts, performers, and sponsors, etc. The date for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration is Tuesday, April 14, 2015. The event will again take place at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. Ticket information will be forthcoming.

The nominees for the 2015 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards are listed below:

SONG OF THE YEAR
"Christ Is Still the King” – Legacy Five (R.J.Peck, D.Wilkinson)
"Finish Well” – Karen Peck & New River (M.Farren, K.P.Gooch, K.West)
"Footprints On the Water” – Gold City (J.Habedank, D.Wilkinson)
"Hidden Heroes” – The Talleys (D.Phillips, S.Phillips)
"How Will You Plead?” – 11th Hour (A.Eppinette, D.Wilkinson)
"I Know Enough” – Bowling Family (M.Henry, B.Smith)
"I See Grace” – Booth Brothers (J.Brady, B.Weeks, T.Wood)
"Lead Me Home” – The Freemans (R.Houser, A.Monday)
"Long Live the King” – The Old Paths (C.Binion, D.Wilkinson)
"Preacher Tell Me Like It Is” – Greater Vision (R.Griffin)
"Say Amen” – Brian Free & Assurance (J.Cox, M.Farren, K.West)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Angel at the Crossroads – HIGHROADIII (B.Gaither, B.Isaacs)
Awesome God – Triumphant (M.Speck, J.Stice)
Church In the Kitchen – The Dunaways (J.Salley)
Hymn Revival – Gold City (G.Mote, D.Riley)
Jesus Saves – Three Bridges (R.Sandidge)
Journey of Hope – Tribute (R.Talley)
Picture This – 11th Hour (J.Collins)
Unashamed – Brian Free & Assurance (R.Free)
Welcome Home – Joseph Habedank (R.Free)
Your Walk Talks – Mark Trammell Quartet (J.Collins, M.Trammell, G.Wolfe)

PACESETTER
enLighten Sirius XM Satellite Radio
Music City Show
MusicScribe.com
StowTown Records
Vertical Sky Promotions

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Joseph Habedank
Mylon Hayes Family
Amber Nelon Thompson
Watts, Rowsey & Bean
Zach & Rodney

MALE VOCALIST
Doug Anderson (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
Mike Bowling (Bowling Family)
Jim Brady (Jim Brady Trio)
Adam Crabb (Gaither Vocal Band)
Joseph Habedank
Bill Shivers (Brian Free & Assurance)


FEMALE VOCALIST
Lauren Talley Alvey (The Talleys)
Amber Eppinette (11th Hour)
Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River)
TaRanda Greene
Kanah Dunaway Lovern (The Dunaways)
Amber Thompson (The Nelons)


MALE GROUP
Booth Brothers
Brian Free & Assurance
Canton Junction
The Old Paths
Triumphant
Tribute

FEMALE GROUP
HIGHROADIII
Red Roots
Sisters
Sweetwater Revival


MIXED GROUP
11th Hour
Bowling Family
The Browders
Collingsworth Family
The Isaacs
Karen Peck & New River


SONGWRITER (ARTIST)
Jim Brady (Jim Brady Trio)
Matthew Browder (The Browders)
Amber Eppinette (11th Hour)
Joseph Habedank
Becky & Sonya Isaacs (The Isaacs)


SONGWRITER (PROFESSIONAL)
Lee Black
Jason Cox
Rebecca J. Peck
Sue C. Smith
Kenna West
Dianne Wilkinson


PRODUCER (ARTIST)
Ben Isaacs (The Isaacs)
Donna King (Zane & Donna King)
Gordon Mote
Jeff Stice
Roger Talley (The Talleys)

PRODUCER (PROFESSIONAL)
Jeff Collins
Ricky Free
Lari Goss
Michael Sykes
Kevin Ward


ENGINEER
Steve Allen
Van Atkins
Blake Bennett
Terry Thompson
Kevin Ward


MUSICIAN
Becky Isaacs Bowman (The Isaacs)
Kim Collingsworth (Collingsworth Family)
Channing Eleton
Ricky Free
Gordon Mote
Jeff Stice

