12-15-2007 Added To 2008 NQC Talent Line-Up

Thursday, September 11
Evening Concert Lineup (alphabetical order): Booth Brothers, Dixie Echoes, Dove Brothers, Everyday Driven, Gold City, Greater Vision, Greenes, Kingdom Heirs, Legacy Five, Mark Trammell Trio, McKameys, Primitives, Reggie Saddler Family, Talley Trio, Triumphant, Whisnants

Friday, September 12
Evening Concert Lineup (alphabetical order): Booth Brothers, Brian Free & Assurance, Dixie Melody Boys, Gaither Vocal Band, Greater Vision, Hoppers, Inspirations, Isaacs, Janet Paschal, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Kingdom Heirs, Legacy Five, Mark Bishop, Perrys, Poet Voices, Signature Sound

LOUISVILLE, KY(Special Release) -
The National Quartet Convention has

announced that legendary singer/songwriter, Bill Gaither, and his popular quartet, the Gaither Vocal Band, will be among the many multi-talented recording artists scheduled to appear during the 2008 National Quartet Convention. The event is set to take place during the week of September 8 through 13 at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center in Louisville, KY.

According to NQC Vice President, Clarke Beasley, The Gaither Vocal Band and popular quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, will present the Together Showcase on Thursday, September 11. "We are thrilled that Bill Gaither will be a part of the 2008 National Quartet Convention, and we look forward to the performances of the Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound," Beasley stated. "As thrilled as the NQC Board is to have them, I know our attendees and supporters will be even more thrilled be able to see these phenomenal artists on the NQC stage once again."

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, who are among the artists regularly featured on the highly successful Gaither Homecoming Tour, joined forces with The Gaither Vocal Band earlier this year to produce a DVD/CD recording, entitled Together, which was released in October, and has already boasted sales figures exceeding 50,000 units.

In addition to Thursday afternoon's Together Showcase, both The Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will also be a part of Friday night's concert line-up on September 12 in Freedom Hall. "It's no secret that I love Southern Gospel Music," Gaither commented. "It's an important part of my childhood and my musical heritage, so naturally there are few things that warm my heart quite like hearing four singers and a piano rev it up! In my mind, the only thing better than a great gospel quartet is a whole week full of them! So I'm looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the National Quartet Convention with great anticipation. It is always a wonderful time to hear lots of great quartet music and connect with old friends. This year will be great fun, as well, because The Gaither Vocal Band will be joining up with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound to sing some of the songs from our Together project, which truly fulfills my belief that two quartets are better than one!"

To obtain complete information regarding the National Quartet Convention and to purchase tickets for the all NQC events, call 1-800-846-8499 or visit www.natqc.com.
GVB and EH&SSQ Added To 2008 NQC Talent Line-Up
by Writer's Ink Publishing, Inc.

12-14-2007 Focus On The Family To Re -Broadcast "A Visit With EH&SS."

12-2007 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Kick Off New Year With Singing News Magazine's Number One Song

10-10-07 Ashton Graham Mote!

10-10-07 Rex Humbards Funeral

9-13-07 Roy Webb website

Roy Webb website is up, But most info is coming soon.
Here's what you can get to so far.
Sign up for webb News Email - Media Wallpaper,  Icons - Contract
http://roywebbmusic.com/

9-11-07 Roy Webb NQC

Roy has a booth at NQC. He plans to embark on a solo career.
He played during the Booth Brothers set on Monday night Sept 10-2007.
From: David Bruce Murray 
http://sogospelnews.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24126

8-25-07 GVB and EHSS Together - Video and Audio Bundle

The Pre-Sale starts Friday, August 24th
and product is due to start shipping the 2nd week of October 2007. 

8-23-07 Roy Webb Father Pass away

All Inquired about Roy Webb and his fathers illness you should know we just received word at our office that Roy's Father did indeed pass away this morning 8-21-07.

Please keep Roy and his entire family in your prayers.

For those who are new to our newsletter: Roy Webb resigned in May and we do wish him well as he pursues his calling in the future.

