Wayne Graham's Artists, Friends, and more

Wayne Graham Ministries with One-On-One Ministries and Gospel Classics is a non-profit Ministry proclaiming the Word of God through the spoken Word, and the Music ministry of "Praise To God". If you would like to help this last days ministry before Jesus returns, to get the Word of God out to a lost world through the Word and Music, we would appreciate your help, and we know God will Bless you! You can support this Ministry by sending Love gifts to : Rev. Wayne Graham Ministries, 4225 Chicago Road, Niles, Michigan, 49120.

From the Radio Ranch here in Southwestern Michigan broadcasting the best in Country & Southern Gospel World wide 7/24/365 A big Hello to all of our Radio Station and Dj friends as well as the great artists we play and carry on our web site at www.a-miracle-net.com Rev. Wayne Graham “ Gospel Classics Drop Box”

Go to our web site and read all about our featured guest artist the one and only ‘DOTTIE RAMBO’’ and then go direct from our site to hers to order her latest Cd’s Video’s and that great new cook book soon to be out www.a-miracle-net.com Rev. Wayne Graham “Gospel Classics Drop Box and visit the many great artists on our friends and Artists pages as well as our BI-Monthly Play List.

Gospel Classics is Proud to Welcome the One and Only "Brenda Lee" to our site!

Brenda Lee
THE LADY - THE LEGEND
She was an original "rocker" in the sixties ... A true superstar in in the seventies... Her talent topped the country charts in the eighties... She became a living legend in the nineties.
It seems like Brenda Lee has been around forever... It certainly does seem that way....'
It could be because her hit records have become timeless standards. .. It could also be simply because she has been performing since she was 7 years old.
When she was 12, she was on the Grand Ole Opry with Elvis Presley... he was 22! Before she turned 20, The Beatles were her opening act!

CAREER AWARDS:
o New Musical Express Award (UK) - World's #1 Female Vocalist (1960-1965)
o Edison Award (Holland) - A record five time recipient of Holland's top honor.
o Aztec Award (Mexico) - Outstanding Female Artist.
o NARM Award (U.S.) - Four time recipient for the "National Association Of Record Manufacturers:
o 1960 - Most Promising Female Vocalist
o 1962 - Best Selling Female Vocalist
o 1963 - Best Selling Female Vocalist
o 1963 - Top Female Vocalist/Single Record
o Billboard Award (U.S.) - Most Programmed Female Vocalist (5 years).
o Cashbox Award (U.S.) - Most Programmed Female Vocalist (3 years).
o Record Mirror Award (UK) - World's #1 Female Vocalist (4 years).
o Melody Maker Award (UK) - #1 Female Vocalist.
o Music Reporter Award (UK) - Leading Female Vocalist.
o NARAS "GRAMMY* Nomination (US) - Brenda Lee has to date received four Grammy Award nominations from the prestigious 'National Academy Of Recording Arts & Sciences.' Nominations include: "I'm Sorry" from "Johnny One Time;" (1970), "Tell Me What It's Like;" (1980) and "Honkytonk Angels" with k.d. lang, Loretta Lynn, and Kitty Wells (1989).
o Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997.
o Inducted into Rockabilly Hali of Fame in 1999.
o Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
ACCOLADES & RECOGNITION:
o Brenda's multi-year nominations to the "Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame" culminated in her induction
on March 19,2002 into the Rock Hall. With her induction to the Rock Hall, she became the only female performer to be inducted into both the Rock & Roll and Country Music Halls of Fame.
o Brenda's autobiography, "Little Miss Dynamite - The Life and Times of Brenda Lee," was released in March 2002 by Disney owned publishing giant, Hyperion. The book project was a collaboration of Brenda with noted music journalist, Robert K. Oermann, and Brenda's daughter and author, Julie Shacklett Clay.

