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THE ROYAL HEIRS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGER
The Royal Heirs are proud to announce the addition of their new tenor, 24 year old Mike Kofahl of Atlanta, GA. Mike and his wife, Shelley are from Atlanta and Mike has attended Southeastern Bible College and is a graduate of Steve Hurst School of Music.  Stephen Lawson, owner and manager of the group stated," Mike is a vibrant young man and is eager to sing and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, his vocal ability is outstanding and he will be a wonderful addition to The Royal Heirs." You can visit the Royal Heirs website at www.heavenholdsall.com.

ROYAL HEIRS ANNOUNCE 2ND ANNIVERSARY SING
The Royal Heirs announce plans for their 2nd Anniversary sing to be held in their hometown of Hamlin, WV.  Saturday, August 10th will be the date for this year's event.  This year's event will be held at Hamlin High School Gymnasium at 5:00pm.  Featured to appear this year will be The Wilburns from Carthage TN, the Legendary Naomi and The Segos, The Reggie Saddler Family, The Gospel Tide, Bloodline, and Soul'd Out.  Admission is $10.00 at the door and concessions will be provided by Hamlin High School Band Boosters.  To find out more visit The Royal Heir's webstie at www.heavenholdsall or call their office at 1-800-570 1882 exit 2.

THE FOUR GOSPELS BACK IN THE STUDIO
(Press Release) - BESSEMER CITY, NC - The Four Gospels Quartet recently completed their new project at Son Sound Studios. The South Carolina quartet's second recording for the Keepsake label is titled, "My Rock". For more information on the Four Gospels send them an email at fourgospels@cs.com. For more information on Son Sound Music Group, visit their website at www.sonsound.com.

 JENNIFER McKAMIE & BY GRACE SIGN WITH SON SOUND RECORDS
(Press Release)    Bill Robinson, owner and president of Son Sound Music Group, is pleased to announce the signing of Jennifer McKamie & By Grace to a recording contract with the company's Son Sound label.  This new trio with offices in Walkertown, NC is composed of Jennifer McKamie of Gallatin, TN, Greg Jewell of Homer, GA and Chris Armstrong of Walkertown, NC.   Work is scheduled to begin in August on the group's first Son Sound project.  Mr. Robinson, says that the group has set some very high goals for themselves and that Son Sound sure looks forward to helping them meet them over the years to come.

OAK GROVE BOYS IN THE STUDIO
BESSEMER CITY, NC(Press Release) - Son Sound Masterpiece recording artist, The Oak Grove Boys, was recently in the studio completing the finishing touches on their new project. The North Carolina quartet's fourth recording for the label is titled, "Wonderful Grace".
     For more information regarding The Oak Grove Boys, visit their website at www.oakgroveboys.com. For more information on Son Sound Music Group, visit their website at www.sonsound.com.

Naomi and the Segos announce recording Plans
(Press Release) - SGMA Hall of Fame member Naomi Sego has announced plans for her group, Naomi and The Segos, to start recording their new project, and Naomi's 71st project soon. The group will be recording the project at Son Sound Recording Studio in Bessemer City, NC and will be the 2nd project for the group on the Son Sound Platinum label.
     According to Naomi, "We felt very comfortable at Son Sound during the recording of our 70th project entitled MILESTONES. Table sales of this project have been going extremely well, and we are in negotiations to be picked up for distribution to bookstores soon. We consider the staff at Son Sound to be family, and we are excited about all the long, tiring work we have in front of us. We just hope this new project will be a blessing to someone and that the Lord will use it to help lead someone to Calvary."
     The title for this project has yet to be named. The initial plan is to have the project officially released in time for the opening day of the National Quartet Convention this coming September.
     Naomi and The Segos are based in Centerville, Georgia and still perform around 250 dates yearly. Naomi, who will be starting her 44th year of full-time ministry this coming November, is joined by Scott Spangler from Bristol, Tennessee singing baritone, and Aaron Crisler of Austell, Georgia singing tenor.

