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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

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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

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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

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® 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. Diversify and not focus your portfolio in a few advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those securities, or even a few asset classes, as true diversifi- who have it.” — Ecclesiastes 7:12 NIV cation allows you to own the total market. In your relationship with money, wisdom can be the 8. Make sure your portfolio is appropriate for your guiding light that can help you make the necessary deci- goals and objectives. Since your goals are likely to sions to achieve success with your investments. To change over time, a periodic review will help identify jump start your investment strategy for the year, I am if changes should be made in your plan. including ten strategies that will help you grow sound 9. Identify your emotional triggers to manage your financial wisdom. emotions. Realize that greed and fear should be 1. Realize entertainment news is not advice. eliminated in order to achieve your long-term finan- Acknowledge that the financial media is in the enter- cial goals. tainment business. Their message can compromise 10. Maintain reasonable expenses by understanding your long-term focus and discipline, leading you to management cost and expenses will minimize net make poor investment decisions. returns. Ask for full disclosure of all fees, such as 2. Stop searching for tomorrow’s star trading, brokerage and manager fees. money manager, as there are no man- Managing investments with wisdom allows an agers that consistently out-perform the investor to have a long-term mindset without making market. irrational decisions that will sabotage the perfect financial 3. Invest based on your plan, not a fore- plan. Utilizing sound investment principles along with cast — whether it is yours or anyone personal discipline will allow you an opportunity to mini- else’s. Recognize that the urge to form mize your risk while receiving a return you desire. an opinion will never go away, but you A comment that I hear continuously from individuals can choose not to act on it. No one is that they are not confident in managing their invest- can repeatedly predict ments. If this is true in your situation, you can benefit the future. from having a “Financial Coach” to keep you on track 4. Keep a long-term toward your desired future results. The situation is similar perspective and to a successful athlete who relies upon a coach or trainer appropriately to help them reach their goals. Therefore, choosing the consider the right team to help you navigate through the numerous investment hori- choices is imperative to your family’s future success. zon. Your portfo- May this year be prosperous and meaningful for you lio will be aligned and your family as God will freely give the wisdom you with the amount richly deserve. PS of risk you can Guy Hatcher – If you would like to learn more about cre- accept in order to ating your own legacy, my book, Your Future Reflection: achieve the How to Leave a Legacy Beyond Money is now available at return you need www.amazon.com and join us at www.guyhatcher.com to obtain your for more resources in impacting your future. Follow him goals. on twitter @guyhatcher. 8 March 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:37 PM Page 9 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:37 PM Page 10

By: Kim McLean Keep it real I love Nicole Nordeman’s forward to Walking On “Life is hard.” And so it is. It is your blessed mission as a Water by Madeleine L’Engle. She states, “I remembered creative, to express, acknowledge and find hope in this how to write from a place that was real.” It got me think- difficult journey and sing it into the world. ing. Why did she forget how to write? The same reason we I recently had my favorite moment with a student of forget how to color, or lose patience and fascination with mine. He’d been down on himself, insecure about his gift it anyway … some grown-up made us trade in our box of of writing songs, uncertain it mattered and yet he was Crayolas for a mountain of responsibilities — time-con- filled with the burning desire to write. And I can tell you, suming, stress-making, creativity-stifling responsibilities. he DOES have a gift for it. We worked on craft. We found That’s why we forget how to write. his strengths and weaknesses as Don’t get me wrong. It is your blessed mission as a a tunesmith. He became a Responsibilities are not only creative, to express, acknowledge stronger lyricist. We worked on important but unavoidable. In form and genre. He wrote assign- fact, I find great joy in taking care and find hope in this difficult ments to practice his craft and of my responsibilities. Can’t stay a journey and sing it into the world. improve. Finally, one day out of kid forever! I just mean I agree the blue, he texted me to say he with L’Engle when she says don’t lose touch with that 7 had just realized that he MUST give his songs to the year old, 13 year old, 20 year old inside you that is still part world. He had no right to hold them back. They were of who you are. Before you had all the responsibilities that given for a reason, and he would be obedient to that call. come with the blessings, (i.e. house, car, children), your My heart sang for joy! imagination was free to play. You don’t have to lose that. It’s the most humble thing a writer can say: that the How about this: creativity IS one of your responsibili- songs are not theirs, they are given, and we are only the ties, if you are a writer or artist. I wonder why we find the conduits to offer them to those whom they will bless. magic in the real places, the “dark moments and painful After all, as one author so aptly put it, (and I paraphrase to ironies?” Maybe because writing, especially songwriting, adapt to a musical context), “Every song you will write is finds something of the poetry of life and makes it bear- really already written — you just have to find it.” able. Writing that caters to the “market” becomes watered Well, happy springtime. I hope you are finding lots of down and apologetic. In fact, Scott Peck opened his great songs, and remembering from those real places in your famous book The Road Less Traveled with the phrase, heart. L’Engle shares, “In art, either as creators or as participa- tors, we are helped to remember some of the glo- rious things we have forgotten, and some of the terrible things we are asked to endure …” Writing should be brave. Go ahead. Say it. Speak your heart. Tell your truth. REMEMBER. And you know what the bravest part is — find- ing the courage to keep writing at all. It’s terrify- ing. That’s why I love it. PS Kim McLean is a Dove Award-winning song- writer, artist, and author of Paws To Reflect (Abingdon Press). She is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, teaches song- writing at Trevecca Nazarene University and is available for private songwriting/artist consul- tation. Questions about songwriting, inspira- tion and creativity can be emailed through www.KimMcLean.com. If you would like to have Kim speak or sing at your church or event, contact her at 615-319-9059.

10 March 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:37 PM Page 11 Andrew Heller … Looking Forward To A Great Year! Look for album: Houston Thank you Radio and Listeners for your continued support of my music!Andrew

“Scrap Piece Of Paper” HMG Nashville Country Single No. 8 on Power Source Country Chart and moving up! No. 7 on FMQB AC Chart “Don’t Worry About Nothin’” HMG Nashville Inspirational Country Single No. 35 and climbing on Power Source Inspirational Country Chart!

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Mary James – A Heart for lost And Hurting Stephen rew’s Music Helping in Malawi, Africa Upon entering the ministry over Steve and Deborah Rew in 14 years ago, Mary Evergreen, Colorado, offered to James hoped that donate 50% of the sales from God would give Steve’s new recording her the opportuni- “Another Hero Is Headed ty to partner with Home.” During February, the organizations that donations helped to build a were driven to new health care facility in make a difference Malawi, Africa. Steve was hon- in the lives of the ored to sing this song at the lost and hurting. Inspirational Country Music “This prayer,” says Awards last October. Finding ways to gain necessary James, “has been funds for so many programs in Malawi is a never-ending answered over the necessity. The Malawi Project, has been shy about asking years, but 2014 for money, but it is so fulfilled when others, often those has sure started out with a bang!” From December 2013 who have never gone to Africa, recognize the need and through February 2014, Mary locked arms with several help change lives. Richard (Dick) Stephens, of the Malawi organizations that are near and dear to her heart. In Project, notes, “… Each of us knows one or more heroes December, she once again appeared at Carols by who have inspired us with their faith. Let’s tell them now Candlelight, a concert that benefits the needs of the chil- with a copy of Steve’s song. You’ll be glad you did, and … dren at Rady Children’s Hospital. Carols by Candlelight help build a hospital in central Africa.” founder Steve Vaus serves on the Poway City Council in California and whose song “The Jesus Road” recently the walkers reached the Top 10 on the Power Source Chart, he also has a heart for our nation’s servicemen and women. Each After a great year, military personnel are given complimentary access week of concerts to the event and are seated on stage throughout the and services in evening. “Along with many sweet ministry moments, Delaware, being able to meet and thank our military for their service Maryland and was a highlight for me this year.” Pennsylvania, The In addition to Carols by Candlelight, Mary appeared at Walkers were the January 2014 benefit event for Generate Hope and at involved in a the San Diego Walk For Life. Generate Hope provides a head-on collision safe place for victims of sex trafficking to be restored on their return to Perry, Florida. After 22 years of full-time through long-term housing, healing, and education. The travel across North America, this was the first traffic acci- San Diego Walk For Life is a pro-life observance held in dent that they were ever involved in. The region had San Diego’s Balboa Park in order to raise awareness and about 5 inches of snowfall and conditions were worsen- understanding of the value of human life. ing. While sitting at a stop sign, a car slammed into The “I am honored that people are calling on me to serve in Walkers’ van pulling a trailer. The driver of the other vehi- such a meaningful way. It still astonishes me how God is cle rounded the curve too wide and fast to make neces- able to use my brokenness amongst the hurting. Without sary adjustments. The Nissan pathfinder hit the Dodge Jesus, not a single hurt can be healed. I am thankful that van somewhere between 20-25MPH. The van was totaled, He has given me this simple yet profound awareness. and it was the backup vehicle, since their tour bus had Wouldn’t it be amazing if the entire world would grab hold been down several months. Another van has been pur- of His gift of life and love? It would change everything.” chased, and, after 2 months of being off, they were able to Photo credit: John Sisti return to the road in mid-February.

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inspirationalCountry ® Director Carl Diebold receives iCM Award J.P. Mayton’s Music will live for eternity for rascal flatts “Changed” J.P. Mayton, Director Carl age 86 of Diebold received the Nashville, 2013 Inspirational Tennessee, Country Music passed away ® Award Video of the January 18. He Year from Jason was a gifted Higgins for Rascal singer-song- Flatts “Changed.” “I writer with a always look for songs message of hope and projects that tell a that will live on story,” Diebold says, for all eternity. “and inspire people to J.P. was born in move and do something.” Blackstone, After spending his childhood and teen years developing Virginia. He a passion for moving pictures and movie-making, Carl joined the U.S. plunged headlong into the world of professional video and Navy at 17 and film production. With a keen eye and a signature vision, he served 4 years on a ship during WWII. During that period garnered critical accolades and has earned the opportunity of time, he sang and played guitar in the ships’ band. to direct some of the music industry’s top entertainers, After returning home from the Navy, J.P. formed a group including Gavin DeGraw, Switchfoot, Mandy Moore and called The Ambassadors. He was constantly booked and Skillet, just to name a few. Through his success as a direc- took great pride in entertaining to packed houses. J.P. was tor, Carl has found a stable platform from which he is free also a disc jockey in Hopewell, Virginia, for WHAP. He to pursue his directorial passions and continues to push had his own show called Sunday In The Country. He boundaries and is always on the lookout for creative ways thought being a DJ was one of the most enjoyable times of to present stories in meaningful ways. Rascal Flatts, which his life. On the show he played guitar, read poetry, did includes Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney, recitations and sang Gospel songs. ® also received the 2013 Inspirational Country Music Award He eventually moved to Nashville and cut “My Heart’s for Mainstream Song of the Year, also for “Changed.” The My Daily Reminder,” written by Dottie and Bill West and song “Changed” was co-written by Gary LeVox, Wendell the Jordanaires as back-up singers on Starday Record Mobley and Neil Thrasher. Company. This song gave J.P. the opportunity to fulfill his lifelong dream of appearing on the stage of the Grand ® welcome new inspirational Country Music Ole Opry . J.P. also appeared on several TV shows — the Eddie Hill Show and the Ralph Emery Show — and per- Association Members & fan Subscribers formed on the road with many of the Opry Stars and Thank You For Your Support Of Inspirational Country musicians. He was a friend to all of us at Power Source and was a favorite at the annual Inspirational Country Music! ® Music Week , where he received standing ovations dur- Inspirational Country Music Association Lifetime ing his showcase performances. His recent Inspirational Members: Cindy Lee Alden Laurel MD Country single, “I Can Almost See Heaven” co-written Chareé White Worthington PA with his Nashville producer Shawn Pody made the Top Inspirational Country Music Association Professional 10 on the Inspirational Country chart last year. His cur- Members*: rent single, “A Barrel Of Thanks” is still climbing the Charles Gordon Valdese NC Inspirational Country charts. This song summarizes Sandi Bell Santa Clara CA some of the things J.P. thought were most important in Jim Anthony Buffalo MN life: praying together as a family, giving thanks and shar- Lila Bunch Nashville TN ing his love for Jesus with others. J.P. Mayton is survived Power Source Magazine Fan Subscribers*: by his wife; Shirley Preston Mayton of Nashville. They Darrell Clock Gaston IN are members of the Lakewood Baptist Church in Joni Dunsmore Waxahachie TX Michael Stonecypher Virginia Beach VA Nashville and have 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. *Not included are renewals or on-line subscribers. PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 13 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:37 PM Page 14

nspirational TOP I COUN TRY Feb Mar Song Title Artist 10 0Label 41 Carved In Stone Jerry Layne Jordash Records 62The Jesus Road Steve Vaus SVP Music 93Home Sweet Home The Farm Inc. All In Records/Elektra Nashville 74Faith When I Fall Kip Moore MCA Nashville 13 5 Every Mile Nathan Stanley Stanley Generation Records 12 6 Sunday Daniel Alan Freedom and Family 15 7 Father God Cindy Lee Alden CLA Music 14 8 That’s Where The Faith Comes In Adrienne Haupt Independent 11 9 Higher Ground Adam Crabb Daywind 17 10 When We’re Apart Randy-Paul Independent 29 11 The Present Cherie Brennan Independent 23 12 Children Get Ready! Vickie Lynn Andrews Independent 25 13 Gone But Not Forgotten John Penney Independent 33 14 This Is The Victory Song Kalee Hric Independent 35 15 Don’t Worry ’Bout Nothin’ Andrew Heller DiamondDisc Records 24 16 Witness Of God’s Grace Picnic In The Meadow Independent 3 17 I’ll Wait By Your Side Mike Rimmey RFE Music 41 18 The God Of Another Chance Chuck Day New Step Records 36 19 She Don’t Have A Cheatin’ Heart Curtis Scott Spoken Word Music 48 20 Stand Up Russ Murphy RM Music 32 21 The Perfect Land Jeanette Pennell Independent 50 22 Cookes & The Hinsons Zac And Rodney Red Hen Records 42 23 What’s In Your Saddle Bags? Pony Express Independent 31 24 Fried Chicken And Lemonade Bruce & Besty Mullen Independent 45 25 Livin’ In Today Larissa Independent 1 26 Pray For Me Sweetwater Rain Curb 43 27 Stranger In A Strange Place Wes James Independent 46 28 O Give Thanks Vern Roberts Independent 56 29 I See Grace Booth Brothers Daywind 5 30 Keep On Rollin’ Steve Richard Force MP Entertainment 53 31 Love Is Stronger Jason Crabb Gaither Music Group 54 32 Mama Taught Me About Jesus Mike Anderson Independent 2 33 Tell It Sister, Tell It Stella Parton Raptor Records 68 34 Come To My Mountain Kelton French Spirit Sound Records 8 35 Christ Alone The Messengers Careless Weed Records 61 36 The Way I Loved You Ashley Nicole Independent 80 37 The Rock On Which I Stand Steve Richard and Laura Dodd Force MP Entertainment 84 38 Country Boy Tommy Brandt Beyond The Music 10 39 Not The Same The Walkers Tate Music Group 20 40 Take Me Back Laura Dodd Independent 57 41 A Barrel Of Thanks J.P. Mayton Independent 49 42 Send A Line Of Prayer Wyvette Prince Davis Independent 63 43 Walk Together Children Isaacs Gaither Music Group 99 44 Touchdown Jesus Tim McGraw Curb 65 45 Mountain Mover True Heart Independent 83 46 Give John Blackwell & Susie McEntire Independent 21 47 I’ve Got A Home Isaac Cole Beyond The Music 39 48 Ask Me Why The McDougal Kids Independent 66 49 I Had A Dream (How Beautiful Heaven Must Be) Mary Jo Bunch Independent 16 50 I Will Be There Angela Hathaway Independent

