Congratulations to NPG client Mark Lowry - his new album I Love To Tell The Story-A Hymns Collection won the Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year! Lowry also joined Sandy Patti on stage to present the Artist of the Year award to TobyMac. The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards aired live on the Gospel Music Channel on April 23rd.

 
  Nashville Publicity Group held it's 6th annual Gospel Music Week showcase at Fuel Nightclub in Nashville on April 21st. The concert event featured performances by Kevin Max, American Idol finalist Chris Sligh, Joanne Cash, CO3, Carried Away, Rynn, Martha Munizzi, Tammy Trent, Washington Projects, Lecrae and many more!

 
  Joanne Cash is featured in the March 24, 2008 issue of Country Weekly - on stands now! In a "Get Cookin'" feature titled "The Cash Way," Johnny Cash's little sister shares some memories of her famous brother, and provides his personal chili recipe.

 
  VH1 Classic Presents: Aftermath: The Station Fire Five Years Later, a concert special filmed Feb. 25th in Providence, RI, will air on Easter Sunday (Mar. 23, 10pm ET). NPG was honored to handle publicity for the concert event, which featured performances by NPG clients Kevin Max and Stryper (w/ Tom Scholz and Gary Pihl of Boston), plus Tesla, Winger, Aaron Lewis (Staind), Twisted Sister, John Rich (Big & Rich), Dierks Bentley, Whiskey Falls, Gretchen Wilson and many others. All proceeds from the event benefit the Station Family Fund which aids the victims and survivors of the Station Nightclub fire.

 
  NPG client Mark Lowry has received a Dove Award nomination ("Inspirational Album of the Year") for his latest album, I Love To Tell The Story-A Hymns Collection (Spring House/Gaither Gospel Series) - produced by Paul Johnson. The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be handed out at Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry House on April 23, 2008 at 7:00pm CST. The event will air live on Gospel Music Channel.

 
  Kevin Max and Stryper will join Tesla, John Rich (Big & Rich), Gretchen Wilson, Kellie Pickler, Twisted Sister, Dierks Bentley, Randy Owen (Alabama), Tom Scholz (Boston), Aaron Lewis (Staind) and others on Feb. 25 for the Station Family Fund Relief Concert at Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, RI. The event marks the 5th anniversary of the Station Nightclub tragedy - the 4th largest nightclub fire in U.S. history (100 lives were lost). Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

 
  Kevin Max has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming motion picture The Imposter (Serendipitous Films). Filming begins in mid-January in Texas.

 
  We are excited to announce a new staff member! Lesley Moore joins Nashville Publicity Group as a publicist and office manager, effective Jan. 7th! See the "About Us" page for more info.

 
  Gospel Music Channel was on hand for the final JUMP5 concert. Don't miss their exclusive coverage on The Kitchen Sink, airing Jan. 5th at 8pm EST.

 
  Carried Away is on the cover of the Dec. issue of Focus on the Family's BRIO Magazine - available now! Pick up a copy at check out the great cover story on Canada's hottest export!

 
  JUMP5 performed their farewell concert on Dec. 16th at Rocketown in Nashville. Former group member Libby Hodges took the stage and surprised the capacity-crowd when she performed with the group for a few songs. JUMP5's final album, Hello & Goodbye, is in stores now.

 
  Congratulations to Todd Herzog, winner of Survivor: China! On Dec. 16th, Todd was named the Million dollar winner of this season's popular CBS reality show during the live finale. Just a few weeks earlier, Todd attended a JUMP5 concert in Denver (pictured here after the show with NPG's Brian Mayes).

 
  Carried Away has recorded a new song, "Snow Falls," for the Christmas season. It is available now as a free download at the all-new Carried Away Insiders (C.A.I.) fansite - www.insiders.carriedaway.ca. Visit the site and check out the free interactive video!

 
  Flagship Records pop-country duo CO3 has recorded a Christmas single, "Away In A Manger Medley," which will be available on Dec. 1st at iTunes as well as through SNOCAP on their official MySpace page - www.myspace.com/CO3music

 
  JUMP5 received a special visit from former Earth, Wind & Fire lead vocalist and lead guitarist Sheldon Reynolds at the Los Angeles area stop of their current North American tour. On Nov. 14th, they were joined on stage by Reynolds, who performed the hit EW&F classic "Shining Star" - a song JUMP5 had a hit with as well in 2003!