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM 3 FOR 1
(Press Release) Brad Hudson and Holly Robinson-Blanton of the popular young trio, 3 for 1 has announced that 17 year old vocalist Trenton Wood has resigned from the group. Trenton, from Rockingham, NC, has been with the group since the age of twelve. After five years of singing and traveling, he has decided to leave the road for personal reasons to seek a new direction in his life. Brad and Holly stated. “We will surely miss Trenton and his singing. He will always be a part of the 3 For 1 family and will always be a dear friend of ours. We wish him the best and our prayers go out to him and his family”.
     Since their beginning four years ago, 3 for 1 has been nominated twice for Horizon Group of the Year and were also featured on the front cover edition of the Singing News Magazine in January of 2000.  They have performed for the Bill Gaither Concert Series and have traveled for three years on the Charles Stanley Sail-a-bration Cruises.   Their greater success has been their ability to reach and capture more teenagers and young adults in Southern Gospel Music by taking their music and their T.A.B. (Taking America Back One Kid At A Time) Tour into the schools.  To date they have performed to over 30,000 school kids across America.   Many of their concerts are heavily attended by the younger generation and their families.
     Brad Hudson stated that a permanent replacement has not yet been found and the group will be interviewing and auditioning young male talent to replace Trenton.  If you are interested in auditioning for this full-time position, please send a photo, personal bio, return contact information, and sample vocal performance to 3 For 1 Ministries, Attn: Brad Hudson, 157 Howardtown Circle Rd, Mocksville, N.C. 27028. To personally reach Brad, email him at bh3for1@aol.com.

SON SOUND PLATINUM RECORDS SIGN STAND FAST
(Press Release) - Son Sound Music Group of Gastonia, North Carolina is pleased to announce the signing of Stand Fast to a recording contract with the company's Son Sound Platinum label.  After many successful years as musicians and singers with the outstanding Bluegrass Gospel group, Standing Tall, Tony Roberson, Jimmy Owens and Dennis Long will be joined by Michael Ballard in continuing the familiar sound so popular with the many fans they have made across the country while a part of Standing Tall.
     Stand Fast is scheduled to begin work on their first Son Sound Platinum project on June 14 with a projected release date in August.  If you would like to schedule Stand Fast or get  some information about the group, give Tony a call at 828-657-9440.

FOUR BY GRACE SIGNS WITH SON SOUND PLATINUM RECORDS
      Son Sound Music Group announces the signing of Four By Grace of Ypsilanti, MI to a recording contract with the Son Sound Platinum Label.   This traditional Southern Gospel male quartet is composed of vocalists Glenn Byrd, Phil Byrd, Todd Lewis and Steve Schmidt and pianist Tim Miller.   Work on Four By Grace's initial Son Sound Platinum project is scheduled to begin in July with a projected release date set for later this year.  Son Sound owner and president Bill Robinson and everyone at Son Sound is honored to have this fine quartet join the Son Sound Family of artists.

JENNIFER McKAMIE & BY GRACE SIGN WITH SON SOUND RECORDS
(Press Release)    Bill Robinson, owner and president of Son Sound Music Group, is pleased to announce the signing of Jennifer McKamie & By Grace to a recording contract with the company's Son Sound label.  This new trio with offices in Walkertown, NC is composed of Jennifer McKamie of Gallatin, TN, Greg Jewell of Homer, GA and Chris Armstrong of Walkertown, NC.   Work is scheduled to begin in August on the group's first Son Sound project.  Mr. Robinson, says that the group has set some very high goals for themselves and that Son Sound sure looks forward to helping them meet them over the years to come.

THE HARVESTERS REUNION CONCERT

The Harvesters Quartet will be hosting a Reunion Concert featuring the original Harvesters Quartet. The Concert will be held on Saturday October 5, 2002 at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center in Sanford, North Carolina at 7:00 PM. The Original Members at the concert include: Bill Hefner- Tenor singer, Don Norman- Baritone singer, Jack Clark- Piano, Hershel Wooten- Bass singer. Also performing: The Harvesters Quartet (current members) and The Premiers Quartet from Cleveland, TN.  Ticket prices: $10.00 in advance by calling 919-776-4055 or $12.00 at the door.

