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The LeFevre Quartet Working On Canaan Records Debut Project
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (3-10-07) Canaan Records newest recording artist, The LeFevre Quartet, is currently in the studio working on their debut project with Producer Jason Webb. Mike, David, Stacy and Gus are fairly new to the Southern Gospel circuit, however this exciting group of men is quickly becoming known for their fresh four-part harmony, exceptional live performances and soul-stirring songs.
Their latest work is no exception and will include the classic LeFevre Quartet sound with songs by notable songwriters such as Sue Smith and Joel Lindsey, as well as Canaanland writers Kenna Turner West and Lee Black. The album will also feature several songs by group members, David Staton and Gus Gaches, who were also recently signed to Canaanland Publishing. In an album where nothing but high-caliber songwriting and superior vocals abound, this project is already creating a buzz among industry professionals. Canaan Records and Word Entertainment will release The LeFevre Quartets debut album July 1, 2008 worldwide. The first single from the project will ship to radio in May.
Jason Webb commented, "It has been such a great experience working with the LeFevre Quarteton their latest project. They have an amazing vocal sound andI am extremely happy with the songs we have chosen. I can't wait foreveryone to hear this new album."
Mike LeFevre continued, Jason is a great person as well a great musician. Without a doubt, he has pulled the best out of the guys of The LeFevre Quartet. I believe that God placed Jason in our lives to help grow this ministry to its full potential. The whole group is tremendously excited about the new project. We hope everyone enjoys it as much as we have enjoyed recording it.
The LeFevres are one of the oldest, most awarded and respected family names in the world of Gospel music. After a career that spanned nearly six decades, the LeFevres retired in the mid 1970's, but a second generation LeFevre was just setting out to make his own mark in Southern Gospel music. Mike LeFevre, nephew to the first lady of Gospel music herself, Eva Mae, began singing professionally with The Alphus LeFevre singers. In the early eighties Mike sang briefly with the Singing Americans, and from 1985 to 1992 he was the smooth baritone voice for the very successful Gold City.
Mike took some much needed time off, but now he is back with what he believes is Gospel music history in the making. The LeFevres were always pioneers and innovators in Southern Gospel music and Mike continues to make his mark by forming the first group in several years to bear the legendary LeFevre name. Mike has prayerfully and carefully picked the members that make up the new quartet. If you were a fan of the LeFevres, Mike and the guys will take you back with fresh, new arrangements of some very well known LeFevre hits. When you see the group live, don't expect to only hear the old LeFevre songs from yesteryear. This quartet has great new music and a great new sound that will win them fans of all ages. The quartet's members, both individually and collectively, share one common goal and purpose - to exalt and glorify the name of Jesus.
Hoppers To Host Fan Appreciation Concert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (3-3-07) On April 4, 2008, The Hoppers & The Original Hopper Brothers & Connie, in conjunction with Ray Flynn Promotions, will host a fan appreciation concert at the Reynolds Auditorium located in Winston-Salem, NC.
Exactly one year ago, The Hoppers performed at the auditorium to a sold-out crowd and filmed two brand new DVDs entitled The Ride Live and Celebration 50. These two spectacular DVDs are scheduled for release by Canaan Records and Word Entertainment on April 1st. In addition to enjoying two rich and anointed concert events, viewers will also enjoy visually exciting High-Definition experiences filmed live at the auditorium. Fans can view a unique video sample at www.thehoppers.com . Because of the production distractions and time constraints put on the live taping, The Hoppers decided to offer a fan appreciation concert for those in attendance. In addition, The Hoppers would like to celebrate the release of the new DVDs and host a concert for fans who have supported their ministry and Ray Flynn Promotions for numerous years.
Reynolds Auditorium is a very special place for The Hoppers. Claude went there as a young man to his first Gospel concert and it was there he was inspired to go home and challenge his brothers to create the Hopper Brothers Quartet around 1956. The theater was built high on a hilltop over looking Winston-Salem by the Reynolds family of the R J Reynolds Tobacco Co. The facility has recently undergone a 7 million dollar historical renovation. The Hoppers and Ray Flynn Promotions invite everyone to attend this special night of music!