 
  Kevin Max will be a guest on The Logan Show's "Elvis Special" on Nov. 24th, and will perform 2 classic Elvis Presley songs with his band. Check local listings or visit www.loganshow.com

 
  JUMP5 will release the new Christmas album, Christmas Like This, on Nov. 20th for only $7.99 - exclusively through all major digital outlets including iTunes and Rhapsody.

 
  The premiere for the upcoming feature film, Christmas Memories (Uptone Pictures), will be held November 20th at the Rialto Theater in Raleigh, NC. For more info, visit the film's official website at www.christmasmemories-themovie.com

 
  Kevin Max and Joanne Cash will perform at the Johnny Cash Flower Pickin' Festival in Starkville, MS on November 4th. For more info, visit www.pardonjohnnycash.com

 
  Joanne Cash has announced plans to head to Northern Ireland for a 2-week concert tour Nov. 14 - Dec. 1.

 
  Carried Away took home an award for Pop/Contemporary Song Of The Year for "I Want You" at GMA Canada’s 29th Annual Covenant Awards on Oct. 26th. The Canadian trio is currently on tour with JUMP5.

 
  Congrats to former NPG client Denver & the Mile High Orchestra for making the Top 12 on FOX TV's new reality series, The Next Great American Band (from the producers of American Idol)! Watch Fridays at 8pm ET/7pm CT and vote!

 
  CO3 performed songs from their debut album, Determined, on Daystar's Celebration on October 18th.

 
  JUMP5 took a break from their tour to visit Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis. The group's tour was videotaped for an upcoming Elvis.com Podcast, and they stopped by Elvis Radio (Sirius Channel 13) for a live interview.

 
  JUMP5 will appear on the nationally syndicated talk show deeperLiving on Oct. 16th. Check local listings!

 
  JUMP5 will perform songs from their upcoming album, Hello & Goodbye, in front of a studio audience on Live from Studio B on Sept. 27th. The show airs at 8:30pm ET on DIRECTV Channel 321.

 
 

CO3 performed songs from their debut album, Determined, on Canada's popular talk show 100 Huntley Street on September 18th. The program also airs in the USA on the NRB Network (DIRECTV).

CO3 performed songs from their debut album, Determined, on The Harvest Show on September 14th.


 
  JUMP5's "Shoot the Moon" will be featured in Episode 3 of MTV's Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County - airing Sept. 5th at 10:30pm ET.

 
  JUMP5 took a break from their New York promo tour to grab dinner with Radio Disney artist Katelyn Tarver at Justin Timberlake's Southern Hospitality

 
  Michael Sweet helped celebrate the life of Boston lead singer Brad Delp at Bank of America Pavilion in Boston on Aug. 19th, lending his voice to the Delp's chart-topping band. Also on hand were Sammy Hagar, Godsmack and more.

 
  Rachael Lampa hit the studio in Nashville to record a duet for the upcoming debut album from Kikstart Records artist Lyrycyst. Watch for Masquerade - In stores Dec. 26th!

 
  Kevin Max is currently in the studio recording his upcoming album, The Blood - in stores Dec. 26th. The CD will include collaborations with Amy Grant (pictured in studio with NPG's Brian Mayes), Vince Gill, Chris Sligh, Joanne Cash and more.

 
  Joanne Cash was a special guest at Elvis Week 2007 in Memphis, where she appeared alongside Priscilla Presley, Elvis co-star Mary Ann Mobley, and numerous friends, family members and co-stars of the King of Rock & Roll.

 
  Joanne Cash will appear on Style Network’s Split Ends, the network’s highest rated new series. Watch the July 14th episode to see her "makeover" by America’s Next Top Model stylist "Weaven Steven."

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes stopped by Tesla's sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to visit with old friend and Tesla drummer Troy Lucketta. Watch for Tesla on tour through the end of 2007

 
  Kevin Max and his wife Amanda welcomed their second child, Wilder Liam Max, born June 6th at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Wilder, who joins big sister London, age 2, weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

 
  Joanne Cash stopped backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on April 17th to say hello to old friends including Vince Gill and the Oak Ridge Boys. Cash is pictured with The Wreckers (Michelle Branch) and NPG's Brian Mayes and Jessica Lewis.

 
  American Idol Top 10 finalist Chris Sligh stopped by the NPG Media Suite at Gospel Music Week to meet dcTalk member Kevin Max. Sligh performed dcTalk's "Wanna B Loved" on the March 6th show, earning strong praise from the judges. Catch Sligh on the American Idol Tour this summer!

