Let’s go cruising! The Eddie Crook Goodlife Gospel Cruise has made plans to make their first trip to the beautiful Caribbean.

This exciting event will sail from Jacksonville, Florida on February 21st and return on February 26th, 2009. The cruise will feature ECC Artists Still Water, Van Houtens, Eternity’s Crossing, Rod Burton, The Shaws, Ascension Quartet and Shine On. Also, the cruise will include the Pastor of the Union Hill Baptist Church in Rock Creek, Alabama - Rev. Mickey Bell as a guest speaker.

If you or your group would like to be a part of this special event as a Host Group call Dave or Cyndi at (615) 851-1360 for more information. To receive a brochure, visit the Events tab on the Eddie Crook website and download a brochure.

See you in February!!!

The Homeland Boys, of Flowery Branch, Georgia, recently completed vocals for their upcoming project with the Eddie Crook Company.

This freshman project with the ECC will include the voice of ECC Alumnus Jacky Fortner as he was a member of the popular group Liberty.

Projected street date for the new project is scheduled for early Summer 2008.

www.homelandboys.com

The Gospel Tide from Catlettsburg, Kentucky was recently in the studio completing tracks on their sophomore MorningStar project with the Eddie Crook Company.

Pictured are group members Larry & Ellen Keaton along with their friend Cathy Collins.

Projected street date for the new project is late Summer 2008.

www.thegospeltide.com

Kaila Martin, vocalist and bass guitar player for The Bradys, is graduating a year early, with Honors!

Kaila began traveling on the road at the age of 13 and had to juggle her studies between road life and a part time evening DJ job at WVOB radio, yet she managed to maintain an “A” average and is graduating a year earlier than is required!

The success of The Bradys current single, “Might Go Home Today” featuring Kaila, is a wonderful Graduation gift within itself.

Cards of congratulations may be sent to:

Kaila Martin
P.O. Box 534
Columbia, AL 36319

www.bradybizmusic.com

The Wisecarvers of Erwin, Tennessee were recently in the studio completing their newest recording with the Eddie Crook Company on the MorningStar label.

Their new project entitled, “Still Go On”, has a projected street date of late Spring 2008.

Pictured in the studio with the Wisecarvers is Eddie Crook and Jimmy Tarbutton.

www.thewisecarvers.com

Crystal Collins, from Betsy Lane, Kentucky, will celebrate Homecoming 2008 on Friday, May 2nd at the New Bethel Assembly of God located in Salyersville, Kentucky.

The Homecoming line up will include Patriot Quartet, Cheryl Jackson, Smith Family Trio and David Taylor.

The concert will begin at 6:00pm with the doors opening at 5:00pm. For additional information call Crystal at (606) 478-7302.

www.crystalcollins-sgmusic.com

The Eddie Crook Company has received an update on the condition of Mann Kirkland, of the Kirklands from Douglas, Georgia.

After tests were run to evaluate the situation, it was found that Mann had two blockages. One of his arteries was blocked 90% and another 70%. He has received two additional heart stents - which makes a total of 15 stents that Mann has received since his health problems began.

After a few more days in the hospital at St. Luke’s in Jacksonville, Florida it is expected for Mann to return home by the weekend.

Get Well cards may be sent to:

Mann Kirkland
1407 North Madison
Douglas, Georgia 31533

www.kirklandsingers.com

Seth Bunting, of Danville, West Virginia, was named the overall winner of the third annual Southern Gospel talent contest at last week’s Coalfield Jamboree in Logan, West Virginia. The contest, hosted by Dignity Hospice, is an annual fund raiser for the non-profit organization.

Mike Collins, Dignity Hospice public relations coordinator and contest emcee said, “I was blown away by Seth’s vocal ability, but his stage presence and overall professionalism was just amazing. I believe he could have a wonderful future as a Gospel singer and entertainer.”Thirty artists from West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio performed Southern Gospel songs at the remodeled historic MGM Theatre in hopes of winning a Nashville recording contract from the Eddie Crook Company. Dave Wilcox, president of the ECC, was one of the talent contest judges. About the winner, Wilcox said: “I wrote on his scoring sheet, before knowing he’d won, that he would be dangerous when he turned sixteen, well, he’s going to be dangerous a lot sooner than that!”

Second place honors went to Zydis Browning, of Accoville, West Virginia, and third place went to the Concords, of Patriot, Ohio. Fourth position went to Melinda “Kitten” Tunnell, of Bandy, Virginia. Congratulations to all winners.

www.DignityHospice.org

Mann Kirkland, of the Kirklands from Douglas, Georgia, has been admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

Mann has been found to have blockages in his heart and will be hospitalized to help relieve this situation.

Get Well cards may be sent to:

Mann Kirkland
1407 North Madison
Douglas, Georgia 31533

www.kirklandsingers.com

The Eddie Crook Company has set the date for the Second Annual Eddie Awards Nominees to be announced on Monday, July 14th.

The awards will recognize outstanding achievement for artists, ministries and writers associated with the ECC as well as for support personnel and suppliers to the Company.

Nominations will be announced in more than a dozen traditional categories including single of the year, album of the year, artist of the year and songwriter of the year. All of these awards will be voted upon by the ECC artists themselves as presented by the company leadership. In addition to those awards, the Eddies will be presented to four very special people for these unique categories.

The Eddie Crook Leadership Award
Recognizes an outstanding young leader within our industry.

The Janice Crook Woman of Faith Award
Recognizes a woman of great faith within our family of artists.

The American Fighter Award
Given to someone that has fought through great adversity during the past
year.

The Jane Agee Hospitality Award
In honor of the ECC’s long time receptionist who made all who entered
the company feel welcome.

David Owens of the group New Ground and Candie Frost of the Frosts will be the Co-Hosts for the exciting event.