Originally from Chillicothe, Ohio, Jerry Salley has been writing and singing in Nashville since 1982. To date, he has had 300 songs recorded in his career, including; "I'm Gonna Take That Mountain" - Reba McEntire, "Breaking New Ground" - Wild Rose/Universal Records, "I Fell in the Water" - John Anderson/BNA Records, "How Do You Sleep at Night" - Wade Hayes/DCK/Columbia Records, and ten (10) top twenty gospel songs.
As an artist, Jerry has performed on numerous stage shows, including the honor of performing as a soloist many times on the world famous Grand Ole Opry. His television appearances include Late Night With David Letterman, Regis and Kathy Lee, NBC’s Today Show and several different TNN (The Nashville Network) shows.
In addition to his "SESAC Country Music Songwriter of the Year" award and Dove recognition from the Gospel Music Association, Jerry has received numerous awards from different associations for his songwriting accomplishments (NSAI, SESAC, Gospel Voice Magazine, etc.).
Along with friends Carl Jackson and Larry Cordle, the trio (Cordle, Jackson & Salley) have recorded the song "You're Runnin' Wild" on the new Louvin Brothers Tribute on Universal-South Records, which features numerous country music stars singing songs made famous by the legendary duo.
Big things are in store for one of the fastest rising groups in Bluegrass, Darin and Brooke Aldridge. Darin and Brooke are excited to announce their new self titled CD on the Mountain Home Music label, a division of Crossroads. The long awaited follow up to their all gospel recording I’ll Go With You, this new project is set to be a groundbreaking recording. Co-produced by Jerry Salley, the release promises a fine mix of fresh secular and Gospel tracks recorded by David Rhyne in Dallas, NC and mastered by Van Atkins at Crossroads. Darin comments on the new release, “Brooke and I are very excited about working with the folks at Mountain Home who we feel are a perfect match for us. We are especially thrilled with the new CD. The songs we chose reflect our diverse influences but we render them in our own unique style. We want this album to appeal to traditional listeners but also cross over into other markets for folks in search of a fresh new sound.”
The release date for the album titled Darin and Brook Aldridge is scheduled for early 2010 but you can hear a preview soon from your favorite Bluegrass and Gospel radio programmers.
In addition to the new album and label move, Darin and Brooke have also recently signed a booking agreement with Andrea Roberts Agency working with Jessie Law as their principle agent and ARA rep. Andrea comments, “I am so excited to have Darin & Brooke Aldridge in The Andrea Roberts Agency “family”. I think that Brooke is one of the most refreshing, heartfelt voices that I’ve heard in a long time and Darin is a wonderful instrumentalist and singer. If you take those elements, add an outstanding group of musicians playing with them and the fact that the entire band is made up of fine folks, it’s a combination that can’t be beat! I expect big things in the future for Darin & Brooke Aldridge and I’m so proud to be working with them.”
Brooke and Darin would like to invite everyone to come by and visit with them and maybe even do some pickin’ at their booth #89 in the main exhibit hall at this year’s IBMA business conference. They are also featured in several IBMA showcases this year. Their official IBMA showcase is Monday September 28th at 9:30 pm in the main ballroom of the Nashville Convention Center. Other IBMA showcases include; September 29th at the Hadley Music Group Showcase at 1:25 am, room 103 in the Nashville Convention Center and September 30th at the Good Home Grown Music Showcase at 11:25 pm, room 210 in the Nashville Convention Center
Here is a sneak preview of the song “Let’s Not Go There” from the new project, written by Tom T. and Dixie Hall!
Arden, NC – The Kingsmen bring an exciting new release to Southern Gospel May 20th on Horizon Records. Produced by Jeff Collins, the release, “When God Ran”, promises to be an exciting new step for the Kingsmen. The album offers 10 stellar tracks and includes the talents of such notable writers as Rebecca Peck, Chris Binion, Jerry Salley, Sandy Knight and others. Track highlights include “Gospel Road”, “The Cloud He’s Coming Back On”, and the title track “When God Ran”.
“Mickey Gamble, I, and our team at Crossroads wanted to create a new direction for the Kingsmen (while remaining true to the Kingsmen tradition) that could appeal to a wide audience. With the talents of Ray Reece, Brandon Reece, Bryan Hutson, Phillip Hughes, and Harold Reed along with fantastic songs from gifted song writers, the end result is one I’m certainly proud of. I think this recording is one of their very best and I hope it’s a tremendous blessing to all who hear it!, states Producer Jeff Collins.
New to the Kingsmen vocal line-up with this release is new tenor Harold Reed formally of the Florida Boys and returning to the quartet is baritone singer Bryan Hutson.
Although the physical CD will be available in stores after May 20th, the project is available now for digital download at crossroadsmusic.com. Be sure to listen for the new single When God Ran on your favorite Gospel radio station.
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