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Here Come The Boxcars!

Scott Wagner — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:52:52 +0000

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 19^th. To get a taste of what is coming, here’s a link where you can listen / download the 1^st cut from the album. Free.

Click link to download http://crossroadsmusic.com/listen/

The Boxcars are Adam Steffey, Keith Garrett, Ron Stewart, Harold Nixon, and John Bowman and will be performing the new release all week at IBMA:

Tuesday 10:20 pm – IBMA Official Showcase

Tuesday 11:35 pm – Mast Farm Inn Showcase NCC #213-214

Wednesday 6:00 pm – CD Release Party (invitation only) Suite #2204

Wednesday 11:45-12:15 – Class Act Showcase – Suite #2204

Friday 4:00 pm–4:30pm Jam w/ members of The Boxcars – 3^rd floor

Friday 7:20 pm – FAN FEST

You Are Invited To A Live Concert And DVD Recording

Scott Wagner — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:04:00 +0000

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

Ryan Seaton signs with Crossroads

Scott Wagner — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:50:07 +0000

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!”

The Stage is Bare is available at Christian bookstores across the country, and online at http://crossroadsmusic.com/.

Crossroads Congratulates IBMA Award Nominees

Scott Wagner — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:08 +0000

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.

Crossroads/Mountain Home signs The Boxcars

Scott Wagner — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:01:24 +0000

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 19^th 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.

The Akins Receive 3 ICMA Nominations

Scott Wagner — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:24:06 +0000

Crossroads Records recording artists The Akins, have just received word that they have been nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, and Christian Country Song of the Year (“I Want My Stage To Be An Altar”) for the 2010 Inspirational Country Music Awards. Congratulations Nick, Eli, Dave and David!

On August 15, 2010, The Akins will be filming their first Live DVD. The filming will take place at Harps Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia at 6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM).

The DVD is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2011 through Crossroads.

For more information contact:

Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church

1183 Hwy. 92 South

Fayetteville, GA 30215

(770) 461-5318 www.harpscrossing.com or www.theakinsonline.com

Sonlite Records And Kingdom Heirs Celebrate Number One Song

Scott Wagner — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:58:27 +0000

Arden, NC (Crossroads) July 13, 2010 – This year, the Kingdom Heirs and Sonlite Records are both enjoying their 25th year in Southern Gospel music. Along the way, they have celebrated several number one songs, with the most recent being “He Locked The Gates.”

The Kingdom Heirs’ Steve French states, “We’ve had a good run through the years, with many songs in the charts, including several number two’s. However, it’s always exciting when you see your efforts land at that number one position. You know people have not only enjoyed your music but, we realize that we have touched lives with the message as well.”

“Its hard to believe that we’ve been doing this for 25 years now,” said Crossroads executive Chris White. “The Kingdom Heirs were one of the very first groups signed to the Sonlite label, and they have been a mainstay ever since.There has been a lot of loyalty from both parties through all these years, and that’s hard to find in the world we live in today. I truly appreciate what they have meant to the label through all the good times and even a few bad times,” White added.

“He Locked The Gates” is from the project When You Look At Me. The Kingdom Heirs’ latest release, 25th Anniversary, is a collection of 11 hit songs that were recorded by the group throughout the years. It truly is a collector’s dream. Both projects are available at many retail outlets across America, as well as at www.crossroadsmusic.com.

Michael Jason Frost and wife Jennifer welcome baby girl

Scott Wagner — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:29:36 +0000

Michael Jason Frost and wife, Jennifer, announce the birth of their daughter, Jael Esther Frost, born July 7, 2010, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Jael was born at the new Dolly Parton Birthing Center in the LeConte medical facility in Sevierville, TN. Jael is the couple’s first child.

Michael is a singer / songwriter signed with Crossroads’ Pinnacle label. His single, “Sing Like It’s the Last Time,” is currently in The Singing News chart. A follow-up single, “The Preacher’s Son,” has just been sent to radio via the Crossroads Airplay Sampler.

Michael and Jennifer are both featured performers at The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN.

www.michaeljasonfrost.com

Jael Esther Frost

Crossroads Signs Soloist Gary Skelton to Their Pinnacle Label

Scott Wagner — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:44:44 +0000

L to R Gary Skelton and Jeff Collins

Crossroads has added Gary Skelton to their ever growing Pinnacle label and has recently finished a new project from the soloist to be released this October. The Church Hill, TN native is very excited about his new venture with Crossroads.

“After being gone from a music ministry for some time, God has called me back. I am so glad He has given me the opportunity to work with the Pinnacle label and the folks at Crossroads to bring my ministry to a lost world.”

Jeff Collins, who oversees the Pinnacle label, comments, “I’ve enjoyed getting to know Gary over the past year or so. He is very down to earth and tells it like it is and I like that! He has a fierce desire to take the Good News of Christ to people where ever he can through his music ministry. He and his wife Barbie are dedicated to growing his music ministry and Crossroads/Pinnacle is honored to be a partner in that process.” Gary’s new project, Whosoever, will be available this fall on the Crossroads website, www.crossroadsmusic.com.

Dove Brothers at Crossroads Studios

Scott Wagner — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:01:06 +0000

A sneek peek in the studio. Working on the new Dove Brothers recording due this July.