Sunday Edition Honored with 2 SGM FanFair Award Nominations

Friday, March 05, 2010

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, was greeted with news this week that they have been nominated for two SGM FanFair Awards. The nominees for this year’s SGM FanFair Awards were announced this week in a special press release announcement.

Sunday Edition received a nomination for Favorite New Excelling Artist – an award that honors artists who are either new or excelling to new heights in their ministries. In addition, group member Chris Unthank received a nomination for Favorite Young Excelling Individual. That award honors young individuals who are making strides in their career.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be nominated in these two categories,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition. “We are honored that our family, friends, and fans would think enough of us to place a vote for us in these two categories! Thank you to everyone who voted for us!”

Chris Unthank said, “I am absolutely astonished to be mentioned in this category. We never go out and sing for any kind of acknowledgement or recognition. We do it because it’s what we’re called to do, and we have a real love for this music. We want to thank everyone who voted for us, as well as thank those who will continue to vote for us. These are votes of confidence in our ministry. We appreciate them more than you can imagine.”

The nominees in the SGM FanFair Awards were chosen by the readers of Christian Voice Magazine and attendees of the SGM FanFair. The winners for the awards will be announced on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the 6th Annual SGM FanFair.

Sunday Edition will also be performing at SGM FanFair this year on Thursday night, May 6, 2010. For more information on how to vote, visit http://www.sgmfanfair.com .

Sunday Edition is releasing their sophomore single with BSA World Records this month. The new single – titled “Mercy Walks a Road” – was written by Glen Bates and Glen Ashworth and was produced by Bates. The song is being pushed to radio through DJ Man Promotions, TS Promotions, and the Rick Hendrix Company.

Recording Follow-Up to Hit Single “He Bore a Cross”

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, was recently in the studio recording vocals for the highly anticipated follow-up single to the group’s biggest hit to date – “He Bore a Cross.”

The group is partnering once more with BSA World Records for this release – which was produced by Glen Bates (Crystal River, Tribute Quartet). Bates produced the critically acclaimed “He Bore a Cross” as well.

The song, titled “Mercy Walked a Road,” was written by Glen Bates and Glen Ashworth and is set to hit radio later this month.

“With the success that we had with ‘He Bore a Cross,’ it was a real easy decision for us to partner once again with Glen and BSA World Records,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition. “Glen has a real heart for this industry, and he really believes in us. We don’t take that lightly.”

“He Bore a Cross” became the group’s biggest hit to date earlier this year – giving them their highest charting position on the Singing News Top 80 (#44) and earning the group its first Top 10 New Release. In addition, the song landed Sunday Edition its second #1 hit on the GospelMusicTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart.

The song has also charted on all major Southern Gospel charts – SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart, Christian Voice Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart, and PowerSource Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel chart.

Sunday Edition has been recording vocals for a brand new album. Tracks for the new album, tentatively titled Sunday Worship, were recorded by Bobby McAllister for Salem Sound in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sunday Worship is being produced and arranged by group members Chris Unthank and Deon Unthank with additional production by Steve Allen (Vestal Goodman, Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City). Vocals for the new recording are being recorded at Square One Studio in Franklin, Tennessee this month. Sunday Worship has a tentative release date of late Winter.

Until then, the group released the He Bore a Cross EP last month, which features the hit single “He Bore a Cross,” three songs from the upcoming Sunday Worship CD (“Follow Me/Precious Lord,” “The Old Rugged Cross,” and “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”), and two songs from Chris Unthank’s upcoming solo recording Love the Light (“God Speaking” and “I Need Thee”).

SE Lands their second #1 hit on the GospelMusicTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart

Monday, October 26, 2009

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, has landed their second #1 hit on the GospelMusicTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart.

The group’s current single, “He Bore a Cross,” reached #1 on this week’s issue of the popular fan-based chart.  The group previously had a #1 on the chart with their hit song “Naaman” – which spent three consecutive weeks in the top spot.

“We are continually in awe at the response that this song has received,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition.  “This song has been really special – creating many career milestones for our group – and this is just another added blessing for us!”

The GospelMusicTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart is the only chart in the Southern Gospel community that is determined solely by votes from fans of the genre.  In addition to “He Bore a Cross,” the group’s previous single “Absolutely Free” is also charting on the Top 40 at #15 this week.  That song peaked at #3 on the chart earlier this year.

