DATE:
November 6, 2008

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chris D. Unthank
Southern Spin Entertainment
A Division of SSE Group, Inc.
615.585.0863

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRANSON, Mo. – In their only major concert appearance since their reunion concert in 2000, The Paynes will be appearing at the inaugural Branson Gospel Music Convention next summer.

Fan favorites during the 1980’s and 1990’s, The Paynes rose through the Southern Gospel ranks because of their talent, their love for God and Mike Payne’s gift of songwriting.  While starting out writing such favorites as “God Delivers Again” and “That Same Spirit”, Mike soon became one of Southern Gospel’s most notable songwriters.

During his career, Mike penned or co-wrote songs that are now standards in Southern Gospel music.  Mike’s song catalog includes “Ready or Not”, “Out Of This World”, “Come On Over”, “I’m A Jesus Fan”, “The Conversation” and many more.  Mike partnered with songwriting great Ronny Hinson to pen the classic “When He Was On The Cross I Was On His Mind”.

In 1990, Mike announced his calling to preach and The Paynes disbanded. They reunited only once for a reunion concert in 2000.  The appearance of The Paynes at the Branson Gospel Music Convention will no doubt bring fans from all over the United States that have missed their energetic style and spiritual anointing on stage. 

“We’re very excited to have such a rich part of Southern Gospel history join us at this convention. The Paynes have blessed hearts and shared so much joy through the years, and we look forward to bringing them to the beautiful Branson Convention Center,” said Kelly Burton, Director of Media Relations for YMR Music Productions.

Plans were announced last month for the annual event in the heartland of America. The Branson Gospel Music Convention will be held July 14-17, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center in Branson, Missouri.

Performances by The Blackwood Quartet, The Stamps Quartet, The Florida Boys and The Chuck Wagon Gang have already been confirmed for this multi-day music festival that is sure to become one of the nation’s premier Southern Gospel concerts. In addition to these pioneers, the concert will also feature some of the best-known artists from today, as well as some great regional artists from all over the country.

Artist lineups are being finalized and tickets will go on sale shortly. For more information on the event, visit http://www.bransonGMC.com .

About the Branson Gospel Music Convention
The Branson Gospel Music Convention is a 4-day event bringing the legends of Gospel Music to the same stage with some of the best regional artists in the nation.  For more information on the Branson Gospel Music Convention visit their website at:  http://www.bransongmc.com

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