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09
Mar
2006
Classic Imperials Sign Recording Contract with Song Garden Music Group


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Seated L-R: Jim Murray, Nick Bruno, Armond Morales.
Standing L-R: Rick Evans, Robbie Hiner, Dave Will, David Staton, Director of Marketing, Song Garden Music Group

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nick Bruno & Robbie Hiner of Song Garden Music Group are pleased to announce the signing of the Classic Imperials to an exclusive recording contract with the record label.

The Classic Imperials are former members of the original Imperials who have reunited to tour and record in the 21st century. Current members include Armond Morales, David Will, Jim Murray, and Rick Evans.

The group’s debut recording under Song Garden Music Group will be released later this year.

"It is an honor to have our company join with The Classic Imperials in presenting the Gospel in song,” mentioned Nick Bruno of Song Garden Music Group. “The vision of Song Garden Music Group is in perfect harmony with the mission of these outstanding Christian gentlemen."

More information on the new release from Song Garden will be released soon.

More information on Song Garden Music Group can be found at http://songgardenmusicgroup.com.

About Song Garden Music Group
Nick Bruno and Robbie Hiner have pooled their considerable talents and decades of experience in gospel music to form a new and major recording company - Song Garden Music Group. The partnership also includes Dale Keffer, a Mennonite pastor and evangelist, and his brother Lynn and sister Marilyn. Artists currently under the Song Garden Music Group banner include the Old Time Gospel Hour Quartet, the Lesters, the LeFevre Quartet, the Rick Webb Trio, Jimmy Fortune, Paid In Full, Chuck Wagon Gang, and the Classic Imperials. The label also has the development arm of Grapevine Records which is already home to half a dozen emerging artists.

Reader Comments

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Commented by On 03/11/2006
This should be interesting. Jim Murray and David Will were THE sound of the Imperials. It didn't matter if Terry Blackwood, Sherman Andrus, Russ Taff or Paul Smith was the lead singer, as long as Murray and Will were singing the Tenor and Baritone, they were a great group.

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Commented by Keith Prater On 03/11/2006
I also "discovered" the imperials when Armond, Dave, and Jim, and Russ were singing with them. Keith (comments above) hit the nail right on the head! It didn't matter which lead singer they had, their sound, music, and songs were great. I still have a pennant from a concert in 1985 with the autographs of all four singers (Armond, Dave, Jim, and Danny Ward) along with most of the band, hanging in the back hallway. I'm really looking forward to hearing them again. By the way, who is Rick Evans?


Commented by On 03/11/2006
Rick Evans comes from California. Rick was with The Crownsmen in the late 70s and early 80s, Rick has known Armond and the group ever sense then at least. Rick also spent a good number of years with the Californians Quartet. Rick's Father the late Evert "Ev" Evens played Piano for The Songfellows for many years.


Commented by On 03/11/2006
AWESOME! I HOPE THIS ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED IN BOOKSTORES!


Commented by On 04/02/2006
Hello to all of you. I sang with Dave Will with the Keystones (also Nick Bruno) a long time ago. I am coming to Nashville in May and would like to connect with Dave,and Nick again. Nick played the organ at our wedding...Dave was my Groomsman!! If these guys could contact me, I would love to see them while I'm there. I will be meeting with Garland Craft and David Holcroft. Please e-mail me back with information, or call my cell at 804-943-4096. THANKS...blessings to all.
Paul Furrow


Commented by J. Paul Furrow On 04/20/2006
what is happening...is this new album still coming out? or is this another false alarm in association with Armond?


Commented by On 06/10/2006
disregard my last comment regarding our beloved Armond Morales. He is a good man. I am so excited that the Classic Imperials are doing what they are doing at this time. America and the World are ready to hear the Classic Imperials again. What a blessing from Heaven. Let Jesus be Glorified! blessings...


Commented by On 09/02/2006
Where is your touring schedule. This is what I've wanted for years. I'm so out of it I didn't know you guys were touring. ("Head-In-The-Sand-Syndrome = Mortgage Industry Hazard) Awesome!


Commented by Noel Cookman On 01/10/2007
What a thrill to know that Armond, Dave and Jim are reunting. I loved the Impperials back in the days of Terry and Sherman, Jim and Armond. I can't wait to get that music in my home. I am hoping they don't do the contemporary stuff.


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