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UNDERSTANDING THE GIFT OF MUSIC LIVING WITH INTEGRITY CHOOSING A FINANCIAL Living Legend INSTITUTION FINDING POWER MUSIC CITY USA | CHARTS | ALBUM REVIEWS Gene Higgins FEATURE STORIES | MUSIC NEWS & MORE Chasing His Dream JOHN 12:32 Canada $6.00 U.S. $3.50 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:44 PM Page 2 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:44 PM Page 3 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:44 PM Page 4 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:44 PM Page 5

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10 Are You Faking Character?

By: Dr. Bill Purvis UNDERSTANDING THE GIFT OF 10 MUSIC LIVING WITH INTEGRITY CHOOSING A FINANCIAL Living Legend INSTITUTION FINDING POWER MUSIC CITY USA | CHARTS | ALBUM REVIEWS Gene Higgins FEATURE STORIES | MUSIC NEWS & MORE Chasing His Dream JOHN 12:32 Canada $6.00 U.S. $3.50 12 The Present Truth Empowerment Versus Entitlement By: Selena Day 30 Faith In Finance Choosing A Financial Institution 28 By: Guy Hatcher, CFP® 14 Stand Up For Jesus By: Russ Murphy 32 Country News 12 16 Uncommon Sense The Miracle Of Music 36 Country Chart Top 75 By: Kim McLean 38 Power Gospel News 18 Dr. Gene Higgins – 2013 Living Legend By: John Gusty 18 42 Power Gospel Chart Top 100

44 Power Source Bookshelf 20 Inspirational Country News Mission Of Mercy By Nancy Alcorn 16 By: Ann Hittinger 22 Inspirational Country Chart Top 100 30 46 Bluegrass News 24 Questions & Answers Director Darla Rae By: Ann Hittinger 47 Bluegrass Chart Top 35

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Code ______Expiration Date ______Cardholder Signature______(Please Allow 4-10 Days After Receiving Donation) PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:45 PM Page 9 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:45 PM Page 10 Editorial By: Dr. Bill Purvis Are You Faking Character? We live in a fast paced world. If we want a hamburger, when no one is there watching. It’s what you do behind we can wheel through Burger King and get one in less closed doors that really matters. Are you faithful to God in than five minutes. If we want a new song, we can down- your private life? He cannot bless you with big things load it in a matter of seconds. The danger in this kind of unless you have proven to be upright in the small things. world is too many people think they can do the same with Romans 5:3-5 reads, “More than that, we rejoice in our suf- their character. Don’t throw your own character into this ferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and type of thinking. endurance produces character, and character produces I often say that you can get to the top without integrity hope and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s … in fact, you can get love has been poured there faster; but you You see, character isn't who we say we are. It's into our hearts can’t stay at the top who we actually are. You can fake almost anything through the Holy long without it. Every Spirit who has been day it seems like we in life, but not your character. You either have it or given to us.” hear about a new scan- you don't. Character means doing the right thing In the south, we dal that takes place in regardless of what others think. It often means like to use the phrase some corporation. “What a character!” Once again, another standing alone and acting courageously. It’s typically used to CEO or CFO trades in their integrity, only to fall flat on describe someone with an eccentric personality. The per- their face. What happened to doing the right thing? Back- son who’s the life of the party will often fit this category. room Wall Street deals are exposed and politicians are Sometimes, though, it’s not always a term of endearment. brought down by accusations of extra-marital affairs. It’s a In its own way, this phrase is used to describe what a per- long fall from the top, and it seems that more leaders are son really is like. Maybe that’s why the word character is taking that plunge than ever before. Don’t be one of them! even used in the first place. You see, character isn’t who You have to have something under the surface to we say we are. It’s who we actually are. You can fake remain in a leadership position. Integrity, values and con- almost anything in life, but not your character. You either victions should support your success, not undermine it. have it or you don’t. Character means doing the right Good character is being true to the right principles even thing regardless of what others think. It often means standing alone and acting courageously. Many people will talk about having integrity and values, yet behind their words is a cloud of smoke. There is no substance. I’m extremely cautious when people begin to speak higher of themselves than others speak of them. Too often this is a sign that what they’re really doing is faking their character. Be a person who does what they say and lives a life that can be respected. Be more than words. Be a person of action and one whose reputation speaks for itself, not the other way around. This is where true character is found. This verse speaks of character being established through endurance. If you’re an athlete, you know there are no short cuts to winning a race or competition. Character is no different. You can’t wheel through somewhere and grab it. You can’t just decide you have it and tell others that you do either. It’s built through endurance. Don’t check your character at the door. Make sure you are always a man or woman of good character, and the rest will always fall into place. PS 10 January 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:45 PM Page 11 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:45 PM Page 12

By: Selena Day Empowerment Versus Entitlement God has really been speaking to me for a long time sword and shield with me; I am ready to do whatever needs about being a Queen in his kingdom. In our culture we to be done. Living a life of a King/Queen says I am here to hear a lot about being a princess, but not much about being work and operate in the kingdom. Empowerment is stand- a Queen. Revelations 1:6 tells us that He has made us kings ing at the front lines shouting; “This is mine, and I won’t let and priests unto God, and verse 5 says that Jesus was the anyone take it away.” prince of the kings of this So many women are earth; the word for prince They are longing for a man on a white horse now in the work force here is archon which actu- to ride in and take them to their kingdom and taking care of families ally means, “a ruler, a com- alone and I get how they mander, chief, leader.” This lavish them with his love. Well, I want to tell desire to be pampered. tells me that he is the com- them that He already has. Jesus came so They are longing for a mander of us and we are to man on a white horse to rise up to where he is com- that we can have life and more abundantly. ride in and take them to manding us to be. To live a resurrected life in Christ, not a their kingdom and lavish them with his love. Well, I want fearful “I’m just a worthless dog existence.” to tell them that He already has. Jesus came so that we Working as a life coach, we talk a lot about entitlement can have life and more abundantly. But, he is longing for and we use this word a lot concerning the younger genera- more than just a fairy tale wedding; He is longing for a life tion, but I believe more than just a generational issue it is a partner — a bride — that will rise up and stand next to him soul issue. Let me explain the difference between the two and take dominion of all that He has given. words. Entitlement says that to just show up is enough. I really love giving jewelry away; I actually love giving Entitlement is kind of like the old Janet Jackson song; “What anything away. But, I know that the gifts that Chuck has have you done for me lately?” Being a princess says take given me I can’t give away until I talk to him first. Those care of me, me, me! Empowerment says okay so I have pieces that he has sacrificed his time and energy and possi- shown up bly traded something of his own for me to have are more and I important to him and to me, because it represents more have than just a trinket. It represents sacrifice. Chuck loves it my when I cherish those pieces that he has laid down for me. His desire is for me to pick it up, use it and enjoy it. We are co-laborers together for our kingdom. So even though his heart is to lavish me with great gifts and to pamper me with blessings of a great spa day, he also desires that I stand side by side with him and fight for what we have; to advance our realm and take ground for our little kingdom. How draining it would be if he were out working all the time only to come home to a needy woman only caring about her desires. In the same way we treat our relationship with Christ; He came to give us life and is still looking for a bride, who will be in relationship with Him and follow after His heart and not His wealth. As we begin a new year, make this year about becoming the King or Queen for Christ; follow His example and know that we now live in victory. PS 12 January 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:45 PM Page 13 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:45 PM Page 14 Editorial By: Russ Murphy Stand Up For Jesus Over the years I have found myself telling God that He needs to do something about what is going on in our nation — I’m sure the Lord loves it when I try to give Him advice. We see our country declining in many areas, especially in our morals. I sometimes feel like Habakkuk crying out to God screaming “Murder, rebellion; Lord, You’ve got to do something.” However, lately when I’ve asked the Lord when is He going to say something He’s turned it back on me asking, “When are YOU going to say something?!” When I ask when He plans to take a stand and make His presence known, He’s said to me, “When are YOU going to take a stand and make My presence known?!” I agree with the statement that says, “The only way for evil to flourish is for good folks to say nothing.” Lately, the naysayers have boldly proclaimed that God doesn’t exist, and all I’ve heard coming from the church is silence. I believe the Lord is telling us that it’s time WE stand up and let the world know that our God is an awesome God! The Lord inspired me and a friend to write a new song that I pray will touch the hearts of all believers … I would never suggest that we become violent or obnox- ious, but I still believe we need to speak out in a firm but Stand Up For Jesus loving voice saying that God is real and that He loves us. By: Russ Murphy and Robert Jason That He proved His love when He sent His Son to die on There are those in this country sayin’ God has quit the the cross for our sins. We must triumphantly proclaim that game Jesus rose from the grave to conquer sin and death and They kicked Jesus out of school and punish kids who dare that He’s coming again one day for us, His church. speak His name I’ve found that the best way of responding to negative They’re wagin’ war on Christmas and anyone who dis- talk is to simply say something positive. Once I was hav- agrees ing supper with a few of my old high school buddies. It That’s why I’m standin’ up for Jesus just like He did for wasn’t long before the guys started saying unkind things me. about their wives. One lamented, “Oh, she has gotten so big that she’s no longer attractive to me.” Another chimed Gonna stand up for Jesus and the cross in complaining, “My wife nags me so much that I try to Gonna praise Him anywhere I want stay away from home as much as possible.” When I was Gonna speak out no matter what the cost asked how Saralyn and I were doing I said, “Every day I Gonna stand up for Jesus and the cross thank God that He has allowed me to be married to my best friend. Each day our love grows deeper and besides They want to open up America but close the door on us Jesus, she is the greatest gift the Lord has ever given me.” They say we’re fools because we still believe in God we Stunned, they all nodded their heads in approval and trust immediately the conversation became more upbeat and He gave His Son who on that hill put His faith before fear positive. I didn't lecture them or wave a finger in anyone’s It’s time we stand up for Jesus and send the message loud face. I just took a positive stand for something (someone) I and clear. truly believe in. They cast their shadow on His light but I still see His face Dear Lord, this new year I’m asking that You please It’s time for us to set things right I know it’s not too late. give me the strength and courage to stand up for Your beautiful son, Jesus Christ. PS

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By: Kim McLean The Miracle Of Music Music — it’s a gift we cherish, appreciate, take for cake and say, "yum that was good." Or, "thanks for making granted or criticize. that cake." With music they want to give it a score, compete God made it. Music is a creation of God, a miracle and a it with other musical genres and worse still, instead of say- mystery the way the notes and noises come together in unity ing, "Yum, that was good," they say, "I want to do that; will or functional discord; the way the math of it all is something you write a song with me?" Forget that it took years of train- discovered and something we didn’t invent. And God said, ing and a lifetime of practice, not to mention it is my talent, "Let there be A-440, funda- my coat of many colors mentals, tonality, a universal Music is a creation of God, a miracle and (special gift from my language that resonates in a mystery the way the notes and noises Father). When it comes to the soul of humanity, cre- writing songs, people tend ation and the very cosmos" come together in unity or functional discord; to want their cake and eat and the evening and the the way the math of it all is something it, too. I practice. I work on morning were the eighth discovered and something we didn't invent. my craft, both lyrically and day, and it was good. musically. I agonize my Eight — the eternal number. It just keeps looping way through the creative lifestyle and put up with the jokes around like an electron. If God rested on the seventh day, presuming I am unorganized or "zoned-out." It’s worth it to I’ll bet He danced on the eighth. me, not to mention unavoidable, but if you want to write I participate in the music. It’s the gift I have, and the gift I the songs, too, you’ll have to pay your own price. give. I make music to give it away. Like a cake. You bake it to I can give the recipe. I do give the recipe. I teach. I men- share it. The biggest difference is, everyone tends to eat the tor; but I cannot give the gift. The gift I have to give to the world is the gift of my own song. If I write you a song, I am giving you what I do best. I have climbed down into the deepest part of my being, and reached for the highest place in Heaven, searching for a melodious truth that will brighten your day or soothe your soul. People come to me for ‘song-smithing,’ but what they really want is to feel. That’s what songs do best, they feel for you, they express the inexplicable. It takes a lot of courage to behold what is really in our souls. Writing a song unmasks you. It unveils the story shadowed by the lies people tell so they won't have to face the raw reality of heart-felt living. I appreciate the appreciators of music. I want to create a feast of rhythms, rhymes and harmonious insights. Will you come? Will you dance to my song? And to you writers who want to give your own unique gift, I hope you discover your voice as a writer this year. Give it all you’ve got. Read books on the subject. Study music. Write, write, write because practice makes perfect. Be brave! Set goals for your writing and as you begin to collect songs, your unique gift will emerge. PS Kim McLean is a Dove Wward-winning songwriter, artist, and author of Paws To Reflect (Abingdon Press). She is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, teaches songwriting at Trevecca Nazarene University and is available for private songwriting/artist consultation. Questions about songwriting, inspiration and creativity can be emailed through www.KimMcLean.com. 16 January 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:46 PM Page 17

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Dr. Gene Higgins – 2013 Living LegendBy: John Gusty

This past October Dr. Gene Higgins’ musical journey which was came full-circle. He was awarded the prestigious Living recorded by ® Legend at the Inspirational Country Music Awards . He John Starnes accepted this award in front of the very friends, family and featured on and industry peers who make up the musical genre that many Jimmy Gene has spent the last 21 years fostering and creating. Swaggart How many people can truly say that they have success- Crusades. fully lived out and followed their life’s passion since the age Gene found- of 10? Gene Higgins can. Prior to founding the Inspirational ed the Christian ® Country Music Association in 1992, Gene Higgins’ world Country Music was one already steeped in music. Over the years, he has Association seen the music industry from many perspectives as an (CCMA) as a artist, songwriter, producer, businessman and fan. way of recog- But what got Gene’s music mission started? Was there nizing and honoring the artists and music ministries who a particular moment when he realized and knew for cer- were often times overlooked by Mainstream Country tain the career path that he’d be traveling? “I grew up in music. Then in 1996, he formed Higgins Music Group Cleveland, Tennessee, with three brothers and three sis- (HMG), a comprehensive artist services and marketing ters; I was next to the baby. My father was a Baptist company aimed at mentoring and fostering the careers of preacher and church was the center of all our lives. Dad other artists in the Inspirational Country, Bluegrass and never asked us if we were going to church — we knew Gospel genres. what time the car was leaving and we knew to be ready to The Inspirational Country Music Association (former- go, no choices. As a young boy, I believed music was the ly, the CCMA) celebrated its 20th anniversary in October best part of church, and I took an interest and began 2012. Gene took that occasion to announce his retirement singing. My sisters sang in church, but they did not want — sort of. While he officially stepped down as President, me to sing with them because, even as a boy, I had a very Gene’s passion for music and the artists who make it sim- strong voice and would drown them out. They tried to ply won’t allow him to stop. pick songs I did not know, so I learned them all. At the age He can regularly be found roaming the halls of the of ten, I led my dad’s country church choir!” home office in Nashville — keeping tabs on everyone and Armed with a sense of purpose and validated by some everything. He loves to talk with artists to see what is hap- good old-fashioned sibling rivalry, Gene’s musical journey pening and offer encouragement, motivation and advice, begins: “I really looked forward to going, with my dad, to if asked. He’s just as passionate and excited about the revivals. I would sing every time they would ask me. I began future as ever. What keeps him excited? “The Message,” to notice the groups that sang at the revivals. I knew instant- exclaims Gene, “Inspirational Country music is what ly what I wanted to do with my life. At fourteen, I started a Country music was thirty years ago. The focus is on faith, group at my dad’s church called ‘Brothers In Christ,’ and we family and country. We have walked through the door to practiced every Tuesday night. We would sing anywhere bring the message of faith to the whole world. Faith is the they asked us to. With the love offerings we received, we substance hoped for and evidence of things unseen. This made a trip to the local music store and bought our first is our Country music.” sound system. I was blessed with a strong voice, and singing Artist ... songwriter … producer… businessman … men- harmony came natural to me. What else would I ever want tor — 50 years later, that little boy who loved singing at his to do with my life but sing?” And sing he did. father’s church can look back at a long list of accomplish- Gene has recorded over 32 albums. His songs have ments and truly see music as the common thread been recorded by numerous Gospel groups, solo artists throughout his entire career. Which must make the honor and choirs. His annual pace of performance was over 250 of being recognized by an industry of your musical peers live dates. When he wasn’t singing and performing live, all the more rewarding. his musical muse kept him plenty busy. Gene has pro- Congratulations, Dr. Gene Higgins! On a job well done, duced over 80 albums for other artists and written a life well lived and a song well sung. PS numerous songs, such as “He Didn’t Give Up On Me,” Photo by Nossi Photographer Hannah Ingram

