Nashville, TN (August 17, 2023) – Daywind Records has announced the addition of 4-time BMI awarded singer/songwriter Scotty Inman to its stellar lineup of artists.
 
Having spent more than two decades as part of the fan-favorite quartet, Triumphant, Scotty Inman recently announced his intentions to move into a solo career; a decision that will allow him the opportunity to be even more present in the lives of his young family and growing church home. It was a decision made with a great deal of prayer and counsel and with the faith that God would open doors as he walked in obedience to His calling.
 
“With any huge life change such as this, it gives you a moment to step back and evaluate how you want to continue forward, and who is best suited to partner with you along the way,” shares Scotty Inman. “When I looked at my options for a record label partner, Daywind was a front-runner from the beginning. After meeting with their team and sharing my heart on where I feel the Lord is leading me as I step into this new venture full-time, they were immediately supportive of my vision. I’m excited about what we can achieve together!”
 
“We are so excited to be walking alongside Scotty Inman on this part of the journey of his illustrious career and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome him into our Daywind Family of artists,” shares Daywind A&R Director Dusty Wells. “Scotty is no stranger to Daywind, so when our team sat down and listened to his heart and music, we all walked away and said to one another, ‘we want to walk alongside of him and get his music out there.’ I love how Scotty has such a pure heart of wanting his music, his life, his story, his faith, his love for family, his friendships along the way, to all point to his relationship with Jesus. I’ve known Scotty for 20 plus years, and I am a fan and I admire him for all he has contributed to the ministry and music of Triumphant.  Now, it’s Scotty’s time to step out in this new venture alongside of our team here at Daywind and continue on with what God is doing in his life with his music.”
 
Scotty’s debut solo project, Anywhere Jesus Is, released in 2022 with an enthusiastic reception from long-time fans and new listeners alike. The album, produced by Josh Swift (The Isaacs, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver), blends Scotty’s Southern Gospel roots with a Country flair, and features strong themes of faith, family, and life. The latest radio release, ‘Anywhere Jesus Is,’ has soared up the Southern Gospel radio charts and currently sits in the Top 10. 
 
In addition to the full album, listeners have enjoyed multiple single releases from Scotty Inman, including a nod to growing up in church in the South, entitled ‘Southern Gospel,’ as well as ‘Hallelujah, You Are Good,’ a collaboration with GRAMMY® nominated artist, Joseph Habedank.
 
The new partnership with Daywind Records has Scotty Inman excited about producing new music very soon. “I’m currently writing new music for a follow up project, and I’m eager to begin working alongside the knowledgeable and experienced team at Daywind to make this project the best yet!”

(Nashville, TN) August 16, 2023 – During a live broadcast on SingingNewsTV on August 16, 2023, from the 40 Days & 40 Nights Music Festival at the Ark Encounter, the Inspirations were surprised by an announcement that Singing News was awarding them with a check for $10,000 as the leader in the Singing News artist wholesale program. We appreciate their hard work in the Southern Gospel music industry and continuing to support Singing News Brands.
The check was presented by the founders of Sea Walker Media Corporation Scott Godsey and Ray Flynn in front of a live, and very enthusiastic, crowd. Sea Walker Media Corporation is the parent company of Singing News Magazine, Singing News Radio, SingingNewsTV and The Gospel Greats.

Join us in congratulating The Inspirations for receiving this well-deserved award.

In an exclusive interview with Singing News Radio that aired Tuesday morning, it was announced by Danny Riley that Josh Feemster is Gold City’s new lead vocalist. Josh, who has been on a fill-in assignment with the group for the past few weeks, has quickly become a favorite with audiences everywhere, prompting many to hope he would be the permanent lead.

Danny Riley of Gold City says, “We could not be happier to welcome Josh to the Gold City family. I knew he was a great singer, but after his first night filling in with us a few week ago, I immediately realized just how outstanding his talent is. Without any practice, he walked out, commanded the stage and blew everyone away, myself included. He is one of the best lead voices I’ve ever sang with, and he is an even finer person. He loves the Lord, is an extremely talented vocalist and we are excited to have him on the Gold City bus.”

