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Hoppers Claim #1 On National Radio Charts

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Hoppers Claim #1 On National Radio Charts
Written: 02/01/2008
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2-1-07) America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers, claimed the number one spot on Singing News Magazine’s National Radio Chart during the month of March for their hit song, “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride”.

Dean Hopper stated, “When Ronny brought ‘I’m Just Waiting For My Ride’ to the studio, we had a great time working with him and learning it. We knew it was a happy song and felt that people would like it, but little did we realize how the message in this fun little song would encourage individuals so much in a major crisis until we heard their testimonies. Thanks Ronny and Lari for the song! You will never know the number of lives you have touched. Thank you Canaan Records, radio and friends for all of your support during this exciting time for The Hoppers.”

The single was written by Ronny Hinson and features the writer as a guest soloist alongside the Hopper family harmony fans have loved for over 50 years.

“After all the songs I have written it still makes me grin, from ear to ear, when I hear a song done right. The Hoppers and Canaan Records took this one to the top. Congratulations on your number one. I was privileged to get to go along for the ride,” added Ronny Hinson.

“I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” can be found on the group's debut Canaan Records project, The Ride, as well as their brand new Celebration 50 DVD, which is set to release April 1, 2008 through Canaan Records and Word Entertainment. The soundtrack is available on Word Entertainment’s Studio Series at retailers nationwide and digitally through http://www.itunes.com.

Dave Clark, General Manager of Canaan Records, commented, “I am so excited for the Hoppers! This was an entire team effort and I couldn't be more proud of everyone involved. Ronny Hinson brought an incredible song and Lari Goss produced a hit record! The Hoppers added what they do naturally…sing great. Bring in a team like Rhonda, Rick, Crystal and Emily and that's how hit songs happen! Congratulations!”

“I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” also captured the number one position on the SoGospelNews.com radio chart for two weeks. It was also just named #17 on the website’s Top 50 Chart for 2007. The Hoppers brand new single, “Yahweh,” has been shipped to radio stations worldwide and is already becoming a favorite among fans.

A concept video highlighting “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” is currently available for download at http://www.thehoppers.com. The video includes the award-winning Hoppers along with songwriter Ronny Hinson performing the number one song. The “I’m Just Waiting For My Rides” concept video can be downloaded to your I-Pod or I-Tunes library and is free of charge.

The Hoppers and Canaan Records are pleased to offer an additional DVD release on April 1st entitled The Ride Live. In addition to enjoying two rich and anointed concert events, viewers will also enjoy visually exciting high-definition experiences filmed live at the Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem, NC. You can view a unique video sample at http://www.thehoppers.com.

Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Mike were recently awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Mike Easley. The Hoppers are proud to commemorate their 50 year anniversary through a series of Hopper's Heritage Concerts that include performances by The Original Hopper Brothers and Connie. The group began their quest in music as a sharecropping family of eleven children where five of the seven brothers began singing at local churches under the direction of their mother. In 1957, as young adults, four of the brothers began the Hopper Brothers Quartet. In 1960, Connie Shelton joined their ranks as the piano player and later married Claude, the manager of the group. Connie's popularity eventually caused the group to change its name to The Hopper Brothers and Connie. In 1964, the group entered and won the talent contest at the National Quartet Convention in Nashville, TN. The Hoppers have evolved over the years and now is comprised of Claude and Connie, their two sons Mike and Dean and Dean’s wife, Kim. The group recently signed with Canaan Records, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, where they nationally released their hit album, The Ride. This group has received nearly every award possible in their field of music including being presented with Favorite Mixed Group on numerous occasions. They average singing to over 1 million concert goers in over forty states and five countries per year.

For more information on The Hoppers, visit http://www.thehoppers.com . For more information on Canaan Records, visit http://www.canaanrecords.com

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