GOSPELMUSIC.ORG JUNE 2016 WHAT’S GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE INSIDE INDUSTRY Q&A: Faron Dice, Chief Q&A with Faron Dice, Chief Content Officer, Content Officer, WAY-FM WAY-FM Celebrations and News By Michael Nolan WAY-FM’s Chief Content Officer Faron Dice Radio Movement is celebrating 30 years in radio—20 years as a DJ and 10 years working behind the scenes. When he first hit the airwaves, listeners were Appearances in Film/TV eager to hear Keith Green, Petra and White Heart. These days, it’s a whole new world Top Adult Cont. Songs with so many sources readily available for listeners to access music. Let’s tune into Top Gospel Songs the current state of radio with Faron. Top Rock Songs Let’s start with stats. Give us a scope of your network’s impact. Overall Chart Toppers Faron Dice (Continued...) Movement Newly minted Morton Records welcomed NEWS Urban Inspirational artist JoJo Martin to #PRAYFORJAY its roster. Maroon 5’s PJ Morton recently Big Daddy Weave bassist Jason Columbia Records formed the label and signed JoJo to a (Jay) Weaver is battling a serious announced the signing record deal. infection that required the of Reach Records’ amputation of both feet. Jay is now founder and flagship artist GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter Jeff recovering at home. A fund has been Lecrae. Through his new Pardo extended his worldwide publishing set up to help the Weaver family deal with Columbia, the deal with Capitol CMG Publishing. with out-of-pocket medical expenses award-winning hip-hop estimated at $150,000. Donations artist will also continue to release music Capitol CMG can be made at this link: https:// through a cooperative agreement with announced the www.youcaring.com/jason-jay- Reach Records. signing of Nashville- weaver-582813. Cards can be sent based band The to: 3228 Laurel Drive, Gulf Breeze, Daywind Music Publishing added Devin New Respects, who FL 32563. A Facebook page at “Pray McGlamery to its roster of songwriters. are featured on for Jay” has been set up to provide Devin is currently the lead singer for Ernie The Heartland Tour this month alongside updates on his condition. Haase & Signature Sound. Lecrae and Switchfoot. GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016 Movement On May 12, Natalie Rend Collective’s Gareth and Ali Jason Crabb Grant and her 9-year- Gilkeson celebrated the birth of their made his old daughter, Gracie, second child, Lochlainn Fynn Gilkeson, solo debut at met with members of June 3. The couple’s newest addition joins Carnegie Hall Congress at Capitol Hill big brother Arthur. June 4. to speak on behalf of the more than 24 million Mark Mattingly (Creative Trust) and Americans who suffer singer/songwriter Lindsay McCaul The Browders celebrated an with asthma following a scary stint in the welcomed their first child, a son, June 6. unprecedented six consecutive No. 1 ICU last December when Gracie suffered Malachi Lewis Mattingly weighed 6 lbs. radio singles from their 2013 release, Time from pneumonia complications and a and 15 oz. Machine, at a party held at BMI in May. severe asthma attack. NEEDTOBREATHE bassist Seth Bolt Multiple Southern Gospel couples celebrated Provident Label Group and Essential married Tori Haynes in Charleston over wedding anniversaries this month, including Records announced the signing of singer/ Memorial Day weekend. Jason and Kelly Clark of The Nelons (June songwriter Zach Williams to their artist 4), Joseph and Lindsay Habedank (June 12) roster. His debut single, “Chain Breaker,” and Bill and Michelle Shivers of Brian Free is vying for adds at radio now. Royal & Assurance (June 20). Tailor frontman Tauren Wells exited the group to embark on a solo career. Lauren Daigle was named Artist of He’s already released a new song titled the Year at the 4th annual K-LOVE Fan “Undefeated,” which features Reach Awards, held June 5 at Nashville’s Grand Records’ KB. Ole Opry House. Other big winners of the Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & night included for KING & COUNTRY and Veteran music agent Mark Claassen New River) was awarded an Honorary Danny Gokey, among others. returned to WME, bringing with him Doctorate of Divinity degree from Toccoa an artist roster that includes Lincoln Falls College for her lifetime of ministry Brewster, Switchfoot, Gungor, Kutless service. and Thousand Foot Krutch, among others. Claassen will be based in the Jeff Stice, affectionately known as “Mr. company’s Nashville office. Piano Man” in the Southern Gospel world, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Mark Lowry Louisiana Baptist University. TBN co-founder Jan Crouch passed away joined The Harper May 31 at the age of 78. Agency’s roster Christian Country singer Chris Golden for booking garnered his first No. 1 on the CASHBOX RADIO representation. Christian Country Chart with “A Different Light.” Former Third Day member Tai Anderson WPER/Fredericksburg (Positive Hits) was named president of The Recording New Fair Trade Services artist John hires Dwayne Harrison as Operations Academy’s Atlanta Chapter. Tibbs celebrated the 100th running Manager/Music Director. of the Indy 500 by performing at three CELEBRATIONS/MILESTONES morning services and a public chapel KLFF/San Luis Obispo “Life 89.3” is being service prior to the race as a guest of sold to Family Life Radio. IndyCar Ministry, an organization Beckah Shae dedicated to providing spiritual support WNWC/Madison (Faith Radio) is now also delivered her and counseling to the IndyCar Series on the air at 104.7 FM. third baby girl drivers, teams and staff—both on and May 16. Baby off the track. In addition, Tibbs was also WAY-FM’s “The Wally Show” listeners Hope weighed part of the VIP Breakfast and the Indy pledged support to Blood:Water Mission in at 7 lbs., 15 oz. and joins big sisters Joy 500 Parade, which saw 300,000 fans for 27 new water wells to be built near (9) and Grace (7). lining the streets. schools in Africa. GMA INDUSTRY UPDATE JUNE 2016 Movement Taylor Standridge joins KCBI/Dallas as APPEARANCES IN FILM/TV Promotions coordinator… Standridge was previously producer of Night Light with Andrea at KLTY/Dallas. Taylor will start NEEDTOBREATHE’s new single, new duties at KCBI in early June. “Happiness,” is currently featured in a Microsoft ad campaign. Meanwhile, LEGO Skillet’s “Feel Invincible,” from the group’s New Christian radio station KJFP-LP/Hot is featuring “The Heart” from the band’s highly-anticipated forthcoming studio Springs, SD has gone on the air at 92.7 FM. 2014 album, Rivers In the Wasteland, in the release, was chosen as the theme song The station is a ministry of Joy Community legendary toy brand’s latest commercials. for TBS’ E-League, a live, eight-week video Fellowship church in Hot Springs. gaming tournament seen in over 80 Bryan Andrew Wilson and the legendary countries around the world. KVNE/KGLY/Tyler welcomes Rodney Rance Allen Group performed on BET’s Skyles as Operations Director. “Bobby Jones Gospel” program one last time before the show ended its 35-year run. Remedy Drive was chosen to be a part Radio Movement Provided by of Hyundai’s “Music That Drives” program. 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GabeReal 14 Jordan Feliz Never Too Far Gone 5Jonny Diaz Breathe 15 MercyMe Dear Younger Me 6TobyMac Move (Keep Walkin’) 16 Phil Wickham This Is Amazing Grace 7Jeremy Camp Christ In Me 17 MercyMe Flawless 8Chris Tomlin Good Good Father 18 We Are Messengers Everything Comes Alive 9Casting Crowns Just Be Held 19 Matt Maher Because He Lives (Amen) 10Stars Go Dim You Are Loved 20 Phil Wickham Your Love Awakens Me BDS ENcore Format Playlist Report Date: 6/20/2016 GOSPEL PROVIDED BY CMTA RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE RANK ARTIST SONG TITLE 1Hezekiah Walker Better 11 William McDowell Spirit Break Out / ft.