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February 21, 2011  Atlanta, GA -

The Gospel Music Association announced the nominees for the 2011 Dove Awards on Wednesday in Atlanta, and among those receiving top honors were popular singer, songwriter, author and talk show host, Janet Paschal. Paschal was among seven finalists for Female Vocalist of the Year. The 42nd Annual Dove Awards will be held on April 20 at the historic Fox Theatre’s Grand Salon in Atlanta.

This recent nomination marks one of many honors and accolades bestowed upon Paschal during her 30-year musical career. With more than a dozen recordings to her credit, Paschal’s passion and vulnerability are most evident in her inspiring music, including her latest release, Treasure. Her recordings have been recognized with numerous Grammy and Dove Award nominations, and she is consistently named among Gospel Music’s favorite soloists by the genre’s top trade magazines.

Born in Reidsville, North Carolina, Paschal, has shared the stage with presidents and is a featured artist on the popular Gaither Homecoming Video Series. After battling breast cancer in 2005, Paschal resumed her touring schedule, including concerts, women’s conferences and cancer awareness events. In November, 2008, the popular singer released her latest book, Treasures Of The Snow, which chronicles her triumphant battle with cancer and stories from three decades in Gospel music. Her first literary work, The Good Road became a best seller.

Paschal’s travels in 2010 took her throughout the US and Canada, as well as nearly a dozen European countries. In addition to her concert touring schedule, she also hosts her own weekly radio program, Walking The Good Road, which airs on more than 20 stations, covering seven states, as well as a two-minute daily syndicated program airing across the US, as well as in Canada and Europe, currently available on more than 30 media outlets. The programs focus on cancer awareness. For the past two years, she has hosted the Annual Cancer Walk at the National Quartet Convention, Southern Gospel Music’s premier week-long festival. Proceeds from the event are presented to the American Cancer Society. The third annual event is slated to take place in September.

Additional information regarding Paschal is available online at www.janetpaschal.com.  A complete list of Dove Award nominees is available online at www.doveawards.com.

Check out this video of the Nelons in concert debuting some new material from the upcoming release “Beside Still Waters”

You can pre-order the Cd or download it HERE

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Gospel Music veteran Kelly Nelon Clark is understandably shaken, but thankful to be alive after being robbed in the parking lot of a Jacksonville, Florida K-Mart Tuesday evening. An African-American male wearing a dark, hooded jacket approached Kelly as she left the store and demanded money. Kelly complied, and the man fled with nearly $750 and her husband Jason’s debit card.

“I hadn’t taken my purse. I’d just grabbed Jason’s wallet and I didn’t realize it still had a lot of the cash from last weekend’s CD sales in it,” she says. Within the next half hour, the thief also debited close to $500 from the Clarks’ checking account.

“You never realize how precious life is until something like this happens. I was terrified that this was it for me and I would never see my family again. But once again the Lord completely surrounded me and God provided a way of escape,” Kelly adds. “Thank you for all of your prayers and concerns. You are truly the greatest people in the world– God’s people!”

Jason echoes Kelly’s sentiments. “I just praise the Lord for His protection over Kelly. The money is one thing but thank God she’s home safe with the girls and me. These are desperate times, and I think this should be a wake up call for us all.”

Long based in Atlanta, the Nelons recently returned to touring full-time and relocated to Jacksonville, where they are “Artists In Residence” at Trinity Baptist Church and College. Kelly and the Nelons will resume their normal schedule this Sunday at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia.

The Nelons’ Vine Records debut, Beside Still Waters, will be released next month. It features the current hit single “He Found Me,” as well the Nelons’ interpretation of the Andre Crouch classic “My Tribute” and a remake of the Carroll McGruder favorite “I’m Going Home With Jesus.” In addition to the stellar soprano vocals of Amber Nelon Thompson, the project also includes the recording debut of Jason and Kelly’s youngest daughter Autumn. February will also find the Nelons embarking on a four-week tour of the West Coast and visiting with disc jockeys all across the country as they promote the new record.

Stephen Hubbard is an entertainment professional who’s been a member of the national media for more than a decade. In 1996, he moved to Nashville to work with the long-running country duo Crook & Chase, and he still produces their TV show today. Other recent credits include “Invitation Only: Reba McEntire,” “The 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards,” and “CMA Red Carpet” for CMT. Being a part of the team that wrote & produced “Opry Live,” talking on the phone with Debbie Reynolds, and plucking an eyelash off Olivia Newton-John’s nose are other career highlights.

