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Tuesday May 6 2008 - 1:05 PM ET
Beene Family Announces Limited Tour Schedule



The Beene Family


KINGSPORT, TN (Press Release) - The Beene Family, from Kingsport, Tenn., who recently celebrated a decade in their music ministry, announced today a plan to reorganize their tour schedule to include a significant cutback.

Brothers, Shandon, Landon and Brandon Beene and Brandon's wife Chrysta have spent the last ten years establishing themselves in the Southern Gospel music field by singing approximately 175 concert dates a year. The majority of their schedule has focused largely on the church market across the country and heavily on the West Coast.

The revised tour schedule is effective July 1, 2008, and will limit the talented and well-respected family to a maximum of 100 concert dates a year. Seventy five percent of those dates will be dedicated to current and past relationships with church and concert promoters while twenty five percent of the dates will remain available to accommodate future growth.

Landon Beene, who also owns and operates Tribute Media Source, states, "Our focus for the future is to continue to maximize the growth of our music, the focus of our ministry and protect the health of our family life. The reorganization of our tour schedule has been in the planning stages for over a year, and we hope (it) will promote the longevity of the Beene Family well into tomorrow. This is the future of our genre of music."


Thursday, May 1 2008 - 10:42 AM ET

The Webbs Perform In Scotland



The Webbs


NASHVILLE, TN (Press Release) - Song Garden Music Group recording artist he Webbs(formerly the Rick Webb Trio) will be performing for the Gospel Music Convention of Scotland this weekend.

"We are very excited about singing for Gospel music lovers in Scotland," mentioned Rick Webb. "This is a wonderful opportunity for us, and we are expecting a fantastic trip!"

Scheduled for May 2-4, the event will take place in the beautiful Leisure Centre in Fraserburgh, Scotland. This is an annual event that present artist from the United States along with ministry groups from the country of Scotland. In addition to the Webbs, other artists from the United States that will be appearing include LordSong and Allison Durham Speer. The Gospel Music Convention of Scotland will be celebrating their tenth year of ministry this year. Each year has brought its own unique style and atmosphere to the convention, and this year is expected to be no different.

To find out more about the convention, log on to their website at http://www.gmcscotland.com.


Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Dominion Agency Signs The Nelons

FAYETTEVILLE , NC – The Nelons have signed an exclusive scheduling agreement with the Dominion Agency of Fayetteville , NC . Through the years, this multi-talented family has garnered several Dove Awards and Grammy nominations, as well as numerous “Number One” songs.

Michael Davis, of the Dominion Agency, states, “The Nelons are a legendary group who continues to perform in the tradition of group founder the late Rex Nelon. He was one of my favorite singers and I am proud to be working with Kelly, Amber and Jason as they continue his legacy”.

“As our music ministry begins to expand and target the local church, we feel Michael Davis and the Dominion Agency are a perfect fit to represent us”, remarked Jason Clark. “Because of their love and commitment to the local church, we are thrilled to partner with them in ministry.”
On the heels of their latest release “You Are God” and a choral collection entitled “God Will Provide” The Nelons are scheduling appearances at various churches, coupling with praise teams and choirs giving the entire congregation a worship experience.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
New Release From The Nelons: God Will Provide

The Nelons have released the long-awaited "God Will Provide" choral project featuring the Grace Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. They premiered the entire collection along with the "God Will Provide Himself a Lamb" musical on Easter Weekend to a packed-house with rave reviews.

God Will Provide is a recording that features 10 tracks with 20 songs arranged in powerful medleys consisting of favorite hymns along with modern praise & worship songs and several brand new ones! Companion materials such as performance split-tracks, choral books and video worship clips will soon be offered for music ministries of any forum.

The Nelons music really targets the church and they are teaming up with choirs and praise teams around the country to premiere this choral collection at local churches everywhere. If you are interested in scheduling such an event please contact Michael Davis of the Dominion Agency at (910) 484-6996, or visit www.thenelons.com.


Tuesday January 15 2008 - 11:51 AM ET

Parker Webb And Abby Everret Announce Engagement


Parker Webb & Abby Everret

COLFAX, NC (Press Release) - Rick & Phyllis Webb, of popular Song Garden Music Group recording artist the Webbs, are thrilled to announce the recent engagement of their son Parker Webb (of Colfax, North Carolina) to Abby Everret (of Anniston, Alabama).

Parker and Abby are both students at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

The couple was surprised with an engagement party hosted by the Webbs this past New Years Eve. Family and friends gathered to congratulate the couple.