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Director Of Movie Of The Year Steve Richard Greatest Gospel Wins Global Impact Arts Award Special Holiday Television Offer

Darla Rae, direc- Inspirational Country Music ® tor of the 2013 Award -winning artist, Steve Richard, Inspirational is well-known in the Inspirational Country Music Country music genre, but he is also no ® Awards Faith, stranger to Gospel music. This holiday Family & Country™ season, Steve’s latest full length Movie of the Year, release Greatest Gospel became avail- continues making able for purchase through an exclusive an impact with her holiday television offer beginning in early December, Inspirational, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to Christian and Family films by winning a Global Impact Arts Operation Troop Aid. award in Denver. Denver’s Mayor Michael B. Hancock recog- “I’m very proud of this record,” says Steve. “Making it nized filmmaker Darla Rae for her film work with the first was a labor of love for me and I hope my fans will love it ever Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture for as much as I do.” Steve is pleased to bring to his fans a col- Global Impact. The award was presented to Rae for her work lection of some of his favorite Hymns and Gospel songs. which has brought Denver’s Arts & Culture to the national Greatest Gospel is his interpretation of positive and spiri- and world stage. Recipients must have received national or tual songs that have both touched and inspired Steve international recognition through collaboration, media cov- throughout his life and career. erage or grant dollars received. Rae is known and recognized for her films that moti- Mona Faith Receives The 2013 USAGEM vate, uplift, encourage and inspire audiences while raising Radio Servant's Award awareness. Her films have screened before the United States Congress in support of research for children with a Mona Faith was awarded the Radio rare brain malformation and have also screened for audi- Servant’s Award 2013 by United States ences both nationally and internationally. Her most recent Association of Gospel Entertainers & film Spirit Of Love: The Mike “Stinger” Glenn Story, Musicians (USAGEM). The award was inspired by Glenn’s real life camps for Deaf & Hard of presented to Mona at BMI headquarters Hearing teens, was awarded the 2013 Faith, Family & in Nashville by the VP of USAGEM, Country™ Movie award by the Inspirational Country Music ® Lynn Fox of the multi award-winning Association October 24, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee. group The Fox Brothers. Mona responded to this surprise “It is my passion. I love what I do. I love collaborating and event, “I am so excited and humbled by this Award! I with others and especially telling stories that inspire me can hardly believe it. There are so many other ‘radio ser- and, hopefully, inspire others as well. I’m honored and vants’ who deserve this award more than I. Please pray grateful to receive this award from Mayor Michael B. for me to be faithful to God’s great calling! My husband Hancock and the first lady of Denver. I’m thankful for this and I pray every day in our devotional time together for opportunity to be representing the film community and radio, TV and other media personnel. God’s message of other filmmakers both in Denver and across the country Love is needed more than ever to stream and beam out to who love to tell inspirational stories. I’m thankful to all a lost and dying world! My love and thanks to everyone!” whom have collaborated with me on our projects over the Mona Faith, an Inspirational Country singer-song- years. I’m so grateful to my family and friends who sup- writer, is a Top 5 Nominee for ICM Faith, Family & port my dream of filmmaking. I’m also thankful for my Country™ Radio Personality of the Year for 2013, 2012 and faith in God for sustaining me.” 2011. She hosts and produces her award winning radio Rae was presented the award which consisted of a let- program on 650 AM WSM, home of Grand Ole Opry, and ter and certificate from the Mayor along with a commis- WSMonline.com and airs Sundays 6AM CST. Mona is sioned painting from a Colorado artist following a video active in TV media, too, having appeared several times in presentation highlighting some of her work. the Nashville TV show on ABC.

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InspirationalCountry Wade Hammond & Avery Michaels Jennifer Nickerson Celebrates Continues Collaboration Basketball And Grand Openings

Wade Hammond has cer- Who says NBA basketball and Country music can’t go tainly been making a name for together? With a deep love for sports, especially basket- himself the past two years with ball, Jennifer Nickerson takes a break to enjoy celebrating two No. 1 songs and a current the start to the NBA season with Dallas Maverick’s Shawn mainstream single charting at Marion and Dirk Nowitzki. Jennifer was also at the grand No. 16 and climbing. Part of opening of Country music artist Pat Green’s new restau- this success is because of rant The Rustic in Dallas. The celebration began with singer-songwriter Avery friends and family before Pat performed a private show. Michaels. Recently, these two The celebration continues on as the restaurant is having guys shared the stage together in Louisiana, and what an much success. electrifying night it was. Avery Michaels is also singing at some events with Duck Dynasty and has also written a song about Uncle Si called “That’s A Fact Jack.” Avery will also be performing the theme song he wrote “Cajun style” in the upcoming new reality TV show on the Discovery Channel Licensed To Drilled. Wade recommended Avery into releasing a single “Take America Back” through HMG in 2013 and it charted to No. 3. At that same time Avery had also penned the song, “I’ll Stand Up For The Cross” that went to No. 1 for Hammond and was later nominated in the Top 10 for Song of the Year. Michaels and Hammond have plans to do some touring together in the near future. Jennifer with Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki Welcome New Inspirational Country Music Association Members & Fan Subscribers Thank You For Your Support Of Inspirational Country Music! Inspirational Country Music Association Lifetime Members: Rick & Nancy Hoiberg Gilroy CA Kali Rose Plymouth IN Bonnie Adele Telford PA Inspirational Country Music Association Professional Members*: John Blackwell Baker LA Stephanie Pickett and Radio Host Lisa Taylor (both with 99.5 Stephen Rew Evergreen CO The Wolf), Pat Green, and Jennifer Nickerson Jeffrey Jones Nashville TN David Ray Summer Shade KY John Didier Carencro LA Power Source Magazine Fan Subscribers*: Dwain Harbers Yorktown TX Fred Freguson Butler PA Jan Marshall Wellington CO Jesse Klonowski Elderton PA Kevin Brodie Crestwood KY Kristine West Butler PA Leon Schell Eatonton GA Lore & Ira Hill Rockledge FL Maureen Haworth Grand Forks BC, Canada Tammy Gamble Butler PA *Not included are renewals or on-line subscribers. Pat Green with his family and friends backstage before his show

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nspirational TOP I COUN TRY Dec Jan Song Title Artist 10 0Label 14 1 Strong Heart Rachel Dampier Independent 52Take Me Back Laura Dodd Independent 63God’s Got My Back Karen Burkhart Independent 94Pray For Me Sweetwater Rain Curb 85Tell It Sister, Tell It Stella Parton Raptor Records 28Keep On Rollin’ Steve Richard Force MP Entertainment 13 7 The Middle Of Nowhere Red Roots Independent 11 8 The Jesus Road Steve Vaus SVP Music 19 9 Carved In Stone Jerry Layne Jordash Records 22 10 I’ll Wait By Your Side Mike Rimmey RFE Music 12 11 You Get Me Marty Raybon Rural Rhythm Christian 3 12 Stained Glass Window Kali Rose Independent 17 13 A New Road Chloë Goss First Out Records, LLC 20 14 Christ Alone The Messengers Careless Weed Records 41 15 Home Sweet Home The Farm Inc. All In Records/Elektra Nashville 59 16 Faith When I Fall Kip Moore MCA Nashville 7 17 Where I’m Going Larissa Independent 23 18 All For You Lydia Hollis Independent 26 19 The Present Cherie Brennan Independent 25 20 I Will Be There Angela Hathaway Independent 30 21 I’m Alright Dennis Michael Independent 31 22 Not The Same The Walkers Tate Music Group 10 23 When You Look At Me Lesa Hudson featuring Rick Strickland Shearin Park Records 49 24 Sunday Daniel Alan Freedom and Family 1 25 Strong Mary James featuring Jamie O’Neal Independent 36 26 Today’s Gonna Be Beautiful Mikayla Lynn Beyond The Music 43 27 That’s Where The Faith Comes In Adrienne Haupt Independent 37 28 Cross On The Wall Bonita Adele Jordash Records 15 29 A Mother’s Prayer Bruce Allen Jordash Records 4 30 Let Her Fly Russ Murphy RM Music 58 31 Every Mile Nathan Stanley Stanley Generation Records 39 32 Children Get Ready! Vickie Lynn Andrews Independent 45 33 I’ve Got A Home Isaac Cole Beyond The Music 18 34 You Bless My Life Jada Hite King DreamLed Records, LLC 16 35 Neither Do I Condemn Thee Kalee Hric Independent 64 36 Father God Cindy Lee Alden CLA Music 44 37 Witness Of God’s Grace Picnic In The Meadow Independent 47 38 American Heroes Rebecca Linda Smith Renewed Records 67 39 Higher Ground Adam Crabb Daywind 24 40 Walk On Johnny Lee Cook JLC Records 21 41 Pray Hunter Cook Beyond The Music 54 42 Gone But Not Forgotten John Penney Independent 50 43 The Perfect Land Jeanette Pennell Independent 60 44 This World Is Not My Home Amanda Fessant HIS Ministries 69 45 When We’re Apart Randy-Paul Independent 52 46 Ask Me Why The McDougal Kids Independent 71 47 This Is The Victory Song Kalee Hric Independent 27 48 She Don’t Have A Cheatin’ Heart Curtis Scott Spoken Word Music 75 49 Heavenly Wonderful, Heavenly Beautiful Freddie Hart Independent 55 50 Fried Chicken And Lemonade Bruce & Besty Mullen Independent

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No. 1 Strong Heart Rachel Dampier Independent Dec Jan Song Title Artist Label 34 51 Touchdown Jesus Tim McGraw Curb 72 52 Stranger In A Strange Place Wes James Independent 57 53 This Is God’s Country Chris Hayle C+C Music Group 66 54 Daddy’s Footsteps Sandy David Star Dancer Music 28 55 Touched Randy-Paul Independent 61 56 Rose After The Storm Jo Ann Bullard Independent 65 57 Come To The Ark Buddy Davis Answers In Genesis 93 58 O Give Thanks Vern Roberts Independent 77 59 A Barrel Of Thanks J.P. Mayton Independent 70 60 I’m Learning Aaron & Amanda Crabb Difference Media * 61 I See Grace Booth Brothers Daywind 80 62 Send A Line Of Prayer Wyvette Prince Davis Independent 29 63 Heartfelt Wes James Independent 33 64 Must Be In The Water Branded Sliced Bread Music 84 65 The Way I Loved You Ashley Nicole Independent 87 66 Get Your Praises On Hunter Cook Beyond The Music * 67 Don’t Worry ’Bout Nothin Andrew Heller DiamondDisc Records 90 68 Mama Taught Me About Jesus Mike Anderson Independent 48 69 You Satisfy Gary Ordway Born From Above Music 82 70 I Am Your Anchor Marilyn Thompson Independent * 71 The God Of Another Chance Chuck Day New Step Records 38 72 He Touched Me With Love Pamela Benton Sims Records * 73 Livin’ In Today Larissa Independent 35 74 Lord I Trust In You Mike Rimmey RFE Music 40 75 His Love Paints A Picture Chuck Hancock Double C Records 42 76 Grace Jeni Carr Tate Music Group * 77 What’s In Your Saddle Bags? Pony Express Independent * 78 I Had A Dream (How Beautiful Heaven Must Be) Mary Jo Bunch Independent 83 79 You Be The Light Cherie Brennan Independent 53 80 He Was There All The Time Robert Earl Craig Independent * 81 Stand Up Russ Murphy RM Music 86 82 Faith Like That Gordon Mote New Haven Records * 83 Love Is Stronger Jason Crabb Gaither Music Group 32 84 I Can Stand Emily Faith Independent * 85 Walk Together Children The Isaacs Gaither Music Group 51 86 I Am Your Peace Marilyn Thompson Independent * 87 Mountain Mover True Heart Independent 96 88 A Man Like Me Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind * 89 Why Give Him A Reason Chloë Goss Independent 100 90 I’ll Never Let You Go The Dunaways Independent * 91 White Horse David Lorin Gens Independent 95 92 River Of Life Tim Jennings Tim Jennings Ministries * 93 King Of The Range Rebecca Linda Smith Renewed Records * 94 Come To My Mountain Kelton French Spirit Sound Records * 95 The Beginning Of Love Andrew Greer MA’M Recordings * 96 I Know How It Feels To Survive Jeff & Sheri Easter Spring Hill Music Group 56 97 Angel With Tattoos Kristina Craig Independent 91 98 Come See A Man East Ridge Boys Independent 89 99 Down By The River Steve Free Fraternity Records 88 100 I Know A Man David Harris Simple Man Music

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Director Darla RaeBy: Ann Hittinger