You can send cards to
Roy & Jamie Webb
P.O. Box 32
Monroe OH
45050

I am praying for your family Roy.
Sorry for your loss.
God Bless

7-09-07  Roy Webb CD is no longer available Ernie Haase & Signature Sound website

Roy Webb CD is no longer available Ernie Haase & Signature Sound website
erniehaase.musiccitynetworks.com
I don't know why they are not selling it. All I know is what I read on the internet & heard in interview Ernie has give.

June-21-07 EHSS Appearing on XM Radio's "Daniel Britt and Friends"

June-21-07 News on David Griffith & a new member Frankie Mills
                     Plus Looking for a Buss driver

June-7-07 John In The Jordan Made Music Chart History

Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley have made history . It is the first single in history to capture number one in all four leading gospel trade magazines. Singing News, Gospel Music News, and Powerhouse, American Christian Top Forty

May-30-07 Gordon Mote will be joining
 them on their "Get Away Jordan" summer tour!

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound are happy to announce that the fabulous Gordon Mote will be joining them on their "Get Away Jordan" summer tour!

Gordon is one of the most sought after keyboard musicians in Nashville.  He is on the A-List of players that are called by all the greats in Country Music from Rascal Flatts to Kenny Chesney and many many more. Not to mention He is the Keyboard player on all the Gaither Vocal Band dates and recordings and has played on EH&SS last two recordings.

Here are the 17 cites where you will encounter "The EH&SS & Gordon Mote Experience"

June 14th- Lima, OH

June 15th- Evansville, IN

July 13th - Detroit, MI

July 14th - Grand Rapids, MI

July 15th - Rockford, IL

July 20th - Lancaster, PA

July 21st - Greensboro, NC

July 26th - Littlerock, AR

July 27th - Tulsa, OK

Aug 9th - Spartanburg, SC

Aug 10th - Atlanta, GA (Cummings)

Aug 11th - Birmingham, AL

Aug 16th - Kansas City, MO (Raytown)

Aug 17th - Denver, CO 

Aug 18th - Wichita, KS

Sept 7th - Dayton, OH

Sept 8th - Akron, OH

May-29-07 Roy webb Hresigned

According to a newsletter sent out today from Ernie Haase and Signaturre Sound, Roy Webb will no longer be playing piano for the group. It has recently been reported that Roy Webb had to attend to some urgent family needs concerning his estranged father.

An on going bad situation worsened this weekend..... Roy's estranged father has been fighting cancer and is right at deaths door. Roy said it is very VERY bad! In the light of the situation and the fact that there are years and years of "issues" between them that need to somehow come to a close "Real Fast" He (Roy) felt the right thing to do was come off the road and "Deal" with these "Real Issues" of life, death, family and healing.

All the guys and the families of EHSS support Him and request prayer for Roy and his family as they wade through these uncharted waters.

Ernie
Sogospel.com

May-29-07 Roy Webb Family

An on going bad situation worsened this weekend..... Roy's estranged father has been fighting cancer and is right at deaths door. Roy said it is very VERY bad! In the light of the situation and the fact that there are years and years of "issues" between them that need to somehow come to a close "Real Fast" He (Roy) felt the right thing to do was come off the road and "Deal" with these "Real Issues" of life, death, family and healing.

All the guys and the families of EHSS support Him and request prayer for Roy and his family as they wade through these uncharted waters.

Ernie

Roy we miss you at Family Fest. I'll be praying for your family. God Bless You! Rose

May-20-07 Ryan, & Krista had a Baby girl

Congratulations 
Ryan, Krista, & Olivia On their new  Arrival

Born May 20-2007 1:07pm . She weighed in at 6lbs 15oz and was 20 inches long ....

May-18-07 Article on Ryan Seaton

Article on Ryan Seaton At SoGospelNews.com
The Sum Of The Parts - Ryan Seaton
You can read it at SoGospelNews.com or Ryan Seaton Bio  at ssqfan.com

May-17-07 Singing News Awards Finalists Announced

Male-Haase, Ernie Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Tenor-Haase, Ernie Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Baritone-Anderson, Doug Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Bass-Duncan, Tim Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Album-Get Away Jordan Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Group of the Year-Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Musician-Webb, Roy Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Congratulations Guys
Winners will be revealed Sept 13 in Louisville, Ky  NQC