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No. 1 Carved In Stone Jerry Layne Jordash Records Feb Mar Song Title Artist Label 67 51 Why Give Him A Reason Chloë Goss Independent 92 52 Gracie’s Home Daniel James Martinusen Records 18 53 God’s Got My Back Karen Burkhart Independent 22 54 Cross On The Wall Bonita Adele Independent 19 55 You Get Me Marty Raybon Rural Rhythm Christian 26 56 Strong Heart Rachel Dampier Independent 27 57 American Heroes Rebecca Linda Smith Renewed Records 34 58 Heavenly Wonderful, Heavenly Beautiful Freddie Hart Independent 100 59 When I Got Saved Steve Shirey SteveShireyMinistries 72 60 I Know How It Feels To Survive Jeff & Sheri Easter Spring Hill Music Group 69 61 A Man Like Me Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind * 62 Sometimes He Whispers Adam Crabb Daywind 70 63 White Horse (New Version) David Lorin Gens Independent * 64 Brand New Day Kali Rose Independent * 65 Keep On Keepin On Jennifer Nickerson Independent * 66 Did I Matter Chareé White Independent 30 67 Stained Glass Window Kali Rose Independent * 68 Me & God Cindy Lee Alden & Nathan Stanley CLA Music 96 69 What If He’s Right Sharon Parks Independent * 70 Love Does Darin & Brooke Aldridge Mountain Home/Crossroads 38 71 I’m Alright Dennis Michael Independent 90 72 Good Old Fashion Romance Mikayla Lynn Beyond The Music 28 73 The Middle Of Nowhere Red Roots Independent 40 74 All For You Lydia Hollis Independent * 75 Nowhere To Be Kristina Craig Independent 37 76 This World Is Not My Home Amanda Fessant HIS Ministries * 77 Could It Be Pastor Joe Tate Music Group * 78 I Don’t Know Why Rachelle Bleakley (Praise Worthy) Praise Worthy Music * 79 Another Hero Is Headed Home Stephen Rew Flying Cross Music 52 80 Today’s Gonna Be Beautiful Mikayla Lynn Beyond The Music * 81 People Of The Storm Doug Stokes & Walking Wounded DS Music 59 82 Faith Like That Gordon Mote New Haven Records * 83 Point The Way Joey ‘Joe’ Russell White Line Records 47 84 I’m Learning Aaron & Amanda Crabb Difference Media * 85 Consider The Source Karen Burkhart Independent 44 86 Where I’m Going Larissa Independent 71 87 Dirt Road Prayer Chareé White Beyond The Music * 88 (God) The Problem Solver Jennette Pennell Independent 60 89 You Be The Light Cherie Brennan Independent * 90 Wings On Our Dreams Emily Faith Independent * 91 Purrfect Love Rebecca Linda Smith Renewed Records 58 92 I Am Your Anchor Marilyn Thompson Independent * 93 Beautiful City Remus Harris Greenbrier Records 74 94 Down By The River Steve Free Fraternity Records 88 95 Don’t You Hear Jerusalem Moan Melanie Walker Independent * 96 Someday Things Are Gonna Get Better Johnny Jones Independent 91 97 I Am A Child Of God Donna Ulisse Hadley Music Group 98 98 A Life Worth Living Rusty Quisenberry Canyon Creek 94 99 He Gave All He Had Tim Livingston Canyon Creek 93 100 Tell The World Brooks Crossing Canyon Creek

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Rachel Dampier & Her “Strong Heart”By: John Gusty

This past January, as the first song charts of the New so weak, and asking God what possible good could come Year were published, the single “Strong Heart” found itself from this. Then the American Heart Association asked me sitting at the No. 1 position atop the Inspirational Country to be a spokesperson, and I wrote ‘Strong Heart.’ I now Music charts. The song’s co-writer and performer is none believe good things always come from trials.” Out of a other than Florida native Rachel Dampier. A No. 1 song … very scary situation, a song idea was born. right out-of-the-gates? Without a doubt, the song and its While “Strong Heart” was her debut into Inspirational message connect with people. Not a bad milestone to hit the Country Music, Rachel Dampier is no stranger to the first time out. But that particular song did not come easy. stage, the cameras or music ministry. Rachel grew up on “I’ve had episodes since I can remember in which my the Florida-Alabama line in Bonifay, Florida. She was heart would speed away for no reason, and I’d almost pass raised listening to her mother’s Gospel music fill the out. It happened in casu- house, and she often al conversation with “Before I was better I remember being in bed, sang in church and friends or it would wake feeling so weak, asking God what possible local concerts. She soon me up at night. Doctors began touring full-time would tell me through good could come from this. Then the American around her community the years to see a cardiol- Heart Association asked me to be a spokes- and the Southeast ogist. I was young, and, person and I wrote ‘Strong Heart.’ I now United States. At eight like most teens and years old, she had a young adults, felt invin- believe good things always come from trials.” Billboard charted sin- cible in spite of things. I ended up in the ER about 9 years gle, "Old Enough To Praise The Lord." By age eleven, she ago after a recording session in Nashville. The engineer had starred-in and sang the theme song for a national happened to also be a nurse and told me to go to the ER anti-drug PSA and had opened shows for some of the right away.” That evening, while in the ER, Rachel found biggest names in Christian and Country music. She had out that she wasn’t invincible. even co-hosted cable TV’s 700 Club and toured around “The ER doctor said I had a major arrhythmia and pos- Israel with the legendary Pat Boone. “He was so nice. I was sibly more. At a follow-up with a cardiologist, I was diag- 12 at the time. And it was my first trip abroad. I sang nosed with the heart-rhythm disorders Supraventricular throughout the tour and he would speak. I remember my Tachycardia (SVT) and arrhythmia. I have extra tissue in parents were really proud.” While abroad, she’s even had my heart that should not be there. The condition can lead the chance to sing a Christian song in front of the to a stroke if not dealt with. The cardiologist said he want- Communist Chinese government. “It was a mission ed to do surgery, but trip. One day we were smuggling Bibles and sneaking into I opted for medica- underground churches, the next day I was singing a tion at the time and Christian song in front of the government. It was surreal.” have since changed So with a No. 1 single already under her belt, what does my lifestyle. I am the rest of 2014 look like for Rachel? She’s certainly not at now gluten-free and a loss for things to keep her busy. Between music, min- not on the medica- istry and her spokesperson duties, she’s also involved in tion anymore. The real estate ventures as well as having a thriving client base diet change made a as a vocal coach. Keep up with Rachel by visiting huge difference. It’s www.RachelDampier.com rare if I have an While her career options are many, Rachel’s priorities episode now. I are impressively humble. “I’m trying not to tour as much would love to see this year. I’m staying in the Orlando area, my new home. more research on I’ll be singing with the worship team at my church, First the connection with United Methodist Church of Clermont. I’m also working gluten. Before I was really hard volunteering as Chair for Orlando Go Red for better, I remember Women, which is part of American Heart Association. I’m being in bed, feeling really very happy.” PS

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PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 17 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:51 PM Page 18 Editorial By: Dr. Bill Purvis The Poison — It Kills What It Touches One of the things you’ve got to watch out for as a leader of his. She asked her mother several times to please leave is jealousy. Whether you deal with it personally or the the man alone, not only because her accusations were people around you do, nothing good can come from it. In completely false and slanderous, but also because it was my opinion, if it’s anywhere near your vicinity, turn the starting to affect her daughter’s business. In a normal cir- other way and run. Proverbs 27:4 reads, “Wrath is fierce cumstance, things may have changed. However, she was and anger is a flood, but who can dealing with jealousy. Jealousy stand before jealousy?” This Jealousy is no different than poi- isn’t normal and it certainly verse says it perfectly! Wrath and son. It will kill whatever it touches. isn’t rational. Do you know anger are both really bad, but nei- what the woman told her ther is as devastating as jealousy. It will ruin an organization and even daughter? She said, “Well, if you Jealousy will literally destroy a relationship. You can’t progress don’t like my opinion of him, everything in your life. Let me then you can find somewhere paint a picture for you. In the in your own life if you let it linger. else to go at Christmas. You’re south, we have a plant known as Don’t surround yourself with those not welcome in my home!” Can Kudzu. This plant is wild! who are jealous and don’t allow you believe that? She essentially It’s an let jealousy cause her to turn unman- yourself to become jealous either. her back on her daughter. ageable weed, and, once it starts That’s the thing with jealousy, though: it will cause you growing, it takes over everything in to make absurd decisions. People that let it into their life the yard. That includes your house, can’t seem to think straight. Just look at the story in the your car … even your dog, better Bible of King Saul and David. Saul couldn’t handle any watch out! If you’ve ever seen it, or, recognition that David received and let it drive him mad. worse, had to deal with it, you He even went so far as to lash out at his son Jonathan know exactly what I’m referring to. because he defended David. A jealous person doesn’t want Jealousy is a lot like kudzu. In very to see the best in others, rather accusing every action and much the same way, once jealousy distorting every motive. Saul allowed jealousy to grow in enters your life, it destroys every- his life until he was boiling over. When David killed thing in its path. Jealousy clouds Goliath, he should have been the first to congratulate your reasoning, poisons your David. He should have been rushing to high-five David heart, blinds your eyes and and invite him over for a rack of lamb. Instead, he let jeal- makes you believe outrageous ousy blind his eyes and grow into hatred. lies. The hate of a jealous per- Jealousy is no different than poison. It will kill whatev- son turns all those who dis- er it touches. It will ruin an organization and even a rela- agree into enemies. It can tionship. You can’t progress in your own life if you let it even tear apart families. linger. Don’t surround yourself with those who are jealous A sweet woman in our and don’t allow yourself to become jealous either. We’ve church once told me about a all been blessed in some way or another. Take a look at sad situation within her own your own life and be grateful for all that you do have, family. This lady’s mother was rather than what you don’t. A grateful heart is the key to very jealous and, therefore, removing a jealous one. PS suspicious of a well-respected businessman in our town. If you're interested, Dr. Bill Purvis provides monthly Bringing this man down leadership mentoring at BillPurvisLeadership.com. seemed to be her main goal in Other material can be found online at BillPurvis.com. life. The only thing was, her Dr. Purvis is also Senior Pastor of Cascade Hills Church daughter did a lot of business in Columbus, Georgia, Cascadehills.com. You can also with the man and was a friend follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/Bill_Purvis.

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By: Selena Day Help A Brother Out! I think family is the closest love of all. In most cases, for the healing service and looked forward with eager you will do anything for a family member. Loan him expectation, hoping that their brother would be healed. money, provide a place to stay, nurse him when he is sick The day finally came. They all got ready and dressed their or, maybe, even give him a kidney. This reminds me of a brother in his nicest clothes. They gave him new shoes, story I once read. hoping he would need them for the walk home. They There was a dad and mom who had four sons. They made their way across town, and, when they arrived, their were a close family, especially the boys, who were insepa- hearts sank! The house was filled to capacity! People were rable and even shared a room in their small home. They everywhere and even hanging out of every window! ate, played and did everything together, and they were Here they were on an important mission to see their best friends. They were all very much alike, except for the brother healed, and it looked as though they would not be youngest, who suf- able to get his small fered from Palsey. Find somebody to help! It may be a family member or bed close enough to Due to his illness he the healer. They could not run and co-worker, a neighbor or a classmate. There are many saw some stairs play with his broth- ways you can help people get what they need from leading up to the ers. But that did not the Lord. Prayer is the first step. Ask God to show roof; they scurried keep him from join- up them and found ing in on the fun! you the way to be of service. Next, put it in to action! the location directly Throughout his life, Go visit them, encourage them and pray with them! over where the his brothers made healer was to sit. sure he was a part of everything they did. They would Furiously, they began to tear off the roofing, and, as soon bathe, dress and carry him wherever needed. After chores as the hole was big enough, they began to lower their and schoolwork were done, they would take him outside brother down before the healer. to watch them play, always being careful to include him By now you recognize this as the story portrayed in the in the fun. Like I stated, they were inseparable! Gospel of Mark chapter two. These brothers gave it all to Childhood passed, and all became young adults. The help their brother be healed. Imagine what repercussions healthy brothers worked alongside their father in his they could have faced from the homeowner! But they had stonemason business. The younger brother became less to do it! In the end Jesus recognized their great faith and and less a part of their day-to-day life and had grown gladly healed the young man! Imagine what their walk distant and depressed. This broke their hearts because home was like! Just think how full of joy the youngest they knew he missed being with them; they had to find brother was now, knowing that he could work alongside a solution to get him involved again. They thought how his brothers and fully enjoy his life healthy and whole! terrible to be healthy in mind but not in body. Maybe you don’t have a family member in this kind of News arrived one day about an event to be held in distress. Maybe you have felt helpless because there are their area with a minister who situations that you have no earthly answer to. Well, there said he could heal people. As a is hope! Just as Jesus healed the young man in this story, small town He can do miracles in the lives of those who need Him there wasn’t the most. Start looking around. Find somebody to help! It a place large may be a family member or co-worker, a neighbor or a enough to classmate. There are many ways you can help people get hold the what they need from the Lord. Prayer is the first step. Ask event, God to show you the way to be of service. Next, put it in to so it action! Go visit them, encourage them and pray with was them! You get the picture. Just like the brothers loved, going to be in a cared and finally carried their little brother to healing, you big home. The can help others find healing, freedom or anything they boys planned need from God. You can help a brother, or sister, out! PS 20 March 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:51 PM Page 21

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PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 21 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:51 PM Page 22 Editorial By: Russ Murphy The Best Is Yet To Come The Lord is the Military Order of the Purple Hearts (wounded sol- always surprising diers) called, “Just Doin’ My Job.” They’re expecting over me with new and 700 in attendance and we’ll be on the same program unique experi- with Country Music Star Aaron Tippin and Marcus ences. What He Litteral, the Navy Seal who wrote Lone Survivor, that has planned for was recently the No. 1 movie in the nation. me in March is March 11-12 – Kentucky Veterans Hall Of Fame – proof of His Frankfort, Kentucky. I’ve been asked to sing my song, goodness and “Welcome Home Soldier,” at the inaugural ceremonies for boundless the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame. It humbles me to imagination think these veterans would want to use me and my song when it comes for this very special occasion. I know it will be such a to blessing His children. blessing to be with these true American heroes. March 6-8 – A Weekend To Remember – We’ll meet in March 27 – School Fundraiser – A dream of mine will Ft. Worth, Texas, to be with 40 wounded warriors, most of come true as I’ve been invited to sing another song by them amputees. Dana Bowman and his team have Spears and Murphy called “That’s What Freedom Costs,” planned some incredible for a school fundraiser in adventures for these war- I thought by this time in my life things would Lubbock, Texas. The riors and he told me, “It be slowing down but as a child of God, keynote speaker that means so much when our evening will be none program personalities take whose inner man is being renewed each day, other than former part in the activities He assures me that the best is yet to come. President, George W. because it encourages the Bush. Several years ago, I soldiers to participate.” When I ask him what kind of sensed the Lord speaking to my heart saying that one day “activities” we were talking about, he grinned and said, I would sing on the same program as a United States “Oh, we’ll be doing things such as …” President. I dismissed the thought at first as just wishful • Bow Fishing – Using specially made bows and arrows thinking, but when I received this invitation the Lord to catch (shoot) the fish. reminded me of His earlier promise. I’m so glad that God • Target Shooting – maybe even hunting wild hogs, ALWAYS keeps His promises. from a helicopter using a machine gun. We’ll strap in, However, the event in March that means the most to me lock and load and fire away. will be from March 15-18, Saralyn and I get to go to New York • Texas Motor Speedway – We’ll get to ride with a pro- City to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Since I came fessional NASCAR driver around the Speedway at from a broken home, I wasn’t sure that marriages could be approximately 150 miles per hour. I’m wondering if I’ll happy and forever. Thank God for my grandparents, Mr. and need to go buy some Depends before I get in the car? Mrs. J. Nolan Murphy of Hubbard, Texas, for showing me the meaning of a Godly marriage. As the years went by they, • Tandem Parachute Jump – We’ll go to a professional like everyone, grew older but they parachute school to learn how to jump out of an airplane never grew old. In fact, when they while being strapped to a trained instructor. The instruc- laughed they grew young; and I’m tor will do all of the work and I’ll just be along for the here to tell you, they laughed a lot. ride. I’m very excited about the tandem jump but still I’m I thought by this time in my a little anxious. Since I am a Christian and a Baptist life things would be slowing Minister, I’m praying that no crude words slip out of my down but as a child of God, mouth when we begin our earthbound journey. whose inner man is being • Saturday Evening Gala – I’ll have the wonderful renewed each day, He assures me opportunity to sing a song David Spears and I wrote for that the best is yet to come. PS