Darla Rae is an award-winning Christian filmmaker When speaking of and CEO of Film It Productions. Her family films The more projects, isn’t Goal, Dandy Kids, Faces and Spirit Of Love: The Mike there a documentary “Stinger” Glenn Story, have all won numerous awards on the way, too? worldwide and raised awareness for various causes while Yes, it’s titled entertaining families. According to research conducted by Simply Magical for the Geena Davis Institute on Gender In Media, only 7 per- the non-profit organi- cent of directors, 13 percent of writers and 20 percent of zation Magic film producers are female. A shocking gender imbalance, Moments. They pro- but Darla is in all three areas and the Inspirational genre. duce original musical Spirit Of Love: The Mike “Stinger” Glenn Story was stage productions for ® chosen for the 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards special needs per- Faith, Family & Country™ Movie. Telling the story, formers who work inspired by the Mike “Stinger” Glenn basketball camps for with professional the deaf and hard of hearing, has been a gratifying project actors and singers. for Darla. She is known for using original music in her The quality of their films, loves the collaboration process with musicians and productions is equal is always looking for original music for projects. to any Broadway show. Their productions raise funds to Recently, I asked her some questions and these are her give scholarships to those with special needs who desire answers: to study music, acting, art, etc. They have been doing this In October 2013, the Spirit Of Love movie premiered in for over 30 years and we want others to know that this Nashville, and I know there are more projects forth- can be done in their city or state. I like making films that coming. In fact, I understand the first reading of your uplift, motivate, encourage and inspire. There are many new project Brian’s Story was an experience in itself, projects we believe we are called to produce, so once we please explain. are able to get funding, we will get them out there. In 30 years, I and other professionals in the room stat- I understand that when you started writing, directing ed we had never seen such an experience at a reading. and producing, you certainly never thought that your Brian’s Story: Beyond The Grave is about the first soldier work would be in the arena of Christian films. What from Houston killed in Afghanistan. It shows how he influences do you believe brought that about? lived as an example of his faith in Christ, and how, even My grandmother use to take me to a small southern in his death, his life continues to make an impact. This Baptist church when I was a kid. Originally, I dedicated entire project began differently from most. Normally, we my life to the Lord out of fear because I didn’t want to go cast and then have the first reading. Due to sensitivity and to hell. (Still don’t. Ha!) But once I had a better under- necessity, we asked in 15 standing, I knew I could have a relationship with Jesus. I actors to read. They did, and, wanted to give my daughter Nichole opportunities that I as they read, at one point never had growing up. I enjoy knowing that I have some- every actor around the room one in my corner when all else fails. In the Bible, I identify was in tears and God’s pres- most with Joseph and his beautiful coat of many colors. ence was felt. Although Brian He was up against all odds, but God delivered him to the wasn’t there in person, his highest level. He stayed focused even when his brothers heart was shared in poignant and naysayers spoke against him. Joseph was loyal and words. In fact, due to Brian’s that’s the one word that best describes my self — loyal. PS story and life, Richard Petty, The story continues online. Darla Rae shares more experi- a military contractor, a pris- ences and answers additional questions dealing with oner and a military soldier determination, encouragement, new projects and net- caring for mortality wounded working for possible placement of original songs in a soldiers’ had their lives movie, Inspirational or other genres. touched. 24 January 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:47 PM Page 25

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BROADCAST BUZZ News

2014! Ed Hardy To Receive President's Award From CRB The world is changing so much — just through tech- nology alone. When was the last time you had a conversa- Country Radio Broadcasters’ tion with someone (face-to-face) and there wasn’t a phone (CRB) Board President Charlie sitting on the table, or the other person constantly texting Morgan has announced Ed Hardy someone else? What ever happened to one-on-one con- as the recipient of the 2014 CRB, versation? (I am guilty of taking part in this every once in Inc. President’s Award. The award a while, too.) Though I am not sure what the year 2014 will be presented during the will bring to the table, I am happy to say that 2013 was Country Radio Hall of Fame great to the HMG Radio Department. I cannot wait to see Dinner and Awards Ceremony what 2014 has in store for HMG, radio and the artists! held in the Nashville Convention Center Ballroom, February 18. The President’s Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the marketing, production, growth and development of the Country Radio Seminar and the multiple services that Country Radio Broadcasters provides to the Country radio and music communities. “The Country Radio Broadcasters have been blessed through the years with the support of many key stakeholders, but few have made more impact or have been more enthusiastic in their support of the Seminar than Ed Hardy,” said Charlie Morgan. “We are delighted to recognize Ed’s unwavering and enduring contributions to the success of CRS with the 2014 HMG Nashville has continued to maintain great rela- President’s Award.” tionships with radio country wide and has added new stations that have been extremely eager to play new songs on Cumulus To Launch Nash Nights Live the radio. They have been supportive of up-and-coming artists by giving them the opportunity to get national Cumulus will expand its Nash radio exposure. HMG Nashville continues to look forward media brand with the January 6 to making new relationships with radio and getting more launch of Nash Nights Live featur- and more stations involved. ing KKGO/Los Angeles morning per- On top of adding new sonality Shawn Parr. The new show stations to our list, we will air on Cumulus’ 84 Country sta- have also added more tions including WNSH/New York, Shawn Power Source Reporters. and be distributed elsewhere by Parr Our reporters disclose to Cumulus Media Networks. us once a month regard- “This latest Country music offering from Cumulus ing their playlist which Media Networks will provide our listeners and advertis- helps make up the Power Source Charts. If your station is ers with in-demand Nash programming and we couldn’t interested in becoming a reporter for us, please do not be more pleased to have a star of Shawn Parr’s caliber hesitate to contact me. It does not take much to become a leading the way,” says EVP/Co-COO John Dickey. “After 25 reporter. If you would like more information regarding years in Los Angeles Country radio,” explains Parr, “I can’t that, feel free to email me at [email protected]. even begin to tell you how exciting it is to move to Happy New Year! Nashville, the home of Country music, and partner with Until the next call, John Dickey and the Cumulus family to help grow the Sarah Reed Nash FM brand. This really is a dream partnership, and I 615-248-8105 Ext: 239 am anxious to get started.”

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BroadcastBuzz iHeartRadio Surpasses 40 Million Broadcast Music, Inc. To Celebrate 75th Registered Users Anniversary

iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media Broadcast Music, Inc® (BMI), will celebrate the 75th and Entertainment’s all-in-one digital year of its founding in 2014. To mark this milestone, the radio service has surpassed 40 mil- company has announced a year-long program of com- lion registered users and 260 million memorative projects and events celebrating its history downloads. These figures mark sig- and contributions to the growth of American music. The nificant milestones for iHeartRadio. program will kick off with the introduction of 75 Years Of This does not include the millions of American Music, a coffee table book written and art users who listen to the service’s live directed by Bob Guccione, Jr., the founder of SPIN streaming radio stations — available Magazine. 75 Years Of American Music will chronicle the without registration — which makes iHeartRadio’s total story of American music as related through rare images, reach even greater. iHeartRadio reached this milestone documents and interviews from the BMI archives inter- faster than any other digital service, second only to spersed with current voices from influential songwriters, Instagram. music publishers and entertainment executives and In addition to its overall growth in registered users, the tastemakers. entire iHeartRadio network has surpassed 68 million digi- The book tal unique visitors in October, the highest figure across its will be pre- network since its launch. “The 40 million user mark is an sented at the indication of the type of platforms and content consumers annual invi- want to access digitally,” said Brian Lakamp, President of tation-only Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The BMI NAB strides we’ve made this past year in our offerings have dinner to be paid off, and we plan to increase both the availability and held in April breadth of our product in the months to come.” during the National Association of Broadcasters convention. It will be released in April 2014 in hardcover to select retail outlets, CRB Announce Scholarship To Texas A&M and will be simultaneously distributed as an e-book. Commenting on the anniversary, BMI President Del The Country Radio Bryant said, “BMI’s songwriters, composers and music Broadcasters (CRB) will pres- publishers have often been credited as the spark that ignit- ent a $25,000 scholarship to ed the explosion of American music over the past 75 years. Texas A&M University dur- We are thrilled to begin marking this milestone anniver- ing the Country Radio sary with a spectacular book that captures the explosion of Seminar 2014 opening cere- popular music in America, while highlighting BMI’s monies, which will be held enduring mission: to serve our songwriters, composers February 19-21 in downtown and music publishers, so that they can keep creating the Nashville. The gift will be music that will define and inspire the next 75 years.” endowed in perpetuity to fund scholarships for full-time “We are fortunate to have had a long history represent- Texas A&M undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a ing the world's preeminent musical talent,” added BMI degree in Agricultural Communications and Journalism, CEO Mike O'Neill. “Now is the perfect opportunity to with a focus in Broadcasting. showcase their incredible stories and contributions “The broadcast department at Texas A&M particularly through the lens of the BMI narrative. We look forward to impressed the committee with its enthusiasm about the celebrating this anniversary throughout 2014 with a mul- business and what it has done over the past year to enhance titude of initiatives that salute BMI’s history and the their physical plant with state-of-the-art equipment,” said diverse history of those we represent.” “BMI has substan- John Shomby, CRB, Inc. Scholarship Chair. “They have tially helped shape modern American music, and I’m been strong participants and supporters of CRS and appear honored to have been chosen to produce this special to be an ideal place to train future broadcasters.” At least anniversary book,” said Guccione. “We will chart the awe- one scholarship will be awarded each year to a student who some narrative of the past 75 years musically and cultural- is planning on pursuing a career in broadcasting or a closely ly. In that time, American music evolved and flowered related field. Endowment dividends will also be used to gloriously, and has perpetually accelerated in terms of send students to CRS annually. excitement and innovation.”

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Chareé White: A Country GirlBy: Ann Hittinger

This 19-year-old “country girl” with blonde hair and blue closet. There I per- eyes, has hit the ground running as an artist. In her first formed a few songs year, she was chosen by her fans and fellow artists as the and he asked me what ® 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards New Artist of my motive was with the Year. “It is such an honor to be blessed with this music. That was the award,” shared Chareé. “All of the other artists in the cate- most notable moment gory were just as deserving, if not more. I pray this award where I was sure will help open opportunities to make a difference and to be music was what God an encouragement to others and to make an impact on the had in store for my Chareé with mentor world just as my mentor Tommy Brandt has done for me. future.” Tommy Brandt My life has completely changed because I was inspired by Chareé is learning other artists and their effect on others.” Chareé has a heart the true meaning of her favorite verse, I can do all things full of aspirations and a willingness to serve the Lord with through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). “I her songwriting, singing and performing. grew up in the Catholic Church,” clarifies Chareé, “attend- How did Chareé start in the ed Catechism for 8 years and music business? “A year ago, I When asked for one word to describe completed it with my was fairly new to performing, herself, she says, “dedicated” and with Confirmation. As a child, my when an opportunity arose to mama always taught me that play a Country Jam in my God’s confirmation of her calling, she all things were possible with hometown,” explained Chareé. is dedicated to really focus on doing God. Therefore, every time I “Other artists attending the the best job that she can for Him. was scared or needed help event were Joanne Cash, with something, I would pray Tommy Brandt, Isaac Cole, Mikayla Lynn and other local and He would help. As I mature in my faith, I’ve always talent. I’ve always loved music, but at that Jam, I truly fell known that Jesus was my Savior, but now I know how to in love with performing. This was the first place that I had embrace it. Tommy Brandt is most definitely someone ever performed that I truly admire. I am so blessed to have him mentor- Chareé with parents Fred and Sherry an original ing me not only in music, but with my walk of faith song. Tommy beyond the music. He has shown me that it is not about Brandt had a how far you make it in the industry or worldly views, but previous what matters most is the heart you have and how you can engagement impact lives.” that evening, so Chareé was born on November 27 in Worthington, I traded slots so Pennsylvania, but due to her family’s health, they spend that he could the winters in Rockledge, Florida (see article in PSM July attend both 2013). Worthington is considered her home-base, because events. Since he as Chareé says, “that is where all of the stories (songs) would miss my came from. I grew up out in the country and have had a performance, country girl’s life, so in a way that is where my songs come my vocal to life.” She attended public school in Kittanning, instructor Pennsylvania, but then transferred to Pennsylvania Cyber Claire Osborne Charter School her freshman year of high school due to asked Mr. traveling. Upon finishing her graduation requirements Brandt if he early, her junior and senior years of high school were would listen to spent at Butler County Community College where she me sing. He concentrated on general education requirements. agreed, and I As an outdoor person, Chareé loves summer with her led him into an mama’s ham BBQ sandwiches, a strawberry smoothie, 8x8 broom playing with her dog and anything John Deere Green.

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PowerSource Interestingly, Chareé would love to have a little piglet as a to others. She has pet, but her schedule and travel doesn’t allow. More than showed me that anything, Chareé enjoys spending evenings outside with when you put Jesus her family and watching the sunset, because that is God’s first you can impact perfect ending to the day. and accomplish When asked for one word to describe herself, she says, more than you ever “dedicated” and with God’s confirmation of her calling, she dreamed, than if is dedicated to really focus on doing the best job that she you did it on your can for Him. “I love when you can really connect with the own.” crowd’s hearts. Nothing feels more amazing than to be able Considering this to just reach out and change someone’s life using a two and past year, and all a half minute song. The exciting part of my life now is the the artists that she ‘not knowing’ where I’m going to end up. I like the mystery has met, who would that God has for my life. He has assured me that it is going she consider her to be great in the end, but it is truly a walk of faith.” favorite and why? When asked about what she does on a day off? Chareé “In the Mainstream chuckled, “What day off? On my days off, I really like to Country music hang out by the pond on our farm and just listen to field, I have met music. As a result of being on the road I have found that Thompson Square; my favorite travel location is Texas because they play they are very hum- Country music everywhere and the country scenery is ble Christian very rugged and beautiful, but, more importantly, the peo- artists,” explains ple are extremely kind. On family vacations, I really enjoy Chareé. “They have Photo by Nossi Photographer the Carnival Cruise Line, it is so special, because we can stayed rooted in Stephanie Bragg spend quality time together as a family.” what they believe. Due to close family ties, “I had always thought I was They do not put on an act or have an attitude that they are going to take over my family’s company,” Chareé confess- above all. They treated me as if I had known them for es, “but it only took a short while in music for me to years. In the Inspirational Country music genre, there are dream of this career. In fact, if I weren’t a singer, song- so many artists that I look up to and admire. It’s so hard to writer and performer, I would probably be attending col- pick a favorite, but I’ve have a very special bond with last lege and working at my family’s business. But … I would year’s New Artist of the Year Larissa. She has taken a lot of still be writing and playing music in my bedroom.” time to give me advice and has encouraged me from the According to Chareé when discussing artists in any first day we met. genre, her favorite artist would be, “Carrie Underwood — I “One thing I would like to accomplish in my lifetime is have to stick with the Country roots! I would really like to to travel the world, playing from city to city and having work with Carrie. She is an amazingly talented artist, but my music impact others,” explains Chareé, “just like she uses all of her success and music to be an inspiration Tommy Brandt. I want people to remember me as some- Chareé accepting New one who mattered. I would like for people to consider me Artist of the Year Award as an artist who was ‘real’ with my listeners and an artist that made a difference with her music, so that together we can change the world one song at a time.” When asked if there were any life changes that she wishes she could make, she responded, “Nothing really, I wouldn’t change all of the heartaches or bad times because it has all lead me to this moment. As the interview ends, Chareé wanted to be sure to “thank all of the DJs for playing her music and the fans for listening. I would also like to thank anyone who has ever shared their stage with me, for they gave me the opportunity to have a voice. A special thanks to everyone, including my family, sponsors and others, especially Gene and Photo by Nossi Jason Higgins with Power Source for believing and sup- Photographer porting me through the journey of this ‘country girl.’ God Laci Kent has blessed me beyond my wildest dreams.” PS PowerSourceMusic.com January 2014 29 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:48 PM Page 30