Parker recently began singing with his parents in the summer of 2007 along with his sister Hannah Webb. The group also changed their name from the Rick Webb Trio to the Webbs at that time.

Monday, January 7 2008 - 12:24 PM ET
Greenes' Bus Involved In Accident


The Greenes Prevost XLII

BOONE, NC (Press Release) - At approximately 6 a.m. CST on Friday, Jan. 4, the Greenes had just crossed into Alabama on Interstate 20 when the right front tire of the bus blew out. Everyone on the bus, except driver John Jeffrey, was asleep at the time of the accident. The bus went off the right side of the road and down an embankment, headed for some trees. At the last second, the bus turned slightly in the direction that John was trying to turn it, and became buried against another embankment. The bus door was pinned shut and no one could exit the bus. Only after the wrecker pulled the bus away from the embankment could anyone get off the bus to survey the damage. After about four hours the bus was back on the road, where it was towed to a shop and the two front tires were replaced. The bus was still driving condition, but extensive work will need to be done to the bumper, door, and right front bay door. No one was injured in the accident.

Tuesday December 18 2007 - 10:43 AM ET
Engagement Announcement For Nick Trammell and Jessica Brown


Nick Trammell & Jessica Brown

NASHVILLE, TN (Singing News) - Snow blanketed the rolling cornfields of Merrill, Iowa Saturday evening Dec. 15 as Nick Trammell and Jessica Brown were presented with a surprise horse drawn sleigh ride just after enjoying the evening meal with both of their families in attendance. The jingle bell garnered sleigh delivered the couple to a special location in the fields of the Brown Family farm. As they arrived at the candle lit walkway leading to a bon fire, Jessica conveyed to Nick that she was excited that his parents had come to visit and that it had snowed.

Nick (keeping the whole thing a surprise with the aid of his mother in law to be) began to make small talk and eventually turned to Jessica, got on his knees with ring in hand and said "Jessica, would you spend the rest of your life with me?" Jessica screamed "YES" so loud that her baby brother Andrew heard it almost a mile away as the families were preparing to join the couple for a wonderful time of celebration. Both the Browns and Trammells are thrilled with the news. Nick and Jessica are planning a Dec. 2008 wedding in Iowa.

Monday, December 17 2007 - 3:35 PM ET
Jeff And Otis Are Big Hits In NYC


Otis Forrest - Jeff Stice

COLUMBIA, SC (Press Release) - Jeff Stice, pianist extraordinaire for the Triumphant Quartet, recently brought the Carnegie Hall house down with the rousing rendition of his arrangement of "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho". This song and the medley, "Terrible Time Down There", "Wonderful Time Up There" were huge hits for the Triumphant Quartet. They were both orchestrated by the inimitable Otis Forrest for the 48- piece Carnegie orchestra. The audience at the November 23 concert in New York City showed their appreciation by giving Jeff a well-deserved standing ovation.

In a later interview, Jeff Stice paid tribute to the phenomenal work of Otis Forrest by saying, "Otis is my mentor. He takes my music to a totally different level. He takes my arrangements and our orchestrations to a higher level. Otis Forrest is truly a musical genius and I love him like a brother."

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Triumphant Quartet at Carnegie Hall

Triumphant at Carnegie Hall

American Gospel Music is a new emerging genre within the fabric of American musical culture. American Gospel Music brings together the very best of traditional southern gospel, black gospel, and contemporary gospel. The selections and groups chosen for the performance at Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York on Friday evening November 23, 2007 are reflective of the total scope of American Gospel Music. Babbie Mason gave voice to sounds within the Black-gospel heritage. The contemporary voice was heard from The Imperials.

Traditional Southern Gospel was voiced by the TRIUMPHANT QUARTET representing the traditional sounds in such selections as When Morning Sweeps the Eastern Sky, Rock Bottom, Delivered Again, The Great I Am Still Is, and Terrible Time/Wonderful Time. The Quartet is comprised of five gentlemen who are very experienced in singing gospel harmony. Eric Bennett, Jeff Stice, David Sutton, Clayton Inman, & Scott Inman

Jeff Stice brought the audience to their feet, playing his own arrangement of the traditional song Joshua Fit the Battle along with The American Festival Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the dynamic world renowned maestro Eric Dale Knapp. Mr. Knapp will lead the Olympic Festival Orchestra and Chorus in a concert July 2008 in Beijing Olympics

Jeff Stice accompanied Babbie Mason and the 200 voice choir on many of the selections.
Triumphant joined with Babbie Mason & the Imperials on the opening number Come on Into the House and the Finale Jerusalem.

