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XM Radio's enLighten 34 celebrates "Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Day"

In a recent conversation with XM's Dan Dixon ... Ernie talked about his life in Southern Gospel music, the activities of the group and his late father-in-law, George Younce. You'll hear the best of that interview session in 12 vignettes, with each including a selection from Signature Sound's most recent CD or a favorite from one of their previous recordings ... beginning at 10 AM ET and at the top of each hour through 9 PM ET on Wednesday, the 6th ... exclusively on enLighten.
XM's enLlighten can be heard on XM Satellite Radio Channel 34, XM Radio OnLine Channel 34, AOL Radio as XM enLighten and on DirecTV Channel 828.

Wanted to let you all know that our offices will be closed from August 30th to September 12th...
You will still be able to order products online from our store but those orders will not be filled until the office reopens ... 

Also ... starting this fall the Ernie Haase and Signature Sound offices will be open Tuesday through Friday each week and will be closed each Saturday through Monday.

The Summer’s Most Successful Southern Gospel Concert Tour Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, on stage, performing beforea sold-out Will Rogers Auditorium in Ft Worth, TX.

Multi-Talented Quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Achieves National Sales Honor

Visit www.erniesigsound.com for updates regarding the release date, as well as other exciting Signature Sound happenings.

Photo Cutline for attached jpg: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound members (pictured l-r: Doug Anderson, Ernie Haase, Ryan Seaton, Tim Duncan and Roy Webb) holding plaques commemorating their Gold sales status achievement from RIAA.
Congratulations
SSQ for your Gold Record
Alexandria, IN -Multi-talented quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound recently received notification that the quartet's debut video release, which soared to the top of Billboard Magazine's Music Video Chart, debuting at #3, has achieved Gold sales status by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). This honor commemorates the sale of more than 50,000 units. (At press time, DVD sales have exceeded 72,000.) The DVD is available through the Gaither Gospel Series. Bill Gaither, President of Gaither Music Group, recently presented Ernie Haase & Signature Sound with plaques, celebrating this accomplishment. "I can't tell you how excited I am for these young guys to be jumping off the gate so quickly," Gaither stated. "I'm very proud of them." In addition to the video achieving Gold sales status, the group's self-titled debut CD currently is boasting sales in excess of 85,000 units, with combined DVD and CD sales exceeding 150,000.

On the heels of the success of their debut video, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will record a brand new live concert video in Paducah, KY, at the Carson Four Rivers Center on August 5. The quartet will share many of their popular hits, as well as several brand new songs before the sold-out crowd. The video is expected to be released in early 2007.
Visit  www.erniesigsound.com for updates regarding the release date, as well as other exciting Signature Sound happenings

The Grand Rapids Press Group mixes tried and true sound, modern moves

GRAND RAPIDS -- Singer Ernie Haase says his gospel group Signature Sound is a blend of old and new.
"I just love the art form of the pure, old fashioned quartet," said Haase, 41, from his Stow, Ohio, home.
"But I wanted to have a translated version -- like the amplified version of the Bible in today's language. In this MTV generation, people have to see it as well as hear it," he said.
After 10 years as the tenor voice of the famed Cathedral Quartet -- and a stint as a solo artist -- Haase crafted a new quartet with a hip look and some stage choreography; yet with the old time, four-voice harmony which has remained popular through the decades.
They demonstrate their combination with smart steps through peppy songs such as "Trying To Get A Glimpse."
"That one's on steroids -- it's high octane," Haase said.

Mixing it up

Signature Sound debuted more than three years ago, tightening their music and stage presentation, and developing a repertoire of songs, current and classic.
They established a relationship with industry giant Bill Gaither and his Homecoming organization.
Now, the group records on the Gaither record label and is spotlighted on his successful videos and concert tours -- such as the sold-out show at Van Andel Arena in May.
"We get to venues early, and walk through our show and moves," said the artist of their work regimen.
"Some things happen off the cuff. And if they work, we keep them in the concert."
Signature Sound's best known songs include "Stand By Me" and the Gaither-penned ballad "Then Came The Morning."
They scored a No. 1 Southern gospel hit, "Do You Want To Be Forgiven?" from their most recent, self-titled CD.

