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*GUY PENROD EMBARKS ON FIRST SOLO INTERNATIONAL TOUR, PROMOTES HIS DEBUT COUNTRY CD, BREATHE DEEP

*GUY PENROD IMPACTING MAINSTREAM COUNTRY RADIO AS FIRST HEADLINING TOUR SELLS OUT PERFORMANCES

*GUY PENROD CELEBRATES SOLO SUCCESS OF BREATHE DEEP

*GUY PENROD READY TO BREATHE DEEP TOMORROW

*GUY PENROD STEPS OUT FOR SOLO CAREER

*CHARLES DORRIS LAUNCHES CONSULTING PRACTICE AND BOOKING AGENCY

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) July 19, 2010  — Guy Penrod, the dominant voice of the Gaither Vocal Band for the last 14 years, embarks on his first solo international tour (July 31 - August 16), which encompasses six countries and a variety of venues, ranging from large theaters to intimate church settings.  Penrod's tour supports his debut country CD release, BREATHE DEEP, produced by Brent Rowan (Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton) for Servant Records/Gaither Music Group.  The first single release from the project, "Are You The One," is currently #1 on the New Christian Music Chart (Europe) and #58 on the Billboard Country Indicator Chart (US).

ITINERARY- For ticket information click on www.guypenrod.com

 

July 31, Uppsala, Sweden, Word of Life Europe Conference / 15.00

July 31, Vingaker, Sweden, Hjalmargarden / 19.30

August 01, Halden, Norway, Osterbo Conference Hall / 18.00

August 04, Gothenburg, Sweden, Smyrna Church / 19.00  

August 06, Schiphol, Holland, Levend Evangelie / 19.00

August 07, Langesund, Norway, Skjaergardshallen / 19.00 

August 08, Lyngdal, Norway, Lyngdalshallen / 17.00

August 10, Karmoy, Norway, Akra KIrke / 19.30

August 12, Belfast, Ireland, Glenmachan Church of God / 20.00

August 14, Copenhagen, Denmark, Tivoli Park Glassalen Concert Hall / 16.00

August 15-16, Skalafjorour, Faroe Islands, Keldan / 20.00

 

Born in Abilene, Texas, the son of a preacher, Guy grew up singing in church and school.  His first performance came at the age of three, and Penrod recalls his mom and dad standing him up on a folding chair for his debut solo, "Fill My Cup Lord." From there, the powerful voice that would grow through experiences in school plays, and singing with local groups and theater productions, would lead to graduation and a vocal scholarship to Liberty University in Virginia.  During the early 90s, Guy was an in-demand session singer in Nashville, who also appeared on TNN's "Music City Tonight" (as part of the show's vocal quartet), introducing him to a national audience via the live, 90-minute telecast.  

Joining Guy on stage will be some of Nashville's finest musicians, including: Jason Ahlbrandt, Lead Guitar/Vocals; Jonathan Crone, Acoustic Guitar/Vocals; Andrew Lusk, Keyboards/Vocals; Lucas Skaggs (son of Ricky Skaggs), Bass Guitar and  Tucker Wilson (grandson of Buck White of The Whites), Drums.

 

BREATHE DEEP is available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide, as well as online at all major e-tailers.

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION:

Martha E. Moore

so much MOORE media 

615-746-3994

somuchmoore@charter.net

www.somuchmoore.com

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) April 6, 2010  — On the heels of the recent chart-topping release of his highly anticipated solo debut, Breathe Deep, Servant Records/Gaither Music Group recording artist Guy Penrod is impacting mainstream country radio with his debut single.  “Are You The One,” written by Tammy Hyler and Shaye Smith, is already receiving airplay at more than 75 stations across the country.  Reporting stations in six markets, including Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are playing the single, which had an official add date of March 29.

Meanwhile, Penrod’s Breathe Deep Tour launched March 25 with two sell-out performances in Akron, Ohio.  Featuring Penrod and his band, the Tour will travel to 18 cities, including Omaha, Nebraska; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Virginia Beach, Virginia, before wrapping-up May 30 in Orlando, Florida.  Beginning April 8, the Tour will feature special guest Austins Bridge.