Brenda Lee, "The Lady, The Legend"
Brenda Lee is truly "AN INTERNATIONAL STAR." In 1959 at the age of 15 she embarked on her first foreign tour which netted her fifty-one front page stories, nine feature stories and the title of "The Best Goodwill Ambassador the United States ever had." To date Brenda has performed in 52 foreign countries and recorded hits in five different languages ... Spanish, French, Italian, German and Japanese.
FOR THE RECORD:
Brenda Lee's worldwide record sales are in excess of 100 million. Her biggest selling single to date, "I'm Sorry," has
sold in excess of 20 million units and "Rockin1 Around The Christmas Tree," which is the number four best selling Christmas
recording of all time, is close behind with sales approaching 15 million ... with each song showing
increased sales every year. It was originally recorded in 1958 and re-recorded by Brenda in 1991 for her Warner Brothers
Christmas album, "A Brenda Lee Christmas ... In The New Old Fashioned Way."
International Platinum and Gold albums include:
o 'The Very Best of Brenda Lee" -(Platinum/Gold-UK)
o "Little Miss Dynamite" - (Triple Gold Album - UK, Holland and Germany)
o "16 Classic Tracks" -(Gold Album-UK)
o "The Early Years" -(Gold Album-UK)
U.S. Platinum and Gold albums
o "Brenda Lee"
o "This Is Brenda"
o "Sincerely Brenda Lee"
o "All Alone Am I"
Gold Record Singles include:
o "Jambalaya"
o "Sweet Nothin's"
o "I'm Sorry"
o "That's All You Gotta Do"
o "I Want To Be Wanted"
o "Emotions"
o "Break It To Me Gently"
o "All Alone Am I"
o "Losing You"
o "Dum Dum"
include:
o "Merry Christmas, Brenda Lee"
o "Emotions"
o "By Request"
o "10 Golden Years"
o "Let Me Sing"
o "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"
o "Coming On Strong"
o "Johnny One Time"
o "As Usual"
o "Fool #1"
o "Too Many Rivers"
o "Heart In Hand"
o "Here Comes That Feelin'"
o "The Crying Game"
o "Brenda, That's All"
o "All The Way"
o "The Versatile Brenda Lee"
o "Johnny One Time"
o "Big Four Poster Bed"
o "Broken Trust"
o "Jingle Bell Rock"
o "Nobody Wins"
o "Tell Me What It's Like"
o "Is It True"
o "Speak To Me Pretty"
o "The Cowgirl And The Dandy"
o "One Rainey Night In Tokyo"
o "If You Love Me" (Japan Gold Single)
Brenda Lee Productions, Inc.
2174 Carson Street - Nashville, TN 37211 o P.O. Box 101188 - Nashville, TN 37210 Phone: (615) 256-3054 o FAX: (615) 256-2499 o Email: brenda@voy.net o Internet: www.brendalee.com
Monterey Peninsula Artists, Inc.
124 12th Avenue South, Suite 410 " Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Phone: (615) 251-4400 * FAX: (615) 2514401

(Nashville, Tennessee) - With the April 10^th release of her much anticipated new album, Gospel Duets With Treasured Friends, the remarkable BRENDA LEE will cross yet another milestone in a legendary career filled with five decades of industry 'firsts.'

The release of her first major gospel music project takes Brenda's iconic history of international awards and multiple-genre record sales topping the 100 million mark worldwide, back to the very roots of her childhood and to the gospel musical format that started it all.

Joining her on the musical celebration are just a few of Brenda's many faithful —"friends" —all of whom happen to be some of the most recognized names in the music industry—and most of whom will readily admit to counting Brenda Lee among their major career influences. Artists on the project include Vince Gill, Huey Lewis, Dolly Parton, Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn, Martina McBride, George Jones, Allison Krauss, Pam Tillis, Emmylou Harris, and Charlie Daniels.

The atmosphere created on the album is a vocal 'family reunion'—warm and welcoming with many familiar faces and voices gathered to celebrate a common love of the songs that have made the sound of gospel music beloved to generations of listeners.

It's an album Brenda has long looked forward to doing. Noted the singer known to legions of fans as "Miss Dynamite": "Few people realize I actually started the very earliest days of my musical career as a child back in Georgia singing locally on weekends with the Masterworkers Quartet from Atlanta. "I have wanted throughout my recording career to do a gospel album, but the timing somehow never seemed totally right until now. This project far exceeded my dreams—not only in the wonderful artistic friends that joined me on the music—but in finding a home for this project with a label family of the caliber of Provident. I am a personal fan of every voice heard on this record so it was a tremendous thrill every time I heard the word 'yes' in response to the invitation to come sing with me," added Brenda.

With the release of the new album also comes the return on record of the warm and familiarly distinctive vocal signature and energy that signifies "Brenda" to generations of music fans and fellow "boomers" who grew-up on Brenda Lee music. Hers is a voice that propelled the diminutive 4'9" source of all that vocal power into enshrinements in both the Country Music Hall of Fame (1997) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2002) -the first such accomplishment in music industry history for any female artist.

