EHA-Nashville

EHA-Nashville Moves to Music Row, Launches Booking Agency

Rhea Trosper — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:28:07 +0000

Evie Hawkins moves EHA-Nashville to Music Row

{Nashville, TN-7/21/10} Publicist, Evie Hawkins, announces today a new location on Music Row for EHA-Nashville. 11 Music Circle South Suite 106, Nashville is located between the CMA and 16th. Hawkins notes, “We will start booking dates for recording artists mid-August. In the meantime, we are excited to have officially signed to booking agreements: Wendy Word + forgiven, Chris Hester, Zack Swain, New Vision (of Butler, OH), and The Classic Four. We are also still doing PR for some of these groups, plus New Vision of Huntsville, AL. Our current PR clients, we still want to receive all the booking dates as possible. Jericho, Highest Honor Quartet, Ron Brewer, Julia Ann Roberts & Laurel Mt. Bluegrass, Jenny Rimmer, Rick MaHarrey (Judah), One Voice, Young Harmony, Daryl Petree, Birmingham songwriter- Sammy Rubin, great friends, Jeff & Sue Duffield, Ray Cooper, and more that we encourage promoters to consider! Several of our clients are companies in the recording industry such as HIS Choice Music, Tune of the Sea Cruise, New Hope Music Productions, Southern Gospel Stage & radio personality, Mickey Bell. We hope you continue the support of those we represent with PR and take a look at our fine artists for your next event!” Hawkins also writes for SGN Scoops Magazine as a feature writer. TJ Green of EHA-Nashville, will continue to take on PR for his own firm, TJG Design, based out of Chattanoogna, TN. Green is the Executive Assistant for EHA and will work in both his office in Chattanooga and EHA’s Nashville office. He has been writing for EHA since early 2009.

Ron Brewer on Internet Country Charts

Evie Hawkins — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:58:44 +0000

Ron Brewer

Congratulations to Ron Brewer on making Country Charts – The First Internet Charts.

Ron has accomplished much for Gospel and Christian music – such as: 2009 Top Ten Diamond Award Nominee; Sunrise Award; Soloist of the Year – 2009; Top 5 SGM Fan Fair Nominee; Male Vocalist Of The Year- 2008; Top 5 Diamond Award Nominee;…Soloist of The Year; 2007 GMTC Award Nominee; 2007 WGC Soloist Nominee.

Ron gives all credit to the lord for these accomplishments. He sings at the National Quartet Convention and Branson Gospel Music Convention and has appeared on Television and radio. Ron has been a full-time solo minister since 2002. His wife Trish travels with him and accompanies him on the keyboard.
Written by: Rhea Trosper/EHA-Nashville

“This Week in Gospel Music” Announces Celebration of lst Year Anniversary

Evie Hawkins — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:34:51 +0000

{Bessemer, AL-6/11/10} What started as a show for one radio station for a few months of airing has turned into a show for 30 stations across the United States as well as Canada and Australia. When Mickey Bell produced his first show, little did he know the doors that would open for his unique approach to a Southern Gospel radio show and it would last one year. “I knew first of all that I wanted to be myself. Too many times we present our field of music in a strict way and if we dare poke fun or laugh at someone in the industry then we are simply being non-Christian. In fact, I really think God finds himself laughing many times at the things we do in the Southern Gospel industry. He certainly gets blamed for a lot of it,” says Bell. The approach Bell takes in producing his show is very scary for some but funny for others. His time spent traveling and playing the music has afforded him the relationships and the “inside” scoop of what is taking place in the industry. The scary part comes in when he starts sharing what he knows. “Mickey has a problem in speaking before he thinks about what he is saying,” says Wendy Bell, “But what some may call offensive, others call great radio.” After one year, TWGM is becoming a very popular program that is being played on more secular stations than Southern Gospel stations. The show is free to air and is a fast paced program with a lot of opportunities to laugh while enjoying the great sounds of Southern Gospel Music. As part of their one year celebration, TWGM will draw the names of four listeners from those who register online to attend this year’s National Quartet Convention. In addition to tickets, other listeners will win free CDs and DVDs from their favorite artists.
Catch the excitement and join in on the ministry and fun by taking the time to listen to TWGM now!

www.ThisWeekinGospelMusic.com
This Week in Gospel Music is a production of LoLo Entertainment
TWGM is a finalist in the 2010 Diamond Awards, “Paul Heil Award for Broadcasting”
TWGM
7070 Taylors Ferry Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
205.588.1109
twgmprogram@gmail.com
www.thisweekingospelmusic.com

Wendy Word’s Mother Hospitalized

Evie Hawkins — Fri, 28 May 2010 03:27:25 +0000

Wendy Word + forgiven
{Birmingham, AL, 5/27/10} EHA-Nashville has just learned that the mother of Wendy Word of Wendy Word + forgiven has been hospitalized in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She has undergone eight biopsies and is waiting on word from the doctors. Wendy states, “We know God is going to be who He says He is during this time.” We will get an update out as soon as we know more.”

