Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – “We Are The Church” Live at FBC Woodstock

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News From Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Something Sad and Something Glad…

We have some news that most of you may have already heard about, but it bears mentioning here to the broader EHSS audience. Paul Harkey and I have been talking for some time now. And Paul has felt for a long time, the leading of the Lord to come off the road. He and I chatted and agreed that there is never a good time to do this since we are always working on new music and events. So, after 12 years of service to EHSS, Paul is coming off the road to pursue his personal interest at the end of May 2024. His last date will be our Signature Sound Fan Retreat in Sugarcreek, OH at the end of this month.

Paul and I also decided to treat this transition as a classy not sappy experience. We have nothing but love and HIGH RESPECT for Paul and his decision. HE IS OUR BROTHER, and we are #SigSoundFamForever! So, come out to our remaining shows and celebrate this servant of God and show your love and appreciation to Paul Harkey!

So with that being said, please help us welcome Christopher Taylor To The Signature Sound Family!

I have been asked many times how we find new talent. I have always responded with, “they find me.” That is the case with our new bass vocalist, Christopher Taylor. The week before Paul and I finalized this decision, Christopher came to one of our live shows and struck up an instant friendship with us all.

So, I called Christopher, and he joined us on tour for a couple of weekends and we all fell in love with him! His voice, spirit, energy, humbleness and most of all, love for the Lord and His people. We will have much more to say about Christopher later. However, you can meet him and welcome Christopher to the family on all the May tour stops (except Visalia, CA). He is traveling with us now and Paul is mentoring him. What a class act that Paul is!

Christopher’s first full concert with EHSS will be the “Memphis Quartet Show” June 15th, 2024 where we will be recording a live album. Make plans to come out and celebrate Paul Harkey and welcome Christopher Taylor!

Here we GROW again!

-Ernie

NFN Music Review – ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND : We Are the Church. (Stow Town Records)

Ernie and the boys are back again, with their first new music of 2024. The anthem, which epitomizes the group’s mission, sounds a clarion call for believers to stand firm in faith amidst worldly despair. Ernie says: “I came to the table with this idea a couple of months ago, troubled by the way things are trending in our culture. While it seems we’re all on edge these days and the future is uncertain, I want to remind my brothers and sisters in Christ that we’re not called to fight for an earthly kingdom. We’re here to promote an eternal agenda, one that defines who we are and Whose we are-bought by the blood of Jesus. Because of that glorious truth, we can weather any storm.” The harmonies are apparent from the start, as the group sing their reasons behind the song the title. A picked banjo sound is in the background, while keyboards, guitars and percussion provides the rest of the backing. Bass, tenor, whatever the lead vocal, the overall sound is great. As the song reaches halfway, the pace picks up with some bras sounds adding to the music. Yet another fine song from this group.   7/10.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Announce Live Recording

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Announces that They will be recording their next LIVE Album at the Memphis Quartet Show on June 15th, 2024. Featured by special guest Duane Allen of The Oak Ridge Boys on the Show and Live Album!

Visit https://www.ErnieHaase.com for more information and to get tickets!

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Remind Believers, ‘We Are The Church’

Gospel music’s premier quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, is set to kick off the year with an impassioned new single, “We Are The Church,” releasing Friday from StowTown Records. In addition, the GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award-winning group’s popular “Friday Night Sing” YouTube series will make its highly anticipated return February 2.  
 
Inaugurating Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s third decade of music and ministry, “We Are The Church” was penned by Haase, Sue C. Smith and Lee Black and produced by Wayne Haun. Choral and orchestral arrangements of “We Are The Church” will also be available for congregational use. The anthem, which epitomizes the group’s mission, sounds a clarion call for believers to stand firm in faith amidst worldly despair. 
 
“I came to the table with this idea a couple of months ago, troubled by the way things are trending in our culture,” Haase shares of the song’s inspiration. “While it seems we’re all on edge these days and the future is uncertain, I want to remind my brothers and sisters in Christ that we’re not called to fight for an earthly kingdom. We’re here to promote an eternal agenda, one that defines who we are and Whose we are—bought by the blood of Jesus. Because of that glorious truth, we can weather any storm.”   
 