TRADITIONAL SONG
"Everything I Need” – Tribute (L.Black, M.Farren, K.West)
"Everybody’s Going Through Something” – Karen Peck & New River (K.P.Gooch, D.Poythress, K.West)
"Footprints On the Water” – Gold City (J.Habedank, D.Wilkinson)
"I Can Trust Him” – The Perrys (W.Haun, J.Lindsey)
"Oh Yes I Am” – Kingsmen (R.Walden)


TRADITIONAL ALBUM
Battle Cry – Kingsmen (J.Collins)
Great Day – Legacy Five (L.Goss)
Hymn Revival – Gold City (G.Mote, D.Riley)
Isaiah 12:2 – Booth Brothers (M.Booth, R.Booth, J.Brady)
Journey of Hope – Tribute (R.Talley)
Your Walk Talks – Mark Trammell Quartet (J.Collins, M.Trammell, G.Wolfe)


PROGRESSIVE SONG
"Finish Well” – Karen Peck & New River (M.Farren, K.P.Gooch, K.West)
"How Will You Plead?” – 11th Hour (A.Eppinette, D.Wilkinson)
"I Know Enough” – Bowling Family (M.Henry, B.Smith)
"Lift Up His Name” – The Browders (M.Browder)
"Never, No Never” – Joseph Habedank (L.Black, J.Habedank, T.Wood)
"Say Amen” – Brian Free & Assurance (J.Cox, M.Farren, K.West)


PROGRESSIVE ALBUM
Jesus Saves – Three Bridges (R.Sandidge)
Picture This – 11th Hour (J.Collins)
The Test of Time – The Talleys (R.Talley)
Unashamed – Brian Free & Assurance (R.Free)
Welcome Home – Joseph Habedank (R.Free)


COUNTRY SONG
"Ain’t It Just Like the Lord” – Gordon Mote (L.Black, J.Cox, K.West)
"Church In the Kitchen” – The Dunaways (L.Black, J.Salley, S.C.Smith)
"I Wanna Be There” – The Isaacs (B.I.Bowman, J.Yeary, S.I.Yeary)
"Lead Me Home” – The Freemans (R.Houser, A.Monday)
"Like Father, Like Son” – James & Jeff Easter (S.Easter)
"Listening For the Shout” – The Browders (M.Browder, T.Browder)

COUNTRY ALBUM
Angel at the Crossroads – HIGHROADIII (B.Gaither, B.Isaacs)
Church In the Kitchen – The Dunaways (J.Salley)
Mile Marker One – Zane & Donna King (D.King)
The Hinsons: Remembered – Mike Bowling (M.Bowling)
Vintage – The Akins (D.Akin, D.Akin, E.Akin, N.Akin)


SPECIAL EVENT PROJECT
A Christmas Hymn – Steve Ladd (S.Ladd)
An Isaacs Family Christmas Special – The Isaacs
Cathedrals Family Reunion Live – Various Artists (W.Haun)
Mississippi Live – Bowling Family
Not Without Love – Amber Thompson (J.Clark)


MUSIC VIDEO
"Angel at the Crossroads” – HIGHROADIII
"Help Me” – Wilburn & Wilburn
"Love Is Stronger” – Jason Crabb
"Say Amen” – Brian Free & Assurance
"Where I’ve Been” – The Freemans


FAN FAVORITE ARTIST
Bowling Family
The Browders
Michael English
HIGHROADIII
The Isaacs
Ivan Parker
David Phelps
Sneed Family
Three Bridges
The Williamsons

This Week on Good News Music Radio with Woody Wright!

This week’s program on “Good News Music with Woody Wright” features Part 2 of our interview with Joseph Habedank and music from Brian Free & Assurance, The Gaither Vocal Band, Buddy Greene, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, The Isaacs, The Dixie Melody Boys and MORE!
Tune-in to one of the stations listed on our site or listen online for an hour of great gospel music, inspiring ministry and fun with Woody Wright and D. Scott Kramer at:
http://GoodNewsMusicRadio.com/
Or Find Them On Facebook Here

Get Free Tickets To Season Three Of The Music City Show Taping

Nashville TN (October 2, 2014) Studio audience tickets for Season Three of The Music City Show October 13th, 14th, and 15th tapings are now open to the public, at no cost. There are 75 seats available.

