(Left to Right - Dr. Dale Hill - President, The Broadcast Group, and Charles Brady of Caraway Media Group and Russell James - Center Stage Tour.)

Fort Mill, South Carolina (RADIOACTIVE AIRPLAY) January 1st, 2010 - Gold City’s recording of “What Children Believe” has been announced at a joint press conference at The Broadcast Group Event Complex in Fort Mill, SC as the most added radio song of 2009. The song was written by James Isaac Elliot, Brent Lamb, and Jerry Salley and recorded by one of the most awarded quartets in Southern Gospel Music. The song found a home on the playlists of over 550 radio stations around the world since being released by New Haven Records.

Charles Brady of Caraway Media Group made the announcement to the press alongside Dr. Dale Hill, President of The Broadcast Group and Russell James, President of Center Stage Tours which will host a special night of Gospel Music with the award winning quartet in February. Radioactive Airplay will make a special “2009 Radio Song of the Year” presentation to Gold City during the concert event. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early to be a part of the special evening of Gospel Music in the newly renovated former home of Heritage USA in Fort Mill, SC.

Fans will enjoy a great night of music from Gold City and the Pfeiffer’s along with the special awards presentation. Gold City recently added Joshua Cobb to the tenor position and Roy Webb now plays keyboard for the group. Award winning bass singer Tim Riley has come out of retirement to tour with the group as they celebrate 30 years in Gospel Music.

Comments on the song from DJ’s across the country poured in as DJ’s learned that “What Children Believe” by Gold City had won the honor of radio’s most added song for 2009.
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Brother Charles,
“What Children Believe”, was an immediate add for Gospel Sunday with Miles Thomas here on KZHE-FM in Magnolia, AR. Serving the Arklatex, Gold City has always been a favorite group, and heavily requested.
Miles Thomas- KZHE-FM
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Here at WHPO, Hoopeston, IL - I play it on the Sacred Sounds of Gospel. This is such a simple song that packs a powerful message. It lets us know how far away from center we have moved. Once again we see that wrongs now are made to seem right and the right are so unusual that they appear to be wrong. My program is aired weekly and is 3 hours and I have aired this song every Sunday since first hearing it and every time I find myself lost in its simple message of deep seeded truth.
Rich Stipp- WHPO - Sacred Sounds of Gospel
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Great song that has a tremendous message.
LYNN YANCEY- WYTM-FM- FAYETTEVILLE, TENNESSEE
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Charles
We added “What Children Believe” and it is unique in how it delivers the message.
Steve- Lighthouse Radio
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Dear Charles,
I play “What Children Believe” by Gold City on my show quite often. My show here on WEKZ in Monroe,Wi, and my show on KFTI in Wichita, Ks. are both Sunday morning shows. That is such a powerful song. If we adults would only live by those words we would have a much better world. I appreciate the music Radio Active Airplay provides for me and my listeners.
God bless you,
Elmer Childress……Host of the Elmer Childress Gospel Shows
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This song is fantastic. It not only describes what I believed when I was running around the yard playing, but it also accurately depicts what we should believe in as adults as well. This song is also a great reminder of the simple faith of children. Jesus said that unless we come with the faith of a child, we cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Please tell Gold City to keep up the good work.
Jeremiah Williams- Station Manager- info@sgiradio.com
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I included “What Children Believe” when it first came out. It’s a child like song that takes our listeners back to when they were young. Excellent song by a good group.
Honored to be His servant,
Pastor Gary
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This is a great message song and I hope it makes people think! If we would only consider the consequences before making selfish decisions as those mentioned in this song. Society just does not “work” when we do not live according to God’s laws.
Mona Dueck, Music Director
CFAM950 ~ CHSM1250 ~ CJRB1220
CFAM 950 Altona, Manitoba Canada
AM1250 Steinbach, Manitoba Canada
CJRB 1220 Boissevan, Manitoba Canada
All Part of the Goldenwest Radio Network
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“What Children Believe”
Swept through our station, touched all that work here and then moved our listeners.
Tom Gay-KMAR-FM
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Mr. Brady,
I play the song “What Children Believe” by Gold City. I think it’s a very powerful song with a wonderful message. We need to put it to use in our deteriorating society. We aren’t going to have a country before long if we don’t change the ways of doing things. God bless Gold City for recording such a powerful song and God bless you and your efforts with Radio Active Airplay. I use it all the time.
Merry Christmas to you and yours and have a wonderful prosperous and Happy New Year.
Harold Edwards
WITY Radio
Danville, Illinois
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Hi Charles:
Yes, I added Gold City’s song when it first came out when you released it to your RAA member DJs. The lyrics connected with me that we as a nation desperately need to get back to some of those basic biblical concepts that depicts “a child-like faith”. The song is still listed on my playlist and remains getting strong ratings with my listeners up here in north country.
What would our family structure as a nation be if Moms and Dads stayed together, cheaters never win and promises are something you keep. Moral concepts of It’s bad to lie, and OK to cry, dreams never die and faith is all you need.
My thought as a takeoff on the song title was … Wouldn’t it be amazing if grownups believed what children believe ?
God bless you my friend, and all you do for the industry. Thank God for Gold City and their ministry. The other song that they do that too delivers a powerful message is “Preach the Word”. May we all hold onto that command and be diligent with proclaiming the gospel message till Christ returns for all HIS redeemed.