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Mike Holmes By: John Gusty

Mike Holmes is the founder of Horse ‘N’ Tack Magazine and owner of CowboyChurch.net. He and his wife Denise also operate The Farm, a venue for Inspirational Country Music and fellowship in Lithia, Florida. Clearly you have a deep love for horses. How did that passion develop? I must have said, “I want a horse,” at birth. As far back as I can remember, I have loved horses. My parents moved to the country when I was 15, and opportunity presented itself. I have owned over a hundred since that time. Well, I You own and maintain The Farm, which has become should say they have owned me! When you own horses, quite the venue for music, worship and fellowship. they eat and drink before you do; their health and well- Explain how that whole thing happened and came to be. being comes first. They are totally dependent on us Denise and I came to Nashville in October 2007 for the because we have made them this way. Inspirational Country Music Association convention to Explain your affiliation with the Cowboy Church support two dear friends, Tommy Brandt and Greg movement. McDougal. We were clueless to the ministry that God was I began searching for information about cowboy calling us to. I’ll never forget waking up one morning churches in 2006. It was during that time that I was intro- around 6AM in the hotel room. The presence of the Lord duced to Tommy Brandt and the Inspirational Country was so strong. I lay there, hands raised toward the ceiling Music Association. Being around horses almost all my life and tears streaming down my face. The bed was shaking made it natural; I have never felt more comfortable in any so hard under the anointing. I asked Denise if she was church than the ones I can just be me — boots, jeans, hats, awake and invited her to raise her hands, too, as I said, horses and God. It just doesn’t get much better than that! “You’ve just got to feel this!” My eyes are filling up with When people come together in their everyday clothes you tears even as I am remembering that day! lose a lot, but not all, of the pretentiousness. A few years On the way home, I asked Denise if she had a choice of ago, we had the opportunity to buy “CowboyChurch.Net.” going to Hawaii for two weeks or back to 4 days of what The site needed some major overhauling. It has taken we had just experienced … which would she pick? Without time to get it where it is today. More work needs to be hesitation, she said, “back to Nashville.” In 2005, I had done, but it is the number one directory for cowboy stopped training horses and had several empty barns and church ministries in the world. a covered riding arena that were not being used. God Why do you suppose the Cowboy Church movement began dealing with us to use what we have for His glory, connects with so many people? so we decided to bring Inspirational Country Music to I think people are hungry Lithia, Florida in November 2007. for a taste of realism and get- Our first singing was just local talent, some hotdogs, ting back to the basics of life. hamburgers and cokes and about 8 or 10 friends. Soon the Getting out of the city is anoth- crowd grew to 30 or 40. We told the Lord that as long as er part. In some cases, it’s the there was enough money to cover the cost of the food that smell of country that brings we would continue doing these singings. Today, the back fond memories of their crowds average 300 to 500. In January 2013 over 800 peo- childhood days. Most impor- ple showed up to hear Inspirational Music, food and fel- tantly, I think people are lowship. It’s all about being obedient. searching for a closer walk You are face-to-face with Our Creator. You get one with the Lord and start looking question: for His creations. And what I can only imagine how speechless I will be! But if I can better place can you do that speak … my trembling question would be “Did I please than in a country atmosphere? you Lord?” PS

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Faith For Living With Mona Faith CMT To Partner With Kicker Country Stampede Festival Why and how did Faith For Living become a reality? CMT has entered into an exclusive I wanted to produce a show deal as a national TV partner for the that inspired listeners to 19th annual Kicker Country Stampede include their Christian Faith in this summer, bringing coverage of the everyday living and to market massive festival to CMT, CMT.com to Country radio stations. and CMT Radio. Country superstars Luke Bryan, Eric I include music and a Bible Church, Chris Young, Joe Nichols, Dustin Lynch, Thomas message in every show and, at Rhett, Charlie Worsham, Tyler Farr, Joe Diffie, Jon Pardi, various times, food recipes, tips Sarah Darling, 6 Degrees West and Logan Mize are among on health, family, answered the performers for the four-day Country music and prayers, Nashville ‘happenings,’ artist testimonies like lifestyles festival in Manhattan, Kansas, on June 26-29. Ricky Skaggs, Dolly Parton and Charlie McCoy are shared This annual festival is held the last full weekend in June along with other features. The name Faith For Living at Tuttle Creek State Park. The event features multiple embodies the purpose and spirit of my show. live stages with performances from today’s biggest stars, How long have you been in radio? mouth-watering vendor food, shopping, interactive We celebrated 15 years in August beginning with exhibits, camping shows aired on WMGO 93.1 in Yazoo City, Mississippi; we and more. Additional perform- are still on WBYP Power 107.1. This March marks 8 years ers will be on WSM 650 AM, home of the Grand Ole Opry. announced on CMT How did you get involved with WSM 650 AM? Hot 20 Countdown. It is truly a miracle! When I moved to Nashville, per- sonal and business friends asked me to put my show on WSM; none of our affiliates were ‘live streaming’ their 7 In 10 Adults Going Social programs so locals couldn’t hear it. (Remember, internet radio, iPhones, etc. were just beginning.). I began praying, Pew Research exploring contacts and planning financial underwriting. Center’s Internet A friend suggested I call a fellow church member who Project’s report reveals worked with a WSM salesperson. An interview was that 73% of all online adults are using at least arranged, and we met; we talked about my show, goals one social networking and cost. A few days later it came, “Yes, your show can air site. Jack Loechner of on WSM 650AM, beginning Sunday, March 12, 2006!” the Center for Media What is the most challenging aspect of being the pro- Research, deciphered ducer for your show? the data which reveals The challenges are: (1) Continuing to seek God’s Will that social media continues to be a dominant force in the and not mine. ‘Self’ can really snare you in the media way adults around the world communicate. world; (2) Managing my time for radio production along Among the key findings are: with songwriting, singing, acting and family; (3) Achieving • 7 in 10 online adults use Facebook at least once a day, professional radio quality in recording, production and up from 2012, with 4 in 10 using multiple times per content for every show and NEVER accepting less; and (4) day, which is the highest overall percentage of users Financial underwriting and enlisting sponsors and donors and the most engaged. — even more difficult in today’s economy. • Less than 1% report that they visit Facebook less than Until the next call, once a week. Sarah Reed • 4 in 10 use two or more social networks with Facebook 615-248-8105 Ext: 239 as the most prevalent; then, in order, LinkedIn, [email protected] Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram.

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BroadcastBuzz New Faith-Based Sitcom Reaches Magazine Ad Audience Up in 2013 Kickstarter Goal A year-end Rock And A Hard Place, analysis con- a faith-based sitcom, slated ducted and to film in the spring released by reached their initial MPA-The Kickstarter goal to produce Association the pilot. Phase Two has of Magazine begun as the production Media (using team strives to a new goal Kantar ® Stephen of $100,000. Grammy Media’s PIB John Schlitt Baldwin and Dove Award-winning Advance data for magazine ad pages and their tablet edi- vocalist John Schlitt is set to join actor Stephen Baldwin tion ad unit data base) shows that 2013 was a pivotal year in the faith-based television project that features Schlitt in for magazine advertising, with print and tablet ad rev- the role of John, the maintenance man at Solid Rock enue both rising, and “a 6% increase in the magazine Church, and Baldwin’s character as the pastor. Baldwin media advertising ‘footprint’ of print pages and tablet explains that, “… this is a comedy sitcom extravaganza. It’s units.” According to the recap, there is an increase in an outside the box, kooky, funny, Christian comedy of a advertising trends in print magazines, which was up “9% heightened quality.” The plot centers on Baldwin’s charac- through November 2013 – more than television (3%), ter Pastor Darren Keaton, who has a young daughter, a newspapers (3%), radio (2%) and out-of-home (2%),” which live-in mother-in-law, a declining congregation in a shows more growth in 2013 than ads on radio, TV, news- northern Illinois church. Then, he becomes the new papers and outdoor advertising. A good accomplishment owner of Hard Knocks, the bar directly across the street considering the struggles the industry has dealt with in from his church, Solid Rock Church, and he suddenly the past few years. “Furthermore, reports from major pub- finds himself between “a rock and a hard place.” lishers and recent research confirm this positive trend.” Another great statistic in the year-end reports shows that print magazine audiences are up 1% for the year, with Hollywood Flips Over Oscar-Nominated a 5% growth among young adults (18-24). That’s good news Christian Movie Theme Song for the future as magazines capture a younger fan base that is likely to grow with them. Much of that growth is in Enthuse Entertainment’s digital magazines, which showed increasing ad revenues family-friendly drama Alone Yet on tablet devices too. Not Alone garnered a 2014 According to Mary G. Berner, head of the MPA, “… Oscar nomination for Best these numbers prove, once again, that this business is Original Song, but has since about powerful, relevant and enduring brands. Despite been disqualified. The title song erroneous, lemming-like coverage of declines, magazine was written by Bruce Broughton media, has not, in fact, ever had an audience problem, and Dennis Spiegel and sung by and it is gratifying to see that advertisers are increasingly best-selling author and artist realizing that.” Joni Eareckson Tada. Hollywood insiders ques- The additional statistics below shows support that tioned the nomination. print is not dying and, in fact, growing: Deadline.com claims that Broughton, one of the writers • Magazines rank as the No. 1 medium for advertising and former music branch governor of the Academy of acceptance (76%); TV ranked 3rd with 58% of U.S. adults Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, used his connections to stating TV advertising should not be eliminated. gain the nomination. Ray Costa, who helped promote the • Consumers’ favorite places to look at ads: 45% print song to Academy members, disputes the claim, according magazine, 23% TV show, 11% website. to the Hollywood Reporter, “There were 75 songs being • Among social media users who also read magazines: considered and this one was different. It was inspirational • 56% follow a magazine brand on Twitter and integral to the movie.” Available through iTunes; the • 51% retweet articles from a magazine’s Twitter feed full soundtrack, composed by William Ross, and DVD will • 49% follow a magazine editor on Twitter be available soon. The young adult book Alone Yet Not • 47% post magazine articles to Facebook Alone by Tracy Leininger Craven has been released.

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Wade Hammond: A Visionary VoiceBy: Hugh Shelton

Although Wade Hammond is a new voice in Inspirational Country music, he’s no stranger to spreading his faith through song. Wade and his wife Kathy have been traveling all over America full-time for 18 years fol- lowing their passion to reach people for Jesus Christ. His first release to Inspirational Country music was “Bitter Harvest” in January 2012, which, after only six months, made it to No. 1 in July. His second release, “I’ll Stand Up For The Cross,” followed a similar path; it was released in July 2012 and climbed to No. 1 just eight months later in March 2013. Those two very popular songs made Wade a recognized name among Inspirational Country artists, and he received two nominations, Male Vocalist and Music Evangelist, for the 2103 Inspirational Country Music Awards. Two No. 1 songs and two ICM Faith, ® candy the whole way to church, but he found something Family & Country™ Awards nominations is quite an much sweeter there, the Gospel! Wade took Jesus Christ in accomplishment after being a part of that genre for just a his heart and accepted him as his personal savior. few years. What’s his secret? Through that one pastor’s actions, thousands of others Wade has an amazing have been changed for attitude about life: “Find His favorite part of performing is seeing the all eternity through whatever you are good at responses on people’s faces. Wade wants to be Wade. Wade ran into and use it to reach others that preacher many and always give God the remembered as someone who pointed others to years later and told glory.” In a single word, Christ. His favorite Bible story is when Jesus him about his ministry Wade describes himself was teaching the fisherman how to really fish. and thanked him for as ‘visionary.’ He is fasci- “going outside the walls nated by pictures, landscapes and scenery. He shares, of the church to a dirty-faced little boy and investing in “Our Creator had a vision for this world and told us that someone’s life.” Even something as simple as candy can without a vision we will bring someone to Jesus. perish.” His favorite scrip- Family is very important to Wade. After just three ture is Exodus 3:14, in years of marriage, Wade’s first wife walked out on him which “God said to Moses, and their two children to “find herself.” Although she ‘I am who I am.’ This is wanted to share custody of their kids, Wade fought for full what you say to the custody and won. He explains, “When God is in it, it is Israelites: ‘I am has sent possible, and don’t let any man tell you different.” Wade me to you.’” met his current wife Kathy 5 years later when he was 28 Everyone has a differ- years old. “I was visiting the church she attended,” he ent story as to what shared, “and the pastor introduced us, and we have been brought them to Jesus. For together since.” When they got married, they became a Wade, it was candy. When family with 5 kids. Wade says, “It was something else, but, Wade was a child, a bus oh, what a ride it has been!” Wade credits Christ for the ministry pastor visited his ongoing longevity of his 22-year marriage to Kathy. “Our street one Saturday in marriage is a triangle,” he said. “Christ is at the top and we Birmingham, Alabama, are at the bottom points. Keep it like this, and it will last.” and invited him to church, Faith and family strength helps them endure various promising him a full sack trials, tribulations and tragedies. Kathy was diagnosed of candy if he went. The with multiple sclerosis 11 years ago, but her faith supports next morning, Wade ate her tenacity for life, and she ‘knows’ that she is already

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PowerSource healed. Although the medical community has no cure for addiction, he knows this disease that attacks the central nervous system, Kathy that we are all in need knows that the Great Physician DOES! “Traveling is hard of a Savior. Kathy is a on her,” Wade recalls, “and there have been times that she highly-sought has gone into a relapse while on the road. One time she keynote speaker for was up in the balcony running sound for me,” he contin- Women’s ues, “and, during the concert, her legs went numb, leaving Conferences, Events her unable to walk.” Wade had to go upstairs and carry her and Retreats. She also down in his arms. started her own jewel- Another challenge that strengthened the faith of Wade ry line called Kathy’s and his family happened 6 years ago. While traveling Cross Bracelets, home from doing some concerts in Kentucky, Wade and which stemmed from Kathy got a call that Kathy’s 104-year-old grandmother Wade’s “I’ll Stand Up had passed away. Kathy called all the children to share the For The Cross” chart- news, but she sent Lil Wade a text message due to his topping hit. She says work in construction. Lil Wade called about an hour later that it’s easier to and made plans to come over to his parents’ place later “share the message of that evening. About an hour later, they got a call from the cross now to others because of wearing the bracelet.” their son Allen who told them to “hurry home; Lil Wade Wade has a unique sound, a blend of Country, Blues, had fallen 28 feet through a skylight.” Wade said, “All we Gospel and traditional Crooners. Such diversity came could do was PRAY. That was all we had and that was all from his growing up with two older sisters and a younger we needed. HIS grace is sufficient in all things.” He con- brother, with music always being part of their lives. Wade tinues, “Our son moved on to GLORY that day along with spent many hours around the piano singing and mimick- his great grandmother.” Although those were the darkest ing his favorite artists like Elvis, Nat King Cole, Neil days, Wade and family have used it to minister to so Diamond, Lou Rawls, BJ Thomas and Charlie Rich. many hurting people across the country. Wade explains, Sounding like so many different artists was a problem “Lil Wade was raised in church his entire life but never when Wade signed with Bethany Records. The producer realized he needed a personal relationship with Jesus told him that the other artists had to leave the studio, but Christ until 6 weeks before he fell.” Wade continues, “We “Neil Diamond and Wade could stay.” do not get to choose when a tragedy strikes, but we do get Wade is a proud member of the Inspirational Country to choose how we react to it; so Kathy and I choose to turn Music Association. He tells how he’d been contacted by toward Jesus Christ, and perhaps, all of those that were the organization about his song “Bitter Harvest.” The watching us could be pointed that way, as well. We just group told him it was a potential hit and they should pro- want God to be glorified in all things that we do.” mote it for him. Wade agreed but didn’t pay much atten- Wade and his wife Kathy serve the Lord as a team, each tion until after taking a trip to Nashville about six months with their own area of expertise. Wade is the singer, and later. He proudly exclaims that they “did make ‘Bitter Kathy is the motivational speaker. They work to book Harvest’ a No. 1 hit!” He says that the Inspirational their dates close to each other so that they can travel and Country genre really fits his sound. After booking a small spend time on the road together. Even though Wade is a church in upstate New York, Wade was invited to sing at singer-songwriter who dreamed of being a singer as a the Governor’s Mansion. Singing for the elite of New York child, he never imagined he’d be singing in churches. The was an honor, but Wade followed his commitment and 16 pipe organ scared him when he was a kid and never want- people gave their hearts to Christ that evening. ed to enter a His favorite part of performing is seeing the responses church again. The on people’s faces. Wade wants to be remembered as some- Lord can definite- one who pointed others to Christ. His favorite Bible story ly make a differ- is when Jesus was teaching the fisherman how to really ence in a person’s fish. Wade has simple and understandable goals -- “better life. Wade also means of travel in our ministry and to make things more ministers to comfortable for Kathy.” If there was one thing that Wade Celebrate could change in the world, it would be so all could hear Recovery Groups; the Gospel in their language. Wade, his music, family and although he does- life are an embodiment of Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his n’t have a testi- kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will mony of past be given to you as well.” PS PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 29 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/11/14 9:04 AM Page 30

