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Periodically, we send out an email newsletter to keep you informed of upcoming guests and shows. Read previous newsletters archived below: Thu 11/08/2007 8:58 PM What's Ahead on Daniel Britt & Friends? Oh My! This newsletter has been a long time coming. So sorry for the delay in sending out an update. First off: Here's what's coming on the next few editions of the show: Week of 11/05/07: We visit with Doug Oldham and his wife Laura Lee and recount the early days of Doug's career. In addition, and as you've come to expect, we'll also hear music spanning Doug's career -- beginning with Doug's very first album that was recorded in Nashville and sponsored by Bill Gaither. Hear stories of how Laura Lee and Doug first met, the start of long lasting friendships with Dr. Jerry Falwell and Bill Gaither, and find out about Doug's family and health today. It's an hour with this gem in Gospel music: Doug Oldham -- on the next Daniel Britt & Friends! Week of 11/12/07: Roger Bennett was a great quartet man, pianist, friend, and communicator. Daniel talks to Roger's wife, Debbie Bennett about the man so many loved dearly. We'll also hear updates from the Bennett family, clips from the funeral service featuring the chaplain at M.D. Anderson, and the songs Roger was best known for. It's an hour of honor to one of the best! Week of 11/19/07: It's an hour of classics -- with a live twist! Join Daniel for a trip down memory lane (or an education for many) as classic groups of Gospel Music's golden era take the stage. All the songs in this week's show were recorded before a live audience, which often adds to the sound and excitement. Don't miss favorites from Gold City, The Hemphills, The Downings, LeFevres, Oak Ridge Quartet, Perrys, Hayes Family, Greenes, Blackwoods, Kingsmen, Nelons, Greater Vision, and the Speers. Your front row seat is reserved! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week throughout the U.S. and Canada on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Listen in Atlanta: Saturdays at 7 p.m. on 90.7 & 107.1 NewLife FM. In the nation of Papua New Guinea, you can hear the broadcast on Wantok Radio Light every Sunday at 12 Noon. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com (audio downloads will resume eventually). Thanks for your patience through the beginning of this new season. I've heard from a lot of you asking about the audio downloads and yes, they will come back one day real soon. Daniel Britt www.danielbritt.com Fri 6/22/2007 5:06 PM Vote For Your Favorite "Daniel Britt & Friends!" Hi Friends, Before I get to the highlights of what to expect on the show, I want to pass along a note from XM's enLighten34. It's an opportunity for you to vote for your favorite episodes of Daniel Britt & Friends! ----------- Many, many of you have written to say that you enjoy the weekly Daniel Britt & Friends program and Daniel's interviews. Well, it's time for Daniel to take a hiatus from producing new shows ... as he will soon be re-locating his family and studio from Georgia to North Carolina. But, have no fear ... he plans to return on Monday, September 10th for a second big season of interviews and documentary features, bringing you intimate looks at the greatest names in Southern Gospel music, past and present. Even if you've been listening each week since Daniel Britt & Friends was launched last September 25th, with a broadcast on which the life of Anthony Burger was celebrated, there are likely shows you'd like to hear again. Or, possibly you just began listening to enLighten 34 and/or Daniel at some point since then and missed the early programs. During Daniel's eight-week hiatus period, Dan Dixon and Marlin Taylor at XM are prepared to air a series of encore presentations ... and want you, the listener, to have the opportunity to vote for which programs you'd most like to hear again. Here's the list of 31 broadcasts which enLighten 34 is ready to bring "one more time" -- so we'd love to have your vote! So, make your choices now and send to sogo@xmradio.com and place "Daniel Britt" in the subject line. You can list either by artist name or simply indicate show number. 1. Anthony Burger 2. Eva Mae LeFevre, Jimmy Jones and Mark Fuller 3. Mark Lowry 4. Rhonda Thompson and Jim Stover 5. Jeff & Sheri Easter 6. Annie & Kelly McRae 7. George Younce 8. Lynda Randle 9. The Crist Family 10. Joel & LaBreeska Hemphill 11. Booth Brothers 12. Kevin Williams 13. Allison Durham Speer 14. Jim & Melissa Brady 15. Gold City 16. The Pfeifers 17. Mercy's Mark 18. Greater Vision 19. Karen Peck & New River 20. Legacy Five/Roger Bennett 21. Crabb Family 22. Mike Allen 23. The Perrys 24. The Down East Boys 25. Triumphant Quartet 26. Lily Fern Weatherford & Steve Weatherford 27. Mark Trammell Trio 28. Janet Paschal 29. Kyla Rowland 30. Debra & Lauren Talley 31. The Hoppers Thank you for your votes. Marlin Taylor and Dan Dixon look forward to hearing from you. ----------- Now, onto the highlights of what's ahead: Tomorrow, you'll have one last chance to catch our documentary on The Isaacs! Which artist comes to mind when you envision the marriage of "Gospel" and "Bluegrass?" Without a doubt, The Isaacs top the list. Coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends, the entire group (Lily, Ben, Sonya, Becky, Kevin, and Jesse) sits down for a conversation of music and fun. You'll have to listen to find out which member of the group was terrified by the interview process, which member crowds the bus with handbags, and just how the band takes their audience on a journey every night they perform. Plus, we'll sit back and listen to the brand new sounds of "Big Sky," The Isaacs' latest album. You'll be sorry if you miss the acoustical, award-winning, and amazing Isaacs, coming up on Daniel Britt & Friends! That's tomorrow at 12 Noon Eastern (9 A.M. Pacific). Then, next week - starting with the Monday 6/25 broadcast - Jim Hamill has spent over 50 years of his life singing Gospel Music, and you can only imagine the stories he has to tell! Coming up on Daniel Britt & Friends, we'll give you the opportunity to hear Jim's stories first-hand. Daniel sits down with Jim to discuss his history with the Kingsmen and working with some of the greats, plus we feature stories from recorded compilations through the years. You're sure to enjoy laughing and reliving some classic Kingsmen Quartet music! The week of 07/02/07: It's the group that has taken Gospel Music by storm! Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will be featured for the hour as Daniel sits down with the group's founder and manager, Ernie Haase. Enjoy the excitement of classic quartet sounds on overdrive! Hear stories of how the group comes up with new ideas, why creativity is so important, and how the "entertainment factor" is such an amazing tool for ministry. Don't miss Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends! I'll go ahead and let you know the final show of this season is going to be focused on Ivan Parker. Watch the website for more details ... We'll also send out an email update again soon with all the info you'll need about Ivan's appearance. And as always: Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week throughout the U.S. and Canada on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Listen in Atlanta: Saturdays at 7 p.m. on 90.7 & 107.1 NewLife FM. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Have a great weekend! Daniel Britt http://www.danielbritt.com Fri 6/1/2007 4:30 PM June's Guest List - Daniel Britt & Friends Thanks for being a part of the listening family of Daniel Britt & Friends each week! Here’s another update of some of the great artists we’re shining our spotlight on in the near future: Tomorrow (06/02/07), you’ll have one last chance for the special on Kyla Rowland… Her songs have been cherished by fans of Gospel music for decades - so much so that she's proven time and time again to write some of the top songs this genre has to offer. On the upcoming broadcast of Daniel Britt & Friends, Daniel talks to songwriter Kyla Rowland. Why not listen as we pay tribute to this classy lady of prose and hear the inspiration behind many of her best-known songs? An hour of stories behind the songs with Kyla Rowland, coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends! Then, next week (6/4/07): You have a seat next to Debra & Lauren Talley of the Talley Trio! In addition to their great music, we'll talk about life after the original Talleys, the incorporation of Lauren into the Talley Trio, and the fresh influences of variety that she brings to the family's sound. Enjoy the intriguing conversation and intimate setting with these ladies: two thirds of the Talley Trio…your seat awaits! Week of 06/11/07: Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends: Celebrating their 50th year in Gospel Music, The Hoppers have a legacy that will continue to shine brightly for the next generation of fans. Daniel Britt sits down with Claude, Connie, Mike, Dean, & Kim Hopper to discuss their history, members, good business sense, American Gospel Music brand endorsement, and their exciting 50th year festivities. Hear stories from Mike's childhood, how the Talleys were once a part of the Hoppers, and about Wayne Haun's reaction to Claude's cow's! You'll enjoy sitting around the table with America's favorite family of Gospel Music, coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends! Week of 06/18/07: Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends: Which artist comes to mind when you envision the marriage of "Gospel" and "Bluegrass?" Without a doubt, The Isaacs top the list. Coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends, the entire group (Lily, Ben, Sonya, Becky, Kevin, and Jesse) sits down for a conversation of music and fun. You'll have to listen to find out which member of the group was terrified by the interview process, which member crowds the bus with handbags, and just how the band takes their audience on a journey every night they perform. Plus, we'll sit back and listen to the brand new sounds of "Big Sky," The Isaacs' latest album. You'll be sorry if you miss the acoustical, award-winning, and amazing Isaacs, coming up on Daniel Britt & Friends! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week throughout the U.S. and Canada on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Listen in Atlanta: Saturdays at 7 p.m. on 90.7 & 107.1 NewLife FM. After the broadcasts, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Don’t forget that you can track schedule updates and changes anytime at this link: http://www.danielbritt.com/friends.htm Questions or comments? Just reply to this email! Have a great weekend. Daniel Britt http://www.danielbritt.com Fri 5/11/2007 3:56 PM Janet Paschal, Mark Trammell, and more! Time again for a look ahead at special guests on Daniel Britt & Friends. Remember, you can listen at three convenient times (see the end of the email for specifics). You can also download these interviews the week AFTER the broadcast. The Triumphant Quartet has been the most recent addition to our online archive of mp3 interviews. Now, onto the schedule: There's one more opportunity on Saturday to impress your friends with your vast knowledge of Gospel Music history as we visit with Lily Fern