NASHVILLE, TN – July 28 2010 – Warner Music Nashville (WMN), the Nashville-based music operations of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced that Rod Riley has been named President and CEO of Word Entertainment, WMG’s Christian music division. In his new role, Riley will oversee Word’s entire operation, including A&R, sales and marketing, music publishing, distribution, church resources and artist services. Riley succeeds Mark Bright and will report directly to John Esposito, President and CEO of Warner Music Nashville. Bright, one of Nashville ’s most acclaimed producers, will continue to work with WMN under the terms of his existing production deal with Warner Bros. Nashville.
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 3, 2010)— Texarkana natives Pocket Full of Rocks will be returning to their hometown for the CD release show of their most highly anticipated album to date, More Than Noise. Featuring the hit single “Alive” and the worship favorite “Let It Rain”, the Ed Cash-produced project matches heartfelt lyrics and melodies with stellar production.
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The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Major Roberson, an original member of the legendary Quartet group, The Pilgrim Jubilees.

Major Roberson was born to this world on June 11, 1925 in Gunnison , MS and went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 1, 2010, 11:00 PM at his home in Chicago , IL .

Major Roberson was not only a singer, but an accomplished songwriter having written several songs for the famed group. His most notable songs were “The Old Ship Of Zion”, “The Doors Of The Church Are Open”, “Church Song”, “Don’t Let Me Drift Away”, “Exit 100”, “He Brought Joy To My Soul”, “Me My God And I”, & “Testify For Jesus.”

Major Roberson is survived by his wife Hattie Roberson, several children, a host of grand children and great grand children.

Arrangements have been scheduled as follows:

Friday, March 12, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
“A Musical Tribute”
Gatling Chapel Annex
10133 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, Il 60628
773-881-4111

Saturday, March 13, 2010
Home going Celebration
Visitation: 10-11 AM- Funeral 11-12Noon
Greater White Stone MBC
3819 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, Il.60623
773-762-4113

For more information, to send flowers or cards of condolences, please contact:
Gatling’s Chapel
10133 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, Il. 60628
773-881-4111 Phone 773-881-3925 Fax
Or

Val Grant 708-841-3319

For more information on the history of The Pilgrim Jubilees, please feel free to visit www.malaco.com

Peace & Truth!
D.A. Johnson
Malaco Music Group
3023 W. Northside Dr. Jackson , MS 39213
Phone: 601 982 4522 ext. 210
Fax: 601 982 4528
Email: dajohnson@malaco.com
Jeremiah 12:5

Spread The Word!!!
www.malacogospelradio.com

Coleman & Highly Favored on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel this past Valentine’s Day Sunday, February 14, 2010 according to Nielsen’s BDS tabulations. (Arbitron tabulations TBA)
Castro Coleman & Highly Favored performed their debut single Time Out!!! which is rapidly approaching the Mediabase national Gospel chart Top 30 and their performance could only be described as “PURE QUARTETAINMENT” as they fused the best in Quartet music with basketball and high energy electrifying the studio audience.
Advised your twitter followers, facebook & myspace friends, listeners and readers that Castro Coleman & Highly Favored’s Time Out!!! CD & DVD will be available in stores on March 16, 2010 or they can go online to order their copy right now at http://malaco.com/Catalog/New-Releases/New-Gospel-Releases/Item/2300/Time-Out-.php for only $9.95.

As The Duo Performs Their Smash Hit
“Close To You”
&
And Bebe Winans performing
“I Found Love”

TONIGHT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2010
11:00 PM EST
ON THE BET NETWORK

ENJOY THE SHOW!

http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/monique/default.htm?

At the American Gospel Quartet Convention in Birmingham this past week, during the Hall of Fame Luncheon, in front of a couple of hundred witnesses, 4 Winds / Malaco signed Lil

Blair & The Fantastic Heirs. WHAAAAT! Lil Blair & The Fantastic Heirs, WHAAAAT! Lil Blair & The Fantastic Heirs… OKAY!!! (Couldn’t resist) Lol!!!

Formally known as Lil Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires, the group has officially dropped that name to begin a new era in their Quartet Gospel ministry and music recording career.

In my opinion, Lil Blair is much too young and talented to spend his entire career as what may be perceived by some to be a gimmick or tribute band to his mentor, the late great

Robert Blair. I am excited that he has chosen to honor the Quartet legend and keep his legacy alive by taking everything he had learned from him and applying it to his own

unique ministry in which Robert Blair himself gave his blessings and passed the mantle to as his true apparent heir.

The award winning Mississippi Mass Choir will add yet another honor to their illustrious resume, when on January 16, 2010 they will receive the Thomas A. Dorsey Notable Achievement Award at the 25th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The award is named in honor of the “Father of Gospel Music,” Thomas A. Dorsey. It recognizes individuals doing outstanding work in the Gospel music community. They are just the second recipient to receive this award.
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Nashville, TN (January 13, 2010) – Dove Award-nominated rock band Remedy Drive is gearing up for a busy spring with a slot on the popular Rock and Worship Roadshow Tour, along with one of Christian music’s biggest names, MercyMe.

“We are thrilled to be on the Roadshow with Remedy Drive this spring,” says MercyMe’s Bart Millard. “They bring so much energy and passion to the stage; it’s going to be a great show.”
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Worship Leader magazine is pleased to announce that DJ Chuang will join the company as Network Developer. He will contribute to Worship Leader’s efforts to inform our leadership community of over 35,000 subscribers—reaching well over 150,000 congregations in North America —regarding new media resources and their use in the service of worship.

Chuang has been at the forefront of spearheading network communications, software development, Web strategies, and multi-site church growth and administration with Christian nonprofits such as Leadership Network and the American Bible Society.
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (December 22, 2009)—Fervent Records’ rock trio BarlowGirl and the Air 1 radio network partnered together for Air 1’s Home for Christmas with BarlowGirl contest. Air 1 recently announced the winner of the promotion that gave listeners the chance to win a trip for 4 to Chicago to site see and go Christmas shopping on the famous Michigan Avenue with BarlowGirl. The winner and family’s trip also included some highlight experiences including visiting the Water Tower Place, seeing the city’s beautiful evening lights from the John Hancock Observatory, enjoying Chicago-style pizza, and sitting front row at BarlowGirl’s Apple Store performance.
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