Classic Four to be featured in special Memorial Day Service

Evie Hawkins — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:28:51 +0000

Classic 4 to be Featured in Special Memorial Day Service
{Nashville, TN, 5/26/2010}
The Classic Four will be featured in Lavergne, TN, Memorial Weekend services, May 30 at 10:00 a.m….a little more on an excerpt from our story on the group…
What better way to describe a quartet that consists of award-winning vocalists and musicians..respected for decades, individually,..and now collectively bringing that enormous culmination of experience and inspiration to the stage…Classic!..It’s definitely a storm..a feeling of revival, because this group has certainly revived some stages recently!..This writer was fortunate enough to witness the contagious energy of this harmonious group of men in a recent concert at Father’s House Church in Nashville. Roy Bray, not only plays piano but provides Baritone vocals, as well. For over 40 years, Bray has felt the continued calling and thrill of this tradition that has been a part of his life since his youth..He was raised and bred on the music of the church, a lifestyle that has become his mainstay, and he continues to have the desire to keep his music heritage alive. Bray certainly keeps the ivories alive in a concert! His enthusiasm is both contagious and uplifting. Basing the group in Ashland, Tennessee, has provided the group a convenient location and opened doors in music-loving churches, such as Nashville’s Christ Church. Tenor, Tank Tackett, has been a long-standing member of the church, and the group was recently well-received in concert there. Tackett has been a beloved Tenor with the legendary Statemen Quartet, the Envoys, the Rebels, and has sang on many projects, including ones with Michael W. Smith, Carmen, The Judds, Charlie Daniels, and Dolly Parton. One special highlight of the Father’s House concert was the moving performance of a Tackett tradition, “I Know a Man Who Can.”..What a blessing! Bass singer, Joe Fowler, owned the Southerners Quartet, traveled with the Gerald Payne Family, and sang with Squire Parsons (Redeemed) for 7 years. He also sang with the Jubilee Quartet at the Smokey Mountain Jubilee in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 15 years. Fowler’s smooth Bass contribution to the group should be a model for any aspiring quartet. Lead Singer, Bruce Campbell, traveled with Gladheart and the Sheperdsmen Quartet prior to joining the Classic Four. His love for Gospel music started at a young age, and his passion is still evident after 16 years of extensive travel in the music ministry. Lead vocals, such as Campbell’s, provide a solid foundation for this sought-after sound..that is crisp, clean, and refined..As the Classic 4 criss-cross the country performing, they continue to ignite a fire…one of revival, traditions, memories..the spirit of Southern Gospel music…the smooth harmonious sound of 4 men that have honed their skills for decades….The only other appropriate name for this group would be Class Act..but Classic 4 will do just fine!
To catch a Classic 4 concert, check out their dates here: http://www.theclassic4.com
or contact Roy Bray at The Classic 4 office: 615-554-5151
Join The Classic 4′s fanpage on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/people/Cf-Harmony/100000808151019.
PR: EHA-Nashville

Multi-talented Soloist, Ron Brewer, to appear in West Palm Beach Homecoming Celebration