® By: Guy Hatcher, CFP Choosing A Financial Institution Our lives are all affected by the relationships in which The customers are owners of a credit union, so we surround ourselves. Family and friends are at the top • personalized service is a must since the person you of the list, but I have also come to understand the impor- are waiting on happens to be your employer. tance of co-workers, mentors and professional relation- They are created as a non-profit and are exempt from ships. Perhaps one of the most important professional • federal income tax. This allows the credit union to relationships to be cultivated is with the financial institu- normally pass the savings to their members in lower tion that manages your day to day financial transactions. loan cost and higher interest rates on savings. The changes we have seen in the financial landscape since 2008 are numerous but seem to have been most • Most will provide credit card services and their average extreme in the banking world. For banks to survive in a interest rate on loans will normally be lower than low interest rate environment they have experienced, we traditional bank relationships. have seen fees increase and personalized service eliminat- • Fees are reduced or eliminated for members which ed from some traditional banking institutions. Another increases loyalty as some will become community- alternative to compare to traditional banking is a relation- based in a centralized area. ship with a local credit union. Availability to funds when you travel as some credit Credit union’s deposits are insured just like your • unions provide ATM services with a network of other deposits at the local bank. While banks are insured by the credit unions that allow the member to withdraw FDIC, Credit Union deposits are insured up to specified funds. If a fee is charged, it will normally be re- amounts by the National Credit Union Association imbursed by your local membership. (NCUA), another government agency. Joining a credit union will normally be allowed if you work for a certain When we are a manager, it is important to maximize company, are a member of a profession or certain associa- the return for the assets God places in our hand. We tion or group. To qualify for membership today most should choose wisely the institutions and relationships credit unions will have broad qualification guidelines to that will help us accomplish the task we are given by a attract new members. Father and owner who will give freely the wisdom to There are benefits to credit union membership that make the right choices. As the master told the lazy ser- may outweigh a traditional banking relationship. I am vant, it is important to manage well the “seed” God including five that may peak your desire to begin gives us as His manager. “Well then, you should have research: put my money on deposit with bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.” Matthew 25:27 (NIV) When looking for a new financial institution, remember to ask the questions that are important to you. Always verify those answers in the fine print that they must provide to you for fees and services. At least annually review the relationship to make sure it still aligns with your personal goals. Always remember all we have to do is ask and he will provide the answer. If you would like to learn more about creating your own legacy, my book, Your Future Reflection: How To Leave A Legacy Beyond Money is available at www.amazon.com . Join us at www.guyhatcher.com for more resources in impacting your future. PS If you would like to learn more about creating your own legacy, my book Your Future Reflection: How To Leave A Legacy Beyond Money is available at www.amazon.com . Join us at www.guyhatcher.com for more resources in impacting your future.

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Loretta Lynn Awarded Alan Jackson Partners To Renovate Presidential Medal Of Freedom Nashville's Historic Acme Building Alan Jackson, along with partners Tom Morales, Steve Moore, George Boedecker and Nancy Russell, have announced plans to revitalize Nashville’s Lower Broad neighborhood with the remodel and repurposing of the iconic Acme Building. The space will feature three floors and a rooftop patio, holding a restaurant, upscale lounge, and the largest one-level event and music venue on Broadway. Each level will have its own unique style paying tribute to the past, present and future of Nashville. The revitalization of the Acme building will be a gate- way for Lower Broadway, connecting the downtown area with the Riverfront and welcoming visitors from the East Side via the Shelby Street Bridge. They will keep the Loretta Lynn has received the highest civilian honor building’s name in honor of its place on the National in the United States. The legendary Country singer was Historic Register by renovating it to the required historic awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a ceremo- standards. The group hopes to have the building ready to ny at the White House. President Obama presented the open for CMA Music Festival in June 2014. medal in the East Room of the White House. The honor is given each year to a few select individuals “who have Darius Rucker Launches made especially meritorious contributions to the securi- True Believers Tour ty or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private Darius Rucker will be hitting endeavors.” the road this month on his nation- Lynn’s long career includes hits like “The Pill,” “One’s wide True Believers Tour featuring On The Way,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough” and “Fist City.” Eli Young Band with special guest Her songs often depict women in a strong, empowered David Nail. The tour will kick off light that was unusual for her era; as a result, she is uni- January 29 in Champaign, Illinois, versally regarded as one of the most important trailblaz- at the State Farm Center. The ers for women in Country music. Her best-selling 1976 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette calls autobiography, Coal Miner’s Daughter, was made into a Rucker’s live show “a killer set,” smash hit film in 1980, earning Sissy Spacek an Academy and The Morning Call hails him as Award for Best Actress. To date, Loretta has also received “the best male performer in Country music right now.” ® the Kennedy Center Honors in 2003 & the Grammy “As an entertainer, there’s nothing like seeing the fans Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. react to your music. I’ve been blessed to have Country A White House press release describes Lynn as “one of radio take six of our songs to No. 1, the first successful female Country music vocalists in the so we thought it was the perfect early 1960s, courageously breaking barriers in an industry time to take the True Believers long dominated by men.” Lynn’s fellow honorees include Tour on the road,” shares Rucker. President Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, feminist Gloria “It’s going to be an awesome show Steinem and University of North Carolina head basket- with some great entertainers as ball coach Dean Smith. both Eli Young Band and David Photo Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images Nail deliver live.”

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Country Sugarland's Kristian Bush Solo Dates Lineup For George Strait's All-Star Final Concert Announced Kristian Bush is hitting the road. The singer, who is George Strait has announced best known as one-half of the date, venue and lineup for the award-winning duo the star-studded final concert of Sugarland, has announced his touring career. The iconic plans to play several solo Country star, who recently took shows this year. Bush will home Entertainer of the Year at kick off 2014 by performing the 2013 CMA Awards, will per- at the 30A Songwriters form the final date of his the Festival in Northwest Cowboy Rides Away Tour on Florida, January 17-19. The June 7, 2014, at the 100,000-seat Tennessee native will join capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The farewell an all-star line-up for the event, including John Oates, show will feature an all-star lineup that includes Jason Shawn Mullins, Jeffrey Steele, Jim Lauderdale, Kyle Jacobs Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, and Marshall Chapman. The “Love Or Money” singer will Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, follow up his appearance in the Sunshine State with Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Lee Ann shows in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Womack. Each artist will perform three songs. Six-time ® Bush has enjoyed working on his own music, while his Grammy Award-winning Texas swing band Asleep At Sugarland partner, Jennifer Nettles, will also be touring to The Wheel will serve as the opening act for the once-in-a- promote her solo album. But while the two are spending lifetime show. Although this will mark the final date of time apart right now, the singer-songwriter insists their Strait’s touring career, he has extended his deal with MCA break is just temporary. “I’m just in a different place in life for five more albums, though he will not tour, he intends than she is,” he tells Radio.com. “You can either look at [the to perform select dates in the future. break] as a good thing or a bad thing. I look at it as a good thing. Can you imagine what we will do after we gather all this knowledge? It’s going to be insane!” Brad Paisley Receives Video Visionary Award Vince Gill To Receive Country music superstar and Career Achievement Award American Country Award winner Brad Paisley received the Video Vince Gill will be honored Visionary Award during the with the 2014 Country Radio American Country Awards, which Broadcasters’ (CRB) Career aired live from Mandalay Bay in Achievement Award at the Las Vegas last month. Paisley, who Country Radio Hall of Fame also performed his new single, Induction Ceremony “The Mona Lisa,” received the February 16. Gill’s friends award in recognition of his nearly 15 years pairing amaz- Emmylou Harris and ing songs with creative, immensely entertaining music Rodney Crowell will per- videos that have truly run the gamut, from heartbreaking form a tribute and present to hilarious. Toby Keith, the only other recipient of the the award, which is given to Video Visionary Award, was given the award in 2010. an artist who has made a sig- Hosted by Trace Adkins and Danica Patrick, the two- nificant contribution to the development of Country hour event also featured appearances by Olivia Newton- music and Country radio. “Vince Gill is unquestionably John, Sheryl Crow, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, one of the greatest artists in the Country genre,” says CRB Cowboy Troy, Thompson Square, Clay Walker and Executive Director Bill Mayne. “He is a remarkable Parmalee among others. The live music spectacular offers ambassador for Country music with his talents, grace, Country music fans the opportunity to vote for their class, leadership, humility, humanity, style and wicked favorite artists, not only in traditional categories, but also sense of humor.” Previous winners include Dolly Parton, in a previously unrecognized area — touring — encom- Brooks & Dunn, Merle Haggard and George Strait. passing the entire spectrum of Country music. Photo by Jim Wright Photo by Jim Shea

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Coountry First Ever Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Blake Shelton And Luke Bryan Co-Host Goes Country ACM Awards Once Again

The Academy of Blake Country Music is Shelton announcing a new and Luke partnership with Bryan are Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy returning Camp for the first- to co-host ever Rock ’N’ Roll the 49th Fantasy Camp Goes Annual Country, a Country Academy music version of the Of Country famous interactive music camps that provides campers Music Awards live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena with the ultimate “rock star” experience. A portion of in Las Vegas April 6 on CBS. This year’s show will be Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Goes Country proceeds Shelton’s fourth consecutive turn and Bryan’s second (camp registrations) will go to ACM Lifting Lives, the time hosting the Awards telecast. Academy’s charitable arm, which works to improve lives Florida Georgia Line will host the 4th Annual ACM through the power of music. The four day camp featuring Fan Jam, taking place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center some of Country music’s most talented artists and musi- April 6. This live remote location gives Country music cians will take place during The Week Vegas Goes ® fans the ultimate pass to be a part of the 49th Annual Country , the week leading up to the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards! Throughout the Academy of Country Music Awards in the spring of 2014 three-hour telecast from MGM Grand, there will be live — and will conclude with a live show with Country music ACM Fan Jam performances, via remote, by Florida superstar Wynonna Judd. Georgia Line and other top-tier music acts. The Academy “Rock & Roll and Dick Clark Productions will once again tape an all- Fantasy Camp star concert TV special April 7 featuring today’s top has a long histo- Country acts and more. The special will air at a later date ry of making and proceeds will benefit ACM Lifting Lives. music fan’s dreams come true. In Country Country Stars Headline Country Thunder music, interact- Wisconsin ing with our fans is what we do best. I can’t even begin to imagine what it would have been like to have access, like Country this, to some of my musical heroes. I would have jumped Thunder is at the chance! So, partnering with the Camp and ACM preparing Lifting Lives is such a thrilling opportunity for me to help for a mas- make dreams come true and to give back to one of our sive musical onslaught from July 24-27 in Twin Lakes. industry’s devoted charitable partners,” expresses Country music fans will two-step the night away with Wynonna. “I am really honored to be involved this year as Jason Aldean. Alongside Aldean is CMA Female Vocalist the Camp ‘goes Country.’” of the Year Miranda Lambert. ACM Top New Male Artist Attendees of the camp play, write and record music in Brantley Gilbert will also be on hand. Joining these three a recording studio alongside famous talent from the powerhouses, are some names everyone will know. The music industry, culminating in an event where attendees festival site will become a massive sing-a-long when the perform live on stage. In addition, they learn songwriting, likes of Gary Allan, Sawyer Brown, Craig Morgan, Mark receive instrument training and hear from industry Chesnutt, Joe Diffie and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band hit the speakers. “This marks the first time that Rock ’N’ Roll stage. “We feel it’s important to get the right mix of talent Fantasy Camp has ‘gone Country,’” said Paul Davis, every year,” said Troy Vollhoffer, executive producer. “We President, Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp. “We have been think we’ve gotten it right yet again. Our headliners are looking for the right partner for our first foray into the incredibly strong and we've backed them up with a good genre and we’re delighted the Academy is taking this leap mix of hot, young talent and classic artists who appeal to with us to bring the inside world of Country music to our entire demographic. We know that our fans are going fans with this interactive experience.” to have a blast this summer!”

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Country Kix Brooks Produced And Stars Travis Tritt & Friends Concerts In New Western Film Scheduled At Franklin Theatre ® Kix Brooks recently pro- Grammy Award-win- duced and stared in the ning artist and Country Western film Ambush At Dark music hit-maker Travis Tritt Canyon. The film will be will return to the Music City released exclusively at to host two special acoustic Walmart and Sam’s Club on concerts, Travis Tritt & January 14 and will include the Friends, at the historic Brooks-produced CD sound- Franklin Theatre on January track featuring a collaboration 13 and 14 in Franklin, with Randy Houser, who also Tennessee. The appearance has a role in the movie. marks Tritt’s first Nashville- Additionally, Brooks has exec- based concert since 2002 utive producer credit on and his first ever all-acoustic performance in Nashville. another film, A Country As a member of the famed “Class of ’89” in Country Christmas, which was released mid-November and fea- music, these very special shows will kick-off the 25th tures the acting of Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and Trace anniversary of Travis’ career. James Otto and Marty Stuart Adkins. DeMarcus teamed with Brooks to produce music are among the list of guests scheduled to appear with for A Country Christmas, as well. “My fans have contin- Tritt. The two shows, featuring acoustic performances by ued to let me keep doing what I do, whether that's as an Tritt and his guests, will showcase some of Tritt’s biggest artist, radio host or actor,” says Kix Brooks. “They’ve given hits performed in an intimate setting punctuated by per- me the chance to try new things and a reason to work sonal stories and anecdotes about Travis’ life and musical harder than I ever have before. I’m really proud of all of influences. In addition to witnessing this unique concert these projects and can’t wait to see what we get into next!" event, ticket holders will receive an autographed copy of Tritt’s current album, The Calm After … and a commemo- Country Music Cruise Sets Sail This Month rative laminate. The Country Music Aaron Lewis Nominated Cruise is setting sail this For Sportsman Choice Awards month with a handful of Country superstars. Aaron Lewis, whose suc- Departing from Ft. cess has brought him to the Lauderdale, Florida, for the top of the Rock and Country open seas, the cruise will music charts, along with pro- dock in Grand Turk, Turks ducer and co-host Rock & Caicos (January 21); San Bordelon are nominated in Juan, Puerto Rico (January four categories for the 2013 22) and Philipsburg, Saint Sportsman Choice Awards set Maarten (January 23) before to take place on January 15 in returning to Ft. Lauderdale on January 26. Country music Las Vegas. Aaron and Rock co- fans are in for performances by Opry members Vince Gill, host the weekly ever-popular Patty Loveless, Ronnie Milsap, The Gatlin Brothers, and outdoor lifestyle show On The Road that airs on the more including 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Sportsman Channel each Tuesday, Thursday and inductee Kenny Rogers. Lorianne Crook will be hosting Saturday. Nominations were garnered in the following and comedian Jon Reel will also be on hand. Guests will categories: Best Hunting Show — Big Game Category, Best enjoy around-the-clock entertainment, experience panel Educational/Instructional Show, Best Host and Best New discussions and Q & As with Country music stars as well Series. “We are excited to have received four nominations as have the option of attending a Boots And Buckles Ball, in our very first season,” says Aaron Lewis. “With the fans a Country Gospel hour, line dancing, Texas Hold ’Em vote, we can take home a couple of those awards. Thank Tournaments, southern cooking demonstrations, karaoke you to all the fans that have supported us and without and a Red, White and Blue Beach BBQ. you we couldn’t have had this success.”