Weatherford, her son Steve Weatherford, and former member, Mike Allen. We'll go down the early roads of the Weatherfords, hear about their influence of Gospel music on the west coast and what brought them to Ohio. You'll also find out how the Cathedrals and the Imperials bloomed from the Weatherford seed and how important Earl Weatherford was in the management of his family of singers. Hear classic music and get a good dose of Gospel music's history on this fun edition of Daniel Britt & Friends! (Last opportunity to catch this broadcast is 5/12/07). Week of 05/14/07: We focus our spotlight on The Mark Trammell Trio and learn more about the group's vision, history and current makeup of the trio. Daniel talks to Mark Trammell, Eric Phillips, and Dustin Sweatman. Find out if Eric's ever had to use his police training on the road, about Dustin's start in Gospel music, and hear more about Mark's call to preach. You'll enjoy hearing the hearts -- and harmonies -- of The Mark Trammell Trio! Week of 05/21/07: Janet Paschal sits down and talks about her career, her marriage, and her struggles with cancer. Plus, we preview her soon to be released album, "Sounds Like Sunday." In fact, during the hour, we'll have time to feature nearly every song on this new project. Hear it first on Daniel Britt & Friends! Along with her producer Wayne Haun, Janet's goal was to present some classic hymns of the church and songs of Sunday in an original, authentic way -- so authentic in fact that it demands a freshness that makes you sit up and take notice. You'll get to hear the music and the lady herself all on the next edition of Daniel Britt & Friends. Week of 05/28/07: Her songs have been cherished by fans of Gospel music for decades - so much so that she's proven time and time again to write some of the top songs this genre has to offer. On the upcoming broadcast of Daniel Britt & Friends, Daniel talks to songwriter Kyla Rowland. Why not listen as we pay tribute to this classy lady of prose and hear the inspiration behind many of her best-known songs? An hour of stories behind the songs with Kyla Rowland, coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week throughout the U.S. and Canada on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Listen in Atlanta: Saturdays at 7 p.m. on 90.7 & 107.1 NewLife FM. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Have any questions? Comments? Reply to this email or send your notes to feedback@danielbritt.com And, oh yes... Happy Mother's Day! Daniel Britt www.danielbritt.com   Guests, Anniversary, & T-Shirts! Fri 4/20/2007 10:58 AM Here’s an update on what’s been happening lately on Daniel Britt & Friends – and what you can expect to come! --- Recent Guests --- Since the last email, we’ve welcomed The Crabb Family, Mike Allen, and Legacy Five around our table. You can log on to www.danielbritt.com and download these interviews in their entirety. That means you get the full, unedited, uninterrupted conversation I had with each artist! You can subscribe to the podcast download to get these automatically, or just log on and get them on-demand whenever you feel like it. --- A Look Ahead --- This week, which I realize is almost over, my guests have been The Perrys. You have one more chance to catch the spotlight on them. Listen tomorrow (Saturday) at Noon Eastern (11 AM Central, 10 Mountain, 9 Pacific) and not only will you hear the interview, but we feature most of the songs from their latest CD, “Come Thirsty.” Then, coming next week on Monday: Quartets seem to have their own unique personalities, and The Down East Boys certainly are one-of-a-kind! On this edition of the show, we'll find out where they got their name, where Down East really is, and why it has made them picky about where they eat seafood! During the hour, we’ll also hear songs from their new CD, Mercy. Come with us and get to know The Down East Boys better on Daniel Britt & Friends. Looking ahead to the week of April 30: The Triumphant Quartet sits down with Daniel Britt to retrace their steps from the beginning until today. Daniel talks to Scott Inman, David Sutton, Clayton Inman, and Eric Bennett about their individual pathways that led each member to this quartet. Plus, we put the spotlight on Triumphant's brand new CD, "You Gotta Love It!" The Triumphant Quartet is unique in that it performs daily shows at the Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in addition to touring across the country in churches and arenas. We'll find out how "theater work" differs from "road work" and we'll hear every song from their new recording on the next installment of Daniel Britt & Friends. Don't miss it! And for the history buffs, here’s a classic coming your way the week of 5/7: Impress your friends with your vast knowledge of Gospel Music history as we visit with Lily Fern Weatherford, her son Steve Weatherford, and former member, Mike Allen. We'll go down the early roads of the Weatherfords, hear about their influence of Gospel music on the west coast and what brought them to Ohio. You'll also find out how the Cathedrals and the Imperials bloomed from the Weatherford seed and how important Earl Weatherford was in the management of his family of singers. Hear classic music and get a good dose of Gospel music's history on this fun edition of Daniel Britt & Friends! --- About The Show: --- Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week throughout the U.S. and Canada on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com --- This Spring's Must-Have Fashion Item! --- With Spring temps just ahead for much of North America ... more and more of you will be donning T-shirts. So ... shouldn't you have an enLighten