Meet the group

Bass singer Tim Duncan gets more than his share of solos. Other members include lead singer Ryan Seaton, baritone Doug Anderson and keyboardist Roy Webb.
Haase, an Evansville, Ind., native, grew up liking sports as well as on-stage performing.
"I was the only guy on the high school sports teams who was also in the spring musical and fall drama," he recalled.
The artist had a special tutelage during his decade with the Cathedrals, performing with noted bass singer -- and Haase's father-in-law -- George Younce.
He also sang with Younce for two years in the Old Friends Quartet with another legend, the late Jake Hess.
"I learned a lot with The Cathedrals, but even more with the Old Friends. And that has all helped make Signature Sound what it is," Haase said.
Younce died in April 2005. A recent Gaither video highlighting Signature Sound pays tribute to him.
Next month, the ensemble is recording a DVD/CD project which will emerge in 2007.
The group's hard work is another "old school" characteristic of Signature Sound.  Haase recalled an auditorium concert on a hot Georgia day when the electric power suddenly went out on the crowd of 2,000.

"After waiting a while, we went back out there with no microphones, speakers, or air conditioning, and just sang with the piano," Haase said.
"We sang for three hours, and I sweat through my shirt, my jacket -- I think even my shoes were wet. But you earn respect, and the show goes on."

©2006 Grand Rapids Press By Terry Deboer

Summer 2006 Video Shoot

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Ernie Haase & Signature Sound ... in the dark!

Friday night was the Atlanta stop on the Summer Spectacular tour of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. The doors opened at Roswell Street Baptist in Marietta, GA at 6:30. Then, at about 6:32, a super storm hit with wind (strong enough to blow a portal-potty across the parking lot) and then the lights went out.

Funny thing is how the lights went completely out in the auditorium itself, while the lights stayed on in the hallway. Then, fire alarms went off with a voice on a loudspeaker declaring an emergency and to find an exit. Thankfully, no one freaked or even left the building because, also thankfully, there was no emergency.

So, from 6:30 until about 8:45, there was no power or lights in the sanctuary. Ernie and the guys started singing shortly after 7:30 (when the concert was supposed to start), but did so most of that time in the dark and a cappella. It gave Roy great opportunity to use his comedy and rib Ernie a lot. Funny stuff.

I have taken pictures and even a video clip - but because the lights were out, the pictures are not very clear.

The air conditioning in the church never really did come on, so it was like an oven there... where, just before the storm, my car's temperature gauge read 105 degrees!

Where some artists would cancel or delay the show (and frankly, after about 45 minutes of winging it with no power, I expected the group to take a break or wait it out... ), Signature Sound kept on singing and talking throughout the whole ordeal with no signs of stopping. For part of the time they somehow managed to power a portion of their lighting and sound systems. (Ernie at one point was working on connecting the bus generator to the sound and lights). The minimum setup was short-lived (not sure why), because during one song, at the end of a verse, it all went dark again. Somebody used a flashlight as a spotlight to provide an eerie kind of glow onto Ernie and the guys. But, they were determined to sing their way through the mess and, eventually, it paid off as the power company had everything restored and the show continued on.

