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The Sharps, in conjunction with Godsey Media Management, are excited to announce

the addition of their newest member, David Holt. The quartet is owned by father and son

Andy & Ben Sharp, who sing tenor and baritone respectively. They are joined by lead

singer Mike Leath, bass vocalist Tony Lewis, and now newest member and pianist

David Holt.

Holt is no stranger to gospel music. He was a founding member of the gospel trio,

Renewed, that was based off of Sand Mountain in the 90s. But since that group’s

retirement several years ago, he has prayed for an opportunity to return to traveling.

David will be the group’s pianist as well as an additional vocalist that will be featured on

occasion.

The Sharps just had their 8th consecutive single with Jan Puryear Promotions, “Worth It

All”, chart on February SN Top 80. They average eighty to one hundred performances

annually and have released four major albums since 2014, with a fifth on the way.

Recently, the quartet has been featured in events such as National Quartet Convention,

Dollywood, Alabama Gospel Roots TV, PBS Television Network, The Gospel Greats,

Gospel Music Today, Singing News, Atlanta Live, and Ascending Sounds TV.

Andy Sharp states, “I’ve dedicated almost forty years of my life to this ministry and its

mission. And at this point in my journey, I am excited at the doors God has closed and

opened for us. I look forward to our followers who are familiar with us in the past 4

decades to hear and be a part of this next chapter.”

Ben Sharp added, “God is using our group in a mighty way, and He has placed the

exact people we need for this particular time in and around our ministry. I know God has

great things in store for our obedience.”

On joining the group, David Holt said, “I’m thankful for Ben and the guys giving me this

opportunity to share the music I love. I’ve really enjoyed getting back on the road and

experiencing the movement of the Holy Spirit as we minister to people. God is still

leading and my place in the group is evolving each week.”

Nashville, TN (March 15th, 2023) – In a video release late last year, the award-winning group, The Old Paths, announced the intention of rebranding the group with a new name.  It is with great excitement that the quartet presents its new name: Anthem Edition.

While the name Old Paths served the group well for several years, the ever-increasing popularity of social media has allowed other organizations to lay claim to the term, making it increasingly more difficult to differentiate the acclaimed musical group and the powerful message of Christ’s love and grace found within their music. The rebranding as Anthem Edition will allow these four gentlemen to continue forward with the mission entrusted to them, producing lyrically rich, dynamic music with powerful Biblical truths to reach the lost and encourage the believers.

Along with a new name, Anthem Edition has launched a new website, which can be found at anthemedition.com.  In the coming months, listeners can expect to see the name transition across social media platforms, publicity outlets, concert events, and more.

“Any kind of change requires great faith, and we are aware that this is a big change for so many people,” shares Anthem Edition. “However, we have felt strongly for quite some time that this change was necessary, and will be extremely beneficial in the long term.  We are grateful for the support we’ve received thus far, and trust that that support, as well as excitement will continue! This transition into becoming Anthem Edition is very exciting for us as a group, and feels like the exact right step into what God has prepared for us moving forward!”

To stay up-to-date on current happenings, follow Anthem Edition on social media, or visit anthemedition.com.

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A veritable who’s who of the Christian music industry gathered at BMI Nashville to celebrate the storied career of revered and multi-award winning songwriter Dave Clark. The reason for the celebration was Dave’s remarkable achievement, recently garnering another chart-topping song—“Child of the King,” recorded by Joseph Habedank—marking his 28th No. 1 across five decades in the CCM, Inspirational and Southern Gospel genres.

Beginning in 1987 with the Larnelle Harris hit “The Father Hath Provided,” Clark achieved unparalleled success throughout the 1990s and 2000s with hits from 4Him, Sandy Patti, Phillips Craig & Dean, Mark Harris, Karen Peck & New River, Greg Long and more. Showing no signs of slowing down, he continues to churn out popular songs. Larnelle, who is a close longtime friend of Dave’s, shared, “Kenaniah, a Levite leader in the Old Testament, was put in charge of music simply because he was good at it. Dave Clark has had five consecutive decades of number one songs on the national charts, because when it comes to songwriting, he’s just good at it.”

Daywind Music Publishing Vice President Rick Shelton was on hand to present Dave with a plaque for his most recent No. 1. “From the first song I heard in the 80s to his current number one and all the hits in between, Dave Clark has painted stories with powerful lyrics that have touched generations. His songs declare God and His love and bring hope, comfort, encouragement and joy to the hearts of all His children. Congratulations, Dave, for five decades of number one hits! I look forward to hearing what you create in the sixth decade,” stated Shelton.

President and Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association Jackie Patillo was in attendance to present Dave with a certificate of achievement from the GMA. Jackie expressed her appreciation for Dave, “The Bible talks about giving us a new song. It’s the power of God in the message that is healing people, inspiring the church and drawing people to Christ. Thank you for all that you do to spread the gospel through music and for your faithfulness to teach and to inspire and pass the torch along. It’s an amazing thing. As the president of the Gospel Music Association, on behalf of our board of directors and all of our members, congratulations on five decades of excellence in gospel music.”