In addition to the GospelMusicTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart – “He Bore a Cross” has seen a resounding impact on almost every chart in Southern Gospel music.  The song is currently #44 on the October 2009 issue of the Singing News Top 80 Chart.  The song also broke into the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart – this week charting at #18.  “He Bore a Cross” is also charting on the Top 100 charts for Christian Voice Magazine and PowerSource Magazine.

Sunday Edition released this special edition single in conjunction with BSA World Records. “He Bore a Cross” was produced by Glen Bates and written by Bates and Glen Ashworth specifically for the up-and-coming trio.  The group will be recording a follow-up single with BSA World Records later this month for a late December/early January release to radio.  The new song will see production work from Bates as well.

“He Bore a Cross” is being promoted to radio by Phillip Emery (DJ Man Promotions), Theresa Dillard (TS Promotions), and Tony & Kim Hudgins (Spin-N-Motion Promotions).

Sunday Edition has been recording vocals for a brand new album.  Tracks for the new album, tentatively titled Sunday Worship, were recorded by Bobby McAllister for Salem Sound in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Sunday Worship is being produced and arranged by group members Chris Unthank and Deon Unthank with additional production by Steve Allen (Vestal Goodman, Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City).  Vocals for the new recording are being recorded at Square One Studio in Franklin, Tennessee this month.  Sunday Worship has a tentative release date of late Fall.

Sunday Edition Scores Big Debut with “He Bore a Cross”

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sunday Edition Scores Big Debut with “He Bore a Cross”

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, scored a big debut on the upcoming October 2009 issue of the Singing News Top 80 chart.

The group’s current single – “He Bore a Cross” – debuted at #44 on the upcoming chart – becoming not only the group’s highest debut, but also their highest charting song to date on the industry’s most prominent airplay report.

“The reception that this song has had, both at radio and in live events, has been absolutely astounding to us,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition. “We’ve never had a song get such a strong response right out of the gate as we have with this song. The timing was just right, and we are thrilled that radio has latched on to this song like they have!”

In addition to the Singing News Top 80 – the song has recently debuted on other radio airplay charts – such as the Christian Voice Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart (#75), PowerSource Magazine Top 100 Southern Gospel Chart (#99), and the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart (#36). The song has also been a regular fixture on the GospelMusicTimes.com Top 100 Fan Chart – this week charting at #34.

Sunday Edition released this special edition single in conjunction with BSA World Records. “He Bore a Cross” was produced by Glen Bates and written by Bates and Glen Ashworth specifically for the up-and-coming trio.

“He Bore a Cross” hit radio programmer’s desks the first part of June and is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio by three of radio’s favorite radio promotion companies. In addition to continuing their work with Phillip Emery (DJ Man Promotions) and Theresa Dillard (TS Promotions), Sunday Edition recently reached a promotional agreement with Tony & Kim Hudgins’ Spin-N-Motion Promotions.

“He Bore a Cross” can be found on Spin-N-Motion June 2009 Compilation, cut #1, DJ Man Hit Singles Volume 31, cut #5, and SCM Disc Volume 10, Cut #4. The song also became the group’s first ever Top 10 New Release – coming in as one of the most added songs at Southern Gospel radio for the August 2009 issue of the Singing News Top 80 chart.

Sunday Edition is in the beginning stages of recording a brand new album. Tracks for the new album, tentatively titled Sunday Worship, were recorded by Bobby McAllister for Salem Sound in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sunday Worship is being produced and arranged by group members Chris Unthank and Deon Unthank with additional production by Steve Allen (Vestal Goodman, Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City). Vocals for the new recording will be recorded at Square One Studio in Franklin, Tennessee this month. Sunday Worship has a tentative release date of late Fall.

Sunday Edition will be available during the National Quartet Convention. Their booth is #996-998, and the popular trio will be performing on NQC’s Featured Artist Showcase on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the East Hall A-B of the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

“He Bore a Cross” Named One of Southern Gospel Radio’s Most Added Songs

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, was recently greeted with the news that their latest single – “He Bore a Cross” – has become on of the most added songs at Southern Gospel radio.

In just two weeks of release to Southern Gospel radio, “He Bore a Cross” landed on the Singing News Top 10 New Releases chart – standing alongside new songs from the Kingdom Heirs, Dove Brothers, Karen Peck & New River, Greater Vision, and others.

“We were already very excited about this song,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition.  “The song has received a standing ovation everywhere that we have sang it – so we know that people are really grasping the message of the song.  To see it receive such a strong reception from radio so early in its life is very exciting!”

