(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) June 27, 2008 –Pop-rock band Superchick is out in full-force this week to support the release of its fifth studio album, Rock What You Got. In stores June 24, Rock What You Got marks the biggest media launch in its career history, setting precedent for all future Superchick releases.
Ira Tucker of The Dixie Hummingbirds funeral will be held on Wednesday July 2, 2008 at The Met, 858 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19130. Corner Broad & Poplar. (Renamed Dixie Hummingbird Way )
The viewing will be conducted from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. The funeral will proceed immediately following.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Yarborough Rocke Funeral Home, 1001 N. 63rd St. Philadelphia , PA 19151 . Phone: (215)-473-5100
Please send cards and flowers to the funeral home. Faxed condolences should be sent to: 215-879-3145
E-mail: lrocke2188@aol.com
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) June 26, 2008—Christian music lifestyle web site HearItFirst.com and the Gospel Music Association (GMA) announce the winner of this year’s third annual Battle of the Bands competition, Orlando, Fla.-based Generation Letter. The five-member rock band will perform at GMA Music in the Rockies in August.
The Malaco Music Group regrets to inform you that Gospel Quartet legend, Ira
Tucker of the world famous Dixie Hummingbirds passed away earlier today at
approximately 1 pm.
SEATTLE, WA…June 24, 2008…BEC Recordings’ Kutless releases their fifth full-length album, To Know That You’re Alive, today with radio gravitating to the new singles and media applauding musical and lyrical dynamics. Also the project will be featured in full this week on AOL.
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* Fee’s “All Because of Jesus Complete EP” will be sold exclusively on iTunes ® starting this Tuesday June 24. Along with two versions of “All Because of Jesus” including an acoustic and radio mix, the EP will also contain a live performance video as well as words from lead singer Steve Fee. The complete EP from the INO Records’ band will be a worship resource kit.
* The hit radio single “All Because of Jesus” reached the No. 1 spot on the R&R AC Indicator and remains in the top 5 on both the R&R and CRW AC radio charts.
FEE, known across worship circuits world wide, released their debut INO project & GMA DOVE Nominated “We Shine” in September ’07. Endorsed by the likes of MercyMe’s Bart Millard, Casting Crown’s Mark Hall and author David Nasser, FEE has also received praise from visionary, architect & director of the Passion Conferences Louie Giglio saying “Steve Fee has a unique voice in the world of worship, effectively leading a new generation to live in a story so much bigger than their own … ‘We Shine’ is one of the best worship projects of the year.” As part of the Passion Conferences with Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin, FEE has worshipped with and performed in front of thousands. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Steve Fee still leads worship at the North Point Community Church.
NASHVILLE, TN….6/24/2008….In remembrance of over 25 years since Keith Green’s journey home, Sparrow Records has opened up the vaults and uncovered hundreds of hours of unreleased live concert recordings, festival recordings, television performances, teachings, photos, videos, and even new songs that have never been heard… until now on THE LIVE EXPERIENCE and GREATEST HITS projects, currently in stores.
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Nashville, TN…June 22, 2008…INO Records’ five-time GRAMMY award winning recording artist, Sandi Patty was recently honored at the 2008 GRAMMY Salute to Gospel Music ® last week at the Lincoln Theater in Washington D.C. alongside other honorees Edwin and Walter Hawkins and the Winans.
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Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC’s song “Come Bless His Name”, one of the hottest choir songs to hit radio in recent memory, catapulted the church ensemble to instant popularity. Produced by GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award winner Steven Ford, the debut project introduced the dynamic choir to the gospel music scene. The song was also the force behind the group’s 2007 EnSound Award, a 2007 Washington Area Music Award Nomination for Best Mass Choir, a 2005 Gospel Award for Best Traditional Choir, and The Community Choir Award. In a season where church choirs are quickly dwindling, Professor Belton & LADWEC continue the legacy of powerful church-friendly music with their upcoming release, the 11-track “Great & Mighty”., hitting stores on Tuesday, August 5, 2008.
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