09-28-07
SCOOP- Baby On The Way For Amy Roth
(Goodlettsville, TN) – Eddie Crook Artist Amy Roth from Powder Springs, Georgia, is excited to announce that she and her husband Steven are expecting their second child mid 2008.
“We just found out after convention that we're expecting again. We're really excited and thankful. The baby is due in May and we will find out what it is, but we'll have to wait a while. Katy Helyn is super excited and is requesting a brother. I told her we'd have to pray and see”, states Amy.
Notes of congratulations can be sent to: Amy Roth, 3162 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 260-128, Marietta, Georgia 30062
www.amyroth.info
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09-28-07
SCOOP-Bradys Complete “Focused” Project
(Goodlettsville, TN) - The Bradys, of Columbia, Alabama, have completed their long awaited project entitled “Focused”. The project will feature 11 original songs written by group members Sylvia Green, Alan Brady and 16 year old Kaila Martin. The first up-temp single, “Might Go Home Today”, featuring Kaila, hits radio in October.
Pictured are group members Kaila Martin, Sylvia Green & Keith and Alan Brady.
www.bradybizmusic.com
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09-28-07
SCOOP- Next Chapter Quartet Announces immediate Change In Personnel
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – Georgia based group Next Chapter Quartet has announced today the departure of baritone singer, Terry Chapman. Terry has decided to come off the road with the group to pursue other interests.
“We wish Terry all the best in his future endeavors and have enjoyed his time with Next Chapter. We feel that God has the right person to step in and take over some very tough shoes to fill." said lead vocalist and owner Jason Tapley.
The group will need an immediate replacement for this position. All that are interested should send an email and demo to nextchapterquartet@yahoo.com.
Please keep the group in your prayers as they search for who God would have to fill the position. For more information on the group, please visit their website.
http://www.nextchapterquartet.com.
09-28-07
SCOOP- ECC Names Godsey Vice President of Artist Relations
(Goodlettsville, TN) - The Eddie Crook Company continues to expand its staff to better serve the industry. Effective immediately, Dave Wilcox, Senior Vice President of the ECC has named Scott Godsey as the Vice President of Artist Relations.
Scott states, "I am glad to be a part of a company that has such a great track record in gospel music. I look forward to working with and helping to further the careers of our many talented artists.”
Artists can contact Scott via e-mail at scott@eddiecrook.com or by calling (615) 851-1360.
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09-26-07
SCOOP-The Pathfinders Release Debut Single from Newest Recording
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders are pleased to announce the release of the group’s debut single from their newest recording, Mercy Answered.
The new single, “I Don’t Sail Alone”, was written by award-winning songwriter Daryl K. Williams. It is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio through Jeff O’Neal and Heritage Communications. “I Don’t Sail Alone” will be released this week on the Heritage Gold Compilation Vol. 4 2007.
Dearl Lemons of the Pathfinders said, “We are glad to be able to release another great song written by Daryl. He writes hits, and we know that radio will love this song as well!”
“It has been a while since the Pathfinders released a song to radio,” mentioned Dawn McGuire of the Pathfinders. “We worked a long time on this recording, and we feel like the wait will be well worth it for radio programmers and listeners of Southern Gospel radio.”
The Pathfinders’ newest release, Mercy Answered, is now available to purchase at concerts and events in which The Pathfinders will be appearing as well as available to purchase at the group’s website.
Mercy Answered was produced by Brad Hudson (The Greenes). The recording was engineered by Glenn Tabor. Vocals were arranged by Kevin Stokes and Richard Putnam. Mercy Answered features 15 brand new songs from the popular trio. The recording includes new songs from some of the industry’s most recognized songwriters including Jimmy Dooley, Daryl Williams, Beverly Sapp, John Robinson, Thomas Hinton, Richard Calhoun, and many more.
The group’s current single, as well as three other cuts from the album, are currently streaming on The Pathfinders’ MySpace. More information on The Pathfinders as well as ordering information of Mercy Answered can be found at http://www.thepathfinders.com .
09-26-07
SCOOP- The Gardners Announce Winners of iPod Give-A-Way
HUNTLAND, Tenn. – Zion Music Group recording artist the Gardners are proud to announce the winners of the special give-a-way and promotion surrounding their new single, “More Than Anything Else.”
The up and coming group gave away two iPods during the week of the National Quartet Convention – one to a fan of Southern Gospel music and the other to an individual involved in Southern Gospel radio.
Ronnie “Spanky” Sanders of WRNK from West Point, Georgia won the iPod giveaway for media personnel. Ms. Becky Masters of Montpelier, Ohio was the Southern Gospel music fan winner.
Mitch Gardner of the Gardners said, “We were thrilled with the response we received from both the fans and people that worked in radio. We couldn’t have been more happy with the results of the give-a-way.”
The group’s new single, “More Than Anything Else”, can be found on Zion Music Group’s Compilation 41, cut #6. “More Than Anything Else” is the follow-up single to “Great Big God” – the debut single from their Zion Music Group recording The Gardners.
More information on the Gardners can be found at http://www.thegardners.com.