Matt McFarland-Lead vocalist
Paul Smith-Baritone
Scott Rogers-Tenor
Influences:
Oak Ridge Boys, Gaither Vocal Band, Diamond Rio
Sounds Like:
Unique blend of country/southern gospel
Discography
A Beautiful Thing (2007)
1.70X7
2.On My Way to Heaven
3.That's All
4.A Beautiful Thing
5.Took It All Away
6.Greatest Love
7.Hallelujah Side
8.When I Hear the Thunder
9.Wherever You Are
10.Surrendering
11.Thank God I'm Not Jesus
Crossway Live (2007)
Live concert recorded at the Gibson Cafe in Nashville, TN on Jan. 16th, 2007.
Includes in depth interviews with Paul, Matt and Scott, and guest appearances by Annie McRae and Jason Crabb. Also includes moving performances of "Thank God I'm Not Jesus" and "Alleluia".
1. Oh My-My
2. Only Because You Love
3. It Looks Like Love To Me
4. Unscarred
5. That's The Kind Of God He Is
6. No Back Roads
7. This I Know
8. You Are My Riches In Glory
9. The Long Arm Of Love
10. Don't Pass By
Change; it is a word that scares some people and excites others. It is something that will always be a part of life whether we think that we are ready for it or not. Over the past nine years, Crossway has not only seen change in the music industry they have been a part of it.
For Paul Smith, Matt McFarland and Scott Rogers, the intentions behind their efforts to change the perception of southern gospel are pure and unselfish. "We want nothing more than to present the greatest truth to as many people as we possibly can through music that is both fresh and exciting," states baritone Paul.
With the release of their multi Dove nominated album entitled, This I Know, the group made many people aware of their now unmistakable sound. With numerous radio hits, such as "It Looks Like Love," Long Arm," "Oh, My My" and "Unscarred," this album is considered by many to be a landmark in an industry that was needing someone to step up and present the Gospel in a new and innovative way. Billboard magazine agreed in an album review stating, "Crossway is a group who is defining the future of the southern gospel genre."
Because of their boldness, Crossway's follow up record had been highly anticipated by both fans and the music industry. Entitled A Beautiful Thing, the album from start to finish is sure to leave a lasting impression on its listeners. It has already made an impression on southern gospel radio as they have landed a top 5 spot with the release of their very first single, "Wherever You Are." This new record has given Crossway countless opportunities to sing on stages like the Grand Ole Opry and stand along side some of the industries most notable artists ranging from The Oak Ridge Boys to The Crabb Family.
In a world that is constantly changing, God's love does not. This is the message that motivates Crossway to share... this is what motivates them to sacrifice... this is what motivates them to sing.
ON STAGE
Grand Ole Opry - Nashville TN
Dollywood - Pigeon Forge, TN
Silver Dollar City - Branson, MO
Seminar in the Rockies - Estes Park, CO
National Quartet Convention
Crabb Jam Tour (20 cities nationwide)
Gospel Music Week
BMI Christian Songwriter Awards
This I Know - DOVE nominated Southern Gospel Album of the Year
"It Looks Like Love To Me" - DOVE nominated Southern Gospel Song of the Year
No Distractions (debut recording) - DOVE nominated Southern Gospel
Album of the Year
ON THE RADIO
70x7 (Current)
Took It All Away
Wherever You Are
Long Arm of Love
It Looks Like Love to Me
Oh, My My
Unscarred - Top 40 - INSPO radio (April, 2005)
GENERAL INFO
Based out of: Nashville, TN
Scheduling:1-888-352-7677
Management by Big Ten Entertainment
Radio Promotion by Rick Hendrix
Voting begins 02-01-08 and runs through 2-15-08 for the 2008 SGN Music Awards.
Crossway has been nominated in the following categories:
Song of the Year - Took it all away
Album of the Year - A Beautiful Thing
Progressive Southern Song - Took ...
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First and foremost...thank you for your prayers and support in 2007!
The New Year is fast approaching and we want you to spend it with us! If you live in North Carolina we hope to see you this weekend!!
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CW garnered 4 nominations..thank you.
9/30/2007 - 6:14 PM
Voting for The Southern Gospel Music Awards is now open.
Crossway, garnered 4 nominations. Favorite Trio
Favorite Country Gospel Artist
Favorite Tenor- Scott Rogers
Best Album Cover- A Beautiful Thing - (Crossway) Independent
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Check it out
9/04/2007 - 11:44 AM
Fall and winter dates are filling in fast. If you are interested in booking Crossway into
your church for an event, call 662-837-9441. We would love to worship with you.
If you haven't stopped in lately, we hope you will.
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Live at the Gibson Cafe
7/30/2007 - 8:54 AM
Crossway's newest live DVD is now available.
Recorded at the Gibson Cafe in Nashville, TN on Jan. 16th, 2007, includes performances of the following:
No Back Roads
I'll Fly Away
Beautiful Thing
On My Way to Heaven
That's All
Thank God I'm No...
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Dropping in to say hello and to let you know about my new song that is now nationwide on the Inspirational Country Radio stations (ICM). You can hear it on my site and catch up with life in "Forrestville" through my blog.
Grace & Peace,
Denise
What's good fam? You got a lot goin on here! You should come catch ya boys Goddisciples at Rocketown (nashville, TN) on the 20th Live with other emcees like Flame, K-drama, Corey Red, R-swift, Lyrycyst, Verbs, and way to many to list!! Oh yeah, it's FREE!
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