shirt as part of your warm weather apparel . . . that you can proudly wear, letting others know that you are a listener to America's Gospel Music Station? We also want you to know that we now have the larger sizes a number of you have inquired about ... up to 4X. Ordering is easy ... click here for complete information on ordering via PayPal or by sending a check: http://www.enlighten34.com And ... while supplies last, we'll include a gift CD with each order received! --- XM Celebrates A Year Of enLighten! --- This month marked the one year anniversary of enLighten finding its place on the satellite at channel 34. What a year it has been! Thanks to so many who have written, called, or sent emails with your kind comments and thoughtful suggestions. Let’s hope for many more years of great Gospel music! Thanks for reading, listening, and surfing by! Daniel Britt www.danielbritt.com Roger Bennett, Legacy Five special Wed 3/21/2007 11:31 AM ...Just wanted to issue a special email to alert you to next week's show: Roger Bennett passed away this past Saturday, 3/16. You can learn more about his memorial service that takes place later today here: http://forums.singingnews.com/Roger_Bennett_Passes_Away/m_2254428/tm.htm We will continue with our special on Legacy Five, but will precede the program with a tribute to Roger. Here's the updated overview of what's planned: Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends: In the quartet world of gospel singing, a group of FIVE guys may seem to be a quandary. Not so when talking about Legacy Five! This "quartet," with their talented pianist Roger Bennett, carries on a legacy the spans generations. You have the invitation to hear their music and share stories of their individual lives coming up. We've got them all sitting around our table with a place set for you, too. Glenn, Frank, the two Scotts and the one and only Roger are here for the hour. With the passing of Roger earlier this month, this interview provides one of the final opportunities for listeners to hear directly from his heart. It was recorded in September 2006, just a matter of days after Roger's reoccurrence of leukemia and he talked with us about that current situation he faced. In addition to the special hour-long highlight on Legacy Five, we also begin the program with a tribute to Roger Bennett. This is certainly a program worth holding out for and it's coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends. Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com coming up: Greater Vision, Karen Peck & New River, and Legacy Five! Thu 3/15/2007 8:52 AM Hi Friends! This week my guests are the guys of Greater Vision. You can hear that broadcast tonight at 10 Eastern (7 West Coast time) and again on Saturday at noon Eastern/9 Pacific. Greater Vision is one of the most successful groups in Gospel Music sits down with us. Greater Vision is here to talk about their music and longevity -- 11 years with no member changes! You'll enjoy the humor and frankness Gerald Wolfe, Jason Waldroup, and Rodney Griffin bring to the conversation. Plus, we'll hear some of their classic songs, learn more about Rodney's songwriting, and just how Gerald found a star player in Jason. You don't want to miss one minute with Greater Vision on the next Daniel Britt & Friends. Then, coming on Monday: Your ticket is approved and ready for an incredible journey into the history, lives, and music of Karen Peck & New River! Daniel sits down with Karen, Susan, and Devin to talk about the early days – even as far back as the Rex Nelon Singers – and of New River past and present. Devin just loves to play the part of “youth” as he refers to the girls as his grandmothers – and Susan and Karen talk about things that really only happen between sisters. If you miss this, your friends will be shocked, you’ll miss an hour of great music, and you'll miss another classic Southern Gospel “snake story” that you may have never before heard! Karen Peck & New River for the entire hour on the next Daniel Britt & Friends. I'm sure most of you have heard that Roger Bennett is in great need of prayer right now at M.D. Anderson in Houston, Texas. It just so happened that the airdate for Legacy Five is upon us, coming up the week of 03/26/07: In the quartet world of gospel singing, a group of FIVE guys may seem to be a quandary. Not so when talking about Legacy Five! This "quartet," with their talented pianist Roger Bennett, carries on a legacy the spans generations. You have the invitation to hear their music and share stories of their individual lives coming up. We've got them all sitting around our table with a place set for you, too. Glenn, Frank, the two Scotts and the one and only Roger are here for the hour. This interview was recorded in September 2006, just a matter of days after Roger's reoccurrence of leukemia and he'll update us on that progress. It certainly is a program with holding out for and it's coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com WELCOME CANADA! Some great news to our neighbors to the north: Daniel Britt & Friends, along with all the great Southern Gospel music on enLighten, is launching in CANADA starting April 1, 2007 (no foolin')! Spread the news if you have friends and family there. INTERVIEW ARCHIVES If you missed hearing some of our past guests, like Mercy's Mark, Gold City, the Pfeifers, or Allison Durham Speer -- you can always find the interview download at http://www.danielbritt.com/interviews.htm. If you're into podcasting, you can do that, too. Have a great day! Daniel Britt www.danielbritt.com Mercy's Mark next week on XM Fri 3/2/2007 3:59 PM Just a quick update to let you know of the next