Many will remember Josh for his work with Legacy Five and Mercy’s Mark. His most recent position has been singing along side his brother, Tim Feemster, with group Quartet Classic. He hopes to share the stage with Quartet Classic on occasion when the Gold City schedule allows. Josh lives in Sardis City, AL with his wife, Brandy, and their young son, Jack. The Feemsters also have an older son, Joshua, who is married to Sammy, and they are the parents of John Avery.

Josh says, “Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would consider singing on a professional level again. When Danny asked me to help him out a for a month or so, it was just that—helping out until the right man was found for the job. During this past month, the Lord made it very evident to Brandy and myself that His plans are higher than ours, and the time is right for me to do this. I’ve never been more excited about a singing opportunity. The team that is now assembled with Gold City is special and so reminiscent of the Gold City I grew up listening to. Standing on stage with these guys takes me back to what I grew up loving. I can hardly wait to see what all He has in store.”

Danny adds, “I think I can speak for the other men in Gold City in saying we continue to be laser focused on our mission of sharing Jesus through our music, encouraging the saints and reaching the lost. Josh shares our passion and vision, and that is the most important reason we extended this opportunity to him. We are glad he accepted!”

For more information, follow Gold City on social media or visit their website at www.goldcityministries.com. To schedule Gold City, contact Lori Goss Wise of the Dominion Agency at 828-246-4498. If you are hosting the group in the near future and would like a publicity photo for advertising purposes, please contact our office manager, Barbara Huffman, at 256-492-0942 or by email at barbara.goldcity@gmail.com, and she will be happy to assist you.

Nashville, TN (August 10, 2023) – StowTown Records is thrilled to share their multiple nominations for the 2023 Dove Awards. Label co-founder and producer, Wayne Haun, has garnered six nominations. Haun’s nominations once again include Producer of the Year, as well as four production nominations for Southern Gospel Album of the Year and one as a songwriter for a Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year nomination. StowTown artists Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Triumphant Quartet, The Perrys, The Steeles and Tiffany Coburn, along with StowTown Worship artist The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, are all nominees for the 54th annual GMA Dove Awards.

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’s debut StowTown Worship release, A Night of Worship, garnered three nominations. “He’s Been Faithful,” featuring TaRanda Greene and written by Carol Cymbala, received a nod for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year. The album, co-produced by Carol Cymbala and J. Daniel Smith, is up for Inspirational Album of the Year. Its companion product for church choirs is nominated for Musical/Choral Collection of the Year. The arrangements for this collection were orchestrated by J. Daniel Smith, Chris McDonald, Jim Hammerlyand Bradley Knight.

StowTown Records saw two albums nominated for Southern Gospel Album of the Year. Hymns & Worship by Triumphant Quartet is a collection of the group’s favorite hymns and worship songs, as well as a few popular CCM songs which they enjoyed arranging for their sound. Hymns & Worship was produced by Wayne Haun, Scotty Inman and Kris Crunk. Also in the Southern Gospel Album of the Year category is John 3:16 by The Perrys. It was produced by Wayne Haun and has yielded three radio hits, including their current single, “Calvary’s Touch.”

The gifts keep coming for Ernie Haase & Signature Sound from their GRAMMY® nominated album Keeping On, which received the 2022 Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year. The song, “I Know My Savior Cares,”written by Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey, received a 2023 nomination for Southern Gospel Song of the Year. StowTown artist The Steelesalso received a nomination in this category for their song “A Hundred Different Altars.” Written by Brad Steele, Joel Lindsey and Brad Guldemond, “A Hundred Different Altars” is on their album Be The Reason and spent several weeks in the top ten on the Power50 Weekly Music Chart in early 2023.

Tiffany Coburn’s song “Matchless,” featuring CCM artist Point Of Grace, garnered a nomination for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year. “Matchless” was written by Jeff Bumgardner and Val Dacus and was released digitally with a roots/country mix in January 2023.

