10-26-07
SCOOP- Christopher & Christina Reach Publicity & Web Publishing Agreement with Southern Spin Entertainment
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Music and ministry duo Christopher & Christina have reached a publicity and internet promotions agreement with Southern Spin Entertainment. Through this agreement, the new group has gained unlimited access to all media outlets serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, in addition to advertising and marketing potential through this exclusive partnership. The duo will also receive a newly designed website through the agreement as well.
Christopher & Christina are a husband-wife duet from Lake Village, Indiana. They both have a passion for the spreading of the gospel through word and music. Deep country roots and a hint of blues give this couple a soulful sound. The group is guaranteed to keep your toes tapping and your hands clapping!
Amy Marie Unthank of Southern Spin Entertainment said, “I got a chance to sit down and talk with and get to know this wonderful couple a few months ago, and they are the real deal! They have such a beautiful heart for ministry and seeing lives changed through the magnificent power of God! We are excited that they have decided to partner with us for this stage of their ministry!”
Southern Spin Entertainment is one of three divisions of the company SSE Group. The company is owned by siblings Amy Marie Unthank and Chris D. Unthank. The company currently represents artists, companies, and organizations in all genres of Gospel music – including Dove Brothers Quartet, the Freemans, the Anchormen, The Webbs (formery the Rick Webb Trio), The Imperials, SoGospelNews.com, Anthony Facello & Crossroad, Misty Freeman, the Diamond Awards, myTeamABC, the Allens, Johnny Minick, Eighth Day, the Glovers, Sharron Kay King, HisSong, the Prophets Quartet, Wendy Word + forgiven, The Pathfinders, Amazed, and many more.
The newly designed Christopher & Christina website will be unveiled shortly.
10-26-07
SCOOP- Crossroads Makes Titles Available Digitally
(ARDEN, NC) --- Crossroads Entertainment and Marketing has announced an exclusive digital distribution agreement for content to be burned immediately in CBA stores with Integra Interactive and its myMEDIA BurnBarT system.
"We are excited to see that Integra has developed a channel for selling both performance tracks and artist tracks digitally within the brick and mortar accounts. Digital sales are becoming an important part of our ministry, marketing, and sales initiatives and we look forward to seeing great results from our new partnership with Integra," said Scott Wagner, Crossroads Entertainment Senior Vice President.
"This will usher in a new era in the merchandising for Christian brick & mortar retailers," said David Amster, Chief Innovation Officer for Integra Interactive, Inc. With over 1500 systems installed in over 650 retailers, Integra is the leading digital solutions provider to the CBA market.
Integra Interactive is the CBA channel's largest provider of shopper touchpoint systems with nearly 675 retailers deploying over 1,500 interactive shopper screens including over 215 retailers with the myMEDIA
BurnBar system. myMEDIA BurnBar enables shoppers to select music CDs, accompaniment tracks, audio books, video games, and Bible software and have them burned immediately to CD or DVD in the store.
10-26-07
SCOOP-Lois Peck, Mother of Judy Nelon, Passed Away
Lois M. Peck, 91, devoted Mother of three daughters, Judy Nelon, Sharon Elmore, and Linda Harkins, 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday evening, October 24, 2007 at her home in Anaheim, California. She was born in Sacramento, California, October 18, 1916.
Her legacy came from the Deep South where she and her deceased husband, Rev. Leroy O. Peck, pastored many years in Georgia, and during this time Sharon, Judy and Linda (Sunshine Sisters) cultivated a lifelong love of Gospel music while they worked in their parents Christian Music Stores.
Mama Peck, will be remembered as a quiet, gentle giant, and will be missed by her many friends in the Gospel music industry.
10-22-07
SCOOP- WVOB Adds Kaila Martin To Afternoon Drive Slot
(Goodlettsville, TN) – If you’re in the Dothan, Alabama/Panhandle of Florida area you can check out the new evening DJ on Southern Gospel station WVOB.
16 year old Kaila Martin, of The Bradys, has been a guest DJ several times in the past but has accepted the 3:00pm – 6:00pm part time, on-air position on any Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the group is not on the road. Kaila’s vast knowledge of personnel trivia in SG music makes her an informative and interesting addition that listeners have already grown to love.
WVOB can be found at 91.3 on your FM dial.
10-22-07
SCOOP- Everyday Driven Performs at Pastors Conference
Spring Hill , TN– Everyday Driven was special musical guests at the 86th Annual Pastor’s Conference and Assembly of The Church of God of the Union Assembly recently held at the Church of God of the Union Assembly in Dalton, GA. EVERYDAY DRIVEN is based out of Spring Hill, TN. The group consists of: vocalists- Buddy Mullins, known for his time spent with Gaither Vocal Band and Sunday Drive, his wife Kerri Mullins, and Paul Lancaster previously with The Martins. Channing Eleton, plays keyboards and is noted for his time spent with Poet Voices and Gold City. Erik Hurt, rounds out the band as drummer.
10-22-07
SCOOP- Rodney Hicks Leaves Total Praise Quartet
(Goodlettsville, TN) – The Eddie Crook Company has learned that longtime TPQ member, Rodney Hicks, has left the group.
Rodney states, “After a lot of prayer and soul searching, I have decided to come off the road to spend more time with my family. It has been a very difficult decision, but I know that God has something for me to do. Over the past 10 years, I have been blessed to have met some of the finest people that make up Southern Gospel Music. Thanks to all the fans that have supported Total Praise during my time with them and continue to support them as they continue to sing God’s praises. Thanks to the Eddie Crook Company for your role in the growth of this ministry. As I step back, I plan to devote time to my wife and children as they have supported me 110% as I have tried to fulfill what God has called me to do. I also plan to get heavily involved with my church choir/praise team. Please pray that Total Praise will find the right person to carry on in my place. God bless you all.”
The ECC wishes Rodney much joy and happiness as he works in his home church.