couple of broadcasts on Daniel Britt & Friends from XM 34. Join me Monday, because something is definitely happening with this particular group of guys! The music leaves a mark of mercy everywhere it's heard, which of course includes XM Satellite Radio. Join Daniel's hour long conversation and new album preview with the men of Mercy's Mark! The quartet is relatively new to the music scene, but it carries a combined experience that translates into top quality, hit-producing music. Group manager Garry Jones is probably best known for his time with the "Midnight Cry" makeup of Gold City; but, did you know he once worked for the Singing News, J.G. Whitfield, and the Dixie Echoes? Creativity and artistic genius fuel the group's mission to paint the world a message of God's outpouring of Mercy on every life. Don't miss this in-depth hour! And don’t miss the week of 3/12 when Greater Vision stops by for a chat, followed by Karen Peck & New River the week of 3/19. Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Blessings, -Daniel Britt Update and Special Offer Tue 2/20/2007 2:49 PM Hi Friends, Last night, in case you missed it, we sat down with the guys of Gold City. If in fact you weren’t able to catch it, you can listen on Thursday night (10 Eastern) or Saturday afternoon (12 Eastern). If there's ever been a fun hour on our show, this one will be one of the best! You’ve got a seat reserved with Daniel Britt and the guys of Gold City! We'll talk to each member about their personal journeys and about the group's rich history under the guidance of founder Tim Riley. By the time you listen to the entire hour, you will have heard every song from their new CD Revival (and you can count on the fact that you'll never forget that album title either – Jonathan Wilburn makes sure of it)! We've got lots of great music and laughter with Gold City on the next Daniel Britt & Friends. Plus, as a “sneak peek” for those who aren’t currently subscribers to XM’s great lineup of programming… you can hear a sample of what the fully produced shows sound like. Just click this link: http://www.danielbritt.com/audio/goldcityxmpreview.mp3 ---------- If you’re interested in becoming a subscriber to XM, you can get a great friends and family deal when you visit click on the link below and enter in the special code: http://www.xmradio.com/friends the special code to enter is: sogo@xmradio.com ---------- Looking ahead to next week (02/26/07): Their name may be hard to pronounce and spell, but The Pfeifers have a sound that's easy to remember! During our special broadcast with them, we'll sit down with John and Candy Pfeifer and Mary Jane Carter to hear stories of the family's musical legacy, plus how the group is making waves in the future of the Southern Gospel industry. (And don't for a minute think it's all “business” ... there's more joy and light-hearted moments between these three that you could imagine.) Enjoy a casual visit with The Pfeifers, coming up on Daniel Britt & Friends! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Have a great week! Daniel Britt & Friends Thu 1/25/2007 10:16 AM A look ahead to Daniel Britt & Friends on XM Can you believe it's almost February? This month has flown by (and I have a feeling it's not going to get much slower)! Thanks for all the comments about the show. We're having fun with The Booth Brothers this week on the broadcast. These guys deliver amazing harmony with every song they sing. The hour will be filled with conversation with and songs by the Booth Brothers. Learn how they're related to the profound songwriter, Mosie Lister; hear some of their humorous stories; preview songs from their new CD; and more. Throw out your blues and replace it with the Booths! You'll have an opportunity to hear it tonight at 10 PM in the East (4 PM in the West) and again on Saturday at noon Eastern, 9 AM Pacific. Then, next week: As a way to welcome our favorite Homecoming guitarist back to the Gaither touring circuit, we'll feature some outstanding instrumental guitar work and get to know Kevin Williams a bit better. Kevin has stories to tell, like working with Wendy Bagwell and the Sunliters, Bill Gaither, and Anthony Burger. If you've ever had an opportunity to talk to Kevin before or after a Homecoming concert, you know how approachable he is -- and funny, too! Kevin will be here for the whole hour and you'll love the instrumental sounds that he brings. The week of 02/05/07 will bring some brand new sounds from the newest project by Allison Durham Speer -- and we'll spend the hour talking to her! Allison married into a rich heritage of Gospel singers, and carries on that tradition with the finest ability and class. She's a great story teller and gives us a glimpse into her relationship with father-in-law Brock Speer, uncle Ben Speer, and others. This is another artist to include in the list of those who can "just stand flat footed and sing!" For Valentine's Day, the week of 02/12/07, LOVE is the theme for this Valentine's edition of the show. Daniel features an hour of music about God's love. Plus, we'll feature some songs from Jim & Melissa Brady's "Christian love songs" CD. Share the love of good music with XM 34 this Valentine's season. I've printed a preliminary calendar of future guests and show ideas on the website (http://www.danielbritt.com/friends.htm) if you'd like to get a sneak peek at what's coming; but remember, the schedule is subject to change. Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Tell your friends about America's Gospel Music Station, enLighten from XM Satellite Radio...on the web at: www.enlighten34.com Have a good day, Daniel Britt www.danielbritt.com Mon 1/15/2007 4:50 PM Daniel Britt & Friends on XM 34 It's been a while since I've updated... but, so far this month we've highlighted the Crist Family and Joel & LaBreeska Hemphill. (Click here to replay the interviews if you missed it>> http://www.danielbritt.com/interviews.htm). This week, starting with tonight's broadcast at 7 PM ET, we'll feature an hour of music that is centered on the theme of JOY. These songs are great! Next week (1/22/07), it's an hour with the Booth Brothers... These guys deliver amazing harmony with every song they sing. The hour will be filled with conversation with and songs by the Booth Brothers. Learn how they're related to the profound songwriter, Mosie Lister; hear some of their humorous stories; preview songs from their new CD; and more. Throw out your blues and replace it with the Booths, coming soon on Daniel Britt & Friends. Looking ahead to the week of 1/29/07, as a way to welcome our favorite Homecoming guitarist back to the Gaither touring circuit, we'll feature some outstanding instrumental guitar work and get to know better Kevin Williams. Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com Wed 12/20/2006 4:16 PM David Phelps Christmas on XM Don't forget that next week, on Christmas Night and the following Thursday and Saturday, David Phelps will join us for the entire hour on Daniel Britt & Friends! Then, kicking off the new year will be The Crist Family, Joel & LaBreeska Hemphill, and The Booth Brothers. Plus, some other big things will happen in 2007 that you’ll want to be a part of – so keep checking the websites for details: http://www.danielbritt.com/friends.htm http://www.enlighten34.com Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com . Mon 12/4/2006 8:43 AM Spend Christmas Day with David Phelps! In our last newsletter there was a sneak preview to what's ahead for the show on December 25 (and week). At the time of the last newsletter, the show was still in the planning stages. Now, we're proud to announce that David Phelps will be the featured guest for the entire hour. The first airing will be on Christmas evening, Monday, December 25, at 7PM Eastern (4PM Pacific). Here's the synopsis: We wrap up our month-long Christmas music and memories and spend Christmas day (and week) with David Phelps! Listen as Daniel features nearly every selection from David's acclaimed Christmas solo project, in addition to seasonal sounds from the Gaither Vocal Band that featured David. Daniel and David talk about Christmas traditions (past and present), family, his Christmas tours, and of course ... food! It's a highlight hour of one dynamite vocalist who pulls out the stops for Christmastime. David's Christmas music is amazing and we wanted to make you aware of that special program. In the meantime, we have some equally great guests join us for Christmas memories... starting with this week's program featuring Connie Hopper, Janet Paschal, Eva Mae LeFevre, and a legendary surprise guest who is no longer with us. (Here's a hint: his first name starts with a "J" and his birthday is on Christmas Eve.) This program will begin a month-long series of sounds to highlight the Christmas season. Week of 12/11/06: Our Christmas music and memories continue with seasonal sounds and special guests! This week, we'll catch the Christmas spirit together with Squire Parsons, Gary McSpadden, and Russ Taff. The music will be timeless and classic -- dating back to the early 1980s from Squire, The Bill Gaither Trio, and The Imperials. Week of 12/18/06: Our Christmas music and memories continue with seasonal sounds and special guests! This week, we'll catch the Spirit of Christmas with Woody Wright & Stephen Hill. These two artists are on their third annual "Spirit of Christmas Tour" together, and they've just recorded a new Christmas project by the same name. Woody shares memories of childhood Christmases and will give us a sneak-peak behind some of his collaborations with Bill & Gloria Gaither. Stephen has also written some new music for Christmas and will give us insight behind those songs. Plus, we'll get to hear these new sounds for the season! Week of 12/25/06: David Phelps (see above) Week of 01/01/07: We welcome new friends to our table when we sit down with The Crist Family. These people are a delight to meet and you'll hear the unique twist of a Southern Gospel family group hails from the Pacific Northwest. Aside from their fun personalities and cool stories of ever-changing lives, the harmony they have is amazing. Daniel has found a gem of a group with which to kick of the New Year. You'll certainly want to be present for the introduction to the Crist Family. Week of 01/08/07: One whole hour with Joel & LaBreeska Hemphill. They carry a legendary name, but more importantly, they carry such candor that you'll feel like you're sitting in their living room reminiscing about the good times. And reminisce is just what will happen on this broadcast! LaBreeska tells us all about her relation to the Goodmans, Joel gives us a glimpse into how he writes songs and tells us about some of his most well-known compositions. Plus, we "get real" and talk about the ups and downs throughout their lives, including Joel's bout with clinical depression and how LaBreeska and the Lord remained faithful through it all. Pull up a chair and get to know better the music -- and the couple behind the music -- of The Hemphills. Let us hear your comments on what we're doing; it's like fuel in our engine! XM management (to cast your vote for its commitment to Southern Gospel): mailto:sogo@xmradio.com ... or simply reply to this email. Thanks for listening and for your support of Daniel Britt & Friends and enLighten 