Evie Hawkins — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:30:02 +0000

Ron Brewer to appear in West Palm Beach Memorial Weekend
{Nashville, TN, May 26, 2010} Grace Fellowship Church of West Palm Beach, Florida announced today its Homecoming Celebration and booking of Southern Gospel and Christian Country stand-out, Ron Brewer, as a featured recording artist to appear on the special Memorial Weekend program. The festivities and affiliated concert will be held May 30, 2010 beginnging at 12:30 p.m.
Brewer travels throughout the United States and appears in churches, auditoriums, revivals, campmeetings, and various other venues, including the National Quartet Convention. Brewer has also performed on many syndicated television and radio programs.
In 2009, Brewer was nominated in the Diamond Awards for Soloist of the Year and Favorite Male Vocalist. In 2008 he was Top Five Diamond Awards for Soloist of the Year. He received the nomination for the 2007 GMTC Award and the 2007 WGC Soloist of the Year nomination. He also placed in the Top 10 in these categories for 2010 Diamond Awards
Album of the Year -” Won To The Highest Power” – Soloist of the
Year, and Christian Country Male Vocalist of the Year.
He has shared the stage with many of the finest in gospel music, including, The Hyssongs, The Roark’s, The Dove Brothers Quartet, Trevor Thomas, The Profitts, Eternal Vision, The Dosses, Relations Quartet (Paul’s Journey), Big MO, Mike Upright, Heirline, The Greens, The Greesons, Gerald Crabb, Brian Free and Assurance, The Talley’s, Young Harmony, and many others. Singing Southern Gospel and Christian Country, Ron plays keyboard, rhythm guitar and is sure to bless audiences of all ages with his heartwarming vocals, testimony and humor.
For more info on the West Palm Beach Homecoming Celebration & Ron Brewer’s schedule and product line: www.RonBrewerMinistries.com
PR by: EHA-Nashville www.EvieHawkinsAgency.com

One Voice Continues to Break All-Time Record with Radioactive Airplay Stats & Chart Topper

Rhea Trosper — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:18:14 +0000

Everybody Needs Jesus Breaks Charting Records!
{Nashville, TN, May 26, 2010} Never in Southern Gospel charting history has a debut song topped the Radioactive Airplay’s Southern Gospel radio chart for six straight weeks … until now. After six weeks, “One Voice” of Marion, IL remains firmly at the top with their poignant and beautiful “Everybody Needs Jesus”. Recently, a “One Voice” fan mentioned, “Everybody Needs Jesus” is a message of God’s grace and reminds us what God’s son, Jesus, did for us on the cross. It truly confirms that “Everybody Needs Jesus.”

One Voice formed in 2003, delivers 40 plus years of combined Southern Gospel experience to the audience. Each member of One Voice feels blessed to have shared the stage with some of the industry’s most talented artists. They are thrilled that music lovers enjoy their rendition of “Everybody Needs Jesus”, and are honored to bring the song’s blessing to listeners and worshipers.

Pastor Dwayne Sovdi of Chauncey Church of God, Chauncey, IL says: “These guys are some of the most sincere gentlemen that I have ever met. They have such a heart for the lost and focus not on entertaining, but on ministering to people everywhere. They give God the glory for everything that they do and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a group who truly lives what they sing.”
Glenn Davis, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Sumrall, MS congratulates them, in his comment: “We have had One Voice in our church several times and it would be impossible for me to express fully the blessing they were to us.

These guys are great singers with servant hearts who glorify the Savior. If you have an opportunity to hear them or have them in concert you will be greatly blessed. Congratulations, guys!”

Mickey Bell signs with EHA, Garners top 5 Finalist Diamond Award Nomination

Evie Hawkins — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:23:52 +0000

Mickey Bell signs with EHA-Nashville
{Bessemer, AL, May 25, 2010} “This Week in Gospel Music” Producer and DJ, Mickey Bell, signs a publicity agreement today with EHA-Nashville as he continues to promote his popular syndicated radio program across the airwaves. Bell has been affiliated with Southern Gospel music his entire life as a pianist, producer, and beloved radio personality. His broadcasting career garnered him 8 Associated Press awards, including “Best Produced Show” and “Best Produced Special Program” at CBS Affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama. Bell’s program not only features plenty of Gospel music, but also artist interviews, giveaways, and lots of impromptu humor. Bell says that he wants to bring fun to Gospel Music, and strives to keep his broadcasts upbeat and spiritual along with smiles and laughter. He attended his first concert when he was two weeks old, went on to become a gospel pianist, later became a DJ, and continues to enlarge his musical portfolio and his fan base – he never tires of music. From his first job at age 14 as DJ for WVSM in Rainsville, Alabama, to performing with Gospel greats such as New Ground, The Steeles, Tony Gore & Majesty, and The Nelons, Bell continues to make huge strides in the industry as a creative, multi-talented innovator in Southern Gospel music. With his recent Diamond Awards top 5 nomination for the “Paul Heil Award in Broadcasting,” Bell continues to prove he is an all-around favorite industry mover and shaker. Bell is currently the Sr. Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church in Bessemer, Al., and says that being a part of The Union Hill Church has inspired and blessed him. Bell notes, “I’m really excited for EHA-Nashville to be a part of our ministry and handle our PR. I am also honored that “This Week in Gospel Music” is a finalist in the “Paul Heil Award for Broadcasting” and want to thank the fans for voting for our program!” Evie Hawkins says, “I am happy to be associated with this creative and talented man and honored that he has enlisted our help with his publicity for “This Week in Gospel Music.” My family and I have followed Mickey’s career for many years, attended some of the concerts he has promoted, and enjoyed being a part of his audience many times. It is a thrilling opportunity to be a part of his music and broadcast endeavors.”