PowerSourceMusic.com January 2014 35 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:48 PM Page 36 COUNTRY 75TOP Chillin’ It Cole Swindell Warner Brothers No.Dec 1 Jan Song Title Artist Label 29 1 Chillin’ It Cole Swindell Warner Brothers 92The Heart Of Dixie Danielle Bradbery Republic Nashville 11 3 Lord Help Me Rachel Holder Curb 28 4 Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me Hunter Hayes featuring Jason Mraz Atlantic Records 23 5 Goodnight Kiss Randy Houser Stoney Creek Records 10 6 See You Tonight Scotty McCreery Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope 12 7 Drivin’ Around Song Colt Ford featuring Jason Aldean Average Joes Entertainment 14 8 Whiskey Sunday LiveWire Way Out West Records 26 9 Little Bit Gypsy Kellie Pickler Black River Entertainment 18 10 Just A Girl Adrianna Freeman AFM Entertainment Inc 13 11 Beautiful Life Sherry Lynn featuring Crystal Gayle Steal Heart Music 16 12 She Loves Me Lord Wade Hammond WH Music 38 13 Back In The Day DownDay Render Records 21 14 Scrap Piece Of Paper Andrew Heller DiamondDisc Records 1 15 Wake Up Lovin’ You Craig Morgan Black River Entertainment 22 16 Road To Nashville Alisa Star Independent 47 17 Helluva Life Frankie Ballard Warner Brothers 48 18 Moonlight Crush Outshyne Millstar Entertainment 25 19 Vows Rodney Jensen Truck Dog & Me Records 40 20 Peace Sign Jo Dee Messina Dreambound Records 34 21 Life Is Like A Race Daniel Alan Independent 66 22 Raise The Dead Chris Weaver Band American Roots Records 37 23 Don’t Know Why Tom Dolan Independent 7 24 Wild In Your Smile Dustin Lynch Broken Bow 31 25 I Won’t Ask Lisa Matassa CPR Music Group 44 26 Texas State Of Mind Rebecca Linda Smith Renewed Records 60 27 Beat Of The Music Brett Eldredge Atlantic/Warner Bros. 62 28 When I Get On A Roll Tony Stampley Shongaloo Records 59 29 Hey Girl Hey North 40 Rhymetown Entertainment 52 30 Love Is War American Young Curb 42 31 Cherry Girl Erik Grant Bennett HoneyBee Records 64 32 Slide On Over Due West Sovereign 3 Records 51 33 Makin’ This Boy Go Crazy Dylan Scott Sidewalk Records 69 34 Moonshine David Shelby Highway South Records 63 35 I Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink Hank Williams Jr. featuring Merle Haggard Bocephus/Blaster Records 15 36 Keep On Rollin’ Steve Richard Force MP 68 37 Strong One Philip Claypool Heyday Record 74 38 Lettin’ The Night Roll Justin Moore Valory Music 3 39 Footprints On The Moon Tracy Lawrence Lawrence Music Group 46 40 Faded Love Cindy Lee Alden CLA Music 6 41 Night Train Jason Aldean Broken Bow 56 42 Lipstick In Bed Lisa Lambert Independent 20 43 Party All Day Lonestar 4 Star Records 2 44 Granddaddy’s Gun Aaron Lewis Blaster Records 27 45 Blue Skies Uncle Kracker Sugar Hill Records 72 46 Diggin’ Holes Brent Cobb Carnival Recording Company 73 47 Get Your Redneck On Krystal Keith Show Dog/Universal Music 75 48 I Guess That Says It All Joanna Mosca Dolce Diva Music 4 49 Sunny And 75 Joe Nichols Red Bow Records 32 50 Best Thing Andy Gibson Curb 8 51 All For You Lydia Hollis Independent 70 52 Shake It Off Ash Bowers Wide Open Records 5 53 Stepping Stone The Lockets Nu Toy Record Company 17 54 Back On The Farm The Coleman Brothers Fishing Hole Records 33 55 Wasting All These Tears Cassadee Pope Republic Nashville 19 56 Last Seen On I-35 Blake Fowler Blake Fowler Music 30 57 Two Places At Once Frank Ortega Villa One Records * 58 When She Says Baby Jason Aldean Broken Bow 41 59 You Should Know Kendall Phillips Independent 35 60 A Special Place In Heaven Rodney Jensen Truck Dog & Me Records 24 61 Any Day Is A Good Day Amber Hayes A OK Entertainment/GMV Nashville 49 62 You’re That Girl Paul Stout Country Independent 39 63 The Dash (Theron’s Song 1990-2013) Branch & Dean SSM Nashville 45 64 Should’ve Loved Lucas Hoge Animal House Music Group * 65 Carolina Parmalee Stoney Creek Records * 66 19 You + Me Dan + Shay Warner Brothers * 67 Muscadine The Sins Country GTR Nashville * 68 Doin’ It Right Rodney Atkins Curb * 69 Slip On By Austin Webb Streamsound Records * 70 Halfway To Wasted Breelan Angel MisBhavin' Records * 71 Loser Stephanie Grace SMG Records * 72 Lay It On Me Alexandra Demetree featuring Wes Hayden SSM Nashville * 73 A Little Bit Kate McRae KM Music * 74 Best Seat In The House LoCash Cowboys Average Joes Entertainment * 75 Get Me Some Of That Thomas Rhett Valory Music

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Winter Jam 2014 Jamie Grace New Album Dates And Performers Announced Ready To Fly Coming January 28 Jamie Grace excitedly unveiled her anticipated soph- omore album Ready To Fly on her social media accounts. The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular announced its 2014 Available January artist and city line-up at an invitation-only event at 28, the new stu- Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The Winter Jam Tour was dio record fol- the highest-ranked first-quarter tour in America based on lows her break- attendance for the third consecutive year in 2013. out album One The Newsboys and Rap/Hip-Hop recording artist Lecrae Song At A Time, will be the biggest artists billed, and the tour will also feature: which propelled Jamie to her first major award, the Dove Award for New Artist of the Year, and featured the Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch, Plumb, ® NewSong and Colton Dixon, as well as the gospel from Nick Grammy and Dove Award nominated hit “Hold Me (fea- Hall. Additionally, the iDisciple App Pre-Jam Party will featuring TobyMac).” The album reunites Jamie with producers Christopher Stevens, David Garcia and for the first ture Love & The Outcome, Everfound and Derek Minor. time with Chuck Butler. “I’m thrilled to be part of both Winter Jam 2013 West “The entire concept of Ready To Fly is being ready Coast and the 2014 Tour Spectacular,” said Plumb in a even when you don’t know what the Lord has planned for press release. “Winter Jam has proven to not only be only your future,” says Jamie. “I wrote the title track the night a great event for the fans, but creates such community for before I turned 18. I was crying out, wondering what God’s the artists as well. I’m excited to be a part of the fun, both plan for me was. I started to doubt so many things but as I on and off the stage!” randomly began singing the lyrics to ‘Ready To Fly,’ I real- Winter Jam 2014 Tour Spectacular will pass through 47 ized I don’t have to have my whole life figured out to start cities next year, beginning on January 3 at Raleigh’s PNC my journey. This record is about being in the waiting with Arena, and then make its way through Chicago’s Sears God, yet while you’re waiting being ready for more — Centre Arena; the Georgia Dome in Atlanta; St. Louis’ ready to fly — when the timing is right.” The album fea- Scottrade Center; the Toyota Center in Houston; Detroit’s tures appearances from Manwell of Group 1 Crew, her sis- Joe Louis Arena; and Kansas City’s Sprint Center, before ter Morgan Harper Nichols and Jason Crabb on the digital wrapping up on March 30 at the Omaha Civic only bonus track version of “Fighter.” Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska. Astounding critics as one of the biggest breakout stars “Every year Winter Jam is proud to bring fans around in the industry, Jamie Grace was discovered by TobyMac the country 10 artists for $10 with one mission in mind, to and was subsequently signed to his label, Gotee Records. share the gospel with as many people as possible,” said Since then, she’s experienced a major wave of popularity, ® Eddie Carswell, Winter Jam creator and NewSong found- evident in her Grammy Award nomination, her ing member in a press release. “It’s an YouTube’s channel combined 16 million views and her honor to have Winter Jam fan favorites appearance on ABC’s hit talk show The View. Jamie was Newsboys back on tour, and we are recently a featured guest on TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour thrilled to bring Lecrae’s powerful 2013 which made stops across the country through music and message to the stage this December. The Hits Deep Tour 2013 also included year as well. The 2014 tour is shaping Brandon Heath, Mandisa, Colton Dixon, Chris August up to be our biggest and most innova- and Capital Kings. This year, Jamie will continue an impressive touring schedule, joining The Roadshow 2014 Newsboys tive Winter Jam yet, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience it.” alongside Skillet, Third Day, Royal Tailor and more.

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PowerGospel Andrew Peterson Surpasses Keith and Kristyn Getty Conclude Kickstarter Goal Successful Tour

Award-winning author and Dove- Modern hymn-writers nominated singer-songwriter Andrew Keith and Kristyn Getty Peterson is thanking his fans for their recently completed the fall tremendous support of his upcoming 2013 leg of their Hymns for book, The Warden And The Wolf King. the Christian Life Tour with a In one month, September 20-October performance at the Grand Ole 30, 2013, Peterson's Kickstarter cam- Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. paign, with the original goal of $14,000 The 22-city tour crisscrossed received over $118,000 in donations. The incredible suc- North America from the cess of the campaign will allow for an exclusive hardcover Meyerson Symphony Center edition, more illustrations, a download of an original song in Dallas, Texas, to Hamilton Place Theater in Hamilton, from the books and more. The Warden And The Wolf Ontario, and from Shadow Mountain Community King, to be released in April 2014, is the highly anticipat- Church (David Jeremiah) in San Diego, California, to First ed final installment of the Wingfeather Saga. “This out- Baptist Church (Charles Stanley) in Atlanta, Georgia. pouring of support was one of the most Twelve cities on the tour were first-time appearances. gratifying moments of my life,” says The tour, named after the Gettys’ critically acclaimed Peterson. “I hoped that these books album, Hymns For The Christian Life, which features would connect with readers, but the way performances with Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss and this unfolded just kind of blew my Moya Brenan, presented the opportunity to sing with mind. This was my first Kickstarter cam- more than 40,000 people, and several of the concerts paign … but I love the sense of commu- were in sold-out venues including the Gettys’ premiere nity it allows between artists and the performance in New York City. At most stops along the people who support their work.” tour, Getty Music hosted a special luncheon for local pas- toral and worship leaders featuring talks on modern hymnody. “We are greatly encouraged by the growth of Matthew West Wins AMA's Best the hymn renaissance, especially in cities as culturally- Contemporary Inspirational Artist influential as New York City, Los Angeles and Washington DC,” says Keith Getty. “It is a privilege to Singer-songwriter Matthew West write hymns and to help be stewards of them, and we are was awarded the American Music thankful for the partnership of each person who con- Award for Best Contemporary tributed to the success of the tour.” Inspirational Artist. Held at Los The Gettys also performed songs on the fall tour from Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, the their latest album, Keith & Kristyn Getty: Live At The American Music Awards are deter- Gospel Coalition that released in September. This is the mined by the fans through online first live album from Keith and Kristyn, and it captures voting. Capitol CMG swept the cate- the strong performances given by the couple live onstage. gory as West was nominated for this The project features seventeen songs and includes many category along with label mates of the Gettys’ most popular hymns and a few of their TobyMac and Chris Tomlin. This favorite traditional hymns as well. The album also spot- was West’s first time to be nominated for an AMA. “What lights a new song, “Lift High The Name Of Jesus,” that was an honor to receive the AMA award this year,” West co-written by the couple and their producer for the con- shares. “The fact that this is a fan voted award makes it ference, Ed Cash. The Gettys even more meaningful, and I'm grateful for all of the peo- took a well-deserved break ple who have made my songs part of their lives.” “Capitol for the holidays but they will CMG is extremely proud of Matthew on receiving his first be working on plans for their American Music Award,” states Peter York, President, spring and fall tours in 2014, Capitol CMG Label Group. “We could not be more excited along with the return of their for Matthew, along with his fellow nominees Chris popular Christmas tour next Tomlin and TobyMac, as they each represent such a vital winter, Joy – An Irish part of the Christian music community.” Christmas. Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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PowerGospel BMI Names Daryl Coley Casting Crowns Release Thrive This Month And Richard Smallwood Casting Crowns As Trailblazers Honorees reveals its seventh studio ® Broadcast Music, Inc. record, Thrive, out ® (BMI ) is set to salute January 28, with Mark Gospel leaders Daryl Coley Hall’s newest book and Richard Smallwood at Thrive – Digging Deep, its 15th annual Trailblazers Reaching Out releasing of Gospel Music Awards on February 11. In support Luncheon in Nashville on of the new record, Casting January 17 at Rocketown. Crowns has also Slated for the day before announced its upcoming the 29th Annual Stellar national tour, The Thrive Tour, which will feature Laura Awards, Gospel music’s Story and For King & Country and to kick off in premier songwriters, brightest stars and leading industry Lexington, Kentucky, on February 20. executives will attend the invitation-only event, which is The forthcoming album, Thrive, comes more than two part industry celebration and part awe-inspiring worship years since Come To The Well and includes the new lead service. BMI will also announce the Most Performed single “All You’ve Ever Wanted,” with accompanying book Gospel Song of the Year at the luncheon. Daryl Coley’s of powerful stories and teachings to the next steps of voice is a matchless instrument able to fuse musical genres faith. Thrive includes 12 new tracks from Casting Crowns, into a unique, melodious and cohesive sound. His multi- adding to their hits and nine No. 1 singles. Working again decade career began as singer with Edwin Hawkins, which with veteran industry producer Mark Miller, half of the led to being a songwriter and musical director for Lady record follows the theme of ‘reaching out’ with songs like Tramaine Hawkins. Lead vocal appearances on recordings the upbeat, folk anthem and title track “Thrive.” The for James Cleveland’s Gospel Music Workshop of America remaining half of the record centers on the theme of ‘dig- resulted in Coley’s solo debut, Just Daryl. A string of ging deep’ with songs like the Ballad “Broken Together” ® Stellar, Dove and Grammy Award nominations followed and “All You’ve Ever Wanted” that encourages couples in for career-defining albums, including Beyond The Veil: whatever season they are in. Live At Bobby Jones Gospel XIII and Oh, The Lamb. Coley The same theme continues to cultivate in the has recorded more than 100 studio performances and Zondervan release of Mark Hall’s latest book. Thrive – worked with industry legends, including Stevie Wonder, Digging Deep, Reaching Out is Hall’s fourth book to date Nancy Wilson and Philip Bailey. Most recently, Coley and discusses the critical inner challenge to ourselves, received a Doctorate of Sacred Music from the Ray of Hope that we can do more than just survive life — we can Theological Seminary and Bible College International thrive. Each chapter threads together this impactful mes- School of Divinity. sage, adding the band’s signature style of telling stories As a legend for three decades, Richard Smallwood is with powerful tools for application. “The idea of Thrive one of the most popular inspirational artists in the music came out of our student ministry and what we’ve been business, with classic tunes such as “Total Praise,” “Center teaching for years on what a believer looks like,” says ® Of My Joy” and “I Love The Lord.” The Grammy Award- Casting lead singer, Mark Hall. “This record and book is nominated, Stellar and Dove award-winning songwriter an effort to draw a picture of what a believer would look and musician continues to enjoy widespread popularity like if they dug into their roots and understood God and and influence. His inspiring recordings with the Richard themselves more. We must first learn who God is and Smallwood Singers and Vision include Psalms, who we are. With that, half of our record is all about learn- Adoration: Live In Atlanta and Journey: Live In New ing who God is York. Each album and song release has landed on top of and who you are. Gospel charts and with choirs throughout the world. His The other half is songs traverse genre boundaries and have been recorded about how that by Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Destiny’s Child and works out. How others. In 2006, Smallwood was inducted into the Gospel are you going to Music Associations’ Gospel Music Hall of Fame. get out there and Currently, he is working on completing his autobiogra- let God live His phy Total Praise, scheduled for release this year. life through you?”