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Country Family Reunion – God Bless America, Again By: Ann Hittinger

Country’s Family Reunion –God Bless America, Again The songs and stories Lee will be released this month. A celebration of God & Country will lift your heart and Greenwood through the voices of America’s most treasured artists with eyes will tear for those the camera rolling throughout the show. This program is who have given their all. devoted to songs that make us proud to be Americans and Jan Howard shared the that allow us to enjoy our spiritual roots. These are songs story about the loss of that were sung in church while we were growing up. The her son Jimmy in songs recall a time in America when we were free to openly Vietnam. Jimmy was a express our faith without fear of ridicule — a time that young loving Christian seems, on reflection, to have been filled with family, friends man whose life was an example to all around him and who and faith. The series is hosted by Bill Anderson and features set a higher example that all men should try to achieve. Country Family Reunion artists singing and sharing stories, “One thing I feel strongly about,” expressed Jan Howard, “… songs and memories of a Carter, my middle son, was with the 101st Airborne in lifetime. Artists on the Vietnam at the same time, and was Jimmy’s escort home. series include: Lee He also served and sacrificed for our Freedom.” Her son’s Greenwood, Bobby Bare, death was almost the end for Jan, but she shared how John Conlee, Ray Country music and working for veterans and their needs Stevens, Jimmy Fortune, saved her life and gave her purpose. Real emotions were evi- Jan Howard, David Ball, dent during the tapings and then, Lee Greenwood sang Riders in the Sky, Gary “God Bless The USA,” which brought the room to a greater Jan Howard Morris, John Anderson, height of patriotism, love and pride. The Gatlin Brothers, Mark Wills, Daryle Singletary, Jim Ed Country’s Family Reunion was started in 1997 by long- Brown, George Hamilton, IV, The Whites and many others. time DJ Larry Black and specializes in “Reunion” videos Producer Larry Black explained that the artists are shar- that document the songs, stories and careers of America’s ing their signature songs which “… are brought together most treasured artists that have brought to audiences the and is a blending of the old Hymns of yesterday, not new music that they grew up on. The series brings artists songs. The element of this show was to return to Country’s together into one room to reunite and reminisce about foundation – Hymns.” As Ray Stevens said, “Nothing is their careers, perform signature songs and share stories like the old Hymns, written out of concern, depression and while the cameras roll. The result has been pure magic … Gospel — came out of picking cotton. Americans can’t and this program is no exception. The original programs ignore the old standards, they are our foundation.” Bobby lead to popular TV airings and successful DVD sales, leav- Bare’s “God Bless America, Again” is where the title for the ing Country fans clamoring for more than a dozen more show was derived, because these artists are asking again projects featuring the Country music artist of yesterday for blessings that America has received. and today. Country’s Family Reunion – God Bless America, Again has resulted in 5 DVDs with 6 hours of content. This show is for those who love Country — our Country and real Country music — this is the series you will love. Also, if you purchase God Bless America Again and Simply Bluegrass together, you will save $40. Producer Larry Black stated, “I don’t know of any other series that [has] impacted me more that these two series.” Watching from the sidelines, it is easy to say that this is one of the best shows produced; a true delight watching, listening and feeling the real emotions of friends sharing their songs, hearts, jokes and laughter. PS

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Garth Brooks Returns To Ireland Hee Haw: The Musical Set For Broadway

Pearl’s Garth Spearheaded by Gaylord Brooks will return to Entertainment Group Croke Park in Dublin, President and Nashville Ireland, to perform executive producer Steve two shows this sum- Buchanan, the script was mer before embark- crafted by veteran ing on his previously writer/producer Robert announced world- Horn with music and lyrics wide tour. The Garth by Nashville songwriters Brooks Comeback Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. Hee Haw hosted by Special Event will Buck Owens and Roy Clark, premiered on CBS in June take place July 25 and 1969. Hee Haw: The Musical will vary significantly from 26 in the same venue that hosted his sold out shows in the original series. The musical, produced by Steve 1997. For two nights in Dublin, Garth and his fans will cel- Buchanon of the Opry Entertainment Group, will focus ebrate his legendary career — a career which saw him on a young woman from Kornfield Kounty, who, upon named the No. 1-selling solo artist in U.S. history, selling becoming engaged, decides she’d like to travel the world in excess of 128 million albums and receiving every acco- before settling down. Popular characters from the series, lade the recording industry can bestow on an artist. such as Lulu, Grandpa and Junior, are set to appear in the “Before we go back on tour in the Fall of 2014, I want to musical. “We are very excited about bringing this new challenge myself, the band and crew,” Brooks says. “In ’97, incarnation of Hee Haw to the stage,” says Buchanan. we were lucky enough to play Croke Park, the stadium was under construction – 130,000+ of some of the greatest Dan + Shay To Join Blake Shelton fans in the world. I was quoted then as saying, ‘When this stadium is finished, I would love to come back and try to And The Band Perry On Tour fill it again ... this time to the brink.’ And we’re back to do Nashville newcom- just that.” ers Dan + Shay will be Garth retired in 2001 and moved back to Oklahoma to joining Blake Shelton raise his children. In 2008 The President Elect requested and The Band Perry on that Garth headline President Obama’s Inaugural Shelton’s Ten Times Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. A crowd of over Crazier Tour 2014, set 300,000 did the “wave” to Garth’s performance of “Shout” to launch this summer while the President sang along. That same year the in June. Performing as Governor of California asked Garth to help the State. the first of three acts, Garth performed 5 concerts in 2 days with the proceeds Dan + Shay are excited from 83,000 tickets sold donated to efforts to prevent fire to bring their infec- catastrophes. Portions of the live concerts were shown as tious original sound to a TV special Garth Brooks: Live In L.A., allowing viewers fans on the tour. to donate as well. Celebrating the recent release of their debut single “19 You Garth finished an astonishing 9 sold-out concerts in 6 + Me,” they became the most added new duo of 2013 at days in December 2010, to raise money for the flood relief Country Radio with their breakout hit, which has impres- efforts in Tennessee. The Mayor of Nashville announced sively already landed in the Top 20 on the charts only that this was a record December for downtown Nashville thirteen weeks after its introduction. Garnering an merchants due to over 145,000 who attended the concerts. impressive 59 first-week adds at Country Radio, Dan + In January, 2012 he was named the best-selling artist of Shay have set a new record for the biggest first week by a the last two decades by Billboard, Nielson and new duo. The nostalgic feel-good single was written by Soundscan, with 68.5 million sales and was inducted into the pair along with Nashville songwriter Danny Orton the Country Music Hall of Fame that October. and is the first track from their forthcoming album.

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Country Darius Rucker Starts 2014 Off Right Chip Esten And Tim McGraw With Grammy® Award And Tour Slated For 2014 Honors Gala

Grammy® Award-win- The T.J. Martell Foundation’s ning artist Darius Rucker 2014 Nashville Honors Gala has will be joined by Eli Young added actor Charles (Chip) Esten Band, Corey Smith and Joel from ABC’s Nashville as host for Crouse on his 2014 True the second year and Country music Believers Tour. Rucker megastar Tim McGraw to pay received his third career musical tribute to one of the foun- Grammy® Award and his dation’s 2014 honorees. The T.J. Chip Esten first as a Country artist for Martell Nashville Honors Gala is Best Country Solo one of Nashville’s most high-profile annual fundraisers Performance on the No. 1 which bring together celebrities and leaders from all areas smash hit “Wagon Wheel.” to raise awareness for innovative cancer research. This The Plain Dealer elected Rucker’s win as one of the most year’s honorees, announced earlier, are Nashville real compelling overlooked storylines of the night, stating, “It’s estate visionary Mark Bloom, music industry icons Dale been 20 years since Hootie released Cracked Rear View Morris and Mike Dungan, entrepreneur Beth Dortch and Rucker is still going strong.” Franklin and cancer research pioneer Scott Hiebert. Rucker has received three Academy of Country Music “We feel privileged to welcome both Tim McGraw and Chip Esten to our 2014 Gala joining Kenny Chesney and Award nominations including Single Record of the Year, Darius Rucker,” said T.J. Martell’s Director of Strategic Song of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for "Wagon Development Tinti Moffat. “Chip will return as our very Wheel," featuring Lady Antebellum. The awards will be entertaining Master of Ceremonies and Tim has gener- broadcast on CBS from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in ously agreed to help us pay tribute to one of our honorees. Las Vegas on Sunday, April 6. Rucker’s tour has dates to We are honored that all of these world class artists will March 9 and continues on March 27 through August. participate in one of our most important fundraisers of the year, helping us to continue to provide funding for First iHeart Radio Country Festival cutting edge cancer research.” Tim McGraw, winner of 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 Clear Channel Media and ® Entertainment has American Music Awards and three Grammy Awards, announced the first-ever will be taking the stage in honor of Nashville real estate iHeartRadio Country Festival. visionary Mark Bloom, who is receiving the Spirit of Country music’s biggest Nashville Award. superstars will hit the stage at The March 10 event begins at 5:30PM with a cocktail reception and premiere silent auction. The festivities the Frank Erwin Center in continue at 7:00PM with dinner, the awards presentation, Austin, Texas, on Saturday, outstanding musical performances and a live auction. March 29, to celebrate all The co-chairs for the 2014 event include Danielle things Country. Straight from Bouharoun, Wells-Fargo Private Banking; Ree Buchanan, the heart of Austin, the music of the iHeartRadio app will Wrensong Publishing ; and Mark Wright, Show Dog come to life with an extraordinary lineup including Luke Music. For tickets, journal ads and sponsorship informa- Bryan, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church, tion, email Tinti Moffat at [email protected] or Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, Carrie Underwood, Jake visit www.honorsgala.tjmartell.org . Owen and Dan + Shay, with more to be announced. The The T.J. Martell Foundation iHeartRadio Country Festival will be hosted by national- was founded in 1975 by music ly-syndicated Country music personality Bobby Bones. industry executive Tony Martell Clear Channel launched a promotion giving thousands of and his colleagues, in loving Country music fans nationwide the opportunity to win a memory of his son, T.J., who died trip to Austin. “It will be a Country fan’s dream and a tes- of leukemia and is the music tament to the power of Country music,” said John Sykes, industry’s largest foundation that President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises, funds innovative medical “and recognition of the stature of these artists.” For more Tim research focused on finding cures information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival. McGraw for leukemia, cancer and AIDS.

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Coountry Lizzie Sider Anti-Bullying School Tour Oak Ridge Boys’ First Live Country Album!

Lizzie Sider, 15- With a legacy that year old emerging stretches across 6 Country artist, is decades, encompasses continuing her more than 41 million tour of elemen- albums sold, and tary and middle includes numerous schools, by con- iconic hit singles such ducting her Bully as “Elvira,” “American Prevention Made” and “Y’all Come Assembly at over Back Saloon,” it’s no 100 schools wonder that The Oak throughout the Ridge Boys are one of entire State of the most popular live acts on the circuit today, packing Florida, which will conclude this month. The tour contin- fans in by the thousands and tens of thousands wherever ued after a weekend in Nashville, where Sider performed they perform. What is surprising is that the Boys, the national anthem at the Nashville Predators game renowned for their great live shows, have never released a before taking the stage at the historic Bluebird Café. full length, official hits concert album — that is, until now! “Bullying doesn’t just happen in October during Bullying Cleopatra Records will release Boys Night Out on April 15 Prevention Awareness Month, it happens all year,” says in three formats — CD, vinyl and digital download — Lizzie Sider. “As someone who understands what it is finally giving ORB fans the experience of the group’s well- like to be bullied, I am on a mission to help anyone who polished live performance for them to enjoy anytime, doesn’t think anyone will listen.” anywhere. Oak Ridge Boys fans have been clamoring for During the 30 to 40-minute assembly, Sider encour- it for several years now, but “… the time never seemed ages kids to help prevent bullying as she recounts her right.” Now, Boys Night Out has been captured. own personal journey as a young student being teased and ridiculed in elementary school, what it felt like and how she tried to deal with it. In addition, Lizzie discusses Small Town Pistols Has New Name, Music the importance of everyone standing up to stop bullying. And Video She will perform her original song “Butterfly,” which Former members of the Sider co-wrote about her experience and how she over- chart-topping trio The came the teasing. Her goal is to help kids as a positive role Wilkinsons, Amanda and model, having risen above her own ridicule, to pursue a Tyler Wilkinson, are return- career in music. ing to USA as the duo Small As a spokesperson for PACER’s National Bullying Town Pistols to release new Prevention Center, which was launched by PACER in music from their self-titled 2006, Sider has already visited over 80 schools in debut album, which includes California before starting her school tour in Florida. Sider their first single and video has appeared on The Queen Latifah Show and been inter- “Colour Blind.” The duo co- viewed by Access Hollywood, Billboard, Hallmark’s Home wrote the song with Joey Moi, & Family show TIME For Kids, Nashville’s Crook & Chase who is credited for producing and was named by the Country Music Association as an the “Colour Blind” track and other hits by Florida Georgia “Artist to Watch in 2013.” Lizzie splits her time between Line “Get Your Shine On” and Jake Owen “Barefoot Blue Boca Raton and Nashville. She participated in her first Jean Night.” “Colour Blind” serves as a lyrical reminder to CMA Music Fest this year with her own booth and a live see everyone’s unique colors and to enjoy all of life. performance at the Wildhorse Saloon. Both “Butterfly” and Following the success of their debut, self-titled project in her follow-up single, “I Love You That Much,” charted in Canada, they were anxious to bring their music back to the Top 40 on MusicRow. The video for “I Love You That Nashville. “Its home for us,” said Amanda. As teenagers, Much” was directed by award-winning Steven Goldmann, they launched their careers as The Wilkinsons, a band whose past credits include Alan Jackson, Martina McBride made up of themselves and their father, Steve Wilkinson ® and Shania Twain. Sider is scheduled to release her first and were honored with two Grammy Awards for Best full-length studio album in 2014. Country Performance by a Duo or Group.

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Country Luke Bryan Performs First Country Star Jamie O’Neal Releases Eternal Of Two Sold-Out Dates Platinum sell- ® The reigning Academy of ing and Grammy Country Music’s Entertainer of the Award-nominated Year and 2014 ACM Awards Show Country star Jamie co-host Luke Bryan played his first O’Neal, whose hits of two sold-out dates in New York include “There Is City’s Madison Square Garden. No Arizona,” Bryan will headline his second “When I Think show later in the That’s My Kind of About Angels,” Night Tour on September 12. Both “Somebody’s shows in Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena were also Hero” and “Trying sold-out. Bryan wrapped 2013 having sold-out all dates on To Find Atlantis,” his “Dirt Road Diaries Tour,” for 1.3 million fans. All nine- will release her teen shows on the first leg dates of his 2014 That’s My first new album in Kind of Night Tour have sold-out as well. Live Nation is five years titled Eternal. The 11-track collection is sched- the national tour promoter for the That’s My Kind of Night uled to be released March 18 on Shanachie Entertainment Tour. Texaco and Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter in partnership with O’Neal’s Momentum Label group and of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, are sponsors of the feature O’Neal’s own unique take on classic hits by Patsy tour. Cabela’s Club Visa Members will have access to pre- Cline, Bruce Cockburn, Deborah Allen, Larry Gatlin, sale tickets and preferred seats in select markets, for more Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Loretta Lynn, Juice details visit www.cabelas.com/lukebryan. Newton, Connie Smith, among others. A few of the country classics featured on the project include: ”Leaving On Your Mind,” “Help Me Make It Crystal Yates Won 32nd Annual Through The Night” “Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin’ Texaco Country Showdown (With Lovin’ On Your Mind”) and “Golden Ring,” which features Andy Griggs as O’Neal’s duet partner. The bonus Dallas’ singer-song- track titled, “Wide Awake,” is the only original song writer Crystal Yates included on the CD. The tune was co-written by O’Neal representing radio and her father/manager, Jimmy Murphy. Release dates station KITX in Paris, for the album’s first single and accompanying video will Texas, won the 32nd be announced soon. Annual Texaco “Eternal is a little different for me,” confides Jamie. “I Country Showdown at Nashville’s historic grew up listening to these songs and was shaped by the Ryman Auditorium in January. Recording artist LeAnn artists who originally made them famous. It was an honor Rimes presented the Grand Prize of $100,000. Crystal and a challenge to record such wonderful songs. There’s was chosen over thousands of contestants throughout the also a bonus track that fans have been asking me to year. She has collaborated with award-winning songwrit- record. It’s a funny song I wrote with my dad as an ode to ers and performed throughout the USA and Western everyone who gets to sleep with a ‘snoring moose’ every Europe. Along with Crystal who was the Southwest night,” says O’Neal with a smile. “I had so much fun Regional winner, the other National Finalists were: recording this whole album and was a little sad when it Suzanne Harper (West Region-KHTS Santa Clarita CA); was finished, but now I get to finally release it, and I can’t Casey Sutton (Northeast Region- WBCU Union SC); Zac wait for everyone to hear it!” Matthews (Midwest Region-WJVL Janesville WI); and Shanachie Entertainment General Manager Randall Southern Halo (Southeast Region- WDMS Greenville). Grass states, “Although the world at large may know The following Country music experts served as judges: Jamie O’Neal best for her big hits such as ‘When I Think Rod Essig, talent agent with Creative Artist Agency; Pete About Angels’ and ‘Somebody’s Hero,’ real Country music Fisher, VP, General Manager of Grand Ole Opry; John Ozier, fans know her as one of the best female vocalists to songwriter and General Manager Creative of le; Tracy emerge during the past 15 years. Shanachie is excited to be Gershon, artist manager with Red Light Management;ǒ Leslie bringing out a new album by Jamie that shows off her DiPiero, music publisher and co-founder of Tom-Leis Music; singing as never before, an exciting re-emergence of a and Garth Fundis, record producer/recording engineer. great artist.”

