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In 1991, Melvin, Henry and Doug decided it was time to create their own label. To their dismay they met with discouragement from their legal advisors and Malaco Records, their record company at that time. Both Melvin and Doug spent many worried nights wondering if they could really succeed. They knew that having a business for the future when they stopped performing was a wise decision, but it was the biggest leap of faith they had ever contemplated.
Since their booking agency had been called Blackberry Entertainment, it was an easy decision to name the new record company. Blackberry Records was born in April 1991, and since that time the company's projects have received several Grammy and Stellar nominations. The first release "This Is Your Night" was nominated for a Grammy Award and won a Stellar Award.
Blackberry Records and The Williams Brothers have never looked back, and their mission is still the same as always: to spread the good news of Jesus Christ through anointed and professionally produced albums, and to be instrumental in taking the Gospel to the next level through ministry and education.
http://www.blackberryrecords.com
Couch and Associates, Inc. (CAI) began as Campus Attractions in 1962. Folded into what is currently Malaco Records, the company came under its present day management in 1985. As Campus Attractions, this management represented the majority of the acts playing on SEC campuses. At that time CAI worked as the exclusive agent for Better Than Ezra as well as the Hightops, a band whose members spun off to form Wilco (John Stiratt) and Blue Mountain (Cary Hudson). As the company evolved, CAI became more focused on the social scene. In addition to this, CAI also nurtured its position in the Blues community, managing Dorothy Moore and working closely with Blues Festivals and events throughout the country. With industry links to Malaco Records, Waldoxy Records and international touring blues acts, CAI has a strong music industry presence. Because of the expansion into the business of booking bands on the social scene as well as managing and booking artists in the Blues community, CAI adapted by changing its business name to Couch and Associates, Inc. CAI has been providing music and entertainment not only for weddings, corporate events, banquets, fundraisers and collegiate functions all over the South but also to the Blues community internationally.
For most people, booking entertainment is a new and unfamiliar experience. It is not rocket science; however, it does take a general knowledge of the local music scene and an exhaustive list of contacts. Because of the experience that comes with time, literally decades, and business associations that have come through its affiliation with Malaco Records and Malaco Recording Studios, CAI has this exhaustive list of contacts. They book only the very best and most professional musicians. They will help you find the right band for the right situation; they work to be sure that your band gets there on time, ready to play exactly what you want, how you want it.
http://www.booktheband.com
Juana Records pronounced (WA- NA) was founded in 1975 by Frederick Knight and Clinton Harris. Knight says the transition from songwriter, artist, and producer to label owner was a natural one. Having scored big as an artist with his Pop Hit “I’ve Been Lonely For So Long” and “I Betcha Didn’t Know That”, Knight and childhood friend Clinton Harris formed Juana Records.
The first act to record for Juana was the Controllers who had a top ten record with “Somebody’s Gotta Win Somebody’s Gotta Lose”. Then came Anita Ward’s mega hit “Ring My Bell” which launched Juana Records into the World Wide Sales Arena.
Juana’s entry into the Gospel Field came in 2000 with the release of Debra Snipes. Having had very little previous recording and sales history, Juana Praise positioned Debra Snipes at radio and retail, thus showing it’s continued ability to break new unproven acts.
http://www.juanarecords.com
The founder and CEO of “F & S Music KC Publishing Company,” Lannie is a multifaceted woman of God in the body of Christ. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, she ministers a message of hope to all in her presence. She has served as the Minister of Music for the Greater Fairview Church for over 35 years. After 30 years in public and private school instruction, Lannie joined the Jackson State University staff as a visiting lecturer in music education with emphasis on Music for Children and Applied Secondary Piano.
http://www.lanniespannmcbride.com/
Comprising recording studios, record labels, music publishing companies, direct marketing operations, and distribution services, the Malaco Music Group takes original music from concept to consumer. Malaco has been making and marketing definitive southern soul, blues, and gospel music since 1968. Building on this firm foundation, Malaco's expanded repertoire now includes jazz, urban, Christian, and children's music. Malaco is home to many recording artists and songwriters, a catalog of thousands of original recordings and song copyrights, and a dedicated family of employees in Jackson, New York, Nashville, and Franklin, Tennessee.
http://www.malaco.com
Marxan Records is an independently owned label, currently housing seven signed artists, ranging from traditional to urban contemporary Gospel. Marxan was incorporated in 1995 as a subsidiary of M. Ballard and Associates, a very successful business currently with eight Papa John Pizza stores operating in the Northern Ohio area and soon to open at least six more in the near future.
Marxan’s first project was the “Second Coming” with Charles Woolfork and Covenant released by Blackberry Records and Malaco Distribution in February 1998. Marxan currently has three projects complete and ready for distribution; Vision, an Urban/Contemporary project; Danny Mac and His Inspirational Servants (HIS), a contemporary Gospel choir; The Ballard’s, a unique contemporary Gospel quartet. There are also three projects in process; Shadonna, slated for fall ’99 release; Leanne Fayne, late fall ’99 release; Charles Woolfork and Covenant, mid fall ’99 release.
http://www.marxanrecords.com
Richboy Entertainment Inc. is a full service music entertainment company that specializes in artist management, record production, distribution, music consulting, publishing, television and multi-media marketing, and promotion of music by talented artists of various backgrounds. Richboy Entertainment, Inc. develops, produces, records, distributes, manages and publishes artists within the music and entertainment industry. Madison's goal is to discover new and emerging talent and then introduce that talent through sales of recordings to the world. His goals will be accomplished though his outstanding management team with national experience in all phases of the industry.
Richboy Entertainment was incorporated in Canton, Mississippi in 2001 as an entertainment, music, recording company. The company is located in Canton , Mississippi , and is owned by Madison Blackmon. The company provides consumers with new artists, and fresh forms of Hip Hop/ R&B, as a means of providing new sounds and consumer enjoyment.
http://www.richboyentertainment.com