This Month's News

Joel Wood New Mark Trammell Trio Tenor

Twenty nine year old Joel Wood from Phenix City, AL, formerly with the Daybreak Quartet, has been chosen as the new tenor for Mark Trammell Trio. Joel is married to Melissa and has four boys, Tyler, 10, Brayden, 7, Jaxon, 3, and Cameron, 9 months. Joel's first official date will be July 10 in Sikes, LA.

"We believe that this is God's man for the next chapter in the ministry of the Mark Trammell Trio. Joel, we are glad you're here!" stated Mark Trammell Trio Website

Steve Ladd Speaks On This Week In Gospel Music

Mickey talks with Steve Ladd for his first interview as a former Gold City member. Steve shares in detail why he left GC and also makes an announcement about his career that will have him going outside of the country. Our featured artist this week is Amber Thompson with The Nelons while our "Where Are They Now" segment features a former Kingsmen/Palmetto State/Dixie Echoes member. All this plus a whole lot of fun on this edition of “This Week in Gospel Music.”

http://www.ThisWeekinGospelMusic.com

Songwriter, Marty Funderburk, Receives Multiple Honors

Hendersonville, TN (July 2, 2009) - Daywind Music Publishing songwriter, Marty Funderburk, was recently honored at a special gathering to celebrate a number of tremendous accomplishments in his journey as a great songwriter. These honors included the #1 song for June 2009, “Life Goes On” recorded by the Talley Trio and the commemoration of Daywind Music Publishing's first choir releases in partnership with LifeWay Worship, which were written by Marty Funderburk and Gina Boe, “Life Goes On” and “We Sing, Jesus Christ.” Most significantly, Funderburk was honored with the Daywind Music Publishing Impact Award.

The Daywind Music Publishing Impact Award is the company’s highest honor. The award is presented to individuals whose contribution was transformative and instrumental in the growth and development of Daywind Music Publishing. Funderburk was Daywind's first Director of Publishing. He has been with the company 12 years. He just recently completed his 500th song in the Daywind catalog. He has more than 50 songs published in choral format and distributed to churches nationally. He is a key writer as the company continues to develop its relationship with LifeWay Worship.

As is evident, this Dove nominated songwriter has a vast amount of achievements to his credit. In addition to his recent #1 song, he has written a number of Singing News charting songs. He celebrated another #1 previously with the song “Forever Changed.” His print music successes continue to grow. Additionally, he is a talented studio producer and is actively involved in producing for many independent artists who utilize Daywind Studios for their custom recordings. Still in all, his heart is evident in the desire to point those honors to Christ.

Funderburk recently renewed his publishing agreement with Daywind and expressed his belief in the company. He shared, “There are few people who get to do what they truly love for a living. I am among those blessed few. Daywind has allowed me to carve out a career in songwriting that I could never have imagined, and never have achieved, apart from their investment in my life and my dreams. Any success that I've had, or will ever have, I owe to the visionary leadership of this wonderful company.”

“A professional songwriter combines a natural talent with craftsmanship to create songs that impact the listener. Marty Funderburk is the consummate professional writer,” shares Rick Shelton, Director of Daywind Music Publishing. “It is a joy and a privilege to serve such a gifted songwriter. There is a high level of excellence in every song he pens. We are thrilled to recognize Marty with well deserved honor for these achievements.”

Daywind Music Publishing represents these exclusive songwriters: Gerald Crabb, Marty Funderburk, Marcia Henry, Ronny Hinson, Sheri LaFontaine, Kyla Rowland, Justin Rivers, John Darin Rowsey, Jeff Steele, Ben Storie, Dianne Wilkinson, Daryl Williams, and Gina Vera.

To learn more about Daywind Music Publishing, contact Rick Shelton at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Daywind Music Publishing Celebrates BMI Awards

Hendersonville, TN (July 2, 2009) - Daywind Music Publishing recently celebrated two BMI airplay awards at the annual BMI Christian Music Awards held in Nashville, TN. The songs were “Last Night,” written by Marcia Henry (Christian Taylor Music/Marcia Henry Music) and recorded by Karen Peck and New River (Daywind Records), and “I've Been Changed” written by Earl Galloway and Jeff Steele (Christian Taylor Music/OSMR Songs/Sunset Gallery Music), and recorded by Legacy Five (Daywind Records).

