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 2011 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration- As far as nominations go, the Gaither Vocal Band landed a stellar nine nominations this year, more than any other artist. The group earned nods for Album of the Year and Progressive Southern Album of the Year (for Greatly Blessed), Male Group of the Year, Special Event Project of the Year (for the live CD/DVD Great Day), Best Live Performer, Fan Favorite Artist of the Year, and the premier award of the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards, 2011 Pacesetter. In addition, group member Michael English earned his second consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year nod (an award he won last year) and a Producer of the Year (Artist) nomination. 

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and The Bowling Family each earned eight nods – with both groups landing in Fan Favorite Artist of the Year category (the only category chosen strictly by the fans).

Following behind those artists were The Perrys, Dove Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, and Booth Brothers with seven nominations apiece. Brian Free & Assurance and The Freemans both landed six nominations. Three artists received five nominations – The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River and The Greenes.

Jeff & Sheri Easter and Legacy Five both earned four nominations, while several artists received double mentions, including Jason Crabb, The Dunaways, The Nelons, Beyond the Ashes, Crawford Crossing, Sisters, Gordon Mote, the Talley Trio, and Greater Vision. For more details and to vote starting FEB 1 go to www.absolutelygospel.com Vote for Crawford Crossing in these 2 categories: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Crawford Crossing is currently booking dates for the “Encounter Tour 2011”. Call Amy at our office at (615) 265-8179 to have us in your area! This tour will also include some other well known Artists, that will team up with Crawford Crossing for a night of “Encounter” with Crawford Crossing and Friends!!!      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   “Crawford Crossing Makes Debut On TBN’s Praise The Lord”         NASHVILLE, Tenn. (10-21-10) Crawford Crossing made their debut appearance on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s PraiseThe Lord television program on Friday, October 22, 2010. Tabitha, Israel and Whitney filmed the program at the Nashville, Tennessee studio with a packed house.  The trio performed selections from their debut project, Turn Up The Music, including their current radio single, “The Heaven I’m Headed To.”  They were interviewed by Jason Crabb, where they spoke about their incredible year and their exciting plans for the future. Jason Crabb hosts the two-hour show, which also features Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, the Collingsworth Family and 33 Miles. Numerous comments of praise from the audience included:    "The family harmony and live band made the sound amazing,"  Zach, Nashville, TN "We enjoyed every minute of it,"  Lisa, Portland, TN   "I can’t wait to go on line and purchase Crawford Crossing’s CD,"  Darlene, Nashville, TN  "The audience was blown away,"  Roger, Lebanon, TN  " The country Gospel sound of Crawford Crossing is one of my favorites as they made me look at gospel music in a whole new way,"  Jeremy, Hendersonville, TN   Crawford Crossing made their official debut in August 2009 to an overwhelming response from fans.  Tabitha, Israel and Whitney combine country, acoustic and bluegrass music with Christian lyrics to create an unmatched family harmony fans love.  Tabitha, the lead vocalist of Crawford Crossing, has established herself as one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music today.  She is a much decorated vocalist, as well as a two-time Gospel Music Dove Nominee and a 2009 Dove Award Show presenter.    Tabitha and her brother Israel have been singing together all of their lives.  They formed their original group, known as Living Waters Trio, in 1998 and put together an original sound.  That group produced several top 40 songs, as well as two Dove Award nominations (Country Recorded Song and Country Album).  Now, they are excited to once again come together and commence on this new endeavor and direction that mimics that same sound and ministry, along with the sound of today’s country music.  Israel is an accomplished songwriter and musician.  He shares some of the lead vocals, as well as sings that tight brother and sister harmony.    Whitney Crawford is the third member of Crawford Crossing.  She is married to Israel and handles the harmony vocals with the greatest of ease.  With a one-of-a-kind family vocal chemistry, an up-to-date modern sound, and a unique songwriting partnership, Crawford Crossing offers a fresh combination that is sure to be a hit wherever they go.  To find TBN in your local area, log on to www.tbn.org for a complete channel listing and times. For more information about Crawford Crossing visit, www.crawfordcrossing.com. http://www.sogospel.org/cgi-bin/EventHandler/EventHandler.pl?action=entryform&filename=2.16.2008.21.54-sgnmusicawardshttp://t.ymlp191.com/jqagamhmalabweqatae/click.phphttp://t.ymlp191.com/jyaiamhmanabweqacae/click.phphttp://t.ymlp191.com/jqagamhmalabweqatae/click.phphttp://absolutelygospel.comNews_files/Encounter%202011%20wk%20file.keyshapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_1shapeimage_5_link_2shapeimage_5_link_3




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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2-16-11)  At a press conference held by the Gospel Music Association Wednesday, February 16th in Atlanta GA at the historic Fox Theatre’s Grand Salon,  Crawford Crossing received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Country Album Of The Year for their Willow Creek Records Nashville recording, "Turn Up The Music", produced by Terry Thompson. Crawford Crossing is comprised of Tabitha Crawford Wheeler, Israel Crawford and Whitney Crawford of Kingsport, TN. Crawford Crossing is nominated alongside Jeff and Sheri Easter, Guy Penrod, Ricky Skaggs, Point of Grace, and Austins Bridge.


