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The Akins Receive 3 ICMA Nominations

Posted on: July 29th, 2010 by No Comments

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

Posted on: July 14th, 2010 by 2 Comments

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.

Crossroads Invites Independent Artist to Their Radio Sampler

Posted on: May 20th, 2010 by No Comments

As of January 2009, Crossroads has now implemented a download process through our web site in which DJ’s can easily download your single release via a secure web page. For our DJ friends who have not moved over to this technology, Crossroads will still make available an actual CD Sampler as we have in the past. This new process will enable us to deliver singles in a more timely fashion and provide any additional updated information quickly. As word grows of this new opportunity, we expect to see the number of outlets receiving our single releases to increase greatly over time. We have already seen DJ’s from Norway and South America sign up for this delivery system! This will be a great benefit to those who release with Crossroads. Jim Stover, director of radio here at Crossroads states, “After surveying a large block of broadcasters, we’re excited to be moving to digital delivery for our single releases. With this modern method of “shipping songs,” radio professionals across the country and around the globe now have instant, equal access to the Southern and Bluegrass Gospel music produced and distributed by Crossroads!”

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

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.

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.

Tribute Quartet’s first Top 10 hit

Posted on: April 12th, 2010 by No Comments
Tribute Quartet - For This Time

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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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…

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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Radio Download Site a Thumbs Up!

Posted on: January 29th, 2010 by 1 Comment

When we launched the Crossroads Radio Distribution Services (CRDS) website at the beginning of 2009, we were setting sail in some uncharted waters. Thankfully, the deejay download service has proven to be a bonafide “radio hit,” with nearly 500 users and new sign-ups coming in every week!

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