Triumphant Quartet was much honored to be a part of this magnificent concert at Carnegie Hall. We wish to thank Christian Music Presenters Nashville, TN for all the labor that went into this past week, and in making the concert at Carnegie Hall a great success.

Comments from those in attendance:

The fusion of Southern Gospel music with Black-Gospel was masterfully orchestrated by Christian Music Presenters at the Carnegie Hall premier concert of American Gospel Music. The audience was electrified by the artistry of Babbie Mason, Triumphant Quartet, and The Imperials while being inspired by the American Festival Symphony and the 200 voice Chorale. Carnegies performance gives evidence that the vision of American Gospel Music will take root within the fabric of the American culture.
Nyhl Henson, Founder - MTV Networks and former CEO of Country Music Television
Founder - Social Music TV.Com

If you believe, as I do, that every stage has a memory of the music performed there. Then Carnegie Hall is a better and holier place because of the American Gospel Music Concert. Congratulations on an exquisite evening of Gospel Music. I am very happy to have been able to attend.
Clemente D Alessio, 5 time Emmy Award Winning Producer
Board of Governors member, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences


Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Dominion Artists Score Top Ten Nominations

ASHEBORO, NC -
The Top Ten Nominations are in for the 2007 Southern Gospel Music Awards from
TheSouthernGospel.com. Several Dominion Agency artists received nominations. Please visit www.thesoutherngospel.com and cast your vote. Listed below are the Dominion Agency artists nominated:

Favorite Album of the Year
A Thing Called Love - TaRanda Greene (The Greenes)

Mixed Group
Collingsworth Family
The Greenes
The Webbs

Favorite Male Quartet
Triumphant

Favorite Trio
The Greenes

Favorite Female Singer
TaRanda Greene (The Greenes)

Favorite Tenor Singer
David Sutton (Triumphant)

Favorite Baritone Singer
Scott Inman (Triumphant)
Tony Greene (The Greenes)

Favorite Bass Singer
Eric Bennett (Triumphant)

Favorite Concert Event
Greenes Homecoming (Tony Greene)

Favorite Concert Promoter
Tony Greene

Favorite Young Artist
Brooklyn Collingsworth (Collingsworth Family)

Favorite Comedian
Tony Greene

Favorite AM Radio Station (Dominion Agency Favorite...Go Lottie!!)
WCKB 780, Dunn, NC




Friday September 21 2007 - 1:17 PM ET

Clayton Inman Undergoes Surgery


Clayton Inman


PIGEON FORGE, TN -
Clayton Inman, lead singer for the Triumphant Quartet will be having a full hip replacement surgery today (Friday September 21, 2007) at Germantown Methodist Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Clayton will then undergo extensive physical therapy for the rest of the month.

Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery. Clayton will be returning to sing with Triumphant Quartet as soon as there is a medical release.

Letters of encouragement can be sent to:

Clayton Inman
3138 Altruria Road
Bartlett, TN 38134


Thursday, August 23, 2007

A New Direction For Triumphant

PIGEON FORGE, TN - Triumphant Quartet will be ministering on the road full-time starting in January 2008!!!! "We are so excited about the new direction God is leading us", states Eric Bennett.

"Your love and support of Triumphant Quartet has been overwhelming in the past and your continued support is vital to the success of our future" continues Bennett. " You are more than fans, you are our friends. So in light of this, we need your prayers that God will continue to give us souls for our labor and that He will help us to be an encouragement to all we come in contact with".

Triumphant's schedule at The Miracle Theater will remain the same throughout 2007.

Thursday, August 23, 2007
Rick Webb Trio Changes Ministry Name

NASHVILLE, TN - Song Garden Music Group recording artist Rick Webb Trio is excited to announce a name change for this family based ministry.

The Rick Webb Trio will officially go by the name The Webbs in order to accurately reflect the addition of Rick & Phyllis Webb's children, Parker and Hannah, to their ministry team.

Rick Webb stated, "The feedback from our audiences everywhere over the last few weeks has been extremely favorable with the addition of Hannah and Parker, along with long-time member Leslie Hipps. "We are so excited with our new family group."

Parker is the oldest son of group members Rick and Phyllis Webb, and Hannah is their youngest daughter. Parker and Hannah joined their parents on stage, as well as long-time trio member Leslie Hipps, earlier this month. They appeared together for the first time aboard the Turning Point Alaskan Cruise with Dr. David Jeremiah.

