Phoenix 5 Ltd. News


September/October/November 2007

Jim Drakopoulos joins Phoenix 5 for national radio promotion of his new CD “New very Morning”.

Congratulations to Jim on his three 2007 Maja Award wins - "Album of the Year”, “Artist of the year”, and “Male Artist of the Year”.

Congratulations to Phoenix 5 artists Elizabeth Deveau , Trinity Drive and Rob Berg on their 2007 Maja Award wins.

Phoenix 5 releases Jennifer Shaw's new Christmas single, The Christmas Song to Christian radio across Canada. Look for Jennifer's new, full-length CD which will be released January 2008 .


August 2007

Phoenix 5 would like to congratulate Elizabeth Deveau on her four Maja Award Nominations . Elizabeth has been nominated for: Song of the Year ( Take Away the Stone ), Contemporary Gospel Recording of the Year , Female Artist of the Year and Southern Gospel Performer of the Year . Congratulations again to Elizabeth!

Phoenix 5 artist Rob Berg has also received multiple nominations in this year's Maja Awards. Congratulations Rob!

Congratulations to Phoenix 5's Trinity Drive on their nominations in the Maja Awards – Trinity Drive has been nominated in four categories including Young Performer of the Year; New Artist of the Year; Duo Group of the Year and Alternative/Rock Recording of the Year . Trinity Drive will also be performing during the highlighted ceremonies August 25 th , 2007 .



July 2007

Phoenix 5 group Kerygma Muzic has been invited to appear on nation television program 100 Huntley Street on Tuesday July 31 st , 2007 to share with the audience their testimony and music. For more information about Kerygma Muzic visit their website at www.kerygmamuzic.com .

 Jodi Faith has joined Phoenix 5 to promote her debut album Now Is The Time to Christian radio across Canada . Jodi's singles will be released to radio this in August 2007 so be sure to request her music at your local radio station. For more information on Jodi Faith, visit her website at www.jodifaith.com .

Phoenix 5 would like to welcome Traci Marshall to its roster of artists. Traci will be releasing her debut EP to Canadian Christian radio through Phoenix 5. For more information on Traci Marshall visit www.tracimarshall.com .

Phoenix 5 artist Elizabeth Deveau will be releasing another two singles to radio across Canada from her latest album Living Waters . The singles, “Talk to Him” and “On Perfect One” will be released to radio this month so be sure to request her music at your local radio station.

Phoenix 5 band Trinity Drive will be releasing another single to radio across Canada from their latest album Images of Evergreen . Trinity Drive 's new single will be released to radio in August so be sure to request Trinity Drive at your local radio station.

Phoenix 5 welcomes Virginia Sullivent to our radio roster- “A Simple Song”, the first single from Virginia 's new CD “Love Song In The Night” is being released to radio this month – be sure to listen for this beautiful heartfelt ballad. For more information on Virginia and her new CD visit www.windsoffire.us .


June 2007

Phoenix 5 would like to welcome Carolyn Haney to its roster of artists. Carolyn Haney will be releasing her new album Surroundings to Canadian Christian radio through Phoenix 5. For more info on Carolyn Haney visit her website at www.carolynjhaney.com .

Jason Watson has joined the Phoenix 5 team to promote his latest album Flood My Soul to Chris tian Radio across Canada. Jason 's singles will be released to radio this month so be sure to request his music at your local radio station. Visit www.jasonwatsonmusic.com to read his bio and find out where he's performing.

Phoenix 5 artist Rob Berg will be releasing another two singles to radio across Canada from his latest album Journey of the Heart. Listen for new Rob Berg songs on your local Christian radio station.

The Phoenix 5 team welcomes Tyler Montgomery to its roster of artists. Tyler 's new album Unexpected Turn will be released to Canadian Christian Radio this month. Request his music at your local radio station!

Rebecca Walker Jones has partnered with Phoenix 5 to promote her album Still Searching to Christian radio in Canada. Listen to your favorite radio station to hear her singles, and visit www.rebeccawalkerjones.com to read her bio and news.


June 2007

The Phoenix 5 team would like to welcome artist Jason Watson onto their roster of artists. Jason's album Flood My Soul will be released to radio across the nation this month. To find out more about Jason and Flood My Soul visit http://www.jasonwatsonmusic.com.

Tyler Montgomery joins the Phoenix 5 team this month to release his album Unexpected Turn to radio across Canada . Contact your local radio station to request his music!


April/May 2007

Phoenix 5 artist Wendy Lake is the headline performance for a dinner theatre event being held at the Toronto Dominion Club and hosted by Christ Forgiving Ministries. This semi-formal event will be held on May 12th and includes a catered dinner and an opening performance by violinist Sheldon Grabke, who has performed with the National Ballet of Canada and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra to name a few. Tickets cost $80 and doors open at 6:00PM. For more information feel free to visit www.christforgivingministries.com online or call (416) 417-0541 during regular office hours.

