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PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:36 PM Page 1 MARCH 2014 • MANAGING INVESTMENTS STAYING TRUE TO TALENT FOLLOWING A HIGHER CALLING TRULY HELPING THOSE IN NEED Singer Rachel MUSIC CITY USA | CHARTS | ALBUM REVIEWS Dampier FEATURE STORIES | MUSIC NEWS & MORE & Her Inspiring Story JOHN 12:32 Canada $6.00 U.S. $3.50 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:36 PM Page 2 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:36 PM Page 3 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:36 PM Page 4 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:36 PM Page 5 PowerSource Music Genre Out Of Control Happy March to everyone! I feel a little reluctant to Higgins, the Christian/Inspirational Country Music genre write this article, but someone has to. We are living in a is the newest in the industry, yet there are more award day when the political arena has gone crazy, religious shows held in this genre of music than all the other gen- leaders have abandoned the faith, murders in the schools, res combined; what is going on?” He noted there seems to shopping malls, homes and so on. The breakdown of the be too many chiefs and not enough Indians. After evaluat- family unit is also a major concern. Legalizing drugs and ing and researching what he said, I have to admit he is even pot-smoking has become accepted. We know that right. We are getting similar questions from record labels, abortion is murder, yet there seems to be no stopping it in radio stations and major artists who are reluctant to get this crazy world. I want to assure you that God is still in involved in our music. charge, and He will, trust Why? Not only are me, bring about His rule Recently, a major record label executive in there so many award of law very, very soon! I Nashville asked, “Mr. Higgins, the Christian/ shows, but it’s the am not going to attempt same artists nominat- to write about what is Inspirational Country Music genre is the newest ed over and over? I wrong in the world, all I in the industry, yet there are more award shows don’t have an easy can do is pray, stand on held in this genre of music than all the other answer; I know back God’s word and let my when I was an artist, if voice be heard. Amen. genres combined; what is going on?” I had attended all the But there is one topic I do know all about. As a profes- award shows, I would be flat broke. In all my years of trav- sional in the music industry who has over forty years eling, I only attended one award show a year. When you experience touring, singing, songwriting and serving in read their list of awards given out, some give five awards ministry, I have in the same category, one award show category lists new trained and artist, horizon award, new female artist, new male artist, educated thou- new female songwriter, new male songwriter and on and sands on their on, like a circus! But the icing on the cake is the award careers. When I show held in South Carolina when they announced the founded the new artist of the year and the host and founder of that Christian Country award show came running out to say they had made a Music Association mistake and all ten in that category had won. But the and Awards, I gave a catch was the artists did not receive an award unless they very good and respectable went back and purchased it for $250. home for this genre of music. To all of you in this Inspirational Country Music genre, This music industry stands if you believe in this ministry and its credibility and want toe-to-toe with all the mixed- to see it grow as it should, I want you to think about your up confusion in the world of professionalism and fully pray about it. Think about those music. You see, there are those who set following in your footsteps in all that you do. These awards up their own agenda and give both a are hurting this genre of music, and, as a result, the artists, bad name and reputation to this genre. fans, friends and family are not becoming committed sup- And, when we lose creditability in the porters. This is not coming from me, but from Nashville music world, broadcast media and music executives. We are not to follow every form of reli- the industry at large, we gion (or music form) that comes along. It’s all about your become a mockery. music and your career. What example are you setting? I get calls and questions all In closing, this letter is not written to condemn any- the time regarding this one, but to give insight and wisdom to better your career genre of music. Recently, in a music industry truly gone wild. Look … Learn … a major record label execu- Listen and develop your career to benefit the Kingdom tive in Nashville asked, “Mr. of God. PS PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 5 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:37 PM Page 6 CONTENTS MARCH 2014 • 8 faith in finance Managing Your Investments MANAGING INVESTMENTS STAYING With Wisdom 8 TRUE TO TALENT FOLLOWING A HIGHER CALLING TRULY Singer Rachel HELPING THOSE IN NEED By: Guy Hatcher, CFP® MUSIC CITY USA | CHARTS | ALBUM REVIEWS Dampier FEATURE STORIES | MUSIC NEWS & MORE & Her Inspiring Story JOHN 12:32 Canada $6.00 U.S. $3.50 10 uncommon Sense Keep It Real By: Kim McLean 30 Country family reunion – God bless America, Again 28 By: Ann Hittinger 12 inspirational Country news 14 inspirational Country Chart Top 100 10 32 Country news 16 rachel Dampier 36 Country Chart Top 75 & Her “Strong Heart” By: John Gusty 38 Power Gospel news 18 the Poison — it Kills what it touches 42 Power Gospel Chart Top 100 By: Dr. Bill Purvis 16 43 remembering Paul f. Crouch 20 the Present truth Help A Brother Out! (1934-2013) By: Selena Day 20 44 by the Grace Of God – ext. 222 22 the best is Yet to Come By: Dennis Micheal By: Russ Murphy 44 24 Questions & Answers 46 bluegrass news Mike Holmes By: John Gusty 47 bluegrass Chart Top 35 24 26 broadcast buzz 48 Album reviews 28 wade Hammond: A Visionary Voice 50 HMG nashville Current Singles By: Hugh Shelton Promotions A PubliCAtiOn Of POwer SOurCe inC. Assistant editors: Ann Hittinger, HMG A&r Director & Artist Consultant: Publisher & CeO: Gene Higgins Hugh Shelton Darlene Fowler (615) 248-8105 Ext. 225 Advertising Manager: editor-in-Chief: Brenda Higgins Ann Hittinger (615) 248-8105 Ext. 227 HMG radio Promotions & Publicity Director: Sarah Reed (615) 248-8105 Ext. 239 Managing editor: Jason L. 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I am a ___ AGENT/MANAGER ___ ASSOCIATION ___ ARTIST (SOLO OR GROUP) ___ BROADCAST MEDIA (TV/ RADIO) ___ RECORDING STUDIO ___ PRINT MEDIA ___ SONGWRITER ___ VIDEO PRODUCER/COMPANY ___ PRODUCER/ARRANGER ___ PUBLIC RELATIONS ___ MUSIC PUBLISHER (OTHER THAN SELF) ___ RECORD LABEL Inspirational Country Music Association • PO Box 100584, Nashville, TN 37224 615-742-9210 Ext 227 • www.FaithFamilyCountry.com PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:37 PM Page 8 ® By: Guy Hatcher, CFP Managing Your investments with wisdom Most people want to be healthier, and many people 5. Continue to invest new capital and work your plan want to be wealthier, but it’s just not that easy. As because it is time in the market — and not timing the humans, we are creatures of habit. Making permanent market that will help achieve your goals. changes in our financial behavior can be surprisingly dif- 6. Adhere to your plan and continue to rebalance. ficult. Until we understand why we continue to make neg- Buy low and sell high instead of chasing the “hot” ative choices regarding our investments and our relation- investment with big returns. ship to money, the results will be the same. God’s word states, “Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the 7.