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Amazed Nominated for Two Diamond Awards
SHERMAN, Texas – The reigning SGN Music Award Female Group of the Year Amazed recently received news that they have been nominated for two Diamond Awards.
Amazed received nominations in the categories of Song of the Year (for the hit single “Even On Monday”) and Duet of the Year. This is Amazed’s fourth consecutive nomination for Duet of the Year. The group previously won the award in 2007 and 2005.
“Words can not express how excited we are to again be nominated for Duet of the Year,” mentioned Cathie Marsh of Amazed. “We respect our fellow nominees so much!”
“We just have to give a huge shout out to all of our fans,” mentioned Tamie Perkins of Amazed. “They are the ones responsible for getting us these nominations, and we appreciate it so much! Thank you once again!”
Amazed has received a total of six Diamond Awards nominations in their career.
The Top 5 ballot is now available on the Diamond Awards’ webpage. All fans of Amazed and Southern Gospel music are encouraged to go vote for their favorite artists in all the categories.
To vote – log on to www.diamondawardsonline.com.
This past April, the popular duo added another award to their ever-increasing resumé. The up and coming duo was awarded their first Female Group of the Year award at the SGN Music Awards.
Amazed’s second single from their latest release Just Gettin’ Started is “I Still Believe.” It is the follow up to their first ever Singing News Top 80 hit “Even On Monday” which spent three months on the chart. Be listening for “I Still Believe” at Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
Fans are encouraged to visit the duo’s MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
Amazed Named Female Group of the Year
SHERMAN, Texas - Two-time Diamond Award Duet of the Year winners Amazed added another award to their ever-increasing resumé. The up and coming duo was awarded their first Female Group of the Year award at the SGN Music Awards earlier this week.
Cathie Marsh of Amazed said, "We were so honored just to be nominated! We appreciate everyone who logged on to the site and placed a vote for us. This award means so much to us!"
The SGN Music Awards were handed out on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in Smyrna, Tennessee before a capacity crowd at River of Life Church. In addition, Amazed was a featured performer at the event. The duo performed their hit single "Even On Monday."
"We were scared to death to sing in front of so many of our favorite artists as well as industry professionals," mentioned Tamie Perkins. "It was a thrill for us to be a part of such a great event. We thank SoGospelNews for presenting us, the new kids on a block, with such a wonderful opportunity."
This was Amazed's second nomination for Female Group of the Year. The group was previously nominated last year.
The nominees for the SGN Music Awards were chosen by the staff of SoGospelNews.com, and the winners were chosen by fans of Southern Gospel music and readers of the popular site.
Deon Unthank, administrator of SoGospelNews.com said, "Amazed has really made a name for themselves over the last couple of years. They are really building up a strong fan-base and creating some great music!"
Amazed's second single from their latest release Just Gettin' Started is "I Still Believe." It is the follow up to their first ever Singing News Top 80 hit "Even On Monday" which spent three months on the chart. Be listening for "I Still Believe" at Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
Fans are encouraged to visit the duo’s MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
Amazed Nominated for Female Group of the Year
SHERMAN, Texas - Two-time Diamond Award Duet of the Year winner Amazed was recently honored to receive a nomination for Female Group of the Year in the 2008 SGN Music Awards.
Tamie Perkins of Amazed said, "WOW! We are so delighted to be nominated for this award. Thank you to the staff at SoGospelNews.com for this wonderful nomination! This is a huge blessing for our ministry!"
"To be included in this category with such fine groups as Beloved, Rejoice!, and Sweetwater Revival is such an honor," mentioned Cathie Marsh of Amazed. "All of these groups are wonderful, and we are elated to be included with them."
The nominees for the SGN Music Awards were chosen by the staff of SoGospelNews.com. Voting for the winners started on February 1, 2008 and will continue through February 15, 2008. Fans interested in voting for their favorites can visit SoGospelNews.com.
Deon Unthank, administrator of SoGospelNews.com said, "Amazed has really made a name for themselves over the last couple of years. They are really building up a strong fan-base and creating some great music!"
This is Amazed's second nomination for Female Group of the Year. They were nominated for the same award last year as well.