Produced by Brent Rowan (Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton), Breathe Deep debuted at #2 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel-Christian retail chart for the week ending February 28 and entered The Billboard 200 at #108. Comprised of 13 selections focusing on Penrod’s passions—faith and family— Breathe Deep features contributions from such top Music Row writers as Billy Montana, Neal Coty, Don Poythress, and Mike Mobley, among others.

During his 14 years with the GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Penrod performed before more than 5 million people on Bill & Gloria Gaither’s Homecoming Tours and was featured on Gaither television specials airing on multiple networks.  The Gaither Vocal Band sold more than 1 million CDs and DVDs while Penrod was a member.  Prior to joining the Vocal Band, Penrod was a highly sought-after studio singer in Nashville and appeared for three years on TNN’s popular “Music City Tonight” as a vocalist in the house band.

For further information, visit www.guypenrod.com.

PR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Turning Point Media Relations, Inc.
106 Mission Court, Suite 106
Franklin, TN 37067
615-261-1818

Brian Smith, President

Emily Kohl, Manager of Public Relations
   

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 9, 2010 — Breathe Deep, the February 23 Servant Records/Gaither Music Group solo debut from acclaimed vocalist Guy Penrod, is the #2 best-selling album in the country, according to Nielsen SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel-Christian retail chart, for the week ending February 28.  Produced by Brent Rowan (Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton), Breathe Deep is also #6 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Current Contemporary Christian chart and entered The Billboard 200 at #108.

Emerging as one of the preeminent country singers in Christian music today, Penrod currently has a total of three releases in the Top 10 among five retail charts. Gaither Music Group’s The Best of Guy Penrod, featuring highlights from Penrod’s tenure with the Gaither Vocal Band, is also #1 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Southern Gospel chart for the week ending February 28, while The Best of Guy Penrod appears at #6 on Nielsen SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel-Christian retail chart.  In addition, "The Best of Guy Penrod" DVD is the best-selling title on Nielsen SoundScan’s Christian Music Video chart and #6 on Billboard’s Top Video chart.

After 14 years with the GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Penrod stepped away from the ensemble last year to pursue a solo career.  Breathe Deep, comprised of 13 selections focusing on Penrod’s passions—faith and family—features contributions from such top Music Row writers as Billy Montana, Neal Coty, Don Poythress, and Mike Mobley, among others.  The album includes the debut country single “Are You The One,” and the debut Southern Gospel single “The Maker Of Them All."

For further information, visit www.guypenrod.com.

PR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Turning Point Media Relations, Inc.
106 Mission Court, Suite 106
Franklin, TN 37067
615-261-1818

Brian Smith, President

Emily Kohl, Manager of Public Relations
   

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Feb. 22, 2010 — Breathe Deep, the debut solo recording from Guy Penrod, acclaimed vocalist and former member of the legendary Gaither Vocal Band, is slated to release tomorrow. Produced by veteran hit maker Brent Rowan (Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton), Breathe Deep is comprised of 13 country selections focusing on faith and family.

With contributions from such top Music Row writers as Billy Montana, Neal Coty, Don Poythress, and Mike Mobley, among others, Penrod’s Servant Records/Gaither Music Group release features the debut country single “Are You The One,” and the debut Southern Gospel single “The Maker Of Them All.”

“Breathe Deep touches on how fast our kids grow-up, how soon our parents grow old, and how precious those moments in between are,” Penrod says. “I believe country is one of the best genres of music from which to tell the American story; songs can literally become modern-day parables on how to live life. In fact, there's a lot of 'gospel' on the 13 songs we recorded—not my answers, but God's way wrapped in everyday language with a country feel."

“I live in the country on a farm in a log house, drive a tractor and a Ford F-350,” he continues. “But whether a listener lives in a Manhattan high rise and goes to work in a limo, at the end of the day 'life is life' and we all have joys and heartaches as well as similar basic needs and desires. That's the common thread that runs through my music that I hope everyone can identify with."

After 14 years with the GRAMMY® and Dove Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Penrod stepped away from the ensemble last year to pursue a solo career. Prior to his tenure with the Vocal Band, he was an in-demand session singer in Nashville and appeared for three years on TNN's popular "Music City Tonight" as a vocalist in the show’s house band. Penrod and his wife, Angie, are the parents of eight children, whom they homeschool.

Breathe Deep, a Servant Records/Gaither Music Group release, is distributed by EMI CMG Distribution.

For further information, visit www.guypenrod.com.