Randy Negley (DJ and owner)
Southern Gospel for Central New York
Listen in to Internet radio for free at: http://www.live365.com/stations/rdnnetcastercny
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Charles
The Song What Children believe by Gold City, Is actually a message to the Adult world today, that says you need to be this way because us Children will only Grow to be what you teach us.
Thanks
Steve & Stacy Robinette
WVSGRadio.com
PO Box 172
Pecks Mill, WV 25547
(304) 855-9879 - Office; (304) 855-7060 - Studio

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This is one fantastic song, and our station has added to our Gospel programming, and will be playing this one for quite some time as it fits any season. On a personal note I have to say it blessed me, as it made me think about my Kids and grandchildren, and how true it is. Mountain MIX.com is an Internet station, located in Dahlonega, GA. And Gold City is really special here please be sure to say Thank You to them for us.
John Lee
Proprietor / MMRE
Mountain Mix Radio Entertainment.
www.mountainmix.com

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Charles,
We are playing Gold City’s song “What a Children Believe”. If we don’t play it in the first couple of hours we start getting request for it. God Bless all that you do.
Bob Terry
Bob Terry’s Gospel
KXKZ
Ruston, LA
www.z1075fm.com

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Hello Charles:
We play the song regularly on WBFC Solid Gospel 107.5.
James E. Price
WBFC FM 107.5
www.WBFCFM.com
manager@wbfcfm.com
219 Dodd Road
Ringgold, GA 30736
706-935-4572
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You know the saying, “I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then”? “What Children Believe” is a great reminder of how simple the faith of a child is, and how, as adults, we have become so calloused by the world around us. How awesome would our world be if we still believe as we did as children?
Ken Barnes, DJ
SGM At Its Best
The Most Listened To, Non-Commercial SG Station on the Internet
Click here to listen to SGM At Its Best on Live365.com
http://www.live365.com/stations/kb0hca?play&site=live365

About Gold City:
To thousands, Gold City is Southern Gospel music.

If you measure an artists’ stature by awards and recognitions, that statement may well be inarguable. Over the past quarter of a century, Gold City has won every significant Southern Gospel music award- many more than once. Among their more than 60 accolades are numerous awards for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Group of the Year, and Individual of the Year.

Gold City’s unmatched sales and critical success have come from an endless string of powerful, memorable anthems of the faith, coupled with traditional Southern Gospel vocals.

Possessing some of the tightest four-part harmonies in the genre, Gold City’s uniquely identifiable sound has led to an endless string of #1 radio songs. “Midnight Cry,” “It’s Still The Cross,” “He Said,” “I’m Not Giving Up,” “Calvary Conquers It All,” “I’m Not What I Was,” and “There Rose a Lamb” are Southern Gospel classics.

