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Hendersonville, TN – Popular Daywind recording artist, The Tribute Quartet has announced plans for an exciting tour in 2025 that will feature a select number of unprecedented concert events to be scheduled nationwide. The Tour will exclusively feature songs from the Quartet’s Quartet Tribute recording series, which to date has spawned two Number One hits, with Volume 3 of the series garnering a Gospel Music Association Dove Award nomination for Southern Gospel Album of the Year.

Each concert event will allow listeners to take a stroll through Gospel Music history with the Tribute Quartet, much like the group’s Quartet Tribute recording Series does. Three volumes of the Series have been released, including the upcoming re-release of Volume One with the current group line-up. The Series has garnered rave reviews from long-time Gospel Music fans, as well as individuals who are simply intrigued by the rich history of this classic musical genre.

The idea for the Series was birthed from producer Gerald Wolfe and Tribute Quartet members who each possess a deep love for the music they grew up listening to as young boys. “I am such a fan of these songs and the singers who originally recorded them,” states long-time group member, Josh Singletary. “To be able to create a tour presenting them to this generation of listeners and to those who hail from that generation as well, thrills me.”

Singletary states that each night on the upcoming Tour will be one Gospel Music fans will not want to miss. “In addition to performing these timeless classics, we will be sharing archival video that transports audiences to a wonderful place. I was overcome with nostalgia as we were selecting specific footage to use for this Tour,” Singletary says.

“Nostalgia is such a precious and powerful feeling,” fellow Tribute member Ian Owens states. “So much of what was once old is new and exciting again today because of the fond memories of experiences from our younger years. I grew up singing the hymns of the church and listening to the great male quartets of the past sing those ever so special and impactful Gospel songs like only they could. I was a fan long before I was a singer. I can’t wait to present these great old songs of the church and quartets of yesteryear with the same excitement, approach, professionalism, excellence and love they were presented with so long ago. It’s going to be a wonderfully powerful celebration of the music that has changed so many lives.”

“My dad always used to say, ‘You can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been.’ This tour give us a chance to share this incredible heritage with our friends,” Tribute member, Gus Gaches states.

Tribute Quartet lead vocalist and manager, Gary Casto shares the excitement of his fellow group members. “We are absolutely thrilled to present this Tour,” Casto shares. “Night after night, we’re approached by folks with so many requests to sing the classics, so we’re so happy we are able to create a tour consisting of evenings full of songs strictly from our Quartet Tribute Series. It’s going to be a special evening, and we believe fans and promoters alike will embrace the opportunity to be a part of this event.”

Promoters interested in scheduling the Quartet Tribute Tour may contact The Harper Agency at 615-851-4500. Fans can keep track of the Tour schedule by visiting www.tributequartet.com.

You don’t want to miss this once in a lifetime day to honor our four 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees: Kelly Nelon Clark, Herb Henry, Jeff Stice & Mike Holcomb. Tuesday, September 24th at the National Quartet Convention LeConte Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN at 1:30pm. Tickets can be purchased by either calling 1-800-846-8499…

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Hendersonville, TN – Popular Daywind recording artist, The Tribute Quartet has announced plans for an exciting tour in 2025 that will feature a select number of unprecedented concert events to be scheduled nationwide. The Tour will exclusively feature songs from the Quartet’s Quartet Tribute recording series, which to date has spawned two Number One hits,…

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Arden, North Carolina — “I have worked with Sound Street since they began singing,” said esteemed Southern Gospel artist and producer Roger Talley when the trio was signed to Sonlite Records at the end of 2023. “Jarrod Vanderslice and Ryan Bilby have always been great singers and talented communicators. Jaylie inherited the natural, God-given musical…

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Nashville, TN – Dove Award-winning artist Joseph Habedank is pleased to announce the autobiography Fall Tour 2024. This leg of the tour will begin in Mattoon, IL on September 5th before making stops in 30 cities in 13 different states including Arkansas, Indiana, South Carolina, and Virginia, among others At select dates, Joseph’s wife, Lindsay Habedank, will be appearing as a special guest on the tour.

The autobiography Fall Tour 2024 is announced on the heels of two Dove Award nominations for the newest release from Habedank, entitled autobiography. The project, which is nominated for Inspirational Album of the Year, is a musical journey through Habedank’s upbringing, through valleys and triumphs, all culminating in praise for God’s grace and faithfulness in every aspect of life. This tour features new music from this incredible project, such as the Bluegrass Roots Song of the Year nominee, ‘tell the devil,’ and current radio single ‘forgiven,’ as well as the classics fans have grown to love over the last decade.

While Lindsay Habedank has often been found in a more ‘behind-the-scenes’ role, she is actually a gifted singer and songwriter in her own right. Having grown up traveling as part of her family’s group, The Bentons, she later joined forces with her cousins to form the female trio, Third Generation. This strong musical heritage has shown through her songwriting, with songs like ‘I’ll Take It’ (Jeff & Sheri Easter), among others. In recent years, Lindsay has produced three albums for Joseph Habedank, in addition to being a contributing producer on his Dove award-winning album, Change Is Coming. Listeners got their first tastes of Lindsay’s moving vocals with the release of Together, a duet album from Joseph & Lindsay Habedank, featuring a specific selection of songs that strengthened them, both individually and as a couple, through the darkest days of their journey together.

Joseph Habedank is also proud to continue partnering with Destiny Rescue, and to have this special organization as a sponsor of the autobiography Fall Tour. Destiny Rescue works diligently to save children from trafficking and exploitation around the world. As part of the tour, attendees will have the chance to learn about how they too can partner with this ministry to support the rescue and reintegration programs, making a difference in the lives of precious children.

Learn more at josephhabedank.com.

