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We have news, events schedules and showtimes. And while we have a focus on the Ozarks, this section is devoted to Southern Gospel music across America!
2010 EVENTS
JULY 30 to AUGUST 1: The New Horizons Gospel Spectacular (Cowan Civic Center), Lebanon, Missouri. Call (417) 532-9741. Visit (www) New Horizons Danny Rhoades (.com).
Groups: Blackwood Brothers, Mark Trammell Trio, Second Generation, The New Horizons, Bruce Punches Family, Inspirations, The Lester's, Final Authority. Emcee: Duane Garren.
AUGUST 4-7: Brumley Music Sing, Cowan Convention Center, Lebanon, Missouri. Call (800) 435-3725. Visit (www) Brumley Music (.com).
• AUGUST 20, 21: North Arkansas Quartet Convention (Highland Hills Baptist Church), Highland, Arkansas. Call (870) 904-3118. Visit (www) DSQC (.org)
Groups: The Crusader’s Ministries , His Call Ministries, Heaven’s Echoes, Broken Vessels, NHim Trio, Crosspoint, Velvet Ridge Singers, 2nd Generation, New Beginnings Quartet, Glory Road, Renaissance Quartet, and The Hackett’s. Pastor: Mike Goodwin..
• SEPTEMBER 10, 11: Waco Quartet Convention (Victory Tabernacle Church of New Beginnings), Waco, Texas. Call (870) 904-3118 Visit (www) DSQC (.org).
Groups: The Crusader's Ministries, His Call Ministries, Heaven's Echoes, NHim Trio, New Day Trio, Ransomed, Mercy Song, Dennis Rehderds, Trusting Him. Pastor: Gary Bowers.
• SEPTEMBER 12-18: National Quartet Convention (Kentucky Fair & Expo Center), Louisville, Kentucky. Visit (www) NATQC (.com).
• SEPTEMBER 24, 25: Deep South Quartet Convention (Calvary Baptist Church), Warren, Arkansas. Call (870) 904-3118. Visit (www) DSQC (.org).
Groups: The Crusader's Ministries, His Call Ministries, Heaven's Echoes, Broken Vessels, NHim Trio, Crosspoint, Greater Love, Weston Hinson and By Faith, Messengers of Love, The Parnell's, New Way Quartet. Pastor: Mike Goodwin
• OCTOBER 15, 16: Deep South Quartet Convention (Willowpoint Baptist Church), Shreveport, Louisana. Call (870) 904-3118. Visit (www) DSQC (.org).
Groups: The Crusader's Ministries, His Call Ministries, Heaven's Echoes, Broken Vessels, Crosspoint and others. Pastor: Mike Goodwin
OCTOBER 20-23: Fall Festival of Gospel Music, Meramec Caverns, Stanton, Missouri. Call (314) 772-3048. Visit (www) The Lesters (.com).
• NOVEMBER 5, 6: Deep South Regional Quartet Convention (Unity Baptist Church), Hope, Arkansas. Call (870) 397-3596. Visit (www) DSQC (.org).
Groups: The Crusader's Ministries, His Call Ministries, Heaven's Echoes, Broken Vessels, NHim Trio, Crosspoint, Velvet Ridge Singers, The Voyagers, The Homesteaders, Kingdom Bound Quartet, Southern Grace. Pastor: Mike Goodwin
• DECEMBER 3, 4: Deep South Quartet Convention (Westpark Baptist Church), Ozark, Arkansas. Call (870) 904-3118. Visit (www) DSQC (.org).
Groups: The Crusader's Ministries, His Call Ministries, Heaven's Echoes, NHim Trio, Crosspoint, Velvet Ridge Singers, New Revival Quartet, In Him Trio, Diamond State Trio, The Witness Quartet. Pastor: Mike Goodwin
2011 EVENTS
• MAY 2-7: Southern Gospel Music FanFair (Smoky Mountain Convention Center), Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Call (205) 662-4826. Visit (www) SGM FanFair (.com).
