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The Pathfinders Earn Three Nominations in 2008 Diamond Awards
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders have earned their first three Diamond Award nominations.
The Pathfinders have been nominated for Album of the Year for the critically acclaimed Mercy Answered release. In addition, the group earned a nomination for the Sunrise Award – an award that honors the top new artists in the industry.
Also, group member Brian Dockins received a nomination for the Living Legend Award.
Dawn McGuire of The Pathfinders said, “We were so excited just to make the Top 10 in several categories! Now to officially be nominated in three categories is such an honor! Thank you to all of our fans for nominating us! We are humbled by these nominations.”
Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorite artists in the 2008 Diamond Awards by visiting the Diamond Awards website (www.diamondawardsonline.com).
The 2008 SGN Scoops’ Diamond Awards will take place on Friday, September 12, in Louisville, Kentucky during the week of the National Quartet Convention. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is free to the public. The 2008 awards program will once again be hosted by two of Southern Gospel’s most beloved faces – Karen Peck Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River) and Johnathan Bond (of Young Harmony).
The Pathfinders would like to encourage all of their fans to call in and request their new single, “Gabriel”, at Southern Gospel radio.
The Pathfinders’ newest release, Mercy Answered, is now available to purchase at concerts and events in which The Pathfinders will be appearing as well as available to purchase at the group’s website.
The group’s current single, as well as three other cuts from the album, are currently streaming on The Pathfinders’ MySpace.
To visit The Pathfinders’ MySpace, long on to www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio/.
Posted by: Webmaster on Jun 18, 08 | 12:04 am | [0] Comments (41 views)
Southern Spin Entertainment Artists Make Big Showing on Diamond Awards Top 10 Ballot
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Southern Spin Entertaintment artists garnered an impressive 16 nominations on the Diamond Awards Top 10 ballot.
"We are so excited that our artists are gaining notoriety among the fans," mentioned Amy Marie Unthank, administrator of SSE Group, Inc., parent company of Southern Spin Entertainment. "We are so proud of all of our artists and the work they do."
The Pathfinders earned seven nominations including Trio of the Year, Sunrise Award, Song of the Year (for "I Don’t Sail Alone"), and Album of the Year (for Mercy Answered). In addition, all three members received individual nominations. Dawn McGuire is nodded for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Dearl Lemons is up for Male Vocalist of the Year. Brian Dockins is nominated in the Living Legend category.
Previous Diamond Award winners HisSong received five nominations including Trio of the Year, Song of the Year ("I Still Have It All"), Album of the Year (On the Way Up), and Favorite Artist Website (www.hissongmusic.com). In addition, Dennis Humphries is again up for Male Vocalist of the Year.
Two time Diamond Award winners for Duet of the Year, Amazed was again nominated in the category for Duet of the Year as well as Song of the Year (for "Even On Monday").
Also, the Dove Brothers received a nomination for Song of the Year for their #1 hit and recent award-winning song "I Can Pray".
SoGospelNews.com earned its fifth consecutive nomination for Favorite Industry Website – an award the popular e-zine won last year.
Fans are encouraged to vote for their favorites in the 2008 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards. The final nominees for the Diamond Awards will come from this Top 10 ballot. The online ballot is designed for fans to vote for their favorite artists for each award.
Visit the Diamond Awards website at diamondawardsonline.com to place your vote. The deadline for voting is May 17, 2008.
For more information on Southern Spin artists, visit www.southernspin.com.
About SSE Group, Inc.
SSE Group, Inc. is a 501c non-profit organization dedicated to assisting independent artists in Gospel music. SSE Group, Inc. operated by Amy Marie Unthank and Chris D. Unthank. The company has three divisions currently: Southern Spin Entertainment (a publicity and marketing firm), Southern Spin Radio (online radio station), and SSE Design Group (web design and publishing).
SSE Group, Inc. currently administrates Glorious Creations, SGBlogNews.com, and TheBridgeLive.net.
Artists and organizations currently working with SSE Group, Inc. include the Dove Brothers Quartet, the Freemans, The Webbs (formerly the Rick Webb Trio, Geron Davis & Kindred Souls, SoGospelNews.com, Johnny Minick, The Imperials, Stamps-Baxter School of Music, Misty Freeman, HisSong, the Prophets Quartet, myTeamABC, Sondra Burnett, Sunday Edition, Sharron Kay King, Aaron Minick, Eighth Day, Riverbend Media, The Glovers, and many more.
For more information on SSE Group, go to ssegrouponline.com.
