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Steve Richard
“Eighty Acre Church”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 165
Steve Richard's musical journey has never been about labels, so the fact that Christian Country audiences have embraced him so readily has come as a pleasant surprise. “I never looked to be a Christian artist,” he says. “It's just that I am a Christian, and there were a couple of songs on my first album that the Christian market liked.” “Liked” is, of course, a huge understatement. That album, Steve Richard, reflected Steve's Country and Rock influences, but “Make It Into Heaven” soared to No. 3 on Power Source's Christian Country Top 100 and earned him a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2009 Inspirational Country Music Awards. The follow-up, “Never Leave You Behind,” went Top 15, firming up his reputation as a singer and songwriter of the first order and heightening anticipation for his follow-up CD. Winning the New Artist Award at the 2009 ICM Awards drove Steve even harder to create music that put forward his beliefs in faith, family and country to touch people’s lives. Play this powerful song and watch your phones light up. “It’s just another day for another heart of faith … out there on an eighty acre church.”

Nathan Stanley
& Ralph Stanley
“The Darkest Hour
Is Just Before Dawn”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 166
Talent runs like blood through the Stanley veins! God has truly blessed this family. Nathan Stanley, the grandson of the legendary Ralph Stanley, known nationwide for his O Brother Where Art Thou performance of the haunting “O Death,” has his own record label, Nathan Stanley Entertainment. His first single to Inspirational Country radio, “The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn,” is a duet with Ralph Stanley, who also penned this encouraging song. Radio is quickly embracing this song, and it is sure to be a fresh breath of air to the Inspirational Country music industry. Nathan tours with his grandfather and on his own, with his tour bus, road manager, and crew. His new album features a long list of stars and includes his new Country release, “Long Black Veil,” which features Marty Stuart and Connie Smith. Also joining Nathan on the album is Vince Gill, Stella Parton, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites, Ralph Stanley, The Isaacs, Patty Loveless and countless others. This album will become a legend in its own time. HMG Nashville is proud to introduce the first radio single for this multi-talented young star. “The Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn” is on HMG CC Vol. 166, at radio now.

The Roys
“Beautiful”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 164
The distinctive sibling harmonies that are the trademark sound of Elaine and Lee Roy, known as The Roys on the Country scene, are in full force with the duo’s new single “Beautiful.” The song is the lead track from the duo’s upcoming 15-song album, Comin’ Back Around, which is set for release later this year. “Beautiful” was co-written by Lee Roy. The Roys have become mainstays on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, scoring four successful charting singles and touring with the likes of George Jones, Phil Vassar and others. They were also named Duo of the Year at the 2009 ICM Awards. “Beautiful” is at radio now on HMG CC Vol.164.

Rebecca Linda Smith
Because Of Your Love”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 163
HMG Nashville Country Vol. 48
Rebecca Linda’s first Country album, True Love, was selected as Co- “Album of the Month” in Power Source Magazine. This new release, “Because Of Your Love,” may be the best song. It was written by Dr. Robert Frank Smith, songwriter and husband of Rebecca Linda. He wrote the song as a tribute to how he felt about her love for him and to show the awesomeness of God’s love for all of us. Rebecca Linda’s strong and rich alto voice describes being surrounded by that love night and day and seeing that love always on display from the moment she gets up and fills her first coffee cup. Rebecca Linda is getting worldwide play from her new album while this song is being released to Christian Country and Country radio. DJs, you’ll want to give this beautiful up-tempo love song a spin and watch your phones light up.
“Forgotten Heroes”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 165
This is a single-song Patriotic CD by Rebecca Linda Smith, like no other, in memory of all Vietnam Veterans (our true ‘forgotten heroes’) and their first National Memorial at Angel Fire, New Mexico. It has been called by one music reviewer a “Song of the Century” and not just a song of the year. It was written by award-winning songwriter, Dr. Robert Frank Smith, at the request of Lucio G. Moreno who died before hearing the finished song. Rebecca Linda sang it at his tear-filled memorial service in El Paso in February, 2009. The CD cover shows Lucio’s Marine Corps uniform along with the U.S. and POW-MIA flags where one can see the words ‘Not Forgotten.’ This song has become a fixture at the Angel Fire memorial, now called the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park where Rebecca Linda has been performing the past three years.