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Kari Jobe New Album And Headline Tour Christian Rock Band Carrollton Debut EP

Well-respected and Centricity Music’s new ® Grammy Award-nominat- rock band, Carrollton ed worship leader Kari Jobe (formerly Mosteller), is preparing for an impact- released their debut EP ful 2014 with her tour that Breathe In Deep February will coincide with her new 11. It features nine origi- album and live nal songs written or co- DVD, Majestic (Capitol written by members of CMG), to be released on the band joined by some March 25. Jobe’s Majestic of the most respected Tour will feature special guest Rend Collective which songwriters in Christian began February 27 and will conclude April 8. The tour will music, including David Leonard, Sam Mizell, Justin feature songs from Majestic that showcase what Jobe Ebach, Matt Armstrong and Josh Bronleewe, among oth- does so giftedly and gracefully – lead others into a unique ers. Breathe In Deep was produced by Paul Moak (Third worship experience. Day, Matt Maher) and was recorded in Nashville. The first Jobe’s Majestic was recorded live at the historic Majestic single from the EP is “Pass You By.” Theatre in her hometown of Dallas, Texas, and features her “Who the people are,” explains John Mays, Vice new single “Forever.” In addition to the release of Majestic, President of A&R, Centricity Music, “is more important to she will be releasing her first-ever full-length live concert Centricity Music than the music they make … Carrollton DVD. This DVD will also be a part of the physical deluxe … is the right fit for us. We’re excited for the rest of the edition of Majestic featuring bonus songs. “I am so excited world to be encouraged, not only by the music that about my new album Majestic,” shares Kari Jobe. “My pas- Carrollton is making, but the lives they are living.” sion in life is to lead worship and help people to connect to the presence of God. Worship changes the atmosphere of Casey Darnell Uses Various Music Genres our lives and makes us more aware of His presence at work in and through us. I cannot wait for people to con- Singer-songwriter and nect with these new songs and fill the earth with more North Point Worship worship to our Majestic King.” leader Casey Darnell has Co-writers include Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, expanded beyond his Reuben Morgan, Brian Johnson, Jason Ingram, Paul worship-focused debut to Baloche and her band mates along with a few others. cover broader subjects These songs are new anthems of worship and very con- and musical styles. The gregational. “I wrote for this album for two solid years and aptly self-titled result was able to co-write with some friends who absolutely shows that. “I’m not just a have a heart to write for Church,” states Jobe. “I am very Worship artist — what I excited for these new songs. And I am really looking for- do is not just for Sunday ward to the Majestic tour with Rend Collective. We are or gatherings,” Casey explains. Whether in the form of a going to just have a crazy good Worship anthem, modern Hymn, piano Ballad, even Pop- time in God’s presence and wor- Country tune, the focus of these songs is to motivate the shipping Him together.” Majestic listeners to take the scriptural call of love to heart. “I want follows the breakout sophomore to motivate people to put their words into action that … album Where I Find You, which lead to acts of service and a life that matches the lyrics — ® earned Jobe her first Grammy that’s what worship really is. It is the belief that ‘Worship Award nomination, which topped songs’ are more than songs we sing together at church, the charts at No. 1 and No. 10 on explains Darnell, “but rather a variety of songs, styles and Billboard’s National Christian, emotions that encourage us to love and serve each other Gospel and Top 200 Charts. ‘as unto the lord.’”

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PowerGospel Brandon Camphor & OneWay 2014 Tour Shonlock Unveils Sophomore CD

Brandon Camphor & Recording OneWay, one of the most artist exciting young vocal Shonlock bands on today’s musical releases his landscape, has sophomore announced their 2014 CD, A Tour. They released Night To nationally the video of Remember, their digital single, “You on March 18. Are God,” and the concept The CD will music video in summer be released 2013 on The Gospel Music Channel. As a dynamic East by Arrow Coast group they dance along the divide separating Records and Christian Pop and Urban Gospel music to create its own distributed unique hybrid that’s earning fans and followers from by Ingrooves across the globe. With shades of Rock and Funk, the and Capitol inspiring songs of Faith and Worship included fan Christian Distribution. The 10-track collection spotlights favorites “It’s Possible (Gotta Have Faith)” and “Bless The the emotion and power behind the intersection where life Lord.” Raised in a church-going family in the Washington, and faith meet. “I know lots of people have many differ- D.C. area, the enterprising singer-songwriter Brandon ent experiences in coming to know Christ and making Camphor cut a five-song EP To The One in 2005 while the decision to accept His love into their hearts,” said still in college. “We boldly proclaim that we are the gener- Shonlock. “… It is unforgettable, an eyes-wide-open ation who can change the world,” says Camphor. “Our encounter with the Creator who has always been there, mission is to be an example … to this generation.” has always known and loved you before you knew what true love was — it’s breathtaking. The CD focuses on that moment and surrounding experiences that all tie in to NEEDTOBREATHE New Album And Tour someone giving his or her life to Christ.” Shonlock collaborates with his production partners, NEEDTOBREATHE will Joshua Crosby (Owl City, Matt Kearney) and Solomon release their new “Soul Glow Activatur” Olds (TobyMac, Family Force 5), album Rivers In The and the set features guest vocals from Ryan Clark of Wasteland April 15 by Demon Hunter, Olds and longtime friend and mentor Atlantic Records/Word. TobyMac. Standouts include the title-track “A Night To This album is the follow up Remember” and the debut single “We Walk On Water.” “I to The Reckoning, a collec- wrote the latter for a friend who was going through a hard tion of Anthemic Rock that time,” Shonlock shared. “I wanted to remind him that he caught the attention of The wasn’t alone. God had not forgotten him. We all experi- New York Times, NPR, ence pain. … I want to encourage [others to] know that the Entertainment Weekly shore is closer than they think. The key is to keep our eyes and USA Today. “Difference Maker” from Rivers In The on God, knowing He’ll be with us.” Wasteland, which the band performed to close out the Shonlock began his career as a choreographer and 2013 Dove Awards, has impacted radio in a big way as the dancer working with heavy-hitting names in the music most added track at Christian Hot AC/CHR and the third business such as Aaliyah, Arrested Development and most added at Christian AC. GRITS, which eventually led him to hearing the Gospel The band’s relentless touring saw them captivate music from a fellow artist, laying the ground work for God’s plan fans at festivals such as Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, for his transformation. “We all start somewhere,” said along with standout performances on Letterman, Fallon, Shonlock. “And we all eventually get to a point of saying, Leno and Conan. However, the musicians began grap- ‘Okay, God. I’m tired of running. I can’t do it on my own, pling with both significant inner turmoil and the external and I need you, or I just won’t make it.’ The song pressure created by notoriety. After a well-deserved break, “Heartbreak” tells the story of the fight to surrender your all agreed that the answer was to return to the band’s roots hopes, dreams, fears and your ways for God’s.” and find the anchor of musical simplicity.

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PowerGospel VOTA Love Found Me Campaign Endless: Songs Of Eternity Released Surpasses Goal Forerunner Music, a Acclaimed ministry of the Christian Pop/Rock International House of band VOTA is signifi- Prayer in Kansas City, cantly closer to helping Missouri (IHOPKC), curb human traffick- released Endless: Songs Of ing from Nepal into Eternity in February. The India through the project launches an ongoing funding of five border worship anthology, cele- monitoring stations brating the best songs from with their Love Found IHOPKC’s more than 150 albums of worship, adoration Me campaign. Initiated and devotional music. Each volume is centered around a by the band in early specific theme, with Endless: Songs Of Eternity focusing 2013, in partnership with Tiny Hands International and on the second coming of Jesus, the millennial kingdom Taylor University, the Love Found Me campaign has sur- and eternity. With tracks from beloved IHOPKC worship passed its initial goal of raising $150,000 to fund five leaders, Misty Edwards, Matt Gilman, Cory Asbury, Jon monitoring stations on the border of Nepal and India for Thurlow and many others; it will inspire listeners to culti- five years. The stations will help prevent an estimated vate an eternal perspective in their daily lives. “We’re 3000 girls from being trafficked between the countries. delighted to release Endless: Songs Of Eternity as the first Through VOTA’s ongoing campaign, supporters are project in our newly formed Anthology series,” says Nick able to download the band’s latest release, Love Found Syrett, President, Forerunner Music. “This series has been Me, and a second acoustic recording, No Plan B, for a created [with] the best songs from our history and releas- donation of any amount. All proceeds go directly to Tiny ing them thematically. We are blessed to have such talent- Hands International. The campaign features a special ed worship leaders who show their faith so passionately video message from VOTA founding member and lead through their music.” vocalist Bryan Olesen, which can be viewed at love- foundme.org. “15,000 girls are taken across the border from Nepal into India each year and sold into sexual slav- Pillar Kickstarter Campaign For Album ® ery,” said Olesen. “There are 26 border points, each with a Grammy monitoring station, and our goal was to fund five of these Award-nominated for the next five years. We are thrilled to announce the and Dove Award- goal has been surpassed, and are grateful to all the sup- winning Rock porters who believe in this important cause. Together, our band Pillar efforts will be instrumental in helping to rescue as many announced their as 3000 girls from an unthinkable future.” return with the VOTA will be traveling to Nepal later this fall to visit launch of a one of the border monitoring stations. Formerly Casting Kickstarter cam- Pearls, VOTA has consistently been a Christian music fan paign. Pillar mem- favorite since its inception in 1997. Comprised of Bryan bers — Rob Beckley, Noah Henson, Kalel Wittig and Lester Olesen (lead vocals, guitar), Stefan Carlson (bass guitar), Estelle — are reuniting to create a new project for the first John Wooten (drums) and Justin Wantz (guitar, key- time in five years. “We are thrilled to be back as a band board), VOTA’s recordings include Casting Pearls (Inpop and write music that impacts lives, which is something Records), Live In Wichita (Inpop Records), VOTA (INO we have missed during our hiatus,” shares front man Rob Records), and 2013’s Love Found Me, produced by ® Beckley. “Since our last album, we’ve all had amazing life Grammy Award-winning Nathan Dantzler (Audio changes, focused on our families as husbands and fathers Adrenaline) and Riley Friesen (Family Force 5). Before — but we’ve had the void of creating music that changes fronting VOTA, Bryan Olesen is well-known as lead gui- people.” As a part of this new campaign, fans have many tarist for the Newsboys from 2003–2006. VOTA also opportunities — even a chance to join the band during founded the 180 Tour, a national high school assembly recording. “… We pray that these words will define us as program designed to encourage students in their charac- men, shape our music and extend to all ... This is the core ter and to expose them to the Gospel. of what we are inviting you to be a part of with us.”

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PowerGospel New Era Begins With MercyMe Francesca Battistelli Announces New Album

® Ending 2013 with Grammy Award- ® “Shake,” Grammy nominated artist and Award-nominated, 42nd Annual Dove American Music Awards’ Artist of the Award and Dove Year and Female Award winning Vocalist of the Year, band MercyMe Francesca Battistelli, is carries the enthusi- slated to release her asm into 2014 as third studio album, If they release their We’re Honest, on April eighth studio 22. Produced by ® album Welcome To Grammy Award- The New, available April 8 from Fair Trade. nominated and Dove Award-winning producer and her Collaborating with producers David Garcia and Ben longtime collaborator Ian Eskelin, the album features 11 Glover (TobyMac, Mandisa), this album represents a tracks all co-written by Battistelli. Contemporary Christian shift in tone for the multi-platinum selling group. Music’s best-selling new artist in 10 years, Battistelli’s “I feel like I am just starting to grasp who I am in debut album My Paper Heart received RIAA Gold certifi- ® Christ,” says lead singer Bart Millard. ”I grew up in a cation and a Grammy Award nomination while her somewhat legalistic environment [and now, I know that] sophomore effort Hundred More Years helped garner her … all the work was truly done on the cross and I cannot the 2011 Dove Awards for Artist of the Year, Female mess it up!” Last fall, MercyMe released “Shake,” their first Vocalist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the single from Welcome To The New. It was an instant hit Year. Battistelli’s new single “Write Your Story” has with audiences, gaining adds from 75 stations including received the most adds at Christian radio in one week with K-LOVE, Air 1, Salem Music Network, KLTY/Dallas and 73 stations. The singer also marked another career mile- more, while shooting up into the Top 20 on the Billboard stone when she made her debut at the historic Grand Ole ® ® National Christian Audience Chart. Opry performing her Grammy Award-nominated single “Free To Be Me” and her hit song “This Is The Stuff.” Battistelli will be touring in the coming months in Mark Schultz’s Second Cruise To Set Sail support of If We’re Honest that began with the Hands Of Platinum selling God Tour with Sanctus Real in February. “Hands Of God” artist Mark Schultz is a true is also the title of a newly-penned track on her album co- testament of All Things written by and featuring Sanctus Real’s Matt Hammitt. Possible. This month, he Launching on March 20 at Saddleback in Lake Forest, will embark on his second California, she’ll be featured on The Bible: Son Of God cruise, Mark Schultz & Tour 2014 from the Word Entertainment /LightWorkers Friends – All Things Media (Mark Burnett and Roma Downey) partnership. Possible Cruise. The inti- Battistelli also has songs on the companion CD to the fea- mate cruise, which ture film, with music inspired by the Epic Motion sails March 30-April 6, Picture, and companion CD, The Bible: Music Inspired By includes special guests: Christian artist Jimmy Needham, The Epic Miniseries, to the massive History channel acclaimed singer-songwriter Cindy Morgan, leading pas- mini-series The Bible. Francesca Battistelli debut in 2008 and has earned a tor and speaker Mike Glenn, worship leader Jaime ® Jamgochian and bestselling author Sigmund Brouwer. Grammy Award nomination for Best Gospel The multi-award winner recently wrapped up his All Performance, six Dove Awards including 2011 Artist of Things Possible Tour, visiting over 20 cities and selling the Year and 22 Dove Award nominations. Her debut out shows all across the country. The tour’s namesake is album, My Paper Heart (certified gold in 2012), and her from Schultz’ latest project, which includes his No.1 hit 2011 sophomore release, Hundred More Years, took the title track song. Following up the success of “All Things No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Christian Album charts. With Possible” is the release of his latest single “I Gave Up.” The over 978,000 sales and over 1.8 million single down- song just recently hit radio and is an honest confession of loads, she is the best-selling new artist in the genre in the letting go of the trivial things of this world. past decade.

PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 41 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/11/14 9:05 AM Page 42 10TOP 0 Nothing But Love Brian Free & Assurance Daywind No.Feb Mar 1 Song Title Artist Label Feb Mar Song Title Artist Label 10 1 Nothing But Love Brian Free & Assurance Daywind 19 51 He’s My Song The Old Paths Crossroads 5 2 Because He Loved Me Triumphant Quartet AMP Production Group 23 52 Rhythm Of Grace Crist Family Horizon 11 3 Preacher Tell Me Like It Is Greater Vision Daywind 71 53 God’s Still In Control Hyssongs Chapel Valley 15 4 The Borrowed Tomb Kingdom Heirs Sonlite 96 54 Loose Him Chuck Compton Capitol/Galilee Records 18 5 God’s Gonna Send A Revival Tribute Quartet Sonlite * 55 Cookes And The Hinsons Zach & Rodney Daywind 32 6 Oh I Want To See Him Taylors United Independent Artists * 56 Let The Healing Begin Guardians Quartet Independent 26 7 Whenever I Hear His Name The Hoskins Family Daywind 97 57 Wake The Land 11th Hour Crossroads 25 8 Seven Days Red Roots Red Hen 89 58 God Is Faithful The Page Trio Independent 41 9 If I’m Guilty Aaron & Amanda Crabb Daywind 45 59 Look Out The Window Akins Sonlite 22 10 Rock And Redeemer Browns StowTown * 60 Thank You Lord Soul’d Out Quartet Crossroads Music 38 11 I See Grace Booth Brothers United Independent Artists 94 61 Walk Together Children Isaacs Gaither Music Group 31 12 But For The Cross LeFevre Quartet Activate Records * 62 Some Day East Ridge Boys Independent 30 13 He Can Move That Stone Whisnants United Independent Artists 2 63 More Than Wonderful The Nelons Daywind 1 14 Footprints On The Water Gold City New Haven 20 64 Pray For Me Tony Gore Promised Land Records 37 15 Somebody’s Believing Bowling Family RiverHill Music Group 28 65 I’ll Never Let You Go Dunaways Independent 43 16 Sweeter As The Days Go By Canton Junction Difference Media Group 36 66 He Is Alive Browders Independent 4 17 We’ll Go Down Standing Up Barry Rowland & Deliverance Crossroads 27 67 Come Dirty, Leave Clean Paul’s Journey Sanctuary/Chapel Valley 55 18 So Good Charlotte Ritchie Jane’s Girl Music 44 68 Finally Free Marshall Hall Daywind 29 19 Look What God Is Doing Hope’s Journey Morris Music Group 40 69 Water In The Well Atoned Independent 16 20 Up Above The Talleys Crossroads 21 70 Faith Like That Gordon Mote New Haven Records 33 21 The Closer I Get To The Cross Crist Family Horizon 84 71 The Only Way Brenda McIntosh Independent 61 22 When I Get Home Primitive Quartet Mountain Heritage * 72 A Hill Worth Dying On McKameys Horizon/Crossroads 8 23 Salvation Station Three Bridges Mansion Entertainment * 73 No Two Ways Inspirations Horizon 13 24 This World Is Not My Home Amanda Fessant HIS Ministries 35 74 Jonah The Preacher Man LakeSide Mercy Road 3 25 Living In The Palace Legacy Five Daywind 42 75 God’s Love Is So Amazing The Dysart Family Crossroads 53 26 It Wouldn’t Bother Me To Be The Last Mark Bishop Sonlite/Crossroads * 76 Funeral Plans Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind 14 27 Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Ivan Parker Horizon * 77 Sometimes He Whispers Adam Crabb Daywind 54 28 I Still Am Your Child Watts, Rowsey & Bean Daywind * 78 God Has Been Good to Me Barry Rowland & Deliverance Crossroads 64 29 A Place For Us Michael & Delilah Kitts Independent 87 79 The Cure Natasha Owens Hang Productions 68 30 I Need You Wisecarvers Skyland Records 98 80 Redeemed Virginia Boys AkMusic 65 31 Wonderful Time Up There Mark Trammell Quartet Daywind * 81 The Blood Of Jesus Bledsoes Independent 66 32 Love Is Stronger Jason Crabb Spring House Music Group 93 82 Is This Not The Land Of Beulah Channing Eleton Crossroads 72 33 I Know How It Feels To Survive Jeff & Sheri Easter Spring Hill Music 79 83 First One To Get There, Last One To Leave Josh & Ashley Franks Oasis Records 9 34 Higher Ground Adam Crabb Daywind * 84 Walking With My Eyes On Jesus Beyond The Ashes StowTown 6 35 Revival Karen Peck & New River Crossroads * 85 Either Way Morgan Easter Daywind 95 36 Lift Up His Name Browders Independent * 86 Good News Ricky Atkinson & Compassion Resting Place Records 7 37 Hold On McKameys Horizon * 87 Stronger TaRanda Greene Independent 73 38 Jesus Can Change Your Life Mylon Hayes Family Independent * 88 Finish Well Karen Peck & New River Crossroads 92 39 The Blood And Its Power Perrys Daywind * 89 When He Calls I’ll Fly Away Talleys Horizon 78 40 Shine Zane And Donna King Independent * 90 Makes Me Wanna Go Skyline Boys Independent 99 41 Long Live The King The Old Paths Crossroads * 91 One More Goliath Carolina Boys Skyland Records 76 42 Love Of Christ Poet Voices Phil Cross Music * 92 Love Does Darin & Brooke Aldridge Mountain Home/Organic 90 43 We’ll Work Cathedrals Family Reunion Provident * 93 This Time I’m The One Bradys Independent 17 44 But God The Steeles Morris Music Group/Delta Sky * 94 Why Won’t Matter Stubborn Love Independent 91 45 Lead Me Home Freemans Independent * 95 Jesus Saves Steve Ladd Oak Hill Music 12 46 I’ll Never Get Over Inspirations Horizon 74 96 Heavy End Of The Cross Back Home Spin-N-Motion 70 47 Meanwhile Back At The Cross Gordon Mote feat. Voices Of Lee New Haven Records 49 97 Song Of A Lifetime Cross, Crabb & Bishop Sonlite 85 48 Just In Time Keith Barkley & Family Tradition Cherith Music Group * 98 My Lord Will Lead Me Home Lesters Independent 88 49 His Cross Georgia Independent * 99 Jesus Is More Than Enough Master’s Voice Spin-N-Motion 24 50 A Man Like Me Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind * 100 Life In The Storm Allen Family Independent

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Remembering Paul F. Crouch (1934-2013)

According to Matthew 25:21 — “His master replied, ‘Well Department of Television and Film Production, where he done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful created and managed the Christian films and audiovisual with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. productions. His next step was as the general manager at Come and share your master’s happiness!” No doubt, Paul KREL-AM in Corona, California, eventually purchasing a Franklin Crouch founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network minority ownership of the station before leaving in 1970 (TBN) heard those words on November 30, 2013. At the age to manage Christian stations KHOF-FM and KHOF-TV, of 79, following a decade-long battle with degenerative owned by a San Bernardino church. heart disease, his earthly journey ended. In 1973, Paul and Jan stepped out in faith to launch Under his leadership, TBN has surpassed others in Trinity Broadcasting Network with one small, low-power scope and ambition reaching a global audience of millions. station in Southern California. Over the next forty years, With a heart for the gospel of Jesus Christ, Paul spent his under his prayerful direction, TBN not only became life and energy using television for God’s purpose, building America’s most watched Christian network, but grew into TBN into “America’s favorite faith-and-family network …” the second largest television broadcast group in America Although not the first Christian network, TBN became the and the world’s largest religious broadcaster. Today TBN world’s largest religious network and America’s most and its 26 global networks and affiliates reach every watched faith channel. The network offers 24 hours of inhabited continent on 80-plus satellites and over 20,000 commercial-free inspirational programming which television and cable affiliates, as well as via the Internet. appeals to people in a wide variety of Protestant, Catholic Paul was known for preaching a gospel of prosperity. and Messianic Jewish denominations. The Praise-a-Thons on TBN generated millions a year in As a Pentecostal minister in the mid-1970, Paul had a donations. He channeled much of the revenue into chari- vision of a North America map on his ceiling, glowing ty, funding soup kitchens, homeless shelters and an inter- with pencil-thin beams of light that shot in every direc- national humanitarian organization, Smile of a Child, tion. “Lord,” he asked, “what does this mean?” According founded by Jan. In 2011, he donated more than 150 low- to Paul, God said one word to him — “Satellite.” Paul had power TV stations to Minority Media and been trying to spread the Gospel through a small televi- Telecommunications Council, which helps minorities, sion station in Tustin, but the vision changed his business women and other underrepresented communities own plan. He bought more television stations, piled on cable and operate TV and radio stations. channels and eventually satellites, filling the airwaves Through TBN, Paul had the opportunity to empower with evangelical programming until he had built the scores of ministries to expand their reach and influence. world’s largest Christian television system. With that leadership he helped to lead tens of millions of As the son of Assemblies of God missionaries to Egypt, individuals to Christ — an eternal harvest that he consid- he was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on March 30, 1934, and ered his most important legacy. Paul penned two auto- he attended Central Bible Institute (CBI) in Springfield, biographies and three novels. For his leadership in earning a degree in theology in 1955. His first taste of broad- Christian broadcasting, Paul was presented with three cast came from helping to establish the campus radio sta- honorary doctorate degrees, numerous local and national tion KCBI-AM. Two years later, he married Janice Bethany awards and appointed by President Reagan to the Private and moved to South Dakota as an associate pastor. The job Sector Initiative Project. paid so little that he moonlighted as a While acknowledged as a foremost leader in Christian radio DJ at KRSD-AM. Next step was television, Dr. Crouch maintained a characteristic modesty program director, and he was quickly concerning his role, preferring to emphasize countless promoted to head of KRSD-TV, NBC’s friends and partners who stepped alongside him and Jan new Rapid City affiliate — an impor- to make TBN a successful outreach. In addition to Jan, he is tant training ground that immersed survived by his sons Paul Jr., Matthew (Laurie), grandchil- Paul in the emerging field of broadcast dren and one great grandchild. Above all, in reflecting on television. his crucial role in TBN’s continuing impact, Dr. Crouch The General Council of the inevitably pointed to the importance of an undying faith Assemblies of God asked Paul in 1961 in God, which he characterized as “walking to the edge of to organize and operate its new all the light you have ... and taking one more step.” PS

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By The Grace Of God – Ext. 222By: Dennis Micheal

It is only by the grace of God that I am even writing engulf me, and this, because there is no other explanation for why I am again I asked the alive. At a young age, I was involved in methampheta- Lord to send me mine drug trades at top levels of the drug world. At times, someone to enter I had drug dealers and outlaw motorcycle bikers looking the house with me. for me, and I have had guns to my head. Not only did it As I was turning destroy many years of my life, but my sister committed down my mom’s suicide; my brother died of a heroin overdose; his son street, a police offi- committed suicide; three of my cousins drank themselves cer was turning at to death; a young man jumped in front of my truck and the exact time; I got committed suicide; and most of my childhood friends the officer’s atten- either died or in prison. tion and requested Many years ago, I went to Memphis with my guitar in his assistance. hopes of being discovered, but I didn’t know the Lord had The front door was locked. I went around back to the other plans. I ended up spending the entire time in my second floor window through which I always “sneaked to hotel room reading the and fro” in my youth. Gideon Bible. Thank God Thank God for guidance. It was then that the Instead, I went straight for guidance. It was then for the first floor win- that the Lord changed Lord changed me, and I have never been the dow; although usually me, and I have never same. When I returned home, I began visiting kept locked, it was been the same. When I the Cathedral in Philadelphia which was located open. I climbed returned home, I began through that window visiting the Cathedral in at 222 North 17th Street, and, for some reason, and let the police offi- Philadelphia which was that address always resonated in my spirit. cer in. I began calling located at 222 North 17th for my mom. When I Street, and, for some reason, that address always resonat- got to my mom’s bedroom, I found her on the floor ed in my spirit. I began dedicating my life to helping peo- between the bed and her chair. The police officer helped ple with drug/alcohol problems and put my guitar down. me pick her up. As you might recall, I asked the Lord to let I received a call one day from my sister telling me she me find her somewhere she had been unable to get to the couldn’t get in touch with phone. our mother. I told her that I was given the opportunity to tell her how much I I would drive down and loved her for the first time, while we sat there crying and check on her. While driv- talking. I received answers to both of my prayers. Later it ing to my mom’s house, was determined that my mom had a massive heart attack fear came over me that I and had been lying on the floor for sixteen hours. A few would find my mom dead. weeks later on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, my mom went Remembering that I want- to be with the Lord. ed to tell her I loved her, Soon after that date, I picked up my guitar and began the fear began to overtake playing music again. I wrote a song for my mom, “Wings me. Immediately, I began To Fly.” After many months of prayer, I ended up at TMC praying (talking) to the Studios in Nashville recording “Wings To Fly,” “I’m Lord saying that if I find Alright” and “Open Up Your Heart.” After the session, I my mom dead, I’ve lost my met Gene Higgins of HMG Nashville who loved the songs chance. I asked the Lord to and released “I’m Alright” to Inspirational Country radio. let me find her where she As I was leaving his office, Darlene gave me Mr. Higgins’ had been unable to get to business card. As I looked at his card, my eyes were drawn the telephone. toward his extension of 222, and, immediately, I felt in my Tremendous fear began to spirit that the Lord had placed him there for me. PS

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BLUEGRASS News Doyle Lawson Honored By Mountain Home Cumberland River Disbands And On “Tops” Lists For 2013 The eastern Bluegrass legend Doyle Kentucky-based Lawson was honored by outfit his record label Mountain Cumberland Home Music in January as River has Doyle Lawson & announced Quicksilver were present- their immediate ed with a glistening dissolution engraved plaque com- according to Pictured from left to right: : memorating their song John Lawless with Bluegrass Today. The group recorded a Fiddle player Jason Barie, “Dixie Road” topping the pair of albums for Rural Rhythm Records, and generated Doyle Lawson, and band a good bit of buzz through their association with the FX leader/dobro player Josh Swift. prestigious Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine network’s popular show Justified, starring Timothy Monthly Song chart at No. 1 for December 2013. Oliphant. They had a song included in season two filmed The No. 1 song “Dixie Road” is from Doyle Lawson & in Harlan County, where the band was based. That experi- Quicksilver’s 2013 release Roads Well Traveled on ence led the guys to write and record a song and video Mountain Home Music label, a division of Crossroads called “Justified” about the lead character in that show. Founding member Jamie Dean, who played banjo and Entertainment. “The folks at Crossroads have sure treated sang lead with the band, has moved his family to Florida me well,” said Lawson. “I appreciated the beautiful plaque, for a job outside the music business. Both distance and as well as all the honors which the song and album have scarcity of time spelled the end for Cumberland River. earned this year.” There are no plans for the remaining members Dustin In addition to reigning atop the Bluegrass Unlimited Middleton, Jamie Stewart, Brad Gulley and Gary chart, “Dixie Road” and Roads Well Traveled also scored Robinson Jr., to reform the group. places on several end-of-the-year “Tops” lists encompass- ing the best 2013 heard in Bluegrass and Country music, including: Bluegrass Today Top 30 Songs – “Dixie Road” at OATS Ends #6; Engine 145’s Best of Bluegrass Top 25 Albums – Roads Well Traveled at #16; That Nashville Sound Top Albums – According to the Out Among The Roads Well Traveled at #12 and That Nashville Sound Stars festival (OATS) website, Top Songs – “How Do You Say Goodbye to Sixty Years?” at “Goodbye!” is written. The previous- #20 and “When Love Is All You Want” at #86 ly scheduled 15th annual event for “We’re always honored when our music is embraced,” this year has been cancelled, and said Lawson, “and we were happy to see “Dixie Road” will no longer be held. The July 4 climb to No. 1 and be honored by our label for that weekend event in Benton, achievement. We appreciate Mountain Home … as well as Pennsylvania, was held on the site every fan, disc jockey, radio station and certainly of the Benton Rodeo Grounds, just Bluegrass Unlimited. It’s also an honor to be recognized west of Wilkes-Barre. The official statement is posted on among the year’s best, and we genuinely appreciate it!” the OATS website; it is with sadness that the OATS Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver were nominees for five Board of Directors announces the end of the OATS awards in the recent 40th Annual SPBGMA Awards held Bluegrass Festival. Throughout the years we have had February 2 in Nashville. Lawson was inducted into the the ability to bring Bluegrass legends and award-winning International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2012, the bands as well as introducing new and interesting bands same year DLQ garnered their first Inspirational Country to our audiences. Our success over the last 14 years ® Music Awards for Vocal Group of the Year. With nearly would not have been possible without the support of our ® 40 albums to their credit, DLQ have multiple Grammy , families, friends, patrons, musicians, vendors and the Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award nominations and most incredible volunteer staff, ever. Goodbye and are 7-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year. Thanks for the great memories!