“He Bore a Cross” is the first single from Sunday Edition to break the Top 10 New Releases chart.

Sunday Edition released this special edition single in conjunction with BSA World Records. “He Bore a Cross” was produced by Glen Bates and written by Bates and Glen Ashworth specifically for the up-and-coming trio.

“He Bore a Cross” hit radio programmer’s desks the first part of June and is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio by three of radio’s favorite radio promotion companies.  In addition to continuing their work with Phillip Emery (DJ Man Promotions) and Theresa Dillard (TS Promotions), Sunday Edition recently reached a promotional agreement with Tony & Kim Hudgins’ Spin-N-Motion Promotions.

“He Bore a Cross” can be found on Spin-N-Motion June 2009 Compilation, cut #1 and DJ Man Hit Singles Volume 31, cut #5. 

Sunday Edition to Release Special Radio Single with BSA World Records

Friday, May 22, 2009

Group Partners with Spin-N-Motion Promotions, TS Promotions, DJ Man Promotions, and SGShowPrep For Major Push to Southern Gospel Radio

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, was recently in the studio recording a special edition single to be released to Southern Gospel radio in conjunction with BSA World Records.

The song, titled “He Bore a Cross,” was produced by Glen Bates and written by Bates and Glen Ashworth specifically for the up-and-coming trio.

“We are very excited about this song,” mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition. “Glen has been more than kind to us. His expertise is helping us to grow and become the best artist we possibly can be. He’s got a great track record, and we look forward to working with BSA World Records for years to come.”

“He Bore a Cross” is set to hit radio programmer’s desks the first part of June and is being promoted to Southern Gospel radio by three of radio’s favorite radio promotion companies.
In addition to continuing their work with Phillip Emery (DJ Man Promotions) and Theresa Dillard (TS Promotions), Sunday Edition recently reached a promotional agreement with Tony & Kim Hudgins’ Spin-N-Motion Promotions.

“We are more than excited about working with Spin-N-Motion,” mentioned Chris Unthank of Sunday Edition. “When we went looking for another promoter, there wasn’t anyone we looked at first. Tony & Kim are the real deal, and we look forward to working with them!”

“He Bore a Cross” can be found on Spin-N-Motion June 2009 Compilation, cut #1 and DJ Man Hit Singles Volume 31, cut #5.

In addition, Sunday Edition will be heavily promoting the new single in Chuck Peters’ SG Show Prep – the award-winning show prep for Southern Gospel DJs and program directors.

“SG Show Prep has been a major player in Southern Gospel radio for years now, and if you want radio to know about you, this is the place to be,” mentioned Chris Unthank.

Sunday Edition is poised to make their big breakthrough at Southern Gospel radio. The group has released six previous singles, and all of them have charted on various Southern Gospel charts – four which have charted on the industry standard Singing News Magazine Top 80 Chart (“This Well,” “He Keeps Lifting,” “Call On Jesus,” and “Naaman”).

Sunday Edition is in the beginning stages of recording a brand new album. Tracks for the new album, tentatively titled Sunday Worship, were recorded by Bobby McAllister for Salem Sound in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Sunday Worship is being produced and arranged by group members Chris Unthank and Deon Unthank.

Vocals for the new recording will be recorded at Square One Studio in Franklin, Tennessee next month. Sunday Worship has a tentative release date of late summer.

For more information on Sunday Edition, visit http://www.sundayedition.net .
Sunday Edition’s MySpace can be found at http://myspace.com/thesundayedition/ .
Fans can visit Sunday Edition’s Shoutlife at http://www.shoutlife.com/sundayedition/

Sunday Edition Featured on GospelMusicTimes.com

Sunday, July 20, 2008

“Naaman” Voted #1 on Top 40 Fan Chart for 2 Consecutive Weeks

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, is featured on the popular e-zine GospelMusicTimes.com this week.

The article, titled “The Most Diverse Family In Southern Gospel Music”, was written by the staff of GospelMusicTimes.com and talks about the group’s latest single “Naaman”, the family’s involvement in different aspects in the industry, Chris Unthank’s new solo CD, and much more.

Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition said, “We are so honored that the website chose to feature us this week. We appreciate the work they do to promote Southern Gospel music!”

In addition, Sunday Edition’s latest single, “Naaman”, is the #1 song on the e-zine’s Top 40 Fan Chart for a second consecutive week. The chart is based solely on the votes of fans of Southern Gospel music and readers of GospelMusicTimes.com.