Connie Hopper To Host Brand New Television Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2-27-07) The distinguished Connie Hopper has been named host of a brand new television show set to air this Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (EST) on Total Christian Network (TCT) in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC/Piedmont Triad market on Channel 61. The pilot show was taped earlier this week at The Hopper’s Farm Studio in North Carolina and will immediately be posted at www.thehoppers.com after the initial airing on TCT.
The first edition, of the yet to be named show, features Connie sharing heartfelt scriptural introductions to several selections from The Hopper’s Canaan Records debut project, The Ride, as well as their DVD, The Ride Live, which releases April 1st. Upcoming shows are set to include all of the Hoppers: Dean, Mike, Kim and Claude, as well as other notable artists and pastors. The new show is filmed in High-Definition and produced by Mike Hopper, Dean Hopper, Adam Wagner, Glenn Bailey and Jimmy Patterson, who is noted for being the videographer for the Beth Moore and Anne Graham Lotzs Ministries. This unforgettable television show on TCT will initially run in the local NC market while The Hoppers are adjusting their tour schedule to accommodate the production schedule. Once they have refined the production process, it will be expanded to a nationwide and then a global market. Sponsorships are also available by contacting Dennis Sparks at The Hoppers Heritage Foundation (dennis@thehoppers.com or 336-548-2968).
Recently, The Hoppers celebrated their number one song, “I'm Just Waiting For My Ride,” at a party hosted by Canaan Records in Nashville, Tenn. America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music claimed the number one spot on the National Radio Chart during the month of March for the hit written by Ronny Hinson, who also made a guest soloist appearance on the single.
“I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” can be found on the group's debut Canaan Records project, The Ride, as well as their brand new Celebration 50 DVD, which is set to release April 1, 2008 through Canaan Records and Word Entertainment. The soundtrack is available on Word Entertainment's Studio Series at retailers nationwide and digitally through www.itunes.com www.itunes.com .
A concept video highlighting “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” is currently available for download at www.thehoppers.com. The video includes the award-winning Hoppers along with songwriter Ronny Hinson performing the number one song. The “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” concept video can be downloaded to your I-Pod or I-Tunes library and is free of charge.
In addition to the enormous success of their last single, The Hoppers brand new single, “Yahweh,” is currently playing on radio stations worldwide and is already becoming a favorite among fans.
Last week, The Gospel Music Association announced their nominees for the 39th Annual DOVE Awards. The Hoppers picked up three nominations for Southern Gospel Album of the Year (The Ride), Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (“I'm Just Waiting For My Ride”) and Choral Collection (Let The Redeemed Say So).
The Hoppers and Canaan Records are pleased to offer an additional DVD release on April 1st entitled The Ride Live. In addition to enjoying two rich and anointed concert events, viewers will also enjoy visually exciting high-definition experiences filmed live at the Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem, NC. You can view a unique video sample at www.thehoppers.com.
Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Mike were recently awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Mike Easley. The Hoppers are proud to commemorate their 50 year anniversary through a series of Hopper's Heritage Concerts that include performances by The Original Hopper Brothers and Connie. The group began their quest in music as a sharecropping family of eleven children where five of the seven brothers began singing at local churches under the direction of their mother. In 1957, as young adults, four of the brothers began the Hopper Brothers Quartet. In 1960, Connie Shelton joined their ranks as the piano player and later married Claude, the manager of the group. Connie's popularity eventually caused the group to change its name to The Hopper Brothers and Connie. In 1964, the group entered and won the talent contest at the National Quartet Convention in Nashville, TN. The Hoppers have evolved over the years and now is comprised of Claude and Connie, their two sons Mike and Dean and Deans wife, Kim. The group recently signed with Canaan Records, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, where they nationally released their hit album, The Ride. This group has received nearly every award possible in their field of music including being presented with Favorite Mixed Group on numerous occasions. They average singing to over 1 million concert goers in over forty states and five countries per year..