Vine Records’ recording artist, Calvin Hunt died Saturday December 26, 2009 in a Queens, NY hospital at the age of 52.  The acclaimed Gospel singer was a member and soloist of the famed Christ Tabernacle Choir and Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers.  His latest Vine Records’ release, Bridges, claimed 2 Dove Award nominations for Contemporary Gospel Recording and Contemporary Gospel Song, “Come On.”

Christ Tabernacle Choir Director Steven Carey commented, “Calvin Hunt’s ministry transcended his terrific musical talent…He loved Jesus Christ, he loved people, and as a result He loved to share the love of Christ with anyone he came in contact.  The faith he had in the God that had delivered him from drug addiction could be powerfully felt when he would tell his story.   His testimony gave people hope…everyone from the inner city to the suburbs was touched when he would speak and sing.  He will be missed greatly by his local Christ Tabernacle family, the music industry, and the body of Christ.”

Producer Wayne Haun added, “Calvin was a true artist. Each note of every performance was from the heart, and you knew it. But more importantly, he was a true friend. He never treated us like a record company. We were family.  He knew my mom, my nephews, what made me tic, and he even knew my favorite pasta dish. He loved the Lord, his family and his fans. Life without him is definitely going to be tough. This industry will miss him, but I’m glad his music and his message will live forever.”

Arrangements for Calvin Hunt are as follows…

Viewing and Memorial Service: Tuesday, December, 29^th at 7pm at Christ Tabernacle.

Committal  Service: Wednesday, December 30th at 11am at Christ Tabernacle.

Interment immediately following at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Queens, NY.

Condolences and/or gifts to the family can be made to Calvin Hunt Ministries and sent to Christ Tabernacle, 6434 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY  11358 attn: Calvin Hunt Ministries.

Mr. Hunt overcame a crack cocaine addiction and with the support of his church; his wife, Miriam; and their two children; stepped out in faith to embark in full-time ministry.  In 2005 , his oldest daughter was murdered, and Calvin and his wife took in her children, their grandchildren, to raise.  His recent time has been spent battling cancer.  Calvin recorded several musical projects and traveled the country sharing his music and testimony.  His mission was to encourage people to look at life and know that God is the author of life.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The legendary Nelons recently relocated their ministry to Jacksonville, Florida.  The trio decided to move their family in order to partner with Trinity Baptist Church as Artists-in-Residence at Trinity Baptist College.  Alongside keeping a full-time touring schedule, Kelly is teaching private voice lessons, while Jason is working along-side the pastoral staff in areas of music and worship.  Amber has begun her sophomore year at Trinity Bible College, and Autumn started the 7^thgrade at Trinity Christian Academy.  The Nelons’ complete schedule can be found at www.thenelons.com or www.thedominionagency.com.

Dr. Tom Messer, Senior Pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, commented, “I am excited about the Nelons coming to Jacksonville to form a strategic partnership with Trinity Baptist Church and Trinity Baptist College. Jason and Kelly have a heart for worship and a desire to make an impact for the Lord in and through the local church. I believe that their ministry is anointed of the Lord and that God is going to continue to use them greatly in the Lord’s work. It is especially gratifying to have them as a part of our ministry.”

Effective immediately, the Nelons can be contacted at:

PO Box 37031

Jacksonville, FL  32236

904-783-7700.

Kelly, Jason and Amber have completed their sophomore Vine Records release in Nashville, Tennessee.  The popular trio recorded 12 Southern Gospel selections written by award-winning songwriters Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, Gerald Crabb, Rebecca Peck, Andrae Crouch, Jason Clark, Marcia Henry, Carroll McGruder and others.  Beside Still Waters was produced by Wayne Haun and Jason Clark and is set to release in February 2010 by Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing Inc.  The Nelons’ first single, “He Found Me,” is playing at radio stations nationwide and was written by Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun and Jason Clark.  The project includes remakes of the McGruders’ classic “I’m Going Home With Jesus” and Andrae Crouch’s “My Tribute.”

The Nelons’ accomplished musical career and ministry includes: six DOVE Awards, three GRAMMY nominations, several “Number One” songs on the radio charts, a prestigious New York Film Festival Bronze Award, numerous Singing News Fan Awards, and appearances all around the world in various venues. As a family, Jason, Kelly and Amber continue to sing with a full heart of praise to the only One worthy, Jesus Christ the Son of God.

For more information on The Nelons, visit www.thenelons.com or http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Nelons/87981585116?v=wall&viewas=1270788276&ref=search\.