Studio audience members get a pass to the set of The Music City Show at Northstar Studios in Nashville, TN. The October filmings on the 13th will include musical guests The Crabb Family, Legacy Five, The Talleys, Tribute Quartet and Joseph Habedank. The October 14th show will feature The Jim Brady Trio, Ray Stevens, The Blackwood Brothers, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and The Erwins. Lastly, October 15th performers are scheduled to be Restless Hearts, Linda Davis. James Payne and Chuck Day, as well as The Best of Tim Lovelace and The Best of the Positive Cowboy, Jim Sheldon.

There will be different sessions throughout the day ranging from live performances to comedy segments. Taping Sessions begin at 6PM CST.

How to get free tickets:
1. Send an email to tickets@themusiccityshow.com
2. In the email include names for everyone in your party
3. Wait for a confirmation reply with address and time information and a print-out or digital ticket.
4. On the day of the taping, please have proper identification (Driver’s license) available to present to the gate.

Once the seats have been filled, no more tickets will be available. However, on the day of – due to cancellations or unforeseen circumstances, standby tickets may be available.

The Music City Show is a series based in Nashville, TN – America’s favorite music city. The show has many elements of Nashville that people love, namely a live band, talented artists and comedic entertainment. It is likened unto The Tonight Show, with comedy segments, a guest host, and a beautiful cityscape backdrop.

Tickets are now available at tickets@themusiccityshow.com.

For more information about The Music City Show, visit themusiccityshow.com.

The Music City Show is on twitter - @musiccityshow or on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/themusiccityshow .

The Music City Show is produced by Godsey and Associates

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About Godsey and Associates
In the last quarter of 2011, Scott Godsey started a team making music videos for Christian artists. That soon developed into not only working inside the Christian music business, but going outside of the Christian music world. Soon after, the company expanded into other genres. G&A started working with churches, authors, and organizations. The Godsey & Associate formula works with any company that wants to focus on brand building and getting in front of an audience.

JOSEPH HABEDANK FEATURED ON BACK-TO-BACK EPISODE’S OF SIRIUS XM’S DANIEL BRITT & FRIENDS

Joseph Habedank

Joseph Habedank will be the featured guest coming up on the next two broadcasts of Daniel Britt & Friends on the Enlighten Channel on Sirius XM channel 65. For the weeks of9/15/14 & 9/22/14, the popular Sirius XM radio show will welcome Habedank to discuss his new project Welcome Home! 

On the next two shows, Daniel sits down with Joseph to listen to the new songs, as well as some classic moments from Joseph during his time with The Perrys. Conversation ranges from songwriting technique, to daily morning routines, to Joseph’s experience of grace following a period of prescription drug addiction and rehab. Don’t miss Joseph Habedank andWelcome Home, on the next two broadcasts of Daniel Britt & Friends!

Sirius XM

About Daniel Britt & FriendsDaniel Britt & Friends is a one-hour Gospel music radio show, available each week to nearly 40 million satellite subscribers* throughout the U.S. and Canada on SIRIUS XM SATELLiTE RADiO’s enLighten (Sirius XM Channel 65) – Mondays at7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also catch the show online at siriusxm.com, Smartphone devices, or with Dish Network on channel 6065. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview fromwww.danielbritt.com. Connect on Twitter @BrittAndFriends and on Facebook atfacebook.com/BrittAndFriends

Tribute Quartet Unveils Daywind Debut

HENDERSONVILLE, TN (Aug. 26, 2014) – The debut project by the Tribute Quartet as a Daywind recording artist is being released today, “Journey of Hope.”
 
Tribute is a male quartet comprised of group manager and lead singer Gary Casto, baritone singer and pianist Josh Singletary, tenor singer Riley Harrison Clark and bass singer Anthony Davis.
 
“Journey of Hope” was molded by the group’s long-time producer, Roger Talley.
           
“Journey of Hope" is a collection of songs that resound the constant truth of the hope we have when concluding our journey of life,” says Tribute manager and lead singer Gary Casto. “We are very thankful to Daywind Records and our producer, Roger Talley, for shaping this recording into the theme we so unashamedly sing about.”
 
