Ivan Parker and Peg McKamey Bean
Crossroads would like to congratulate Ivan Parker and Peg McKamey Bean (The McKameys) for their Singing News Fan Awards wins last night. Ivan Parker was named Favorite Soloist, winning for the ninth time. Peg McKamey Bean was given the Templeton-Norcross Award, a lifetime achievement award honoring her decades of faithful service in ministry.
Andrew S. just posted an in-depth review of the McKameys’ latest release, Joy in the Journey, on Southern Gospel Review. He was particularly impressed by “When Faith Steps In” and “God Doesn’t Think Like Me”:
Other highlights include the classic ballads, “When Faith Steps In” and “God Doesn’t Think like Me.” Both of these songs feature Sheryl Farris predominantly with Peg and Connie taking the feature or lead at certain parts. The former was written by Leigh Parsons Sexton (the daughter of Squire Parsons) and tells the Christian journey as it occurs from when “faith steps in” to the time when “faith will end.” This unique look at faith is fantastic and will do well as the project’s first single. “God Doesn’t Think like Me” is a unique ballad discussing man’s epic failure trying to make material possessions work for him, however, realizing the need for ultimate interference from God. Sheryl Farris wrote the song and portrays the song’s hook and idea, next by expounding upon man’s thoughts and inferiority, and eventually bringing the thought full circle. I can see this one electrifying audiences similar to “I Keep Praying” and “I’ve Won.”
Crossroads wants to congratulate our artists on receiving 56 nominations in the top 10 nomination ballot of the 2011 Singing News Fan Awards!
Traditional Quartet
Mixed Group
Trio
Soloist
Favorite Male Singer
Favorite Female Singer
Young Artist
Horizon Individual
Horizon Group
Tenor
Lead
Baritone
Bass
Soprano
Alto
Musician
Band
Songwriter
Song
Steve Eaton at Southern Gospel Views from the Back Row featured an in-depth review of the McKameys’ new release, Joy in the Journey, this morning. Highlights:
The gems on this album pick up at the title cut, “Joy In The Journey.” I enjoy the rich alto tones of Sheryl Farris. She was featured on the group’s #1 hit from last year “The Shepherd’s Point Of View.” Her vocal delivery on “Joy In The Journey” could find the McKameys with another #1 song. This should definitely be considered for a radio single.
Two other songs that are #1 potentials for the McKameys are “When Faith Steps In” and “God Doesn’t Think Like Me.” “When Faith Steps In” has one of the best lyrics on the entire recording. Driving home the point of trusting God now when we just don’t understand but then closing the song with finally getting to the place (in Heaven) where faith will end. This song was an immediate repeat when listening to the recording.
The full review is here.
From the compelling cover art to the artistic excellence within, the McKameys have climbed to new heights with “Joy In the Journey.” Ten tracks—every one a ticket to truth, a passport to peace, a road-sign that points directly to Jesus, the ultimate source of the joy and love every human heart longs for and every soul needs.
Along with a musical legacy spanning several decades, numerous awards, and a record-holding 17 # 1 songs, the close-knit Tennessee family seeks first and foremost to live what they sing. Faithfulness to God is a crowning family virtue, and the members earnestly endeavor to bring their best to the Master with each recording.
The McKameys believe this album contains their greatest song collection ever, and we believe you’ll agree! So come along, settle in your seat, and savor in the sweet assurance of “Joy In the Journey!”
It’s a major milestone on a highway already lined with impressive accomplishment!
No matter what we’re going through, there is Joy in the Journey.
Joy in the Journey releases on March 15. Be listening for the project’s first single, “When Faith Steps In,” releasing to radio soon!
The McKameys were recently in the studio, cutting tracks for their March 2011 release. Here is a video of them cutting “Joy in the Journey.” Listen particularly for one of the studio musicians getting excited!
Here is a video of the McKameys and the Crossroads staff celebrating the success of the #1 radio hit “The Shepherd’s Point of View”:
The staff of Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing held a celebration last Wednesday honoring the success of The McKameys and their #1 song “The Shepherd’s Point of View.” The single topped the Singing News Chart in the month of December, making “The Shepherd’s Point of View” the group’s 17th #1 song and giving them the honor of having the most #1 singles on the Singing News Southern Gospel radio chart.
Horizon Records President Mickey Gamble offered a few words about the value of a group like the McKameys to radio listeners and music programmers. Jim Stover, Director of Radio Promotions, thanked the group for the way they carried themselves and conducted their ministry, and presented them a plaque in honor of the #1. Ruben Bean and Peg McKamey Bean thanked Mickey, Jim, producer Jeff Collins and the staff of Crossroads Music, calling the success a team effort.
Crossroads congratulates the McKameys on their continued success and thanks DJs and radio programmers for their support in placing the song at the #1 position.
Singing News posted the final round of nominees in their Fan Awards yesterday. Here are the Crossroads artists in the top 5:
Favorite Artist
Traditional Quartet
Mixed Group
Soloist
Favorite Male Singer
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