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Barry Jones Family Releases "Let God Be God"

The Barry Jones Family has just released their brand new CD "Let God Be God." The title track was written bygroup member Kenny Settlemoir and sets the tone for what people have come to expect when they attend one of their concerts.

The CD features 10 songs including the popular instrumental composed by Jake Randolph and Calvin Jones "Pulling Down The Strongholds".

To get your own copy, call 573-546-2117 or send a check or money order made
out to Barry Jones Family in the amount of $15.00 + $3.00
shipping and handling to:

Barry Jones Family
900 Lake Drive; Apt. 21
Ironton, MO 63650

Wanda Mountain Boys Release "Solid Gospel"

The Wanda Mountain Boys are pleased to announce the release of their latest recording project entitled "Solid Gospel" The CD features 8 never recorded songs by the Wanda Mountain Boys as well as refreshed recordings of 2 of the groups most popular songs, "Praise the Lord" and "Wrap Me In Your Arms", which was co-written by group members, Gary O'Neal and Rick Brown.

Also included on the project are three more songs written by lead singer, Gary O'Neal, "The Cause", "I'm Going Up", and "Call on the Wind" which was co-written with John Darin Rowsey. The group has recently been performing these new songs in their live concerts to great response.

The project was recorded at the Tune Room in Manchester, IL with Brady Reuter, formerly of the Chosen Ones.

For more information on the Wanda Mountain Boys and to place your order for this brand new cd you can go to www.wandamountainboys.com.

Tickets Now On Sale for MAGMA 2014

Tickets are now on sale for the 15th Annual Mid America Gospel Music Association Fall Convention. The MAGMA convention has become one of the Midwest's most popular Southern Gospel Music events and features over 30 artists performing throughout the 3 day event.

The convention is held at the state of the art Centene Center in Farmington, MO which features comfortable, theatre style seating. Tickets are sold on a reserved seat basis. For more info concerning tickets, please contact the Centene Center Ticket Office at 1-573-756-0900.

MAGMA Remembers Leeta Berry

The MAGMA family would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Leeta Berry. Leeta is the wife of Steve Berry and has been a part of our extended MAGMA family since it's inception 15 years ago.

She has performed with the Berry Brothers through the years as well as being an active supporter of their ministry.

Steve Berry is the pastor of Saline Baptist Church in Minnith, MO and Leeta has played a major role in his ministry as pastor through the years.

She has fought good fight and kept the faith and is now reaping her reward in Heaven with the one that she served for so many years.

Funeral arrangements for Leeta are as follows:

Visitation will be from 4 - 8 at the Basler Funeral Home in Ste. Genevieve, MO on Tuesday, August 5.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 6 at the 1st Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve, MO. The service will be at 11 a.m.

MAGMA Remembers Lloyd Durbin

The Mid America Gospel Music Association would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Rev. Lloyd Durbin. He is the patriarch of the Durbin Family who were charter performing members of the association.

The Durbins traveled extensively across the United States singing their smooth Southern Gospel harmonies. Rev. Durbin also has a rich history as a pastor in the Freewill Baptist denomination. Lloyd Durbin was known for his dry wit and booming bass voice. He was often compared to the great George Younce, especially when he performed his signature song, "The Inward Man". Lloyd Durbin is also the uncle of another of our MAGMA performing artists, the Berry Brothers.

Funeral arrangements for Rev. Lloyd Durbin are:

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Follis Funeral Home - Fredericktown, MO

Calvin Jones Joins MAGMA Board

MAGMA is proud to announce the addition of Calvin Jones to it's Board of Directors. Calvin is a lifelong member of the Barry Jones Family, a legendary family in the Bluegrass Gospel field. Calvin is a great musician and brings a great knowledge of Gospel Music to the board.

"We are excited to make this addition to our board and believe that Calvin will prove to be a great asset" said MAGMA president, Gary O'Neal. "We are looking forward to a long working relationship between he and the board.

The Chosen Ones Release "There's a Purpose"

June 19th, 2014- The Chosen Ones from Manchester, IL have released their new CD "There's a Purpose". Mike and Melanie Rueter formed the group in 1974 and now 40 years later, and three generations strong, they continue to travel the U.S. carrying the straight forward message of the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.

As seasons come and seasons go, God still has a purpose in each day. That is the message you will hear in the title song of their new CD release. The project has a variety of new music, hymns of the church and rebirthed favorites from past ministry years.

You can order their new CD online at www.thechosenones.org or email their offices at info@thechosenones.org.

The Chosen Ones are members of the Mid America Gospel Music Association and are featured each year at the organizations annual convention.

MAGMA Welcomes the Harper Family

The Mid America Gospel Music Association is excited to announce the addition of the Harper Family to it's roster of performing artists. This exciting Bluegrass Gospel family is from Bunker, MO and consists of Gaylon and Katrina Harper and son's, Dalton, Dillon along with his wife Makeena, and daughter, Hannah.

The Harper Family have garnered national attention and recently had the number 2 song on Les Butler's Front Porch Fellowship charts with their song "Salt and Light".

2014 will mark the groups first appearance on the MAGMA convention. For more information or to book the Harpers contact:

Gaylon Harper
The Harper Family
P.O. Box 53
Bunker, MO 63629

www.harperfamilymusic.com

Home- 573-689-2005

Cell- 573-247-4374

Davis Family to Host Homecoming Concert

The Davis Family invite you to join them for their homecoming concert on June 22, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Villa Ridge. For more information concerning this exciting event, contact the Davis Family at 636-583-4772 or 636-221-8706.

MAGMA Welcomes the Goulds

The Mid America Gospel Music Association is excited to announce the addition of the Goulds to their roster of performing artists. The Goulds are a family trio based out of Joplin, MO. The group consists of father, Tim Gould, and daughters Kelsey and Christa.

The Goulds have garnered national attention, performing at such places as Silver Dollar City and on the NQC main stage in 2013. They are available for booking through the Signature Artist Agency, Inc. For more info about the Goulds go to www.gouldsmusic.com. To book the Goulds contact:
Duanne Garren
Signature Artists Agency, Inc
1-417-236-9090

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Colossians 3:16

Welcome to your on-line home for Gospel music in the Midwest. The Mid-America Gospel Music Association (MAGMA) is an organization made up of groups and soloists who love gospel music. Our purpose is to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ, create opportunities for fellowship among our members and provide an opportunity once a year for members to perform at our annual convention.

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