The group’s earnest commitment to the promise of the Gospel and its reality in each member’s life has endeared so many fans to their musical ministry.
http://www.goldcityqt.com

About The Broadcast Group:
The Broadcast Group is a full-service media and event company providing HD/SD studio and live event production, equipment sales and rental, live web streaming, media consulting, post production, event hosting, program distribution and placement, and much more. For over 20 years they have assisted some of the world’s premier organizations such as HGTV, TD Jakes, Universal Studios, Billy Graham, The International Olympic Committee, and many others. TBG, an independent company not affiliated with any organization or ministry and under the direction of their founder and president, Dr. Dale Hill, has built a reputation of excellence that is evidenced by their satisfied clients around the world.

In February 2009, TBG announced a move into their new headquarters in Fort Mill, SC, The Broadcast Group Complex. This 103,000 sq ft facility, updated with state-of-the-art technology, features a large television studio with seating for 500 to 1000 audience members, as well as more intimate areas perfect from smaller meetings, receptions or productions.
http://www.thebroadcastgroup.com

About Charles Brady & Caraway Media Group

Charles Brady is well respected for his integrity, passion and innovation in Gospel Music. He has been called one of the most innovative people in Gospel Music and was recently presented with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Branson Gospel Singer Songwriter Association. His company, Caraway Media Group, operates a number of websites that range from providing music service to radio stations, (Radioactive Airplay.Com) to educational sites, (Gospel Songwriters Association.Com) to music news websites, (SoGospel.com) and the social networking website (SoGoCity.Com.)

Charles also provides training opportunities to artists and songwriters through the use of new media, live seminars, presentations and workshops across the country each year. CMG provides affordable, quality services and training opportunities that help artists and songwriters to succeed in growing their ministries, expanding their fan base, and connecting their messages of hope to those who need to hear it. Charles has been joyously married to his wife (Rosie) for over 30 years. They have 2 grown children, Matthew Brady and Amanda Ervin (twins) and they also have 2 grandchildren, Olivia and Paul Ervin.
http://www.radioactiveairplay.com

The new recording will have original music from a variety of writers, including Aaron and Amanda. It will also include a guest appearance by the dynamic Cornerstone Church Choir from San Antonio, TX. They will be featured on three cuts. Aaron and Amanda recently joined the staff of Cornerstone as their new worship leaders. The church has a 20,000-member congregation, under the leadership of Pastor John Hagee.

Aaron Crabb expressed the couple’s excitement over this recording. “We are having a blast in studio with Michael Sykes. We can’t wait to share the heart, fun and presence of God we have experienced during this process.”

“The heart and musical direction of Aaron and Amanda Crabb is the perfect fit for the church,” expressed Norman Holland, Vice President and A & R Director at Daywind, “I feel strongly that the pairing of this duo with Michael Sykes, and the choir joining in as well, will bring a great recording, full of encouragement, to homes and churches across America.”

Aaron and Amanda will do select dates throughout the year outside of their home church, and Amanda will participate in women’s conferences. Be watching their website, www.aaronandamandacrabb.com to keep up with all of the exciting happenings in this anointed ministry.

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. In addition to Aaron and Amanda Crabb, Daywind is home to such great artists as Austins Bridge and Legacy Five, among others.

For more information on the entire family of Daywind artists, visit www.daywindrecords.com.

Photo attached - left to right: Michael Turner, Gary Prim, Amanda Crabb, Aaron Crabb, Michael Sykes, Norman Holland, John Willis, Jeff King, Steve Brewster, and engineer.

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ASADENA, TX – August 22, 2009 – The Harris Family broke through at #64 on the Singing News Top 80 chart for September 2009. The song, “Testify”, is the debut single from the group’s latest CD entitled Rescued. Sue Harris of the group says, “We were honestly taken by complete surprise when we heard that Testify made the Singing News Chart. We knew that the song was doing well in certain pockets of the country, but had no idea that it was gaining national attention.” Sue continued, “We released the song through Radioactive Airplay and handled our own radio promotions, so this was truly a God thing. He alone gets all the praise and glory for the song’s success.”

