September 09, 2010 – Arden, NC Mountain Home Music brings you the debut, self-titled release from the year’s most “buzzed” new artists. The Boxcars bring together some of the finest musicians, singers and writers to form a powerhouse band. The album includes 13 songs, 9 of which are originals written by band members Keith Garrett and Ron Stewart. The album will be available in stores and digital outlets October 19th. To get a taste of what is coming, here’s a link where you can listen / download the 1st cut from the album. Free.
Sunday, October 31, 2010 join Pinnacle recording artist Michael Jason Frost and VIne recording artists HisSong in an evening of worship at The Miracle Theatre in Pigeon Forge, TN hosted by Church of the Way. The concert begins at 6 pm. A love offering will be taken. No advance tickets are required. For more information call 865-978-0300 or email info@churchoftheway.com
August 31, 2010 – Arden, NC Southern Gospel soloist Ryan Seaton recently signed a radio and distribution agreement with Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing. Crossroads will be distributing his debut solo release, The Stage is Bare, to retail, and promoting his singles to Southern Gospel radio. Crossroads executive Chris White states, “We are excited to see how we can help in this new venture with Ryan. He is a great talent and we will do our best to service radio and the consumer with this initial project.”
Before launching his solo career, Seaton sang with the Melody Boys Quartet and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. During his six years with Signature Sound, they received a Grammy® nomination, two Dove Awards®, and made numerous appearances on Gaither Homecoming Videos and at Homecoming concerts.
Ryan Seaton commented, “We are looking for every possible outlet to get this music into the hands of the fans. We are excited about the opportunities presented by Crossroads.”
Seaton’s solo career is managed by Innovative Management & Consulting, LLC. IMC owner Landon Beene stated, “IMC Records is pleased and excited to partner with Crossroads for distribution and radio support for Ryan. They are great at what they do. Crossroads has always been a trusted resource for distribution and radio. I wouldn’t have looked anywhere else!”
August 18, 2010 (Arden, NC) – Congratulations to Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver for their final ballot nomination in the Vocal Group of the Year as well as the Gospel Performance of the Year category for Light on My feet, Ready to Fly. The title track is currently climbing in the Bluegrass Unlimited Chart and we thank IBMA member voters for recognizing Doyle this year.
Also nominated this year is Balsam Range in the IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year category. The title track to their album, Last Train to Kitty Hawk was #1 on the BU chart last year and the band’s new release, Trains I Missed, will be available September 21st on the Mountain Home label.
Other exciting nominations include Adam Steffey for Mandolin Player of the Year and Ron Stewart in two individual musician categories, Banjo Player and Fiddle Player of the Year. Great job Adam and Ron!
Thanks to all of the voters for supporting these to fine groups and players.
The Skyline Boys were in Crossroads Studios yesterday, working on a project of favorite hymns and classics. Lead singer Toby Siler introduces the project, and baritone Chris Little takes a solo on “I Can’t Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand).”
Last week, the air around Crossroads was filled with Irish accents, lots of laughter, and great singing, as Northern Ireland’s premier Southern Gospel trio, Revelation, recorded their debut Crossroads/Pinnacle release. Here’s a video of some highlights.
Keep watching for more as we have time to sort through all our video footage, and as the release date approaches.
ARDEN, NC., Aug. 4 – Crossroads/Mountain Home today announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with the recently formed powerhouse group, The Boxcars. The first album, self-titled The Boxcars, is scheduled to be released on October 19th 2010.
“We at Crossroads are humbled and thrilled to be working with The Boxcars and Mike Drudge of Class Act Entertainment to move this stellar act forward”, says Mickey Gamble of Crossroads.
Click below to watch the signing between Mickey Gamble of Crossroads/Mountain Home and Boxcars members Adam Steffey, Ron Stewart, John Bowman , Keith Garrett and Harold Nixon.