John Sines, Jr.: News

NASHVILLE, TN- August 14, 2008--Power Source Music Group is proud to announce that OMAR Recording Artist John Sines, Jr. has been nominated in the Top 5 Category of Male Vocalist of the Year for the 14th Annual ICM Awards. The award show will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Multi-platinum recording artist Collin Raye will be hosting the show as well as performing. For a complete list of nominees, presenters and performers, visit www.ccma.cc

Following the success of his tribute to NASCAR race legend Dale Earnhardt, John Sines, Jr. was convicted to get away from the Country music industry.... Read The Complete Story at www.powersourcemagazine.com

John performed his Christian Country Number 1 Single, "Live Another Day" live on 108 WYYD during the St. Jude Radiothon. This performance is available for exclusive digital downloads at www.johnsinesjr.com with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

IN FRONT OF VALUE CITY.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008 5:30PM
In conjunction with the St. Jude Radiothon, John Sines Jr. will be performing live in front Value City at 5:30pm. John Sines Jr has opened for many Country Music stars, some of which include Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Montgomery-Gentry, plus many more. This is a free concert with donations going to St. Jude and is being sponsored by 108 WYYD and River Ridge Mall.

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For Immediate Release
Lynchburg, Virginia - Christian Country Male Vocalist Nominee John Sines, Jr. is proud to announce that Christian Artist, Tenneil will join him for the "Jammin' for Jesus Tour-2008". Several dates have already been confirmed and many more are pending.

John is currently nominated for male vocalist at this years ICM (Inspirational Country Music) Awards which will be nationally televised this Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Acuff Theater, in Nashville, Tennessee. Click here, to order tickets!

His latest single "Live Another Day" reached Number 1 on the Christian Country Top 100 and his current single "Blinded Eyes" is at Number 30 for the month of November.

If you would like to book the tour in your city, visit www.johnsinesjr.com.

TOP 10 CATEGORY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 13th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007 AT THE ACUFF THEATER

NASHVILLE, TN- August 20, 2007— The Christian Country Music Association is proud to announce the Top 10 nominees for the 13th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM Awards) which will be held at the historic Acuff Theater, Sunday, November 4th, 2006, at 6 PM CST. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 31st through November 4th in Nashville, TN.

Last year’s show included a star-studded list of performers and presenters such as: Country legend and Blue Hat recording artist, Charlie Daniels, multi-platinum country group, Lonestar, Alabama’s, Randy Owen, Jimmy Wayne, Blue County, Trent Tomlinson, The Fox Brothers, Tommy Brandt, Chunky Nelms, Gayla Earlene, Last Light Band, Mike Manuel, Melanie Walker, Dennis Agajanian, The Peasall Sisters, Mercury Recording Artist, Julie Roberts, Lance Smith, host of CMT TOP TWENTY COUNTDOWN, Katie Cook, host of CMT INSIDER, Brian Littrell, Del Way, Chalee Tennison, Rachel Proctor, Rich McCready, Clint Miller, Mary James, Nannette Vaughan,.

The following Top 10 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:

Entertainer of the Year
Brad Cotter, CrossCountry The Band, Del Way, Dennis Agajanian, Fox Brothers, Gayla Earlene, Justin Todd Herrod, Last Light Band, Mike Hammock, Tommy Brandt

Male Vocalist of the Year
Chunky Nelms, Donovan Chapman, Jerry Utley, John Sines Jr., Lance Christopher, Mike Hammock, Mike Manuel, Rich McCready, Mike Rimmey, Tommy Brandt

Female Vocalist of the Year
Gayla Earlene, Lesa Hudson, Mary James, Melanie Walker, Miko Marks, Natalie Grant, Rebecca Linda Smith, Sandra Dee, Sharene Spielman, Sonya Isaacs

Vocal Duo of the Year
Branded, The Clarks, Chester Smith & Merle Haggard, The Hargroves, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Kenny & Donna Morris, Randy & Heidi Gunn, Twice Robin, David & Dottie,
Y Bridge

Vocal Group of the Year
Booth Brothers, Clint Miller Band, CrossCountry The Band, Fox Brothers, Heritage Road, Isaacs, Last Light Band, Mere Image, New Jerusalem, Wacaster Family

Inspirational Country Music Album of the Year
Back In The Country Again, Mike Manuel;
Believe Songs of Faith, Various Artists;
Big Sky, Isaacs;
Calvary’s The Reason Why, Del Way;
Hook Line & Sinker, Tommy Brandt;
Precious Memories, Alan Jackson;
Songs Of Inspiration, Alabama;
Old Time Way, Melanie Walker;
Work Of A Carpenter, Greg McDougal;
Three Wooden Crosses, Various Artists