On the journey, Brenda Lee has charted in more genres'—including Pop, Rock, R&B, Adult Contemporary, and Country-- than any other woman in recording history. From her debut platform as a million selling teenage rock & roll icon of the early '60's, her multi-gold and platinum awards have been built by memorable hits songs such as I'm Sorry (selling more than 8 million units), Sweet Nothin's, I Want To Be Wanted, Break It To Me Gently, and the perennial favorite, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree to mention only a few of her score of signature classics.

At a remarkably energetic 62, Brenda Lee today annually performs an ambitious concert schedule throughout the nation. Away from the spotlight, she and her childhood sweetheart, Ronnie Shacklett, continue to celebrate their 1963 marriage, their two grown daughters, Julie and Jolie and the addition of three beautiful grandchildren. Brenda is a tireless worker for her favorite charities and has been seated on the boards of numerous national organizations, including her current work with the Nashville-based chapter of Habitat For Humanity, and the Board of Governors of the National Academy of Recording Arts And Sciences, and recent past service on the boards of both the Country Music Association and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Track list for Brenda Lee's new album release Gospel Duets With Treasured Friends includes:

Gospel Classics is Sad to Report the Loss Of "The Queen of Gospel Music" Dottie Rambo. 5-11-2008

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — Gospel singer-songwriter Joyce "Dottie" Rambo died early Sunday when the bus she was in ran off a road in southwest Missouri and struck an embankment.

Rambo, 74, of Nashville, Tenn., died in the crash about two miles east of Mount Vernon on Interstate 44, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Seven other people in the bus were injured, and were hospitalized in Springfield with moderate to severe injuries, the patrol said.

It was unclear if the accident, which occurred about 2 a.m., was weather-related, the patrol said. Severe storms and tornadoes hit the region about 6 p.m. Saturday, killing 14 people. Sustained winds and storms swept through the area later in the night, according to the National Weather Service.

"She was a giant in the gospel music industry," said Beckie Simmons, Rambo's agent. "Dolly Parton recorded some of her songs."

She was on her way to a Mother's Day performance in North Richland Hills, Texas, according to her Web site.

Rambo was inducted to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.

Rambo has had more than 2,500 published songs, including gospel classics such as "He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need" and the 1982 Gospel Music Association Song of the Year, "We Shall Behold Him."

***Dottie Rambo is Inducted Into North American Country Music Hall Of Fame
Dottie Rambo is among the list of legends to be inducted into the North American Country Music Hall Of Fame. The induction took place on March 13, 2005, in Pigeon Forge, TN at the Country Tonite Theater. ***

DOTTIE RAMBO, undisputed queen of gospel music and internationally acclaimed recording artist, began writing songs at the age of eight, while sitting on a creek bank near her Morganfield, Kentucky home. Her talent soon received widespread recognition, resulting in many invitations to sing in churches and at various public functions. The demand became so heavy that she left home at the age of twelve to embark upon a full-time career of singing and composing music.

Other artists began to sing her songs at their performances, and many included them on their recordings. Governor Jimmie Davis of Louisiana, had his attention captured by the stirring melody and simple, but profound and inspirational lyrics, he made inquiries concerning the composer. The fact that Dottie was only a teen-ager at the time did not dissuade the governor from signing her to a writer's contract, and Dottie's professional career began to reach meteoric proportions.

Although she was married at the age of sixteen and a mother eighteen months later, Dottie's schedule was hardly interrupted. In fact, her career was enhanced when three year old Reba joined her parents to form a singing trio. Over the years the Rambos gained increasing popularity that spanned the globe, and they reached the pinnacle of the gospel music world.

Dottie's distinctive voice and affecting delivery won her legions of fans and her career soared through the early '80s. But health problems sidelined this magnetic, amazing woman for almost two decades; preventing her from sharing the songs she wrote, accept by the voices of others. This all changed with the release of Stand By The River, her first solo project in 18 years. The project included some of her favorite songs from the past combined with brand-new compositions. The title cut, "Stand By The River", a duet with Dolly Parton, has garnered massive airplay and has already been nominated in three categories, including the 2003 Song Of The Year by The Christian Country Music Association.

The timing couldn't be better for another groundbreaking recording from Dottie Rambo. In the summer of 2002 her friends and family surprised Dottie with a special concert in her honor at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Barbara Mandrell hosted the evening as she recounted memories along side Dottie and stories behind the great songs of her career. With performances by some of Country and Gospel music's most beloved artists, Dottie joined in song with the likes of Larry Gatlin, Dolly Parton, Crystal Gayle, Vestal Goodman, The Crabb Family and many more. The outcome is an amazing new video and DVD capturing the evening entitled More Than The Music Presents - We Shall Behold Him - A Tribute To Dottie Rambo and audio recording releasing simultaneously on September 9th, 2003.