Known among friends for his keen sense of humor and genuine kindness, Dave is always ready to open a door and usher others into the limelight. He has been the catalyst for innumerable successful songwriting and publishing careers through the years. He has the heart of a teacher. That heart, coupled with his ability to tell the stories of those he writes with and about, is what makes him the kind of writer the next generation of tunesmiths hopes to glean from and emulate. Some of those young songwriters, including Emily Ann Roberts and Gabrielle Rose Lovelace, were also in attendance to express their gratitude for his impact on their lives.

Dave’s wife Cindi and their three adult children, Allison, Anna and Sam, were by his side at the event – they are truly his greatest fans. Everyone in attendance was delighted to honor Dave. Overwhelmed by the love and support of those who came to celebrate him, Dave shared, “I know that, for some, to leave home at 17 with no money and a bad car would seem like a pretty big limb to jump off of, and yet for me the greater risk was always if I had stayed. Make no mistake, if it weren’t for a call, we wouldn’t be standing here. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate something like this than in a roomful of people who have written a story. I’ve been overwhelmed today. Yes, we celebrate the decades, but I’m a guy who’s always measured the journey by the moments, and all the moments are in this room. Everybody in this room represents a different season of what God has let us do all these years. There’s so many memories, so many stories. There’s a line in a Larry Gatlin song that says, ‘I’m just standing here trying to matter.’ By your presence here today, I feel like I do. Thank you.”

The Christian music industry is blessed to have benefited in so many ways from the selfless contributions of this great man.

LIST OF SONGS BY DECADE

1987 – The Father Hath Provided – Larnelle Harris   (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1989 – I Can Begin Again – Larnelle Harris    (Harris/Clark)

1991 – Didn’t You Know – Larnelle Harris    (Harris/Bunnelle/Clark)
1991 – Couldn’t We Stand – 4HIM    (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1991 – Be the One – Al Denson     (Denson/Koch/Clark)
1991 – Everything You Are – Larnelle Harris     (Harris/Clark)
1992 – Best of Friends – Sandy Patti     (Mauldin/Clark)
1992 – To Forgive – Al Denson    (Denson/Koch/Clark)
1992 – Why – 4HIM     (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1992 – Generation to Generation – Benson Artists     (Koch/Clark)
1993 – There Stands the Cost – Larnelle Harris     (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1994 – For Future Generations – 4HIM    (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1995 – Real Thing – 4HIM     (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1996 – Mercy Came Running – Phillips, Craig & Dean    (Dean/Koch/Clark)
1996 – Crucified With Christ – Phillips, Craig & Dean  (Phillips/Koch/Clark)
1996 – As Long As My Heart Know It’s You – 4HIM     (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1996 – Living on a Ring and A Prayer – Wilcox & Pardoe  (Wilcox/Salley/Clark)
1996 – Land of Mercy – 4HIM     (Harris/Koch/Clark)
1997 – This is How it Feels to Be Free – Phillips, Craig & Dean     (Craig/Koch/Clark)
1998 – Mercy Said No – Greg Long     (Long/Koch/Clark)

2000 – Marks of the Mission – Charles Billingsley  (Billingsley/Koch/Clark)
2000 – I’ve Got You Covered – Phillips, Craig & Dean     (Dean/Clark)
2003 – My Praise – Phillips, Craig & Dean     (Dean/Clark)
2005 – Life To the Living – Allen Asbury     (Asbury/Koch/Clark)
2009 – One True God – Mark Harris     (Harris/Clark)

2015 – Pray Now – Karen Peck & New River     (Peck/Farren/Clark)
2019 – I Know I’ll Be There – Karen Peck & New River     (Peck/Haun/Clark)

2022 – Child of the King – Joseph Habedank   (Habedank/Koch/Clark)

About Dave Clark
Multi-Dove award winning songwriter and Grammy-nominated producer, Dave Clark, began his journey in the music industry at age 17. With a 1974 Martin guitar and a whole lot of determination, Dave made his way from his hometown of Jackson, MI, to Nashville, TN, in pursuit of his dream of becoming a songwriter. That decisive move laid the foundation for his distinctive career as a songwriter, producer and author. His credits include songs recorded by Rascal Flatts, Larnelle Harris, Glen Campbell, CeCe Winans, Sandi Patty, Steve Green, 4HIM, Point of Grace, Al Denson, Phillips Craig & Dean, Donny Osmond, Michael Crawford, The Martins, and many others. He is the producer of numerous records, including two Grammy-nominated projects for J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. He is the  author of Worship Where You’re Planted and Living in the Power of My Weakness from Beacon Hill Press and has written more than 50 Christmas and Easter musicals. Dave currently serves as the Creative Director for Lillenas Publishing and is still, in his words, “chasing the song.”

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www.daveclarkwrites.com

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Faith Country & Bluegrass Music Festival taking place at the incredible Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY.

