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The Jay Stone Singers Join The Pinnacle Family of Artists

Posted on: April 28th, 2010 by No Comments

Jay Stone Singers join with Pinnacle Records

Arden, NC – The heartwarming family group The Jay Stone Singers from Hope Mills, NC has joined the Pinnacle artist roster at Crossroads. They just completed recording the tracks this month for their upcoming project titled Fully Committed, set to release this summer. Bobby and Sharona Carter commented, “As we enter our 34th year, we are excited and so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Crossroads family and the Pinnacle label. We will continue to be FULLY COMMITTED to what God has called our family to do and that is to share the wonderful story of His love through song.”

Jeff Collins, producer for the recording, states, “This is a wonderful family who is truly dedicated to growing their ministry. People will be drawn to them and will especially enjoy Emma and Stone, the very talented children of the family. You won’t meet nicer folks.”

Carolina Boys Sign with Crossroads’ Pinnacle label

Posted on: April 19th, 2010 by No Comments

Pictured: L to R standing: Phillip Masters, Joe Trusty, Stephen Jewell L to R seated: Crossroads co-owner Jeff Collins, Chuck Lowe

Arden, NC – April, 19, 2010 Crossroads is proud to announce their new association with The Carolina Boys Quartet, based out of Six Mile, SC. The Carolina Boys Quartet was “reborn” in December 2009, securing the name from Ray Reese of The Kingsmen. Chuck Lowe, Joe Trusty, Phillip Masters and Stephen Jewell make up this male quartet, a band of Christian brothers who hold high their mission of sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Jeff Collins, who oversees the Pinnacle artist roster states, “We are so pleased to have The Carolina Boys Quartet back in the fold here at Crossroads. This fine group of gentlemen has a first class quartet that Southern Gospel lovers will thoroughly enjoy.” Produced by Danny Crawford, their new recording “Free” is available online now at crossroadsmusic.com. Listen for their first single release “God Said” from this recording playing on radio and internet outlets worldwide now.

Sarah Green Receives Crossroads Challenge For April

Posted on: April 15th, 2010 by No Comments

Sarah Green, from Columbia, Louisiana, has been selected to receive this month’s Crossroads Challenge award.  Sarah is 63 years old and has lived with cerebral palsy since birth.  Eighteen years ago, Sarah and her mother reached a point where they could no longer care for each other, and moved into a nursing home at the same time.  She has been confined to a wheelchair for the past thirteen years, and can do little on her own without assistance. But she has met life head on. For example, it took her twenty one years to receive her high school diploma—but she finished the task.

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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver on WFDU – and with Paul Simon

Posted on: March 26th, 2010 by No Comments

DoyleFlyCov3B-150x149Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver stopped by the studios of WFDU in New Jersey this past Monday and recorded an interview with Carol Beaugard for her Lonesome Pine RFD program. The guys were in the area for a recording session at Tony Bennett’s studio in Englewood – they tracked on two cuts for Paul Simon’s next album! Read more here…

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver: Light on My Feet and Ready to Fly

Posted on: March 12th, 2010 by No Comments

New this month from Doyle Lawson is his all-gospel release, Light on My Feet and Ready to Fly.

Arden, NC – With the success of his last release, Help is on the Way, which included the first ever Bluegrass Gospel #1 on the Singing News Southern Gospel Charts, Doyle is back with a new album that provides the great vocal prowess, instrumental finery and spiritual message of his prior Gospel recordings.

With a nearly all new line-up, the album includes Corey Hensley on guitar and vocals; Jason Leek on Bass and vocals; Dale Perry on banjo, guitar and bass vocals; Josh Swift on resophonic guitar: Jason Barie on fiddle and Doyle who is featured as the lead vocal on half the songs on the release.

The recording process began just this February at the Crossroads Studios in Arden, NC. Doyle was joined by veteran Crossroads engineer Van Atkins who recorded and mixed the album. A great link offering insight into the studio mixing process can be seen at the Crossroads blog page.

Doyle tells us, “Light On My Feet and Ready to Fly has something for every Bluegrass Gospel fan. It includes original songs coupled with older ones for a cohesive recording I know folks will enjoy.”

The new CD will be released on March 30th. The CD will be available at
www.doylelawson.com, crossroadsmusic.com, iTunes, Amazon, and at stores carrying bluegrass music.

Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Posted on: February 26th, 2010 by 2 Comments

It’s that time of year again.  As you are filling out your Singing News Fan Awards ballots, please remember those from the Crossroads family of artists. Thank you in advance for your support. To see all the eligible artists please click here.

Singing News subscribers please click here to vote.

Crossroads Artists Eligible For Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Posted on: February 26th, 2010 by 3 Comments

It’s that time of year again.  As you are filling out your Singing News Fan Awards ballots, please remember those from the Crossroads family of artists. Thank you in advance for your support.

Singing News subscribers please click here to vote.

Artist of the Year

  • Kingdom Heirs
  • Kingsmen
  • McKameys
  • Dove Brothers
  • Crist Family
  • Talley Trio
  • Inspirations
  • Down East Boys
  • Tribute Quartet
  • HisSong
  • Nelons

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Bledsoes Latest “Onward” Available Now

Posted on: February 16th, 2010 by No Comments

OnwardContinuing the success of their first Pinnacle release The Journey, the Bledsoes’ 2010 release Onward demonstrates the exciting and dynamic vocals of Rodney Bledsoe, Robert Freeman and Charity Bobbitt. The new single, He Died, He Rose, He Lives is quickly gaining airplay and is sure to please radio listeners. Producer Jeff Collins states, “With the addition of vocalist Charity Bobbitt, this trio can really deliver a song with a sincerity and love for the Lord that southern gospel fans will truly appreciate! The Bledsoes are quickly becoming a favorite trio to audiences across the country.” Make sure to get your copy of Onward to add to your collection of great Gospel music!

Nelons “Beside Still Waters” Now Available

Posted on: February 16th, 2010 by No Comments

Beside Still WatersOff the heels of their highly acclaimed worship recording You Are God, The Nelons return to their Southern Gospel roots with Beside Still Waters. This production is reminiscent of the sounds fans grew to love throughout the ’70s and ’80s. Big ballads, soothing harmonies and commercial melodies are just a few of the familiar traits to be found on this recording. The Nelon’s own Jason Clark teamed up with multi-award winner Wayne Haun to produce and arrange. Beside Still Waters also introduces newcomer Autumn Clark (daughter of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark) on the selection, “I Choose To Live.”

February Crossroads Soundtracks Titles

Posted on: February 10th, 2010 by 3 Comments

Crossroads Soundtracks – February

Keeper Of The Lost And Found – Ivan Parker
I Want My Stage To Be An Altar - Akins
Hold On – Dove Brothers
I’ll Pray For You – Whisnants
God’s Not Through With You – Mike & Kelly Bowling
Living In Canaan Now – Classic