IBMA ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES

Dailey & Vincent, Blue Highway, The Dan Tyminski Band and Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Top Nominee List

NASHVILLE, TENN.–IBMA is proud to announce the nominees for the 19TH Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, to be hosted by Del McCoury on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

The list of nominees continues a trend of elevating a new wave of stars, as well as honoring the ongoing contributions of the genre’s legends. __

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Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Earn Gold Certification for Get Away Jordan

 Photo:  Gaither Music Group presented Ernie Haase and Signature Sound with plaques commemorating the chart-topping success of Get Away Jordan.  Paul Sizelove, vice-president of GMG (center) presented the plaques to (left to right) Ernie Haase, Tim Duncan, Doug Anderson and Ryan Seaton.  

            Nashville, TN (8-12-08) – Ernie Haase and Signature Sound captured Dove Awards for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and Southern Gospel Album of the Year for Get Away Jordan earlier this year, and now the long-form DVD of the same title has been certified gold by the RIAA. 
 
            The DVD, which debuted #1 on the Billboard Music Video chart when it was released by Gaither Music Group in 2007, was produced by Bill Gaither.  The Get Away Jordan CD also topped the Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel music charts in Billboard.  
 
“Every time I hear news about sales and the achievement they signify, I think back to the old school wisdom of my former boss Glen Payne of the Cathedrals,” Ernie pointed out.  “He would say, ‘Liars figure, but figures don’t lie!’  So here is the ‘truth’ about these numbers, we are blessed–blessed with a broad base of friends who believe in us and find some hope in our message.  And so, for this achievement most of all I thank our fans.”
 
            The much-lauded quartet recently taped their second solo concert DVD in Chicago.  Dream On will be released October 28th.

Best Of Gordon Mote DVD Debuts In Top 10 On Billboard Music Video Chart

Nashville, TN - Popular RSI/Spring Hill Music recording artist, Gordon Mote continues to add more honor to his long list of accolades. The recent Gaither Music DVD release, The Best Of Gordon Mote, sits atop the Christian Music Video Chart at the Number One slot, while the audio recording also sits at the Number One position on the Southern Gospel Music Chart, and #25 on the CCM Chart. Additionally, the DVD made its debut at #7 on the Billboard Music Video Chart, above such popular secular recording artists as Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson.
The Best of Gordon Mote video made its television debut the week of July 12 and officially was released for sale to the general public on July 22. The recording, hosted by internationally known singer/songwriter Bill Gaither, features an intimate interview with Mote and his entire family, as well as a collection of songs made popular by the multi-talented recording artist.
The Best of Gordon Mote DVD and CD is available at retail outlets nationwide. To obtain a complete listing of music available from Gordon Mote, as well as the musician’s complete touring schedule,  visit www.rsimusicgroup.com or  www.gordonmote.com.

New Life Church To Release Counting On God on Sept. 23

CD and Worship Resources Feature New Songs From Ross Parsley and Desperation Band
Mobile, Alabama

(August 15, 2008) - - Integrity Music announces the September 23 release of Counting On God, a new CD with companion worship resources from New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Counting On God, a live recording featuring New Life’s Worship Pastor Ross Parsley and the Desperation Band, offers 12 songs written by Parsley, album producer Mathew Fallentine and Desperation band members Jared Anderson, Jon Egan and Glenn Packiam. 
New Life, a non-denominational, 10,000-plus member church, knows what it means to count on God.  The church has seen its share of heartache following the 2006 scandal involving a former pastor and a fatal shooting on its property last year.  Moving beyond the controversy and tragedy, the worship music emerging from New Life continues to be a reflection of their unwavering dependence on God.
Referring to how he penned the title track “Counting On God,” Anderson says, “This song has come to the forefront in the life of our church because of the recent trials we’ve had to face. The testing of our faith has made us more resolved… we’re nothing like we used to be.”
Another powerful song, “Savior,” which was written by Ross Parsley states, “You rescued me from all my fears and loosed the chains of wasted years.”  “Because of Christ, the chains of our mistakes or failures don’t have to keep us bound,” explains Parsley. “He takes our brokenness, mistakes and failures and in the restoration process makes us better than we were.”
To accompany the Counting On God CD, Integrity Music created worship resources including a songbook, a digital songbook and trax. All will be released through Provident-Integrity Distribution to Christian retail stores on September 23 and also will be made available through online retail outlets.  In addition, Integrity International will distribute Counting On God to more than 160 other countries.
Additional information on New Life Church is available at www.NewLifeChurch.org.