Nick Bruno
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Long before any major artist is born in to the world of Gospel Music, there is a producer behind the scenes, finding the right music, arranging it so that the talent of the artist is showcased. A good producer is hard to find, but a producer who considers his role as part of God's plan to advance His kingdom is a rare gift from God indeed.
His success with and for the Stamps was very noticeable in the industry, and in 1972 he received an invitation to join the Kingsmen and he accepted their offer. Almost immediately, they put him to work as their very own producer.
Nick says, "Being around such great singers as Jim Hamill, Johnny Parrick (more recently known as Jay Parrick's dad), Squire Parsons, Eldridge Fox and Ray Dean Reese made me realize that there was a real ministry in producing an album for these men. Long after the concert ends, a well produced album can continue to minister to people for years to come in homes and on the radio." Nick adds, "I began to see the ministry in producing, not just the technical end of it."
Nick's abilities as a producer and arranger are well known in Gospel circles but recently news of his talent was the talk of Branson, MO. For a while, Nick worked in Branson as music director for some of the largest theaters in town. He worked with such greats as Christy Lane, Anita Bryant, Ferlin Husky, the Texans, and many great Grand Ole Opry Stars. He says, "I spent five years working with many great secular artists. At the time it was not clear to me why the Lord allowed me to do this, but now I realize that I had much to learn about music and the music industry." It wasn't long before he missed the ministry of producing for Gospel groups, and he and his wife, Cece, returned to Nashville, TN, where they now reside.
Bob Crichton
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Bob Crichton is President of BBC Enterprise, Inc. and the Business Manager for the Booth Brothers. In addition to working with the Booths, he also provides consulting services to senior management of large corporations in the area of Strategic and Financial Planning. Currently, he is assisting Nissan Corporation in this area. In addition, he actively manages several equity portfolios using futures and options.
Prior to working with the Booth Brothers, Bob worked for Ameritech Corporation which is now AT&T. He retired in 2000 when he held the position of President for Ameritech Capital Funding and Director of Financial Planning where he worked directly with the Chairman and Board of Directors on financial planning matters. He participated in over 25 acquisitions negotiating with companies such as General Electric, Disney, Time Warner, Cable Vision, and AIG. He has also served on the Board of Matav Telecommunications company in Eastern Europe and managed a $9.0 Billion equity portfolio for a major pension fund. Bob has an Engineering Degree from Oakland University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School in Chicago, Ill. He also holds a CFA designation (Chartered Financial Analyst) and Professional Engineering license.
Of all the assignements Bob has worked on, he feels that working with the Booth Brothers has been the most satisfying. “What I enjoy most working with small businesses is helping them exploit its strengths and shore up its weaknesses. Ronnie, Michael, and Jim have tremendous strengths. It’s my job to try and wrap some good business sense around them so that they create value for their business and spread the Gospel”.
Keith Sealy
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Keith Sealy began his career right out of high school. He obtained a job with a company by the name of Harrison Audio, now known as GLW Enterprises. Harrison Audio built professional audio consoles used in radio, recording studios and movie studio post-production consoles. He started, as they say in the basement, and by the end of his ten year tenure at Harrison Audio he had climbed the ladder and was responsible for making sure that all functions on the audio consoles were working properly and also served as a field service technician.
He then moved on to work with a video production company by the name of Scene Three in Nashville Tennessee. As a video/audio maintenance engineer, his duties included the maintaining of all audio and video equipment, installation of new equipment and also working as a field engineer responsible for giving audio/video support to the film crew.
In 1998 Keith left Scene Three and became self employed as an audio recording engineer. His work can be heard on many of todays Southern Gospel recordings. He has worked with companies such as Daywind, Brentwood Benson,Song Garden, Word, and many more. One of the highlights has been working with the Imperials on their most recent album. He also works as Multi-Media director at his church where he not only is responsible for the purchase and installation of all audio, video, and lighting equipment, but also for training volunteers that serve in all of these areas. He also produces most of the material that is displayed on any given Sunday.
Phillip Emery
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Phillip Emery, DJ Man has been in the business for over 16 years. After several years of independent promotions, DJ Man had the opportunity to move to Nashville, TN and work for the Homeland Entertainment Group. “Having the opportunity to work with the Cathedrals was just too good to pass up.” As doors began to close, new ones began to open and Phillip found himself back in business as an independent radio promoter. DJ Man Promotions released its first compilation to radio in January 2002.
Over the past 16 years, DJ Man has been blessed with the opportunity to work with such great artists as; the Anchormen, Bishops, Cathedrals, Dove Brothers, Florida Boys, Gold City, Haire Family, Hoppers, Heirline, Ivan Parker, Legacy Five, New Ground, New Hinsons, N’Harmony, Rejoice, Steeles, Walt Mills, Wilburns, Young Harmony and many more.
DJ Man Promotions has been instrumental in introducing new artist to radio such as; Mencer, White & Cheney, Day 3, Jonathan White, HisSong, The LeBeaus, Everlasting Hope, Sunday Edition, The Kellys, Good News, Rebecca J. Peck, The White Family and others.
With over 20 #1 songs, plus a host of Top 5, Top 10, Top 20 & Top 80 songs, DJ Man has certainly proven himself to be a Top Notch radio promoter.
Honest promotions preformed with an extremely high level of Integrity, years of experience and a proven track record of success is what DJ Man Promotions offers. We’re your Nashville connection.
Chris Unthank & Amy Unthank
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Chris D. Unthank is an Executive Director of SSE Group, overseeing all areas of Southern Spin Entertainment. Unthank is a graduate of Lee University with a B.A. in Communications (Emphasis in Public Relations & Advertising) with a minor in Theology. He currently sings in the group Sunday Edition with his sister and father.
Amy M. Unthank is Chief Executive Officer of SSE Group. She currently oversees all areas of SSE Design Group, and works conjointly with Chris D. Unthank over all areas of Southern Spin Radio and Southern Spin Entertainment. She currently sings in the group Sunday Edition with her brother and father.
Southern Spin Entertainment is a division of SSE Group, a conglomerate of different companies working in the gospel music industry. SSE Group is owned by Amy Marie Unthank and Chris D. Unthank. The company has three divisions currently: Southern Spin Entertainment (a publicity firm), Southern Spin Radio, and SSE Design Group (web design and publishing).
SSE Group currently owns and operates Glorious Creations , SGBlogNews.com , and WorldofCM.com.
Artists currently under contract with SSE Group include Geron Davis & Kindred Souls, SouthernGospelNews.com, The Imperials, Dove Brothers Quartet, Stamps-Baxter School of Music, HisSong, Jonathan White, Sondra Burnett, and many more.