 
  NPG's 5th annual Gospel Music Week Showcase was held April 23rd at BB King's Blues Club in downtown Nashville. The capacity crowd caught performances by Kevin Max, Joanne Cash, CO3, Lyrycyst, Gregory Paul Smith and more, plus surprise appearances by JUMP5 and Carried Away. The evening's highlight was a pair of Kevin Max/Joanne Cash duets, including a rocking version of Johnny Cash's "Cut You Down."

 
  Nashville Publicity Group turned 5 in April - Thank you to all of our current and past clients and associates for 5 incredible years!

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes will be a presenter at the 7th Annual KCCM Music Awards in Overland Park, KS on April 28th. Mayes will also lead a workshop for independent artists that afternoon. For more information, visit www.kccmawards.com.

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes will be a music industry panelist at the 2007 CIA Summit in Franklin, TN on March 30th. For more information, visit www.ciasummit.com.

 
  Joanne Cash releases her new album Gospel February 20th, featuring three previously unreleased performances with her brother Johnny Cash. NPG President Brian Mayes serves as Co-Executive Producer for this exciting new project.

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes is featured in the January 2007 issue of BurnLounge Magazine. Mayes was interviewed for part of an article called "Music Business: The New Model" along with members of Barenaked Ladies and The Temptations, Joanne Cash and reps from Atlantic Records, Nettwork Music Group and Fuse TV.

 
  FSS Records artist Curt Collins is currently on a national TV tour in promotion of his new self-titled CD. Collins is making more than 15 national television appearances in early '07, including visits to The Jim Bakker Show, The Harvest Show and DeeperShopping TV.

 
  NPG's resident stylist Ty Soares is currently starring on the hit reality series Beauty And The Geek 2. The show, produced by Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg (Punk’d), was picked up by MTV after running earlier this year on The WB. BATG2 airs weekdays starting November 27th (check local listings).

 
  NPG client Kevin Max (formerly of the multi-platinum group dcTalk) headlined the Viper Room in Hollywood on Nov. 22nd. NPG's Brian Mayes and Jessica Lewis joined Max at the Sunset Blvd. hot spot for the packed show.

 
  New teen pop artist (and NPG client) CALI attended the Red Carpet Premiere of the upcoming feature film Charlotte's Web on November 4th, hosted by CMT and Reba McEntire. Pictured (L-R) at the premiere are NPG's Jessica Lewis, CALI, NPG's Brian Mayes and Reba McEntire.

 
  Michael Sweet appeared on the nationally televised FamilyNet morning show At Home Live! on Oct. 5th to promote his new solo CD HIM. Sweet performed the project's first radio single, "Take My Life," and then moved to the couch to talk about the new CD, and his band Stryper, who will be back in the studio in November.

 
  Stryper frontman Michael Sweet will be a judge on this fall's debut season of Gifted, hosted by Brian Littrell (of the Backstreet Boys). The show auditioned more than 16,000 hopefuls competing for the Grand Prize which includes a major record label contract and a management deal under Johnny Wright (Making the Band 3, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Diddy and more). Pictured are Michael Sweet, Johnny Wright and Brian Littrell with cast and crew.

 
  Michael Sweet appeared on TBN's Praise the Lord broadcast on September 22nd, performing 5 songs from his new solo CD HIM as well as a few Stryper songs for an enthusiastic crowd. Also appearing on the program were hosts Matt and Lori Crouch, gospel music legend Andrae Crouch and more.

 
  Michael Sweet appeared on Tennessee Mornings on September 22nd to promote his new solo CD HIM, which was released in August. The top-rated morning show aired live on Nashville's FOX affiliate WZTV. Sweet performed the project's first radio single, "Take My Life," on the live broadcast, and then moved to the couch to talk about the new CD, the upcoming music video currently being shot in Nashville, and his band Stryper, with whom he is heading back into the studio next month.

 
  NPG president Brian Mayes was a judge for the 2006 Miss Clay County Pageant, held August 26th at the Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts in Orange Park, FL. The event was hosted by NPG client and Radio Disney star Katelyn Tarver (American Idol Juniors) and MJ Garrett (MTV's The Real World: Philadephia). Mayes, Tarver and Garrett are pictured with the winners and pageant staff. For more information, visit www.claycountypageants.com.