Canaan Records Announces Solo Recording Agreement
With Kim Hopper
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2-25-07) Nashville based Canaan Records is pleased to announce a solo recording agreement with popular soprano Kim Hopper. Kim is one of the country's most dynamic and awarded voices in Gospel Music. As a small child, Kim first began singing with her brothers as a part of the talented musical family, The Greenes. Kim sang with her family for ten years before marrying Dean Hopper in November 1988, and in the following year, she joined The Hoppers. During her years with The Hoppers, Kim has garnered the Singing News Favorite Soprano Award 11 times in a row and Favorite Female Vocalist an amazing four years.
Kim is currently in the studio working on her debut Canaan Records project, which is set to release this summer. “It's been several years since Kim released a solo project. As this project comes together, I can definitely see it was well worth the wait. Musically, Kim lives up to every award she has received, but of much greater importance, she lives out every song she sings. We're proud to have her as part of our Canaan family,” commented Dave Clark, General Manager of Canaan Records.
Kim will continue to travel and record with her family, The Hoppers, who are also Canaan artists. Kim and Dean have two beautiful girls, Karlye Jade, born in October of 1994 and Lexus Jazz, born January 2005. They make their home in Summerfield, NC.
Recently, The Hoppers celebrated their number one song, “I'm Just Waiting For My Ride”, at a party hosted by Canaan Records in Nashville, Tenn. America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music claimed the number one spot on Singing News Magazine's National Radio Chart during the month of March for the hit written by Ronny Hinson, who also made a guest soloist appearance on the single.
Last week, The Gospel Music Association announced their nominees for the 39th Annual DOVE Awards. The Hoppers picked up three nominations for Southern Gospel Album of the Year (The Ride), Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (“I'm Just Waiting For My Ride”) and Choral Collection (Let The Redeemed Say So).
The number one hit featuring Kim and the rest of The Hoppers, “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” can be found on the group's debut Canaan Records project, The Ride, as well as their brand new Celebration 50 DVD, which is set to release April 1, 2008 through Canaan Records and Word Entertainment. The soundtrack is available on Word Entertainment's Studio Series at retailers nationwide and digitally through www.itunes.com.
A concept video highlighting “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” is currently available for download at www.thehoppers.com. The video includes the award-winning Hoppers along with songwriter Ronny Hinson performing the number one song. The “I’m Just Waiting For My Ride” concept video can be downloaded to your I-Pod or I-Tunes library and is free of charge.
In addition to the enormous success of their last single, The Hoppers brand new single, “Yahweh”, is currently playing on radio stations worldwide and is already becoming a favorite among fans.
The Hoppers and Canaan Records are pleased to offer an additional DVD release on April 1st entitled The Ride Live. In addition to enjoying two rich and anointed concert events, viewers will also enjoy visually exciting high-definition experiences filmed live at the Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem, NC. You can view a unique video sample at www.thehoppers.com.
Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Mike were recently awarded the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine by North Carolina Governor Mike Easley. The Hoppers are proud to commemorate their 50 year anniversary through a series of Hopper's Heritage Concerts that include performances by The Original Hopper Brothers and Connie. The group began their quest in music as a sharecropping family of eleven children where five of the seven brothers began singing at local churches under the direction of their mother. In 1957, as young adults, four of the brothers began the Hopper Brothers Quartet. In 1960, Connie Shelton joined their ranks as the piano player and later married Claude, the manager of the group. Connie's popularity eventually caused the group to change its name to The Hopper Brothers and Connie. In 1964, the group entered and won the talent contest at the National Quartet Convention in Nashville, TN. The Hoppers have evolved over the years and now is comprised of Claude and Connie, their two sons Mike and Dean and Deans wife, Kim. The group recently signed with Canaan Records, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, where they nationally released their hit album, The Ride. This group has received nearly every award possible in their field of music including being presented with Favorite Mixed Group on numerous occasions. They average singing to over 1 million concert goers in over forty states and five countries per year.
Kim Hopper and General Manager of Canaan Records, Dave Clark.
Kim Hopper and General Manager of Canaan Records, Dave Clark along with several musicians in the studio while recording tracks for Kims debut Canaan Records project.