Producer and Willow Creek Records Nashville President Terry Thompson commented,  “I am so pleased about this Dove nomination and so excited for Crawford Crossing.  It is a real team effort to complete a project like Turn Up The Music.  A lot of work went into this album.  Much time was spent choosing the right songs, and the overall concept for this album.  So, thanks to all the writers for writing our heartfelt thoughts, the musicians for putting their touches, Rhonda Thompson Promotions, and the whole WCR team.  It continues to be a real pleasure working with such talented people as Crawford Crossing.”  


"We are so blown away and excited about this nomination.  We feel very blessed and honored to be in the same category with these great artists" states Tabitha.


The show will be taped live at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta GA on April 20 and will air on GMC Easter Sunday, April 24 at 7 & 9 p.m. EST.

 

 Tabitha, Israel and Whitney combine classic country, acoustic and bluegrass music with Christian lyrics to create an unmatched family harmony fans love.  Tabitha, the lead vocalist of Crawford Crossing, has established herself as one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music today.  She is a much decorated vocalist, as well as a three time Gospel Music Dove Nominee and a 2009 Dove Award Show presenter.  

 

 Tabitha and her brother Israel have been singing together all of their lives.  They formed their original group, in 1998 and put together an original sound.  That group produced several top 40 songs, as well as two Dove Award nominations (Country Recorded Song and Country Album).  Now, they are excited to once again come together and commence on this exciting endeavor and direction that mimics that same sound and ministry, along with the sound of today's country music.  

  

 Israel is an  accomplished songwriter and musician.  He shares some of the lead vocals, plays acoustic guitar,  as well as sings that great tight brother and sister harmony.  

 

 Whitney Crawford is the third member of Crawford Crossing.  She is married to Israel and handles the high harmony vocals with the greatest of ease.  With a one-of-a kind family vocal chemistry, an up-to-date modern sound and a unique songwriting partnership, Crawford Crossing offers a fresh combination that is sure to be a hit wherever they go.

 

 “With a desire to sing, a passion for music, and a love of service for Christ, we want to minister to those who are hurting, and who are in need.”


For more information on Crawford Crossing, visit www.crawfordcrossing.com or on  

www.willowcreekrecordsnashville.com


For more information on the Dove Awards, tickets, and for a complete list of nominees, visit www.doveawards.com

 

  1. 4.  BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR:  Crawford Crossing


18. COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR:

      Turn Up the Music – Crawford Crossing     (T.Thompson)

News & Scoops



Crawford Crossing Releases Some Things Go Together

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (8-21-11) Crawford Crossing released a brand new project, Some Things Go Together, on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 with a full day of media appearances. Terry Thompson produced the release, which features the country/bluegrass vocals fans have come to love. The album highlights a who’s who of songwriters, including Jim Brady, Lee Black, Ricky Free, Dierks Bentley, Natalie Grant, Kara DioGuardi and others. The first single, “He Knows Your Name” was recently shipped to radio by Rhonda Thompson Promotions and was written by Meredith Andrews, Don Poythress and Tony Wood. Some Things Go Together can be purchased in local Christian bookstores or downloaded at http://willowcreekrecordsnashville.com/WCRnashville/CRAWFORDCROSSING.html. Crawford Crossing made stops at Salem Radio Network and their distributor, New Day Christian Distributors throughout the release day. They concluded the evening with a performance on TBN’s flagship show, “Praise The Lord,” with host Russ Taff. “Praise The Lord” is slated to air on September 2nd. Check http://www.tbn.org for local dates and times in your area.

Crawford Crossing made their official debut in August 2009 to an overwhelming response from fans. Tabitha, Israel and Whitney combine country, acoustic and bluegrass music with Christian lyrics to create an unmatched family harmony fans love. The trio’s debut album, Turn up the Music, was nominated for Country Album of the Year at the 2011 Dove Awards.

Tabitha, the lead vocalist of Crawford Crossing, has established herself as one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music today. She is a much decorated vocalist, as well as a three-time Gospel Music Dove Nominee and a 2009 Dove Award Show presenter. Tabitha and her brother Israel have been singing together all of their lives. The group has produced several top 40 songs, as well as three Dove Award nominations. Israel is an accomplished songwriter and musician. He shares some of the lead vocals, as well as sings that tight brother and sister harmony.

Whitney Crawford is the third member of Crawford Crossing. She is married to Israel and handles the harmony vocals with the greatest of ease. With a one-of-a-kind family vocal chemistry, an up-to-date modern sound, and a unique songwriting partnership, Crawford Crossing offers a fresh combination that is sure to be a hit wherever they go.

For more information about Crawford Crossing visit, http://www.crawfordcrossing.com.