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7/21/10
3/10
Pathlight Promotions Compilation CD for Radio Vol 2010-02 has shipped to radio! It includes new singles from The Paynes, The Goodwins, The Concords, Cheryl Edelmann & The Singing Shafers! Be listening to your local radio station for these new singles from these great Pathlight artists! To hear samples of these wonderful songs, visit the "Our Artists" page on this site.
PRESS RELEASE: The Singing Shafers sign with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Poca, WV (Jan 20 2010) The Singing Shafers of Gallipolis OH have recently reached an agreement with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group for future radio promotions & media services. The Singing Shafers new single, "A Part Of Me" (written by Randy Shafer) will be released on the Pathlight Promotions Compilation CD for Radio Vol 2010-02 shipping to radio nationwide in February 2010.
PRESS RELEASE: Cheryl Edelmann signs with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Poca, WV (Jan 15 2010) Cheryl Edelmann of Vineland, NJ has recently reached an agreement with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group for future radio promotions. "We are truly excited to be working with Pathlight Promotions" says Cheryl of her signing with the radio and media company. "Cheryl is a very talented & motivated artist that is not only annointed but sincere about her dedication to the ministry...we are very excited to welcome her to the Pathlight family of artists" says Martha Drake, owner of Pathlight Promotions & Media Group. Cheryl's first radio single, "That's My Boy", is scheduled for release on the Pathlight Promotions Compilation CD for Radio Vol 2010-02 & will ship to radio stations nationwide in February 2010.
Her second 11-song CD entitled, “Garment of Praise” is now complete. “Garment of Praise,” was produced by both Dustin Jenkins and Lynn Royce Taylor, and includes her brand new single, “That’s My Boy,” written by Martha Goodwin Ketron (Drake). With her love for God and her passion for praising Him with her unique voice, Cheryl is excited about the future.
7/21/10
PRESS RELEASE: Genesis signs with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Poca, WV (July 19, 2010) - Southern / Country Gospel artists, Genesis have recently signed an exclusive agreement with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group for all future radio promotions & compilation releases. "We are very pleased to add Genesis to our Pathlight family of artists...Juanita & Terri are two very gifted writers & vocalists. They will be a welcome addition to radio with their unique songs & country flavored vocals." says Martha Drake, owner of Pathlight Promotions & Media Group.
Genesis will release their first national single on the upcoming Pathlight Promotions CD for Radio Vol 2010-06. This new single entitled, "Child Do Not Fear" (written by Juanita Phillips) will ship to radio at the first of August 2010.
Genesis was reformed in Jan 2008. Two friends, Juanita Phillips & Terri Depugh, began their journey doing what God had called them to do. Juanita is primarily the lead singer and is the songwriter for the group. She has been singing since early childhood & resides in Charleston, WV. Terri is the alto vocalist for the group & occasionally takes the lead. She resides in Beckley WV. Genesis is a very self reliant ministry in that their songs & vocal talents are all the work of these two dedicated ladies. They have completed a total of four projects since they began."We are just thrilled about what God is doing in our ministry and can't wait to see where He is taking us in the future...God is Good!" says Juanita. Genesis will continue to travel to various destinations all along the East coast and enjoy the journey God has placed before them.
For further information about Genesis, visit them online at www.genesisministriesonline.com
For further information about Pathlight Promotions & Media Group visit www.pathlightpromotions.com
3/10
Pathlight Promotions Compilation CD for Radio Vol 2010-02 has shipped to radio! It includes new singles from The Paynes, The Goodwins, The Concords, Cheryl Edelmann & The Singing Shafers! Be listening to your local radio station for these new singles from these great Pathlight artists! To hear samples of these wonderful songs, visit the "Our Artists" page on this site.
PRESS RELEASE: The Singing Shafers sign with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Poca, WV (Jan 20 2010) The Singing Shafers of Gallipolis OH have recently reached an agreement with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group for future radio promotions & media services. The Singing Shafers new single, "A Part Of Me" (written by Randy Shafer) will be released on the Pathlight Promotions Compilation CD for Radio Vol 2010-02 shipping to radio nationwide in February 2010.