• JUNE 28 to JULY 1: Branson Gospel Music Revival (Tri-Lakes Center), Branson. Visit (www) Branson GMC (.com). Call (708) 960-0111.
JONATHAN EDWARDS JOINS 2ND GENERATION
Jonathan Edwards, Diamond Awards nominee and KWFC-Springfield radio personality, recently announced he will be leaving the Ascension Quartet and joining 2nd Generation. Edwards will join sisters Brenda Ann Denney and Elaine Robinson in the Oak Grove, Arkansas-based gospel group.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Ann Denney
INSTRUMENTS OF FAITH SIGN WITH CHERYL WISLEY
Gary Brannaman (left) of Instruments of Faith writes, We have signed on with Cheryl Wisely who will be our group's booking manager for both instate and outstate bookings. Cheryl formerly did booking for the nationally known southern gospel group Chosen Few for Illinois and Missouri.
"We are so excited to have her on board. She will now handle all responsibilities related with booking us.
For more information, visit (www) Instruments of Faith (.com).
DEBBIE BENNETT's SONG NUMBER ONE!
Bennett, the North Carolina-based gospel artist, got the number one song for the month of May in Power Source Magazine's Country Gospel Chart..
The song is titled God is Good. Also, Bennett received a Diamond Award nomination in the Christian Country Female Artist category.
For more information, visit (www) Debbie Bennett (.biz).
WHILE STATE OF THE OZARKS makes every effort to provide accurate information, schedules and performers are subject to change without notice.
NEWS FROM THE MISSOURIANS
We are excited to hear that Dave Markley (above) is engaged, and soon to be married! He will be tying the knot at the end of July. Dave asks that you all keep him and his wife-to-be in your prayers as they embark on this new adventure.
"We are also the proud sponsors of Gaither Homecoming Radio on KNEO Radio. You can tune in to KNEO 91.7 FM if you're in the Joplin-Neosho, Missouri areas. You can also listen to KNEO online.
For more information, visit (www) The Missourians (.com).
BRANSON GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION
The Ozarks have long been known for gospel music.
Brush arbors. Singing schools. Tent meetings. Southern quartet-style singing. And it's a rare Ozark music show that doesn't include a southern gospel number or hymn.
However, as the last decade has shown, there has been a push to modernize, a push to make the Ozarks a bit more like the rest of the world. And to nudge Branson into becoming a "family-friendly Las Vegas," leaving hillbillies far behind.
Well, hillbilly culture is something worth respecting. It's something worth saving. Worth promoting. And good gospel music and ministry is a great big part of what makes our Ozarks a good place to be.
To that end, I'm awfully proud of the work Rod and Kelly Burton, owners of the Branson Gospel Music Convention, have done.
Rod and Kelly hail from my home state of Illinois and they respect the importance that gospel music has, not only in the nation, but right here in the Ozarks.
The '09 Branson Gospel Music Convention surprised many of us with its heartfelt success and more is planned for 2010.
Dates of the event are June 28 through July 2 at the Branson Convention Center. Ya'll make plans to be there. It'll be fun.
— editor, Joshua Heston
DEVON MCGLAMERY JOINS ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
McGlamery, from the Grammy-nominated group Karen Peck & New River, joins Signature Sound as lead vocalist. He is filling the position held by Ryan Seaton. McGlamery is a former member of the Dixie Melody Boys.
"To say I'm excited is an understatement," says McGlamery. "Ernie and I have been great friends for years. I've always had a lot of admiration for him as a singer and as a person and he has always encouraged me."
"I want to thank Karen Peck so much for everything over the last five years," the singer concludes. "She let southern gospel music get to know the real me.
Visit (www) Ernie Sig Sound (.com).