Song of the Year
Alyssa Lies, Jason Michael Carroll;
Back In The Country Again, Mike Manuel;
Don’t Forget To Remember Me, Carrie Underwood;
Hangin’ On For Life, Tommy Brandt;
I Get To, Blue County; I’ll Wait For You, Joe Nichols;
If Your Going Through Hell, Rodney Atkins;
ama’s Hall of Fame, James Payne;
Mountains, Lonestar;
One Wing In The Fire, Trent Tomlinson

Songwriter of the Year
David Patillo, Del Way, Dr. Robert Frank Smith, Greg McDougal, Harley Allen, Josh Turner, Mike Manuel, Russ Murphy, Tommy Brandt, Trent Tomlinson

Mainstream Country Artist of the Year
Alan Jackson, Blue County, Charlie Daniels, Joe Nichols, Josh Turner, Martina McBride, Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Owen, Randy Travis, Trent Tomlinson

New Artist of the Year
Amanda Fessant, Daniel James, Deborah Hightower, Greg McDougal, Jonathan Sherrill, Mike Tetrick, Lesa Hudson, Russ Murphy, Sharene Spielman, Wacaster Family

Musician of the Year
Calina Boggs, Casey Morton, Charlie Daniels, Dennis Agajanian, Jerry Utley, Gene Crain, Justin Todd Herod, Lawrence Bishop, Robin Bullock, Rory Hoffman

Comedy Act of the Year
Barry McGee, Bessie & Bulah, Chonda Pierce, David Cook, David Ferrell, Dennis Swanberg, Frankie Punkintown, Jeff Treece Band, LuLu Roman, Roy Fox & The Fox Brothers, Tim Hawkins

Radio Personality of the Year
Fred Bacher, Red Ellis, John Ritter, Leon Joplin, Rich Miller, Robby Lynn, Rodney Allen, Scott Perkins, Wayne Nault, Kevin Tyree

Radio Station of the Year
KABF, Little Rock, AR
KCLW, Hamilton, TX
KIJN, Farwell, TX
KULE, Ephrata, WA
KQTY, Borger TX
WCWV, Summerville, W. VA
WDEH, Sweetwater, TN
WJBD, Salem, IL
WRMV, Madison Heights, VA
WXML, Upper Sanduski, OH

Video of the Year
A Different World, Bucky Covington;
Amarillo Sky, Jason Aldean;
Anyway, Martina McBride;
God Don’t Make Mistakes, Jamie O’Neal;
I’ll Wait For You, Joe Nichols;
Long As I Got You, Fox Brothers
Moments, Emerson Drive;
Mountains, Lonestar;
Stand, Rascal Flatts;
Watching You, Rodney Atkins

Inspirational Country Bluegrass Artist
Carpenter’s Tools, Chigger Hill Boys & Terri, Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver, Haddix Family, Heather Berry, Isaacs, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Lawrence Bishop Band,
New Jerusalem, Rhonda Vincent

Youth In Music Award
Amber Morgan, Calina Boggs, Candy Boggs, Carrie Sneed, Jasmun Basilone, Lacy Larsen, Mackenzie Morgan, Matthew Wacaster, Peasall Sisters

Living Legend Award
Brenda Lee, Charlie Daniels, Del Way, Dennis Agajanian, Gayla Earlene, James Payne,Lynn Fox, Melanie Walker, Mike Manuel, Porter Wagoner

Music Evangelist of the Year
Bill Mullis, Clint Miller, Corey Brooks, Del Way, James Payne, Joyce Wagster, Lawrence Bishop, Leo Johnston of CrossCountry, Mike Tetrick, Mike Vaughn, Tom Lanza

Television Network
CBN;
Daystar;
Faith TV;
Gospel Music Channel;
Gospel Music Television;
Inspirational Network;
Lesea Broadcasting;
Total Living Network;
TBN;
TCT Network

Christian Country Top 20 Chart
Jul Aug Song Title Artist Label
5 1 Live Another Day John Sines, Jr. Omar Records
8 2 Everlasting Love Rebecca Linda Smith-Renewed Renewed Records
11 3 I’ll Wait For You Joe Nichols Universal South
6 4 I Believe In You Sharene Spielman Smith House Music
10 5 Love Is Enough Amanda Fessant RJM Records
15 6 If You Believe Eddie Prado Prado Records
12 7 All I’ve Ever Known Rich McCready American Original Records
13 8 The Cross Of Jesus Lance Christopher Tum Sky Records
20 9 God Don’t Make Mistakes Jamie O’Neal Capital
14 10 Duct Taped Bible Trent Bourgeois Aspirion
18 11 Ready To Go Tom Lanza Tom Lanza Ministries
21 12 Sending Me Angels Deborah Hightower DHT Music
16 13 The Colors Of Spring Daniel James Martinusen Records
19 14 Belshazzar Clint Miller CM Music
2 15 Read Between The Lines Last Light Band Terajay
31 16 Jesus Is Enough Jack Stone Independent
51 17 Whose Side I’m On Jonathan Sherrill Sherrill Music
39 18 Where Your Love Lies Pamela Jean AVAP Records
40 19 The Devil’s Wife Beth Davidson Write Stuff Records
43 20 Above The Clouds Clint Miller/Jordanaires CM Music