The Singing Shafers were originally formed more than 50 years ago in the Southeastern Ohio Valley. A family ministy, including Randy, his sister Sue & their mother Gail. After more than a decade of ministry the group added 2 guitars & a mandolin to the group. Soon after they recorded their first album at Happy Goodman Studio in KY. After meeting some of the finest singers & musicians in the industry the family group was inspired to continue in the calling the Lord had placed upon their lives.
For years they continued in their family ministry until after nearly 3 decades the group disbanded to raise their families. Randy soon joined with Mark Hale of Harvest Gospel Studios to form the group "Sincere" & remained a part of this ministy for 23 years. In 2005 he left the group to spend time with a family member diagnosed with cancer. In 2007, along with his sister Sue, The Singing Shafers once again began their ministry. That same year, Randy won the State of Ohio's Harmonica Championship. He is an accomplished, vocalist, songwriter, producer & musician playing several different instruments. He is very active in his local church, recording & producing their weekly broadcast, "The Heartbeat", aired on 88.1 JOY FM radio & also shares a daily segment with Doug Miller, of The Concords, called "The Crossroads" also aired on JOY FM.
The Singing Shafers have recently been joined by 6 members of the KeeSee family called "New Touch". When The Singing Shafers & New Touch appear on stage together, you are in for an exciting, spirit-filled evening of LIVE Gospel Music.
For more information on The Singing Shafers or Pathlight Promotions & Media Group you may visit www.pathlightpromotions.com
PRESS RELEASE: Cheryl Edelmann signs with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Having been raised on Gaither music and Southern Gospel, Cheryl Edelmann automatically was drawn to Country music and wanted desperately to move to Nashville to become a Country music artist. However, God had a different calling on her life and that was to sing for His honor and glory! Cheryl continued singing in local churches, just waiting for God to open the doors for her. In 2005 Cheryl made her first full length CD, entitled “Praise His Name”. Soon thereafter, she was called to do a concert in the mountains of Pennsylvania at a lovely Christian retreat. It was there, that the anointing fell and Cheryl knew she was finally doing what God had called her to do.
Her second 11-song CD entitled, “Garment of Praise” is now complete. “Garment of Praise,” was produced by both Dustin Jenkins and Lynn Royce Taylor, and includes her brand new single, “That’s My Boy,” written by Martha Goodwin Ketron (Drake). With her love for God and her passion for praising Him with her unique voice, Cheryl is excited about the future.
For more information on Cheryl Edelmann & her music ministry visit online at www.cheryledelmannministries.com
For more information on Pathlight Promotions & Media Group visit online at www.pathlightpromotions.com
PRESS RELEASE: The Goodwins sign with Timber Wind Publishing Company
PRESS RELEASE: The Goodwins sign with Timber Wind Publishing Company
Cleveland, OH (Jan 4, 2010) Artist/Songwriter, Martha (Goodwin) Drake of The Goodwins has recently signed an Exclusive Publishing Agreement with Timber Wind Publishing. Timber Wind is owned by nationally acclaimed Gospel songwriter, Mike Payne of The Paynes.
Martha is well known for writing many successful singles like "That's My Boy", (The Wilburns) "Amen Corner", "The Walk", "He's Gonna Make A Comeback" as well as The Goodwins current charting single, "Jesus Died Like A Man". "I am very excited to be working with Mike & Timber Wind. Mike & I have worked together on a few songs in the past & I look forward to many successful endeavors with Timber Wind." says Martha of her joining the company.
Mike Payne's name is synonymous with Gospel songwriting. He has written many chart topping songs like, "Angels Step Back", (The Paynes) "That Same Spirit", (The Singing Cookes, The Paynes) "How Great It Is", (The Inspirations) "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", (Gold City) Something Out Of Nothing, (The Freemans) & he co-wrote the popular "When He Was On The Cross I Was On His Mind" with Ronny Hinson. "We are very excited about the signing of Martha (Goodwin) Drake to a long term exclusive songwriting agreement. Martha is a wonderful songwriter who is on the verge of being recognized as a great writer nationally. Martha's songs are not only catchy and melodic, but they have an ingredient that the church world calls anointed. Martha and her songs are anointed. Our goal is to exploit her songs so that everyone else will realize what we already know concerning her God Given talents." says Mike of signing Martha to Timber Wind.