StowTown Records CEO and President Landon Beene, shares, “Following the 2022 launch of StowTown Worship, we are pleased to have nominations across multiple genres of Gospel Music, including the Inspirational, Musical/Choral Collection, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass/Country/Roots and Producer categories. We never take these nominations lightly as they are a testament to the hard work of our artists, label team and distributor, Provident/Sony. It is an honor to be recognized in this way among our industry peers. As always, it is an even greater honor to carry the Gospel in song to people around the world.”

The 54th GMA Dove Awards show will take place live and in-person at the Allen Arena at Nashville’s Lipscomb University on October 17, 2023, and will be televised exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on October 20, 2023.

Norman Holland is the 2nd inductee announced into the 2023 Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame!Congratulations to Norman in heaven and his family.

Here’s a statement from Norman’s sister, Edith Holland Brown: “I would like to thank everyone who took a chance and believed in my brother, Norman Holland. He so loved working with his Christian artists. Love you forever!!!”

Also, here’s a statement from SGMA President Arthur Rice: “Norman was loved by anyone that worked with him. All of Southern Gospel Music misses him dearly.”

The Official Induction Ceremony is Tuesday, September 26, 1:00pm during NQC at the LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. (Natqc.com)

Nashville, TN (August 3, 2023) – Longtime, multi-award winning StowTown Records recording artist, Triumphant Quartet, is pleased to announce the addition of vocalist Sean Barber to the group. Sean plans to relocate with his wife to the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. They are looking forward to being a part of the Triumphant Quartet family.

Sean shares, “I cannot put into words how excited I am about this opportunity. I have great respect for Triumphant and the rich legacy they have built over the last 22 years. My wife, Tanessa, and I are truly honored to be a part of the Triumphant family and look forward to what God has in store.” Triumphant Quartet co-founder, Eric Bennett, echoed Sean’s enthusiasm, “To everything there is a season (Ecclesiastes 3:1), and this is a new season for Triumphant as we welcome Sean to the group. He is an incredible talent, and we look forward to how the Lord is going to use him and the exciting things He has in store for our ministry as we move forward.”

For more information about Triumphant Quartet, go to www.triumphantquartet.com. Their current project, Hymns & Worship, is available at retail and digital outlets worldwide via Provident/Sony.

Goodlettesville, TN – One of Christian’s music’s leading booking agencies, The Harper Agency has announced the signing of popular quartet, The Guardians to the company’s artist roster. The talented vocal group has enjoyed an exciting career in the Gospel music genre, and Ed Harper, President of The Harper Agency, says he is extremely happy to have the opportunity to represent The Guardians.

The rich, musical heritage of The Guardians dates back to the late 1980s; however, over the past decade, under the direction of founding member, Dean Hickman, The Guardians have enjoyed much success, including multiple Dove Award nominations from the Gospel Music Association, as well as Fan Award nominations from subscribers of The Singing News Magazine and several #1 hit singles. Present group members, John Darin Rowsey, Pat Barker, Scott Mullins and Paul Lancaster, collectively share the message of the Gospel through song night after night and are dedicated in their commitment to glorify Christ wherever the opportunity is presented.

“Our agency has known group owner and manager Dean Hickman for several years,” Ed Harper, President of The Harper Agency shares. “He continues to be actively involved in many aspects of our industry. Jeff and I have known John, Pat and Paul personally for many years. Each were previously vocalists with other artists our agency represents. They, along with their baritone singer Scott Mullins, present great four-part harmony that gospel fans love and appreciate.”

Just as the Harper Agency is delighted to have the opportunity to represent The Guardians, The Guardians are honored and thrilled to be represented by the Harper Agency. “I’ve had the privilege of having a relationship with the Harper Agency for over 30 years,” John Darin Rowsey states. “ I’ve seen their work both from the side of the concert promoter, as my wife and I promoted concerts for a number of years, and from the artist side when I traveled with Karen Peck and New River.  It was clear to me they truly cared about both and that kind of integrity always impressed me. I look forward to working with them, and The Guardians are very excited to be represented by Ed and Jeff Harper and their wonderful staff.”