“Testify” was written by noted songwriters Chris Binion and Jerry Kelso. “We just feel so blessed that Chris and Jerry allowed us to record this song”, says Sue. “We knew it was a great song and are thrilled to learn that others agree. It has been getting a great response from audiences and that has been very encouraging to us.” DJs and Radio Program Directors can download the song at www.radioactiveairplay.com.

RAA’s Charles Brady noted that the release had a strong showing among the DJ’s and PD’s when released on RadioActive Airplay in May. “The song debuted in the Top 20 of the RAA Real Time DJ Charts and spent several weeks in the Top 10 climbing as high as Number 3 on the Radioactive Airplay’s Weekly Top 100 Chart in May. We knew with this kind of response and a solid effort by the group that it would certainly gain them some national and international exposure for the song. RAA was thrilled to see an independent recording artist see this level of success with their song on multiple national and international charts. More importantly are the thousands of listeners around the world that have had the chance to be blessed by the song on radio!”

The Harris Family consists of Roger and Sue Harris, and their youngest daughter, Kristen. They make their home in Pasadena, Texas and have been singing Southern Gospel music since 2003. For additional information about The Harris Family, you may visit their website: www.harrisfamilymusic.com, or call their ministry office at (281) 998-7665.

Sisters led praise and worship with Billingsley and sang several of their own songs. The crowd came to their feet as the trio sang their powerful rendition of the classic song, “Under His Wings.” 

Heather Ruppe Day shared, “We hope to do a lot more women’s conferences as a part of our ministry. We were honored to be involved in this conference. We look forward to more opportunities to share our music with women in this type of setting. These kind of events feel like a great fit for Sisters.” 

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. In addition to Sisters, Daywind is home to such great artists as the Booth Brothers and Aaron and Amanda Crabb, among others. 

For more information on the Sisters, visit www.sistersmusic.org. For more information on Daywind Records, visit www.daywindrecords.com.

The Keelings are independent artists and have performed and promoted Southern Gospel music since 1993. For more information about the group, please visit www.thekeelings.org .

DJ’s and radio hosts, we thank you in advance for playing our song and adding it to your playlist. The song is now available for down load at www.radioactiveairplay.com

According to Charles Brady of Radioactive Airplay the song debuted at Number 2 on the Radioactive Airplay Top 100 Chart.

“This is literally a dream come true for me and I am at a loss for words right now. I am so grateful for the response to my album and humbled that so many people are engaging and connecting to the heart of God through these songs,” said Jobe in response to her successful first week.
The debut CD is earning its share of critical success alongside record sales.  Says CCMMagazine.com, “With the powerhouse nuances of Natalie Grant and the singer/songwriter vulnerability of Mindy Smith, new Integrity worship artist Kari Jobe is more than a fresh face and pretty voice…With producer Ed Cash’s (Chris Tomlin, Bethany Dillon) competent hands at the creative controls, Jobe’s self-titled debut seeks to establish her as more than just a worship leader, but also as a fully-equipped artist.”

Jobe has been traveling this week to promote her new CD.  She started with a standing room only release party and concert at her home church, Gateway Church in the Dallas area and also visited churches in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. 
“I’m Singing,” the first single from Kari Jobe, is also making its way across the country at Christian radio.  Written by Jobe, Cash and Tomlin, “I’m Singing” is now “new and active on the AC chart” with spins at WPOZ in Orlando, FL; WCSG in Grand Rapids, MN; KLTY in Dallas, TX and WMUZ in Detroit, MI.
 
The child of traveling ministers, Jobe began singing when she was only 3 and knew by age 10 that she wanted to lead worship.  She spent time studying at Oral Roberts University, Christ For The Nations Institute and Dallas Baptist University where she finished her Psychology/Pastoral Ministries degree before joining the Gateway Church staff.

Many will remember these three ladies from their years as a part of The Ruppes. Their soaring harmonies are unforgettable. From the song they made a classic, “Angels In The Room,” to their stunning hit song, “Under His Wings,” these Sisters know how to deliver great music and ministry.

