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.

Every month, Crossroads delivers new single releases on our top label artists, such as The Talley Trio, The Kingdom Heirs, Ivan Parker, The Inspirations, Mark Bishop, Lauren Talley, The Kingsmen, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Collingsworth Family, Janet Paschal and The McKameys (just to name a few!), and we offer slots monthly to Independent Artists interested in growing their ministries. Your single release if offered right next to today’s top charting Gospel Artists.

A flat fee of $600 is the price for having your single released with Crossroads. You can release multiple singels at appropriate intervals, usually every 4-6 months.

Crossroads is interested in helping you grow your ministry by exposing your work to a greater Christian community. Please email us by simply clicking on the email address below or call us at 828-684-3066 ext. 311.

Ty Gilpin

Promotions

828-684-3066 ext. 320

ty.gilpin@crossroadsmusic.com

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!

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.

For This Time

Tribute Quartet just found out that their current single, “That’s Why I Love Him So,” is their first top 10 radio hit. It charted at #10 on the May 2010 Singing News top 80 chart.

“Jim Stover’s hard work in radio promotion for Crossroads continues to pay off for our Artists, including now Tribute Quartet,” said Crossroads co-owner Jeff Collins. “Jim and all of the staff at Crossroads wish continued success to this fine group of men and we certainly are proud to be a partner in their ministry.

The song is co-written by Brian Alvey and Gary Casto, Tribute’s tenor and lead singers. It is from their first Crossroads CD, For This Time. (Sound clips are here.)

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Artist of the Year

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

Male Quartet of the Year

• Kingdom Heirs
• Kingsmen
• Inspirations
• Dove Brothers
• Down East Boys
• Tribute Quartet
• Skyline Boys

Mixed Group of the Year

• Talley Trio
• McKameys
• Crist Family
• Nelons
• Naomi & the Segos

Trio of the Year

• Talley Trio
• HisSong
• Nelons
• Akins

Soloist of the Year

• Ivan Parker
• Mark Bishop
• Phil Cross
• Archie Watkins
• Janet Paschal

Favorite Male Singer

• Ivan Parker (Solo)
• Mark Bishop (Solo)
• Phil Cross (Solo)
• Archie Watkins (Solo)
• Arthur Rice (Kingdom Heirs)
• Bryan Hutson (Kingsmen)
• Melton Campbell (Inspirations)
• McCray Dove (Dove Brothers)
• Ricky Cardin (Down East Boys)
• Gary Casto (Tribute Quartet)

Favorite Female Singer

• Debra Talley (Talley Trio)
• Lauren Talley (Talley Trio)
• Peg McKamey (McKameys)
• Connie Fortner (McKameys)
• Sheryl Farris (McKameys)

Horizon Group

• Akins
• Voices Won
• Calvary’s Voice
• Cross 4 Crowns
• Bledsoes

Horizon Individual

• David Ragan (Inspirations)
• Dallas Rodgers (Inspirations)

Young Artist of the Year

• Cody McVey (Kingsmen)
• Breana Crist (Crist Family)
• Jackie Crist (Crist Family)
• Amber Nelon (Nelons)
• Eli Fortner (McKameys)

Tenor of the Year

• Billy Hodges (Kingdom Heirs)
• Harold Reed   (Kingsmen)
• Dallas Rodgers (Inspirations)
• Jerry Martin (Dove Brothers)
• Jason Runnels (Down East Boys)
• Brian Alvey (Tribute Quartet)
• Archie Watkins (Solo)
• Jodi Hosterman (Skyline Boys)

Lead Singer of the Year

• Arthur Rice (Kingdom Heirs)
• Phillip Hughes (Kingsmen)
• David Ragan (Inspirations)
• McCray Dove (Dove Brothers)
• Gary Casto (Tribute Quartet)
• Ricky Cardin (Down East Boys)
• Rich Crist (Crist Family)
• Roger Talley (Talley Trio)
• Ivan Parker (Solo)
• Mark Bishop (Solo)

Baritone Singer of the Year

• Steve French (Kingdom Heirs)
• Bryan Hutson (Kingsmen)
• Melton Campbell (Inspirations)
• Eric Dove (Dove Brothers)
• Josh Singletary (Tribute Quartet)
• Daryl Paschal (Down East Boys)
• John Starkel (Crist Family)

Bass Singer of the Year

• Jeff Chapman (Kingdom Heirs)
• Ray Reese (Kingsmen)
• Mike Holcomb (Inspirations)
• David Hester (Dove Brothers)
• Dennis Dugger (Tribute Quartet)
• Stuart Cary (Down East Boys)
• Tom Joyce (Crist Family)

Soprano Singer of the Year

• Lauren Talley (Talley Trio)
• Connie Fortner (McKameys)
• Tami Crist Starkle (Crist Family)
• Amber Nelon (Nelons)
• Janet Paschal (Solo)

Alto Singer of the Year

• Debra Talley (Talley Trio)
• Sheryl Farris (McKameys)
• Peg McKameys (McKameys)
• Lisa Crist (Crist Family)
• Kelly Nelon Clark (Nelons)

Musician of the Year

• Cody Mcvey (Kingsmen)
• Andy Springfield (Kingdom Heirs)
• Roger Talley (Talley Trio)
• Roger Fortner (McKameys)
• Martin Cook (Inspirations)
• Adam Harmon (Dove Brothers)
• Josh Singlertary (Tribute Quartet)

Songwriter of the Year

• Sandy Knight
• Ray Scarbrough
• Matt Rankin
• Nick Akin
• Larry Collie
• Mark Bishop
• Phil Cross

Song of the Year

• “My Heart Knows”  – Crist Family
• “Hold On” – Dove Brothers
• “I Believe In Prayer” – HisSong
• “The Son Came Down” – Inspirations
• “Keeper of the Lost and Found” – Ivan Parker
• “Jesus Is Alive and Well” – Janet Paschal
• “He Locked the Gates”  -Kingdom Heirs
• “The Word” – Kingsmen
• “The Extra Mile” – Lauren Talley
• “Go Ahead and Cry” – Mark Bishop
• “I Keep Praying” – McKameys
• “My Hope Is In the Lord” – Talley Trio
• “I Want My Stage To Be An Altar” – The Akins
• “That’s Why I Love Him So” – Tribute Quartet
• “I Know Your God” – Down East Boys

Recording of the Year

• Phil Cross  – Focus on Hymn
• Kingdom Heirs  – When You Look at Me
• Ivan Parker  – Unity
• Dove Brothers  – Hold On
• Inspirations  – The Son Came Down
• Kingsmen  – Missing People
• Archie Watkins  – Pouring Out Blessings
• Talley Trio  – Songs You Know By Heart
• HisSong  – Journey Through the Sky
• Down East Boys  – One Day
• McKameys  – The Message
• Tribute Quartet  – For This Time
• Mark Bishop  – Just Pay Attention
• Nelons  – Beside Still Waters

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Jim,
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