NASHVILLE, TENN – Following their chart-topping album, acclaimed bluegrass band, Chosen Road, has released their latest single, “I Wish I Had One More.” The track, written by esteemed songwriters Jimmy Yeary and Terry Herd features the talents of founding band members Jonathan Buckner and Zachary Alvis, along with group members Tyler Tobertson, Bradley Parsons and…

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The Truthseekers Homecoming is thrilled to announce that its annual event will be returning to three nights in 2025 to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. Hosted in Marion, Illinois, at the historic Marion Cultural and Civic Center, this event has been a mainstay in the Midwest as a premier weekend for Gospel music.

The Truthseekers Homecoming will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in March. As part of the celebration, the event will return to three nights. After the pandemic, The Truthseekers Homecoming scaled back to a two-night event. Since then, attendees have requested a return to the original format. Jill Snider, the event’s promoter, shares, “There’s no better time to go back to three nights than to do it in the year we recognize and honor four decades of God’s faithfulness and blessing.”

The event will take place March 20-22, 2025, at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in downtown Marion, Illinois. On Thursday night, attendees will enjoy an evening with the Tribute Quartet and the Mylon Hayes Family. Friday night features the Guardians and Jonathan Wilburn and Saturday night is none other than Greater Vision and the Mark Trammell Quartet.

Tickets will go on sale later in the year. To keep up with the latest from the Truthseekers Homecoming, follow them on their Facebook page.

Arden, North Carolina — Following this spring’s top 10 showing with “He Bought Me,” Sonlite Records recording artists Anthem Edition — formerly known as The Old Paths — return with their first new music since last year’s Here Comes Christmas, and the first to include new tenor singer Cameron Edens. Written by Southern Gospel stalwart…

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Philadelphia, MS — Dunaway Music announces the recent passing of Bethany Lemon Hurt, who has been the office assistant and radio promoter for The Dunaways for the past decade, as well as radio promoter for label sister group, The Villines Trio for the last four years.

We are saddened for all who loved her, but rejoice for our sweet Bethany, as she made it Home! Her dedication to God, family, friends, and ministry will be her legacy.

A memorial service for Bethany Lemon Hurt will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at New Zion United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Randall Dunaway officiating.

Bethany Lemon Hurt, 45, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Ochsner Rush Hospital in Meridian, MS. She grew up in West Virginia, but lived the last 12 years in Philadelphia, MS where she worked in sales and radio promotions. She was a member of New Zion United Pentecostal Church, and her hobbies included spending time with her family, loving the church kids and listening and promoting Southern Gospel Music.

Bethany is preceded in death by her parents, Dale F. Lemon II and Reta Cowdrey Lemon; sister, Adria Lemon; brother, Tom Lemon.

Survivors include her husband, Jeremy Hurt of Philadelphia; (3) nephews, Elias, Andreus, and Myles; best friend, Janet Medina of Parkersburg, WV; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and her beloved dog, Roxy.

Johnson City, TN – IMC Concerts and InTouch Ministries are partnering to bring the Gospel Music Celebration to Alaska in 2025. Known for its unrivaled, majestic beauty, the 49th state is considered a place unlike any other on earth. Southern Gospel Music lovers will soon have the opportunity to visit this picturesque wonderland as IMC Concerts joins InTouch Ministries to present the Gospel Music Celebration in Alaska during the week of June 28-July 5, 2025.

IMC first began hosting cruises to Alaska in 2007 and began teaming with InTouch Ministries in 2014 when Dr Charles Stanley, founder of the renown global ministry, was still alive. “Dr Stanley loved Gospel music so much,” states IMC President Landon Beene, “and we were thrilled 10 years ago when we were able to join forces with InTouch to present a cruise event that offered wonderful Bible teaching and great Gospel music.”

It’s been a decade since that first joint venture with IMC and InTouch, and as a celebration of the legacy of Dr Stanley, InTouch and IMC is once again joining forces to present a Gospel Music Celebration at sea. “The atmosphere of a Gospel cruise in the most beautiful creation in the world – the Alaska territory, is truly heaven on earth,” Beene states.

The Alaska Gospel Music Celebration, presented by IMC and InTouch is exclusively represented by the leader in Christian Travel, Inspiration Cruises, a company dedicated to providing an elegance of class and customer experience for passengers. IMC and Inspiration Cruises have historically sold out as fans have enjoyed trips to many popular destinations around the globe. This voyage is expected to be no exception as the ship will be limited to 1000 passengers.

Gospel Music Celebration Alaska will set sail aboard one of Holland America’s most elegant vessels from Seattle, WA. Passengers will sail the Inside Passage making stops in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, BC, Canada, passing through Strait Point and Glacier Bay.

In addition to viewing the majesty of God’s creation, cruisers will enjoy exceptional music from some of Gospel music’s most popular artists, including The Booth Brothers, Cana’s Voice, Greater Vision, Tribute Quartet, Jim and Mellissa Brady, Geron and Beckie Davis, as well as comedian Dennis Swanberg, pianist Stan Whitmire and talented female vocalist, Taranda Greene. Additionally, popular Cathedral Quartet alumi will be making a one-week only appearance together, as Danny Funderburk, Ernie Haase, Gerald Wolfe, Mark Trammel and Scott Fowler will all be aboard for a special reunion event. Additionally, passengers will be treated to never-before seen video footage and devotional bible teaching by Dr Charles Stanley.

According to Beene, pricing is ALL INCLUSIVE NOW and passengers booking online will receive a $50 discount per person with no hidden fees or conference fees. Reservations begin on August 6 and 11:00am (central).

Make plans now to be a part of the 2025 Alaska Gospel Music Celebration, which sails June 28-July 5. Call 888-245-4284 or visit www.GospelMusicCelebration.com to learn more details, request a brochure or reserve a cabin.