 “Journey of Hope” is an 11-song project that includes an award-winning cast of songwriters such as Kenna West, Lee Black, Michael Farren, Marcia Henry, Sue C. Smith, Kyla Rowland, Mary Funderburk, Caleb Collins, Dianne Wilkinson, Rebecca J. Peck, Terry Franklin, Barbara Franklin, Ricky Free and Tony Wood.
 
The group – which joined the Daywind family earlier this year – has produced top-charting hits such as “Homecoming Day,” “Homesick Angel” and “Good News From Jerusalem,” a No. 1 song.
 
 “Tribute has been on a steady rise toward the top of the Southern Gospel Music industry since its inception, and this recording will propel the group’s climb,’” explains Daywind president Ed Leonard. “With hit after hit already under its belt, we believe that the group has more chart-toppers to come on ‘Journey of Hope.’ Tribute Quartet delivers these songs with a sincerity and an energy that allows the wonderful messages in these great songs to come alive. We can’t wait to hear the reactions from the fans to what we believe is the group’s best effort yet.”
 
Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including The Browders, The Nelons, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, The Bowling Family, Joseph Habedank, The Hoskins Family and Wilburn & Wilburn. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Select-O-Hits, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes. For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com  or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com.
 
For more information on the group, visit Tribute Quartet’s web site atwww.tributequartet.com.

Joseph Habedank Opens Up About Drug Use To Glenn Beck's TheBlaze.com

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When Joseph Habedank abruptly left The Perrys in 2013, most learned of the change via Facebook with a very vaguely worded resignation letter. Then, Habedank disappeared. An avid social media user, he stopped replying via Twitter and Facebook. Fans were left with the question - why?

There was a reason, Joseph was in rehab.

In this exclusive interview with Glenn Beck's website, TheBlaze.com, Joseph Habedank opens up for the first time about his prescription drug addiction and the journey back to music.

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JOSEPH HABEDANK’S WELCOME HOME AVAILABLE TODAY

Daywind Records Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Solo Project

Iconic Legendary Vocalist Russ Taff Makes Special Appearance

 

Nashville, TN – Joseph Habedank’s highly anticipated debut solo record, Welcome Home, was released today by Daywind Records. The project is available at all physical and digital retailers. Welcome Home features Habedank’s current radio single “Never No Never” written by Habedank along with Tony Wood and Lee Black. The song is poised to open new doors for the vocalist and remind fans of the voice they came to love during his tenure with long-time fan favorites, the Perrys.

 

For Welcome Home, Habedank joined forces with longtime friend Ricky Free as his producer and arranger. Free is quickly becoming one of the most sought-out musical producers and arrangers, effectively producing a fresh sound, while keeping the traditional at heart. The album, born of personal trials, triumphs and stories, is one close to the heart of Joseph.

 

“I feel like my very heart and soul is presented on this project,” Habedank says of the songs on the release. “I am excited for people to hear this record with the themes of hope, trust, forgiveness and mercy abounding! I hope people enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed making it.”

 

A particularly memorable moment for Habedank was the guest appearance of the legendary Russ Taff, who lends his voice to the track “Empty,” written by Habedank and Benji Cowart. “I LOVE Russ Taff,” Joseph exclaims! “He has always been one of my heroes and has become a dear friend to me. To have him appear on my first solo project is a thrill that no words can explain.”

 

Along with Habedank, the project features songs penned by Kenna Turner West, Michael Farren, Chris Binion, Keith Hill, Sue C. Smith, Joel Lindsey, and Matthew Holt.

 

Joseph is appearing on select solo dates in support of Welcome Home.For more information and tour dates, visitwww.JosephHabedank.com.

For more information on Daywind Records, visitwww.DaywindRecords.com. 

 

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Joseph Habedank “welcomes” fans to get any early glimpse of “Welcome Home”

(Hendersonville, TN – June 9, 2014) Award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank will give fans a preview of his debut project with Daywind Records before it's even released to the public. Nashville's Rocketown will be the venue as Habedank holds a pre-release concert for “Welcome Home” on Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m.

Habedank co-wrote all 11 songs on the project, which was produced by Ricky Free. “Welcome Home,” is set to be released on July 22.