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Bluegrass orating, we realized that given the Bluegrass Circle Promotions geography of our individual events Forge New Alliance … and our interest in supporting Song of the Mountains made this a Five promi- natural partnership and we are all nent business very excited to be part of it.” people have Bluegrass Circle Promotions’ first event is Song of the forged an Mountains Bluegrass Festival will be held May 1–3 in alliance as Louisburg, North Carolina, and will be hosted by Song Of Bluegrass Circle The Mountains TV host and VW Boys front-man, Tim Promotions, White. It will include performances from the best in Inc., to co-pro- Bluegrass, including Lonesome River Band, The Grascals, mote several VW Boys, Corey Hensley & Friends, Jim & Valerie Bluegrass festi- Gabehart, Dale Ann Bradley, Marty & Tim Raybon All-Star vals in the Southeastern United States. Cory Hemilright Show, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Michael (Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival), Lorraine Jordan Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Roys, Sister Sadie and (Bluegrass Christmas In the Smokies), John Locust many more. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit (Bluegrass in Cherokee), Don Mitchell (Blue Grass by the the Song Of The Mountains television program aired on Rock), and Tim White (Song of the Mountains Bluegrass PBS nationally. A web site for Bluegrass Circle Festival) form the group and will serve as officers of the Promotions is currently being developed. When complet- organization. Bluegrass Circle will handle management ed, it will be available at and promotion for all of the above events. www.bluegrasscirclepromotions.com and the group can “Each of us brings very unique strengths to the group,” be found on Facebook. said Lorraine Jordan. “When we started talking about collab- TOP BLUEGRASS 35 Pickin’ Like A Girl Daughters Of Bluegrass Blue Circle Records No.Feb 1 Mar Song Title Artist Label 61 Pickin’ Like A Girl Daughters Of Bluegrass Blue Circle Records 32That Janie Baker Marty Raybon & Full Circle Rural Rhythm 43It’s Just A Road The Boxcars Mountain Home 54Dear Sister Claire Lynch Compass Records 95Long Haul Trucking Man American Drive Rural Rhythm 10 6 Darker The Night, The Better I See Gibson Brothers Compass Records 87That’s All She Wrote Peter Rowan Compass Records 13 8 What’ll I Do Terry Baucom with Sam Bush John Boy & Billy 14 9 Gypsy Runaway Train The Roys Rural Rhythm 12 10 The Lives Of The Innocent Shannon & Heather Slaughter & County Clare Elite Circuit Records 17 11 Walk Together Children Isaacs Gaither Music Group 2 12 Blue Skies Uncle Kracker Sugar Hill 19 13 I Know How It Feels To Survive Jeff & Sheri Easter Spring Hill Music 22 14 Empire Della Mae Rounder 7 15 That’s Just The Way I Roll Dave Adkins & Republik Steele Rural Rhythm 20 16 When I Get Home Primitive Quartet Mountain Heritage 1 17 Old McDonald Sold The Farm Mark Newton & Steve Thomas Pinecastle Records 26 18 Big Blue Raindrops Del McCoury Band McCoury Music, MCM 11 19 Uneven Road Mark Houser & Bluegrass Drive Rural Rhythm 31 20 Blacktop Alan Jackson ACR Records LLC/EMI 30 21 That’s Kentucky Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road Pinecastle Records 32 22 Martha White, Lester & Earl Terry Baucom and Marty Raybon John Boy & Billy 34 23 A Man Like Me Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind 15 24 Go & Tell Jesus Tina Adair Band Tab Music Group 35 25 Grandpa Was My Guide Remington Ryde Poor Mountain * 26 More Life Darrell Webb with Rhonda Vincent Mountain Heart 16 27 He Included Me Primitive Quartet Mountain Heritage 18 28 All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road Pinecastle Records 21 29 Buy A Ring, Find A Preacher Gibson Brothers Compass Records * 30 Funeral Plans Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind 25 31 Wearin’ A Hole The SteelDrivers New Rounder 23 32 Never Give The Devil A Ride Brad Davis BlueGrass Valley Records * 33 Love Does Darin & Brooke Aldridge Mountain Home/Organic * 34 Wild Mountain Honey Junior Sisk & Joe Mullins Rebel Records 27 35 Coal Miner’s Blues The Boxcars Mountain Home

PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 47 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:42 PM Page 48 ALBUM REVIEWS By: Jack Nelson

ALBUMLOU REIDOF & THE CAROLINAMONTH 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT LIVE AT THE DOWN HOME

Lou Reid & Carolina have a new album out that celebrates the group’s 20th anniversary. The album was recorded live at the Down Home Studios in Johnson City, Tennessee. The album was recorded on December 1, 2012, and features 13 songs and an introduction by Tim White. Lou Reid & Carolina have been making great Bluegrass music since they formed in 1992 in Olin, North Carolina. This particular album captures the magic of this group. Some standout tracks are “Grass Lover,” “Time” and “When It Rains.” “Time” is a wonderful mid-tempo that will make you reminisce about days past. “When It Rains” is that last track on the album. This up-tempo song features some great musicianship, particularly the banjo and fiddle parts. This group can flat-out pick! The harmony is also wonderful on this barn burner. If you have never heard this traditional Bluegrass group you should check them out. This album would be a great place to start.

PRISCILLA OUELLETTE | NEARER

Priscilla Ouellette released an album last year that tackles the challenging feat of giving old Hymns a new feel. To hear these classic Hymns with modern production is really a treat. The album was produced by Jeff Nelson and it was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. Ouellette has a great voice that really shines on this project. Some of the standout songs are the title track “Nearer,” “Stand By Me” and “Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling.” The title track is a mid-tempo song with an ethereal feel that brings the powerful lyric to life. The final track on the album, “Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling,” is a piano-driven Ballad that is a fitting end to this album. It’s nice to hear such a creative take on Hymns that have been around for a long time. These songs will touch a whole new generation of people, simply because of the modern production. Congrats to Priscilla Ouellette for record- ing an album based on a great idea.

PASTOR JOE | A SERVANT’S SONG

Pastor Joe has a new album titled A Servant’s Song, which consists of seven songs, all of which were written by Joseph Greenfield – Pastor Joe himself. Tate Music Group released the album. The album was recorded at DSL Studio in Louisville, Kentucky, with the exception of the song, “Faith-Hope-Love,” which was recorded at Tate Music Studios. The album opens with the title track “A Servant’s Song.” This self-reflective song is about serving God the Father. “That’s When You Shine” is another song worth noting on this album. This Ballad is about the calming presence of God, even in the most troubling times. Pastor Joe’s honest delivery of these songs helps sell their message. He doesn’t have the strongest vocal, but his conviction makes up for his lack of range. This is a good collection of songs from Pastor Joe.

CHRIS WEIS BAND | BRAND NEW START

Inspirational-Country artist Chris Weis, has a new album title Brand New Start, which has 8 songs. Weis either wrote or co-wrote 6 of the 8 songs. The album opens with the title track “Brand New Start,” which is a haunting mid-tempo about new beginnings. The second song on the album, “I Need Your Love” is a Ballad about needing the love of someone and/or God. The harmonies in the chorus really make this song standout. “Different Kind Of Crown,” which is one of the two songs Weis did not write, but is definitely worth mentioning. This song leans more Country than the others, in that it is an honest, self-reflecting song about being thirsty for a different kind of crown. The play on Crown Royal and God’s crown is clever and Weis pulls it off well. While this album may or may not top the charts in the Country or Christian charts, Weis knows who he is as an artist, which is extremely important. Weis is also a solid songwriter.

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AlbumReviews BRYAN POPIN | YOU CAN MAKE IT STELLA PARTON | RESURRECTION

On October 22, 2013, Bryan Popin Stella Parton has a new double-disc released his album You Can Make It. album out titled Resurrection. The Popin is a Worship artist, a writer concept for the album is to remix and a producer, and this new project some of her previous recordings into showcases all of those talents. The dance mixes. In essence, she has album opens with an energetic ‘resurrected’ her previous song by song, “Keep On Praisin’,” which having them all remixed. Some of the really sets the tone for the album. standout songs are “Danger Of A The second track “I Can Make It” is Stranger,” “I Want To Hold You” and another track full of fun and energy. “Trouble On The Line.” To hear Stella This soulful song will definitely Parton’s vocal against the techno make you want to stand up, waive grooves of the dance mixes is defi- your hands in the air and dance. This particular track nitely interesting. For an artist to reinvent themselves in features Byron “Mr. Talkbox” Chambers. Other tracks worth noting are a creative manner like this is always a great thing. The album was pro- “Awesome God” and “All I Can Give You.” “Awesome God” is such a great duced by Stella herself and was executive produced by Brant Moll. If you track. The positivity in each of the songs on this album is contagious. are familiar with Stella Parton and her music, you should check this album Popin has a great voice, but more importantly, he has great delivery. out. “I Reach Out To You” is another song to check out as well. This certain The production on this album is spectacular as well. From listening to song has a great vibe – almost Cher-like. Overall, this album is very inter- this album, you can tell that Popin’s live show must be unbelievable. It’s esting and nice mix-up to the everyday grind. really nice to hear fun, positive, energetic music that praises God and encourages the listener to do the same. JASON STURGEON | CORNFIELDS & COAL DAVID HARRIS | SIMPLE MAN Jason Sturgeon released a new sin- David Harris is a simple man and gle towards the end of 2013 and that is reflected in his album, partnered with Boot Barn to release which is appropriately titled Simple a new album Cornfields & Coal. Man. From listening to all 14 Sturgeon was born and raised in songs, Harris has strong, but sim- rural Indiana, which helped make ple values and takes pride in that the deal with Boot Barn an easy lifestyle, which is very respectable. decision. Sturgeon’s new single, His acoustic music is similar to “Angel Eyes,” is a new rendition of some Western projects, in that the the Jeff Healey song “Angel Eyes.” production is very simple, as are Sturgeon’s vocal on this lazy, feel- the lyrics; however, what these good song is great. There is a touch songs say are extremely important. of alternativeness to his vocal, and it really works. You In the opening track, Harris encourages us all to might even like this version better than the original. Other songs to ‘take a little time’ to enjoy life: slow down, take a breath, work hard, check out on this album are “Lost Our Minds” and “I Never Got To Be Your rest and give thanks to God. From the liner notes, you can tell that Dad.” Sturgeon shows his rocking side with “Lost Our Minds,” while tack- these songs have all been a work-in-progress. For example, “No Other ling the horrible topic of losing a child on “I Never Got To Be Your Dad.” Way” was written in 2000, while “You Get To Me” was written in 2011. This album covers a lot of ground and is really well-produced. Keep an ear It’s nice to hear a stripped-down, acoustic album in a world of slick pro- out for “Angel Eyes” on your local radio station. duction and vocal tuning. JOHN RANDOLPH | SOAKIN’ UP THE SON RACHEL TIMBERLAKE | RACHEL TIMBERLAKE

For nearly 40 years, John Randolph Rachel Timberlake has a new album has dreamed of making an album. out. The self-titled album was pro- That dream has finally come true. duced in Nashville, Tennessee. Randolph’s new album Soakin’ Up Some of the musicians on the The Son has been released. It fea- album are Tully Kennedy and Rich tures twelve songs that are a mix- Redmond, both who play with Jason ture of outside and self-penned Aldean. Timberlake has a great songs. Randolph combines Country vocal. It is Country, believable and music with inspirational lyrics. The has a great range. She also has a album opens with the song, “The great personality when she sings. Great Adventure,” which compares Some of the focus tracks are life to a great adventure and jour- “Jesus Is For Losers,” “Hardest Fall” ney. The title track “Soakin’ Up The Son” is a well-writ- and “Bigger Better Dealer.” In a time when it is hard for ten song with a great play on words. Other songs to listen to are “I’m Your female Country artists to get played at radio, it’s refreshing to hear a Man” and “A Star Is Born.” The album closes with the latter song. This female artist who has an identity, knows what she wants to say and mid-tempo song about the Christmas season reminds us of the real rea- knows how she wants to say it. Keep an eye on this up-and-comer – son for the Christmas holidays – the birth of Jesus. It was written by P. with the right record, she could have a real shot at having a hit. This Brandt. Overall, Randolph has a good vocal and delivers these songs with album is different than what other female Country artists are doing, in passion and believability. that it rocks, it’s Country and it has attitude. PowerSourceMusic.com March 2014 49 PowerSource 03_14_PowerSource 03_14 2/10/14 4:42 PM Page 50 Current Singles JEREMY PHIFER JENNIFER NICKERSON “Take The L Out Of Lover” “Keep On Keepin On” Tempo: UPBEAT Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville Country Single HMG Nashville Country Single This is a hit song waiting to happen Dallas native Jennifer Nickerson is — written and performed by the sea- back and better than ever with her soned entertainer Jeremy Phifer, new single “Keep On Keepin On.” This “‘Take The L Out Of Lover,’ and, as the is a great ‘feel good song’ about real lyrics say, ‘it’s over.’” It is definitely a song with an infectious life. “Keep On Keepin On” is also going to cross over into hook! Jeremy is not only a professional entertainer and the Country genre. Jennifer will be promoted to the Music songwriter; he is also an A-list guitar player. Jeremy is Row charts starting in early 2014 as well as Inspirational already making a name for himself on Music Row, and they Country. Jennifer Nickerson is a new light in the darkness. anxiously awaited the release of this new hot single at radio She seems to spread hope wherever she sings. God calls now. Compared to Travis Tritt and a few other ‘outlaw’ people for different things in life, and Jennifer has a call of God that goes above and beyond. She is a singer-songwriter, Country singers, Jeremy Phifer will stand with any major who is working on taking her music career to the next level. artist in the industry today. He is the best kept secret in Best wishes to Jennifer. Paris, Texas. There’s a new outlaw in town, and his name is Jeremy Phifer. Remember it, because you will hear it again ROSS DAIGLE – “All I Owe” and again. Tempo: MEDIUM HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 CINDY LEE ALDEN Ross Daigle, who once made music in & NATHAN STANLEY Baton Rouge, now makes music in “Me & God” Nashville. An original songwriter, pro- Tempo: MEDIUM ducer, instrumentalist and one- HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 time worship leader, Ross has been per- forming since he was 15, and, in his ministry, he has traveled Cindy Lee Alden is starting off the the US and the world. Now as a husband and father of two, New Year with a single from her new he has spent the last 10 years developing his songwriting in a upcoming album His Royal Stamp. It way to make the Gospel of Jesus Christ widely known and is a cover of Country artist Josh Turner’s hit song “Me & non-ignorable without putting off the hearer. Ross blends a God.” The original version featured Dr. Ralph Stanley trad- unique Americana flair with unpredictable Rock riffs, ing verses with Josh Turner. Nathan Stanley, Dr. Ralph solos and even tinges of Bluegrass and Country, making him Stanley’s grandson, lends crisp, solid vocals to the current versatile when it comes to crossover sounds. His latest EP, On duet with Alden, whose own vocals are clean and pleasing to The Journey, tells a heartfelt story of God’s incredible mercy the ear. Alden’s “Me & God” is sure to be a favorite of and acceptance of sinners into His family while also asking Inspirational Country fans and radio. The blend of Alden why bad things happen to those He loves. “All I Owe” is an and Stanley’s voices gives this song an overall smooth exuberant praise to Christ, who by His blood has forgiven the sound. The simplicity of the lyrics and the catchy melody debt of sin for any who believes. Ross stays busy as a luthier will have you singing along … This is a great version of a pop- (guitar maker), but he spends time with family and friends, ular song, ask for it at radio. along with writing and sharing his music with everyone.