3 FOR 1 TO APPEAR AT BENEFIT CONCERT
(Press Release)MARION, IL – 16-year old Alex Doughty, sophomore at Marion High School in Marion, IL recently faced death in a terrible accident. Alex had just arrived at home about 4:30 PM May 30th – after working all day with a family friend – when he and his brother, Russell, decided to clear some brush and small trees off the dam of a small pond located on the Doughty’s 20-acre farm south of Marion. Russell, who is 18, took off walking toward the pond. Alex went to get the family’s old John Deere tractor, which was in the barn. Apparently, Alex started the tractor with the transmission in reverse. When he pushed the hand clutch forward, the tractor lurched at the rear. This caused Alex to immediately be slammed into the steering wheel by the impact of the low loft which had been directly behind the tractor. The impact caused Alex to go into shock an he couldn’t pull off the clutch. The tractor – with bush hog mower attached – backed all the way to the rear!
 of the barn before it stop. The concert will be July 12 West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin IL. For more info call 618-997-3205

HOMECOMING DATE SET FOR AUGUST 24, 2002

The Father's Four is happy to announce that our 3rd Annual Homecoming will be held at Finch Auditorium in Thomasville, NC on Saturday, August 24, beginning at 7:00pm!  The Father's Four will be joined at this year's Homecoming by Phil Cross and the Poet Voices along with Brian Free and Assurance.  It will be a great night of music and fellowship!!!
 

Naomi and the Segos announce recording Plans
(Press Release) - SGMA Hall of Fame member Naomi Sego has announced plans for her group, Naomi and The Segos, to start recording their new project, and Naomi's 71st project soon. The group will be recording the project at Son Sound Recording Studio in Bessemer City, NC and will be the 2nd project for the group on the Son Sound Platinum label.
     According to Naomi, "We felt very comfortable at Son Sound during the recording of our 70th project entitled MILESTONES. Table sales of this project have been going extremely well, and we are in negotiations to be picked up for distribution to bookstores soon. We consider the staff at Son Sound to be family, and we are excited about all the long, tiring work we have in front of us. We just hope this new project will be a blessing to someone and that the Lord will use it to help lead someone to Calvary."
     The title for this project has yet to be named. The initial plan is to have the project officially released in time for the opening day of the National Quartet Convention this coming September.
     Naomi and The Segos are based in Centerville, Georgia and still perform around 250 dates yearly. Naomi, who will be starting her 44th year of full-time ministry this coming November, is joined by Scott Spangler from Bristol, Tennessee singing baritone, and Aaron Crisler of Austell, Georgia singing tenor.

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM 3 FOR 1
(Press Release) Brad Hudson and Holly Robinson-Blanton of the popular young trio, 3 for 1 has announced that 17 year old vocalist Trenton Wood has resigned from the group. Trenton, from Rockingham, NC, has been with the group since the age of twelve. After five years of singing and traveling, he has decided to leave the road for personal reasons to seek a new direction in his life. Brad and Holly stated. “We will surely miss Trenton and his singing. He will always be a part of the 3 For 1 family and will always be a dear friend of ours. We wish him the best and our prayers go out to him and his family”.
     Since their beginning four years ago, 3 for 1 has been nominated twice for Horizon Group of the Year and were also featured on the front cover edition of the Singing News Magazine in January of 2000.  They have performed for the Bill Gaither Concert Series and have traveled for three years on the Charles Stanley Sail-a-bration Cruises.   Their greater success has been their ability to reach and capture more teenagers and young adults in Southern Gospel Music by taking their music and their T.A.B. (Taking America Back One Kid At A Time) Tour into the schools.  To date they have performed to over 30,000 school kids across America.   Many of their concerts are heavily attended by the younger generation and their families.
     Brad Hudson stated that a permanent replacement has not yet been found and the group will be interviewing and auditioning young male talent to replace Trenton.  If you are interested in auditioning for this full-time position, please send a photo, personal bio, return contact information, and sample vocal performance to 3 For 1 Ministries, Attn: Brad Hudson, 157 Howardtown Circle Rd, Mocksville, N.C. 27028. To personally reach Brad, email him at bh3for1@aol.com.

SON SOUND PLATINUM RECORDS SIGN STAND FAST
(Press Release) - Son Sound Music Group of Gastonia, North Carolina is pleased to announce the signing of Stand Fast to a recording contract with the company's Son Sound Platinum label.  After many successful years as musicians and singers with the outstanding Bluegrass Gospel group, Standing Tall, Tony Roberson, Jimmy Owens and Dennis Long will be joined by Michael Ballard in continuing the familiar sound so popular with the many fans they have made across the country while a part of Standing Tall.
     Stand Fast is scheduled to begin work on their first Son Sound Platinum project on June 14 with a projected release date in August.  If you would like to schedule Stand Fast or get  some information about the group, give Tony a call at 828-657-9440.

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