The video for the Christian Country hit single, "The Man Behind The Hammer" is now complete! To watch the video, click here! The video is also available on DVD and includes behind the camera footage of the making of the video and a personal message from John.

A new cd will be recorded live on April 27, 2007 at the Staunton River High School, at a concert sponsored by Cowboy Church of Virginia. The live cd will be titled "ALIVE" and is scheduled to be released July 4, 2007. ICM Artist Chuck Campbell will also be performing. Tickets can be purchased at any area Cowboy Church and are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door, with all proceeds going to fund area Cowboy Church. You may visit them online at www.cowboychurchofva.com.

Power Source Magazine is doing a cover story on newer artists to watch in 2007. John Sines, Jr. has been selected as one of those artists. Please contact Power Source Magazine for details on how to obtain your copy at 615-248-8105!

Power Source reports on a survey by industry professionals that these artists have great potential for success. They certainly have the talent and hopefully the vision for success. Now what? How do you bring it all together in the world of music? Who has the kind of strength, the personality, and the unmistakable something that makes everyone believe in your talent. Who possesses the dedication and formula that can develop their talent into a successful living?

It all starts with a song, a great collection of songs and a good production is a must! The quality of music is most important, find those songs that take you somewhere and make you feel something. Power Source has chosen the following as the artists to watch in 2007. We have asked them to share a few lines about themselves and their plans for 2007.

John Sines Jr: "I must keep trusting in the Lord. The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." God has blessed this music ministry in so many different ways in 2006. I am certain the blessings I've enjoyed have been because I've been in His will, not mine. The Bible also tells us in Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Therefore, my goal for 2007 is to continue to do exactly what I've been doing in 2006. Trusting in Him to direct my path! Jesus is coming soon! I must do my part to share the Gospel of Christ with others through music and by example until He comes."

"The Man Behind The Hammer" has reached the Powersource Top 20, landing at Number 19 for the first week of November. Please call your favorite radio stations and ask them to play the song. For a list of some of the stations in your area, scroll down! Click Here, to see the current chart.

"The Man Behind The Hammer" climbed 35 spots on the Christian Country Top 100, from Number 57 to land at Number 22 for the Month of November, placing the song in the Top 40. Please call your favorite radio stations and ask them to play the song. For a list of some of the stations in your area, scroll down!

"The Man Behind The Hammer" will be featured as the "Song of the day"
on a nationally syndicated program called "Sunday's Kind Of Country"
hosted by Robby Lynn, Sunday, October 15, 2006. The following are a
list of stations that you can hear the program on, along with their
time slots. You may also visit their website at www.skoc.us for
additional information.

Sunday's Kind Of Country
Radio Affiliates

Beaumont TX.
KAYD 101.7
6am - 12 noon

Seattle / Tacoma WA
KNBQ 102.9
6am - 9am

Oklahoma City OK
KXXY 96.1
6am - 9am

Savannah GA
WJCL 96.1
6am - 9am

Nacogdoches TX
KJCS 103.3
9a- 12 noon

Texarkana TX
KPGG 103.9
7am - 10am

Waco TX.
WACO 99.9
6am -- 9am

Alexandria LA.
KLAA 103.5
7am - 10am

Natchitoches LA.
KSBH 94.9
9a-12 noon

Crossville TN.
WOWF 102.
6am -- 9am

Wickliffe KY.
WGKY 95.9
11a - 2p

Salina KS.
KSKG 99.9
6am - 9am

Charlottesville VA.
WCYK 99.7
6am - 9am

West Plains MO.
KKDY 102.5
6am - 9am

Lyons GA
WLYU 100.9
6am - 9am

Grand Junction CO.
KEKB 99.9
5am-8am

East Point FL.
WOCY 106.5
7am - 10am

Fayetteville AR.
KKIX 103.9
6am -- 8am

Brian / KAGG 96.1
6am - 9am
Collage Station TX

Ft. Walton Beach FL.
WYZB 105.5
5am -- 8am

Arkansas City KS.
KSOK 95.5
6am -- 9am

West Plains MO
KKDY / 102.5
6am - 9am

Mountain Grove MO
K92.5
6am -- 9am

Point Pleasant WV
WBYG 99.5
9a - 12noon

Page AZ
KPGE / 1340am
7am - 10am

Comanche TX
KCOM
6am - 9ames TX

"The man behind the hammer" has debut on the Christian Country Chart at #57. In addition to these stations, a very special "Thank-you" to Don Taylor with "God's own country" for your support!