Free, legendary songwriter Dave Clark, and co-writers Tony Wood, Sue C. Smith, Kenna West, Benji Cowart and Lee Black will all be in attendance at the pre-release concert, with behind-the-scenes glimpses of the stories behind the songs being conveyed to those in attendance. In addition to those well-respected individuals, there will also be a special surprise guest who will join in on the festivities.

“Excited does not even begin to express how much I am looking forward to this night,” emphasized Habedank. “I have spent so much time pouring myself into this project, from the birth of the songs with an unbelievably-talented cast of co-writers that I have been blessed to work with to watching them come alive musically in the studio. I look forward to sharing my heart through the unveiling of these songs, and what's going to make that even better is that I'm going to get to spend this special evening with my colleagues, family, friends, and fans.”

Tickets for the event are limited as less than 100 will be sold. Each ticket will include a free pre-release version of “Welcome Home.”

Tickets are available by visiting www.josephhabedank.com.

Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Brian Free and Assurance, Greater Vision, Karen Peck and New River, and Legacy Five. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Select-O-Hits, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes. For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com.

MICHAEL DAVIS & ASSOCIATES' ARTISTS DOMINATE THE 2014 SINGING NEWS FAN AWARDS TOP FIVE

Waynesville, NC (May 14, 2014) - Michael Davis & Associates is thrilled to be celebrating, along with their incredible artists, twenty nominations from the 2014 Singing News Fan Awards top five nominee list, released yesterday. This is an incredible number of nominees and the agency is honored to represent this fine talent.

Among the nominees are the Triumphant Quartet who are one of the most nominated groups overall. The quartet garnered 11 nominations, including Artist Of The Year, Traditional Quartet Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and more. The Collingsworth Family carried five nominations, one of which is also for Artist Of The Year. Other nominees, from Michael Davis & Associates, include the Hoskins Family, Joseph Habadank, Southern Raised, and Mountain Faith.

President and CEO of Michael Davis & Associates, Michael Davis, expresses, "Our company prides itself, not just in representing excellent talent, but in representing those whose ministries strive to honor God in all they do. We are blessed to see and celebrate the nominees who make up the four agencies among Michael Davis & Associates. We know that these artists are celebrating an opportunity to lift up the name above all names, Jesus. We join them in that privledge and we wish them the very best as they are recognized for the excellent talent they possess, by the very people who witness it, their fans."

To learn more about the 2014 Singing News Fan Awards, visit singingnews.com.

To learn more about all of the artists who call Michael Davis & Associates home, visit michaeldavisandassociates.com.

The following companies make up the family of stellar talent agencies of Michael Davis & Associates-
* Dominion Agency
* Adoration Agency
* Mountain Top Talent
* Blue Ridge Artist Agency

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1277
Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone:
828-454-5900
828-454-5917

SGN Scoops March Edition Features Weston and Christy Hinson

We are excited to present the March Issue of SGNScoops Digital Magazine. On the the cover this month is Weston And Christy Hinson. Read how Weston and Christy are carrying on the legacy of the Hinson name as the continue the tradition of singing great gospel music.

Also read the scoop on the solo ministry of Joseph Habedank and catch the latest on the ministry of David Timms. Mike Rogers of Brian Free and Assurance is featured in this month’s Younger Perspective, and don’t miss the latest from Jason Runnels.

We have several special interest stories this month. Don’t miss a concert story on The Mark Trammell Quartet, Gospel on the Seas and Miss Whatcom County. Dr Jeff Steele, Kelly Nelon and Jennifer Campbell share encouragement and Ms. Lou Hildreth shares her legendary stories.

Music reviews plus news about the Ozark Gospel Music Convention, Creekside Gospel Music Convention and the Diamond Awards are all all found inside the beautiful March Edition of SGNScoops Magazine.

Always digital, always free and always good. Please share with your friends, family and fans.

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March 2014 SGNScoops Magazine

We are excited to present the March Issue of SGNScoops Digital Magazine. On the the cover this month is Weston And Christy Hinson. Read how Weston and Christy are carrying on the legacy of the Hinson name as the continue the tradition of singing great gospel music. Also read the scoop on the solo ministry of Joseph Habedank and catch the latest on the ministry of David Timms. Mike Rogers of Brian Free and Assurance is featured in this month’s Younger Perspective, and don’t miss the latest from Jason Runnels. We have several special interest stories this month. Don’t miss a concert story on The Mark Trammel Quartet, Gospel on the Seas and Miss Whatcom County. Dr Jeff Steele, Kelly Nelon and Jennifer Campbell share encouragement and Ms.Lou Hildreth shares her legendary stories. Music reviews plus news about the Ozark Gospel Music Convention, Creekside Gospel Music Convention and the Diamond Awards are all all found inside the beautiful March Edition of SGNScoops Magazine. Always digital, always free and always good. Please share with your friends, family and fans.