Posted by: Webmaster on May 07, 08 | 11:40 am | [0] Comments (79 views)
Top 10 Ballot Now Available for SGN Scoops Diamond Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Allen Smith, editor of SGN Scoops Magazine, is proud to announce the Top 10 ballot for the 2008 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards is now available online.
Allen Smith said, "We had such a strong turn out for the nominations this year. Our Top 10 ballot looks really great this year! Thank you to everyone who placed a vote for your favorites! Now it’s time to vote for the Top 10 finalists!"
The final nominees will come from this Top 10 ballot. Fans are encouraged to get their votes in for their favorite songs, albums, artists, websites, individuals, etc. for this year’s awards program.
The online ballot is designed for fans to vote for their favorite artists for each award. Visit the Diamond Awards website at http://diamondawardsonline.com to place your vote. The deadline for voting is May 17, 2008.
The 2008 awards program will once again be hosted by two of Southern Gospel’s most beloved faces - Karen Peck Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River) and Johnathan Bond (of Young Harmony).
The 2008 SGN Scoops' Diamond Awards will take place on Friday, September 12, in Louisville, Kentucky during the week of the National Quartet Convention. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is free to the public.
The first confirmed performer for the 2008 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards is The Hoppers - one of Southern Gospel music’s most celebrated names. The Hoppers were awarded five SGN Scoops Diamond Awards last year - including Album of the Year (The Ride), Group of the Year, and Male & Female Vocalists of the Year (Dean & Kim Hopper). Claude Hopper was also awarded the J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award.
For more information, please visit www.diamondawardsonline.com.
The Top 10 in each category are listed below:
J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD:
Martin Cook, Eva Mae LeFevre, LuLu Roman, Ray Reese, Ronny Hinson, Brian Dockins, Ed O’Neal, Peg McKamey Bean, Les Beasley, Gerald Williams
GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Kingdom Heirs, Legacy Five, Brian Free & Assurance, Inspirations, Gaither Vocal Band, Hoppers, Triumphant Quartet, Perrys, McKameys, Isaacs
TRIO OF THE YEAR:
Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, HisSong, Karen Peck & New River, Faith 3, The Pathfinders, Hope’s Call, Talley Trio, Testify, Alan Harris Family
DUET OF THE YEAR:
Amazed, Goldens, Hearts of Faith, Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Tim & Mary Alive Lovelace, Proffits, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Inheritance, Josh & Ashley Franks, Young Harmony
SOLOIST OF THE YEAR:
Jason Crabb, Mark Bishop, Brian Bracey, Tony Gore, Jimmy Dooley, Kirk Talley, Ron Brewer, Ivan Parker, Bryan Langley, Kenny Bishop
SUNRISE AWARD:
Dills, Austins Bridge, English Family, The Pathfinders, Hearts of Faith, Brian Bracey, Jimmy Dooley, Robert Matelski, Ron Brewer, Sweetwater Revival
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
Dean Hopper (Hoppers), Dennis Humphries (HisSong), Ryan Napier (Relations Quartet), Ronnie Booth (Booth Brothers), Brian Free (Brian Free & Assurance), Scott Fowler (Legacy Five), Dearl Lemons (The Pathfinders), David Sutton (Triumphant Quartet), Guy Penrod (Gaither Vocal Band), Ricky Atkinson (Ricky Atkinson & Compassion)
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
Susan Whisnant (Whisnants), Sheri Easter (Jeff & Sheri Easter), Kelly Bowling (Mike & Kelly Bowling), Naomi Sego (Naomi & the Segos), Kim Hopper (Hoppers), Dawn McGuire (The Pathfinders), TaRanda Greene (Greenes), Sonya Isaacs (Isaacs), Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River), Lauren Talley (Talley Trio)
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
Ricky Atkinson, Mark Bishop, Jimmy Dooley, Wayne Haun, Bill Gaither, Kirk Talley, Rodney Griffin, Cathie Paxon, Gerald Crabb, Ronny Hinson
ANTHONY BURGER INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
Nick Succi (Kingsmen), Gordon Mote, Brian Bracey, Jeff Stice (Triumphant Quartet), Stewart Varnado (Dixie Echoes), Sonya Isaacs (Isaacs), Shannon Shelby, Roy Webb, Kim Collingsworth (Collingsworth Family), Ricky Free (Brian Free & Assurance)
CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
James Wright (Grandpa), Dale Golden, Tim Lovelace, Mark Lowry, Stewart Stallings, Chonda Pierce, Jeff Allen, Tony Greene, Jeff Treece, Aaron Wilburn
BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Aaron Wilburn, Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Chuck Wagon Gang, Austins Bridge, Primitive Quartet, Marksmen, Tim Surrett, Young Harmony
FAVORITE ARTIST WEBSITE:
HisSong (hissongmusic.com), Brian Bracey (onereason.net), Hoppers (thehoppers.com), Goldens (daleandcherylgolden.com), Brian Free & Assurance (brianfreeandassurance.com), Isaacs (theisaacs.musiccitynetworks.com), Ricky Atkinson & Compassion (rickyatkinson.com), Kirk Talley (kirk-talley.com), Faithful Crossings (faithfulcrossings.com), Karen Peck & New River (karenpeckandnewriver.com)
FAVORITE INDUSTRY WEBSITE:
Harper Agency (harperagency.com), SoGospelNews.com (sogospelnews.com), Resting Place Music (restingplacemusic.com), Charles Brady (thesoutherngospel.com), Daywind Music Group (daywind.com), Gaither.com (gaither.com), Singing News Magazine (singingnews.com), Journey Records (journeyrecords.com), SGM Radio Network (sgmradio.com), Beckie Simmon Agency (bsaworld.com)
VIDEO/DVD OF THE YEAR:
Campfire Homecoming (Gaither), Live From Norway (Isaacs), Live In the Journey (Karen Peck & New River), Live In McDonough, GA (Relations Quartet), Celebration 50 (Hoppers), Grace Is Never Far (Wright Family), Together (Gaither Vocal Band/Ernie Haase & Signature Sound), NQC 2007 (NQC), Under Grace (Providence Quartet), My Heart, My Song (Annie McRae)
SONG OF THE YEAR:
"I Still Have It All" (HisSong), "Even On Monday" (Amazed), "I Can Pray" (Dove Brothers Quartet), "Praying Man” (Brian Free & Assurance), "Remember Who He Is" (Mark Bishop), "Grace Is Never Far" (Wright Family), "Garden of Grace" (Kirk Talley), "There Is a God" (Roarks), "The One I’m Dying For" (Isaacs), "I Don’t Sail Alone" (The Pathfinders)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Beyond Words (Kirk Talley), On the Way Up (HisSong), Mercy Answered (The Pathfinders), Big Sky (Isaacs), Front Porch Swing (Wright Family), There Is a God (Roarks), The Old Path (McKameys), Hymns of Gold (Goldens), Journey of Joy (Karen Peck & New River), Abundant Sunshine (Mark Bishop)
About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Magazine three years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded. The Diamond Awards are a fan based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners each year. The awards show is based during the National Quartet Convention every September.
Posted by: Webmaster on Apr 19, 08 | 11:21 am | [0] Comments (91 views)
The Pathfinders Score First Charting Song from Mercy Answered
GASTONIA, NC - The Pathfinders were recently greeted with news that their debut single from their latest acclaimed release recently broke two major Southern Gospel charts.
The debut single, "I Don’t Sail Alone", debuted at #72 on the upcoming April 2008 issue of the Singing News Magazine Top 80 chart. In addition, the song also debuted this week on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart at #38.
"We are so excited that radio has picked up on our song like this," mentioned Dearl Lemons of The Pathfinders. "We really feel like it’s a fantastic song, and we knew that radio would love it!"
The new single, "I Don’t Sail Alone", was written by award-winning songwriter Daryl K. Williams. It is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio through Jeff O’Neal and Heritage Communications. "I Don’t Sail Alone" was released on Heritage Gold Compilation Vol. 4 2007.
"It had been a while since the Pathfinders released a song to radio," mentioned Dawn McGuire of the Pathfinders. "We worked a long time on this recording, and we feel like the wait has been well worth it for radio programmers and listeners of Southern Gospel radio."
The Pathfinders’ newest release, Mercy Answered, is now available to purchase at concerts and events in which The Pathfinders will be appearing as well as available to purchase at the group’s website.
Mercy Answered was produced by Brad Hudson (The Greenes). The recording was engineered by Glenn Tabor. Vocals were arranged by Kevin Stokes and Richard Putnam. Mercy Answered features 15 brand new songs from the popular trio. The recording includes new songs from some of the industry’s most recognized songwriters including Jimmy Dooley, Daryl Williams, Beverly Sapp, John Robinson, Thomas Hinton, Richard Calhoun, and many more.
The group's current single, as well as three other cuts from the album, are currently streaming on The Pathfinders’ MySpace.
To visit The Pathfinders' MySpace, long on to www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio/.
