Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
www.erniesigsound.com

Combining 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s, Grammy-nominated Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (EHSS) has broken the traditional mold of gospel quartets. Their unconventional approach to communicating the Good News with groundbreaking originality has blazed a trail that will go down in gospel music history.

The group's founder and leader, Ernie Haase, was a long-time member of the famous Cathedral Quartet, headed by the late George Younce. Ernie's roots are deeply planted in the rich legacy of music that is both meaningful and thoroughly entertaining. After the Cathedrals bid farewell to their five-decade run in the music industry, Ernie's passion for gospel music led him to a new beginning.

In 2003, he gathered a group of like-minded men who share his love for God, great harmonies, time-honored songs and energetic performances... and together they have become one of the most influential forces in southern gospel music. Inspired by their heroes, loved by their audiences and blessed by the Lord beyond their dreams, Ernie (tenor), Devin McGlamery (lead), Doug Anderson (baritone) and Tim Duncan (bass) perform more than 100 solo shows yearly in North America and abroad.

EHSS' first DVD release soared to the top of Billboard Magazine's Music Video Chart and simultaneously topped the Contemporary Christian Music Video Chart. That same DVD achieved Gold sales status, and the project's accompanying audio release topped both the CCM and Southern Gospel Audio Charts simultaneously at No. 1.

In 2008, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound won Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and Southern Gospel Album of the Year for "Get Away Jordan." The "Jordan" album has also been certified Gold. In 2009, they won another Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year Dove Award for "Reason Enough" from their "Dream On" album.

Released in the fall of 2008, the "Dream On" DVD debuted at No. 1 on the Contemporary Christian Music Video Chart and at No. 3 on the Billboard Music Video Chart. The "Dream On" CD launched at No. 1 on the Southern Gospel Music Chart. "Dream On" was nominated for a 2010 Grammy in the category of "Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album."

EHSS' success continues with each new release, but perhaps their most rewarding achievement is the new generation of gospel music lovers emerging across the globe. The group's contagious energy spreads through entertaining performances packed with truth and overflowing with a joyful spirit of gratitude... bringing listeners around the world their refreshing approach to gospel classics and new material that is uniquely Signature Sound.

Bob Smith, Master of Ceremonies and Vocalist
www.bsmithministries.org

Bob Smith, Master of Ceremonies and Soloist, has been leading people to Christ through music for more than 30 years. Bob’s desire is to present music that is encouraging and uplifting, embracing the wonderful praise music that focuses our hearts and minds on worship with a commitment to the great hymns of the faith, especially during this Christmas season and the Nativity. You will feel the presence and power of God when Bob sings songs from his new Christmas album!

"He has tremendous ability in music, a great platform presence, and a heart for God along with a love for people" - Dr. Roy Fish, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas

"Bob has a heart for God and a passion to share God's love with his world through his gifts and abilities. He is without a doubt one of the greatest vocalists I have ever heard" - Rev. Garry Jordan, Pastor, Jackson Way Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama

"You will feel the presence and power of God when Bob Smith sings. He is the most outstanding male vocalist I have ever heard! God's hand rests upon Bob in a unique way. He has great energy on the platform and will lead your people into a worship experience they will not soon forget" - Dr. Mark McClelland, Pastor, Willowbrook Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama

The Lamb Family
Violin Ensemble

The Lambs have come a long way since picking up the violin as preschoolers. Karis, 23, graduated from the University of Alabama in violin performance. She was selected as an outstanding freshman and senior in the school of music. Kiemel, 20, is a junior at the University of Alabama, majoring in music therapy. She was selected as outstanding sophomore in the school of music. Kolson, 18, recently graduated from high school and also plans to attend the University of Alabama in the fall. She plans to major in music therapy and jazz studies. Caleb, 16, is dually enrolled at Shelton State Community College. Karis, Kiemel and Kolson previously served as concertmaster for the Tuscaloosa Youth Orchestra. All three sisters are members of the prestigious Alabama Huxford Symphony Orchestra. They were selected to perform on an October 2004 segment of From the Top, a National Public Radio program that showcases young classical musicians.

The highlight of the Lambs’ busy 2010 calendar was winning Alabama's Got Talent in Birmingham on February 6th. Also in June they were invited to New York City to appear on "The Dino Show." Dino Kartsonakis, "America's Piano Showman," hosts his weekly music and interview formatted show on TBN(Trinity Broadcast Network), the top rated Christian television network. Recently, "The Dino Show" claimed the No.2 Neilson rating for the entire network.

The Lamb Family phenomenon has caught the attention of national and regional media outlets, including television talk shows, news programs and radio broadcasts. The Rick and Bubba Show has interviewed family members on three occasions. The Lambs have also been widely covered in print media, notably in the following magazines: Southern Living, Alabama Weddings, Tuscaloosa Magazine, Alabama Alumni, Alabama Southern Bride, Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory, Woodmen of the World, Jubilation, Tuscaloosa Christian Family, and Alabama ALIVE.

The Lamb Family Violin Ensemble is in great demand throughout the southeast and play a variety of music styles including sacred, classical, pop and fiddle tunes. Performance venues for the “Three Lambs and a Ram,” range widely. They include churches, corporate events, weddings, a variety of special events, packed sports arenas, and the personal-touch settings where the siblings share their love and their gift of music with those confined to hospital beds and nursing homes.

Wherever they perform, the siblings exude excitement and offer a life-changing experience to all who hear them. Their inspirational message and dynamic music engage audiences of all ages. PSALTERIUM is the Lamb’s third studio recording, arranged, orchestrated and produced by David T. Clydesdale. Their previous releases are Music with a Message and Christmas with the Lamb Family.

3 Generations

3 Generations (Linda Thomas, Teresa Ratliff, Jordan Ratliff) is an a cappella close harmony gospel trio consisting of a mother, daughter, and granddaughter from Blount County, Alabama. They have been singing together for a number of years and they perform a variety of styles of music including gospel, country, and sacred harp music.

Linda Thomas has been married 47 years to Alabama state representative Elwyn Thomas. Linda is a life long sacred harp singer. Sacred Harp is one of America's oldest forms of music. Some sacred harp hymns are included in 3 Generations’ CD recording project.

Teresa Ratliff has been married to Robert Ratliff for 25 years. She has taught first grade at Oneonta Elementary School for 24 years. Music has always been a special part of her life and she has passed her love for music down to her daughter, Jordan.

Jordan Ratliff, 19, is the lead singer of the group. Among her many accomplishments was the opportunity to sing with Gerhart Choir at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She sang with Alison Krauss on the Great High Mountain Tour at the Von Braun in Huntsville, Alabama in 2004. She is currently a student at Wallace State Community College, where she is a member of the Wallace State Singers and the theater program. She won the title of Miss Wallace State in November 2009 and went on to participate in the Miss Alabama Pagent in June 2010. Her platform is "coping with cancer, one song at a time."

You will be blessed and refreshed by the melodious blending of the voices of these three ladies who love the Lord and love to sing. You will also have a special treat of some rare sacred harp music by some guests who will accompany the 3 Generations during their performance.