JOSEPH HABEDANK ANNOUNCES SOLO MINISTRY

Popular Vocalist Signs With Daywind Records, Enters Agreement with Dominion Agency


Nashville, TN – The new year brings a new path, a new direction and new steps for singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank. Joseph announced today that he is embarking on a solo ministry. Most known for his time with iconic family group The Perrys, the popular singer/songwriter is excited for this new chapter in his life. With the support of his wife, Lindsay, and many friends and family, Habedank feels the time is right and looks forward to what God has in store. “All I’ve ever wanted to do was sing gospel music. Over 10 years ago, Tracy & Libbi Stuffle gave me that chance and I will be forever grateful,” says Joseph. “I am excited to begin this new season in my life and share the story of God’s grace, forgiveness, faithfulness and love. My wife Lindsay and I want to thank everyone who has reached out to us and prayed for us. We love you and can’t wait to see you soon!”

Today, it has also been announced that Joseph has entered into a recording contract with Daywind Records and a booking agreement with the Dominion Agency. “Embarking on a new journey and season is both exciting and scary. I am thankful that God has placed these two companies in my life to help guide and direct the path,” says Joseph.

L-R: Rick Shelton, Joseph Habedank, Ed Leonard and Scott Godsey

Ed Leonard of Daywind Records comments: “Joseph is a wonderful communicator of the Gospel. As one of the most talented artists and songwriters in Gospel music, his potential to reach people with the message of Christ through his ministry is limitless. We could not be more excited work with him to share his testimony.”

Michael Davis of the Dominion Agency says: “The first time I heard Joseph Habedank sing as a teenager, I knew he would have an extraordinary career in Christian music. His passion for Christ as a singer and songwriter is contagious. I am very excited to welcome him to the roster of Dominion Agency artists.”

Joseph is currently writing and choosing new material for his upcoming Daywind project set to release this summer and is currently touring select dates.

ABOUT JOSEPH HABEDANK:
Joseph Habedank is a multi award winning and Dove Award nominated singer/songwriter. He was awarded Singing News Magazine's Young Artist of the Year in 2009 and Songwriter of the Year (Artist) at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in 2011. His songs have been recorded by such artists as: Gold City, Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Lauren Talley, The Hoppers, The Kingsmen, Ivan Parker, Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Kingdom Heirs, Triumphant Quartet, The Hoskins Family and more. He has helped write two nationally charted number one songs and in 2010, "If You Knew Him" (written with Rodney Griffin) was nominated for Southern Gospel Song of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards and won the Singing News Fan Award for Song of the Year. Additionally, Habedank has been nominated for Singing News Magazine's Male Vocalist of year, Lead Singer of the year and Songwriter of the year for three consecutive years. Joseph currently resides just outside Nashville, TN with his wife, Lindsay.

Connect with Joseph online:
facebook.com/JosephHabedankMusic
twitter.com/josephhabedank
josephhabedank.com

JOSEPH HABEDANK STEPS DOWN AS LEAD SINGER FOR THE PERRYS

Hendersonville, TN (May 21, 2013) – In a letter posted on their Facebook page earlier today, The Perrys announced the departure of Joseph Habedank from the award-winning group. Having begun his career as The Perrys’ baritone singer nearly a decade ago, Joseph stepped into the position of lead singer in 2006 and has also been serving temporarily as the group’s emcee in the absence of Tracy Stuffle.

In the letter, Joseph writes, “Thank you all for loving and accepting me over the years. I never dreamed that The Lord would allow me to feel so loved by the fans of Gospel Music. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!”

Libbi Perry Stuffle adds, “While it saddens me that Joseph is leaving, we definitely respect his and Lindsay’s need to reevaluate their lives and future. He has been like a son to me and Tracy. Although he is leaving our group, we will always consider him part of our family.”