PR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Turning Point Media Relations, Inc.
106 Mission Court, Suite 106
Franklin, TN 37067
615-261-1818

Brian Smith, President

Emily Kohl, Manager of Public Relations

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(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Jan. 11, 2010 — Acclaimed vocalist Guy Penrod has signed an exclusive recording agreement with Gaither Music Group.  His highly-anticipated solo debut, Breathe Deep, is set to release next month and will feature 13 country selections focusing on faith and family.

Penrod was a member of Southern Gospel’s legendary Gaither Vocal Band for 14 years before departing the GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning ensemble in 2009 to pursue a solo career.  He is co-managed by Charles Dorris and Gerald Roy of DR Management and is booked by Charles Dorris & Associates.

"I will be forever grateful to the Gaither Vocal Band and the fans around the world who have loyally supported me all these years," said Penrod.  "Their encouragement has given me wings to fly solo, and I couldn’t be more excited about my new music.  It’s my desire that my longtime fans will wholeheartedly embrace these new songs, and I’m also looking forward to making many more friends as we share this music with an even broader audience."

“Guy played an unforgettable role in the Gaither Vocal Band’s award-winning history," said Barry Jennings, president, Gaither Music Group.  "Now, after launching out on his own in 2009, he has created a recording that really brings together the things that have always been close to his heart: faith and family.  Gaither Music Group is very proud to release his first solo recording and we look forward to watching him succeed as a solo artist.”

Founded by Christian music pioneer Bill Gaither, Nashville-based Gaither Music Group is home to such artists as The Isaacs, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, and Mark Lowry, among other top names.  Gaither Music Group is an EMI CMG distributed label. 

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CHARLES DORRIS LAUNCHES CONSULTING PRACTICE AND BOOKING AGENCY

(Nashville, TN) August 21, 2009 – Twenty-eight year music veteran Charles Dorris (above, left) has launched two new companies: CDA Consulting and Charles Dorris & Associates.

CDA Consulting focuses on live events, artist growth strategies, brand enhancement, tour sponsorships and connecting to the family friendly and faith-based marketplace. “Live music and events are key revenue streams for artists, promoters and others. Many entities want to maximize income from this lucrative area and are seeking input,” says Dorris. “CDA Consulting offers guidance and strategic analysis in helping music and entertainment clients determine and achieve their goals.” The company’s initial consulting clients include: World Vision, iTickets, Executive Music Group, syndicated columnist John Rosemond, Grace Productions and Psalm 98 Productions.

Due to the growing demand for strategic booking campaigns, Dorris has also formed Charles Dorris & Associates, a booking agency focusing on representing special events, project oriented tours and select artists. As part of this growth, Dorris has hired veteran agent Jill Fetters (above, right) to coordinate booking activity. Fetters was most recently agent for Annie Moses Band and brings extensive contacts with Music Ministers, Worship Leaders and Performing Arts Centers.

Initial clients that Charles Dorris & Associates represents across the board in all markets include: Integrity's Deeper Worship Tour, featuring Paul Baloche, Brian Doerksen and Kathryn Scott; Heather Payne and Mark Harris. The company also represents Ronnie Milsap, who just released his first Gospel album, and Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. in the Christian market, while representing Bill Miller, Carpenter & May and Annie Moses Band in the performing arts center market. Other signings are being finalized and will be announced soon.

CDA Consulting and Charles Dorris & Associates, LLC are located at:

Charles Dorris & Associates, LLC
The Maxx Centre
277 Mallory Station Road, Suite 130
Franklin, TN 37067
615-236-1684, 615-236-3000 Fax
www.charlesdorrisandassociates.com

During his time in the music business, Dorris has been involved in the careers of such genre leading artists as Switchfoot,
Kirk Franklin, Steven Curtis Chapman, CeCe Winans, 4 Him, Point Of Grace, Jaci Velasquez, Sandi Patty, Reba
McEntire, Randy Travis, Diamond Rio, Ronnie Milsap and many others.

Dorris was most recently Senior Vice President and Head of Christian Music for the William Morris Agency. He
previously had his own agency, which he sold to William Morris Agency in 1993. Currently serving on the Executive
Committee of the Gospel Music Association, he has also served two terms as GMA Board Chairman (2005-2009). Dorris
has further served as president and is a current board member of Rocketown in Nashville.