 
  Katelyn Tarver is appearing in Gospel Music Channel's fall TV ad campaign, along with Michael W. Smith, BarlowGirl, Audio Adrenaline, George Huff, Canton Jones and Natalie Grant. The commercial spots will air during such family friendly programs as Oprah!, Dr. Phil, 7th Heaven and more this fall.

 
  Pat Boone was a guest at Elvis Week, where he shared personal stories and memories of his former neighbor and friend. Boone also appeared on Elvis Radio (Sirius Satellite Channel 15) live from Graceland. Pictured backstage are Chris Noel (Elvis' co-star in Girl Happy), Pat Boone, Brian Mayes (NPG) and James Burton (Elvis' guitar player).

 
  NPG president Brian Mayes will be the special guest emcee for the Elvis Fan Club Presidents' Event at Elvis Week in Memphis on August 13th. The guests for the segment are actress/producer Victoria Paige Meyerink and legendary actor William Schallert - Elvis' Co-stars in the 1968 film Speedway. Mayes will talk to them about the film, ask questions and intro stories about the film and Elvis himself. For more information, visit http://www.elvis.com/elvisweek/2006/.

 
  NPG clients Michael Sweet and Bryan Duncan were presenters at the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards held in Nashville April 5th. NPG client Kent Bottenfield also appeared as a presenter during the Pre-Show ceremony. Sweet and Duncan are pictured backstage with NPG president Brian Mayes and Ricky B (Duncan's musical director).

 
  The 4th annual Nashville Publicity Group Showcase was held April 4th at NV in downtown Nashville. The line-up included new artists Brett Rush, Viktor and Heather Powers, and performances by Michael Sweet, Kevin Max, and Bryan Duncan & the Nehosoul Band (pictured) featuring a special performance by Sheldon Reynolds (formerly of Earth, Wind & Fire).

 
  NPG client Kevin Max was a guest at Graceland on March 29th. Max and his band stopped by the Memphis home of Elvis Presley where they were treated to a private tour. Max was also interviewed live on Elvis Radio (Sirius Satellite Channel 13). Photos from the visit can be found at www.Elvis.com

 
  Congratulations to former NPG client Jewels Hanson (BLU99) on being named one of the ten finalists for the 4th season of the hit TV series Nashville Star (USA Network). The season premiere featuring hosts Wynonna, Cowboy Troy and Big & Rich airs Tuesday, March 14th at 10pm/9pm CST. We're proud of you Jewels!

 
  NPG client Katelyn Tarver is headlining this spring's Radio Disney Incubator Tour, with stops planned in Los Angeles, Tampa, Charlotte, Detroit, Cleveland, Hartford and more. Opening for Katelyn is Universal/Motown artist Elijah Harris. For additional information, you can visit the official websites at www.katelyntarver.com and www.katelyntarveronline.com.

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes was a judge for the Nashville stop of the upcoming TV series Gifted (debuting on TBN in March). The winner of the national talent competition, hosted by Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell, will receive a record deal and management agreement with hitmaker Johnny Wright. Mayes was featured on Nashville's Fox 17 News, who covered the Nashville auditions at Trinity Music City.

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes was a judge and panelist for January's National Faces Going Places Showcase in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC. Mayes joined Sheldon Reynolds of the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire, Music World executive Jake McKim, actress Lanette Ware (Shaft; Bad Company) and other industry professionals for a weekend of talent showcases, panels and seminars.

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes celebrated the New Year in the Smoky Mountains, where he met actor Rick Hurst, best known for his role as "Cletus" in the hit TV series The Dukes of Hazzard!

 
  NPG artists Bryan Duncan, Jontez and Heather Powers spent December on the road with the Joy to the World Christmas Celebration Tour. Also featured on the tour: Kurt Carr, Rachael Lampa, Martha Munizzi and host Geoff Moore!

 
  NPG President Brian Mayes (pictured on the Red Carpet with Nicky Hilton) attended the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 22nd. NPG client Katelyn Tarver walked the Red Carpet to promote her debut CD Wonderful Crazy - now in stores.

 
WonderfulCrazy in stores Nov. 8th! Click below for the EPK.
 
  NPG client Katelyn Tarver (from the hit FOX TV series American Idol Juniors) opened for RCA Records recording artist and American Idol alumni Bo Bice October 9th in Mobile, AL. Katelyn's debut CD WonderfulCrazy will be in stores everywhere November 8th!
 
