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April 8, 2012 --

"After many years, the Lord has fulfilled a dream of mine. Along with College Heights Baptist Church ministries, we will be starting a new program called The Veranda, focusing on senior adult care and a congregational respite program for seniors and their families. To hear more about this program, we invite you to a special concert event benefiting The Veranda at College Heights. The concert is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 at College Heights Baptist Church in Gallatin, TN. Featured guests include Debra Talley of the Talleys, Tribute Quartet, Aaron Wilburn, Debbie Westbrook Bennett, Michael Brashear and the College Heights Baptist Church choir directed by Steve Hurst. For more information, contact Mary Anne Oglesby at 615-452-4952"

-Mary Anne Oglesby

Tribute is TICKLED to have it and it's members nominated 9 categories!

Thank you to ALL who voted Tribute in the following categories:

Traditional Quartet

Young Artist - Riley Clark

Horizon Individual - Riley Clark

Lead - Gary Casto

Baritone - Josh Singletary

Bass - Anthony Davis

Musician - Josh Singletary

Album - The Waiting Is Over

Song - Homecoming Day

For the entire list of nominees, visit Singing News HERE

National Quartet Convention announces the NQC Music Awards

Louisville, KY – The National Quartet Convention has announced the creation of a brand new awards presentation called the NQC Music Awards. In partnership with the Southern Gospel Music Guild, NQC plans to present these awards on Friday afternoon during the Friday afternoon Showcase Spectaculars in Freedom Hall.

"This awards presentation will be unique in several ways," states Clarke Beasley, NQC Executive Vice President. "I believe we can expect a very large voting base to participate and much interest will be generated by the fact that awards will be given in both fan popularity and professional excellence divisions."

There will be two divisions of awards that will be presented. The first division will be the Fan Awarded categories where awards will be determined by fan voting. To participate in the voting, all that is required is to sign up on the NQC e-mail list. There is no purchase of anything required. The second division will be the Industry Awarded Categories which will be determined by the music professionals that participate as exhibitors during the National Quartet Convention.

The Southern Gospel Music Guild is an important partner in this process in that the SGMG will determine the category criteria as well as screen entries for eligibility. The SGMG professional membership will also determine the recipient of the annual Les Beasley Award, given to a person or company that has made a significant impact in the field of Gospel Music.

To participate in the voting of the NQC Music Awards by signing up on the NQC e-mail list, just go to www.nqconline.com. A complete schedule of events set to take place during the 2012 National Quartet Convention may also be obtained there.

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About the Southern Gospel Music Guild: In 1986, several Southern Gospel music leaders decided the industry needed an organization to foster the growth of the Southern Gospel music genre. Through the years, the Guild has grown to include every facet of the Southern Gospel music industry, encompassing artists (full-time and part-time), record companies, radio, promoters, publishers, distributors, talent management, media representatives, and booking agents. These professionals work together collectively to expand the economic base of the Southern Gospel Music industry.

Group manager, Gary Casto says, "We feel this will be an asset to our ministry in the cyber world - another way to connect with our friends. People prefer transparency with artists and we feel this is a great way to be just that!"

Each member will frequently post and expound on any random topic of their choosing. "I believe this is important. Not because, it's the 'thing to do' or 'everyone else is' but, because it's another outlet to share our hearts as followers of Christ", pianist/baritone, Josh Singletary, comments.

You can check out the blog here. If you already have a Tumblr account, you can follow "Tribute Times." For more information on Tribute, you can visit TributeQuartet.com.

The All New TributeQuartet.com

Nashville, TN- Tribute Quartet is pleased to announce the
launch of their recently reconstructed website. The new site has lots of great
features, many of which one would expect; bios, contact information, online
store, schedule and photo gallery, to name a few. The quartet also included a
new item called Tribute TV, where special episodes of things that happen on the
road will be frequently uploaded. The site is very user-friendly and will also
include articles and features written by the group members themselves. The site
is easily accessible on mobile devices including Smart Phones, iPhones and
iPads.

Bring your family! This will be a FREE concert located at TBN Hendersonville 1 Music Village Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075!

You DON'T want to miss this!

Tribute and Donnie McClurkin ©2011 Tribute Quartet, Inc

TRIBUTE QUARTET PERFORMS AT THE DELTA CALL

Nashville, TN—On Monday, May 30th, Tribute Quartet performed at the benefit concert, The Delta Call, an event held to raise funds for the tornado and flood stricken areas in the Delta States. Before a crowd of several thousand people at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, AL, Tribute sang their latest single, “Bring On The Joy,” from their new upcoming CD, “The Waiting Is Over,” slated for national release in mid-summer. They also performed “I Am Healed” to an enthusiastic crowd who eagerly embraced that song’s message given the nature of the concert. The event was hosted by TBN and Pastor Donnie McClurkin, and also featured such artist as CeCeWinans, Karen Wheaton, VaShawn Mitchell, Three Bridges, and many others.

Tribute manager and lead vocalist Gary Casto says, “We are so honored to have been a part of this great night of music for the cause of Christ and the wonderful people of the Delta States who were so devastated by the recent storms. Pastor McClurkin and the entire staff of TBN made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. We certainly thank them for the opportunity to share our music with the great people who came to support the event.”

The Delta Call is slated to air on Wednesday, June 1st, on the nightly Praise The Lord broadcast on TBN. Check your local listing for times.

Due for July, 19th release: "The Waiting Is Over" ©2011 Tribute Quartet, Inc.

Well, it's been a long time coming. Tribute has been finishing their latest recording effort entitled, "The Waiting Is Over". This project, produced by Roger Talley, contains eleven powerful songs that are sure to reach to the coarsest of spirits.

Gary Casto, manager and emcee states, "We hope this CD is an inspiration to all who hear it, just as it has been to us through the recording process. Though, we've had some trials and, no doubt, so has everyone else, it's nice to be reminded that the waiting IS over and it's time to live in joy with this victorious life!"

BUT, the waiting isn't over just yet. The release dates are set for July, 1 (digital release) and July, 19 (general release)

You can, however, preorder download and CD at CrossroadsMusic.com.

The track list is as follows:
1. Songs of Zion (Barbara Huffman/Gary Casto)
2. Makes Me Wanna Go (Brian Alvey)
3. Jesus Is Alive (Greg Lindsey)
4. Homecoming Day (Melissa Brady)
5. More Than Able (Rodney Griffin)
6. I Am (Jerry Kelso/Tim Skaggs/Roger Comer)
7. There Is A City (Barbara Huffman/Marcia Henry)
8. The Climb (Barbara Huffman/Gary Casto)
9. He Is Leading The Way (Ronny Hinson)
10. Save My Family (Tammie Herring)
11. Bring On The Joy (Ann Downing/Daryl Williams)