• MARK TRAMMELL TRIO will become the Mark Trammell Quartet later this year. "For over seven years, our trio has enjoyed great sucess as a new group that God has allowed to start from literally nothing to what it is today," says Mark. "I guess George Younce was right: I am, and always have been, a quartet man at heart. We are excited about the days ahead and being able to deliver our brand of traditional four-part harmony to those who have been such a great encouragement." The new bass singer has not yet been announced.
Visit (www) Mark Trammell Ministries (.com).
NEW TENOR NAMED
The Missourians recently announced the addition of Michael Sargent as the group’s new tenor. Sargent, 17, of Webb City, Missouri.
“Michael has a wonderful God-given talent and we are so blessed he is coming on board,” says Missourians’ baritone Troy Wade.
Sargent replaces Stephen Gillmore.
For more information, visit (www) The Missourians (.com).
GOLD CITY NEWS
Gold City Quartet welcomes new members Roy Webb and Joshua Cobb (pictured above).
"We have had our share of changes in the past several months," says Daniel Riley, baritone singer for the group. "God has assembled a great team of talented men, ready to carry on the legacy that was started 30 years ago."
Piano player Roy Webb has traveled with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound for over three years. He also works as a solo artist.
Joshua Cobb, original tenor for Legacy Five and former Horizon Individual Singing News Fan Award winner says, "It feels great to be able to join forces with such a heralded quartet."
"We knew Joshua was singing. We just didn't know where," concludes Riley. "So we tracked him down and learned he had a solo ministry and has turned down incredible offers in the past few years. With a voice like his, I'm not surprised he was in such demand."
Visit (www) Gold City QT (.com).
• GOLD CITY finished up two great days at Dollywood last month are can now be found on Twitter. Their website is also undergoing a redesign (www) Gold City QT (.com) and may be found on Facebook as well.
• SGM RADIO and Rob Patz — new owner of the Diamond Awards — announces plans to further develop the awards which will be held in Branson next summer, coinciding with the Branson Gospe Music Convention. Visit (www) SGM Radio (.com).
• ROD BURTON'S single, Take A Stand, is on the top 80 chart for Singing News as well as the top 100 for January on the Christian Voice chart (and still in the top 20 on several others. Burton, with wife Kelly, are emerging leaders in Southern Gospel as the founders of the Branson Gospel Music Convention.
Visit (www) Rod Burton Music (.com)
• The GEORGIANS QUARTET released their new single, We Love America. You can hear it on (www) Georgians Quartet (.com).
• LEGACY FIVE announces their new tenor: Gus Gaches.
ELVIS PRESLEY — Elvis Presley may have been known as the King of Rock and Roll, but he won his only Grammys for gospel recordings. In 1967, and again in 1974, Presley received Grammy awards for his performance of How Great Thou Art.
He also won a Grammy in 1972 for Best Inspirational Performance (He Touched Me).
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FULLY COMMITTED CD FROM THE JAY STONE SINGERS RELEASED
Popular family group The Jay Stone Singers, composed of (from left) Emma, Bobby, Stone and Sharona Carter, joined the Pinnacle family of artists in April of this year.
The result, album Fully Committed, was released on July 1.
The album features the radio release God Is Good (already in the top 10 of Springfield's KWFC 89.1-FM's Ozarks Top 20 chart) as well as two songs written by Sharona Carter (Prayer of a Soldier's Child and I Want To Be Free), the show-stopping a cappela Lord of the Dance and the touching and powerful Crimson Stain, written by Justin Peters and Daron Glenn, performed by Emma.
"When we began in 1976," writes Sharona, "we didn't know exactly where God would send us. In the beginning, it was Jay and Mary Stone, my brother Jeff and myself.
"Recently, we find ourselves having come full circle.
"Jay and Mary have passed the mantle on to their children with the assurance that God is not finished with this ministry or this family.
"Whether you have known us for a long time or are just getting to know us, we want you to know that we pledge ourselves totally and completely to the call and purpose that God has placed on our lives. We are fully committed."