Daywind Records’ president, Ed Leonard said, “What an unbelievable sound and anointing these ladies bring to our music. We are honored to work with them.”

Kim Ruppe Lord expressed her excitement about the future, “Sisters has been our dream for a long time. We’ve just had to wait for the ‘right’ time. We believe that Daywind is a door that God has opened for us. We are excited to work with this excellent team. We are standing on the verse from Ephesians 3:20, ‘Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.’”

You may find Sisters on tour with their extended family group, Lordsong, or you may find all of them on a Mark Lowry tour event, but Daywind Records is proud that you can also find them here, as a part of the great family of Daywind artists.

To learn more about Sisters, visit sistersmusic.org. For more information on all the talented artists at Daywind, visit daywindrecords.com

Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors. In addition to Sisters, Daywind is home to such great artists as Triumphant Quartet and Karen Peck and New River, among others.

Dr. Bobby Jones
Born in Henry County, Tenn., Bobby Jones always dreamt of a career in music. He excelled academically throughout school, graduating from high school at 15 and Tennessee State University at 19 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He also went on to earn a master’s degree from Tennessee State and a doctorate from Vanderbilt University. While pursuing his master’s, he taught elementary school in the Missouri and Tennessee education systems.
 
During his teaching days, Jones helped develop an idea for this local community, a pilot for what is now “Bobby Jones Gospel.” First airing in 1976 on a local Nashville, Tenn., station, BET picked up the show for national syndication in 1980, where it has remained to this day.
 
During this period, Jones also created, produced and hosted “Bobby Jones World,” a magazine-style show that incorporated gospel music with world-renowned authors, entertainers and national leaders. “Bobby Jones World” ran from 1978-1984. He also starred in the 1982 made-for-television NBC movie “Sisters, Sisters,” alongside Diahann Carroll, Paul Winfield and Irene Cara.
 
In 1980, Jones received The Gabriel Award and an International Film Festival Award for writing and performing the black gospel opera, “Make A Joyful Noise.” He and his group, New Life, were nominated for a Grammy Award in 1982 for “Best Performance by a Black Contemporary Gospel Group” for the album Soul Set Free. In 1984, he received the Gospel Music Association’s (GMA) Dove Award for Black Contemporary Album of the Year for Come Together, a GRAMMY Award for “Best Vocal Duo for a Soul/Gospel Performance” for the single, “I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today,” which he performed with country music star Barbara Mandrell, and an NAACP Image Award.
 
Today, Jones is a constant on BET’s Sunday programming, serving as the host and executive producer of “Bobby Jones Gospel,” and producer of “Video Gospel” and recently began a new series, “Bobby Jones Next Generation” on the Gospel Music Channel.
 

The Dixie Hummingbirds
Formed in 1928 in Greenville, S.C., by James B. Davis and his classmates, The Dixie Hummingbirds sang in local churches until they finished school, then started touring throughout the south.
 
Lead singer Ira Tucker joined the group in 1938 at age 13, and they signed with Decca Records. In addition to his formidable vocal skills, Tucker introduced the energetic showmanship - running through the aisles, jumping off stage, falling to his knees in prayer - copied by many quartets that followed. Tucker also took the lead in the stylistic innovations adopted by the group, combining gospel shouting and subtle melismas with the syncopated delivery made popular by The Golden Gate Quartet, as well as adventuresome harmonies, which the group called “trickeration,” in which Paul Owens or another member of the group would pick up a note just as Tucker left off. The group relocated to Philadelphia in the 1940s.
 
During the years, a number of talented singers starred in the group — their bass, William Bobo, baritone Beachy Thompson, James Walker, who replaced Owens, and Claude Jeter, who went on to star for The Swan Silvertones. The Hummingbirds added a guitarist, Howard Carroll, who added even more propulsive force to their high-flying vocals.
 