Turn onto to 100 Huntley Street on May 9th to hear Phoenix 5 artist Verna Law perform two of her original songs from her album The Quilt as well as share her testimony with hosts Ron and Ann. If the show is not aired on one of your local television stations, you can watch the show online at www.crossroads.ca.



March 2007 

Visit Family Christian Bookstore in Burlington, ON to see Phoenix 5 artist Angie Williams encourage and build up the kids of the kingdom during March Break. She will be in performance on the morning of the 16th. For more information contact Family Christian Bookstore at (905)367-9151.

Phoenix 5 artist Yemisi will be appearing for a FREE performance at the Blessings Christian Marketplace store in Scarborough on Friday the 30th to minister through song, both old and new. The performance will begin at 7:00PM. This small and intimate setting is a great place to bring unsaved friends to.

The Phoenix 5 team would like to welcome youth band Trinity Drive, Canadian artist Rob Berg and contemporary artist Chris Kipp to our roster of artists. To hear their music, request a song at your local Christian radio station.


February 2007 

Phoenix 5 artist Brad Tucker will be appearing on 100 Huntley Street, along with his wife Pearl, to share with Canadians what God has done in their lives as individuals and as a couple. Tune in on the 8th to hear their story and watch Brad perform two songs from his latest album I’m the Only Obstacle.


January 2007 

the Phoenix 5 team would like to wish everyone a wonderful and prosperous New Year! Continue to check in to find out what we and our artists are up to!

Phoenix 5 artist Kate White will be touring in the Alaska area from the 5th to the 15th, performing for a number of venues including Changepoint as well as for the K-Love Benefit Concert. On the 17th Kate will be heading to Houston for a World Vision Conference. To find out more info on Kate’s performance dates, please visit her website at www.katewhitemusic.com.

Long-time Phoenix 5 artist Brad Tucker has been nominated for the Inspirational Album of the Year award at the Shai Awards, happening at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, AB on the 25th. Check out www.shaiawards.com for details.



December 2006 

Phoenix 5 would like to thank all who were involved in making 2006 a successful year. Have a wonderful Christmas Season and we’ll see you in the New Year!

Phoenix 5 artist Melanie Hart will be appearing on The Miracle Channel on Friday 8th , sharing her music and faith on the .Wav file. To find out when the show will be aired in your area, or to watch the show online, please visit www.miraclechannel.ca.



November 2006 

Phoenix 5 artist Hilary Leigh has been invited to appear on the national television show 100 Huntley Street on Thursday the 2nd to share with their audience the struggles she has encountered in her past and continues to encounter today, as well as what God has been doing in her life and what He can do in the lives of women who experience similar struggles.

Kathleen Carnali will be singing in the homes of millions of Canadians nation wide as she teams up with the 100 Huntley Street team to share the Gospel of truth. Please tune in on Thursday the 9th to see her perform, as well as hear the story behind the voice of Kathleen Carnali.

100 Huntley Street will be hosting Phoenix 5 artist Melanie Hart on their show on Thursday, 16th and have asked her to share with their audience the heart of her music as well as the heart of God, which He has so gracefully revealed to her throughout her life. Turn onto the Global network at 9:00 a.m Eastern Standard Time or logon to www.crossroads.ca to hear Melanie’s Story.


October 2006 

Phoenix 5 artist Mark David Williams will be appearing on the Morris Cerullo’s Helpline TV show worldwide on Saturday, October 7th worldwide, performing two of his original songs as well as sharing his testimony. To find out more about Mark David Williams and his music ministry please visit www.markdavidwilliams.com, or if you would like to learn more about Morris Cerullo’s Helpline (based out of Hollywood, California) please visit www.helplinetv.com.

Phoenix 5 artist Verna Law will be holding a benefit concert to aid those affected by Hurricane Katrina on October 15th at the Household of Faith Church in Louisiana. The concert will begin at 6:30 PM, preceded with a silent auction, starting at 5:00 PM. All donations will be allocated through Samaritan’s Purse to aid the ongoing restoration efforts in New Orleans. Please visit www.vernalaw.org for more information on this special event.


September 2006 

Long time Phoenix 5 artist Rena Gaile has been nominated by the Durham Region Music Society (DRMS) for Country Recording of the Year as well as Gospel Album of the Year. Winners will be announced at the 2006 DRMS Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 20th at the Whitby Centennial Building. For more information please visit www.durhamregionmusicsociety.com.