Thanks to the Carters' participation in the Branson Gospel Music Convention, a growing number of Ozarkers are discovering this quality family group.
For more information, visit (www) Jay Stone Singers (.com).
SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTET HIGHLIGHT: TENNESSEE HARMONY
Tennessee Harmony, formed in 1992, is made up of Blair Cantrell (tenor), Rocky Chavis (lead), Tom Castello (baritone) and John Nix (bass). The group is based in Cleveland, Tennessee, and have garnered numerous regional awards.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press FYI named Tennessee Harmony 2009's Best Inspirational or Gospel Band in southeast Tennessee. The Tennessee State House of Representatives recognized the group for being named GMTC 2008 Quartet of the Year.
The quartet has produced seven albums, the most recent of which is titled Gospel Street Revival. "Rocky has again outdone himself in the songwriting department," notes tenor Blair Cantrell.
For more information, visit (www) Tennessee Harmony (.com).
NATIONAL MUSIC AGENCY BASED IN BRANSON
BRANSON, MISSOURI — (JULY 21, 2010) Today, Wilson & Case Company, LLC announced a radio promotions agreement with Rhonda Thompson Promotions (Nashville, Tennessee).
“We are thrilled to be working with one of Christian music’s most sought after radio promoters,” says Trey Wilson, co-owner of Wilson & Case Company. “Rhonda has the heart to serve and present the best artists in Christian Entertainment to the world. We could not be happier with the decision our company has made in working hand in hand with Rhonda.”
Wilson & Case Company also announced a relationship with Mansion Entertainment (Branson). Bill Traylor, president of Mansion Entertainment states, “We are thrilled about this new relationship Mansion Entertainment has formed with these two young men. Their enthusiasm and fresh ideas will be a great asset to our industry and I look forward to seeing where they go.”
Wilson & Case Company is based out of Branson, Missouri and is co-owned by Trey Wilson and Lucas Case. Artist relations, radio promoting, large venue booking, public relations, artist development, and touring support are some of the services that are offered.
“Trey and I are honored to be working with two of the industries top leaders in Christian music,” states Case. “Our vision and goal is to advance and preserve all styles of Christian music, while maintaining a level of professionalism and class that is second to none. Bill Traylor and Rhonda Thompson are prime examples of the type of leaders our company will continue to work with to achieve our goals.”
For more information on the Wilson & Case Company, visit (www) wilson and case company (.com). Call (615) 509-3200.
DIAMOND AWARD WINNERS
Southern Gospel's Diamond Awards took place on Thursday, July 1 at the Branson Convention Center (as part of the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention).
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
ALMOST MORNING, The Perrys
SONG OF THE YEAR
MERCY LEADS US HOME written by Kenna Turner West, recorded by Sisters
MIXED GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Isaacs
QUARTET OF THE YEAR
Gaither Vocal Band
TRIO OF THE YEAR
Booth Brothers
DUET OF THE YEAR
Aaron and Amanda Crabb
J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND
LuLu Roman, winner
MALE SOLOIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Crabb
FEMALE SOLOIST OF THE YEAR
Janet Paschal
DOTTIE RAMBO SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Gerald Crabb
ANTHONY BURGER NSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
Gordon Mote
SUNRISE AWARD NOMINEES
2nd Generation
PAUL HEIL AWARD IN BROADCASTING
Les Butler Solid Gospel 105
VIDEO / DVD OF THE YEAR
Reunion, Gaither Vocal Band
ARTIST WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
Booth Brothers - (www) booth brothers (.com)
INDUSTRY WEBSITE OF THE YEAR
(www) Gospel Gigs (.com)
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Crabb
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Christy Sutherland
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GROUP OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR
Jeff & Sheri Easter
BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jeff & Sheri Easter
BRANSON GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION WINS PACE SETTER AWARD
The SGN Music Awards were handed out this month in Smyrna, TN, and after its first year as a major concert event in the Southern Gospel Community, the Branson Gospel Music Convention was named the 2010 Pacesetter.