Russ Murphy
“Come Thou Fount”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 165
2008 and 2009 ICM Songwriter of the Year, Russ Murphy inspired listeners across the nation which his previous self-penned single, “Cowboys Love Jesus, Too,” which reached No. 1 on June’s Christian Country charts. He loves to write and sing songs about Jesus, his family, our military and awesome nation. However, Russ will always be a worship leader at heart, and his new CD, Songs Of Praise, invites each listener to join him in a time of praise and worship. His latest HMG compilation release, “Come Thou Fount,” is one of Russ' favorite hymns. He has always been deeply touched by the painful lyrics stating, “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it …” With its light Bluegrass feel yet timeless and powerful words, we believe your audience will be blessed by Russ Murphy's new arrangement of “Come Thou Fount.”

Mark Veda
“I Will Praise U”
HMG Nashville
Contemporary Single Release
Born and raised in Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee, Mark has been playing music since he got his first drum set when was 4. He learned other instruments along the way. He watched his dad in the studios growing up and was able to meet a lot of top players and celebrities of that time. Mark says, “I realized I didn't want to do music, after all the cut-throat business and negativity I saw. But I came to realize that God gave me the gift of salvation and the gift of music. He has commanded those that have a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, to go and preach. That is the reason for my gifts and talents, to give back and use for God. I pray that if you have not trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your only Savior and the only way to God and heaven, I pray and trust that you will realize that we are all sinners and have fallen short of God’s glory. ‘Repent, confess with your mouth and believe with your heart that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, and you will be saved. Romans 10:9-11.’”

JOHN CALLED MARK
“Are You Ready”
HMG Nashville Single Release
In this first single release from his long awaited third album, singer-songwriter John Called Mark goes “all in” as he boldly and powerfully challenges all of us to “Get Ready” … Jesus is coming home soon. Stylistically reminiscent of the “American” recordings by the late Johnny Cash, “Are You Ready” cautions audiences that the turbulent times we endure today, may be a foreshadowing of the return of Christ to earth as foretold by Bible prophets thousands of years ago. This apocalyptic and powerful, “in your face” Gospel ballad challenges listeners with both an eye to the future and the past. A familiar “old school” Country Gospel style surrounds the raw power of John’s trademark vocals, creating the ideal stage to showcase the bold and powerful lyrics of this song. “Are You Ready?” If not, you better get there … soon.

Dianna Paul
“Makers Mark”
HMG Nashville Country Vol. 48
Dianna Paul was born on the other side of midnight in Little Rock, Arkansas. This daughter of a southern man stayed true to her roots. This passionate singer-songwriter gets her intense energy from her mother, her good heritage from her father and the derivation of her life and songs from her faith. Once in a while a singer-songwriter comes along and you just know that she is the real deal. Her new single “Makers Mark,” a self-penned song, is turning heads and hearts everywhere. Everyone who hears the song is blown away; this includes fans, newcomers and Music Row critics. Her “straight ahead, in your face” songs with attitude are about unpolished life. Dianna makes her home on Willow Pond Farm on the outskirts of Nashville. She calls it her “heaven on earth.” “Makers Mark” is a deep song about the realities of life, the struggles, the right, the wrong, the good, the bad and the only answer to peace in this life and the next. Give this song a spin; it’s at Inspirational Country and Country radio now. The song is availiable as a single, on a compilation disc and as an mp3 download. This artist is one to watch for in 2010.

Philip Dain Powell
“Save Me A Place At The Table”
HMG Nashville Christian Country/ Country Single Release
In Nashville, Music Row makes a big circle, as does the life and musical career of acclaimed Country music singer-songwriter, Philip Dain Powell. He’s been around the world and back, and now, he’s returned better than ever with a new single that is certain to win the hearts of DJs, fans and industry. “Save Me A Place At The Table” is at Country and Inspirational Country radio now. This song, about a young man going into the armed services and leaving his family with a promise, is a hit in the making. There is no question that this is the type of song that will make you cry and smile, while making you proud that you are an American and above all, proud to be a child of God. This song couldn’t be delivered by a more genuine talent than Philip Dain Powell. A West Virginia native, Powell has traveled across the USA singing and writing songs that have brought large audiences to their feet. He has a God-given talent for entertaining and writing and is considered by Music Row labels and peers to be major label material. HMG Nashville is proud to deliver and promote this inspiring single!

Gary Ordway
“God Bought Me With His Love”
HMG Nashville CC Vol. 165
With the success of his first single behind him, Gary is looking forward to the results of his new single, “God Bought Me With His Love.” Gary says this is probably his favorite song from the album, which was self-penned. Gary retired last year from a rewarding career in civil engineering. He and his wife Phyllis are very much into the ministry, being members of the Canyon View Assembly Of God. DJs, give this single a listen. It is a very deep song of thanks to God.