Posted by: Webmaster on Mar 19, 08 | 6:44 pm | [0] Comments (347 views)
The Pathfinders Release Debut Single from Newest Recording
The Pathfinders Release Debut Single from Newest Recording
GASTONIA, N.C. - The Pathfinders are pleased to announce the release of the group's debut single from their newest recording, Mercy Answered.
The new single, "I Don’t Sail Alone", was written by award-winning songwriter Daryl K. Williams. It is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio through Jeff O'Neal and Heritage Communications. "I Don't Sail Alone" will be released this week on the Heritage Gold Compilation Vol. 4 2007.
Dearl Lemons of the Pathfinders said, "We are glad to be able to release another great song written by Daryl. He writes hits, and we know that radio will love this song as well!"
"It has been a while since the Pathfinders released a song to radio," mentioned Dawn McGuire of the Pathfinders. "We worked a long time on this recording, and we feel like the wait will be well worth it for radio programmers and listeners of Southern Gospel radio."
The Pathfinders' newest release, Mercy Answered, is now available to purchase at concerts and events in which The Pathfinders will be appearing as well as available to purchase at the group's website.
Mercy Answered was produced by Brad Hudson (The Greenes). The recording was engineered by Glenn Tabor. Vocals were arranged by Kevin Stokes and Richard Putnam.
Mercy Answered features 15 brand new songs from the popular trio. The recording includes new songs from some of the industry's most recognized songwriters including Jimmy Dooley, Daryl Williams, Beverly Sapp, John Robinson, Thomas Hinton, Richard Calhoun, and many more.
The group's current single, as well as three other cuts from the album, are currently streaming on The Pathfinders' MySpace.
To visit The Pathfinders' MySpace, long on to www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio/.
Posted by: Webmaster on Oct 01, 07 | 12:37 am | [1] Comments (341 views)
The Pathfinders’ Newest Release – Mercy Answered – Now Available!
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders are pleased to announce the release of the group’s latest recording, Mercy Answered. Mercy Answered is now available to purchase at concerts and events in which The Pathfinders will be appearing as well as available to purchase at the group’s website.
Mercy Answered was produced by Brad Hudson (The Greenes). The recording was engineered by Glenn Tabor. Vocals were arranged by Kevin Stokes and Richard Putnam.
Mercy Answered features 15 brand new songs from the popular trio. The recording includes new songs from some of the industry’s most recognized songwriters including Jimmy Dooley, Daryl Williams, Beverly Sapp, John Robinson, Thomas Hinton, Richard Calhoun, and many more.
In addition, the new recording features instrumental work from Tony Creasman, Mike Severs, Kevin Stokes, Dirk Johnson, David Johnson, Mike Severs, Kevin Grant, Duncan Mullins, and Mark Stallings. Vocals were recorded at GAT3 Studios.
Dawn McGuire of The Pathfinders said, “We are so excited to finally have our new CD available to our fans. This was a real labor of love for us, and we know that God is going to use the songs from this recording to touch many people.”
“Mercy Answered has been in the works for a very long time, and it is also the first project that features Brian Dockins with the group,” mentioned Dearl Lemons of The Pathfinders. “We know that people are going to love the songs we have chosen for this recording.”
The Pathfinders are debuting four songs from Mercy Answered on the group’s MySpace. Fans can get a sneak peak of “You Are the Breath”, “Calm the Raging Storm”, “What the Sea Saw”, and “Pour It On Down” by logging on to http://www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio.
The group will also be performing all new material from the recording next week during the National Quartet Convention. The group will be performing on the NQC sponsored Artist Spotlight Showcase on Tuesday afternoon (SouthWing Conference Center, Kentucky Expo Center), as well as the Carolina Showcase on Wednesday afternoon (Mary Room, Executive Inn West), and the Southern Spin Entertainment Showcase on Thursday afternoon (Canterbury Room, Executive Inn East).
Mercy Answered will be available to purchase at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky next week. Fans can visit the group at their booths, #1623 & 1625.
The debut radio release from Mercy Answered will be released later this year through Jeff O’Neal and Heritage Communications. Be listening for The Pathfinders on Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
Posted by: Webmaster on Sep 03, 07 | 5:42 pm | [0] Comments (372 views)
The Pathfinders and Trinity Quartet to Host Carolina Showcase During Week of NQC
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders are proud to announce that they will be co-hosting the Carolina Showcase during the week of the National Quartet Convention along with the Trinity Quartet.
The first ever Carolina Showcase will take place on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in the Mary Room of the Executive Inn West. The showcase will begin at 1:00 p.m.