Dottie has been the recipient of numerous awards, beginning in 1968 with a Grammy for her solo album 'It's the Soul of Me.' Billboard Magazine named her Trendsetter of the Year for the same album. In recognition of her prolific songwriting ability, the Christian Country Music Association honored her in 1994 as the Songwriter of The Century and in 2002 presented her with the Living Legend award. She is a member of the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, and she has been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame twice, as a soloist and as part of the Rambo trio.

Dottie received a Dove award in 1999 for her song, 'I Go to The Rock," sung by Whitney Houston in the hit motion picture 'The Preacher's Wife." Houston's soundtrack recording of the song went double platinum. The multitudinous awards bestowed on Dottie culminated in 2001 with the ASCAP Foundation's Lifetime Achievement award.

Over the years Dottie has been associated with a host of secular and gospel music performers. She has recorded with such notable artists as Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell and Dickie Betts. Among the many personalities with whom Dottie has appeared are Donna Summer, Mahalia Jackson, Pat Boone, CeCe Winans and Ricky Skaggs. She has appeared on the legendary Grand Ole Opry on numerous occasions.

Besides Whitney Houston, many others have recorded Dottie's songs, including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell, Dottie West, Crystal Gayle, Larry Gatlin, Johnny Cash, Sandy Patti, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tom T. Hall, Vince Gill, Larnelle Harris, Bill Monroe, George Beverly Sheas, Vestal Goodman, Bill Gaither, Connie Smith, dc talk, Aarron Jeffrey, Andrae Crouch, Commisioned, Vickie Winans, Ray Boltz, Steve Greene and scores of others.

For many years Dottie has enjoyed far-reaching television exposure, having made frequent appearances on all the major Christian networks, countless local stations, and on TNN, PAX and GMT. During the 1980's TBN featured Dottie in one of it's most successful series, a christian variety show called Dottie Rambo Magazine. The network still shows reruns of the series. In addition, Dottie has been a fixture in the Gaither Homecoming television and video series.

Having written over 2,500 published songs, Dottie ranks with the beloved Fanny Crosby among the women who have had the greatest impact in the field of gospel music. Hardly any modern hymnal fails to include one or more of her songs, and movies and television specials around the world have featured songs by Dottie Rambo. A feature film has been planned about Ms. Rambo's life as well.

Dottie's biggest hit song, and probably the best known, is the inspirational 'He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need, ' a song that continues an upward spiral and one that she sings at all her performances. Other well-known titles include 'We Shall Behold Him,' 'If That Isn't Love,' 'The Perfect Rose,' 'Behold The Lamb,' 'Build My Mansion Next Door To Jesus,' 'To Much To Gain To Los,' 'Remind Me Dear Lord,' 'Tears Will Never Stain The Streets Of that City,' 'I Will Glory In The Cross' and 'I've Never Been This Homesick Before.' She also composed the delightful 'Down By the Creekbank, which became the most successful children's musical in Christian music history, with sales well beyond a million units.

Larry Ferguson is a name that many people may or may not be familiar with. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Larry is the friend and manager to Dottie Rambo. He and his wife, Judy, have been married for over 10 years and they have 2 children, Christian who is 5 years old and Pierce who is 15 months. For the last several years, Larry has been the main overseer for Dottie and her ministry. After traveling with Dottie over the last several years, Larry has many road stories to share and he has recently written a book about his travels with Dottie, aptly called "Driving Miss Dottie". The book releases later this year and Larry is quite anxious for the release. In gearing up for the release, hopefully this interview will help people know just who Larry Ferguson is…

Donnie Sumner, raised the son of a minister, is no new comer to the world of Christian music. Since childhood his favorite form of entertainment has been "GOSPEL MUSIC" with styles ranging from "Foot-stompin' - hand-clappin' revival tunes" to what has become known in today's market as contemporary sacred music.

Having devoted over forty years of his own life to the world of music, Donnie has carried on the tradition of others in his family who have also made their mark in this industry. Donnie is the nephew of the late J. D. SUMNER, nationally acclaimed as the "world's lowest bass singer." Both Donnie and J. D. were closely associated with the late ELVIS PRESLEY on both his stage appearances and his recordings.