The SGN Music Awards Celebration will take place on Tuesday evening, April 29, 2008 in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event is free to the public, and doors will open at 6:00 p.m. More information on the 2008 SGN Music Awards Celebration will be forthcoming, including hosts, performers, sponsors, etc.
Amazed was awarded the Diamond Award for "Duet of the Year" last September. The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards were handed out in a live program during the week of the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky in the Mary Room of the Executive Inn West.
Amazed’s second single from their latest release Just Gettin’ Started is "I Still Believe." It is the follow up to their first ever Singing News Top 80 hit "Even On Monday" which spent three months on the chart. Be listening for "I Still Believe" at Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
Fans are encouraged to visit the duo’s MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
About Amazed
Amazed is based out of North Texas. The duo, consisting of Cathie Marsh and Tamie Perkins, was established in the year 2000 with a simple song, two willing souls, and a Mighty God who had a plan far greater than anyone imagined. The popular duo's third release, Just Getting Started, earned them their second Diamond Award for "Duet of the Year" as well as nominations for Favorite Duet (SGM FanFair Awards) and Female Group of the Year (SGN Music Awards) in 2007.
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Amazed Renews Contract with Southern Spin Entertainment
SHERMAN, Texas - Amazed has just renewed their contract with Southern Spin Entertainment. The group has re-signed for another year of exclusive publicity from Southern Spin Entertainment. The group will continue to have access to all media publications serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as marketing possibilities with the organization.
Tamie Perkins of Amazed said, "Amy & Chris are like family to us at this point. We love working with them and appreciate everything they have done for us."
Cathie Marsh of Amazed said, "We sing their praises to everyone we come in contact with. This company is the real deal!"
"Family is the best word to describe how we feel about the girls of Amazed," mentioned Amy Marie Unthank of Southern Spin Entertainment. "We are so excited about the work that God is doing through their ministry!"
Amazed had a banner year in 2007. The popular duo was awarded their second Duet of the Year this past September in the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards. Also, Amazed received a nomination for Female Group of the Year in the 2007 SGN Music Awards. The duo was also nominated for Favorite Duet in the 2007 SGM FanFair Awards.
The group recently sent out their follow-up single to "Even On Monday" - the group’s first Singing News Top 80 hit. The new single, titled "I Still Believe", was written by critically acclaimed songwriter Stephanie Brown (Jody Brown Indian Family) and is the second single from the group's latest recording, Just Getting Started.
Amazed’s latest recording, titled Just Getting Started, features tracks produced by Eddie Crook. Donna Beauvais (Hope’s Call) produced vocals for the album. Vocals were recorded at Square One Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and engineered by Steve Allen who has engineered projects by the Gaither Vocal Band, Vestal Goodman, Legacy Five, and many more.
Just Getting Started features original songs penned by vocal producer Donna Beauvais, Rebecca J. Peck, Twila McBride-LaBar, Stephanie Brown, Sheri LaFontaine, Lori Kelly Woods, Sandy Knight, and many more. The album’s title cut, "I'm Just Getting Started" was written by up and coming songwriters Jessica Harrison (of Hope's Call) and Leah Lowrance.
To hear songs from the group’s new recording, visit Amazed’s MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
Amazed Sends Out Follow-Up Single to First Ever Top 80 Hit
SHERMAN, Texas - 2007 Diamond Award winning Duet of the Year Amazed recently sent out their follow-up single to "Even On Monday" – the group's first Singing News Top 80 hit.
The new single, titled "I Still Believe", was written by critically acclaimed songwriter Stephanie Brown (Jody Brown Indian Family) and is the second single from the group's latest recording, Just Getting Started.
Cathie Marsh of Amazed said, "We are so excited about radio hearing this song. We love to perform it and really believe in the message of the song."
"We hope that radio likes this song as much as they did 'Even On Monday'," mentioned Tamie Perkins of Amazed. "This is such a fun song!"
"I Still Believe" was released to radio earlier this summer through the Eddie Crook Company. The song will also be pushed to radio through Jeff O'Neal and Heritage Communications.
