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Lauren Talley begins new era of career with “Shut Him Up”

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SPECIAL CROSSROADS RECORDS

Arden, North Carolina (April 29, 2022) — It’s been almost exactly two years since Horizon Records’Lauren Talley released her luminous, intimate version of the enduring “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” â€” a heartfelt response to the uncertainties that gripped the world during the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic — so to call a new single from the acclaimed Southern Gospel singer eagerly awaited scarcely does justice to the impact that “Shut Him Up” is likely to have on audiences more than ready to hear it.

Written by the team of Joseph Habedank and Jimmy Yeary â€” both accomplished songwriters adept at exploring a broad range of styles to find the best setting for a song’s message — “Shut Him Up” announces its perspective on the Resurrection almost before the first word is sung. As a repetitive guitar figure contrasts with a descending riff to create an almost ominous feeling that underlines the song’s contemporary arrangement, Talley begins with the tension between the miracle of Christ’s birth despite the efforts of King Herod, before moving quickly to the bold lyric of the chorus:

“They couldn’t shut Him up
They couldn’t keep Him down
They couldn’t stop what He was born to do
They tried to silence Him
By crucifying Him
They tried to seal Him in a cold, dark tomb
But when it was all said and done
They couldn’t shut Him up”

A second verse brings the message forward with its focus on the stone that was rolled away from His tomb, while a bridge before the final swelling choruses drives the point home:

“From the stable to the Sermon on the Mount
They couldn’t hush Him, couldn’t drown Him out.”

“I’m excited to begin a new era of music with the release of ‘Shut Him Up,’” says Talley. “It’s the first single off my first record as a full-time solo artist. Writers Joseph Habedank and Jimmy Yeary put a clever twist on a familiar story, and producer Gordon Mote helped create a fresh sound that I think fans are going to love. I haven’t had this much fun singing since my teenage years!”

Listen for Shut Him Up on Texas Gospel Canada!

Jason Crabb Shares Encouraging New Single, “Good Morning Mercy”

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SPECIAL RED STREET RECORDS

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (April 29, 2022) â€“ Two-time GRAMMY®-Award winner Jason Crabb is known for being one of the most encouraging and inspirational voices in Christian music, sharing songs full of hope.

Today, he continues encouraging the listener with the driving, hope-filled, new song, “Good Morning Mercy.” 

Written by Crabb, Jay DeMarcus, Caleb Ward and Jordan Ward, the song reminds the listener that God is always working things out for our good – even the messes we make ourselves.

“I recently conducted a study reporting that people are living with more pressure in their daily lives than ever before – feeling pressure from others and from things they brought on themselves,” shares Crabb.

“When we went in to write this song, we wanted to remind people that God’s got you in all of that. He promises in his word that He will give new mercies every morning. I love the opening line, ‘while I was sleeping, Lord you were working, on the mess I made like only I can do.‘ I mean, who hasn’t been there!? WE ALL HAVE! And, we wanted the song to be fun and joyous, to encourage. It’s definitely a song you can start your day singing, ‘You woke me up, put me on my way. Hallelujah, it’s a brand new day! Good morning mercy!’ I know this song is going to bring you joy.”

“One of the hallmark’s of Jason Crabb’s career has been singing songs and ministering words of hope,” says Jay DeMarcus.

“This song aligns perfectly with what Jason feels his call from God is. Sonically, this song is a powerhouse anthem, that perfectly showcases Jason’s amazing vocal prowess.”

The song is available now on all digital platforms.

Ball Brothers bring Supplies, Gospel Music and prayer to city in Ukraine

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The Ball Brothers just returned from a mission trip to Ukraine. They were in the war-torn country April 19-26 after being invited by the pastor of Revival Baptist Church in Vinnytsia, Ukraine. More than 100 refugees are staying at the church.

Their visit was covered by secular media.

The group gave a Gospel concert at the church on Orthodox Easter but they brought more than just music.

“We were able to load up two vans full of food to deliver to displaced Ukranian refugees in Vinnytsia,” said Daniel Ball.

The supplies included canned goods, produce and other foods that do not require refrigeration.

“Thank you so much for your support and your prayers. We have pictures and videos all up on Facebook if you want to see a little bit of what we’ve done,” Ball said.

“Child of the King” New Single from Joseph Habedank

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SPECIAL: DAYWIND RECORDS

Nashville, TENN (April 29, 2022) — Daywind Records is excited to release the new single, “Child of the King,” from Joseph Habedank’s current project Change Is Coming.

Joseph is a two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award winning Southern Gospel Artist of the Year (2020) and has been named Gospel Music’s Favorite Soloist for four consecutive years (2017-2020).  His latest project, Change Is Coming, released in 2021, won the Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year in 2021. This project is known as Habedank’s most thought-provoking and what he calls his “most important album to-date.”

Habedank co-wrote “Child of the King” along with Dave Clark and Don Koch. This upbeat song, featuring background vocals by Chris Allman, was produced by Joseph, Wayne Haun, and Lindsay Habedank, and is an empowering reminder of our position in Christ.

Listen for “Child of the King” on Texas Gospel Canada!

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound releases live performance DVD Keeping On Live!

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SPECIAL: STOWTOWN RECORDS

Nashville, TN (April 29, 2022) â€“ It’s more than a mantra or song title. In true Ernie Haase fashion, he’s “keeping on” with another musical offering for fans. Coming out of a difficult time for live performances, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound recorded a live concert DVD just as soon as it was possible to do so. Keeping On Live!, recorded last year at the Gaither Studios in Alexandria, IN, is available today wherever gospel music is sold.

The album Keeping On has had tremendous success since its release in July 2021 having received a GRAMMY® nomination for Roots Gospel Album of the Year, as well as a GMA Dove Award nomination for Southern Gospel Song of the Year for “Wake Up,” the first single from this album. Additionally, EHSS was honored with the GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Artist of the Year and the Singing News Fan Award for Quartet of the Year. Yet with these accolades, Ernie Haase, Dustin Doyle, Doug Anderson and Paul Harkey have kept their focus on creating music and staying connected with fans, all the while encouraging them to “Keep On Keeping On.” Their weekly online shows, originally started during the 2020 touring season, have been a welcomed Friday night mainstay for many. And while EHSS is blessed to be invited into people’s homes, nothing can take the place of a live concert experience.

“The words to ‘Keep On Keeping On’ were written from a personal experience,” shares Ernie Haase. “Thank God He had something new, something fresh, something more for us. It became another level of living and thinking. It is my prayer that this full length DVD of those songs from our Keeping On album will not only bless others, but also remind them in many ways that ‘God can be trusted’ through every part of the journey.”

Keeping On Live! (DVD) and Keeping On (CD) are both distributed by Provident/Sony Distribution and are available online and at your local Christian retailer.