In joining with Timber Wind Publishing, Martha joins a list of some of the finest Gospel writers in the industry today who have at one time been a part of Timber Wind's success.. Writers like Milton (Big Mo) Ostrander (Calvary Stands for Satan's Fall), Larry Petree (Lazarus Come Forth) & April Nye whose song "The Filling Station" (recorded by The Inspirations) has been part of an Off Broadway play "Smoke on the Mountain" for 2 consecutive decades.
For more information on Timber Wind Publishing & their music, contact Mike Payne online at mikepayne2@aol.com or www.paynesmusic.com
For more information on Martha Goodwin Drake you may visit www.thegoodwinsmusic.com
PRESS RELEASE: The Concords sign with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
For more information on Martha Goodwin Drake you may visit www.thegoodwinsmusic.com
PRESS RELEASE: The Concords sign with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Poca, WV (Dec 28, 2009) The Concords from Patriot, OH, have recently reached an agreement with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group for their radio promotions & publicity. They are thrilled about their partnership with the company & look forward to the release of their latest single, "In My Weakest Moment", on the February Pathlight Promotions radio CD.
The Concords name has been around for a long time in Southern Gospel Music. The group was formed in the early 70's, by Jim Black, with Timbs and Shephard out of Nashville, TN. In the early 80's some young men from all over the country came together and acquired the "Concords" name and started out in Sheridan, Arkansas where they formed the new group, with members Brad Dashiel, Kerry Huckaba, Donnie Lewis, Sam Lykins and Doug Miller singing Tenor. After a few years Doug acquired the group name and moved it back to Ohio where he & his wife, Pat began to sing with Butch Garey. After they started a family, they decided to work in the church and raise their kids to strengthen their foundation as they grew. They eventually started singing with their three daughters and as their talents blossomed, the group that audiences know today was formed.
Doug ,Pat, Elizabeth, Amber and Ashley... ready to bless your hearts and see Christ uplifted in song.
For further information on The Concords & their music ministry visit them online at www.concordsmusic.com
For more information on Pathlight Promotions & Media Group you may also visit them online at www.pathlightpromotions.com
PRESS RELEASE: The Paynes Sign With Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
PRESS RELEASE: The Paynes Sign With Pathlight Promotions & Media Group
Poca, WV (Dec 13, 2009) Nationally acclaimed artist & songwriter Mike Payne & his group, The Paynes, have recently signed an agreement with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group for radio promotions & publicity. They are well known for songs like "Still Standing After The Storm", "He Forgives & Forgets" & "When He Was On The Cross, I Was On His Mind" which was co-written by Mike with Ronny Hinson. The Paynes are also known for such chart topping favorites as "Angels Step Back", "That Same Spirit" & "Out Of This World". The Paynes have a rich heritage in Southern Gospel Music & look forward to their partnership with Pathlight Promotions & Media Group. A radio single from The Paynes is anticipated for release on the February Pathlight Radio CD.
For more Information on The Paynes, visit their website at www.paynesmusic.com .
For more information on Pathlight Promotions & Media Group, you can also visit them online at www.pathlightpromotions.com .
CURRENT CHARTING SINGLES
Singing News Magazine
Christian Voice Magazine
Jesus Died Like A Man - The Goodwins / #55 (Mar 2010)
Heart Of The King - The Goodwins / # 87 (Aug 2010)
Gospel Music Times
Jesus Died Like A Man - The Goodwins / #1 for four consecutive weeks including it's debut week! (June 2009)
Gospel Music News
SoGospelNews
CURRENT CHARTING SINGLES
Singing News Magazine
Christian Voice Magazine
Jesus Died Like A Man - The Goodwins / #55 (Mar 2010)
Heart Of The King - The Goodwins / # 87 (Aug 2010)
Gospel Music Times
Jesus Died Like A Man - The Goodwins / #1 for four consecutive weeks including it's debut week! (June 2009)
Gospel Music News
SoGospelNews
