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Crossroads Signs Soloist Gary Skelton to Their Pinnacle Label

Scott Wagner — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:44:44 +0000

L to R Gary Skelton and Jeff Collins

Crossroads has added Gary Skelton to their ever growing Pinnacle label and has recently finished a new project from the soloist to be released this October. The Church Hill, TN native is very excited about his new venture with Crossroads.

“After being gone from a music ministry for some time, God has called me back. I am so glad He has given me the opportunity to work with the Pinnacle label and the folks at Crossroads to bring my ministry to a lost world.”

Jeff Collins, who oversees the Pinnacle label, comments, “I’ve enjoyed getting to know Gary over the past year or so. He is very down to earth and tells it like it is and I like that! He has a fierce desire to take the Good News of Christ to people where ever he can through his music ministry. He and his wife Barbie are dedicated to growing his music ministry and Crossroads/Pinnacle is honored to be a partner in that process.” Gary’s new project, Whosoever, will be available this fall on the Crossroads website, www.crossroadsmusic.com.

Carolina Boys Sign with Crossroads’ Pinnacle label

Scott Wagner — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:20:23 +0000

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.

Bledsoes Latest “Onward” Available Now

Scott Wagner — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:52:14 +0000

Continuing 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!

A Crossroads Family Christmas – Free Download

Scott Wagner — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:23:38 +0000

Crossroads Family Christmas Volumes 1 & 2 available ONLY for digital download. You can download them FREE for a limited time. These are Christmas favorites taken from several artist Christmas projects and radio singles and put into 2 volumes. Also featured is a great new version of Jingle Bells done by the Crist Family. Also featuring the Talley Trio, Phil Cross, Mark Bishop, The Kingdom Heirs, Ivan Parker, The Kingsmen, Janet Paschal, Jeff Collins and more. Download these two collections in time for the holidays. To see all of our Christmas releases click here.

Voices Won Homecoming With The Crist Family

Scott Wagner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:59:19 +0000

Voices Won held their 8th annual Homecoming last weekend. Here’s some excerpts of them and their guests The Crist Family.

Wedding Tracks

Jeff Collins — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:06:18 +0000

Coming February 2010

Mark Bishop At Crossroads Studios

Scott Wagner — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:38:42 +0000

Mark Bishop joined forces again with producer Jeff Collins at Crossroads studios this week getting a start on his new recording. Jeff comments, “we all had a great day working again with Mark on some great songs. He’s such an incredible song writer. The players were moved to tears on a couple of these songs and I can’t wait to get them out to the public to hear! They’re going to bless people’s hearts!!” Look for Mark’s Sonlite label release coming December 15, 2009.

L to R: Van Atkins engineer, Jeremy Medkiff, David Johnson, Tony Creasman, Mark Bishop, Jeff Collins producer

The McKameys Return To Crossroads Studios

Scott Wagner — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:20:26 +0000

The McKameys were recently at Crossroads Studios recording the music tracks for their upcoming release. “The McKameys continue to select incredible songs that work so well for them and their audience,” states co-producer Jeff Collins. “We knew when we were cutting the songs and listening to the lyrics that the McKameys very likely have more hits on the way!” Peg commented that “Sheryl was a little apprehensive about being in the studio for the first time in a good while, but soon was at ease and enjoyed a wonderful day of creativity and fun. Everyone had a great time in the studio, and we look forward to finishing up our vocal tracks soon.”

Look for the new McKameys release in November of this year.

Photo L to R: Co-producer Roger Fortner, musicians David Johnson and Tony Creasman, Sheryl Farris, engineer Scott Barnett, Eli Fortner, Peg Bean, Connie Fortner, Ruben Bean, co-producer Jeff Collins

Sandy Knight Re-Signs with Asheville Music Publishing

Scott Wagner — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:33:22 +0000

Award-winning songwriter Sandy Knight continues her long time agreement with Crossroads and Asheville Music Publishing. Greg Bentley, head of publishing at Crossroads states, “I have been a fan of Sandy’s writing since the 1980′s, and to have the honor to work with such a song writing treasure as Sandy Knight is something I never dreamed would happen. Sandy writes songs that charge you up for the journey. I am excited to have her re-sign with Asheville Music Publishing, and am looking forward to many more top-charting songs from her pen.”
Sandy’s songs are well known throughout the Southern Gospel market and she continues to write incredible heartfelt songs for the cause of Christ. “Lord willing, I’m looking forward to writing and singing Gospel songs with Jeff Collins and all our wonderful Crossroads family, in my opinion, the best of the best!” states Sandy. Artists can contact Greg Bentley at Crossroads for song material from Sandy and many other songwriters in the Crossroads song catalog.

Pictured L to R: Jeff Collins, Crossroads producer, Sandy Knight, and Greg Bentley, Director of Publishing/Crossroads

The Privilege of a Great Dad

Jeff Collins — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:47:58 +0000

On this Father’s Day, I find myself thinking of and being privileged to have had a truly wonderful father. His name was Bob Collins. He was a simple man, who loved his family and who was always willing to put his family first. He easily showed his love and always demonstrated a positive attitude, no matter what problems were going on behind the scenes. He was a great listener and loved to hear about what interested other people. He was very artistic and especially loved to work with wood. I have a house full of beautiful art he created over the years. He was consistent in his discipline and through love, directed me in the right direction in preparation for life. He lived a life of faith in God by example, seeing to it that the family was always involved in church activities. Yep, I am indeed privileged to have had such a rich blessing in life. Bob Collins, among other things, was a great dad who I miss every day…but especially today on this Father’s Day.