Jeff Collins and the rest of the Crossroads studio team records a song for Soul’d Out Quartet’s February 2012 release, “What the World Doesn’t Know,” available here.
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In the Studio: Soul’d Out Quartet records “That’ll Be a Great Day”
Soul’d Out Quartet pianist Michael Howard joins the Crossroads studio team, cutting the track for “That’ll Be a Great Day.” This is for the brand-new Soul’d Out release What The World Doesn’t Know, available here.
The Grascals sign with Mountain Home
“I am delighted that the Grascals have signed with Mountain Home. I have known most of the guys in the Grascals for over 25 years. They are among the best musicians in the business and it has been a joy to watch their careers develop. I am proud of their work with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital over the past several years and they continue to pour their hearts into every show and every recording. Their new relationship with Mountain Home will allow them to continue to make landmark bluegrass recordings. Mountain Home has been a steady partner for many of the flagship artists in bluegrass and Mountain Home’s business philosophy, approach to the creative process and enthusiastic willingness to partner with artists in new business models will energize the Grascals and stoke their creative fire.”
- David S. Crow
“I would like to offer my congratulations to the Grascals for their new deal with Mountain Home Records, based in Arden, North Carolina. I understand they are in the process of recording a new album for that label at this time and I look forward to that release with great anticipation. The Grascals are one of the most respected, and talented Bluegrass bands in the business consisting of award winning vocalists and instrumentalists plus the two time winner of IBMA’ s highest award, Entertainer of the Year.”
- Sonny Osborne
“Miss Dixie and I get up every morning and listen to Bluegrass music while drinking our coffee and planning the day. We are Grascal Groupies and since I am an honorary Grascal myself, we hear a lot of them. It is wonderful to see these good friends take their music to unprecedented heights without compromising the heart and soul of the music. So let us all raise a cup to Grascals Groupies forever.”
- Tom T. and Dixie Hall
“The Grascals enrich our world with an energy, enthusiasm and emotion that makes it virtually impossible to give up your seat – whether you’re enjoying them live or through any of their recordings. But while they’re entertaining you, there’s also an urgent sense you just have to share them with someone, anyone and everyone and you want to be the first person to get credit for telling your friends, ‘Come here, now! Have you heard the latest from the Grascals? Their sound and stage presence is distinctly their own but as inviting and familiar as having your best friends playing for you.”
- Dan Hays
New Artist Alert: Soul’d Out Quartet
Crossroads has just signed Soul’d Out Quartet to our Crossroads Records label. Their Crossroads debut, What the World Doesn’t Know, comes out on February 21, 2012.
Check out Soul’d Out today:
- Artist Page: http://crossroadsmusic.com/sould-out-quartet/
- Website: http://www.souldoutquartet.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sould-Out-Quartet/39569703129
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/soqt
Promotional Photos for Media:
- Signing Picture (web resolution): http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sould-Out-Quartet-Signing-Photo.jpg
- Promotional Picture (web resolution): http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Sould-Out-Quartet-Promotional-Photo.jpg
Harold Reed leaves the Kingsmen
Brandon Reese distributed the following press release today:
The Kingsmen announce the departure of tenor Harold Reed.
“I have been blessed to sing with one of my favorite Quartets for the past 4 1/2 years and now I feel it is time for me to start the next chapter in my singing career and join The Lafever Quartet,” says Harold. “Sometimes the Lord tells you it is just time and I will truly miss Ray and the rest of the guys but I am comfortable knowing we will remain in contact.”
“The Kingsmen will be celebrating 55 years of music ministry in 2012. Through those years we have had the most talented and enjoyable team members but more importantly good Christians work with our organization,” says Brandon Reese. “Harold is no exception. I know God is in control and has a plan for The Kingsmen. We are more committed than ever to spread the gospel in song all throughout 2012 and beyond.”
For consideration of the tenor position please send all info and demos to: ray@kingsmenquartet.com or brandon@kingsmenquartet.com
Christmas Break!
Merry Christmas from Crossroads Music!
We will be closed from Friday, December 23 through Sunday, January 1, reopening on January 2. We will fill all physical orders placed through noon on Thursday, December 22. Orders placed after noon will be filled when the office re-opens on January 3.
Digital items will, of course, remain instantly accessible through the break.
Kingmsen hire Bob Sellers
The Kingsmen just announced that, following Bryan Hutson’s departure, they have hired Bob Sellers:
The Kingsmen are pleased to welcome Bob Sellers to the quartet, filling the vacancy created by the departure of Bryan Hutson. “I am so excited to become a member of the legendary Kingsmen Quartet family,” says Bob. “I’m thankful for this opportunity that Ray and Brandon Reese have given me, and I look forward to meeting every single Kingsmen fan.
“The first song I recall singing with my mom and sister in our little country church was ‘A Place Where The Hungry Are Fed,’ so it is a dream come true to now stand on stage with the group that introduced that song and so many other great songs to Gospel music. I will work with all that is within me to continue the proud tradition that is The Kingsmen Quartet and, most importantly, to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in song effectively. I cannot wait to see what God has in store!
Bob’s first concert will be in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada on December 31, 2011.
Keith Casstevens joins Dove Brothers
The Dove Brothers have hired Keith Casstevens as their new tenor singer. Casstevens, a past Anchormen lead singer, started with the group last weekend.
Update on Ray Dean Reese
The Kingsmen announced several weeks ago that bass singer and manager Ray Dean Reese was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here is an update from Brandon Reese:
Brandon Reese, manager of the Kingsmen has reported the good news that Ray Dean Reese, bass singer and owner, had surgery last Wednesday, October 26, related to his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. While the surgery was successful, Ray’s physicians feel that additional treatment would be beneficial due to lymph node involvement. This further treatment will begin in several weeks in order to give him some recovery time. Ray spent the week following the surgery at home resting and would like to thank everyone for their prayers and ask that you continue to remember him as he finishes the suggested protocol.
In the Studio: Wedding Soundtrack Background Vocals
Jeff Collins, Chris Allman, Mylon Hayes, and Valerie Ruppe were all in the studio recently, cutting background vocals for the Crossroads Wedding Soundtrack series. Here’s a look inside the session:
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In the Studio: Recording “Since I’ve Been Saved” for Soul’d Out Quartet
Jeff Collins and the rest of the Crossroads studio team records a song for Soul’d Out Quartet’s February 2012 release, “What the World Doesn’t Know,” available here.
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The Passing of a Great Lady
Crossroads extends our deepest sympathy and send condolences to our radio partners at WJBZ in Knoxville, TN for the loss of Mrs. Mull, wife of the station’s founder Rev. J. Bazzel Mull. Longtime WJBZ employee Jamie Lewis sent this announcement: It is with great sadness that The Mull Family announces that the Mull Family Matriarch, [...]
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Live At NQC
Once again Louisville was host to some of Southern Gospels favorite talent this year. Crossroads has once again showcased those talents just for the true Southern Gospel fan! This years line up includes: 1 Kingdom Heirs “No Bones About It” 2 Ivan Parker “Twenty-Four Hours A Day” 3 Collingsworth Family “Resurrection Morn” 4 Kingsmen [...]
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Darin and Brooke Aldridge CD release Party, Stunning in the Sun
Darin and Brooke, along with sponsors Choice USA, distributor of Sun Drop, held a mini music festival at the Cleaveland County Fairgrounds in Shelby, NC to celebrate the new Mountain Home Music release, So Much In Between, which finds its official street date August 16, 2011. The event also included multiple vendors and an emerging [...]