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Promotions JIM ANTHONY STEVE RICHARD & LAURA DODD “Who Do You Think” “The Rock On Which I Stand” Tempo: MEDIUM Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 Singer-songwriter Jim Anthony is a Force MP Entertainment’s Steve Minnesota native and Nashville Richard is once again teaming up with 2012 Inspirational Country recording artist with seven critically ® acclaimed albums and a string of per- Music Awards Female Vocalist of the formance and songwriting accolades that reflect a fifteen- Year Laura Dodd for a new single, “The Rock On Which I year music career … and he’s just getting started. Lately, Jim Stand,” to be serviced to radio this month. Their previous has been hard at work releasing an album each of the last No. 1 single, “I See You In Everything,” won® the pair the 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Vocal Duo of three years while regularly playing churches, fairs, festivals ® and conferences. “Who Do You Think” is a song that reflects the Year. Steve, the Inspirational Country Music Awards on the selfless acts we commit for the benefit of those we New Artist of the Year in 2009, has been unstoppable since, with chart-topping hits including, “Eighty Acre love. This song thoughtfully walks the listener through a Church,” “Love’s Gotta Go Somewhere” and “Toothbrush,” series of sacrificial examples beginning with the loving acts in addition to numerous nominations in the categories of of a mother who devotes her life to her family expecting Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and a nothing in return; then, moves on to a husband who puts first-ever indie win in the category of Video of the Year in his life on the line for his wife. “Who Do You Think” appro- 2012. His current solo single “Keep On Rollin’,” was No. 1 in priately ends by highlighting the perfect example of sacrifi- December on the Power Source Country Chart and is in cial giving: Christ’s death on the cross. the Top 5 on Inspirational Country Music Charts and climbing. Steve plans to release a new album in 2014 and REBECCA LINDA SMITH continue his Reclaiming Hope Tour. “Purrfect Love” Tempo: UPBEAT RUSS NOTTINGHAM HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 “Maybe” Here comes a peppy Country Gospel Tempo: MEDIUM song about our pets by Rebecca Linda HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 Smith. “Purrfect Love” is not a typo Russ Nottingham is starting 2014 off although Copyright and BMI first regis- with excitement, not only with the tered the song as ‘Perfect Love’ until corrected. While driving release of his newest single, but nomi- back home, after a week on the Texas Gulf Coast, the artist’s nated in two different categories of husband Dr. Robert Frank Smith was inspired as Rebecca awards as Male Horizon and Male songwriter. His single was talking about how she missed her pets. She asked him “Maybe” states that no matter a person’s present or past walk to write the song while he was taking a break from driving. It of life; amount of money or regard from others; God loves us was penned in a matter of 30 minutes just before it became all the same. One phrase in the chorus says it all: “I may not too dark to see. The artist was given co-writing credit be good enough to be your friend, but I’m good enough for because a lyric was kept if Rebecca Linda liked it, but dis- Him.” Coming from bars and nightclubs, Russ can attest to carded if not. The artist sings about the ‘purrfect love’ shown the unconditional love and relentless pursuit of our Heavenly by our pets who love us without measure just like God did Father and that through all of our faults and failures, we are on that cross with His precious blood. never out of God’s reach. Play Russ Nottingham brand new single release, “Maybe” and bless your radio audience. DAVID HARRIS “No Other Way” CHAREÉ WHITE Tempo: UPBEAT “Did I Matter” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 Tempo: MEDIUM David is a native Texan who is cur- HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 rently living in the mountains of Following the successful release of Northern New Mexico. He has been a “Dirt Road Prayer,” 2013 Inspirational ® worship leader and singer-songwriter Country Music Awards New Artist of since the age of 19 using guitar and piano as his primary the Year Chareé White brings you a instruments. He has one CD called Simple Man, which con- new radio single, “Did I Matter,” from her debut album sists of 14 original songs and includes the debut single release Stronger. This heartfelt song asks listeners to look back “No Other Way.” This is a song about people who came face-to- over their lives to see if they are making a meaningful and face with Jesus, but did not recognize Him or even know who lasting difference in this world. The lyrics offer hope and He was until He was gone. Someday, we will all meet Him inspiration while encouraging the listener to embrace each face-to-face. When that time comes, will each of us recognize day with faith, hope and laughter! Between the catchy Him? His CD consists of half Christian and half secular songs, melody, pure Country vocals and a thought provoking each one with a powerful message. Radio audience will love message, DJs will want to make sure they get this song out David Harris’ new single release “No Other Way.” there for everyone to hear!

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Promotions TOMMY BRANDT KATE MCRAE “Country Boy” “A Little Bit” Tempo: MEDIUM Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 HMG Nashville Country Single This self-penned song from hit Kate McRae is a spirited artist from maker Tommy Brandt tells about the the heart of east Texas. With her sultry simple values he was raised with in vocals, playful lyrics and powerful emo- comparison to the world’s standards of tion, she delivers Country infused with today. With his smooth Country voice, this song is sure to Rock, Pop and a little Blues. A prolific songwriter with a large take you back through your childhood memories. He sings catalog of original music, Kate has been singing, writing and about the changes in the food that we eat, to the music we performing for as long as she can remember. In her heart, she listen to and how we’ve taken prayer out of school. Tommy’s feels like this is what she was born to do. She moved to prayer is that this message will encourage you to re-evaluate Nashville after high school to be a Country music artist and the standards that you’re living by and passing down to the released her first album, Nothing But Shades, while at Belmont University in 2010. Her highly-anticipated sopho- next generation. Please visit TommyBrandt.org to hear more more album, Warning Label, is due for release later this fall. If encouraging, life building music. the early reviews are any indication, 2013 is shaping up to be a really big year for Kate McRae. She continues to perform and MIKAYLA LYNN write music with her band Texas Medicine, and they are tak- “Good Old Fashion Romance” ing the south by storm. Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 JOE LOFTUS Mikayla Lynn, a Top 10 Nominee for “Can't Take The US Youth in Music, is releasing her third From The USA” single “Good Old Fashion Romance” Tempo: MEDIUM from her popular debut CD One Wave HMG Nashville IC Single At A Time. In today’s society, where positive role models are Joe Loftus has been singing for over hard to find, relationships and marriages seem disposable, five decades and has written over 80 many people long for the days of our parents and grandpar- songs. He gives credit for his talent to his ents when a date consisted of holding hands and sharing a Irish mother who relied on God and music for giving her the Coke. Mikayla does a wonderful job of describing the strug- strength to raise ten kids. Joe bought his first guitar while in gles and disappointments that young women face when the U.S. Navy in 1963. After serving in Viet Nam, he and his searching for Mr. Right. This is a great up-tempo song that brother played music around hundreds of campfires. In 1980, gives hope to all who are searching for that good old fash- he entered an alcohol treatment center where he encountered ioned romance. God's love which freed him from addiction and gave him the inspiration to begin writing songs. One of Joe’s passions is to STEVE SHIREY bring joy to the elderly. Since retiring as a pipefitter, he sings with a non-profit group that performs at nursing homes. Joe “When I Got Saved” and his wife Jane live in Hudson, Wisconsin. Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 Steve Shirey is an Inspirational STEVE VAUS Country singer, songwriter and “Heal This Land” recording artist. He started singing at Tempo: SLOW six years of age at Herty Baptist HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 church in Lufkin, Texas, where he lived with his grand- “Heal This Land” is the follow-up to mother. In his first band, he sang music by The Beach Steve Vaus’ debut release “The Jesus Road” which climbed to the Top 10 on Boys and The Beatles. When he started singing Country the Inspirational Country chart. Steve is music, he was influenced by people like Merle Haggard, ® a 2010 Grammy Award winner, and he’s won over a dozen Conway Twitty and Elvis Presley. He was also influenced Emmy Awards. He has performed with the Billy Graham by Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart. Steve was saved in 1990 Crusade; at the White House (four times); Grand Ole Opry and began singing in his home church in Baytown, Texas, and has shared the stage numerous times with 2013 ® where he resides today. He went through theological semi- Inspirational Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of the nary and began evangelizing and singing his own Year Mary James. Steve has also appeared on-stage or worked Christian/Inspirational music. In 1996, he recorded his in studio with artists such as Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, first album and his first national release to radio was titled Randy Travis, Leann Rimes, Sarah Evans, Kenny Loggins, “Glory Road.” He is currently in full-time music ministry Paul Overstreet, Steve Wariner and others. “Heal This Land” with a chart climbing single, “When I Got Saved.” His deep- is from Steve’s newest CD Praise & Patriotism. Brand new est desire is to use the gifts God has given him to spread single release from Steve Vaus “Heal This Land” is now at the Gospel of Jesus Christ! your favorite radio station; call and request this song!

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Promotions ISAAC COLE – “I’m Just A Kid” KRISTINA CRAIG Tempo: UPBEAT “Nowhere To Be” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 Tempo: MEDIUM Isaac Cole has been hard at work HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 and has recently co-written 5 new An Inspirational Country Music ® songs with 4 experienced writers. Isaac Awards Top 10 nominee for Female believes that each writer has been Vocalist of the Year, Christian Country influential in helping mold him as an singer-songwriter Kristina Craig of The artist. “I’m Just A Kid” is the first release and title track Kristina Craig Band, weaves together the best of Country taken from his new EP that was recently recorded and pro- and Christian music. “Nowhere To Be” featured on the Angel duced by Tommy Brandt. It explains Isaac’s perspective With Tattoos album, Craig reminds people to “love where about his youthful country life experiences. It is wonderful- they are, yet go where they love to be; while taking some ly written through his eyes along with his co-writer and chances along the way!” “Nowhere To Be” was written by long-time friend, Von McCommons. It’s an audience Kristina Craig and Greg Giovannetti and produced by Todd favorite and resonates with young and old alike! With Lombardo and Smith Curry. Power Source Magazine’s strong vocals and a sincere delivery DJs will want to make album review described “Nowhere To Be” as a “delightful sure “I’m Just A Kid” is at the top of their playlists. Be sure harmony piece that leads into a feel-good, up-tempo to check out the rest of Isaac’s new songs. The talent keeps melody.” The Kristina Craig Band crosses generational lines, getting better and better with this gifted young man. with a show that delivers traditional Country music and contemporary radio hits. They are filling venues ranging VICKIE LYNN ANDREWS from churches to rodeo arenas, fairs and festivals, as they “God Is Faithful” prepare for their 2014 Small Town America Tour. Tempo: MEDIUM HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 DENNIS MICHAEL The words to “God is Faithful” came “I Wonder If You Ever to Vickie as she meditated on how Think Of Me” many times her belief, trust and Tempo: MEDIUM dependence on God’s promises HMG Nashville Country Single brought her through the ‘hard knocks of life.’ Throughout Dennis Michael has been on the Power her life she has always been aware that Satan’s plan is to Source Inspirational Country music destroy, but her deep-rooted belief in and reliance on God’s chart since August and still receiving faithfulness always proved true. ”I get goose-bumps when I airplay at radio. Dennis Michael is releasing his second sin- think of how many times He has been faithful,” Vickie explains. ”His omnipresence never leaves us or forsakes us; gle “I Wonder If You Ever Think of Me” to Mainstream He is our Protector (angels watch over us); He is our Provider Country and Music Row. With an idea of writing a love song, (provides all of our needs according to His riches in glory) Dennis began strumming his guitar and imagined how and He is our Peace (the Prince of Peace). This song, as well many people have allowed love to walk out of their lives as many others, is created as a result of God’s word, life expe- without even realizing it until past memories return. This riences and conversations with friends and family. ”God is song will touch the heart of every radio listener. The words Faithful” is one of Vickie’s favorite songs because it sums up are full of passion and once you hear it, you will want to lis- all of her expectations of God. With an almighty God like ten over and over again. Not only do the words bring a heart- ours, we could only think of Him as Omnipotent! felt meaning, Dennis’ vocals will captivate your soul. This song has “hit” written all over it. TIM HUTCHINSON “The Love Of My Life” SANDY DAVID Tempo: MEDIUM “This One Is Mine” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 Tempo: MEDIUM “The Love Of My Life” is Tim’s first HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 release to radio from his debut album “This One Is Mine” is the title cut and Lookin’ At You. Just in time for second release from Sandy’s current Valentine’s Day, this song is meant to album. “This is a very personal song for both strengthen and encourage marriages. Tim wrote this me,” says Sandy. “I experienced it all song to his wife Lisa. It speaks of a marriage with Christ at first-hand. The death of a close friend, followed by my the center being a fulfilling journey that can weather all cir- daughter leaving home was very traumatic, but God, in His cumstances a marriage may encounter. The song speaks of perfect love, reminded me through this song that these peo- two people that are not only in love but are best friends. No ple, who were so dear to me, were even more precious to marriage is ‘peaches and cream’ all the time, but all mar- Him. He had everything under control!” Sandy’s hope for riages can stand the test of time when Christ is the glue. This this brand new single release “This One Is Mine” is that song was written together with his producer Nick Coetzee. everyone who hears it will be reminded that God is in con- You can find Tim’s music on his website or on iTunes. Tim trol and if you belong to Him, there is nothing life can throw is looking forward to releasing future songs off the album. at you that God can’t handle!

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Promotions EMILY FAITH STEPHEN REW “Wings On Our Dreams” “Another Hero Is Headed Home” Tempo: MEDIUM Tempo: SLOW HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 Emily Faith has been blessed with a “Another Hero Is Headed Home” has God-given love and talent for music. taken new artist Stephen Rew on an Her music has helped her to get amazing journey since it was first through many challenges throughout played at the memorial service of a fire- her life. Recently, she was diagnosed with some visual disor- fighter friend in August 2012. Stephen was inspired to write ders that affect the way she perceives and processes writing. the song as a tribute to the faith legacy he received from his These disorders are believed to be a result of her premature father and other spiritual heroes. Throughout his childhood birth; she faces more testing and therapy to try to correct the in Europe and during his service as a pilot in the USAF, disorders. In Emily’s words, “Many face challenges but it Stephen was influenced by the everyday heroes he met doesn’t mean that I should look for special favors, because around the world. His career as an airline pilot has given others have challenges that are greater than mine. Instead I him the opportunity to learn from other cultures, meet an want to be an example to others facing challenges to never incredible variety of people and to carry his faith to almost allow them to affect their goals and dreams.” The most every continent. Stephen believes that music is a powerful appropriate song release off of her new CD Oklahoma force that transcends language and cultural barriers. He Dreams is titled “Wings On Our Dreams.” This song speaks hopes this song encourages all of us to honor the heroes in to her very situation. As the lyrics state, “All God’s children our lives and to build a worthwhile legacy. yearn to fly/ Burn their names across the sky/ One sweet moment will all rise/Above these earthly things/ When we SUSAN TILLMAN grow wings on our dreams.” “My Heart Will Go On” Tempo: SLOW FARON HANES PROJECT HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 Susan’s new single “My Heart Will FARON “Against All Odds” Go On” is highly requested at her con- Tempo: MEDIUM certs. It speaks to the human need for HMG Nashville IC Vol. 202 HANES love and compassion. Susan truly “Against All Odds” is a song that God believes that God placed us here to share those with others. inspired Faron to write. “He is always Music is one way, whether it be Gospel (her favorite) or secu- PROJECT with me,” shares Faron, “and I wanted lar. Working full-time in a skilled nursing facility, Susan has to send Power Source one of my songs, many opportunities to share music or just a cup of water (as especially this release because every believer goes through Jesus spoke of). “God and HMG allowed me to share this hard times. God can and will see you through hard times. song,” explains Susan, “and I will continue singing as long as My song is to worship God and for my undying love for God gives me breath and strength. My husband Lamar and I Him. He has pulled me out of bad situations and has helped have served in ministry for many years, and my music has me ‘Against All Odds.’ I’ve done nothing to deserve his love. allowed me to help with choirs, singing groups and I’ll never be able to thank him enough for saving my life concerts. Thank you to HMG for your encouragement and from sin and eternal death, so I try to live as Jesus did. I want support. May this song, ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ bring you to write more songs about God and his mighty love for all, JOY as my heart sings to yours!” especially for the lost and unsaved; to give inspiration and hope to believers. And that the power of prayer will also help you, as it did for me and to put it into music. Praise God, the JOHNNY JONES almighty King of Kings.” “Someday Things Are Gonna Get Better” Tempo: MEDIUM HMG Nashville IC Vol. 201 With all the bad and sad news in the world lately, this new single from Johnny Jones might just be the GOOD NEWS everyone has been waiting for. He wrote this song with Cindy Hughlett, and it was produced by Gerald Smith. Johnny hopes it might rekindle faith and reach unsaved peo- ple while sharing Christ’s love for us all. This positive and uplifting song is the first release from his forthcoming CD that will have original material for fans to enjoy. “Someday Things Are Gonna Get Better” has Johnny’s harmonica play- ing that listeners love to hear. With this album, he has used talented Nashville musicians from his first Nashville record- ing session. It will be on airwaves around the country and also in the mix with other great Inspirational Country music.

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