State

City / Station

Alabama

Auburn / WPIL 91.7 FM
Brewton / WKNU 106.3 FM
Dothan / WTVY 95.5 FM
Elba / WELB 1350 AM
Montgomery / WBAM 98.9 FM
Scottsboro / WWIC 1050 AM
Sylacauga / WYEA 1290 AM
Russellville / WGOL 920 AM

Alaska

North Pole / KJNP 1170 AM

Arizona

Parker / KLPZ 1380 AM
Willcox / KWCX / KHIL 1250 AM

Arkansas

Arkadelphia / KYXK 106.9 FM
Cave City / KZIG 89.9 FM
Crossett / KAGH 800 AM
De Queen / KDQN 92.1 FM
El Dorado / KDMS 1290 AM
Harrison / KHOZ 900 AM / 102.9 FM
Little Rock / KABF 88.3 FM
Monticello / KXSA 103.1 FM
Mountain Home / KCMH 91.5
Russellville / KWXT 1490 AM
Warren / KWRF 860 AM

California

Hemet / TABC
Quincy / KNLF 95.5 FM
Redding / KVIP 540 AM / 98.1 FM
Ridgecrest / KLOA 104.9 FM
Riverside / KPRO 1570 AM
Stockton / KCJH / KYCC

Colorado

Colorado Springs / KKCS FM
Monte Vista / KSLV 1240 AM

Florida

Baker / WTJT 90.1 FM
Belle Glade / WBGF 93.5 FM
Crestview / WJSB 1050 AM
Crestview / WAAZ 104.7 FM
Defuniak Springs / WZEP 1460 AM
Lake Placid / Country Bear
Madison / WMAF 1230 AM
Marianna / WJAQ 100.9 FM
New Smyrna Beach / WKTO 88.7 FM
Palm Bay / WEJF 90.3 FM
Palm City / WCNO 89.9 FM
Titusville / WPIO 89.3
Quincy / WGWD 93.3 FM
Zolfo Springs / WZZS 106.9 FM

Georgia

Baxley / WUFE 1260 AM
Brunswick / WYNR 107.7 FM
Calhoun / WJTH
Canton / WCHK 1290 AM
Columbus / WSHE 1270 AM
Douglas / WOKA 106.7 FM
Griffin / WHIE 1320 AM
Hartwell / WKLY 980 AM
Jackson / WKKP 1410 AM
Jackson / WJGA 92.1 FM
Jasper / WYYZ 1490 AM
Louisville / WPEH 1420 AM
Macon / WBML 900 AM
Ringgold / WBFC 103.7 FM
Rossville / WJOC 1490 AM
Swainsboro / WXRS 100.5 FM
Thomaston / WTGA AM / FM
Thomasville / WJEP 1020 AM
Thomson / WTHO 101.7 FM
Valdosta / WTHV 810 AM
Waycross / WKUB 105.1 FM
West Point / WCJM 100.9 FM
Young Harris / WALH 1340 AM
Young Harris / WYHG 770 AM

Idaho

Craigmont / KRLC 1350 AM
Montpelier / KVSI 1450 AM
Soda Springs / KITT 100.1 FM

Illinois

Ava / WXAN 103.9 FM
Champaign / WGNJ FM / WGNN FM
Effingham / WKJT 102.3 FM
Harrisburg / WEBQ 1240 AM
Havana / WDUK 99.3
Paris / WINH
Salem / WJBD 1350 AM

Indiana

Jasper / WQKZ 98.5
Salem / WSLM 1220 AM / FM

Iowa

Albia / KLBA 1370 AM / 96.7 FM
Denison / KDSN 1530 AM
Estherville / KILR 95.9 FM
Sheldon / KIWA 1550 AM

Kansas

Abilene / KABI 1560 AM
Garden City / KBUF
Leavenworth / KKLO 1410 AM

Kentucky

Barbourville / WYWY 950 – WKKQ 96.1
Cumberland / WCPM 1280 AM
Glasgow / WTZX 860 AM
Hardin / WVHM FM
Horse Cave / WLOC 1150 AM
Jenkins / WKVG 1000 AM
Keavy / WVCT 91.5 FM
London / WGWM
Madisonville / WFMW 730 AM
Richmond / WCBR 1100 AM
Salyersville / WRLV 97.3 FM
Stanton / WBFC 1470 AM
Upton / WJCR 90.1 FM
Vanceburg / WKKS 104.9 FM