The evening included great music, a wonderful dinner, and honoring the songwriters behind these powerful songs. Both Daywind Music Publishing songs were recognized for receiving a high amount of airplay on Christian stations across the country.

“Receiving the prestigious BMI award is a particularly special recognition because it is indicative of the impact these songs have made through radio airplay,” states Rick Shelton, Director of Daywind Music Publishing. “Thanks to BMI for recognizing the contribution of Southern Gospel Music and congratulations to Daywind staff writers, Jeff Steele and Marcia Henry, for penning songs that have connected so well with the radio audience.”

Daywind Music Publishing represents these exclusive songwriters: Gerald Crabb, Marty Funderburk, Marcia Henry, Ronny Hinson, Sheri LaFontaine, Kyla Rowland, Justin Rivers, John Darin Rowsey, Jeff Steele, Ben Storie, Dianne Wilkinson, Daryl Williams, and Gina Vera.

Christian Taylor Music is the BMI affiliated catalog of Daywind Music Publishing. For more information, contact Rick Shelton at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Pfeifers On The Week’s Gospel Greats Radio Program

Lancaster, PA - Popular, multi-talented musical group, The Pfeifers will be the featured artist on this week’s “The Gospel Greats” program. The highly successful, weekly, syndicated Southern Gospel radio program airs on nearly 200 stations throughout the United States and Canada, as well as XM Radio, Sirius Radio and the world wide web.

The program’s multi-award winning host, Paul Heil visits with members of The Pfeifers and plays songs from the group’s current recording, Carry The Banner. Among the songs featured on this week’s Gospel Greats will be The Pfeifers’ latest radio release, “He Still Does It All,” which recently became the group’s latest Top 40 release, according to The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication. During this week’s Gospel Greats, The Pfeifers explain the touching significance of the title of their latest recording and the very personal song from which it’s taken.

This weekend The Pfeifers will join Legacy Five and Greater Vision in hosting Freedom Celebration 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, VA. The event, which will take place Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, will also feature popular comedian, Dennis Swanberg and a special guest appearance on Friday evening by Colonel Oliver North.

To obtain a complete listing of stations which carry The Gospel Greats, visit http://www.thegospelgreats.com . Visit http://www.pfeifers.com for more exciting news from The Pfeifers and information regarding this weekend’s Freedom Celebration may also be obtained online at http://www.celebratefreedomindc.com

Bradys Help With Slain Officers Benefit

HEADLAND, ALABAMA: Recently The Bradys, Big “Mo”, Cricket Lee, and others promoted and participated in a benefit gospel concert to help with expenses of a local slain police officer killed in the line of duty, and another officer left in critical condition. The home church of The Bradys and Big “Mo”, Landmark Church in Headland, AL, spearheaded the event which turned out to be a very successful venture. Keith Brady states, “We were all so proud to give back to the community for such a worthy cause!”

Steve Wilson and the Wilson’s Sign With Rick Hendrix Company

The Rick Hendrix Company and Steve Wilson & The Wilsons are proud to announce their recent radio promotions and marketing agreement. Rick Hendrix Company will be promoting to Southern Gospel radio the groups new single "Apple of His Eye".

"I have always loved this song and family. I am a true fan of a Ronnie Hinson song and Steve Wilson & the Wilson's sing this song amazing," stated Rick Hendrix. Their last single 'There Ain't Nothin Broke' reached the national charts for several months and gained airplay on Fox News during Hurricane Katrina coverage. I feel with a group like this we can make some strong territories and build their ministries base even stronger across the nation. We will be helping build their music through print and radio outlets," stated Hendrix.

The new single is from the groups project entitled "The Cause"

For more information visit http://www.rickhendrix.com or http://www.stevewilsonandthewilsons.com

Janet Paschal Enjoys First Number One Single

Popular singer, songwriter, author and radio host, Janet Paschal has added yet one more credit to her long list of honors and accolades. When the August issue of The Singing News Magazine hits newsstands and homes of subscribers nationwide, for the very first time, Janet Pachal will have the NUMBER ONE song on the Southern Gospel Top 80 Chart. Shortly after Vine Records & Crossroads Entertainment released “Hide Me, Sweet Rock Of Ages” to Southern Gospel radio stations nationwide, the song made it’s debut on The Singing News Top 80 Chart at #39 in the March issue of the Magazine. Since that time the song has steadily made it’s climb to the top of the Chart, receiving airplay at radio stations nationwide.