Joseph shares no details of his future plans, but asks for prayers during the transition.
To read the full letter, visit the Perrys’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Perrys/141953479202640?fref=ts.

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. For more information on Daywind Records and their award-winning family of artists, visitwww.daywindrecords.com.

Live-Stream Announced for Tracy Stuffle Benefit Concert

Tracy Stuffle Benefit To Be Live-Streamed March 19, 2013 From Christ Church in Nashville, TN

NASHVILLE, TN (March 18, 2013) - It was announced today that the benefit for Tracy Stuffle, to be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM CST, will be live-streamed for those who are unable to be in attendance.

The evening will be live-streamed via video on TracyStuffleBenefit.com, online and radio through SolidGospel.com and rebroadcast on XM/Sirius's enLighten Channel 18 and Dish TV Channel 6018 on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 7 ET, Saturday March 24 at 7:45 ET and Sunday March 24 at 9:45 PM ET.

"I am very appreciative to these companies - TechWerks, SolidGospel, enLightenXM/Sirus - for partnering to expose the benefit to as many people as possible. I know the Stuffle family appreciates the prayers and support," says Joseph Habedank, organizer of the concert. "This will give those who are unable to attend in person a chance to be a part of the night and donate as well."

There is a very limited amount of tickets left for the night which features Jason Crabb, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Dailey & Vincent, The Hoppers, Mark Lowry, the Collingsworth Family, the Booth Brothers, The Isaacs, Gold City, The Bowlings, Karen Peck & New River and a special appearance by The Perrys.

This is a benefit concert for Tracy Stuffle - beloved bass vocalist and group owner/manager of the Perrys - who has been in critical condition at a Nashville area hospital since suffering a massive stroke on January 21, 2013 while driving his vehicle in downtown Nashville, TN. All proceeds from this concert will go toward medical expenses for Tracy Stuffle.

For more information and to purchase tickets for this evening, vist TracyStuffleBenefit.com. Tickets may also be purchased at Christ Church in Nashville, TN or College Heights Baptist Church in Gallatin, TN.

2011 Alto Singer of the Year, Libbi Perry Stuffle, Announces First Solo Project

Hendersonville, TN (November 7, 2011) – After nearly 41 years on the road with the Perrys, the 2011 Alto of the Year, Libbi Perry Stuffle, is excited to announce the release of her first Daywind Records’ solo project, entitled Journey.  Produced by Wayne Haun, the CD includes 7 previously recorded songs featuring Libbi, and 5 brand new songs written by Kyla Rowland, Joseph Habedank, Matthew Holt, Wayne Haun and Rodney Griffin.

Journey, is now available at retail stores nationwide and features guest appearances by Libbi’s brother and sister, Randy Perry and Debra Perry Reed, as well as Gerald Wolfe, Mark Trammell, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Dailey & Vincent, Sisters and Wayne Haun.

”I am excited about my first solo CD! At first when approached about doing it, I said absolutely not. I am not a solo singer, but after a lot of persuading from Tracy, I gave in,” shares Libbi Perry Stuffle.   “I finally got to sing with some of my heroes that I had dreamed of for so long! We all have a bucket list and this was on mine. I got to bring in Gerald Wolfe, Mark Trammell, Dailey & Vincent, Randy Perry, Debra Perry Reed, Wayne Haun, Tracy Stuffle, the Sisters and Jeff & Sheri Easter. I was like a little kid on Christmas morning in the studio listening to my heroes sing on my CD!  The CD is not fancy, but it's just me and who I am and the music I love!  It's been a long JOURNEY, but I've always had a song!”

The first single from the project, “His Grace Will Lead Me Home,” was released to Southern Gospel radio last month.

Journey is available at Christian retail stores across the country and digitally at iTunes and other outlets.  Bulk purchasing for gift and ministry purposes is available by calling 1-800-635-9581.

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors.  In addition to the Perrys, Daywind is home to many other great artists such as Karen Peck & New River and Greater Vision, among others.  For more information on Libbi Perry Stuffle and the rest of the Perrys, visit perrysministries.com.  For more information on Daywind Records, visit daywindrecords.com.