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Michael Jason Frost and wife Jennifer welcome baby girl

Posted on: July 9th, 2010 by No Comments

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

Posted on: July 6th, 2010 by No Comments

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.

Talley Trio in the studio: “Someone Had to Die”

Posted on: June 28th, 2010 by No Comments

When the Talley Trio were looking for songs for their upcoming release, they called Jerry Salley, who had written and sent them “The Broken Ones.” Salley’s contribution to this project is another story-song, “Someone Had to Die.”

Talley Trio in the studio: “Good Things”

Posted on: June 24th, 2010 by No Comments

The Talley Trio has started work on their next project. Here’s a video of them working out the arrangement and laying down a track for the old Hemphills song “Good Things”:

Revelation signs with Crossroads

Posted on: May 26th, 2010 by 9 Comments
Revelation - Andrew Calderwood, David Strange, Thomas McCalmont

Revelation (from left to right: Andrew Calderwood, David Strange, Thomas McCalmont)

We have just signed a new artist, Revelation, to Pinnacle Records. This trio hails from Northern Ireland; it’s the first time in decades that any major Southern Gospel record company has signed a group from outside of North America.

“David Strange and I have been singing now for over ten years,” said tenor Thomas McCalmont. “We met Andrew Calderwood five years ago and formed the group a year and a half or so later. God has been so good to allow us to have this opportunity to be involved with Crossroads music and we are all hugely excited about traveling to North Carolina, USA to begin work on our first project with them.”

Jeff Collins added: “As I’ve come to know Thomas McCalmont over the past year through many conversations, I’ve come to appreciate the heart that Revelation has. I have learned they are consistent in their desire to grow their ministry and reach a much larger audience for the Cause of Christ. All three gentlemen, Thomas, Andy and David in this trio have a humble spirit and it is with much excitement that Crossroads has the opportunity to present Revelation to the U.S. market.”

Here is a glimpse of Revelation in action, from a concert filmed in Northern Ireland:

Dove Brothers at Crossroads Studios

Posted on: May 20th, 2010 by 1 Comment

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

Crossroads Artists in Singing News Top 5

Posted on: May 12th, 2010 by No Comments

Singing News posted the final round of nominees in their Fan Awards yesterday. Here are the Crossroads artists in the top 5:

Favorite Artist

  • Kingdom Heirs

Traditional Quartet

  • Inspirations
  • Kingdom Heirs

Mixed Group

  • Collingsworth Family
  • McKameys

Soloist

  • Mark Bishop
  • Ivan Parker

Favorite Male Singer

  • Ivan Parker (Soloist)
  • Arthur Rice (Kingdom Heirs) (more…)

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.”

It’s An Akins Weekend!

Posted on: April 21st, 2010 by No Comments

The Akins on Stage

Gather round sports fans, forget about baseball, this weekend (April 24th) our four good amigos The Akins will be the featured artist on The Gospel Greats with Paul Heil. The entire Southern Gospel world knows nobody interviews ‘em better than Brother Paul, so tune the program in on your local affiliate and learn more about this father and sons group from Griffin, GA that has the Southern Gospel music world abuzz! The Akins write, they sing, they play, and come May they’ll have the #1 Singing News song in the nation with their stunning ballad, “I Want My Stage To Be An Altar.” Tell your friends about the program, too!

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.