Crossroads Music Blog » Radio News http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog Life Changing Music... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:59:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The Passing of a Great Lady http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2012/01/the-passing-of-a-great-lady/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2012/01/the-passing-of-a-great-lady/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:42:52 +0000 jstover http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=3460 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, Mrs. J. Bazzel Mull passed away at 4:04 AM on Monday, January 9, 2012. She has taken her flight to the arms of Jesus and to be with her beloved husband the late great Rev. J. Bazzel Mull who passed away September 5, 2006. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel on Kingston Pike will be in charge.

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The title track from Trains I Missed has landed Balsam Range at the top of the National Bluegrass Survey’s single chart for two consecutive months.
Since Trains I Missed came out last September, this Mountain Home artist has quickly climbed into the Bluegrass charts. Beginning at the first of this year, they’ve received top spots on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction’s most played albums and single charts, and topped the March Bluegrass Music Profiles chart.
Balsam Range’s previous release, Last Train to Kitty Hawk (2009), also saw its title track garner #1 success.

 

This is the first time a Mountain Home recording artist has spent two consecutive months at the top of the National Bluegrass Survey chart.

 

]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2011/06/balsam-range-1-bluegrass-single-for-may-and-june/feed/ 0 Kingsmen Radioactive With Red Hot New Single! http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2011/06/kingsmen-radioactive-with-red-hot-new-single/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2011/06/kingsmen-radioactive-with-red-hot-new-single/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:24:19 +0000 jstover http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=2769 Ray Reese and his mighty Kingsmen rocketed off the Crossroads launchpad with their supersonic new single, “He’s Everything I Need.” The song immediately began garnering DJ Pick mentions at station after station across the nation. On receiving his copy of the song, WJSM Martinsburg, PA music director Hap Ritchey wrote:

“I don’t ever send emails to you so you know this one is special.
I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this new song from the Kingsmen.
Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig hit on the way.
NUMBER 1.
Love you man.”

God bless. Bro Hap

See what the buzz is all about! Call your favorite radio station and request “He’s Everything I Need” today!

 

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The song was co-written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, ten years ago . . . to the day. They finished writing the song on January 31, 2001, and didn’t have a clue the impact the song would have in other genres and, now, Southern Gospel. Co-writer Townend stated:

I think one of the reasons the song is so popular is that it can stir up our emotions . . . but the emotion is not the central feature of the song. Because the lyrics stay fixed on the unchanging truths of our salvation, it not only provokes emotion, but engenders faith, strengthening our spirits, not just stirring up our souls.

It’s on Lauren’s Songs in the Night album, which you can preview and purchase here. It is also one of the featured February releases in the Crossroads soundtrack series, coming soon! The soundtrack can be pre-ordered here.

]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2011/01/in-christ-alone-turns-ten/feed/ 0 To Our Broadcasting Friends http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/12/to-our-broadcasting-friends/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/12/to-our-broadcasting-friends/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:14:36 +0000 jstover http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=2053 As we rapidly approach the end of 2010, it’s the perfect time and season to say thank you to the men and women who play our fine family of artists on your radio station, satellite broadcast, or internet program. We’re grateful for you and the work you do, and we’re proud to partner with you in it. Thank you for your ever-faithful friendship and support!

Crossroads wishes you the very best for the coming year and always!

Sincerely,

Jim Stover, Ty Gilpin

Crossroads Radio

]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/12/to-our-broadcasting-friends/feed/ 0 NQC 2010: Janet Paschal Announcement http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/nqc-2010-janet-paschal-announcement/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/nqc-2010-janet-paschal-announcement/#comments Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:56:31 +0000 Daniel J. Mount http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=1513 Janet Paschal announces her new radio program, “Walking the Good Road”:

UPDATE: The NQC 2010 highlights DVD is now available!

]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/nqc-2010-janet-paschal-announcement/feed/ 0 Here Come The Boxcars! http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/here-come-the-boxcars/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/here-come-the-boxcars/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:52:52 +0000 Scott Wagner http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=1459 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.

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 – 3rd floor

Friday 7:20 pm – FAN FEST

]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/here-come-the-boxcars/feed/ 0 You Are Invited To A Live Concert And DVD Recording http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/you-are-invited-to-a-live-concert-and-dvd-recordingv/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/you-are-invited-to-a-live-concert-and-dvd-recordingv/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:04:00 +0000 Scott Wagner http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=1453 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

]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/09/you-are-invited-to-a-live-concert-and-dvd-recordingv/feed/ 0 Ryan Seaton signs with Crossroads http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/08/ryan-seaton-signs-with-crossroads/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/08/ryan-seaton-signs-with-crossroads/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:50:07 +0000 Scott Wagner http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=1446 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/.

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]]> http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/08/ryan-seaton-signs-with-crossroads/feed/ 1 Crossroads Congratulates IBMA Award Nominees http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/08/crossroads-congratulates-ibma-award-nominees/ http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/2010/08/crossroads-congratulates-ibma-award-nominees/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:08 +0000 Scott Wagner http://crossroadsmusic.com/blog/?p=1431 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.

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