34. ------------------------ Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com . Wed 11/22/2006 2:30 PM Looking ahead to Christmas guests Here's an update of what's ahead on Daniel Britt & Friends on XM 34: This week, it’s an hour with the legendary GEORGE YOUNCE (you have two more chances to catch the show: on Thursday at 10PM Eastern and Saturday at 12Noon Eastern). Next week (11/27): If you're familiar with the Gaither Homecoming video or concert series, you're sure to know Lynda Randle. And, to know Lynda is to love her! We've got her infectious personality for the entire hour. Find out about her childhood and family, her husband and daughters, and her introduction to Gloria & Bill Gaither. Plus, learn more about Lynda's passions and hear little known stories from college, like cutting Guy Penrod's hair…and EAR?! Bet you didn't know she once struggled with arrogance and pride. It's an hour of joy, honesty, and reality. This program will prove to be a delight as Lynda shares her authentic life's story. And still to come... Week of 12/04/06: Christmas music and memories with Connie Hopper, Janet Paschal, Eva Mae LeFevre, and a legendary surprise guest who is no longer with us. This program will begin a month-long series of sounds to highlight the Christmas season. Week of 12/11/06: Our Christmas music and memories continue with seasonal sounds and special guests! This week, we'll catch the Christmas spirit together with Squire Parsons, Gary McSpadden, and Russ Taff. The music will be timeless and classic -- dating back to the early 1980s from Squire, The Bill Gaither Trio, and The Imperials. Week of 12/18/06: Our Christmas music and memories continue with seasonal sounds and special guests! This week, we'll catch the Spirit of Christmas with Woody Wright & Stephen Hill. These two artists are on their third annual "Spirit of Christmas Tour" together, and they've just recorded a new Christmas project by the same name. Woody shares memories of childhood Christmases and will give us a sneak-peak behind some of his collaborations with Bill & Gloria Gaither. Stephen has also written some new music for Christmas and will give us insight behind those songs. Plus, we'll get to hear these new sounds for the season! ...Sneak preview to the week of 12/25: Christmas with David Phelps...? It's in the works. Details still to come! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Don't forget, after each broadcast, you can go to my website to download the mp3 interviews which contain much more than we have time for on the show. In case you forgot, it's www.danielbritt.com. Tell your friends and, if you think about it, send an email to XM letting them know your thoughts and comments on the show! XM's email is: sogo@xmradio.com Happy Thanksgiving! Daniel Britt http://www.danielbritt.com Tue 10/31/2006 9:45 AM Upcoming November guests Here's an update of what's ahead on Daniel Britt & Friends on XM 34! This week, Jeff & Sheri Easter join me (you have two more chances to catch the show: on Thursday at 10PM Eastern and Saturday at 12Noon Eastern). Next week (11/06/06), it's an hour of Classic Gospel Music! My friend Mark Fuller brings a wealth of knowledge about some timeless classics in Southern Gospel. We'll hear from the Statesmen, the Downings, the Cathedrals, the Hoppers, Bob Cain, the Speers, and Gold City, plus many others. It will be an hour of reminiscing and education. And still to come: Week of 11/13/06: Daniel sits down with Annie & Kelly McRae “from start to finish.” You’ll hear about their childhood, growing up singing in church, their friendships with Mark Lowry and The Crabb Family – and since the most recent news is that Kelly is leaving the duo, we’ll talk about what’s ahead for Annie and forming her new group and Daniel makes Kelly promise to keep a reunion in mind for the future. It’s an entire hour with the McRaes and their music! Week of 11/20/06: This will be one legendary hour, because the entire hour is spent with the late George Younce! Recorded from George's home on a snowy February night in 2003, Daniel brings you memories from this classy gentleman of Gospel Music - including stories about the Cathedrals, J.D. Sumner, Signature Sound, and singing his heart out at Carnegie Hall! This will certainly be an hour you don't want to miss! Week of 11/27/06: If you're familiar with the Gaither Homecoming video or concert series, you're sure to know Lynda Randle. And, to know Lynda is to love her! We've got her infectious personality for the entire hour. Find out about her childhood and family, her husband and daughters, and her introduction to Gloria & Bill Gaither. Plus, learn more about Lynda's passions and hear little known stories from college, like cutting Guy Penrod's hair…and EAR?! Bet you didn't know she once struggled with arrogance and pride. It's an hour of joy, honesty, and reality. This program will prove to be a delight as Lynda shares her authentic life's story. Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Don't forget, after each broadcast, you can go to my website to download the mp3 interviews which contain much more than we have time for on the show. In case you forgot, it's www.danielbritt.com. Tell your friends and, if you think about it, send an email to XM letting them know your thoughts and comments on the show! XM's email is: sogo@xmradio.com Thanks for listening! Daniel Britt http://www.danielbritt.com Mon 10/9/2006 10:46 AM Week 3 & other upcoming shows Week 3 is now underway for Daniel Britt & Friends! Here's an update of a few changes made at the website: There is now a page dedicated to the show - http://www.danielbritt.com/friends.htm and, on that page, you can track who will be on upcoming episodes. Plus, you can find a review of recent guests. You can also find helpful links and audio related to each program once the show has aired on XM. I'll try to cover several weeks at a time in these emails so you're not bombarded too often. Here's what lies ahead: Week of 10/9/06: Daniel highlights music from the '90s, featuring groups like The Cathedrals, The Bishops, Daryl Williams Trio, Wendy Bagwell & the Sunliters and more. Plus, a classic moment awaits with the Blackwood Brothers. - Week of 10/16/06: Daniel talks to Mark Lowry for the hour! Listen and hear about Mark's early life (including a song selection by ten-year-old Mark Lowry), his start in comedy and life after the Gaither Vocal Band. We'll feature some of Mark's favorite music -- and yours as well. - Week of 10/23/06: Daniel highlights music that may have never "saw the light of day." It's an hour of forgotten gems that were buried on the albums. Plus, record promoters Rhonda Thompson and Jim Stover tell us how radio singles are chosen, and why these lesser-known songs get left behind. - Week of 10/30/06: An hour with Jeff & Sheri Easter. Join Daniel with the Easters as they tell their story of growing up in two well-known bluegrass music families, then the marriage that began a new era in "bluegrass-Gospel." Sheri tells us who influenced her singing and about the spelling of name (has something to do with Lamb Chop). Jeff gives us an exclusive into his REAL name (has something to do with "Famous Cookies"). You'll have to listen to be truly enlightened! Daniel Britt & Friends is heard each week on XM Satellite Radio's enLighten 34 - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at 10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. Again, as a reminder, you can download the full and complete interviews with most of our guests from www.danielbritt.com - and you can subscribe to the interviews (as a podcast) if you have an RSS Feed program on your computer. Lots of things changing and added to the website - check back often! -Daniel Britt http://www.danielbritt.com Tue 9/26/2006 10:27 AM Premiere Week on XM Last night was the premiere broadcast of "Daniel Britt & Friends" on XM 34, enLighten. It kicked off a tribute week to Anthony Burger. You can hear hourly tributes to him all week, now through Saturday. One major reason for starting this email newsletter was to keep you informed of upcoming programs. At this time, here's who's and what's planned: 9/26-30 Remembering Anthony Burger 10/2-6 Eva Mae LeFevre and the late Jimmy Jones 10/9-13 Southern Gospel Music from the '90s 10/16-20 Mark Lowry Each week, you will have three opportunities to catch the show. Here are the scheduled broadcast times: - Mondays at 7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific - Thursdays at 10 PM Eastern/7 PM Pacific - Saturdays at 12 Noon Eastern/9 AM Pacific "Daniel Britt & Friends" will be heard on XM Satellite Radio's channel 34, enLighten. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. I'm working on a page at my site, www.danielbritt.com devoted to the show. It will be where you can find upcoming programming info and other program-related details. I'll let you know as soon as it's available. I'm also thinking about a way to better categorize the interviews - alphabetically comes to mind. I may try and also categorize them by subject matter (separating the musicians from the authors, etc...). Email me your thoughts on that. Last night, Dan Dixon from XM called and we went on AMERICA channel 10, LIVE, to talk about my new program. He asked me for a good Southern Gospel selection to introduce the non-SG world to the music and "Shoutin' Time" by the Hoppers came to mind. You can hear the audio from last night with Dan Dixon and me if you'll visit http://www.danielbritt.com and click on BLOG. That's it for now; will touch base again soon. -Daniel Thu 9/7/2006 11:28 AM Here's the BIG NEWS... Daniel Britt Joins XM Satellite Radio! The news is out: I will be producing and hosting a new weekly radio show for XM Satellite Radio, on Channel 34, enLighten! I really can't tell you how excited I am about this opportunity. The show is called "Daniel Britt & Friends" and will focus a large part on artists interviews and documentaries, as well as including other fun features like flashbacks, did you know?, and concert happenings around the country. The program debuts on Monday, September 25, 2006 at 7PM Eastern (4PM Pacific). Each week, you will have three opportunities to catch the show. Here are the scheduled broadcast times: - Mondays at 7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific - Thursdays at 10 PM Eastern/7 PM Pacific - Saturdays at 12 Noon Eastern/9 AM Pacific The first program is a tribute to the late Anthony Burger, and for the program, I talked to LuAnn Burger, Lori, Sonya and Lily Isaacs, and Buddy Greene. The week of the show's debut, enLighten will also be paying a week-long tribute to Anthony, including some great contest. As you might expect, you can keep up to date with future programming notes and details, as well as download more extensive versions of the interviews, here at danielbritt.com. This email newsletter will keep you abreast of program notes and happenings. "Daniel Britt & Friends" will be heard on XM Satellite Radio's channel 34, enLighten. You can also hear it online at xmradio.com, at AOL Radio, or with DirecTV on channel 828. (note: nothing changes with the affiliation with NewLife.FM in Atlanta. Daniel will still be heard each weekday afternoon at 4:30 and on Saturday nights at 7. See updated schedule page) You can read more online at http://www.danielbritt.com