Amazed's "Even On Monday" peaked at #49 on the June 2007 issue of the Singing News Top 80 chart. In addition to charting in the Singing News Top 80, the song peaked at #18 on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart - the industry’s leading weekly chart - due to strong fan and internet radio support. "Even On Monday" was written by Donna M. Beauvais (Hope's Call) and Sheri LaFontaine.
Amazed's latest recording, titled Just Getting Started, features tracks produced by Eddie Crook. Donna Beauvais (Hope's Call) produced vocals for the album. Vocals were recorded at Square One Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and engineered by Steve Allen who has engineered projects by the Gaither Vocal Band, Vestal Goodman, Legacy Five, and many more.
Just Getting Started features original songs penned by vocal producer Donna Beauvais, Rebecca J. Peck, Twila McBride-LaBar, Stephanie Brown, Sheri LaFontaine, Lori Kelly Woods, Sandy Knight, and many more. The album's title cut, "I'm Just Getting Started" was written by up and coming songwriters Jessica Harrison (of Hope’s Call) and Leah Lowrance.
For more information on Amazed, please visit www.amazedministries.com.
To hear songs from the group's new recording, visit Amazed's MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
Amazed Wins Diamond Award for "Duet of the Year"
Amazed Wins Diamond Award for "Duet of the Year"
SHERMAN, Texas - Amazed was awarded the Diamond Award for "Duet of the Year" last Friday, September 14, 2007. The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards were handed out in a live program during the week of the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky in the Mary Room of the Executive Inn West.
"We are so ecstatic to be given this award," mentioned Cathie Marsh of Amazed. "It really was an honor to be nominated alongside so many great artists. God deserves all the honor for this award, because if it was not for Him, we wouldn’t have a reason to sing."
This is Amazed's second Diamond Award for "Duet of the Year". The duo was awarded their first Diamond Award in the same category in 2005.
Tamie Perkins of Amazed said, "There were so many people who have been a part of our ministry this past year that it is impossible to thank all of them. We do appreciate everyone who has partnered with us this past year! The Lord knows we couldn't have done it without you!"
In addition, Amazed was a featured performer during the awards show. The duo performed "We All Need Christ" from their critically acclaimed album Just Getting Started. The girls also presented the award for "Trio of the Year."
Amazed's second single from their latest release Just Gettin' Started is "I Still Believe." It is the follow up to their first ever Singing News Top 80 hit "Even On Monday" which spent three months on the chart. Be listening for "I Still Believe" at Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
Fans are encouraged to visit the duo's MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
Amazed Nominated for Diamond Award
SHERMAN, Texas – Amazed was recently greeted with the news that the popular duo has received their third consecutive nomination for Duet of the Year in the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.
Amazed was awarded Duet of the Year in the 2005 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.
“Words can not express how excited we are to again be nominated for Duet of the Year,” mentioned Cathie Marsh of Amazed. “We respect our fellow nominees so much!”
“We just have to give a huge shout out to all of our fans,” mentioned Tamie Perkins of Amazed. “They are the ones responsible for getting us these nominations, and we appreciate it so much! Thank you once again!”
The Top 5 ballot is now available on the Diamond Awards’ webpage. All fans of Amazed and Southern Gospel music are encouraged to go vote for their favorite artists in all the categories.
In addition – Amazed will be performing at the SGN Scoops Diamond Awards program. The 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will take place on Friday, September 14, 2007 in the Mary Room of the Executive West Hotel at the entrance of the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky during the week of the National Quartet Convention. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. and is free to the public.
Amazed’s second single from their latest release Just Gettin’ Started is “I Still Believe.” It is the follow up to their first ever Singing News Top 80 hit “Even On Monday” which spent three months on the chart. Be listening for “I Still Believe” at Southern Gospel radio all across the country.
Amazed Scores First Singing News Top 80 Hit
SHERMAN, Texas - Diamond Award winning duo Amazed recently scored their first ever Singing News Top 80 hit, the Southern Gospel industry’s most recognized chart.
Amazed's "Even On Monday" will debut at #57 on the upcoming May 2007 Singing News Top 80.
"We are so excited to finally have our first Top 80 hit," mentioned Cathie Marsh of Amazed. "We love 'Even On Monday' and really believe in its message. We are happy that this particular song became our first charting single."