The Carolina Showcase will feature performances from host groups The Pathfinders and Trinity Quartet as well as Driven, Called Out Quartet, the Gospelaires, Unity, and Providence Quartet. Danny Funderburk will be emceeing the showcase.
“We are very excited to share the stage with these folks and want everybody to come that can make it,” mentioned Dearl Lemons of The Pathfinders.
Both The Pathfinders and Trinity Quartet will be debuting music from their newest recordings, which will be available at the National Quartet Convention.
The Carolina Showcase is free to the public.
Posted by: Webmaster on Aug 16, 07 | 2:39 am | [0] Comments (360 views)
The Pathfinders Record Vocals for New Album!
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders were recently at GAT3 Studios in Charlotte, North Carolina finishing up vocals on their newest recording.
Tentatively titled Mercy Answered, the new album is being produced by Brad Hudson (The Greenes). The recording was engineered by Glenn Tabor. Vocals were arranged by Kevin Stokes and Richard Putnam.
Mercy Answered will feature 15 brand new songs from the popular trio. The recording includes new songs from some of the industry’s most recognized songwriters including Jimmy Dooley, Daryl Williams, Beverly Sapp, John Robinson, Thomas Hinton, Richard Calhoun, and many more.
In addition, the new recording features instrumental work from Tony Creasman, Mike Severs, Kevin Stokes, Dirk Johnson, David Johnson, Mike Severs, Kevin Grant, Duncan Mullins, and Mark Stallings.
“Our new CD has been a long time in the making,” said Dawn McGuire of The Pathfinders. “We had so many awesome songs to choose from that we felt led to record more than the standard CD. It has taken a long time to complete, but it will be well worth the wait.”
Mercy Answered has a projected release of July 2007.
Dearl Lemons of The Pathfinders said, “Mercy Answered offers an eclectic blend of music and is unlike anything we have recorded in the past. Brad has done a great job in helping us vocally as our music is going in a new direction.”
The debut radio release from Mercy Answered will be released later this summer.
The Pathfinders recently announced the launching of the group’s new, fully-updated website. The new site is an in-depth look at The Pathfinders and the group’s ministry. It features a biography, contact information, a photo gallery, schedules, and more. In addition – the group’s newly designed press kit is available for download on the site.
Be listening for The Pathfinders on Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
To visit The Pathfinders’ MySpace, long on to www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio.
Posted by: Webmaster on Jun 22, 07 | 1:35 am | [0] Comments (623 views)
The Pathfinders Announce New, Fully-Updated Website
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders are proud to announce the launching of the group’s new, fully-updated website. The new site went live a few weeks ago and was designed by the staff of SSE Design Group, the web publishing and internet promotions division of SSE Group.
“We absolutely love our new site!” mentioned Dawn McGuire of The Pathfinders. “We feel like SSE Design Group did a fabulous job with out new site! We can’t wait for everyone to check it out!”
“The Pathfinders had the same website and press kit for many years,” said Amy Marie Unthank, Executive Director of SSE Design Group. “We are glad they changed up this very integral part of their ministry and allowed us to be a part of it.”
The new site is an in-depth look at The Pathfinders and the group’s ministry. It features a biography, contact information, a photo gallery, schedules, and more. In addition – the group’s newly designed press kit is available for download on the site.
Be listening for The Pathfinders on radio all across the country. The group has been recording their new album, which is being produced by Brad Hudson at GAT3 Studios.
To visit The Pathfinders’ MySpace, long on to www.myspace.com/thepathfinderstrio/.
Posted by: Webmaster on May 12, 07 | 1:04 am | [3] Comments (657 views)
The Pathfinders Renew Contract with Southern Spin Entertainment
GASTONIA, N.C. – The Pathfinders, one of Southern Gospel’s rising talents, have just renewed their contract with Southern Spin Entertainment. The group has signed on for another year of exclusive publicity from the organization. The group will continue to have access to all media publications serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as marketing possibilities with the organization. In addition, SSE Design Group has taken over all web publishing for the group. The group’s new website will be completed in the next couple of weeks.
“We have been with Southern Spin for a long time,” mentioned Dawn McGuire of The Pathfinders. “We believe in what they do and know they have been a big part of our ministry the last couple of years.”
“We’ve enjoyed our first three years with The Pathfinders,” said Chris D. Unthank, of Southern Spin Entertainment. “We are looking forward to another great year with the group.”
Be listening for The Pathfinders on radio all across the country. The group is currently preparing for their new studio recording, which will be produced by Brad Hudson at GAT3 Studios.
Posted by: Webmaster on Feb 20, 07 | 1:49 am | [0] Comments (510 views)
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