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Crossroads Congratulates IBMA Award Nominees

Posted on: August 19th, 2010 by

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.

The Akins Receive 3 ICMA Nominations

Posted on: July 29th, 2010 by

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.

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.

The Jay Stone Singers Join The Pinnacle Family of Artists

Posted on: April 28th, 2010 by

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

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.

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

Posted on: March 12th, 2010 by

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.

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

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

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.”