Heritage Communications has been promoting Amazed's new single to Southern Gospel radio.
In addition to charting in the Singing News Top 80, the song is currently sitting at #18 on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart - the industry’s leading weekly chart - due to strong fan and internet radio support.
Tamie Perkins of Amazed responded, "We are so in awe of how God has used this song as well as how radio has responded to the song. We are just ecstatic at its success!"
"Even On Monday" was written by Donna M. Beauvais (Hope's Call) and Sheri LaFontaine and is found on the duo’s latest Morning Star Records project - Just Getting Started.
The song can be found on Heritage Communications’ compilation disc Heritage Gold 2007, Vol. 1.
Amazed's latest recording, titled Just Getting Started, features tracks produced by Eddie Crook. Donna Beauvais (Hope's Call) produced vocals for the album. Vocals were recorded at Square One Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and engineered by Steve Allen who has engineered projects by the Gaither Vocal Band, Vestal Goodman, Legacy Five, and many more.
Just Getting Started features original songs penned by vocal producer Donna Beauvais, Rebecca J. Peck, Twila McBride-LaBar, Stephanie Brown, Sheri LaFontaine, Lori Kelly Woods, Sandy Knight, and many more. The album's title cut, "I'm Just Getting Started" was written by up and coming songwriters Jessica Harrison (of Hope's Call) and Leah Lowrance.
To hear songs from the group's new recording, visit Amazed's MySpace at www.myspace.com/amazedgospel.
Roger Neal & Friends Sing for MS Tour Cancelled
SoGospelNews.com has confirmed with several sources that the Roger Neal & Friends Sing for MS Tour has been cancelled. Some of the information we have received is that the tour was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales and other factors. No one in the Roger Neal office could be contacted for any more specific details.
The tour had already completed 11 of the 53 tour dates. No word has been given on whether the tour will be rescheduled. More information will be available as we receive it.
UPDATE: We were able to speak with Roger Neal today and he stated that he hopes to find another sponsor to continue the tour and should have official word by Monday.
Information found at SoGospelNews.com: sogospelnews.com/index/news/comments/6927/
Amazed Recieves Nominations in SGN Music Awards and SGM FanFair Awards
SHERMAN, Texas –Diamond Award winning duo Amazed was recently greeted with the news that they have received a nominations in two key awards programs.
First, Amazed received a nomination for Female Group of the Year in the 2007 SGN Music Awards. This is the group’s first nomination in the SGN Music Awards. The SGN Music Awards’ nominations were decided on by the staff of SouthernGospelNews.com and were announced last Sunday, January 21, 2007, on the SouthernGospelNews.com site. Beginning February 1, 2007 – fans will get a chance to vote for their favorites in each category.
“We are so honored to be listed as one of the Top 5 female groups of the year,” mentioned Cathie Marsh of Amazed. “We had a really great year last year, and we can’t believe that we are even mentioned in the same breath as such artists like The Ruppes, The McRaes, Beloved, and Rejoice!”
In addition, Amazed also received news that they have been nominated for Duet of the Year in the upcoming SGM FanFair Awards. This nomination was decided upon by the fans and readers of Christian Voice Magazine. The final ballot for the SGM FanFair Awards can be found in the February issue of Christian Voice Magazine and will also be available on the SGM FanFair website beginning in February.
Tamie Perkins of Amazed said, “We were still floating on cloud nine after hearing about our SGN Music Award nomination, and then we found out about the FanFair award nomination. We are so humbled to even be considered. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. This means the world to us.”
For more information on the SGN Music Awards – visit SouthernGospelNews.com.
More information on the SGM FanFair Awards can be found at sgmfanfair.com.
Amazed also recently reached a radio promotional agreement with Jeff O’Neal and Heritage Communications. The company will be promoting Amazed’s new single – “Even On Monday” – to Southern Gospel radio through the agreement. “Even On Monday” was written by Donna M. Beauvais (Hope’s Call) and Sheri LaFontaine and is found on the duo’s latest Morning Star Records project – Just Getting Started.
Amazed is currently on tour with Roger Neal & Friends Sing for MS Concert Series. The duo will participate in 53 dates this year with the tour.
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