The Pacesetter Award honors individuals, companies, artists, events, and the like who raise the standard in the industry during the previous year. Past winners have included such names as the Crabb Family, Daywind Records, Booth Brothers, artist manager Kathy Hannah and last year’s winner the National Quartet Convention (in addition to many others).
Rod Burton, co-owner of YMR Productions, LLC said, “We are beyond thrilled to have received this recognition from peers and fans after our first year. Branson GMC is a labor of love and a work of friends and family. We are proud, excited, humbled, but mostly blessed to know it is making a difference to people.”
It is the most prestigious award handed out at the awards program.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC SCHEDULE:
• AUGUST 26 to SEPTEMBER 6: Southern Gospel Picnic (Silver Dollar City), Branson. Visit (www) Silver Dollar City (.com). Call (800) 417-7770.
• AUGUST 26: Naomi Sego
• AUGUST 26: Priority
• AUGUST 26, 27: The Inspirations
• AUGUST 26, 27: The Pfeifers
• AUGUST 26-28: Down East Boys
• AUGUST 26-28: Greater Love Quartet
• AUGUST 26-29: The Downing Family
• AUGUST 27, 28: Legacy Five
• AUGUST 27, 28: Squire Parsons
• AUGUST 28, 29: Booth Brothers
• AUGUST 29: David Ring
• AUGUST 29, 30: The Greenes
• AUGUST 29, 30: The Proclaimers Quartet
• AUGUST 29, 30: Triumphant Quartet
• AUGUST 29-31: Tim Lovelace
• AUGUST 30-31: Karen Peck & New River
• AUGUST 30 to SEPTEMBER 1: Potter's Wheel
• AUGUST 30 to SEPTEMBER 3: Dixie Echoes
• AUGUST 31: Spoken 4 Quartet
• AUGUST 31 to SEPTEMBER 1: The Diplomats
• AUGUST 31 to SEPTEMBER 1: The Perrys
• SEPTEMBER 1, 2: The Dove Brothers
• SEPTEMBER 1, 2: Reggie Sadler Family
• SEPTEMBER 1, 3: Aaron Wilburn
• SEPTEMBER 2, 3: The Kingsmen
• SEPTEMBER 2, 3: Soul'd Out Quartet
• SEPTEMBER 2-4: Sullivan Family Band
• SEPTEMBER 3, 4: The Collingsworth Family
• SEPTEMBER 3-5: Dr. Dennis Swanberg
• SEPTEMBER 4, 5: Jeff & Sheri Easter
• SEPTEMBER 4-6: Mark Bishop
• SEPTEMBER 4-6: Tribute Quartet
• SEPTEMBER 5, 6: Canaan's Crossing
• SEPTEMBER 5, 6: The Lesters
• SEPTEMBER 5, 6: Mark Trammell Quartet
• SEPTEMBER 6: The Isaacs
• SEPTEMBER 5, 6: The Lesters
Performers and dates subject to change without notice.
MASTERS V — Often called "Gospel's Supergroup," the Masters V originated in 1980 with five legendary gospel superstars.
The founding group include Rosey Rozelle on tenor, James Blackwood as lead, baritone Jake Hess, J.D. Sumner on bass and Hovie Lister at the piano.
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RAMBOS — Consisting of singer-songwriter, Dottie Rambo, her husband Buck, and their daughter Reba, the Rambos' first big hit came in 1967 with He Looked Beyond My Faults. Sung to the tune Londonary Aire (Danny Boy), the words were written by Dottie.
The Rambos, known originally as the Gospel Echoes, were most active during the 1960s and '70s, and were the first gospel group to entertain American troops in Vietnam.
— Gospel Trivia: A Guide To Southern Gospel Music, by Phillip G. Wammack