Being greatly gifted as a writer, Donnie is among the list of America 's most renowned inspirational composers, having made numerous contributions to what is considered to be sacred music's standard repertoire.

Having served his denomination as Minister of Music, Evangelist and Pastor, Donnie is presently involved in an inter-faith, multi-media music ministry presenting CONCERT OF PRAISE under the banner of SPIRIT MINISTRIES. Donnie's efforts are devoted to relating, to all who bear witness, the joyful message in both "Word and song" that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most reliable companion and that thru Christ, life is victoriously possible. Donnie boldly and sincerely proclaims, nation-wide the "good news" that "IN JESUS THERE IS A NEW LIFE, AN ABUNDANT LIFE AND THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE".

A Big Gospel Classics Welcome to Dolly and Stella Parton's Aunt, "DOROTHY JO OWENS"
From Rev. Wayne and Kathy Graham: We had the pleasure of meeting Dorothy at the North American Awards program this year and were so blessed to hear her sing and play the banjo at an impromptu gathering later in the evening, what a great voice and such a talented artist and minister always showing her love for "Jesus", be sure and get Dorothy's latest CD "Walking In His Steps".

LaVerne Tripp Ministries Bio

LaVerne Tripp is a living legend.

LaVerne made his first public singing debut at the Piney Grove Camp Meeting in Chocowinity, NC, at the ripe old age of 2½ and he hasn’t stopped. After singing solo, and with several local groups, LaVerne joined the world-famous Blue Ridge Quartet. For seven years LaVerne sang lead with this group and lead them to an unprecedented success. During this period of LaVerne’s career, he wrote and recorded three consecutive number-one songs; I Know, That Day Is Almost Here and After Calvary. LaVerne was voted male vocalist of the year and his song, I Know, was song of the year. He was nominated eight times for the coveted Dove Award. At the pinnacle of the group’s success, LaVerne surrendered his will and his life to the care of God and launched out to fulfill God’s destiny for his life as an evangelist.

Over the past 30 years of ministry, LaVerne has seen more than 500,000 souls born into the Kingdom of God, traveled around the world, built Bible schools, churches, children’s homes, and now is the soul sponsor of 300 children adopted in India.

LaVerne’s song, We’ve Got The Power, has, and is continuing to be sung by the church around the world. In 2001, CCMA presented LaVerne with the Living Legend Award at the Ryman Auditorium, in Nashville, TN. CCMA also awarded him for his number one song, A Bible And A Bus Ticket Home, from the project, We Will Rise Above It All.

LaVerne just released his 77th full-length recording entitled, Songwriter, which contains his new hit single, I'm A Jesus Fan, along with thirteen other songs written by this legend.

LaVerne and his lovely wife, Edith, travel weekly to churches across America and around the world sharing their songs and message of hope, freedom and deliverance to all who will listen. When you get the opportunity to join LaVerne and Edith in a Song Revival, don’t miss it. Healing, Restoration and Liberty come as they sing praise to the King.

Spirits Do Rise On The Wings Of A Song

For more information and contact info, visit LaVerne's Website: http://www.lavernetripp.com/index.html

Thanks so much for the prayers and love gifts you have sent and also for the comments about "Cowboy Church" on RFDtv. www.susieluchsinger.com

DISCOGRAPHY

2001 My Gospel Hymnal
(New Haven Records)
2000 In The Beginning Double CD of first four albums
(Psalms Ministries, Inc.)

1999 Raised On Faith “You Are The One” Joint #1 European Country Gospel
(New Haven Records) Music Chart – March 2000
“My Kind Of People” #1 CCM Country – March 2000
1997 A Tender Road Home “Holy Heart” #1 CCM Country (New Haven Records)
1996 Susie Luchsinger Inspirational Favorites
(Arrival)
1995 Come As You Are “Two In the Saddle” #1 Positive Country
(Integrity Music) “Take It To The Rock” #1 Positive Country
“You’re It” #1 Positive Country
1993 Real Love* “I Saw Him In Your Eyes” #1 Positive Country
(Integrity Music) “I Don’t Love You Like I Used To” #1 Positive Country
“For Pete’s Sake” #1 Positive Country
“There Is A Candle” #1 Positive Country
1992 No Limit “So It Goes (With Everything But Love)” #1 Positive Country
(Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
1990 Christmas Everyday (Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
1989 God’s Still In Control (Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
1989 First Things First (Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
1987 Lift Up the Name of Jesus (Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
1986 Come Bless the Lord (Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
1985 Susie McEntire Luchsinger (Psalms Ministries, Inc.)
* Produced by Paul Overstreet