Louisiana

Amite / WABL 1570 AM
Jena / KJNA
Lake Charles / KBXG FM
Logansport / KORI 104.7 FM
Marksville KAPB 97.7 FM
Minden / KASO 1240 AM
Otis / KWDF
Shreveport / KXKS 93.7 FM
Winnsboro / KMAR 95.9 FM

Maine

Augusta / WWWA 95.3 FM

Maryland

Baltimore / WGVR
Girdletree / WKHW Mix 106.5 FM

Massachusetts

North Adams / WKGT 98.9 FMF

Michigan

Bad Axe / WLEW 1340 AM
Battle Creek / WOLY 1500 AM
Escanaba / WYKX 104.7 FM
Swartz Creek / WFBE 95.1 FM

Minnesota

Albert Lea / KATE 1450 AM
Brainerd / KBLB 93.3 FM
Faribault / KDHL 920 AM
Little Falls / WYRQ 92.1 FM
Luverne / KLQL 1010.1 FM
Marshall / KARL 105.1 FM
Saint Paul / KNOF 95.3 FM
Pipestone / KLOH 1050 AM
Warroad / KKWQ 92 FM
Winona / KAGE 1380 AM

Mississippi

Booneville / WBIP 99.3 FM
Bruce / WOBN
Clarksdale / WWUN FM
Houston / WCPC 940 am
Lucedale / WRBE 1440 AM / 106.9 FM
Meridian / WOKK 97.1 FM
Ripley / WKZU 102.3 FM
Walnut / WLRC
Waynesboro / WABO FM
Winona / WONA 95.1 FM

Missouri

Bolviar / KYOO 1200 AM
California / KRLL 1420 AM
El Dorado Springs / KESM AM / FM
Kansas City / KCWJ 1030 AM
Marbel Hill / KWKZ 106.1 FM
Marshall / KMMO 102.9 FM
Marshfield / KMRF 1510 AM
Neosho / Heartland Radio Network
Nevada / KNEH 1240 AM
New Bloomfield / KNLG 90.3
Piedmont / RB Media
Poplar Bluff / KOKS 89.5 FM
Sedalia / KDRO 1490 AM
Van Buren / KBIY 91.3 FM

Montana

Dillon / KDBM 1490 AM
Glendive / KDZN 96.5 FM
Havre / KPQX 92.5 FM
Helena / KBLL 99.5 FM
Helena / KHKR 104.1 FM
Malta / KMMR 100.1 FM
Plentywood / KATQ 1070 AM
Polson / KERR 750 AM
Scobey / KCGM 95.7 FM

Nebraska

Ainsworth / KBRB 1400 AM
Chadron / KCSR 610 AM
Fredricton / Riverside Country
Lexington / KRVN 880 AM
Nebraska City / KNCY 1600 AM / 103.1 FM
Oneill / KBRX 102.9 FM
Williston / KDSR 101.1 FM

Nevada

Ely / KDSS 92.7 FM

New Hampshire

Alstead / WOOL 100.1 FM

New Jersey

Bricktown / WBZC 88.9 FM

New Mexico

Alamogordo / KRSY 1000 / 1230 AM
Albuquerque / KDAZ 730 AM
Las Vegas / KFUN AM
Roswell / The Sunrise Show

New York

Lyons / WLNL
Watertown / WFRY FM

North Carolina

Ahoskie / WQDK 99.3 FM
Benson / WPYB 1130 AM
King / WKTE 1090 AM
New Bern / WWEA 94.1 FM
Rutherfordton / WCAB 590 AM
Spindale / WGMA 1520 AM
Spruce Pine / WTOE 1470 AM
Tabor City / WTAB 1370 AM
Taylorsville / WACB 860 AM
Wanchese / WCMS 94.5 FM
West Jefferson / WKSK 590 AM / FM

North Dakota

Mayville / KMAV 1520 AM
Williston / KDSR 101.1 FM

Ohio

Ashland / WNCO 1340 FM
Cambridge / WWKC 104.9 FM
New Philadelphia / WTUZ
Oberlin / WOBL 1320 AM
Portsmouth / WPAY 104.1 FM
Upper Sandusky / WXML 90.1 FM
Waverly / WXIC 660 AM
Waverly / WXIZ 100.9 FM

