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Keith Marcum Debut appearance at Country Radio Seminar
Inspirational Country recording artist Keith Marcum made his debut March 4th in Nashville Tn, singing to 5 major labels and industry personnel. To a standing room only crowd Marcum sang his future Country single “The Shade” from his new album “Same Train”.
Keith Marcum is currently on the Inspirational country music charts with his current single, the heart felt ballad “Where Angels Fly” written by Randy Boudreaux and the late Wayne Perry. "Where Angels Fly" was taken from a true story and is touching lives all across the world.
Keith Marcum, a successful businessman formed his own label imprint “Marcum Records" in the summer of 2007. He is making a name for himself quickly in the music industry. Keith is available for bookings and interviews at info@keithmarcummusic.com
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More Chart Success...
Shine On has climbed to #12 on Christian Country and #52 on Independent Country
Keith Marcum CD release party a huge success:
On November 20, 2007 at 6:00 PM, Music Industry personnel and Country and Gospel fans were treated to a special combination CD release party and video premier for Keith Marcum. Keith sang songs from his new CD titled: Same Train and everyone got to watch the first showing of “Where Angels Fly,” the new video that accompanies this CD. It’s hard to watch this video without being emotionally stirred.
Keith was accompanied by some of the finest studio musicians in Nashville with the event taking place in the HMG Nashville showcase room. Gene Higgins, CEO of HMG Nashville, emceed the night and opened the show with a song he wrote called “Different to make a Difference,” and got the crowd cheering and ready for Keith.
Keith took the stage with ease and confidence ending his performance with his current single, “Shine On,” which garnered him a standing ovation.
There was a very nice selection of refreshments for everyone and Keith gave everyone a complimentary goodie bag containing his CD, a key chain, and a Where Angels Fly magnet.
The single “Shine On” is currently #12 in the Christian Country music charts in Power Source music magazine, and #52 in the Country music charts.
Chart Success...Already!
Keith just found out that his current single "Shine On" has debuted at #80 on the Christian Country charts.
CD Release Party
Keith Marcum will be performing songs from his brand new CD Same Train at a CD release party slated for November 20, 2007 at the Higgins Music Group Ballroom in Nashville, Tennessee. Music Industry professionals have been sent personal invitations and a large crowd is expected to attend. Keeping in tradition of the way HMG conducts a CD release party, there will be food and soft drinks for everyone. More information can be found at www.keithmarcummusic.com or you may e-mail Keith at keithmarcummusic@yahoo.com.
Keith Marcum recently attended the annual National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY where he networked with hundreds of other Gospel singers. Now here are a few interesting personal notes about Keith Marcum that you may not know:
ICM Awards Ceremony Invite
KM invited to be one of the evening entertainers for the ICM (Inspirational Country Music) Awards Ceremony in Nashville at the Acuff Theater.
CD Premier Party
A private CD Premier Party in Nashville at HMG offices, for KM with Music Row Record Labels and Agents invited - introducing KM's new CD Same Train.
NEW CD Released
The new CD Same Train has been released on the newly formed Marcum Records with National distribution. This CD has given Keith Marcum the opportunity of returning to the Country and Gospel roots of his youth. The first single is a beautiful and inspiring song titled, “Shine On,” which has already been released to radio. The follow up song slated for release is called, “Where Angels Fly,” and has a breath-taking video already shot that keeps you drawn in from the opening scene to the final credits.Keith’s parents were both raised on a farm with Dad growing up near Brookville, Indiana, and Mom in Jackson County, Kentucky. Keith sang his first solo in church at the age of 13 and will never forget the feeling of people being touched from hearing the music. Even before graduating from high school he began studying voice and music theory with the goal of singing classical music. Keith quickly discovered neither college life, nor classical music were part of his future and left his pursuit of a musical career with no intention of ever returning.
A beautiful Christian girl named Linda who was a blind date, replaced the void in his heart that was left from leaving music. Linda and Keith fell in love and were married three months after meeting. God has blessed them with two wonderful sons, Nathanael and Jeremiah.
Many years have passed since that first church solo, and Keith never thought God had any plan for him to work for Him through music. Keith says, “He still has plans in store for me.” The past two years of his returning to music have amazingly afforded him the opportunity to both open for and sing with some of the most prestigious groups in Gospel music.
Many people want to know who Keith Marcum sounds like? Keith’s answer is, “I guess I really don't think about it, but I do know who my favorite artists were as a boy.” “I remember listening for hours to Elvis and the Country legends Marty Robbins and Johnny Cash. I am sure my music has been influenced by those talented artists.”
Keith wants to reach out through his music and touch those in need of Spiritual encouragement and give them a chance to take a minute to sit back, look around and see the good things that may be right in front of them.
A minister that has gone to be with the Lord was often quoted saying: “Many things will come and pass… but only what's done for Christ will last.” Keith says, “I believe I am His and He is mine.”