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There are times in life when you know you have met an intrinsically spiritual person who simply lights up a room. Anyone who has had the opportunity to see a Stella concert will agree that her allure and her passionate voice will make you think an angel has descended. Stella learned her first song when she was only five and made her radio and television debut when she was nine. It is from such an early age that she realized how much she loved to entertain an audience. What makes Stella’s performance so intriguing is her interpretation of lyrics. Stella explains this by saying “When I sing a song I am an interpreter of feelings and nothing moves me as much as seeing a person in the audience being touched by something that I have sung or said.”

Stella explains performing for a live audience as “being able to tell a great story and have it ride on a melody is like taking an audience on a magic carpet ride.” Her voice is authentic and unadulterated yet dynamic and compelling. Stella herself is a contrast of sensibilities. Although tiny and petite, her enduring voice will take you from that of a little girl to that of a secure woman and have you jumping in your seat for more. Stella has chosen to live a creative life full of imagination, hope and possibility. This was evident when she began writing songs as a little girl and has since written hundreds of songs and traveled and performed internationally. Stella’s current project is her new CD, “Testimony” and Stella says “this is some of the best material I have written in a while.” Testimony includes everything from country to pop to rock. The first song “Virtuous Woman” has a nice upbeat, toe tapping sound with an inspiring quality that only Stella could conceive.

Stella’s angelic voice, charm and “shoot from the hip” humor make her a must see for audiences around the globe. Stella says “Every time I walk on stage I look at it as if it is the first and the last opportunity I will have to make a difference in the life of someone in the audience."

I had so much fun writing "Virtuous Woman" and was encouraged to record it after performing it live. I hope the song will inspire you as it did the audience. You are invited to download it for free in celebration of this wonderful holiday.

Happy Mother's Day! To Download song: Click Here

Love ya,

Stella

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NEW CD Contains: 1. Reach Down 2. Standing On The Cornerstone 3. Standing On His Word 4. God Can 5. Jesus, Our Lord 6. Hold On 7.Fill My Cup 8. Love Wins 9. Soldiers Keep On Marching 10. On The Other Shore

In January, 1984 with two brothers Darrell and Ricky Luster Charles Johnson formed the group Charles Johnson and The Revivers and with no promoter or booking agent they loaded up their guitars and sound system and were ready to travel and minister, but where? Three days later a gentleman called to ask if Charles would like to come to Melbourne, Arkansas, Charles asked "what for"? The man said, "to sing", Charles said "that's what I do, I'd love to come". After nineteen days singing from church to church in the Melbourne area, that church called a friend in West Virginia and they went and sang at almost every church in West Virginia.

Following this experience Charles Johnson and The Revivers began to sing "their" music. Not knowing what the term Southern Gospel meant they wrote and sang what they felt, the way they felt it. One of their first songs, "Sealed Til the Day of Redemption" got into the hands of a Southern Gospel radio station in 1988, it was played, and from this Charles began to send the album out to other stations to have them play it also, the song took off and created a whole new listening audience of people that loved his music. In 1990 they followed that up with "I Can't Even Walk Without You Holding My Hand", this song went into the top 5 on the Singing News Chart. "I Can't Even Walk" got the attention of Nashville record companies and Charles signed a recording contract in 1991 with Canaan records which was sold and distributed by Word. Charles Johnson and The Revivers first album for Canaan was the live album "Let's Have Church" released in 1992, this was followed by two studio albums, "We Cannot Stand Alone" released in 1994 and "I Believe" released in 1995. All of the singles released from these albums were hits on the Southern Gospel charts. The people did not know who he was, but they loved his music.

In 1996 Charles signed with Centergy records and recorded his first ever "Hymns" album, something he had wanted to do for years, this was released in December 1996. Charles album "Good Time In the House" was released in 1997. By far his best studio album ever is "Waiting for the Messiah, the title song was a hit single at number 17 on the Singing News Charts. It was at a Gaither video taping that Babbie Mason asked Charles if he was the same Charles Johnson that her mother used to love to listen to, he was.

Now available are two new and exciting releases, "Jasper Walls", a CD and "A Nation Under God", a dynamic and inspiring music video that reminds us of the spiritual heritage of this country and calls us back to a renewed commitment to God. The video includes awesome historical and scenic footage that will stir Patriotic embers into full flame and together with the Revivers music will cause viewers to join in praise to Almighty God. AH of these albums have National sales distribution and promotion through New Day Christian Distributors.

