Tribute Quartet, releases their highly-anticipated Daywind album, Always Grace, on January 27th. Comprised of Gary Casto, Josh Singletary, Gus Gaches, and Ian Owens, Tribute Quartet is one of the most dynamic and sought-after male quartets in Gospel music with five #1 songs to their credit in the last two years.
International Bluegrass sensation, and Billy Blue Records artist, Kristy Cox, had a big weekend at the CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) 51st Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, New South Wales. Cox received a well-deserved place in Australasian country music history when she was inducted into the 2023 Hands of Fame. Cox also won her 6th Golden Guitar at this year’s CMAA 51st Toyota® Golden Guitar awards for Bluegrass Recording of the Year for “Good Morning Moon,” a song she also performed live at the show. The song, written by, Jerry Salley and Laura Leigh Jones, was included in her 2022 Shades of Blue album release.
Katie Linendoll, one of the leading women in the field of technology, continues to make a name for herself. Linendoll, having a multitude of passions, pursued hers for music and entered the country music charts in 2022 as she embarked on this new venture. Katie’s new single, “Your Hands” is pure country Americana and one of the most streamed songs within the first week of its release. Listen HERE.
Chapel Hart, Danica, and Devynn Hart, Trea Swindle, the pride of Poplarville, Mississippi have taken the country by storm this year – amassing multiple accolades, accomplishments, chart-topping music, and numerous sold-out tour dates to culminate a banner year for the trio who just kicked off their first headlining tour – Glory Days. For more information on Chapel Hart’s music, tour dates, and more, please visit HERE.
Arkansas-bred, Nashville-based firebrand Alexis Wilkins signs exclusive booking agreement with APA. On the heels of her Top 10 selling single “Stand,” garnering platinum streams and downloads and national interest, APA’s Jeff Hill and team in Nashville will represent her touring, sponsorship, film and TV and literary endeavors. As an award-winning artist, Wilkins is a multi-media talent.
Daywind Record's Karen Peck & New River continue to make a name for themselves in Gospel Music with the GRAMMY® nomination of their full-length studio album, 2:22. The album, written out of hope, sorrow, grief, joy, and faith, was produced by the incomparable Wayne Haun and was released on Daywind Records on February 22nd, 2022. The now six-time GRAMMY®-nominated, seven-time GMA Dove Award-winning group powerfully declares that the "Answer Is Jesus" through all of life's joys and sorrows in this ground-breaking album. Inspired by the hope found in Jesus through life's darkest tragedies, 2:22 sends a strong message of redemption and peace. The members of KPNR as well as their loved ones, experienced trials and tribulations prior to and during the making of 2:22. With some of these challenges including cancer, covid, miscarriage, and addiction, 2:22 is a raw and honest collection of songs that resonates with all listeners. Click here to listen to the GRAMMY® nominated album, 2:22.
Old Glory Holding Company has cleared regulatory hurdles to purchase First State Bank of Elmore City, Oklahoma, an agreement both sides entered on March 12, 2022, and which the parties intend to close on November 30, 2022. First State Bank was founded in 1903 and will be renamed Old Glory Bank. Old Glory Bank will be a chartered, FDIC insured bank, providing digital-first banking solutions throughout America.
Chapel Hart, the country music trio taking the nation by storm, announce their first headlining concert tour, the GLORY DAYS TOUR, launching January 26, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. 2022 has been an explosive year for the Poplarville, Mississippi family trio, including last week’s sweep at the “Best of the Beat” Offbeat Magazine awards. The trio took home 4 honors, including “Best Music Video,” “Best Country Artist,” “Song of the Year” and topped off the evening with “Artist of the Year” giving audiences four more reasons, as if any more were needed, to get their tickets before even more dates sell out.
The Best of The Beat™ Offbeat Magazine Music Awards were held in New Orleans on November 10, 2022, at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Best of the Beat™ honors musicians, bands, and music nominated by the local music community and voted on by the public for excellence in music. Among these nominees, Chapel Hart took home four wins in every category nominated. These included, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for, "You Can Have Him Jolene”, Best Country Folk/Singer-Songwriter Artist, and Best Music Video for "You Can Have Him Jolene".
Alexis Wilkins, a new voice in country music that speaks the truth and owns who she is with her unapologetic storytelling, cowboy-like leaning, and definitive pull from the past. She honors country tradition while adding relevance and current commentary with her single “Stand,” releasing November 3rd on Truth Social and Rumble. Her music is released on Saddle Up Records, with distribution by AWAL. This is the first single from her 2023 release.
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced on Tuesday night, October 18th, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee. The show aired Friday, October 21st, exclusively on TBN and will re-air during the rest of the year. Daywind Music Group artists and songwriters had several nominations and two wins and participated in performances during the evening.
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, October 18th, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience. The show aired tonight, Friday, October 21st, exclusively on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. Co-hosts Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin led the all star night of music with performances from across the community including Gospel, Latin, hip hop and Southern Gospel.
Heroes and Holidays is an exclusive, intimate Folds of Honor fundraising event at country superstar John Rich's home. There will be catered food, an open bar, a private John Rich concert, a live auction, special guests, and keynote speaker, Ginger Gilbert-Ravella to deliver a moving speech about their connection to the noble Folds of Honor mission.
Fathom Events, Kingdom Story Company, WTA Media, and Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie have partnered to release “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon” this fall. Initially announced at CinemaCon this past spring, the documentary will be in theaters December 5, 6 & 7 only, and tickets are on sale now HERE.
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performing artists for the 53nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. In addition to previously announced performers, the night will also include Anne Wilson, Blessing Offor, Brooke Ligertwood, DOE, Maverick City Music, Social Club Misfits, Steven Malcolm, Steven Curtis Chapman, TobyMac and a special Southern Gospel tribute featuring Karen Peck of Karen Peck & New River, High Road and Kim Hopper of The Hoppers. The GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET and simulcasting on SiriusXM The Message.
Daywind Music Group, home to top Gospel labels Daywind Records and New Day Records and upstart mainstream bluegrass label Billy Blue Records, is relaunching Thoroughbred Records, a bluegrass Gospel label with historic ties to the genre. Thoroughbred’s first signing is Chosen Road which debuts with a brand-new upcoming album titled Appalachian Christmas featuring the veteran group along with several artist friends including Selah, Point of Grace, and more.