  We are thrilled to announce representation for Katelyn Tarver from the hit FOX series American Idol Juniors! Her debut solo CD Wonderful Crazy will be released Nov. 8. Look for Katelyn in Conair ads and the new "Barbie" movie this fall!
 
  NPG is thrilled to announce representation for the new motion picture Finding Home from Castle Hill Pictures. Finding Home has garnered numerous awards on the festival circuit including 4 Best Picture awards. Academy Award winner Louise Fletcher (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest), Academy Award nominees Geneviève Bujold (Anne Of The Thousand Days), Justin Henry (Kramer vs. Kramer), Jason Miller (The Exorcist), and rising young stars Johnny Messner (Anaconda, Tears of the Sun) and Lisa Brenner (The Patriot) star in the film. Steven Spielberg and John Landis personally consulted on this heartfelt drama which is currently in limited release and expanding weekly. For more information, visit www.FindingHomeMovie.com.
 
Congratulations to our clients Bryan Duncan and Randy Stonehill - Both have been selected for this year's Soul2Soul Honors, which recognizes extraordinary artists for their distinct achievements and unique endowments to Christian music. This year's honorees also include Jaci Velasquez, Petra and Larnelle Harris. The Soul2Soul Honors will be held Aug. 26 in Louisville, KY and taped for a future television broadcast.
 
  NPG President Brian Mayes was a guest for the start of the Backstreet Boys new world tour. Mayes is pictured with BSB-member Howie Dorough during load-in/soundcheck in Cleveland July 26th.
 
  Freelance writer and tour publicist Steve Losey has been named Director of Tour Publicity, and will launch NPG's new tour publicity division effective immediately. As Director of Tour Publicity, Losey will help launch the new division and serve as the point person for all tour publicity campaigns. His previous clients include Project 86, Andrew Carlton, Caedmon's Call and Day of Fire.
 
'THE CONNECTION' comes to Nashville for 2005! This year's conference for independent Christian musicians will be held at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville May 29-31, 2005. NPG President Brian Mayes will be on hand to meet with artists, and we are pleased to be handling the publicity again for this year's event! For more info, visit www.hearkenstudios.com/theconnection
 
 
NPG is hosting our 3rd Annual Showcase on April 12th, sponsored by CMCentral.com and Peavey. The event will be held at NV in downtown Nashville from 8pm-Midnight, and admission is free. Artists performing include Bryan Duncan, Chuckie Perez, Daniel's Window, Detour180, Fusebox, Jontez, Kainos, Sky Harbor and Tom Dolan.
 
  NPG President Brian Mayes will be a guest on "The Matter at Hand" April 15th to discuss the growing music piracy crisis. The daily talk program airs from 11am-12 noon EST on WGRC 91.3 FM (Lewisburg, PA), and can also be streamed live online at www.wgrc.com.
 
  Congratulations to BarlowGirl, Rivertribe and Billy Buchanan of Fusebox on your GMA Music Award nominations! BarlowGirl picked up 4 nods including "New Artist of the Year."
 
  NPG President Brian Mayes was interviewed by Christian Single Magazine as part of a feature on combining art and faith in music. The article will run in the July issue.
 
  NPG President Brian Mayes was interviewed recently by Music Row Magazine. The feature will run in the February issue. For more information, visit their site at www.musicrow.com.
 
  MerchPlaza has launched a new line of t-shirts designed to raise awareness for musicians' rights. Buy your shirt today at www.SupportMusiciansBuyCDs.com.
 
  Nashville Publicity Group’s “Christian Music Makeover” launches January 1st at www.christianmusicmakeover.com. Season One will feature Cross Driven Records group Daniel’s Window, and will run through June.
 
  Congratulations to our client Billy Smiley (CEO of Cul De Sac Records and Devotion Music) for having his song “Merry Christmas With Love” recorded by pop superstar Clay Aiken. The song is the title track for Clay’s highly-anticipated holiday project from RCA Records.
 
  Nashville Publicity Group congratulates Fervent Records group BarlowGirl on the tremendous success of their debut self-titled CD, and their #1 smash hit single "Never Alone!" We’re proud of you!
 
  Nashville Publicity Group President Brian Mayes was one of three judges for American Kids Grand Nationals, held September 6th at the Mansion America Theatre in Branson, Missouri . The television broadcast of this nationwide talent competition has moved from PAX to syndication, and will air in February 2005. Mayes is pictured on the set with actress/singer Jana Evans and Dr. Dale Smith, founder of American Kids Inc.