“Hide Me, Sweet Rock Of Ages” marks the debut release from Paschal’s Treasure recording, which hit retail outlets in November, 2008. The recording’s release coincided with the release of Paschal’s latest literary work, Treasures of the Snow, which chronicles her battle with cancer and her triumphant story of victory. An advocate for cancer awareness, Paschal launched a brand new radio series, Walking The Good Road and community website, http://www.janetandfriends.com, earlier this year. The radio series airs of JOY FM’s network of stations, covering seven states.

Paschal is enjoying a busy summer promoting her book and CD. Her travels throughout the remainder of 2009 include tour dates in the US and Canada, as well as an extended European Tour with the Gaither Vocal Band, performing in 12 countries.

Additional information about this popular recording artist, including event scheduling and a complete list of merchandise is available online at http://www.janetpaschal.com

Ricky Atkinson, Victim of Theft

While singing in NC on a solo weekend, the vehicle of Ricky Atkinson was broken into and alot of items as well as personal property was taken.
The perpetrators bursted the passenger side window and appearently made off on foot with all they could carry, the larger items of the sound system and product were left behind.

Many small items in the front of the vehicle such as XM radio, gps, camera, ipod, dvd player,etc. were lost to the thieves, The major setback will be the losses of the laptop PC, of which RAC and Ricky run stage tracks every weekend, and also, all three ear monitor systems and earbuds, which is the major loss of the robbery. The cashbox with several hundred was also taken from the vehicle.

Ricky says," Ive got to find a way to park inside the hotel,or either unload everything in my room and sleep with it!! Ive said since I walked out of the hotel where I was staying, while inspecting the damage they left behind, I am thankful they didnt bring a truck! Seriously, they took alot of Gods property, and since it was His, He will make a way to replace each item. We have faith that He will."

You can contact RAC and Ricky Atkinson by email on their website, http://www.rickyatkinson.com or calling the home office, (229) 886-8043

Karen Harding Releases Brand New Single To Radio

Patriotic Song To Hit Airwaves For Independence Day

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn- 6/30/09- The newest member of the Cross & Crown Music family, Karen Harding is set to release her first radio single on the Cross & Crown Records’ label this week. “Freedom, Oh What A Word!,” was written by Karen and accomplished songwriter, John Darin Rowsey and will hit radio airwaves just in time for Independence Day. The single features Karen’s unmistakable vocals alongside a special appearance by Mike Bowling. “Freedom, Oh What A Word!” is also available digitally on Itunes.com, Amazon.com and numerous other online music stores.

Cross & Crown Music has launched a contest in conjunction with the single release. Radio listeners can phone or e-mail their personal stories of what freedom means to them to their local radio stations from July 1st until July 15th. They will be entered into a contest and have the chance to win free DVDs and CDs from the “Memories From MorningStar” library. The winning stories will also be featured on http://www.crossandcrownmusic.com. A national winner will be selected August 1st. The Memories From MorningStar library includes classic recordings from the Perrys, the Crabb Family, the Isaacs, the Perry Sisters, the Bishops, the Wilburns, Carroll Roberson, Palmetto State and the Dixie Melody Boys.

For more information on Cross & Crown Music, Memories From MorningStar and the “Freedom, Oh What A Word!” radio contest, visit http://www.crossandcrownmusic.com

Bailey Announces Lineup For 2010 Winter Convention

Bill Bailey has announced the talent lineup for the 2010 Winter Gospel Music Convention on Monday-Saturday, February 1-6, 2010 in Palmetto, Florida at the Manatee Convention Center. This event is the largest gathering of southern gospel artists and fans in the nation during the winter. 2010 Booster Club tickets go on sale August 3rd, and VIP Reserved and general tickets go on sale September 1st. For more information, call (941) 756-6942 or go to http://www.billbaileyconcerts.com .

Steve Ladd on Gospel Music Today

The guests on the current edition of the Gospel Music Today webcast are Steve Ladd, in one of his final interviews as Gold City's tenor, and singer/songwriter Robert Matelski. The Feature Group is The Homelighters Quartet, and the show includes singing by Tribute Quartet and The English Family, and a piano solo by Marcus Neal, along with southern gospel news and concert updates hosted by Ken and Jean Grady.

The latest Gospel Music Today webcast is online now at http://www.gospelmusictoday.com .