Phoenix 5 artist Beth Stalker has been nominated by the 2006 Just Plain Folks Music Awards for her music video, Here. The winners are to be announced at the ceremony in Santa Ana, California November 4th 2006. For more information please check out www.JPFolks.com

The Covenant Awards are here again with their 28th annual ceremony, and Phoenix 5 artist Diane Tarantino’s Coeur Plein has been nominated for the Francophone Album of the Year as well as her song La Roue which has received a nomination in the Francophone Song of the Year category. Phoenix 5 artist Roxanne Flagler has also received a nomination in the Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year (for her song I Will Dance) category as well as her song Kiana which has received a nomination in the Children’s Song of the Year category. Please visit www.gmacanada.ca for more information.


August 2006 

Phoenix 5 artist Mark David Williams will be making an appearance at the Crystal Cathedral on the 13th in Garden Grove, California. Check out other venues Mark will be performing at by logging onto www.markdavidwilliams.com or check back to the Phoenix 5 website regularly.

Roxanne Flagler has been nominated for yet another award by the Durham Region Music Society. Winners will be announced on September 20th. Check back to the Phoenix 5 website for nomination results. You can also learn more about Durham Region Music Society at www.durhamregionmusicsociety.com.

Mark David Williams has completed his latest album, Home for Christmas, and will be promoting it to Canadian Radio during the Christmas season through Phoenix 5. The CD will also be available to purchase in retail, as well as on the Phoenix 5 website - just click on Online Purchasing above.


July 2006 

Turn on your TV to the CTS channel on Thursday 6th to see Phoenix 5 artist Faith Ecklund perform two original songs from her latest CD release, Motionless, on 100 Huntley Street or you can watch the show at www.crossroads.ca. Faith Ecklund will also be sharing her testimony with Vicki at Power 93 (in the Brantford area) and Brad Loveday at Faith FM (in the Kitchener/Waterloo area) on Friday, 7th.

Wendy Lake will be sharing her story of how she was miraculously healed of cancer with Rhonda Glenn and the 100 Huntley Street audience on July 11th at 9AM-10AM EST. You’ll also have a chance to hear her testimony on Faith FM live at 3:30PM EST or online at www.faithfm.org and Power 93 in the Brantford area.


June 2006 

Erin Hutchison has been invited to guest appear on the national Christian television show 100 Huntley Street on Thursday the 22nd. To see Erin perform songs from her debut album Out of the Box tune into CTS at 10:00AM EST, or you can watch the show online at www.crossroads.ca.

Phoenix 5 would like to welcome Contemporary Christian artist Chris Cline to Canadian Radio. Chris Cline’s latest CD Just in Time will be released to Canada this month so look out for him.

If you’re in the London, Ontario area, don’t forget to tune into Grace FM in the afternoon of the 21st to hear Erin Hutchison share her testimony with Grace FM’s on-air host Amanda. You can also listen to the interview live at www.gracefm.ca.

Kate White has joined Phoenix 5’s roster of artists to bring her ministry into the Great North. Kate will be released to Canadian radio this month, as well as being distributed in Canada’s Christian bookstore chain, Blessings.

Erin Hutchison will be talking with Vicky of Power 93 on the 23rd about her walk with Christ, how He has been working in her life, and the realities of living a North American life. Erin will be sharing her testimony with the Kitchener/Waterloo residents as well on Faith FM on the 22nd at 3:30 EST.


May 2006 

Tune into Faith FM in the Waterloo region (or listen online at www.faithfm.org) to hear Phoenix 5 artist Mark David Williams share his testimony and hear how God has used a seemingly hopeless situation to cast hope in the lives of all who hear Marks story.

Mark David Williams will be appearing on the national television show 100 Huntley Street on May 8th to talk to Canada about what God did for him in a time of pain and hopelessness.

The People’s Church and Living Truth are holding an evening of music and worship to be aired on the Living Truth show. Phoenix 5 artist Mark David Williams will be performing as well as sharing his testimony. The doors open at 6:00 PM on May 28th. For more information, please contact The People’s Church at 416 222 3341.

For those of you in the Toronto area, tune into WDCX on May 11th to hear Mark David Williams share his testimony and talk about God’s amazing hope and love.

Tune into Power 93 in Brantford, Ontario on May 24th to hear Elizabeth Graham and on-air personality Vicky talk about Elizabeth’s coming to Christ through her intellect and reason, defying the lessons society taught her throughout her childhood.



April 2006 

Phoenix 5 artists Keith Roberts and Faith Ecklund hit the WITR Indie Charts! Keith Roberts is currently at 49 with his single This Time Around, and Faith Ecklund is at 39 with her single You Love Me. To follow the WITR charts, go to www.thelivingrock.com.

Phoenix 5 band Rae