For more info:

http://www.thisweekingospelmusic.com/

http://www.EvieHawkinsAgency.com

Press submitted by: Rhea Trosper, EHA-Nashville

New Hope Music Productions artist, Rod Burton, Leaves Hinson Revival

Evie Hawkins — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:44:10 +0000

Rod Burton Leaves Hinson Revival

{Nashville, TN-5/20/10} New Hope Music Productions recording artist and co-owner, Rod Burton, will be leaving Hinson Revival effective 5/24/10. Rod Burton’s solo tour publicist, Chris Unthank, of Southern Spin Entertainment, makes the announcement today concerning Burton’s solo ministry. “Due to time constraints with Rod’s solo ministry, YMR Music Productions and the Branson Gospel Music Convention, and his family, Rod felt the need to step down from the group in order to focus his energies on those areas of his life.”

Burton notes, “I’m grateful for my time with Hinson Revival. I grew up listening to Hinson music and thoroughly enjoyed the time I had to minister with it on stage. There is nothing like Hinson music. I hope it always continues to bless people with its message. My family and I will continue to support Eric and April in friendship.”

Burton continues his work with Darrell Webb and New Hope Music Productions, based in Nashville, TN. “The Difference” is the first project released by the record company and includes guest background vocals by popular Sunday Edition members, Chris and Amy Marie Unthank, and powerful vocals from Russ Taff. Grammy award-winning engineer, Adrian Payne, and popular Nashville session player, Jason Webb, produced; while an all-star cast of additional musicians, including Kelly Back, Joel Key, Duncan Mullins, and John Eric Hammond, contributed their talents to Burton’s Music Row, OmniSound Studios session. In addition, Burton’s daughter, Paige, adds a special youthful flavor to background vocals, while award-winning songwriter, Sue Duffield, pens the hand-clapping, foot-stomping, “Son of Man’s Man” especially for Burton.
Announcements for Burton’s replacement with Hinson Revival are to be released at a later date.

For More info:
To purchase “The Difference”
www.RodBurtonMusic.com
PR: Rod Burton and Branson Gospel Music Convention
Chris D. Unthank
Southern Spin Entertainment
A Division of SSE Group, Inc.
615.585.0863
PR: New Hope Music Productions:
EHA-Nashville www.EvieHawkinsAgency.com
www.newhopemusicproductions.com

Staff of EHA-Nashville to Judge Colgate Showdown in New York

Evie Hawkins — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:51:32 +0000

{Nashville, TN-5/18/10} EHA-Nashville staffers, Evie Hawkins, TJ Green, and Stephanie Hawkins have been tapped to judge the Colgate Country Showdown, in Mayville, New York, Memorial Day, May, 30th 2010. Also, Tracy Trent, of Highest Honor Quartet, Newport, TN, has been asked to assist in the judging. Trent has traveled and sang with the Blackwood Quartet (Ron Blackwood) but currently a member of the Homeland Entertainment Group quartet that is recorded on HEG Riversong label. Trent has been involved in the music industry for a lifetime and manages bookings for the quartet.

The Colgate Country Showdown begins each Spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the US. Winners advance to their respective State competitions held at leading fairs and expositions. Acts then compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals. It’s the last step before the prestigious National Final held at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. The audience cheers on the Regional Winners, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the National Title. A uniform judging system is used at all levels of competition to ensure fairness. Debbi Yoakum, radio DJ and host for the event says, “There has been a really big buzz going in Mayville, New York, with Nashville Publicist, Evie Hawkins bringing her staff to judge the contest. Stephanie Hawkins is a past showdown top ten artist in Tennessee and she will be opening our program with the national anthem, and performing. She will also be a judge, alongside, Evie and TJ Green of EHA-Nashville. TJ is also owner of his own media company, TJG Media & Design of Chattanooga, TN.”

For more info on the Colgate Country Showdown visit:
www.ColgateCountryShowdown.com