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National Talent Competition Announces Winners
(Nashville,
TN) –
The winners for the Embassy
Music 15th Annual Ultimate Talent Search competition were chosen at a
showcase over the Labor Day weekend. Joanna King was named the
winner in the Songwriter category for her original tune entitled, "Son of
God." King grew up as a pastor's daughter in Hattiesburg,
Mississippi. She is currently a worship leader for her church in addition
to being an elementary music teacher. As part of her prize package, King's
song, "Son of God," will be released by Embassy Music to Christian
radio as a Christmas single.
Ruben Mundo was named the winner in the Artist category. Mundo won an
artist development session, a professional photo shoot and a recording session
with two-time Dove award-winning producer, Kene Bell. A carpenter by trade,
Ruben is also a worship leader at Church on the Rock in San Diego, California.
Last month, Mundo was one of three solo artists chosen in the
"Best of the Blessed" competition. As a result, he was featured
on the Christian Music Awards, hosted by Cece Winans and Brian Littrell, airing
this Fall on the Gospel Music Channel.
Over the years, Embassy Music's talent search has helped launch artists and
songwriters in various musical genres. Embassy Music discovered Leeland at
the age of 14 at their Ultimate Talent Search & Seminars. Through
their artist development program, Embassy Music helped Leeland land a publishing
deal with EMI and a record deal with the Provident Label Group.
Leeland toured with Third Day and completed a 36-city tour with Grammy
Award-winning artist Casting Crowns. Leeland went on to achieve a Grammy
nomination in 2009 for Best Pop Contemporary Gospel Album for his work on Opposite
Way, as well as, numerous Dove nominations.
Two of Embassy's recent talent search finalists have also gained national
attention. Robert Mauti was a runner-up in the "Gospel Dream"
competition on Gospel Music Channel. Mauti's new self-titled debut
features John Katina (lead singer for The Katinas) and Dove Award-winning vocal
sensation, Rachel Lampa. Mauti is also a member of the popular mulit-cultural
Soul Choir and has sung backup for Amy Grant, Point of Grace, Bill Gaither, Matt
Redman and Chris Tomlin.
Another Embassy Music prodigy, Brandon Green, went on to place in the top 50 of American
Idol and was featured in the top 10 pairings on the new season of the
"Can You Duet" TV show broadcast on CMT
(Country Music Television).
"I was really impressed with the level of talent we had at this
event," said Darwin Moody, president of Embassy Music. "We heard
some great songs and met some talented artists. I feel honored to play a
small part in their careers."
Embassy Music specializes in discovering and developing new artists and
songwriters. The Ultimate Talent Search has opened doors for artists and
songwriters to connect with managers, booking agents, publishers and radio
promoters, as well as, recording contracts with labels, such as Gotee and
Provident.
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Recently, an exclusive group of A&R representatives, publishing, management, publicity and radio gathered to listen to singers and original songs at Embassy Music's New Artist & Songwriter's Showcase. It was held at Hotel Preston in Nashville and featured some of Embassy Music's rising stars. Embassy Music would like to thank the following for being a part of this exciting event:
* Word
Entertainment/Warner Bros. Records (home to Francesca Battistelli, Point of
Grace, Mark Shultz)
* Provident Music Group (home to Leeland, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith,
Third Day)
* EMI CMG (home to Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Switchfoot)
* Covenant Artist Agency (FFH, SONICFLOOd, Paul Colman)
* The Adams Group (Jars of Clay, BeBe Winans, NewSong)
* And More!
Industry reps enjoying lunch and music!
Former talent search winner, Lance Stafford is joined by
his band, Cloverton!
Embassy Music Ultimate Talent Search Winners
The
Embassy Music Ultimate Talent Search & Seminar was
held in April during Gospel Music Week.
Artist - Noah Cleveland
Songwriter
- Lyndsay Jackson
for "More to This Life"
Free Downloadable Single
April 1, 2009
Singer/songwriter Dawn Nichols is a seeker. As a child, Dawn sought out music in
what may seem to be unusual places. She heard rhythms in machines, harmonies in nature and tapped
beats on anything she touched. One might say Dawn found music through simple things.
Early on, Dawn discovered music to be a natural release.
Inspired by artists such as James Taylor and Rich Mullins, Dawn is now using
music in pursuit of a new kind of release. Dawn's album, entitled "My Offering," draws
on the same inspiration she found early in life through simplicity. Dawn finds ministry
and inspiration through nature and music. "Psalm 19 is absolutely true! God reveals himself
everyday and is always speaking. Just consider the vastness of the ocean, take a walk through the
woods or watch a sunset," says Dawn. "Sometimes we get caught up in the hustle of everyday
life. I hope my music encourages and inspires others to see how God is always there with us, and
how amazing He really is." Dawn's ministry is genuine, interweaving humor with a love for
music and teaching. Her music, sincere and earnest, is sure to lead its listeners into
their own world of discovery.
