FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 2, 2010

COPPERFIELD RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE CHUCK WAGON GANG’S

2-CD SET OF “30 COUNTRY GOSPEL FAVORITES”

Nashville, Tennessee – September 2, 2010 - Copperfield Records President and CEO, Ken Biddy, announces the release of a new Chuck Wagon Gang compilation with 30 of their most beloved hymns in one incredible double-CD package called “30 Country Gospel Favorites”.  “Since we began recording The Chuck Wagon Gang in 1979, “16 Country Gospel Favorites” has always been one of our top sellers.  We felt that Chuck Wagon Gang fans would enjoy the opportunity of owning a compilation that included 30 of their favorite songs.  This timeless music has been digitally re-mastered and the new packaging design by Jeff Bryant is something every collector will want to own.  I am proud to be part of this great group’s continuing legacy,” says Ken Biddy.

In addition to a family and career history included on this beautiful package, the 2-CD Set contains these timeless hymns: 

The physical CD is being distributed by Central South Distributors and will be available in 350 Sam’s Warehouse Stores nationwide on September 28, 2010 and at www.copperfieldmusic.com . 

Digital Distribution is being handled by Iodalliance and is available online NOW at your favorite digital store.  Get your copy at www.itunes.com, www.amazon.com, www.walmart.com, www.napster.com, www.emusic.com  and other digital locations.

March 21, 2009

Nashville, Tennessee - Copperfield Records President and CEO, Ken Biddy, announces the release of a new Chuck Wagon Gang digital compilation of the most beloved, best selling songs in one incredible package called “Country Gospel Treasures”.  “This group of songs is some of my personal favorites and has stood the test of time with their fans around the world.  I am proud to be part of this great group’s continuing legacy,” says Ken Biddy.

The digital CD was released March 17, 2009 and contains 13 country gospel favorites: “When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder”, “Amazing Grace”, “Standing On The Promises”, “The Church In The Wildwood”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”, “Are You Washed In The Blood”, “Shall We Gather At The River”, “Whispering Hope”, “Power In The Blood”, “Bringing In The Sheaves”, “The Gloryland Way”, “A Beautiful Life”, “Swing Down Chariot”. 

NOW available at your favorite online digital store.  Get your copy at www.itunes.com, www.walmart.com, www.napster.com, www.emusic.com  or other digital locations.

August 24, 2005 - Copperfield Records Announces Distribution Deal  

August 25, 2005 – Nashville, TN – Copperfield Records has signed distribution agreements to release the digitally re-mastered Chuck Wagon Gang seventeen-album catalog recorded on the label during the 1980’s.  At present, Select-O-Hits is the distributor for secular retail and New Day Christian will handle Christian retail outlets.  Sony/RED is responsible for online digital distribution making this the first time this product has been available for online digital sales.  Nine of the seventeen albums are available at retail with all of the titles available for download purchase including individual tracks.  Other titles will continue to be released periodically until all titles are available through retail outlets.

“This catalog represents some of the finest sound recordings in Chuck Wagon Gang history,” says Ken Biddy, President/CEO, Copperfield Records.  “We are especially excited to have the two previously unreleased Christmas CDs just in time for the approaching holiday season.”  Additional gospel titles will be released with plans for a special commemorative CD celebrating “70 Years Of American Music” released in the fall of 2006.  The commemorative package will include 3-4 previously unreleased tracks as an extra bonus for fans and collectors.  November 25, 2006, celebrates the 70^th anniversary of the original group’s first recording session in a San Antonio hotel room, beginning the legacy of the country gospel group.  The Gang began their career performing a daily 15-minute segment on KFYO Radio in Lubbock, TX before moving on to WBAP Radio in Dallas, TX.  For a short stint, they also performed on KVOO in Tulsa, OK. 

The Chuck Wagon Gang earned five TNN/Music City News Awards for Country Gospel Group of The Year, DJ Gospel Group Of The Year, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. 

A comprehensive media and marketing plan is currently being developed to support the commemorative 2006 release.  Copperfield Music is also a music publishing company representing multiple genres of music including country, contemporary Christian, pop, and urban.

May 2005 – COPPERFIELD RECORDS GOES DIGITAL

Copperfield Records inks digital distribution deal with RED Distribution.  RED Distribution will be handling the digital distribution of all tracks released by Copperfield Records beginning with The Chuck Wagon Gang catalog.

January 2005 – “DADDY WON’T SELL THE FARM” TO HIT TELEVISION

The Montgomery Gentry single, “Daddy Won’t Sell The Farm”, written by Robin Branda and Steve Fox, is currently being developed as a sitcom for a tentative Fall television season release.  Producer, Jack Olesker and his partner Tim McGovern, are currently writing the screenplay.  As details develop, news will be posted here.