“We are very excited to see how well radio has attached to the song,” mentioned Unthank. “However, to see that the song has resonated so well with the fans of this music means so much more to us! We have to thank everyone who voted for our song! We hope you like our new single as much as you have taken to this one!”

Fans are encouraged to check out the article on Sunday Edition by visiting http://www.gospelmusictimes.com.

Sunday Edition has seen much success at Southern Gospel radio with their latest release. The song has charted on all the major industry charts. “Naaman” currently sits at #68 on the July 2008 issue of the Singing News Magazine’s Top 80 chart – the industry’s most watched and respected chart. The song will also rise from #65 to #54 in the upcoming August 2008 issue of the Gospel Music News Top 100. In addition, the song is currently sitting at #23 on this week’s issue of the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart.

“Naaman”, which was penned by Paula Stefanovich, is the fourth single from Sunday Edition’s critically acclaimed release Absolutely Free. All four singles from the album (“He Keeps Lifting”, “Call On Jesus”, “Big God”, and “Naaman”) have charted on various industry charts. “Naaman” was pushed to radio through DJ Man Promotions, Rhonda Thompson Promotions, and most recently the Rick Hendrix Company.

Sunday Edition’s new single, “Absolutely Free”, is poised to hit radio in August. The song, written by Daryl K. Williams, will be promoted to Southern Gospel radio exclusively through the Rick Hendrix Company.

Sunday Edition’s music is currently streaming on some of Southern Gospel’s most popular satellite and internet radio stations including enlighten XM Satellite 34, SGMRadio.com, GlobalSouthernGospel.com, Gospel Harmony Mix, SouthernGospelHits.com, The Light, and many more.

For information on how to book Sunday Edition, visit Jackson Management Agency’s website, http://www.jacksonmanagementagency.com.

Sunday Edition’s MySpace can be found at http://myspace.com/thesundayedition/. Fans can visit Sunday Edition’s Shoutlife at http://www.shoutlife.com/sundayedition/

Sunday Edition Offers Free MP3 Download of Current Single

Saturday, June 30, 2007

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Sunday Edition, one of Nashville's favorite groups, is currently giving away digital downloads of the group's current single, "Big God." Fans and Southern Gospel listeners can have immediate access to the MP3 on the group's webpage.

"We love this song and the message that it speaks to people," mentioned Deon Unthank of Sunday Edition. "People are loving this song, and we wanted to make it available to anyone that wanted it."

"Big God" was written by group member Amy Marie Unthank, co-writer of the #1 song of the year for 2004 - "Even In the Valley" (The Whisnants). "Big God" is the second single from the group's current release Absolutely Free.

The song is currently being pushed to radio through the Rick Hendrix Company, DJ Man Promotions, and Rhonda Thompson Promotions.

Rick Hendrix of the Rick Hendrix Company said, "This song has been getting a really strong reaction so far from radio. This will end up being a very big hit for the group."

"Big God" can be found on the Rick Hendrix Company Compilation Volume 47, cut #11 and the DJ Man Hit Singles Volume 23, cut #7. The song will also be available on the upcoming Rhonda Thompson Promotions compilation disc.

The song was also recently voted as one of the Top 5 Fan Favorite singles this week on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart along with current singles from popular artists like HisSong, Gold City, CrossWay, and the Rick Webb Trio.

"Big God" is the follow-up to "Call On Jesus", which peaked at #21 on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart, #56 on the Singing News Top 80, and #74 on the Christian Voice Magazine Top 100. The song became the group's third consecutive charting single.

Sunday Edition's music is currently streaming on some of Southern Gospel's most popular satellite and internet radio stations including enlighten XM Satellite 34, SGMRadio.com, GlobalSouthernGospel.com, Real Southern Gospel, Gospel Harmony Mix, SouthernGospelHits.com, and many more.

Sunday Edition recently reached an exclusive booking agreement with Jackson Management Agency. Jackson Management Agency was established by Kyle and Tara Jackson in order to assist the independent Christian artist in establishing a successful music ministry. In addition to booking, the company works in management and publicity for the independent and new artist. In addition to Sunday Edition, the company currently has under contract independent artists in all genres of Gospel music including Encounter, Jeremy Vess, Tara Jackson, Mike Rayson, and more.