With the new name change, the group is also announcing of a new web site. The new web address for The Webbs is http://www.thewebbsmusicministry.com. The group's old domain (http://www.rickwebbtrio) also currently forwards to the new site.

All the Webbs will appear on the mainstage at the National Quartet Convention on Tuesday evening, September 11, 2007 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.

In addition, the Webbs were recently in the studio finishing up their new recording, Family Edition. The group will have the album available at the 50th Annual National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky this coming September. A&R Director/VP for Song Garden Music Group David Staton is producing the new recording, which features a great line up of several Southern Gospel classics as well as new material.

Be listening for The Webb's current hit single, "The Lord Is Great & Wonderful", at Southern Gospel radio all across the country.

About The Webbs
For nearly two decades the music ministry of Rick and Phyllis Webb has blessed and encouraged the hearts of believers all across America and different parts of the world. Their versatile music style has afforded them opportunities to share with many of the most respected ministers across the country. Each member of the trio is a veteran in their own right, having appeared with nationally known groups and ministries.


Friday,
July 6. 2007
Southern Gospel Country Launches

CHARLOTTE, NC - The Broadcast Group is pleased to announce that Southern Gospel Country has been made part of the new television lineup on two networks.

June 22, 2007 Southern Gospel Country aired for the first time on the NRB Network which can be seen in seventeen million homes each week on DirecTV channel 378. On July 1, 2007 the show debuted on FaithTV. FaithTV can be seen on Skyangel Networks as well as many cable systems around the country.

Southern Gospel Country features a variety of well-known artists, from traditional quartets to soloists. This quick moving, half-hour program highlights many of today’s top 80 Southern Gospel chart titles paired with home-coming classics that everyone knows & loves. With a new special guest host each week, behind-the-scenes interviews, and on-location concert footage, this program is sure to keep your toes tappin’, your hands clappin’, and your spirits high! Watch and you’ll see why everyone wants to be in Southern Gospel Country!

The Broadcast Group, producers of the Southern Gospel Country, are proud to announce that Johnny Beacham co-owner and founding member of Safe Harbor has become the weekly co-host of Southern Gospel Country.

Johnny sings the lead for Safe Harbor Quartet and has been doing so for 14 years. He has been singing with quartets for over 18 years and comes from a great heritage of musicians. Russell James, the producer of the show said, “Johnny was chosen because of his relaxed style, vast knowledge of the industry and his commitment to gospel music. You can always know that Johnny will greet you with a smile”.

To find out more about the Southern Gospel Country show or where it can be seen, go the www.southerngospelcountry.com

Monday June 4 2007 - 3:06 PM ET
The Greenes Sign with Dominion Agency

FAYETTEVILLE, NC (Press Release) - The award winning gospel music trio, The Greenes, have announced the signing of an exclusive booking agreement with the Dominion Agency. For over 30 years, this chart topping, family music ministry has been warming hearts and inspiring audiences across the United States and Canada with their unique blend of smooth harmonies and heartfelt singing. With many number one songs to their credit, the Greenes can be seen hosting some of the largest events in Southern Gospel Music as well as on television making regular appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series telecasts.

Tony Greene states, "After nearly 30years of full-time music evangelism, we are overwhelmed by the daily duties that come with being an independent artist. As with every family, our home time is becoming more and more valuable and I needed to find a way to relieve some of my responsibilities. We began praying for God to send us someone to help with the enormous duties of scheduling and preparing for successful events." Tony continues, "After talking with Michael Davis on numerous accounts, I sensed his heart for God and his love for the music and I asked him to join our team. We are so very thankful for Michael. He is a Godsend. We are looking forward to many years of a wonderful relationship with the Dominion Agency."

"The Greenes are a perfect addition to our family of ministry oriented artists" comments Michael Davis of the Dominion Agency. "Tony, TaRanda, Brad and John always present their Christ honoring, anointed music with sincerity and conviction. We are honored to exclusively represent one of Gospel Music's best loved family groups."

The Greenes join an already stellar Dominion Agency roster that includes the Triumphant Quartet, Collingsworth Family, Rick Webb Trio, Mercy's Mark and many more. To schedule The Greenes, contact the Dominion Agency at 910-484-6996 or scheduling@thedominionagency.com. Visit these websites for more information, www.dominionagency.com and www.thegreenesgospel.com.


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