The current group consists of Charles Johnson, Darryl Richmond and Francis Leggett.

Charles Johnsons' Autobiography entitled "Another River to Cross" published by Destiny Image released in June 2002 has received a lot of positive compliments and support from his fans. This book will make you cry, laugh, and shout. It's full of Biblical teachings which you can apply to everyday situations, you will be thrilled at the story of "my grandmother", who was snatched from Africa and sold into slavery when she was only 10 years old, at the same time her twin was sold to another Master, the two sisters did not see or hear from each other until they were miraculously reunited 100 years later. Granny died in 1966 at about the age of 115. In the book he relates the wit and wisdom she poured into him as well as the stories behind his songs.

Charles Johnson is a very unassuming down to earth man. He's not a very talkative artist. If his songs are on the charts that's okay with him, if they're not, well that's okay with Charles as well. He's not much into playing "the game", or the politics of it all. Charles says "I know I'm doing what God wants me to do, and I know I'm doing it the way He wants me to do it. God wants me to minister to the people His way. I'm not a Quartet and I'm not the Traditional Southern Gospel group but as long as the people love what we do and lives are changed that's what it's all about".

Bill Townsend's release '' THIN BLUE LINE'' DEDICATED TO OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AROUND THE WORLD, ON THE WHP LABEL CONTINUES TO DO WELL!.... THIN BLUE LINE HAS BEEN ADOPTED AS THE NATIONAL THEME SONG FOR THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, NATIONWIDE !

More Original Gospel Music from the Gospel Cowboy
1. He Turned My Train Around 2. Safe In His Arms
3. Crowns At Jesus' Feet 4. When I got Saved
5. Charlie's Prayer 6. Your Life Story
7. Hobo With A Banjo 8. Toe To Toe With The Devil
9. Start Over Again 10. Sin's Rocky Road
11. Never A Doubt In My Mind 12. Lord, Make A Way For Me

Award winning Singer/Songwriter Bill Townsend who has written and produced 5 complete albums, including a Christmas album, and has his own recording labels: Tumbledown and Chief Square Camp with BMI is a man with a true Godly Anointing. Bill's music will lift you up on "White Horses With Wings" from steam engines in the night, to hobo's of yesterday catching a midnight train. Bill is known worldwide as the "Gospel Cowboy" because of the rich, warm voice with the western flair. He writes and sings Christian Country, Country Gospel, and traditional country music. His songs appear regularly on all major charts and play lists around the world. Do you need a hit song for your voice and style? Contact the Gospel Cowboy, Bill Townsend, and by all means, order his 5 hit albums for pure listening pleasure.
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Bill has 3 new releases: There Was A Righteous Man, He'll See Jesus, and If All My Friends Were Like Jesus

Gospel Classics Extends a Warm Welcome to Lamon Recording Artist's "Harvest Wind"

****Harvest Wind has been nominated for a
Dove award for Bluegrass Album of the year****

Harvest Wind is a five-member, nationally touring, North Carolina based bluegrass gospel group. They perform mostly original material and are currently in the PowerGrass Bluegrass Gospel Charts Top Ten.
Major Accomplishments
* Several of their original songs have recently been chosen to be featured in an upcoming grass roots racing movie.
* Justin, the band's 17 year old banjo player, was featured in the January 2006 issue of the 'Bluegrass Now' magazine.
* Harvest Wind was recently invited to perform this November at the Texas Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, TN with many other bluegrass gospel groups. Special guests include Charlie Louvin of the Louvin Brothers and IBMA's Dan Hays.
*They are an April 2006 Bluegrass Now Magazine DJ Hot Pick for the song 'I'm Going Down To the Southland', a song that was written by the group's lead singer, Revonda Roberts.
*Recently signed an endorsement with GHS Strings.
*Winners in a North Carolina state wide talent search which earned them an appearance on the legendary Arthur Smith / Carolina Calling television program.
*They have played shows with many top bluegrass bands including Larry Stephenson Band, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, the late Charlie Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Paul Williams and Victory Trio, The Lewis Family, Cherryholmes, The Marksmen, Linda Lay & Springfield Exit, Newfound Road and The Peasall Sisters from the "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou" sound track and many more.