Sunday Edition’s “He Bore a Cross” Named One of Radio’s Most Added Songs

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, was recently greeted with the news that their latest single – “He Bore a Cross” – has become on of the most added songs at Southern Gospel radio.

In just two weeks of release to Southern Gospel radio, “He Bore a Cross” landed on the Singing News Top 10 New Releases chart – standing alongside new songs from the Kingdom Heirs, Dove Brothers, Karen Peck & New River, Greater Vision, and others.

“We were already very excited about this song,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition. “The song has received a standing ovation everywhere that we have sang it – so we know that people are really grasping the message of the song. To see it receive such a strong reception from radio so early in its life is very exciting!”

“He Bore a Cross” is the first single from Sunday Edition to break the Top 10 New Releases chart.

Sunday Edition released this special edition single in conjunction with BSA World Records. “He Bore a Cross” was produced by Glen Bates and written by Bates and Glen Ashworth specifically for the up-and-coming trio.

“He Bore a Cross” hit radio programmer’s desks the first part of June and is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio by three of radio’s favorite radio promotion companies. In addition to continuing their work with Phillip Emery (DJ Man Promotions) and Theresa Dillard (TS Promotions), Sunday Edition recently reached a promotional agreement with Tony & Kim Hudgins’ Spin-N-Motion Promotions.

“He Bore a Cross” can be found on Spin-N-Motion June 2009 Compilation, cut #1 and DJ Man Hit Singles Volume 31, cut #5.

Fans are encouraged to visit Sunday Edition’s website (http://www.sundayedtion.net) and hear the new song. The song is also streaming on Sunday Edition’s MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/thesundayedition).

Sunday Edition is in the beginning stages of recording a brand new album. Tracks for the new album, tentatively titled Sunday Worship, were recorded by Bobby McAllister for Salem Sound in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sunday Worship is being produced and arranged by group members Chris Unthank and Deon Unthank.

Vocals for the new recording will be recorded at Square One Studio in Franklin, Tennessee this month. Sunday Worship has a tentative release date of late summer.

For more information on Sunday Edition, visit http://www.sundayedition.net .

Sunday Edition’s MySpace can be found at http://myspace.com/thesundayedition/. Fans can visit Sunday Edition’s Shoutlife at http://www.shoutlife.com/sundayedition/.

About Sunday Edition
Sunday Edition was formed back in the early 70’s as an all-male quartet. Now, 30 years later, the group has reformed as the family trio consisting of Deon Unthank, Amy Marie Unthank, and Chris Unthank. The group has a rich sound with a wide variety of influences which range from traditional southern to country and progressive southern to black gospel.

The Dotsons Encourage Others to Hear That ‘Still Small Voice’ On New Recording

SILVER LAKE, Ind. – Husband and wife duo The Dotsons are excited to announce the release of their brand new recording – Still Small Voice.

Still Small Voice features production work from Eddie Crook (tracks) and Adrian Payne (vocals). Players such as Crook and Payne as well as Robb Tripp, Marty Shrabel, Kelly Back, Milton Smith, and more all put their expertise on this new album.

Tracks and vocals were recorded at Family Room and Starpoint Studio, both located in Gallatin, Tennessee. Still Small Voice was recorded and mixed by Adrian Payne (George Jones, Allison Krauss, Charlie Daniels) for A2Z Productions in Nashville, Tennessee.

Seven of the project’s 12 tracks were written by John Dotson, including the title cut “Still Small Voice.” The duo also put their touch on classics like “Rise Again,” “Soul Fillin’ Station,” “God Delivers Again,” “He Broke the Chains,” and “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow.”

John Dotson said, “We pray that through His sweet Holy Spirit our listeners will be encouraged and blessed as they hear our songs, and those who don’t know Him as their personal savior will hear that ‘still small voice’ calling them into His kingdom.”

Still Small Voice is now available to purchase at live and concert events from The Dotsons as well as their website.

The first single from the new recording will be announced at a later date.

The Dotsons recently reached a publicity and web publishing agreement with SSE Group, Inc.

For more information on The Dotsons, visit their current website at http://www.dotsons.com . The group’s new website will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

About The Dotsons
The Dotsons are a husband and wife duet based out of Silver Lake, Indiana. They are now in their 10th year of traveling and singing as a ministry team with a total of five recordings. The Dotsons just released their latest recording – Still Small Voice.