The Hummingbirds absorbed much from other artists as well, performing with Lester Young in the 1940s and sharing Django Reinhardt records with B.B. King in the 1950s. Tucker and the Hummingbirds inspired a number of imitators, such as Jackie Wilson and James Brown, who adapted the shouting style and enthusiastic showmanship of hard gospel to secular themes to help create soul music in the 1960s.
 
The group recorded for a number of different labels over the years, while touring the circuit of black churches and gospel extravaganzas. They occasionally came to the attention of white listeners — at Café Society, the integrated New York nightclub favored by jazz cognoscenti, in 1942, at the Newport Folk Festival in 1966, and as backup for Paul Simon on the 1973 single “Loves Me Like a Rock.” The group now consists of Ira Tucker (lead vocals), William Bright (vocals), Carlton Lewis, III (vocals), Cornell Mcknight (bass), Torrey Nettles (drums/vocals), and Lyndon Baines Jones (guitar & vocals).
 
In February 2008, “The Dixie Hummingbirds: Eighty Years Young,” the first feature length documentary/concert film featuring the life and history of The Dixie Hummingbirds was released in commemoration of their extraordinary longevity as performers. The film has been shown on the Gospel Music Channel and has played at numerous film festivals.
 
Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jeff Scheftel, and executive produced by University of Hawaii Musicologist Jay Junker, the film is now available on DVD, featuring extensive interviews with Ira Tucker, Sr., archival footage, and following the current group as they perform in numerous venues, and rehearse under Mr. Tucker’s spirited guidance, in their hometown of Philadelphia, and across the vast landscape of America. 

 
Lari Goss
Lari Goss is best known within the Christian music industry in the areas of music production, orchestral arranging and keyboard artistry. He has produced critically acclaimed projects for such artists as The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, The Cathedrals, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Anthony Burger, Greater Vision, Christ Church, The Martins, Larnelle Harris, Phil Driscoll, The Gaither Vocal Band, Janet Paschal, and many others.
 
Along with Goss’ impressive list of production credits, he is equally recognized on both sides of the industry for his signature orchestral arrangements. He has orchestrated music for such secular music giants as Warner Bros., Capitol, RCA, Columbia; and such artist names as Glen Campbell, Ray Price, B.J. Thomas and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. His arrangements have been heard in countless venues around the world, from the stage of Radio City Music Hall to “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” Additionally, he has arranged and conducted music for such prestigious entities as the GRAMMY Awards, the Peoples Choice Awards, and The London Philharmonic Symphony, with whom he has recorded several award-winning albums.
 
Whether arranging for 10 or 100 pieces, his music is consistently noted by the dimension of unparalleled quality, undergirding power and heartwarming richness it lends alongside the other musical components of a project. When music to stir the heart and emotions of the listener is the requirement, Lari is widely recognized as the arranger of choice.
 
In addition to being one of gospel music’s most respected producers and arrangers, Goss also is an accomplished artist in his own right. He has recorded several successful piano/keyboard albums and has written scores of songs, including the widely performed and recorded “Cornerstone.” His keyboard style is distinctive and unique and his “Goss Sound” is legendary in the recording industry.
 
Besides his musical vocation, Goss also uses his industry networking for philanthropic purposes. This year marks the 5th Annual Lari Goss Invitational, a charity golf tournament that in previous years has benefited the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.
 
The acclaim he has received from his keyboard artistry as well as his producer/arranger credentials have brought ever-increasing demand across the United States for Goss’ involvement as a speaker/teacher at various music symposiums and seminars. He is an Artist-in-Residence at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn., where he teaches graduate level courses one day a week in Orchestration and Recording Studio Accompanying.
 
About the GMA Foundation:
The GMA Foundation (GMAF) is a non-profit educational association working in connection with the Gospel Music Association (GMA) The GMAF recognizes and preserves the history and legacy of all forms of gospel music and provides educational resources that encourage participation and appreciation by the general public. Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Christian/Gospel music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the gospel through music of all styles including pop, rock, praise & worship, black gospel, R&B, hip hop, southern gospel, country, and more.  The GMA community consists of more than 3,000 members including agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries.  The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Music Week and the GMA Academy.  For more information, please visit www.gospelmusic.org.