Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Central Baptist to host Grammy-winning Imperials
Central Baptist Church will host four-time Grammy Award-winning group The Imperials at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. This concert event will be a part of the morning worship service.
Founded in 1964 by Jake Hess, The Imperials have always embodied excellence in both music and ministry. Millions have embraced the quality, sound and popularity of The Imperials, and they have become a household name around the world. With roots in Southern Gospel, The Imperials made a name for themselves and quickly became the most visible vocal group in Christian Music. Transcending genre boundaries and experimenting with new sounds, The Imperials earned a devout following in both the Southern Gospel and contemporary christian circles.
After more than 40 years of singing, the faces have changed, the heart of the group remains lifting up Jesus and seeing lives changed through music. The Imperials are: Jason Morales, Jeremie Hudson, Shannon Smith and Ian Owens - a group of men who are ordained/licensed ministers as well as powerful and talented vocalists and together comprise a team dedicated to sharing the life and love of Jesus around the world.
Excellence in both music and ministry has always been a hallmark of The Imperials and that tradition continues with the new generation of this timeless group.
The public is invited to attend. Central Church is located at 3333 Dave Ward Drive, Conway. For more information call 329-9283. The Imperials.
Christian Music News Source
Founded in 1964 by Jake Hess, The Imperials have always embodied excellence in both music and ministry. Millions have embraced the quality, sound and popularity of The Imperials, and they have become a household name around the world. With roots in Southern Gospel, The Imperials made a name for themselves and quickly became the most visible vocal group in Christian Music. Transcending genre boundaries and experimenting with new sounds, The Imperials earned a devout following in both the Southern Gospel and contemporary christian circles.
After more than 40 years of singing, the faces have changed, the heart of the group remains lifting up Jesus and seeing lives changed through music. The Imperials are: Jason Morales, Jeremie Hudson, Shannon Smith and Ian Owens - a group of men who are ordained/licensed ministers as well as powerful and talented vocalists and together comprise a team dedicated to sharing the life and love of Jesus around the world.
Excellence in both music and ministry has always been a hallmark of The Imperials and that tradition continues with the new generation of this timeless group.
The public is invited to attend. Central Church is located at 3333 Dave Ward Drive, Conway. For more information call 329-9283. The Imperials.
Christian Music News Source
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
CCM Hall of Fame: The Imperials
It could be said that The Imperials are the fathers of “contemporary Christian music”; but, after 40 years together, it might be more accurate to call the group the genre’s grandfathers. Formed in 1964 by the legendary Jake Hess (who passed away in January at the age of 76), The Imperials quartet was initially envisioned as a southern gospel “super group” of sorts. Its tight harmonies won fans from coast to coast, and its name soon came to stand for excellence whenever the group traveled. From the beginning, The Imperials broke down many doors, accomplishing many “firsts” for a Christian music artist long before Petra, Amy Grant or Point of Grace ever entered the public’s eye.
When the four men signed with Dayspring/Word in 1976, The Imperials began adventurously experimenting with more pop/contemporary sounds, leaving much of its southern gospel style behind. And new lead vocalist Russ Taff was the catalyst to make that transition from traditional to contemporary complete. Top-notch producers the group worked with, including Brown Bannister (who co-wrote “Praise the Lord,” one of the group’s biggest songs ever), Chris Christian (who co-wrote the No. 1 hit “Sail On”) and Michael Omartian (who, with his wife, Stormie, wrote numerous songs for the group, including “The Trumpet of Jesus”) were influential as well.
During the 1980s, The Imperials recorded three albums for contemporary label Myrrh that pushed the group’s sound in a more progressive direction than ever before. This Year’s Model, perhaps a reference to the revolving door of the group’s membership, was a particularly strong effort. However, by the mid 1990s The Imperials had returned to a more traditional sound.
This past March, bass singer Armond Morales (the only remaining original member) retired to Hawaii after four decades and over 40 albums with The Imperials. At the time, he said he planned to occasionally sing with The Classic Voices, a gospel group made up of other former members of The Imperials. In the meantime, Ian Owens stepped forward to replace Morales, and The Imperials continue to make gospel music, touring from Texas to Ontario.
Christian Music News Source
When the four men signed with Dayspring/Word in 1976, The Imperials began adventurously experimenting with more pop/contemporary sounds, leaving much of its southern gospel style behind. And new lead vocalist Russ Taff was the catalyst to make that transition from traditional to contemporary complete. Top-notch producers the group worked with, including Brown Bannister (who co-wrote “Praise the Lord,” one of the group’s biggest songs ever), Chris Christian (who co-wrote the No. 1 hit “Sail On”) and Michael Omartian (who, with his wife, Stormie, wrote numerous songs for the group, including “The Trumpet of Jesus”) were influential as well.
During the 1980s, The Imperials recorded three albums for contemporary label Myrrh that pushed the group’s sound in a more progressive direction than ever before. This Year’s Model, perhaps a reference to the revolving door of the group’s membership, was a particularly strong effort. However, by the mid 1990s The Imperials had returned to a more traditional sound.
This past March, bass singer Armond Morales (the only remaining original member) retired to Hawaii after four decades and over 40 albums with The Imperials. At the time, he said he planned to occasionally sing with The Classic Voices, a gospel group made up of other former members of The Imperials. In the meantime, Ian Owens stepped forward to replace Morales, and The Imperials continue to make gospel music, touring from Texas to Ontario.
Christian Music News Source
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Stars shine at Center in the Square 25 Anniversary Gala
The Center in the Square 25 Anniversary Gala wasn't without its share of stars Saturday night in Roanoke.
Little Anthony and the Imperials, a 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee, stopped by as entertainment.
The event was a black-tie fundraiser for Center in the Square. The Square Society presented a $25,000 check for Center in the Square.
Your Hometown Station was an event sponsor and News7's Jean Jadhon was an emcee for the event.
Christian Music News Source
Little Anthony and the Imperials, a 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee, stopped by as entertainment.
The event was a black-tie fundraiser for Center in the Square. The Square Society presented a $25,000 check for Center in the Square.
Your Hometown Station was an event sponsor and News7's Jean Jadhon was an emcee for the event.
Christian Music News Source
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