Sunday Edition's MySpace can be found at http://myspace.com/thesundayedition/ Fans can visit Sunday Edition's Shoutlife at http://www.shoutlife.com/sundayedition/

Sunday Edition Reaches Booking Agreement with Jackson Management Agency

Thursday, June 14, 2007

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, recently reached an exclusive booking agreement with Jackson Management Agency.

Jackson Management Agency was established by Kyle and Tara Jackson in order to assist the independent Christian artist in establishing a successful music ministry. In addition to booking, the company works in management and publicity for the independent and new artist. In addition to Sunday Edition, the company currently has under contract independent artists in all genres of Gospel music including Encounter, Jeremy Vess, Tara Jackson, Mike Rayson, and more.

“There are instances in every artist’s career where they have an instant connection with a company,” said Chris Unthank of Sunday Edition. “We had that immediate connection with JMA. They believe in the same things that our ministry strives for, and more importantly, they believe in us as an artist and ministry team. We know that this relationship is one that God had his hand on from the very beginning.”

“We had the opportunity to hear Sunday Edition by chance and knew we wanted to work with them right away,” mentioned Kyle Jackson of JMA. “They have a real heart for ministry, and that is something that we want to be a part of. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this group.”

JMA will begin booking for Sunday Edition immediately.

Sunday Edition recently released their second single from their latest recording Absolutely Free. “Big God”, which was written by group member Amy Marie (co-writer of the #1 hit “Even In the Valley”), was sent to radio on the Rick Hendrix Company Compilation Vol. 47, Cut #11. The song will also be on the upcoming DJ Man Promotions and Rhonda Thompson Promotions compilation discs.

“Big God” is the follow-up to “Call On Jesus”, which peaked at #21 on the SoGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart, #56 on the Singing News Top 80, and #74 on the Christian Voice Magazine Top 100. The song became the group’s third consecutive charting single.

Sunday Edition’s music is currently streaming on some of Southern Gospel’s most popular internet radio stations including SGMRadio.com, GlobalSouthernGospel.com, Real Southern Gospel, Gospel Harmony Mix, and many more.

More information on Sunday Edition can be found at their home on the web at http://sundayedition.net.

Sunday Edition’s MySpace can be found at http://myspace.com/thesundayedition/ Fans can visit Sunday Edition’s Shoutlife at http://www.shoutlife.com/sundayedition

“The Southern Styles Show” to Feature Sunday Edition This Week

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, is the featured artist this week on “The Southern Styles Show” – one of the nation’s most popular Southern Gospel syndicated radio programs.

On the show, Sunday Edition will be talking about their current single, “Call On Jesus” as well as the song selection process for their latest release – Absolutely Free. The group also will discuss the songwriting process and a little bit of the history of the group during the program.

Sunday Edition Partners with Compassion International

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, recently partnered with Compassion International – a ministry designed to benefit children in poverty stricken nations.

Compassion International is an evangelical Christian child development ministry dedicated to helping children in need around the world. Compassion's programs help release children from poverty in Jesus' name and enable them to become responsible, fulfilled adults.

Sunday Edition to Host First Ever Homecoming & Reunion Concert

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, will be hosting their first ever Homecoming and Reunion Concert next month.

Scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2006, Sunday Edition will offer fans a unique look into the history of the up and coming group. Sunday Edition will perform songs that fans have grown to love from the group as well as material from the group’s newest recording. Also, past members of Sunday Edition will be attending and performing songs they used to sing together during their tenure with the group.

Sunday Edition Is Absolutely Free On New Recording

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, is proud to announce the release of the group’s anticipated new recording, Absolutely Free.

Absolutely Free, which released on September 12, 2006 at the National Quartet Convention, was produced by Donna Beauvais (of Hope’s Call) and engineered and mixed by award-winning engineer Steve Allen.

Sunday Edition to Host Live Listening Party During Week of National Quartet Convention

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, will host a special live listening party of the group’s brand new recording, Absolutely Free, for fans and industry professionals during the week of the National Quartet Convention.

The listening party will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 in the Canterbury Room of the Executive Inn in Louisville, Kentucky from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday Edition Performs for NASCAR Fans

Sunday Edition, one of Nashville’s favorite groups, recently performed for fans of NASCAR this past weekend in Bristol, Tennessee.

During the fall NASCAR race, Sunday Edition performed a Saturday afternoon concert for fans of the event at the only non-alcoholic campground in Bristol, Tennessee – Peaceful Valley Campground. The trio also performed at a special chapel service held for campers on Sunday morning.