For more information on Vine Records and The Nelons brand new recording, Beside Still Waters, visit www.crossroadsmusic.com.   For a complete tour schedule, visit www.thedominionagency.com.

HisSong is set to release their second Vine Records recording, Journey Through The Sky, in October 2009 by Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing Inc.  The brand new project is produced by award-winning producer Wayne Haun and includes a stellar line-up of songwriters (Bill Gaither, Lyn Rowell, Dee Gaskin and Dianne Wilkinson).  Journey Through The Sky’s first radio single, “I Believe In Prayer,” is currently Read more…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — 8-3-09 – The Nelons are currently in the studio working on their sophomore Vine Records release in Nashville, Tennessee.  Kelly, Jason and Amber have chosen 12 Southern Gospel selections written by award-winning songwriters Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, Gerald Crabb, Rebecca Peck, Andrae Crouch, Jason Clark, Marcia Henry, Carroll McGruder and others.  Beside Still Waters is produced by Wayne Haun and Jason Clark and is set to release in November by Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing Inc.  The Nelons first single, “He Found Me” will arrive at radio stations nationwide this week and was written by Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun and Jason Clark.  The project also includes remakes of the McGruders classic, “I’m Going Home With Jesus” and Andrae Crouch’s “My Tribute.”

“The 12 songs included on our new album were carefully chosen and recorded.  I believe they will please the listener with a sound of tight harmonies and comforting lyrics.  As I’m listening,  I am sure the songs and arrangements would have made my father (Rex Nelon) very proud,” stated Kelly Nelon Clark.

The Nelons accomplished musical career and ministry includes: six DOVE Awards, three GRAMMY nominations, several “Number One” songs on the radio charts, a prestigious New York Film Festival Bronze Award, numerous Singing News Fan Awards, and appearances all around the world in various venues. As a family, Jason, Kelly and Amber continue to sing with a full heart of praise to the only One worthy, Jesus Christ the Son of God.

For more information on The Nelons, visit www.thenelons.com or thier FaceBook page.   For more information on Vine Records and The Nelons brand new recording, Beside Still Waters, visit www.vinerecordsonline.com or www.crossroadsmusic.com.   For a complete tour schedule, visit www.thedominionagency.com.

Pictured in the studio: (L-R) Mark Hill (bass), Steve Brewster (drums), Dave Cleveland (guitars), Steve Dady (engineer), Kelly Nelon Clark, Wayne Haun, Jason Clark, Jason Webb (piano)

–Release Features New Line-Up–

Naomi & The Segos released a brand new single to radio stations worldwide last week.  “Walk Away Free” features the legendary Naomi Sego-Reader, alongside new group members Scott Spangler and Jerry Gill. The song was written by Wayne Haun and Lyn Rowell and can be found on the trio’s latest Vine Records recording, Happy Ending.

Happy Ending was co-produced by award-winning producers Wayne Haun and Kevin Ward.  It features the classic, “I Can’t Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand)”; the trio’s previous single, “99 ½”; the title cut, “Happy Ending” and numerous other fan favorites from Naomi & The Segos.  The album was released in 2008 to stores nationwide and digitally by Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing Inc.

In their 5th decade of gospel music ministry, Naomi & The Segos continues to press forward for the cause of Christ. Traveling some 200 dates a year all over the United States and Canada, the message of this group remains strong and powerful. Perhaps it is each group members own personal experience with God that continues to drive their excellence in performance and ministry. Naomi & The Segos is a legendary name in gospel music. With their traditional sounds, musical excellence, and sincerity, they produce a message that will lead people to Christ.

For more information on Naomi & The Segos, visit www.naomisegosings.com, www.vinerecordsonline.com and www.crossroadsmusic.com.  For a complete tour schedule, visit www.bsaworld.com or contact the Beckie Simmons Agency at 615-595-7500.

Pictured In the studio (L-R) Scott Spangler, Jerry Gill, Naomi Sego-Reeder and Producer Wayne Haun.

The Living Waters Trio received two Dove Award nominations.  “Good Side of Goodbye” written by Dave Clark and Wayne Haun was nominated for Country Recorded Song and can be found on the group’s debut Vine Records recording, Home For Now.  Home For Now is also nominated for Country Album and was produced by Terry Thompson. These are the first nominations for the Living Waters Trio who is comprised of Tabitha Dockery, Kelly Jennings and Mike Dockery of Kingsport, TN.  The Living Waters Trio is nominated alongside Country greats such as the Oak Ridge Boys, George Strait, Randy Travis and Richie McDonald.
 