Last year was a resounding success that saw souls saved and the sound of Bluegrass and Faith Country favorites ring throughout the park.  This year features some incredible talent including Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Authentic Unlimited, Chuck Wagon Gang, Emily Ann Roberts, Mo Pitney, Eagle’s Wings, Jackson Heights, and a crew of new favorites that are sure to strum your heartstrings!

The concerts are free with paid park admission to make for a weekend you won’t soon forget!  Get your tickets today by clicking below:

Singing News is pleased to once again partner alongside Ark Encounter to make summer weekends sing with great Gospel music!  Artists from across the country will be singing on Noah’s Village stage in the shadow of the full-size Ark!

The concerts are free to all with a paid admission to the park and will take place every Friday and Saturday June 2 – July 29, 2023.  Make plans now to attend!

Get tickets to the park by clicking below!

Nashville, TN (February 15th, 2023) – The Old Paths are pleased to announce a new management agreement with Q & Dani Phillips of The Artist Element.  Over the last few months, the quartet has embarked on several changes in order to expand the group’s reach, and bringing a management team on board has been a key element in order to plan for the future.

Positive changes have not been in short supply for The Old Paths. With the recent announcement of Andrew Utech as the group’s new bass singer, as well as the intention of selecting a new name to represent the award-winning group, The Old Paths have felt that this season of change has been preparation for great things to come.  As an update to the prior announcement, the new name for the quartet has been selected, and will be unveiled within the coming months.

“This is an exciting time for The Old Paths, and we are honored to partner with them as they navigate through these changes,” shares Q Phillips of The Artist Element.  “We share a common vision, and together I believe we can accomplish great things for the Kingdom!”

To stay up-to-date on current happenings, follow The Old Paths on social media, or visit theoldpathsonline.com.

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (February 1, 2023) – In Touch Ministries, the ministry founded by Dr. Charles Stanley, has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2023 National Quartet Convention.

The announcement was made today by the National Quartet Convention’s (NQC) board of directors. NQC 2023 will be held September 24-30, 2023, in Pigeon Forge, TN, at the LeConte Center

“In Touch Ministries is excited to be a part of the 2023 National Quartet Convention,” said Seth Grey, Chief Communications Officer of In Touch Ministries. “Southern Gospel music has been vital to the encouragement and discipleship of Christians worldwide. As an organization that features many music artists on the In Touch television program, we look forward to a week of inspiring music and meeting In Touch friends from around the country.”

Clarke Beasley, Executive Vice President of NQC, stated: “It is with extreme honor and pleasure that we welcome In Touch Ministries as title sponsor for the 2023 NQC. The Kingdom work that has been accomplished by Dr. Stanley and the entire In Touch Ministries team over the decades has had enormous impact on the body of Christ and we are thrilled to partner with them in our joint missions.”

Founded in 1977 by Dr. Charles Stanley, In Touch evolved out of a half-hour program called “The Chapel Hour,” which aired on Atlanta-area television stations. Today, the current “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” can be heard worldwide via radio and television broadcasts, podcasts, the handheld In Touch Ministries Messenger, In Touch apps, and online.

For more information on In Touch Ministries, visit www.intouch.org.

NQC 2023 will be held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN, from September 24- September 30, 2023.

Nightly concerts will feature beloved artists such as the Whisnants, Mark Trammell Quartet, Greater Vision, Hoppers, Jim & Melissa Brady, Triumphant Quartet, Joseph Habedank, Littles, Jonathan Wilburn, Guardians, Tribute, Legacy Five, Lynda Randle, Inspirations, Kramers, and so many more!

More information on Showcase Spectacular lineups, Chapel Services, and guest speakers will be announced at a later date.

Seats for NQC 2023 are now on sale at www.NQConline.com.

ABOUT NQC:
NQC – the National Quartet Convention – was founded in 1957 by gospel music legend and former backup vocalist for Elvis Presley, J.D. Sumner who co-produced the event with James Blackwood. The annual convention was moved in later years to Nashville, TN and then to Louisville, KY where it was held for 20 years. NQC is currently held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.

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Nashville, TN (December 8th, 2022) – The Old Paths have announced the departure of long-time bass singer, Daniel Ashmore.

Daniel Ashmore originally joined the quartet in 2011, and throughout the years has proven to be an integral part of the group’s well-rounded harmony and a delight to have on the road.  While he still has a deep passion for Southern Gospel and the countless friends he made along the way, Daniel was recently offered a position within his home church and feels as though the Lord has called him to take a step of faith into this new opportunity.  Tim Rackley, Doug Roark and Steve Ladd, the other members of the quartet, are all incredibly supportive of this new venture, and wish Daniel the very best in the days ahead.

The Old Paths will begin accepting applications from qualified bass singers interested in joining the quartet.  Submissions including a resume/bio, picture and vocal demo can be sent to contact@theoldpathsonline.com

To stay up-to-date on current happenings, follow The Old Paths on social media, or visit theoldpathsonline.com.