Dawn's title track, "My Offering," a communion song, is being made available to churches for
their upcoming Easter services. Dawn is making the song free of charge as a ministry to
local churches. Knowing that Easter Sunday often finds pews
filled with non-church goers, Dawn hopes her song will be a witness to unbelievers as well.
With both a traditional and contemporary version of "My Offering," it's the perfect
song for communion services. If you or your congregation are blessed by this song, feel
free to contact Dawn directly. She would love to hear from you! You can contact her at
Ultimate Talent Search Updates
Have you been
wondering what the winners of last year's Ultimate Talent Search,
Lance Stafford and Colin Reger, have been up to? Well, keep reading to
find out!
Along with his band Cloverton, lead singer Lance Stafford just finished up his first EP project, "Take Me Into the Beautiful." After a successful release party in January, the band is now touring and playing at churches and universities. Lance will be returning to Nashville this month to have industry meetings with a publisher, a Grammy nominated producer, as well as, a performing rights organization. In addition, Lance and all the guys of Cloverton are gearing up for their upcoming showcase during GMA/Dove Awards Week.
Colin Reger won the artist portion of 2008's Ultimate Talent Search and he's been very busy ever since. Shortly after his win, he returned to Nashville to record his first single, "Speak My Name" with producer Phil Baquie. He came back yet again in February to meet with major record labels in Nashville. He is currently busy touring and is planning another trip to Nashville very soon!
Leeland, who was
discovered through the Ultimate Talent Search,
was
yet again nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Contemporary
Gospel Album for their album Opposite Way.
Kenne Bell, Julie Branham, Darwin Moody, Colin Reger, Lance Stafford and Wally Nason
Embassy Music Announces Winners of the 2008 Ultimate Talent Search & Seminars
(Colin Reger Gives Winning Performance and Lance Stafford Pens Best Song)
The Ultimate Talent Search & Seminars were held at the Music City Sheraton on August 30 and 31. Artists and songwriters gathered for educational classes, networking and showcasing opportunities. Attendee Dawn Nichols commented on the event by saying, "It was GREAT! Such good information from great presenters and I met some wonderful people." Fellow attendee Chera from Florida added, "It was such a blessing! We left very encouraged and ready to get to work!"
The weekend concluded with a showcase at Hotel Preston. The showcase featured some of the most diverse music from the Saturday morning auditions. Colin Reger won the artist portion and Lance Stafford was awarded with the winning song.
Major Labels Sign On With Christian Music
Talent Search
(Conference on Music Row Coincides with Gospel Music Week)
Nashville, TN, Feb. 1, 2008 -- Embassy Music today announced the launch of its
new artist and song search.
Now in its 13th year, the Ultimate Talent Search & Seminars will offer a
single song publishing
agreement for the grand-prize winning song. A development deal which includes a
single recorded
and produced in Nashville will be awarded to the grand-prize winning artist. In
addition winners will
have the dream opportunity to meet with a who's who of movers and shakers in the
Christian Music
industry including: Word/Curb/Warner (Nicole C. Mullen & Point of Grace),
EMI/CMP (Jeremy
Camp & Chris Tomlin), Provident Label Group (Casting Crowns & Third
Day), and Gotee (Relient
K & Ayiesha Woods) to name a few.
The event will be held on Nashville's legendary Music Row and will coincide with
with Gospel Music
Association (GMA) Music Week. "To offer maximum industry exposure to
contestants, we purposefully planned
this talent search to coincide with Christian music's biggest week of the year -
GMA Music Week," says Darwin
Moody, president of Embassy Music. "Music industry executives, from labels,
to management and booking, will
literally invade downtown Nashville for one week". GMA Music Week
culminates with the Dove awards. During
last year's awards, Embassy's discovery, Leeland, garnered an astonishing 5 Dove
nominations.
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Congratulations to Embassy alumni and Flicker artist Wavorly!
Their single "Praise and Adore You" climbed to the top of the charts!
Congratulations to former Embassy talent search winner
Jason Cox and to Anthem Ave!
Anthem's single "When Angels Come" penned by Cox,
rose to #14 on the Inspo charts!
Congratulations to Leeland for making the cover of CCM magazine! Click on the image to read a piece of the article.
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