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PowerGospel Hezekiah Walker To Receive The Bible Miniseries Goes On Tour Lifetime Achievement Award Beginning March 20, fans Grammy® Award-winning of the hit television series choir director and church pastor The Bible will be able to Hezekiah Walker will receive the swap their living room James Cleveland Lifetime couches for concert seats as Achievement Award at the 2014 The Bible 2014 Tour kicks off Stellar Awards on January 18. at Saddleback Church in Walker has collaborated with California. Following this Justin Timberlake, P. Diddy and year’s release of Son Of God, Whitney Houston; recorded the 16-city music tour will more than a dozen chart-topping highlight themes based on albums and become the face of the black Gospel choir the show and movie. over an almost three decades long career. Featuring Christian record- In his fourteenth CD, Azusa The Next Generation, ing artists such as Natalie Walker philosophically ponders the past generations of Grant, Francesca Battistelli and Sidewalk Prophets, The believers who influenced his life — like the late Bishop Bible 2014 Tour will include songs and imagery inspired Kenneth Moales — while also imparting the wisdom of by the mini-series and movie. Many of the show’s almost those elders to the next Azusa generation through his month-long tour stops will be held at churches. music. Walker recruited a diverse group of Gospel artists Roma Downey, one half of husband-wife executive such as Deitrick Haddon, Donnie McClurkin, Brian producing team behind The Bible franchise, said that she Courtney Wilson and John P. Kee to help create this uni- expects the production to be a powerful experience for versal sound. “These guys bring an element that is rele- attendees. “I think that music just has such a wonderful vant,” adds Walker, “but they also bring something to the ability to connect and open your heart and the images table from each of their unique foundations.” from our film certainly are going to touch your heart,” Downey told The Associated Press. “So I think it’s just going to be a really beautiful, heartfelt experience all 2014 Hillsong Conference around for people to attend.” To Be Held October 16-18 Downey and husband, co-producer Mark Burnett, credited Saddleback Church’s pastor Rick Warren for giv- The 2014 Hillsong ing them the advice that made their Bible project a reality. Conference will be held “Rick Warren said to me and Roma, ‘You know one of the in New York City October most dangerous prayers that you can pray is, ‘Use me,’ 16-18 at the Theater at because he will,’” Burnett told the Associated Press. “And Madison Square Garden we can see how that played out in our lives. We’ve been and will be presented by working for God ever since,” Downey added. Premier Productions. Son Of God, which will be released on February 28, is This will mark the second year the Hillsong Conference currently screening with religious and business leaders. A has traveled to the United States. This past October, the trailer for the film, which includes new scenes and conference sold out Radio City Music Hall with over footage from the miniseries, has already hit theaters. The 6,600 attendees. History Channel mini-series averaged 11.7 million view- No Other Name — the 2014 conference theme — will ers, pulling in roughly 13.1 million viewers when it pre- feature Hillsong Senior Pastors Brian and Bobbie miered in March Houston and the music groups United and Hillsong Live 2013. It is currently as well as to be announced special guest speakers. playing in Hong Hillsong Conference exists to champion the cause of the Kong and will local Church across the earth. It exists to water the divine soon debut in the potential within pastors, leaders and believers alike so United Kingdom that together they can each know and fulfill The Great and Ireland, where Commission given by Christ in Matthew 28. Hillsong the Irish Downey Conference began in Sydney, Australia, over 25 years ago. and British Each July, the Conference is held in the famed Allphones Burnett are from. Arena with over 20,000 attendees.

PowerSourceMusic.com January 2014 41 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 12:48 PM Page 42 10TOP 0 Revival Karen Peck & New River Crossroads No.Dec Jan 1 Song Title Artist Label Dec Jan Song Title Artist Label 71 Revival Karen Peck & New River Crossroads 18 51 A Little Bit Of Sunshine Jeff & Sheri Easter Spring Hill Music 9 2 But God The Steeles Morris Music Group/Delta Sky 88 52 I See Grace Booth Brothers United Independent Artists 6 3 Rhythm Of Grace Crist Family Horizon 14 53 Whosoever Will The Perrys Daywind 5 4 He’s My Song The Old Paths Crossroads 73 54 God’s Love Is So Amazing The Dysart Family Crossroads 10 5 Up Above The Talleys Crossroads * 55 If I’m Guilty Aaron and Amanda Crabb Daywind 12 6 Faith Like That Gordon Mote New Haven Records * 56 Song Of A Lifetime Cross, Crabb & Bishop Sonlite 28 7 Because He Loved Me Triumphant Quartet AMP Production Group 77 57 Sweeter As The Days Go By Canton Junction Difference Media Group 11 8 A Man Like Me Wilburn & Wilburn Daywind * 58 Jesus Can Change Your Life Mylon Hayes Family Independent 21 9 Footprints On The Water Gold City New Haven * 59 Look Out The Window Akins Sonlite 13 10 Salvation Station Three Bridges Mansion Entertainment 81 60 Songs We Used To Sing Men Of Music MCM World Media 17 11 Living In The Palace Legacy Five Daywind 97 61 First One To Get There, Last One To Leave Josh & Ashley Franks Oasis Records 15 12 Hold On McKameys Horizon 33 62 Til We Get Home Jay Stone Singers Independent 19 13 More Than Wonderful The Nelons Daywind 92 63 Shine Zane and Donna King Independent 26 14 We’ll Go Down Standing Up Barry Rowland & Deliverance Crossroads 72 64 Finally Free Marshall Hall Daywind 20 15 Higher Ground Adam Crabb Daywind 25 65 Borrowed And Barely Used Tomb Anchormen Homeland Records 35 16 But For The Cross LeFevre Quartet Activate Records 89 66 It Wouldn’t Bother Me To Be The Last Mark Bishop Sonlite/Crossroads 38 17 Jonah The Preacher Man LakeSide Mercy Road 31 67 Land Of The Free The Kingsmen Horizon 42 18 This World Is Not My Home Amanda Fessant HIS Ministries 100 68 Love Will Make You Do Things Mike Upright Independent 2 19 He Is Alive Browders Independent 27 69 The Son Shines Down On Me Canton Junction Difference Media Group 49 20 Strong Heart Rachel Dampier Independent 34 70 He Included Me Primitive Quartet Mountain Heritage 44 21 Homeland New Ground Independent 83 71 He Is There Lynda Randle Gaither 30 22 I’ll Never Get Over Inspirations Horizon * 72 A Place For Us Michael & Delilah Kitts Independent 65 23 Nothing But Love Brian Free & Assurance Daywind * 73 I Still Am Your Child Watts, Rowsey & Bean Daywind 37 24 Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Ivan Parker Horizon 24 74 It Takes Faith Mark 209 Mark 209 Music 63 25 Preacher Tell Me Like It Is Greater Vision Daywind * 75 When I Get Home Primitive Quartet Mountain Heritage 43 26 Water In The Well Atoned Independent * 76 The Only Way Brenda McIntosh Independent 56 27 Rock And Redeemer Browns StowTown * 77 So Good Charlotte Ritchie Jane’s Girl Music 4 28 He Didn’t Just Carry The Cross, He Carried Me The Hoppers Spring Hill Music * 78 Shine Like The Star You Are Sheri LaFontaine Independent 51 29 God’s Gonna Send A Revival Tribute Quartet Sonlite * 79 I Know Who You’re With Pfeifers Independent 1 30 Glorious Day Ernie Haase & Signature Sound StowTown 22 80 I’m Trusting The Blood Whisnants United Independent Artists 41 31 Come Dirty, Leave Clean Paul’s Journey Sanctuary/Chapel Valley 39 81 Take Me Back To That Place Mark Bishop Sonlite 54 32 The Borrowed Tomb Kingdom Heirs Sonlite 32 82 Joy In The Storm Diplomats Song Garden Music Group 52 33 Pray For Me Tony Gore Promised Land Records 58 83 Cool Drink Of Water Skyline Boys Crossroads 59 34 Oh I Want To See Him Taylors United Independent Artists * 84 His Cross Georgia Independent 62 35 I’ll Never Let You Go Dunaways Independent * 85 God Is Faithful The Page Trio Independent 8 36 What The World Needs To Hear Booth Brothers Daywind 23 86 Room With A View 11th Hour Crossroads 93 37 Seven Days Red Roots Red Hen 40 87 He Gave All He Had Tim Livingston Independent 60 38 The Closer I Get To The Cross Crist Family Horizon 29 88 Too Much To Gain To Lose Mark Trammell Quartet Daywind 16 39 Glorious Freedom Gaither Vocal Band Gaither Music Group * 89 I Need You Wisecarvers Skyland Records 53 40 Come See A Man East Ridge Boys Independent * 90 Wonderful Time Up There Mark Trammell Quartet Daywind 46 41 Get On Board Emmaus Road Independent * 91 Finally Home Weston & Christy Hinson Independent 3 42 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Guy Penrod Gaither Music Group * 92 Love Is Stronger Jason Crabb Spring House Music Group 85 43 I’ve Got It All Tammy Jones Robinette Independent * 93 Meanwhile Back At The Cross Gordon Mote feat. Voices Of Lee New Haven Records 69 44 Look What God Is Doing Hope’s Journey Morris Music Group * 94 Hold Me To The Rock Highroad III Independent 90 45 Whenever I Hear His Name The Hoskins Family Daywind * 95 God’s Children Ernie Dawson & Heirline Homeland Records 96 46 Somebody’s Believing Bowling Family RiverHill Music Group * 96 Love Of Christ Poet Voices Phil Cross Music 87 47 He Can Move That Stone Whisnants United Independent Artists * 97 Just In Time Keith Barkley & Family Tradition Cherith Music Group 98 48 Reminded Of His Grace Gibsons Crossroads * 98 More Jesus Michael Combs Lamb Lover Music 95 49 God’s Still In Control Hyssongs Chapel Valley * 99 Let Us Stand The Rick Webb Family Song Garden Music Group 57 50 In His Will (There Is A Way) David Staton feat. Jeff And Sheri Easter Song Garden Music Group * 100 Renewed Paul James Sound Independent

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By: Ann Hittinger Mission Of Mercy By Nancy Alcorn Is your New Year goal to help people, especially young changed with “Restoration” and for a physical place people? Nancy Alcorn has the solution in Mission Of where “the living God could walk and talk and breathe Mercy — Jesus Christ, the lover of our soul. real change into the broken lives of young women.” “We Nancy shares the practical principles that have made used the Bible as our manual,” conveys Nancy, “the Holy Mercy Ministries a success at life transformation for 30 Spirit as our counselor and the blood of Jesus as our per- years, illustrated by the moving, inspiring testimonies of mission slip.” With life scenarios, Nancy explains how real people. This book demonstrates how you can move God allowed and showed her how He sees people and from a place of judgment to compassion and action. loves them the way that He does. Therefore, without Nancy spent eight years working with juvenile delinquent judgment, we can all have a lasting impact on the lives of girls and investigating child abuse cases, giving her direct others. She states that this ability is given to all, not just encounters with children and teens that the system had her, but we have to allow Him to show us. all but given up on. What she learned is that there is Nancy founded Mercy Ministries, as a free-of-charge always a reason why people are the way they are. voluntary Christian residential program, serving a This book is really Nancy’s story. diverse female (ages 13-28) pop- It is not told as her biography but “We used the Bible as our manual,” ulation. An organization dedi- through the biographies of the conveys Nancy, “the Holy Spirit as cated to helping young women young women who have been find freedom from life-control- helped with God’s guidance. Many our counselor and the blood of ling issues of physical and sexu- friends, who have become vested in Jesus as our permission slip.” al abuse, sex trafficking, eating the success of each Mercy Girl (any disorders, self-harm, drug/alco- girl who passed through the doors of Mercy Ministries) have hol addictions, depression and unplanned pregnancies. also provided support, resulting in many Mercy Babies, who Nancy discusses her seven years of counseling dealing are alive today because there were choices given to their with her own issues while helping others. Also, she mothers to decide what they wanted and needed. shared that those in ‘authority positions,’ usually allow “… Ever notice how we grow and change, and God pride and fear to block them from seeking help to contin- takes us from glory to glory, yet at times, we feel as if we ue to grow and serve our Lord. Some feel like a failure if haven’t budged an they admit to their own needs, and that is not what God inch along the way,” wants. To be effective and to affect change, we have to be explains Nancy. “We healed and healthy. It is a continuing process and we never really feel should never be ashamed. As Martha, a Mercy Girl, wrote ready for life’s chal- in the book, “During my time at Mercy, God healed me lenges, tasks or from past scars, freed me from current struggles and opportunities when taught me how to live my future.” Shouldn’t we seek the they drop into our help we need to help others? As Dave Ramsey, author laps.” In the winter and radio host, reviewed this book, he wrote, “Mission Of of 1983, when Mercy is a powerful message of hope and healing.” Nancy left Nashville Several years and many changed lives later, Mercy to begin her first Ministries has locations across the United States and Mercy Ministries around the world, including the United Kingdom, New home in Monroe, Zealand and Canada with more sites planned. Louisiana, she Nancy is a sought-after international speaker and describes the “con- author, spreading the message of true hope and transforma- flict churning” tion. "It is our belief that if we provide places at no charge.” inside. Yet her “belly according to Nancy, “where girls can come and receive new burned with a fire” life through Jesus Christ, as well as professional training in to see if “rehabilita- other areas, their lives will never be the same!" After reading tion” could be this book, your life will never be the same! PS 44 January 2014 PowerSourceMagazine.com PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 1:05 PM Page 45 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 1:05 PM Page 46

