Movin' in Music City

Last week found me movin' all over Music City, USA.

I dropped by Omni Recording Studio to listen in on the tracking session for the new LeFevre Quartet album to be released on Canaan Records.


The LeFevre Quartet - Have they added a 5th singer ?

The amazing Nashville pianist, Jason Webb, was also doubling as session leader. I saw guitarists Kelly Back and Bryan Sutton strategically placed in their booths. While I was there they were tracking a classic song originally recorded by the 50's and 60's LeFevre configuration which included Uncle Alf, Eva Mae LeFevre and Rex Nelon. Mike LeFevre and the guys were in the control room singing as the musicians recorded the instrumental tracks. I could tell this was going to an excellent cut!

Thursday was a very busy day, starting with announcement of the 39th Annual Dove Award nominations. There were lots of Southern, Country and Bluegrass gospel nominations in their respective categories. However, I was extremely pleased to see Southern Gospel represented in categories which are typically void of Southern Gospel nominees. These categories and nominees include Gerald Wolfe (Male Singer), Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Group) and Austin's Bridge (New Group). Congratulations to all of these special nominees.

After the Dove Award nominations were announced, I drove to the Warner Building to congratulate the Hoppers at their No. 1 party. "I'm Just Waitin For My Ride," written by Ronnie Hinson, took the number one spot on the Singing News Magazine chart. Canaan Records did a great job hosting the party.


The Hoppers celebrate their latest No. 1 song.

We heard some great stories from Canaan Records President Dave Clark, group members Dean and Connie Hopper, songwriter Ronnie Hinson, as well as Jim Van Hook, Dean of Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.

I'm writing this blog from a hotel room in Jacksonville, Florida. Later today my wife and I will be boarding the Jubilee at Sea Cruise. I'm sure I'll have some great stories from this week at sea. Stay tuned!

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