 2007  Diamond Awards

Congratulations Guys
Male-Haase, Ernie Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Instrumentalists-Webb, Roy Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Group of the Year-Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Album-Get Away Jordan Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Song of The Year-"Get Away Jordan"-Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Video Of the Year-Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Artist Website-Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Voting Ends May 19-07
Voting online Diamond Awards

May-10-07 SSQ Mypage site

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound MyPage Website

May-10-07 Roy Webb New CD

May-07-07  EH&SS National Day of Prayer 2007

Signature Sound sings at the National Day of Prayer Observance at the Cannon House in Washington D.C.
To see a video clip go to: Clipshack.com

Apr 24 07   Roy Webb releases solo project
                    SoGospelLovers

Apr 10 2007 National Day Of Prayers
                       SSQ I Pledge My Allegiance 2007 Theme Song

On May 3 Big Bear Valley is invited to join the rest of the country in recognizing the National Day of Prayer. Millions across the United States will observe the 56th annual National Day of Prayer celebrating the freedom to gather, worship and pray.

This year’s theme “America, Unite in Prayer” is based on 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

“At this crucial time in history, with our armed forces engaged in a desperate struggle in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, we encourage all people of faith to set aside their differences and publicly seek God’s wisdom and direction for those in harm’s way and for our homes, communities and country,” said Shirley Dobson, National Day of Prayer task force chair. “Our founding fathers recognized the power of prayer and gathered regularly to ask for God’s blessing. We can do no less.”

Author and pastor Charles Swindoll is the 2007 honorary chairman and will address the national NDP event in Washington, D.C., to be held at the Cannon House Office Building. To highlight this year’s emphasis, Swindoll has released a new edition of his book “Intimacy with the Almighty,” which provides personal insights to guide people on their journey of faith. In addition, gospel music sensations Ernie Haase and Signature Sound have recorded “I Pledge My Allegiance,” NDP’s 2007 theme song.

The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States of America, evidenced by the Continental Congress’ proclamation in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May.

In Big Bear Valley, the National Day of Prayer gathering will begin at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel. The event is open to the public. Calvary Chapel is at 713 Stocker Road, Big Bear Lake. Go to  National Day of Prayer Website

Apr 1 2007 EH&SS Hit #1 On the May 2007 Singing News Top 80 Chart

Singing News Top 80 John In The Jordan #1 for May 2007 http://www.singingnews.com

Mar 15 2007  US Gospel Music News

EH&SS  John In The Jordan Hit #1 On Top 100 Chart
US Gospel News - April 2007 Top 100 Chart

For all his Grammys, Dove Awards and other accolades, Bill Gaither isn't satisfied.

True, his Homecoming concert series consistently ranks as one of the top-grossing tours worldwide. Along with his praise-music empire, the gospel star lends his name to DVD collections, satellite-radio shows, Caribbean cruises and an inspirational magazine.

But all that would be hollow, Gaither said, if he and his wife, Gloria, didn't give back. That's why he named this year's concert event the "Throw Your Heart Wide Open - Give It Away" Homecoming Tour. The concert comes to the Kansas Coliseum Saturday.

The tour's name was inspired by a song on his most recent Gaither Vocal Band CD, Gaither said in a phone interview.

"We hope to encourage people to give to causes out there in Wichita, or in Africa," he said.

Whether you make a contribution to an overseas charity or donate your time closer to home, service is a way to shine the light of faith into the darkness, he added.

"We're helping people find ways of investing in other people's lives," he said. "If the statistics on the difference between rich and poor growing are true, the church needs to come to the plate and say, 'We need to help with this.' "

At 70, Gaither is helping the way he always has -- through worship, leadership and music. As in previous years, the marathon Homecoming concert will feature Gaither as MC, joined by the Gaither Vocal Band and Homecoming regulars such as Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, the Isaacs, and Jeff and Sheri Easter. Keyboardist Gordon Mote is a new addition, replacing the late Anthony Burger at piano.

"He's a big-leaguer," Gaither said of Mote, who will perform as a soloist and accompany the Gaither Vocal Band. In addition to his work in the gospel field, Mote has recorded with country artists such as Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood and Rascal Flatts.