Comments from others:
* Rob Ickes - Blue Highway - "Revonda, your songs sound great!"
* Dave Moody - Lamon Records President - "Harvest Wind is an exciting new band in bluegrass music! Their original songs are fresh and inspiring and Revonda's vocals are powerful and moving."
* Jim Dodson - NASCAR Technical Institute - "Harvest Wind captures the heart of the audience. It's refreshing to hear bluegrass music at it's best."
* Regan Smith - McDonald's NASCAR BUSCH Series Driver - "A harvest wind is exactly what comes to mind when listening to their music; very soothing and enjoyable to listen to.
*2007 promises to be an exciting year for Harvest Wind as they have already been booked for The Lincoln Performing Arts Center - New York City, NY / Silver Dollar City - Branson, MO with the award winning group The Grascals and the 2007 SPBGMA Bluegrass Awards Show, Nashville, TN.

Harvest Wind made the eligible listing for the 37th annual GMA (Gospel Music Association) 2006 Dove Music Awards for best bluegrass gospel song of the year for the song, 'Daughter of A Gamblin' Man. They were also a submitted entry for the 2005 Grammy voting ballot in the Country Music category for best performance by a group or group with vocal for the same song.

Band Members Include:

Harvest Wind is a bluegrass gospel group from the Statesville, North Carolina area but they are anything but typical bluegrass gospel. They have a tight four part harmony and, as their record label states, "top notch musicianship" which has pushed this group into overdrive. Combine this with their trade mark sound and this brings you to Harvest Wind, a band which has transcended bluegrass gospel boundaries and is becoming one of the fastest rising bluegrass gospel bands in the United States. They are well known for their original material, captivating sound and performances that are second to none.

Bio's:
Part of the driving force behind this band is Revonda's clear, powerful and natural bluegrass voice. She delivers a classic bluegrass vocal that compels you to come forth, sit down and listen. She is known for her smooth, long bow fiddle playing. Her songwriting and vocal ability is evident and it's clear that both she and this band are carving out their own place in bluegrass gospel.

Lonnie's approach to the mandolin is tasteful and rhythmic. Every solo is an original and fits the band's sound without question. He is consistent and you can always count on him to nail it! He has an ability to pick material that fits the band. Lonnie also plays other instruments, but the mandolin is his favorite. His voice rounds out their four-part harmony.

Justin is the band's 17 year old banjo player. He has rock solid timing and displays talent well beyond his years. Justin is also an accomplished songwriter in his own right and has written several instrumentals. Don't miss his latest song titled, "Sunrise On A Sunday Morning" on the band's latest CD. He is equally proficient on guitar and the band performs several originals that display his tasteful and innovative lead guitar.

Robert Quesenberry
When Harvest Wind had an opening for a bass player, they didn't have to look far to fill the position.
Excellent tone and timing on the bass is the foundation of a big bluegrass sound and Robert has those qualities. He also plays guitar, songwrites and sings. He is a welcome addition to the band.

Brandon is the band's banjo player and also plays guitar and sings harmony. He has played in other groups before joining Harvest Wind and says that he looks forward to the opportunity that God has given him. With a winning personality, ambition and drive, Brandon is a true asset to the group.

James brings over 25 years experience of playing bluegrass gospel music. He started playing at the age of 13 and gives God all the credit and glory for his talent. After playing on the road for 13 years and working as a studio musician, James answered God's call into the ministry. James says, "It is a pleasure working with the band, to play once again with such talented and God centered people is such a blessing. I hope that I can compliment an already awesome ministry

Gospel Classics gives a BIG Welcome to Singing Artists Pat and Connie Goodson

Pat and Connie give God all the Glory for the songs Pat has written and composed, and for the airplay the DJ's are giving their music. The Lord began opening doors for them in 1985 when their first project was born. Six of 10 songs were written by Pat at that time. Since then, they have had six more projects with all original material. They are members of CCMA and CGMA. They have had several songs released with HMG, Nashville. Currently, they have 3 releases with Glory Train Records, two of which have been on the Hot Singles Chart and God's Country Chart. "A Day Too Late" # 33 and "It's Gonna Be One Happy Morning" # 3 in June and is currently at # 6 (which is also on) The Gospel Connection Chart at # 37. Their latest release is "I Hear Voices", now at # 25 on God's Country Chart. Be looking for their next release "I've Just Got To Make It There" on Glory Train Records, coming the end of July. Their main goal is to reach the lost and help them find their way to the Lord through their singing ministry and radio. Pat and Connie would be happy to come to your church or special event and share their music with you! For tapes or CD's, please call, write or E-Mail Pat and Connie using the info below.