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New Christmas Project: A Mountain Home Christmas

Posted on: November 19th, 2010 by No Comments

A Mountain Home ChristmasCrossroads Music’s bluegrass label, Mountain Home Music, just released a new three-song Christmas project, titled A Mountain Home Christmas.

Three of the Bluegrass groups on the label, Balsam Range, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, each stepped into the studio in November to cut Christmas singles—just in time for the holidays. Doyle brings us a sentimental song, “It’s Christmas Time,” sung in four part harmony with Doyle taking the lead vocals. Balsam Range adds a sweet ballad, “Mary’s Little Lamb,” and Darin and Brooke Aldridge bring back a driving Country Gentlemen tune “Christmas Time Back Home,” reworked to include some pleasant musical surprises.

All these tunes are available for purchase as digital downloads here; they can also be heard on the Sirius/XM station Bluegrass Junction.

Here Come The Boxcars!

Posted on: September 8th, 2010 by No Comments

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

Ryan Seaton signs with Crossroads

Posted on: August 31st, 2010 by 1 Comment

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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Crist Family completes mix for Oasis

Posted on: July 9th, 2010 by No Comments

The Crist Family has completed tracks, vocals, and mix for their next project, Oasis. From tender ballads to majestic anthems to a track with an African Men’s chorus, Oasis has something for everyone.

This is the first Crist Family release with live orchestration. “It makes a huge difference,” lead singer Rich Crist said. “We’re thrilled with what Jason Webb has done on this project. His arrangements are fantastic!”

Two members of the seven-person family ensemble, altos Breana and Lisa Crist, have their first feature songs on a Crist Family project. The title track, “My Oasis,” features Breana, while Lisa takes the lead on “Until He Comes.”

The project’s most unique track is “Rhythm of Grace.” “I had a concept,” Rich Crist shares, “to take an African Men’s chorus and interpret ‘Move to the Rhythm of Grace’ in Swahili, in and around our group in different segments of the song—and singing the actual English lyric as well. It was a real risk, it’s a real step out of what is comfortable, but sometimes you never know until you take a risk.

“I would not say that it would be a traditional Southern Gospel song—but the Crist family has always had a very wide style. That’s kind of who we are. Of course, we would never in a million years want to abandon some of the traditional stuff. We love it just as well! But we have members that are forty years apart in age. This song is one that I believe everybody’s gonna love, even though it is so different.”

Oasis is set to release on September 21.

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.

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.

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

Posted on: March 12th, 2010 by No Comments

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.

Bledsoes Latest “Onward” Available Now

Posted on: February 16th, 2010 by No Comments

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 No Comments

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.”

February Crossroads Soundtracks Titles

Posted on: February 10th, 2010 by 3 Comments

Crossroads Soundtracks – February

Keeper Of The Lost And Found – Ivan Parker
I Want My Stage To Be An Altar - Akins
Hold On – Dove Brothers
I’ll Pray For You – Whisnants
God’s Not Through With You – Mike & Kelly Bowling
Living In Canaan Now – Classic