Grammy® Award winner and reigning GMA Dove Awards' Male Vocalist and Artist of the Year JASON CRABB, is set to release his brand new single, “What the Blood Is For,” to radio on January 21st. The song, written by Ronnie Freeman and Tony Wood, serves as the first single to southern gospel radio from the forthcoming project LOVE IS STRONGER, releasing on March 12th.

Singer-songwriter Channing Eleton and Director / Producer Kim Ryan White have created a masterpiece of truth in the video “Days.”

With a cityscape backdrop of Asheville, North Carolina, the multi-colored urban images ignite the lyrics to Channing’s compelling song about the importance of focusing on what matters in life. As Channing explains, the song is about priorities: “It’s about the things that really matter in this life, and the things that really don't matter at the end of the day.”

Eleton’s Hornsby-like piano playing and arrangement are quite compelling, quite magnificent.

Hymns, the acclaimed Servant Records/Gaither Music Group sophomore release from Christian music’s premier country recording artist, Guy Penrod, is the top-selling Southern Gospel album of 2012, according to Nielsen Christian SoundScan’s year-end chart. The project is also last year’s best-selling Gospel recording in Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores® nationwide.

One of the most in-demand touring artists in Christian music, Penrod traveled throughout the US and abroad last year, highlighted by a performance at Southern Gospel’s premier gathering, September’s National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

In 2012, he was also featured on the cover of top industry publication Singing News and made multiple media appearances, including radio’s “The Mike Huckabee Show,” RFD TV’s top-rated “Larry’s Country Diner,” and one of North America’s most popular Christian television programs, “100 Huntley Street.” Additionally, Penrod hosts DayStar Television’s weekly “Gospel Music Showcase,” and capped the year by hosting the network’s Christmas special from Branson, Missouri.

With the dawning of a new year, The Dixie Melody Boys prove that their rise back to the top of the Southern Gospel ranks continues to reach new heights. Yesterday, the group was honored with 11 Top Ten nominations from the Christian Voice Magazine. The 11 Top Ten nominations for the 2013 Southern Gospel Music Fan Awards marks the most ever for the Dixie Melody Boys to receive in one year.

In 2012, The Dixie Melody Boys received seven nominations and won the Favorite Male Quartet, while long-time member, Ed O'Neal, received the Favorite Bass Singer Award. This year, the group is again nominated for Favorite Male Quartet. Additionally, Hall Of Fame member Ed O'Neal continues to be a fan favorite after 50 years with the group, once again receiving the Favorite Bass Singer nomination. Additionally, O'Neal is a nominee for the Living Legend Award. Tenor Matt Felts appears for the second year in a row in the Favorite Tenor category, solidifying his place as one of Gospel Music's brightest young talents. The group's baritone, Steven Cooper makes his debut appearance receiving the nomination for Favorite Baritone. Mike Rogers, who joined the group as lead singer earlier in 2012,  has made an instant impact and the fans have embraced him. Evidence of this is his nomination for Favorite Lead Singer and Excelling Young Individual.