BLUEGRASS News John Hartford Memorial Festival Folk Alliance Adds Winter Music Camp Announces Line-Up Folk Alliance International, The John Hartford as a part of its annual confer- Memorial Festival has ence in 2014, will include an released another line up instructional camp for instru- for the 2014 festival, mentalists hosted in Kansas happening May 29-31 at City, Missouri, February 19-23. Bill Monroe’s Music This will be a first for the organ- Park & Campground in ization, which supports and Bean Blossom, Indiana. promotes all sorts of Folk and Joining the initial line Traditional music forms. Billed up of Peter Rowan, as the Folk Alliance Winter Pokey LaFarge, and Pert Music Camp, the many work- Near Sandstone will be shops scheduled are designed to Jamie Hartford & serve both amateur and professional players, with Friends, Danny Barnes, Bluegrass and Old Time artists on the list of faculty mem- Larry and Jenny Keel, bers including Alan Munde, Bill Evans, Casey Driessen, Mike Compton, The Doug Cox, Gerald Jones, Mike Compton, Missy Raines, Pete Wernick and Rob Ickes among others. HillBenders, Leroy There will also be classes for a wide variety of guitar Troy, Bawn in the Mash, Rumpke Mountain Boys and styles, plus workshops in categories like songwriting, many more. New to the festival will be Horseshoes and ukulele, pedal and non-pedal steel and accordion. Sessions Hand Grenades, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, The of interest for groups and amateur players include: Making Haunted Windchimes, Scenic Roots, Julia Belle Swain A Better Band, Playing In Church, How To Play In Jam Band, Old Salt Union, The Crunchy Western Boys, Sloppy Sessions and Basic Music Theory and more. Joe, The Downtown County Band and Maria Carrelli. Heading into its fourth year, the John Hartford Memorial Festival is on a mission to preserve and contin- 12th Annual March Mandolin Festival Set ue the legacy, music and ideals of John Hartford; one of America’s most beloved songwriters, performers and The 12th Annual March Mandolin musicians. “I’m thrilled to be a part of honoring John’s Festival will be held March 7-9, 2014, memory,” said Mike Compton, “and to bring life back into at the Concord Community Music the songs he crafted. I think John’s passion for sound and School in Concord, New Hampshire. lyrics has been felt for decades, and has altered the path of The 2014 festival will feature Joe David string band music. He’s sort of the ‘granddaddy’ of this Walsh, Marla Fibish, Eric McDonald Surette Jamgrass scene. There’s an awful lot of his repertoire in and David Surette, with special guest the bedrock of the scene, from before the Aereo-Plain Susie Burke. album to the present. John would be thrilled to know this This two-day event offers group festival is going on. Shoot,” exclaimed Compton, “I reckon lessons and workshops on a variety he does.” of topics, jam sessions and an ® Grammy and IBMA award-winning recording artist evening concert. As in past years, the festival will present Mike Compton has achieved a worldwide reputation as a Friday night concert on March 7 featuring the same per- one of the modern masters of Bluegrass mandolin. He formers aforementioned. Sunday’s events will close with has recorded with Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys, and a roundtable discussion “planned as a loose, casual way to made music with John Hartford, recording six records consolidate everything that goes on Saturday; a chance to and touring extensively with him until John’s death in ask questions, fill in last-minute gaps, get a close-up 2001. “Working for John for a half dozen years wasn’t demonstration of that tune from Saturday night’s concert always easy,” Compton concluded, “but it was a growing that mystified you, compare notes, socialize over coffee or experience for me that has shaped a lot of what I do now.” pick a few more tunes, etc.”

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Bluegrass ered a chemistry in the Dave Adkins And Edgar Loudermilk sound and the harmony Form Adkins & Loudermilk structures that has us feeling like we have something Two of Bluegrass music’s most magical and something we admired players, Dave Adkins and can now put in front of Edgar Loudermilk, have a fresh con- everybody.” temporary take on their music with After years supporting some of Bluegrass music’s most the official formation of the new highly lauded artists, including Loudermilk’s time spent duo, Adkins & Loudermilk. The two with Rhonda Vincent, Marty Raybon and Russell Moore & will begin touring immediately in IIIrd Tyme Out, and Adkins’ deep well of contribution Dave support of their solo efforts on from time spent playing Bluegrass at Dollywood to most Adkins Mountain Fever Records, with a duo recently heading his own group, Dave Adkins and record scheduled for release sometime in summer 2014. Republik Steele, they are excited about the possibilities Loudermilk’s solo album, My Big Chance Tomorrow, that lie ahead. "We’ve known each was released to rave reviews in October 2013. Guests included Wayne Benson, Jeff Autry, John Cowan, Junior other a long time," Adkins says. Sisk, Shawn Lane, Buddy Melton, Scott Vestal and many "We were both fans of each other’s more. Adkins is just wrapping up recording his upcoming music. We just started writing and solo effort, Nothin’ To Lose, that will release in early this while it wasn’t something that was year with Loudermilk as co-producer. "Me and Dave are premeditated, it just unfolded due both writers and best friends and decided to come togeth- to the chemistry we had. It all just er and join forces and go after music things as a collabora- happened kind of organically and Edgar tion,” Loudermilk says. “In playing together, we’ve discov- on its own from getting together." Loudermilk TOP BLUEGRASS 35 Go & Tell Jesus Tina Adair Band Tab Music Group No.Dec 1 Jan Song Title Artist Label 61 Go & Tell Jesus Tina Adair Band Tab Music Group 52All We Ever Do Is Say Goodbye Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road Pinecastle Records 10 3 Old McDonald Sold The Farm Mark Newton & Steve Thomas Pinecastle Records 94Uneven Road Mark Houser & Bluegrass Drive Rural Rhythm 85He Included Me Primitive Quartet Mountain Heritage 11 6 Blue Skies Uncle Kracker Sugar Hill 16 7 It’s Just A Road The Boxcars Mountain Home 21 8 That Janie Baker Marty Raybon & Full Circle Rural Rhythm 22 9 Pickin’ Like A Girl Daughters Of Bluegrass Blue Circle Records 3 10 Buy A Ring, Find A Preacher Gibson Brothers Compass Records 27 11 Dear Sister Claire Lynch Compass Records 29 12 That’s Just The Way I Roll Dave Adkins & Republik Steele Rural Rhythm 1 13 The Mountain Doctor Don Rigsby Rebel Records 7 14 Never Give The Devil A Ride Brad Davis BlueGrass Valley Records 2 15 Wearin’ A Hole The SteelDrivers New Rounder 4 16 Coal Miner’s Blues The Boxcars Mountain Home 31 17 That’s All She Wrote Peter Rowan Compass Records 26 18 The Lives Of The Innocent Shannon & Heather Slaughter & County Clare Elite Circuit Records 34 19 Long Haul Trucking Man American Drive Rural Rhythm 13 20 Don’t Let My Love Get In The Way Sideline Mountain Fever 28 21 What’ll I Do Terry Baucom with Sam Bush John Boy & Billy 35 22 Darker The Night, The Better I See Gibson Brothers Compass Records 12 23 This Old Guitar And Me Grasstowne featuring Ronnie Bowman Mountain Fever 33 24 Gypsy Runaway Train The Roys Rural Rhythm 15 25 Dixie Road Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Mountain Home 23 26 You Can’t Hurt Ham Ricky Skaggs Skaggs Family Records 18 27 I’m Blue Flatt Lonesome Mountain Home 14 28 This Old Town Darrell Webb Band Rural Rhythm 17 29 You Get Me Marty Raybon Rural Rhythm Christian 19 30 Running With The Moon Breaking Grass Breaking Grass 24 31 Big Blue Roses Feller & Hill & The Bluegrass Buckaroos Blue Circle Records 20 32 Catch Me If I Try Kenny & Amanda Smith Farm Boy Records * 33 Walk Together Children The Isaacs Gaither Music Group * 34 Empire Della Mae Rounder * 35 I Know How It Feels To Survive Jeff & Sheri Easter Spring Hill Music Group

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ALBUM OF THE MONTHTHE GRASCALS WHEN I GET MY PAY

® The Grascals are Grammy Award-nominated and two-time Entertainer of the Year artists. They consistently release great music and their latest album, When I Get My Pay, kicks off their 10th year of being a successful Bluegrass band. When I Get My Pay is a 13-song album that further shows the musicianship and artistry that has made The Grascals so important to the Bluegrass world. Songs like “When I Fall In Love Again” and “Mister Fix It” have such a personality, while the players continue to excel on their instruments. “It Won't Break My Heart” is another standout track. This lyric is written beautifully. Co-written by Harley Allen and Brice Long, this sounds like a classic Country song. The album closes with an up-tempo song, “5 Miles To Milan.” The picking on this track is simply outstanding, as well. The modern twist The Grascals bring to Bluegrass continues to be remarkable. Everything about this album is spectacular. If you like Bluegrass, Country or Americana music, this album is for you!

MARY JAMES | COMFORT & JOY

Mary James has spent much of her life trying to live fully, fearlessly and to love God. Her latest album, Comfort & Joy, is a wonderful collection of Christmas songs, some classics, but also some songs that have been modi- fied. The new arrangements on songs like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” and “A Silent, Holy Night” are spectacular. Plus, Mary James is a magnificent singer. Her tone is heavenly and she always pitch-perfect. Some of the standout songs are “God Is With Us” and “Joyful, Joyful.” “God Is With Us” is a moving ballad that further shows off the vocal prowess of James. The lyric is unbelievable strong, as well — 'love is raining down on the world tonight / there's a presence here I can tell.' You should definitely check this album this holiday season. There is peacefulness to the album, not to mention the presence you feel when listening to Mary James sing.

KIM MCLEAN | SHADOWS AND LIGHT

Kim McLean has released a new double-disc album titled Shadows And Light. McLean is one of the best underrated artists in Nashville. This talented singer-songwriter has multiple songs recorded by other artists and her latest album shows her strength as a recording artist in her own right. The album opens up with an acoustic/Americana-feeling song, “Tightrope.” Other standouts on the first disc are “Nothin' But The Truth” and “If I Were God.” “Nothin' But The Truth” is an honest, stripped down song about getting over losing someone. “If I Were God” is a mid-tempo song with a great groove and feel. The witty lyric is worth noting too! Other standout songs on the Light album are “Water Wheel” and “Pray Love.” The album closes with a collaboration with Jim McGraff and Tommy Parham, which is a fitting end to a great collection of songs. McLean is a great writer, a great artist and this project proves it.

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AlbumReviews ADRIENNE HAUPT | BACK TO GOD CHARLIE HALEY | SOUL SEARCHING

Inspirational-Country singer Adrienne Charlie Haley has debuted his first Haupt has a new album, Back To God. Inspirational album, Soul Searching. The album opens with a fun, uplifting This 11-song album features songs song, “That's Where The Faith Comes that were written by Haley. The In.” Haupt's vocal on this song is real- album was produced by Ben Calhoun ly infectious. She has such a great at Darkroom Studio in Elgin, Illinois. personality in her vocal that it is hard The album opens with the title to not love everything she sings. “God track, “Soul Searching,” which is a Cried” is another song worth noting. soulful, bluesy song about finding Once again, Haupt's vocal is so oneself. “Time To Let Go” is another charming, even on a song as moving standout song on this album. The as “God Cried.” The title track, “Back tasteful production is reminiscent of To God,” is a song written by Dallas Davidson and Randy a classic. The sparse guitar work, the effect on the vocal Houser. This song has a huge chorus and a great message that really cap- and the drum track all add up to create a really unique sound that is tures the essence of Adrienne Haupt as an artist. “I'll Be Back” is another Charlie Haley. “Will You Lead Me There” is another song worth noting. The great song on this album. Written by Marla Cannon-Goodman, Ronnie guitar work is really good and once again, Haley sounds good. The unique Bowman and Buddy Cannon, this song is extremely well-written. Keep an eye sound that is Charlie Haley works really well within the Inspirational for- out for this up-and-comer in the Inspirational-Country world. With an ear for mat. The songs on the album are well-written; Haley's vocal is believably songs and a voice like hers, Haupt could have a special career. soulful and the production is great. This is a great first album. LORRAINE JORDAN & CAROLINA ROAD | LORRAINE JORDAN & CAROLINA ROAD THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR | LOVE LEAD THE WAY Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road has released a new, self-titled, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has a album on Pinecastle Records. This new album. Love Lead The Way is a Bluegrass group hail from North collection of 15 songs, most of Carolina and strive to keep the tra- which are originals, along with a few dition of old time Bluegrass music re-arranged classics. The Brooklyn alive. This album is full of tradition- Tabernacle Choir is composed of 280 al Bluegrass, including the single, voices, most of which are vocally “That's Kentucky,” which recently untrained church members. To hear a went No. 1 on Bluegrass Today's group of voices this large is really a weekly and monthly airplay chart. treat. The album opens up with an Other standout songs on the album uplifting song, “Let Your Kingdom are “Living With The Shades Pulled Down,” which is Come,” which is guaranteed to make an up-tempo song that truly shows how great these musicians really you want to raise your arms in jubilation. The second on are. The banjo and fiddle playing on this particular song is phenomenal. the album, “Oh How We Love,” is another magical moment on this album. “I Saw Those Golden Stairs” is another great track on the album. This The power in the vocal by the soloist, Joanne Brown, is simply stunning. Gospel-influenced song shows another dimension to this great band. The first bonus track, “The Battle Hymn Of The Republic,” is a majestic This fun number has a wonderful beat, a clever lyric and is guaranteed recording. This album reminds us all of what can be the most beautiful to make you smile. The guitar playing on this track is exceptional, as instrument in the world: the human voice. This entire album is stunning. well. This is a really solid album — check it out! PETE ETTERMAN | CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE RUSS NOTTINGHAM | FORGIVEN

Pete Etterman has a new album Russ Nottingham's new album, out. The 10-song album is a unique Forgiven, is available. Nottingham is collection of many different styles an Inspirational singer, songwriter of Christmas music. Produced by and musician whose influences Mark Coleman in Navarre, Florida, range from Country to Southern Rock this album will put you in the to Bluegrass to Jazz. Nottingham Christmas spirit. The album opens gained early recognition by playing in with a song written by Chris Eaton a travelling band, but as the notoriety and Amy Grant, “Breath Of Heaven.” grew, Nottingham felt like he was on This great song is very dynamic. the wrong path. Years later, Forgiven The range of the melody definitely was recorded as a reflection of that stretches Etterman, but he han- time. The production on the album is dles it well. Etterman also covers the Alan Jackson very cool. It's reminiscent of a mix of college Rock and penned Christmas song, “Let It Be Christmas.” Other songs on the Country music, with lyrical content that is inspiring. Some of the notable album include the traditional “O Come All Ye Faithful,” Franz Gruber's songs on the album are “Catch Me If You Can,” “Carry On” and “Closest “Silent Night,” and Matthew Theissen's “I Celebrate The Day.” The Thing To Heaven.” Nottingham has a really good voice and it's great to see diverse song selection keeps this Christmas album interesting. someone using music to show the relentless love of our Heavenly Father. Etterman is able to deliver each song in his own unique way and you Nottingham turned his life around for God and now music is a part of that can tell he had a blast recording it. journey too. Check out this album — it's worth your time!