Haase continues, “Jesus says in John 16:33, ‘I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’ No matter what the days ahead hold, we have this assurance. Who we are matters. We are the Church and it’s time to stand on that foundation.”   
 
Subsequently, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound are poised to launch the long-awaited third season of their popular “Friday Night Sing” series. Debuting February 2 at 7:00 pm ET on YouTube, the six-episode season will be highlighted by intimate acoustic performances from the quartet, as well as special greetings from Bill Gaither, The Oak Ridge Boys, Sandi Patty and Pastor Robert Jeffress, among other friends of the group. A new episode will premier every Friday evening through March 8.  
 
Originating as a way for the group to connect with their fans during the pandemic, “Friday Night Sing” exploded in popularity, with many episodes amassing large audiences and new viewers tuning in from more than 30 countries. “We’ve heard people loud and clear from all over the world; they’ve missed the community we’ve built virtually from our living rooms to theirs on Friday nights,” Haase says of the show’s return. “The stories we share and the fellowship we have through this online format just isn’t possible to this extent on the road.”
 
“Last year while we were touring in Scotland, we met a family with five children who told us they looked forward to watching ‘Friday Night Sing’ each week,” he continues. “Despite the time difference, which meant they were viewing it live in the wee hours of the morning in Scotland, they wanted the opportunity to watch it together with everyone around the world. That means so much to us, witnessing people come together to share this unique experience.”    
 
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s new single and “Friday Night Sing” reboot arrive on the heels of a watershed year for the group. Commemorating two decades of music and ministry in 2023, the quartet marked the milestone with the release of Live in Amsterdam: A 20th Anniversary Celebration last summer, and they shared the stage with the most awarded a cappella group in history, Take 6, for a showstopping performance during the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards in October.  

News Source: https://www.absolutelygospel.com  With grateful thanks.

Big News for Southern Gospel Fans!

Silver Dollar City’s Southern Gospel Picnic presented by Humana,® August 24 – September 4 featuring Grammy nominees and Dove winners, Singing News Fan Favorites and more. Plus, the famed Southern Gospel Nights concerts each evening in Echo Hollow®!    ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND • THE HOPPERS • THE WHISNANTS JEFF & SHERI EASTER • GOLD CITY • THE MARTINS • THE INSPIRATIONS THE SOUND • KAREN PECK & NEW RIVER • THE ISAACS • TRIUMPHANT MCKAMEY LEGACY • MASTER’S TRIO • THE HYSSONGS • THE LITTLES • GREATER VISION • 11TH HOUR DIXIE ECHOES • THE PERRYS • THE CRAGUNS • THE GUARDIANS • BECKY LERCHER • MARK BISHOP • THE ERWINS THE KRAMERS • MARK TRAMMELL QUARTET • JUSTIFIED • TRIBUTE QUARTET • 4 CALVARY • MERCY’S WON THE WILLIAMSONS • THE BIBLETONES • THE FERGUSON FAMILY • LAUREN TALLEY • SOUND STREET • FARM ROAD 1100 • NEW HORIZONS • DR. DENNIS SWANBERG • TIM LOVELACE • DOWN EAST BOYS • SHERRY ANNE  KELLY CRABB & THE BOWLING SISTERS • THE FREEMANS • SPOKEN 4 • OZARK REVIVAL QUARTET RILEY HARRISON CLARK • FINAL AUTHORITY • THE LESTERS • GREG SULLIVAN • JOSH & ASHLEY FRANKS THE MARK MATHES FAMILY • DAY 4 • CHRONICLE • TROY BURNS FAMILY • ANTHEM    Visit silverdollarcity.com for performance dates.      e

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards 2022 – Winners List

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, October 18th, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience. The show aired tonight, Friday, October 21st, exclusively on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. Co-hosts Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin led the all star night of music with performances from across the community including Gospel, Latin, hip hop and Southern Gospel.

LIST OF WINNERS

ARTIST OF THE YEAR: CeCe Winans

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Anne Wilson

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – Non Artist : Jason Ingram

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – Artist : Phil Wickham

SONG OF THE YEAR: “Believe For It”

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Jeff Pardo

RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “King Jesus” – KB, nobigdyl.

WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Hymn Of Heaven – Phil Wickham

INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “God is Good” – Francesca Battistelli

SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “My Feet Are On The Rock” – Gaither Vocal Band

BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “In The Sweet By and By” – Dolly Parton, ft. Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Bradley Walker

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “My Portion” – Jekalyn Carr

SPANISH LANGUAGE RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Danzando” – Gateway Worship Español, ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales

BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR:God Is Real – The Sound

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Higher Power” – CROWDER, ft. Hulvey

GOSPEL WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Breathe” – Maverick City Music, ft. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “My Jesus” – Anne Wilson

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Gotta Believe” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard

WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Hymn of Heavens” – Phil Wickham

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR:No Church In A While – Lecrae, 1K Phew

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Into The Mystery – NEEDTOBREATHE

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR:What Are We Waiting For – for KING & COUNTRY

INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith 

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Clarity – DOE

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live) – Ricky Dillard

GOSPEL WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Tribl Nights Atlanta – Tribl, Maverick City Music

SPANISH LANGUAGE ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Viviré – Marcos Witt

CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Getty Kids Hymnal – Hymns from Home – Keith & Kristyn Getty, ft. The Getty Girls

CHRISTMAS/SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR:Emmanuel: Christmas Songs Of Worship (Live) – Chris Tomlin

MUSICAL/CHORAL COLLECTION OF THE YEAR: Give Me Jesus

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR:Canyon – Ellie Holcomb

SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (CONCEPT): “RELATE” – for KING & COUNTRY

SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (PERFORMANCE): “Fake It” – Tauren Wells, ft. Aaron Cole

LONG FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR: What Are We Waiting For? | The Worldwide Special – for KING & COUNTRY

INSPIRATIONAL FILM/SERIES OF THE YEAR: The Chosen

Album of Romantic Songs from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound serenades listeners on Decades of Love, a 29-song, two-CD recording, slated for release on August 5 from Club44 Records. From the Beatles to the Bee Gees to Bublé, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound brings their smooth-as-silk stylings to some of the most loved romantic songs from the past 100 years. The group utilizes intricate harmonies, lush arrangements and consistently solid solo vocals to breathe new life into these classics.

Ernie Haase + Signature Sound give a new spin to the classic Chicago hit, “You’re The Inspiration.”

The beloved, four-time GRAMMY-nominated, vocal group’s intricate harmonies envelop the lyrics across lush instrumentation, guiding the listener through a journey of love and inspiration through music.

“We’ve always loved the band Chicago’s harmonies and music,” says Ernie Haase. “This felt like the perfect choice to honor the special ladies in our lives and help our friends honor whoever inspires them as they reminisce with fondness!”

Released in 1984, “You’re The Inspiration” has become one of Chicago’s most iconic songs. The song was originally written for Kenny Rogers with the lyrics being written in Italy by Peter Cetera and music composed by David Foster.

“You’re The Inspiration,” released on Club44 Records, is available now on all digital outlets.

Fourth Grammy Nomination for Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND have garnered their fourth career GRAMMY nomination. The members of The Recording Academy honoured the talented ensemble’s release, Keeping On, with a nomination in the Best Roots Gospel Album category. This also marks Haase’s ninth GRAMMY nomination individually.

“To be honest, we are shocked,” says group founder, Ernie Haase. “At the same time, we are very honoured to be nominated for a GRAMMY, once again. Being in the same category with the Gaither Vocal Band, The Isaacs, Carrie Underwood and Harry Connick, Jr. is just thrilling! We have yet another blessing to be thankful for. We are so excited and grateful to still make a joyful noise to our Lord.”

The project–garnering rave reviews from American Songwriter, Parade and more–follows the album Something Beautiful, a tribute to the legacy of Bill and Gloria Gaither, which received a GRAMMY nomination. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is also a GMA Dove Award-winning quartet, a radio favourite in the United States and internationally and a leader in CD sales and long-form music video sales with several RIAA(R)-certified Gold(R) and Platinum(R) DVDs.