 
Producer Terry Thompson commented,  “I am so pleased about these Dove nominations and I am so excited for the Living Waters Trio.  It is a real team effort to complete a project like Home For Now.  A lot of work went into this album.  Much time was spent choosing the right songs that conveyed what everyone was trying to say. So, thanks to all the writers for writing our heartfelt thoughts. It continues to be a real pleasure working with such talented people as the Living Waters Trio.”  
 
 
Wayne Haun of Vine Records continued,  “When I first heard the Living Waters Trio, I was reminded of the time I first heard the Isaacs and the Martins.  I love their tight harmony and strong song selection.  I love the way Home For Now is produced and the songs it includes.  It’s beautifully haunting and I find myself listening to it over and over.  I expect great things from this group!”
 
 
The 40th annual awards show is set for April 23 at the Grand Ole Opry House. Tickets are already on sale via Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com and 615-242-0303.  The evening will be broadcast nationwide live on the Gospel Music Channel from 8-10 p.m. (ET/PT).
 
 
The Living Waters trio originated in 1998 when three teenagers stepped onto the battlefield to do a work for God.  The three were raised in a small church in Gate City VA.  They originally had  more of a Southern Gospel sound, but found themselves desiring to be unique.  They strive to put their own touch to each song they sang.  With the help of God, they quickly created their own sound, a mixture of southern country voices, acoustic instruments and original songs. 
 
 
Tabitha and Kelly are both co-founders of the ministry and together put the group on the road in 1998.  After that, God started opening doors and allowed them to minister in different venues. 
 
 
With each venue comes the opportunity to meet new people, to sing new songs, to tell the old story one more time and to touch one more soul. 
 
 
For more information on the Living Waters Trio, visit www.livingwaterstrio.com or on My Space at www.myspace.com/lwtbluegrass . For more information on the Dove Awards and for a complete list of nominees, visit www.doveawards.com.

Multi-talented singer/songwriter and author Janet Paschal has completed work on a brand new recording. TREASURE will hit retail stores nationwide on Tuesday, November 18 on the Vine label and will be distributed by Crossroads Entertainment.

TREASURE marks the first release from the popular vocalist since the release of her Dove Award nominated recording, SOUNDS LIKE SUNDAY. With more than a dozen recordings to her credit, Paschal’s passion and vulnerability is most evident in her inspiring music, including this latest release. Her recordings have been recognized with numerous Grammy and Dove Award nominations, and she is consistently named among Gospel music’s favorite soloists by the genre’s top trade publications.

Produced by noted, long-time Paschal producer Wayne Haun, TREASURE is highlighted by songs that have left an indelible mark on the lives of listeners for many years, including the recording’s producer. “I grew up listening to these classics on LP,” Haun states. “These songs are a part of me. They not only define me as a person, but as a musician, as well. I taught myself to play and arrange by listening to these recordings. To be asked by Janet to revisit them is not only flattering, but also very humbling. I believe the recording will bring back many memories for listeners.”

TREASURE is a tribute to the past and a salute to the future, as Paschal has re-recorded 12 of her most requested songs made popular over the past three decades. In fact, several achieved chart-topping status during Paschal’s years with the popular musical group, The Rex Nelon Singers. Songs selected for this recording were many that Paschal fans have continued to request through the years. This list includes, “Come Morning,” “We Shall Wear A Robe & Crown,” “Jesus Is Alive & Well,” “I’m The One” and the recording’s debut release to radio stations nationwide, “Hide Me, Sweet Rock Of Ages.” Additionally, the recording features a duet with multi-award winning male vocalist, Ivan Parker, as the two deliver “Sail To The Other Side” to musical perfection.

The release of TREASURE coincides with the release of Paschal’s brand new book, Treasures Of The Snow, which will be available via Paschal’s website in November. The book chronicles Paschal’s battle with cancer, as well as memorable stories from life on the road. Both the audio recording and the book recount God’s careful orchestration of the events in the lives of this faithful servant. 

For Paschal, writing the book and recording the songs featured on TREASURE reflect a walk down memory lane. “A song often returns me to a particular life event; a poignant mile marker,” Paschal shares. “I’ve a feeling this collection of songs will do the same for many, many listeners.”

Additional information regarding Janet Paschal’s TREASURE recording, or the literary work, Treasures Of The Snow, including digital cover artwork and photos may be obtained by contacting Writer’s Ink Publishing at writersink@att.net. Complete touring information and additional information regarding Janet Paschal may be obtained on-line at www.janetpaschal.com.