Although he touches briefly on the rest of the lineup for the Homecoming tour, Gaither's enthusiasm for the concert is most evident in the stories he shares about how the "give it away" philosophy has taken root in the hearts of his fans.

They're not just donating blood or volunteering at a food bank, he said. One couple with grown children sold their California home and moved to Colorado to join Compassion International, a Christian child welfare organization. Another couple helped pay for groceries for a family of 10 for many years.

"We're trying to get some creative handles on how to do this, how to be a light in the darkness," Gaither said.

One way to do it, he added, is to share the things that are best enjoyed when given away: faith, friendship and, of course, music. BY JILLIAN COHAN The Wichita Eagle

Feb 7 2007 Ehss Enjoy Unprecedented Chart Success ...

Nashville, TN (2-1-07) – Gospel music sensations, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, set new career benchmarks by debuting atop multiple Billboard charts (January 31st), both audio and video, with their Get Away Jordan projects, which released last week.

Not only did the Get Away Jordan CD debut in the top spot on both the Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel audio charts, but it also garnered the 58th spot on Billboard’s Top 200, a rare, astonishing feat for a gospel project. The long-form DVD of the same name similarly debuted #1 on the Billboard Music Video chart ahead of projects by Andrea Bocelli, Creed, Valentin Elizarde, Il Divo, the Eagles, Metallica and Celtic Woman. In the modern SoundScan era, only one other southern gospel act has debuted in the #1 slot on the Top Christian Album chart or had their project debut as high on the Top 200 – Bill and Gloria Gaither, for whose label Ernie Haase and Signature Sound record.

Signature Sound’s founder and tenor singer, Ernie Haase, expressed his delight at the responsive chord the CD and DVD had ignited among music buyers. “You can garner awards, critical acclaim and criticism, but in the end, what really matters, is what the people say,” Haase explained. “The people have voted this week that what we do matters.”

One fan who was thrilled at the debut success of Get Away Jordan is the Oak Ridge Boys’ long-time tenor, Joe Bonsall, who had just downloaded the CD from an on-line retailer. “What I like about Signature Sound is they can take brand new songs and make them sound like an instant classics,” Bonsall pointed out. “They can also take classic old songs like ‘Get Away Jordan’ and make them sound new and fresh. The whole group strikes me that way when I see them perform, doing those great Statesmen or Blackwood Brothers songs. I really appreciate the boys because they’re doing something the Oak Ridge Boys tried to do back in the middle 70s without as much success, and that’s try to take southern-style gospel to the masses.”

Nashville, TN (2-1-07) – Gospel music sensations, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, set new career benchmarks by debuting atop multiple Billboard charts (January 31st), both audio and video, with their Get Away Jordan projects, which released last week.

Not only did the Get Away Jordan CD debut in the top spot on both the Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel audio charts, but it also garnered the 58th spot on Billboard’s Top 200, a rare, astonishing feat for a gospel project. The long-form DVD of the same name similarly debuted #1 on the Billboard Music Video chart ahead of projects by Andrea Bocelli, Creed, Valentin Elizarde, Il Divo, the Eagles, Metallica and Celtic Woman. In the modern SoundScan era, only one other southern gospel act has debuted in the #1 slot on the Top Christian Album chart or had their project debut as high on the Top 200 – Bill and Gloria Gaither, for whose label Ernie Haase and Signature Sound record.

Signature Sound’s founder and tenor singer, Ernie Haase, expressed his delight at the responsive chord the CD and DVD had ignited among music buyers. “You can garner awards, critical acclaim and criticism, but in the end, what really matters, is what the people say,” Haase explained. “The people have voted this week that what we do matters.”

One fan who was thrilled at the debut success of Get Away Jordan is the Oak Ridge Boys’ long-time tenor, Joe Bonsall, who had just downloaded the CD from an on-line retailer. “What I like about Signature Sound is they can take brand new songs and make them sound like an instant classics,” Bonsall pointed out. “They can also take classic old songs like ‘Get Away Jordan’ and make them sound new and fresh. The whole group strikes me that way when I see them perform, doing those great Statesmen or Blackwood Brothers songs. I really appreciate the boys because they’re doing something the Oak Ridge Boys tried to do back in the middle 70s without as much success, and that’s try to take southern-style gospel to the masses.”