PowerSourceMusic.com January 2014 49 PowerSource 01_14_PowerSource 01_14 12/11/13 1:05 PM Page 50 Current Singles JEREMY PHIFER LARISSA “Take The L Out Of Lover” “Livin’ In Today” Tempo: UPBEAT Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville Country Single HMG Nashville IC Vol. 199 This is a hit song waiting to happen “Livin’ In Today” is the exciting first — written and performed by the sea- release off of Larissa’s much-anticipat- soned entertainer Jeremy Phifer, ed upcoming album, and she’s starting “‘Take The L Out Of Lover,’ and, as the off with a bang with this catchy tune! lyrics say, ‘it’s over.’” It is definitely a song with an infectious The past is the past, and the future isn’t here yet. All we have hook! Jeremy is not only a professional entertainer and is today, so live today to its fullest. If this is what the rest of songwriter; he is also an A-list guitar player. Jeremy is the new album has in store, we are anticipating great things. already making a name for himself on Music Row, and they In her first two years, Larissa has had two No. 1 singles on anxiously awaited the release of this new hot single at radio the Inspirational Country music charts, and she is continu- now. Compared to Travis Tritt and a few other ‘outlaw’ ing to define her style and who she is as an artist with an Country singers, Jeremy Phifer will stand with any major unmistakable voice. She is a star that shines bright with a artist in the industry today. He is the best kept secret in heart of gold and a deep love for God and family. Paris, Texas. There’s a new outlaw in town, and his name is Jeremy Phifer. Remember it, because you will hear it again RUSS MURPHY and again. “Stand Up” Tempo: MEDIUM CINDY LEE ALDEN – “Father God” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 199 Tempo: MEDIUM Russ Murphy continues to progress HMG Nashville IC Vol. 198 and easily compete with major record- Cindy Lee Alden has released anoth- ing label songwriters! Russ is a one-of-a- er track from her A Heart Light As Air kind songwriter. His new single “Stand CD. The single “Father God” is on the Up” is a crowd pleaser, and he knows that The Heavenly Inspirational Country Volume 198 Father gives His approval. The lyrics are genuine, and his compilation disc as track number 2. It heart is genuine. This is one of the best songs to date for the ® is a delightful banter between God and man, all the while 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Music Evangelist remaining biblically sound. “… People say I go to church on of the Year. Russ Murphy is a major player with the ICM Sunday/I’m ahead in the race/… Father God says your Faith Family & Country™ family. He is a giant among both works are like rags/it’s only by my grace.” Do you under- songwriters and men. God blesses everything that he does. stand? The Holy Spirit is mentioned in the bridge of the DJs give this song a spin, and let’s take it to No. 1! song. Many times we focus only on Jesus because HE is the one who gave his all, but Jesus our Savior leads us to the Father. You will always hear Country in anything that KATE MCRAE Cindy sings, but listen closely and you can detect the “A Little Bit” Motown influence in this song. Remember, there are three Tempo: UPBEAT powerful beings in the Godhead pulling for us! HMG Nashville Country Single Kate McRae is a spirited artist from the heart of east Texas. With her sultry vocals, playful lyrics and powerful emo- tion, she delivers Country infused with Rock, Pop and a little Blues. A prolific songwriter with a large catalog of original music, Kate has been singing, writing and performing for as long as she can remember. In her heart, she feels like this is what she was born to do. She moved to Nashville after high school to be a Country music artist and released her first album, Nothing But Shades, while at Belmont University in 2010. Her highly-anticipated sopho- more album, Warning Label, is due for release later this fall. If the early reviews are any indication, 2013 is shaping up to be a really big year for Kate McRae. She continues to perform and write music with her band Texas Medicine, and they are taking the south by storm.

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Promotions CHUCK DAY DANIEL ALAN “The God Of Another Chance” OF LAST LIGHT BAND Tempo: MEDIUM “Sunday” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 199 Tempo: SLOW “The God Of Another Chance” is the HMG Nashville IC Vol. 198 sixth radio single from Chuck Day’s Daniel Alan was born in the Deep award-winning album eleven. This South near the Alabama Bayou. Making great song promises to be another music was a major part of his life from favorite with radio, and the message is one that will touch the a very early age. He loves Inspirational Country and is one of hearts of believers as well as those who are searching for the the pioneers of this unique brand of Country music. Daniel truth! Chuck worked with co-writers Marcia Henry, who is a Alan is also a seasoned songwriter who continues to press Dove Award-winning songwriter, famous for hits like “Roses into the world of music with his songs. In his latest radio Will Bloom Again” by Jeff and Sherri Easter and “Is Anything release, “Sunday,” his songwriting is at its best. He uses beau- Too Hard For God” by The Whisnants among others, and Jon tiful emotive imagery reflecting on life in the south while Scott of the new smash Country group Phoenix Drive! This reminiscing about fond memories of days gone by. Daniel must-add single from Chuck Day follows his last single “You Alan has also written monthly articles for Power Source Can Always Come Back Home” that went No. 1 in the Magazine and in 2010 he won the Inspirational Country Inspirational Country charts all across America. You can lis- Music Lifetime Achievement Living Legend/Pioneer award. ten and find out more about Chuck online and on iTunes. Daniel Alan believes that Inspirational Country music is the greatest music in the world! J.P. MAYTON “A Barrel Of Thanks” RANDY-PAUL Tempo: SLOW “When We’re Apart (Daniel & HMG Nashville IC Vol. 198 Adam's Song)” J.P. Mayton has sung in bands most Tempo: SLOW of his life. He was a disc jockey in HMG Nashville IC Vol. 198 Hopewell, Virginia, at WHAP and he When the duo Randy-Paul prepared had his own show every Sunday morn- to choose their third HMG radio single ing called Sunday In The Country. He’s appeared on the ® release, their live performance atten- stage of The Grand Ole Opry , The Eddie Hill Show, The dees spoke volumes. The single, “When We’re Apart (Daniel Ralph Emery Show and performed on the road with many & Adam’s Song),” was co-written by Randy & producer of the Opry Stars and musicians. The current single, “A Jeremy Casella for Randy’s two sons, as they struggled at a Barrel Of Thanks,” co-written with his producer Sean Pody, young age to cope with the divorce situation in their family. is about a family that was praying over their meal at a At Randy-Paul live shows, many have tearfully expressed Cracker Barrel. This song takes the listener through the how it has helped in similar situations as a reminder that prayer where we learn to see life through a child’s eye in even when we’re apart from loved ones there is always love hopes that we will stop to say thanks for all the blessings we and forgiveness of our ever present Heavenly Father. It’s might overlook in life. Today, J.P. entertains at different ven- sure to be a favorite for radio listeners of all ages, and it just ues, but always finds time to donate his talent when needed may encourage you in your journey of life! for nursing homes or fundraisers for children.

WES JAMES JOE LOFTUS “Stranger In A Strange Place” “Can't Take The US Tempo: MEDIUM From The USA” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 198 Tempo: MEDIUM Wes James’ second release, “Stranger HMG Nashville IC Single In A Strange Place,” takes you back to Joe Loftus has been singing for over where he grew up in West Texas living five decades and has written over 80 and working on a ranch. Many of the songs. He gives credit for his talent to his hands that worked on the ranch were from Mexico. They Irish mother who relied on God and music for giving her the would come back and forth from their homes down south to strength to raise ten kids. Joe bought his first guitar while in work on ranches in order to make a living for their families. the U.S. Navy in 1963. After serving in Viet Nam, he and his There were virtually no jobs where they lived to make an brother played music around hundreds of campfires. In 1980, honest living so they walked to ranches all over the he entered an alcohol treatment center where he encountered Southwest. The song is about the hard, difficult and danger- God's love which freed him from addiction and gave him the ous walk through the desert in order to make a living. Then inspiration to begin writing songs. One of Joe’s passions is to Wes compares the plight of the illegal alien to the life of a bring joy to the elderly. Since retiring as a pipefitter, he sings Christian noting we are all strangers in a strange place and with a non-profit group that performs at nursing homes. Joe one day we will be home with the Lord Jesus. and his wife Jane live in Hudson, Wisconsin.

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Promotions TOMMY BRANDT CHAREÉ WHITE “Country Boy” “Did I Matter” Tempo: MEDIUM Tempo: MEDIUM HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 This self-penned song from hit Following the successful release of “Dirt Road Prayer,” 2013 Inspirational maker Tommy Brandt tells about the ® simple values he was raised with in Country Music Awards New Artist of comparison to the world’s standards of the Year Chareé White brings you a today. With his smooth Country voice, this song is sure to new radio single, “Did I Matter,” from her debut album take you back through your childhood memories. He sings Stronger. This heartfelt song asks listeners to look back about the changes in the food that we eat, to the music we over their lives to see if they are making a meaningful and listen to and how we’ve taken prayer out of school. Tommy’s lasting difference in this world. The lyrics offer hope and prayer is that this message will encourage you to re-evaluate inspiration while encouraging the listener to embrace each the standards that you’re living by and passing down to the day with faith, hope and laughter! Between the catchy melody, pure Country vocals and a thought provoking next generation. Please visit TommyBrandt.org to hear more message, DJs will want to make sure they get this song out encouraging, life building music. there for everyone to hear! MIKAYLA LYNN “Good Old Fashioned Romance” DAVID LORIN GENS Tempo: UPBEAT “White Horse” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 Tempo: MEDIUM Mikayla Lynn, a Top 10 Nominee for HMG Nashville IC Vol. 199 Youth in Music, is releasing her third “White Horse” is one of those songs single “Good Old Fashioned Romance” that just will grab you. On March 6, 2013, from her popular debut CD One Wave David Lorin Gens from Baudette, At A Time. In today’s society, where positive role models are Minnesota, woke up thinking about a hard to find, relationships and marriages seem disposable, day of celebration: it was 30 years ago since he had laid down many people long for the days of our parents and grandpar- his guitar to pick up the shepherd’s staff. He says, “I picked up ents when a date consisted of holding hands and sharing a the guitar, began to hammer on Em and I saw the ‘White Coke. Mikayla does a wonderful job of describing the strug- Horse’ John saw in Revelation 19:11” He opened his Bible, gles and disappointments that young women face when words that jumped out became verses, and, within an hour, he was singing “White Horse.’’ He’s still singing! In July 2013, he searching for Mr. Right. This is a great up-tempo song that recorded the song in Nashville with the help of a great group gives hope to all who are searching for that good old fash- of musicians. DJs check your desk for this new single. Enjoy! ioned romance. STEVE SHIREY RACHELLE BLEAKLEY “When I Got Saved” (PRAISEWORTHY) Tempo: UPBEAT “I Don't Know Why” HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 Tempo: MEDIUM Steve Shirey is an Inspirational HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 Country singer, songwriter and PraiseWorthy writer Deborah Wolf recording artist. He started singing at with her sister Rachelle Bleakley six years of age at Herty Baptist reached out to the families of the church in Lufkin, Texas, where he lived with his grand- Sandy Hook Elementary School with this heart-felt plea to mother. In his first band, he sang music by The Beach cling to God even when you question “why.” Deborah was Boys and The Beatles. When he started singing Country inspired to write “I Don’t Know Why” with a key phrase from one of her favorite writers, Ann Voskamp, who penned music, he was influenced by people like Merle Haggard, “I don’t know if legs can hold a heart this heavy” which Conway Twitty and Elvis Presley. He was also influenced sparked the song's real-life struggle of how to reconcile our by Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart. Steve was saved in 1990 good God with tragedy, hatred, terrorism and the like. What and began singing in his home church in Baytown, Texas, do we do? Cry. Weep. And then fall into the arms of “Who” where he resides today. He went through theological semi- and not “why.” When Rachelle first heard the song, she knew nary and began evangelizing and singing his own it was God’s call to share His comfort and peace with Christian/Inspirational music. In 1996, he recorded his Newtown, Connecticut, and all who can barely stand to first album and his first national release to radio was titled encourage them to just let Jesus embrace them with His “Glory Road.” He is currently in full-time music ministry grace. Her voice ministers to their brokenness as she yearns with a chart climbing single, “When I Got Saved.” His deep- to bring God’s healing comfort to their souls. Psalm 40:3 “He est desire is to use the gifts God has given him to spread put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.”

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Promotions JOHN BLACKWELL STEVE RICHARD & LAURA DODD AND SUSIE MCENTIRE – “Give” “The Rock On Which I Stand” Tempo: MEDIUM Tempo: UPBEAT HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 Soulful, Contemporary Christian Force MP Entertainment’s Steve vocalist John Blackwell sings stories that Richard is once again teaming up honor his personal relationship with with 2012 Inspirational Country God and capture the glory of life’s ongo- Music Awards® Female Vocalist of the ing journey. The rich and powerful tone of his voice, his Year Laura Dodd for a new single, “The Rock On Which I immaculate pitch and impressive range combine to help him Stand,” to be serviced to radio this month. Their previous effortlessly express divine melodies and original lyrics about No. 1 single, “I See You In Everything,” won the pair the ® love, self-discovery, finding direction and celebrating joy. For 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Vocal Duo of ® two decades, Blackwell has made numerous TV and radio the Year. Steve, the Inspirational Country Music Awards appearances and performances at fairs and festivals. His work New Artist of the Year in 2009, has been unstoppable has been inspired by a diverse group of renowned singers and since, with chart-topping hits including, “Eighty Acre acts in various genres, such as Britney Spears, Susie McEntire Church,” “Love’s Gotta Go Somewhere” and “Toothbrush,” and Lonestar. He is a three-time Male Vocalist winner at the in addition to numerous nominations in the categories of AG National Fine Arts, a featured artist on The Jenny Jones Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and a Show and has been profiled by several national magazines. In first-ever indie win in the category of Video of the Year in spring 2013, Blackwell released the single “Pure Heart” and his 2012. His current solo single “Keep On Rollin’,” was No. 1 in new recording “Give” with Contemporary Christian music leg- December on the Power Source Country Chart and is in end Susie McEntire is available on iTunes and his website. the Top 5 on Inspirational Country Music Charts and climbing. Steve plans to release a new album in 2014 and JOEY “JOE” RUSSELL continue his Reclaiming Hope Tour. “Point The Way” Tempo: MEDIUM DANIEL JAMES HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 “Gracie's Home” Joey “Joe” Russell is a singer-song- Tempo: SLOW writer that brings experience to his lat- HMG Nashville IC Vol. 200 est CD project. Joey and his wife Kathy The story begins when Gracie took in live in Las Vegas, where they are enjoy- a young teenage boy and raised him as ing the fruits of their labor. After 38 years of marriage they are her own. Years later, that man would no strangers to living on buses and touring for music, min- become Daniel James’ father-in-law. istry and making friends. “Point The Way” brings out the Later, during hard financial times, Gracie opened up her evangelistic roots of Joey’s heart, sharing Jesus by example. home to Daniel James and his wife and children until they The “Point The Way” music video, directed by Las Vegas film could buy a home of their own. The close family ties maker Johnie Lewis Tidwell Jr, is a good example of keeping remained until angels carried Gracie to her new home in youth involved in ministry. Russell says, “I’m so blessed to Heaven with Jesus, where she is the one now being freely once again find myself working with great professionals, welcomed and receiving love and grace. “Gracie’s Home” is Nashville-based promoters, HMG and Las Vegas based taken from Daniel James’ CD Faith, Hope And Love. Gracie SonSong Recording Studio.” When asked about his songwrit- was a devout woman of faith who often opened her home to ing, “I’m in a season of writing and producing my best music those in need. In “Gracie’s Home,” Daniel James shares the in a long time. I’m deeply committed in 2014 to writing and true heart-felt story of how Gracie reached out with love and producing positive messages of faith, family and friends.” grace to help him and his family during hard times.

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