Russ Taff Added as Featured Performer at Branson Gospel Music Convention



BRANSON, Mo. – (June 3, 2010) – Excitement continues to build for the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Covention which returns to Branson, Missouri this month. Rod and Kelly Burton of YMR Productions, LLC are excited to announce the addition of Grammy and Dove Award winning soloist Russ Taff to the event’s growing list of performers.

Russ Taff’s music has won him not only a wide audience and critical acclaim, but a total of five Grammy Awards and nine Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. He has been hailed by Billboard Magazine as “the single most electrifying voice in Christian music.”

“We are so excited about having Russ participate in this year’s Branson GMC,” mentioned Rod Burton of YMR Productions, LLC. “Russ and his wife Tori have become great friends of mine and Kelly’s, and we are humbled to see him support this event! We know that his passion and talent are going to add a lot to our program this year!”

Russ Taff joins the growing list of performers that have already been announced. The following artists are scheduled to make first-time appearances during the week long event as well: Dino, HisSong, Melody Boys, Ricky Atkinson, Mystery Men Quartet, The Northmen, Buddy Liles, and the newly-formed Freedom (featuring John Rulapaugh and Josh Garner).

YMR Productions, LLC also announced the return of many of the most requested artists from the 2009 event including (but not limited to) the Chuck Wagon Gang, Blackwood Quartet, Kenny Bishop, Young Harmony, Beyond the Ashes, Shannon Bunch, Wendy Word + forgiven, Eric Hinson and Hinson Revival (which began at the 2009 event), McMillan & Life, English Family, Sunday Edition, 2nd Generation, The Roarks, and Ron Brewer.

In addition, several high profile companies and organizations will be present during the event – including Compassion International, AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com), Sky Angel Network, Gospel Music Today, HIS Choice Music, Mansion Entertainment, Family Friendly Entertainment, Southern Spin Entertainment, SGMRadio.com, SGN Scoops Digital, and many more!

A full list of artists and organizations that will be present during the event can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com .

More information about the Branson Gospel Music Convention can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com or by calling (708) 960-0111.

More information about YMR Music Productions, LLC. can be found at http://www.ymrmp.com or by calling 708-960-0111.

About YMR Music Productions

YMR Music Productions, LLC. is a corporation formed initially for the exclusive purpose of organizing, promoting, and producing the Branson Gospel Music Convention.  The production company recently started a series of concerts all around the country that supports local communities and help organization.  The first Give the Gospel concert took place in November 2009.