April News
There are just 6 weeks to go before The Taylors host their annual Homecoming Celebration in Dunn, NC! With award-winning artist like The Isaacs, Gordon Mote, Karen Peck, and Greater Vision, this is sure to be the biggest Gospel Music event to ever be held in The Taylors' native Harnett County! They want you to be a part of the Celebration! The Taylors will announce BIG NEWS during the Friday-night concert, so you don’t want to miss this exciting evening of great Gospel Music! Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to get your tickets today to reserve your seat! www.thetaylorsmusic.com/celebration.
The Taylors just returned from their second European tour to Sweden, Norway, and Northern Ireland. The two-week tour was a great success! Seven decisions for Christ were made in Sweden, four in Norway, and many more in Northern Ireland! The Taylors would like to thank all of those who prayed for an anointed trip. God moved in a mighty way during their time overseas, and another tour is already being scheduled for next year!
The Taylors recently received the news that they had been honored with nominations for Top 10 Mixed Group and Top 10 New Mixed Group for 2013 by Singing News Fans! The Taylors are always surprised by the outpouring of support from the Southern Gospel community, and they are appreciative of all of the votes! Please remember to vote for The Taylors again with your April ballots to ensure The Taylors a spot in the Top 5 Mixed Group and Top 5 New Mixed Group! The deadline for voting is May 10th. If you haven't already voted, cast your vote online today! http://www.singingnews.com/Singing-News-Fan-Awards/.
After just 6 short months of releasing their newest album, “Almost Home,” The Taylors were excited to hear that their first single from the project, “Gettin’ Ready Today,” jumped 28 spots in the Top 80 chart for The Singing News. After debuting at #61, the new single climbed to #33 for May! This marks the 4th appearance by The Taylors in the Top 40 over the last 2 years! Please remember to request the new single at your local radio station!
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost 1/3 of the way through 2013! It’s never too early to start planning for 2014! There are still opportunities to book The Taylors at your church or event in 2014. Find out more information about bookings at www.thetaylorsmusic.com/contact.
Taylors Release New Album
New Project To Be Released!
The Taylors are excited to announce the release of their first gospel project in over two years! Almost Home, is a project that stays true to The Taylors’ love for Southern Gospel music while adding the distinct family harmony that has endeared fans for over six years now. Songs included on this album are sure to bless the hearts of those who love Taylor music! From original music written by Jonathan and Sandra Taylor, to favorites of long ago, this album was created to glorify God and to encourage believers. Preview The Taylors' newest gospel project before its scheduled release at The National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY on September 10th! Be one of the first to hear this exciting album by downloading it online! Or pre-order your copy today, and be one of the first to have it in your hands in September! You can also preview a portion of each song, by visiting The Taylors' website - www.thetaylorsmusic.com - and selecting "Music" on the home page!
Here’s what The Taylors have to say about the new project:
The inspiration for this album came to us over the last few years as we traveled back to North Carolina after long days on the road. We often tour for weeks at a time without seeing our family, but when we are home, it’s always so special! Many hours have been spent driving home through the night, and to be honest, sometimes we get weary. But as the sun rises and we get closer to our family, we get so excited in knowing that we’re almost home! We soon came to the realization that if we get excited about being closer to our home here on earth, imagine how awesome it’s going to be when we finally reach our heavenly home in glory! With that in mind, we chose to record songs with a message about hope, perseverance, and of course, heaven! It’s our heart’s desire that as you listen to this album, you will be encouraged to keep looking towards heaven because we’re ALMOST HOME!
A note from Producer, Jeff Stice:
I've had the good fortune of being involved with Southern Gospel Music for a long time...28 years in fact. Because of this, I've seen a lot of groups come and go. For whatever reason, some of these groups couldn't last. Some did wonderful work while they were here, some had personal reasons for disbanding, and some just got tired of trying. To have a full time ministry in Southern Gospel Music, it takes a TOTAL COMMITMENT from every member of the group. The Taylors are the epitome of that very thing. This is the second project I've been able to produce for "my kids," and the growth from the first one to this one is astounding! I've noticed that there is a sense of wanting to cultivate the talents that God has given each of them. I've always believed that our Heavenly Father expects our very best, not just our availability, and I absolutely love working with people who strive to achieve this. When you listen to this project you will be able to tell that their goal was to glorify God by presenting their finest work to date. Honestly, there's nothing like listening to young people sing Southern Gospel Music the way it should be sung, and The Taylors do just that. ENJOY!
Taylors To Appear On Main Stage NQC 2012
The 2012 National Quartet Convention will feature The Taylors on main stage! The lineup for this year’s convention has not yet been released, but keep an eye on The Taylors' website to find out which evening they will perform. For more information about NQC, visit www.natqc.com.
Taylors To Be Featured In Singing News
Be sure to look for The Taylors in the March edition of Singing News Magazine. This issue will feature an article on how God delivered The Taylors from the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan one year ago in March.
Taylors Launch "Taylor Tours"
The Taylors are excited to announce that beginning this fall they will begin hosting annual site-seeing tours to different vacation destinations in the United States. Taylor Tours has been designed to provide quality vacations with a Christian emphasis. An exciting schedule is already being planned for a trip to Pigeon Forge, TN this November. Tours for 2012 will include trips to Myrtle Beach, SC; Branson, MO; & Lancaster, PA. Each trip will be hosted by The Taylors and their parents, and will include a personal concert and daily devotions throughout the week. It is the goal of The Taylors to provide memorable, exciting trips to folks who want to surround themselves with other Christian friends. Make plans today to join The Taylors on their first tour and get ready to have the time of your life!
Jonathan Taylor Ordained as Minister - 2/10/11
Jonathan Wesley Taylor, of The Taylors, was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister on Sunday, February 6, 2011. His home church, Fellowship Baptist of Lillington, NC, was filled with family and friends as his father, Rev. James Taylor, led the ceremony. The Taylors have been delivering the message of the Gospel through song and invitation since 2006, and Jonathan feels that his ordination is the next step in a lifelong commitment to the ministry. Jonathan says that he has felt called to ministry for many years, but that he has not been certain of exactly where the Lord was leading. “I know that God has me at this place in my life, and only He knows what the future will hold. I just want to make myself fully available to Him.” Jonathan would like to thank his family and his friends whose prayers and support have been very helpful in making this decision.
Taylors Featured In "Singing News"
The Taylors were honored to be included in the Singing News Issue for September 2010 - a special edition with National Quartet Convention coverage. Click here to read full artical.