Oklahoma

Altus / KWHW
Atoka / KEOR
Durant / KLBC 106.3 FM
Enid / KOFM 103.1 FM
Grove / KGVE 99.3 FM
Hugo / KIHN 1340 AM
Lindsay / KBLP 105.1 FM
Oklahoma City / KKNG 93.3 FM
Stuart / KLRB 89.3 FM
Tulsa / KCFO 970 AM

Oregon

Klamath Falls / KBUG FM

Pennsylvania

Lewistown / WVNW 96.7 FM
Mexico / WJUN
State College / WTLR 89.9 FM
Troy / WHGL 100.3 FM

South Carolina

Bishopville / WAGS 1380 AM
Union / WBCU 1460 AM

South Dakota

Sisseton / KBWS 102.9 FM
Watertown / KDLO 96.9 FM

Tennessee

Admore / WSLV 1110 AM
Athens / WYXI 1390 AM
Centerville / WNKX 1570 AM
Church Hill / WMCH 1260 AM
Columbia / WNKX 1570 AM
Copperhill / WLSB 1400 AM
Cowan / WZYX 1440 AM
Crossville / WOWF 102.5 FM
Crossville / WAEW 1330 AM
Dickson / WDKN AM
Dunlap / WSDQ 1190 AM
Elizabethton / WBEJ 1240 AM
Gallatin / WBL2
Greeneville / WGRV 1340 AM
Greeneville / WSMG 1450 AM
Harrison / Peoples To People
Hartsville / WTNK 1090 AM
Hohenwald / WMLR 1230 AM
Jamestown / WDEB AM / FM
Jefferson City / WJFC
Lawrenceburg / WWLX 590 AM
Lafollette / WGLH 960 AM
Lebanon / WANT 89.9 FM
Lebanon / This Side of The Country
Lewisburg / WJJM 94.3 FM
Livingston / WLIV 920 AM
Mt Pleasant / WXRQ 1460 AM
Nashville / WSM
Nashville / Faith For Living
Servierville / Jack Hodge Gospel Show
Tazwell / WNTT
Tracy City / WSGM 104.7 FM
Union City / WKWT 104.9 FM
Winchester / WCDT 1340 AM

Texas

Alvin / KJIC 90.5 FM
Andrews / KACT AM
Anison / KBCY 99.7 FM
Beaumont / Sunday’s Kinda Country
Beeville / KTKO 105.7 FM
Borger / KQTY 1490 AM
Brady / KNEL 95.3 FM
Bryan / KORA 98.3 FM
Childress / KCTX 96.1 FM
Cleburne / KTFW 92.1 FM
Comanche / KCOM 1550 AM
Conroe / KVST FM
Corinth / KIMP 960 AM
Corsicana / KAND 1340 AM
Dimmitt / KDHN 1470 AM
Fairfield / KNES 96.7 FM
Falfurrias / KPSO 106.3 FM
Farwell / KIJN 1060 AM / 92.3 FM
Ft. Stockton / WFST 860 AM
Fredericksburg / KNAF 910 AM
Gonzales / KCTI 1450 AM
Grapeland / KBHT 93.5 FM
Greenville / KIKT 93.5 FM
Hillsboro / KHBR 1560 AM
Kenedy / KAML 990 AM
La Grange / KVLG 1570 AM
Lamesa / KPET 690 AM
Lubbock / KJAK FM
Malakoff / KCKL 95.9 FM
Marble Falls / KBEY 92.5 FM
Mexia / KRQX 1590 AM
New Boston / KNBO 1530 AM
Perryton / KEYE 1400 AM
Rockdale / KRXT 98.5 FM
San Angelo / KDCD 92.9 FM
San Saba / KBAL 106.1 FM
Stephenville / KSTV 93.1 FM
Stephenville / KCLW 900 AM
Sweetwater / KXOX 1240 AM
Tyler / KKUS
Uvalde / KVWG 1280 AM
Woodville / KWUD 1490 AM

Vermont

North Springfield / The Light Broadcasting

Virginia

Ashland / WHAN 1430 AM
Bassett / WZBB 99.9 FM
Big Stone Gap / WLSD 1220 AM
Bristol / WXBQ 96.9 FM
Broadway / WBTX 1470 AM
Crewe / WSVS 800 AM
Farmville / WFLO 870 AM
Floyd / WGFC 1030 AM
Fredericksburg / WFLS 93.3 FM
Hillsville / WHHV 1400 AM
Madison Heights / WRMV 94.5 / 100.9 FM
Wytheville / Christian Country Café
Wytheville / WYVE 1280 AM

Washington

Ephrata / KULE 92.3 FM

West Virginia

Beckley / WJLS 560 AM
Berkeley Springs / WDHC 93.5 FM
Dunmore / WVMR AM / FM
Fairmont / WGYE 102.7 FM
Grafton / WTBZ 1260 AM
Huntington / WPTR – Pillar of Truth
Kingwood / WKMM 96.7 FM
Logan / WVOW 101.9 FM
Matewan / WHJC 1360 AM
McGraws / WWYO
Weston / WHAW 980 AM

Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls / WWIB 103.7 FM
Clintonville / WJMQ 92.3 FM
Marshfield / Dynamite Christian Country
Sturgeon Bay / WRGX 88.5 FM
West Bend / WBKV 1470 AM
Whitewater / WSLD 104.5 FM

Wyoming

Kemmerer / KDWY 105.3 FM
Lander / KOVE 1330 AM

A video for the "The man behind the hammer", the current single at Christian Country and Country radio, is in full production and is expected to be completed in the next couple of months. John and his band taped a closed set performance Saturday, September 23rd at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, Virginia, where John graduated in 1987. Once completed, the music video will available on DVD and will include bonus footage of the making of the project along with interviews and bloopers.

This is truely a blessing!




This 1982 Silver Eagle was bought, paid for and donated to John Sines, Jr. on August 18, 2006 by sources who wish to remain anonymous. In addition to them, a very special "THANK-YOU!" to Jesus Christ for the "blessing" and to Gary Peters, Tommy Hall and Bill Hensley for bringing this bus, now named "The Blessing" from Tennessee to Virginia!

Lynchburg Retailers Supporting New CD

August 1, 2006 the new cd "Sines Of Conviction" was made available to the public at "New Life Christian Book Store" located on Wards Road in Lynchburg, Virginia and at "The Mustard Seed" located on 221 in Forest, Virginia. The new cd is now also available at "Elliotts Cleaners" in Madison Heights, Virginia and the "West Side Deli" in Bedford, Virginia and can be purchased on line at www.johnsinesjr.com.

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By Casey Gillis
The Burg
July 13, 2006
cgillis@newsadvance.com
385-5525

For John Sines Jr., switching from a career in country music to one in gospel was an easy choice. Despite the fact that he was on the verge of making it big in Nashville - he had a hit single with “The Black #3, a tribute to Dale Earnhardt” - Sines decided to turn his back on the industry in 2003. “I felt God was speaking to my heart to stop singing in places that he didn’t want me to be and songs with topics that he didn’t want me to sing about,” Sines said in a recent Q&A. That means no more songs about lying, stealing or cheating. Instead his songs have a message of hope and finding God during tough times in your life. As his first gospel CD, “Sines of Conviction,” is about to be released, Sines participated in a Q&A with The Burg.

Q: You made the decision to stop playing country music and start with gospel music two years ago. What contributed to this decision?
A: The conviction of the Holy Spirit. He has guided me from then until now.

Q: At the time, you said it was all clear to you the night your band’s bus broke down on the way to a Pennsylvania concert. What about that made things clear to you?
A: The personal struggle that I was going through at the time, the struggle between good and evil, put me in a situation that forced me to decide what side of the fence I was going to be on. I don’t know anyone who says, “You know, I’ve got 2.3 kids, a beautiful wife, good job, nice home, good bank account … I think I’ll go get the Lord today!” It doesn’t work like that. He doesn’t have to, but God sometimes has to put us on our back, before we WILL look up. I was no exception.

Q: With “The Black #3,” you were getting recognized and accomplishing what many musicians set out to do. Was it hard to turn your back on that success and try to start a new career from scratch?
A: It was at first, but I kept believing HIS word and I still believe on it. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do ALL things through Christ, which strengthens me.” Not some things. ALL THINGS!

Q: Have you always been a Christian?
A: No, I haven’t. I’ve known about Jesus Christ my whole life, but never fully committed myself to him until that life-changing event in 2002 you mentioned earlier. That’s one of the best things about living in this country, especially in this area of the Bible Belt, the people who love Christ are here to share the Gospel with those like me, who need it.

Q: What has your life been like since you made the decision? How has this changed your life in other ways, beyond just the music?
A: Many things have improved since I’ve fully committed. First of all, I have more of a desire to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others than I used to have. My marriage is much, much better as well as my relationship with my children. The wisdom that he has provided to carry out different tasks, and his guidance from making a simple purchase to making a move from one location to the other is something I could have never done on my own.

Q: Was it hard to find a new manager and representation within a new industry? Were there any other challenges involved in crossing over to a new genre?
A: It’s always hard to find GOOD people. Everyone wants to be a part of something they can make money at, but for me, it was more important to surround myself with Christians first. Someone who already has an ACTIVE relationship with Christ will most likely have the same mind-set that I have. Not always, but most of the time. As for the challenges, there were and still are challenges. Anytime you do work for the Lord, Satan is there to try and give you as much headache as he can. However, if it’s the Lord’s will, nothing can stop you!