A Conversation With Ernie Haase And Politics, Patriotism, & Pride

From SSQ Newsletter,  George's grave site. He loved red roses ..... this picture was taken on April 11th 2006 .... the 1 year anniversary of his home going. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH GEORGE!!!!!
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Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Participate In National Day of Prayer Observances in Nation's Capital

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Gospel music's award-winning group, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, performed at two of the Washington, DC events commemorating the 55th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer today.  The five members of Signature Sound attended a White House breakfast event at 8:30 a.m., as did President Bush and members of his cabinet, along with Mrs. Shirley Dobson, chairman of the 2006 National Day of Prayer.
Signature Sound performed at a morning event at the Pentagon and later at the Cannon House Office Building, earning standing ovations for their two songs, "I Pledge Allegiance" and "Glory To God In The Highest."  Among the speakers for the events were Mrs. Dobson, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and several Congressmen.  Members of the House and Senate were among those in attendance.  Ernie Haase, founder of the group that recently released their first project on Bill Gaither's Gaither Music Group label, remarked, "We are very humbled to be included in such a wonderful event which was commemorated not only in Washington, DC, but across our country today.  The President said the greatest thing we could do for him is to pray for him, and each of the guys in Signature Sound left resolved to lift both President and Mrs. Bush up in prayer at every opportunity."
 Established in 1952 and proclaimed by President Bush and the governors of all 50 states, the National Day of Prayer, whose 2006 theme was America, Honor God, is held the first Thursday in May each year.  Author and pastor, Henry Blackaby, served as honorary chairman of the  National Day of Prayer Task Force.

SSQ Participate In National Day of Prayer  Observances in Nation's Capital

   Established in 1952 and proclaimed by President Bush and the governors of all 50 states, the National Day of Prayer, whose 2006 theme was America, Honor God, is held the first Thursday in May each year.  Author and pastor, Henry Blackaby, served as honorary chairman of the  National Day of Prayer Task Force.

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Music, humor light up crowd at gospel event
By: Rebecca Ross

Gospel music fans enjoyed a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, good time during the Gaither Vocal Band's performance Friday night at the Pensacola Civic Center.

Vehicles, including several church vans and buses, packed the Civic Center parking lots, as a predominantly older audience, sprinkled with families and young children, filled most of the seats available for the show.

The evening opened with the Gaither Vocal Band, fronted by Bill Gaither, and opening act Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, singing together as they trooped through the floor-level audience on their way to the stage.

Gaither, who has enjoyed a long career that includes five Grammy awards and more than 40 albums, greeted cheering fans with the joking remark, "This is the men's night. It's just a bunch of ugly old guys up here singing for you tonight."

The good-natured humor continued with opening quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. The four young men kept audiences laughing at their on-stage banter and singing along with their upbeat, pitch-perfect harmonies that included "Pray for Me" and "Dry Bones."

Born-again Christian comic Jeff Allen followed with a short set of popular, family-friendly material, earning the praise of Gaither, who said that Allen was proof that comedy didn't have to be "wild" to be successful.

Gaither spent some time chatting amiably to audience, prompting several hearty "Amen's" that could be heard throughout the Civic Center, before being joined by his Vocal Band.

The quartet performed a number of gospel favorites and had fans on their feet, clapping for more.

Congratulations  SSQ Singing News Magazine’s Number One Song

March 2006
“Do You Want To Be Forgiven”
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New Book SSQ Family Album

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
The Family Album
Price $10.00 Order can be made at the link below

Enjoy this story of the "birth of a dream" ... Take a look inside the life of the guys and the stories of how they came to the place they are today ...
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Nominations For The 37th Annual GMA Music Awards

Congratulations
On your Nominations at the GMA
Ernie, Ryan, Doug, Tim, Roy, & David

New Artist of the Year
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound;
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Lari Goss; Gaither Music Group

Nominees for the 2006 SGN Music Awards are listed below

Congratulations
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
 

SONG OF THE YEAR:	"Do You Want to Be Forgiven?" (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:2	"Do You Want to Be Forgiven?" (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
PACESETTER:	Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
MALE GROUP OF THE YEAR:	Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR:	"Roy Webb" (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN ALBUM OF THE YEAR:	Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHERN SONG OF THE YEAR:	"Do You Want to Be Forgiven?" (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
SPECIAL EVENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR	Bill & Gloria Gaither Present Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
BEST LIVE PERFORMER:	"Do You Want to Be Forgiven?" (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound begin their new CD