Q: At the time of your announcement, you said you give your lyrics to your pastor at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Why? Do you still do this?
A: My pastor is a wise man. He knows the Bible. As I began to start writing in this genre of music, I wanted to make sure that my content was correct according to God’s word. Any material that I have doubts about or question myself, I will consult with Pastor Finch.

Q: What has inspired your new songs?
A: God has done a wonderful work in my life. I’ve made a mess out of what he’s given me, but somehow he manages to salvage something. It’s his love and grace and the price he paid. That’s what has inspired ME!

Q: What’s the story behind your first single, “The Man Behind the Hammer”?
A: A friend of mine, Jimmie Campbell, was telling me a story one day of a hammer that he carried around in the tool box on the back of his pickup truck that belonged to his great-granddad. The hammer didn’t have a handle on it, but according to Jimmie, it was “The best hammer I’ve ever had.” He asked me if I could make a song out of this story and so together we began to write “The Man Behind The Hammer.” After we got started I said to Jimmie, “You know, I could put a religious twist on this, if you don’t mind.” So then we went off into another direction on the second verse, which I think worked out well for this piece.

Q: In “Live Another Day,” you talk about how thankful you are for each day, singing “Sometimes it’s hard to catch my breath from trying to keep up ... and time is something I ain’t ever got enough of ... often things come at me from 40 different ways ... But I’m thankful the Lord let me live another day.” Have you always had such a positive outlook on things, or is this something that’s come to you recently?
A: I’ve always tried to write so that the listener either laughs or cries. I don’t think as a writer that you effectively do your job without one or the other, so that is always the goal. To touch a soul deep enough to laugh or cry, by the thoughts you’ve made them think, is always a goal. It’s hard to achieve that. However, now when I write, I do try to look at my cup being half full, rather than half empty. That too, is hard to achieve.

Q: Some of your songs still have a country flavor. Do you think country and gospel music have anything in common?
A: I don’t believe that you can tell a gospel song when you hear it, just by the music alone. To me, gospel music is the “message” of the song. If the message is gospel, but the music is not performed “decently and in order,” then it not only is distracting from the lyric content, but you just have one great big, jumbled up mess. So your message, even though it may be gospel content, gets lost in translation and that’s where it doesn’t become effective gospel music, in my opinion. The song needs to work in harmony with the lyrics, the vocals and the music in order to be a completed piece.

Q: What other types of music influence your sound? (Like, “I’ve Got a Friend” is very bluesy-sounding.)
A: I grew up listening to Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard, George Jones, David Alan Coe, Lynard Skynard. These artists are who I developed from. So as far as music goes, I believe that there are really only two kinds: good and bad!

Q: In the past, you’ve described your gospel music as edgy. How so?
A: Well before, I had demoed some songs that were a lot like some of the outlaws that country music is known for, such as Travis Tritt and Charlie Daniels. However, once I started selecting music to put on tape, I decided to make a more traditional country-sounding record that showcased my writing, but kept the country roots I’m proud of. I didn’t get any peace from God on the direction of some of the other edgy music.

Q: Do you have any plans to go back out on the road to promote this CD, or are you staying mostly in and around our area?
A: This is God’s decision. My goal is to remain in HIS will, not mine. I have recently been invited to join the Christian Country Music Association and to perform at their convention held in Nashville later this year. This new single is going out to Christian radio and country radio Aug. 1 nationwide, and the CD will be available at New Life Christian Book Store and The Mustard Seed on Aug. 1 in Lynchburg, too. … The success of the single will determine whether we land national distribution to retail stores. God’s leading me, so wherever he leads, I’ll follow.

Q: Would you say your early interest in music came from your parents, also musicians? Was music their career, or a side project they pursued?
A: Yes, it mostly came from my parents, who had a band that played around town. If my parents would have been into raising ducks, I probably would have, too! My dad runs his own transmission business in Bedford and my mom has her own produce business in Florida.

Q: You put your first band together at 14 years old - when did you know a career in music was something you wanted to pursue?
A: I’ve always known. I’m not sure how, but I’ve always known.

Q: Last time we checked in with you, you were a stay-at-home dad, taking care of your three children. Are you still doing that these days?
A: No, I’m not at home as much as I was, however taking care of three IS A FULL TIME JOB.

Q: You also had plans to read the Bible in a year. How did that go?
A: I’m still trying to achieve THAT, too!

"The man behind the hammer" will be released nationwide to country and christian country radio August 1, 2006. Fans are asked to start calling and emailing their favorite radio stations and asking them to play this first single off of the soon to be released cd, "Sines of conviction".