Monday, February 8, 2010
Sonya's Wedding Highlights
Sonya wanted to post this highlight reel from her recent wedding for all of you to enjoy.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The 'In-Laws'
This past Friday night (1/15) we had a great concert at
The River Church in Nashville, Tn. There was a
packed out house and The Spirit of God was surely there.
Before the concert started, I was in the
I am so proud of these fine individuals who are a part of our family...... Jimmy,
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Sonya Isaacs engagement story featured.......
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Isaacs in Morehead City, NC
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Isaacs, Legacy 5 & The Hoppers
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Isaacs on Facebook
The Isaacs Official Facebook page.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Sonya's Engagement Story.......
Friday, October 16, 2009
2009 Inspirational Country Music Awards
THE ISAACS WIN 2009 INSPIRATIONAL BLUEGRASS ARTIST!
2009 ICM Awards took place on October 15 and was hosted by David Keith. Dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music, this event saw live performances from James Payne, Tommy Brandt, Del Way, Greg McDougal, Amanda Fessant, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites and The
Full winners list of 2009 ICM Awards:
- Entertainer of the Year: CrossCountry the Band
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Tommy Brandt
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Sandra Dee
- Vocal Duo of the Year: The Roys
- Vocal Group of the Year: Point of
Grace - Mainstream Song of the Year: Tracy Lawrence - "Up to Him"
- Mainstream Country Artist of the Year: Ricky Skaggs
- Christian Country Song of the Year: James Payne and Del Way - "Good Ole Boys"
- Video of the Year: Craig Morgan - "God Must Really Love Me"
- Songwriter of the Year: Russ Murphy
- New Artist of the Year: Steve Richard
- Musician of the Year: Dennnis Agajanian
- Living Legend Award: Ken Holloway
- Comedy Act of the Year: Barry McGee
- Inspirational Bluegrass Artist: The Isaacs
- Youth In Music Award: Matthew Wacaster
- Music Evangelist of the Year: Russ Murphy
- Radio Personality of the Year: Leon Joplin
- Radio Station of the Year: WCWV
- Television Network of the Year: TCT Network
- Faith, Family and Country Movie: "Fireproof"
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Weekend Recap..........
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The Isaacs on WSM radio
Monday, October 5, 2009
THIS WEEK'S TOP SELLING BLUEGRASS ALBUM.......
Greensboro, NC & Myrtle Beach, SC
Sonya Isaacs announces engagement..........
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
A Whirlwind of a Weekend
Saturday, September 19, 2009
The Isaacs: Back at NQC!
It has been a gorgeous week in Louisville but today is cloudy and overcast. I think we might get wet on our way to the bus tonight! But, we are thankful for all things. A little rain can't possibly mar the fantastic week we've have had here at NQC.
Last night while the group was in North Carolina, I had a chance to hear some of the other performances. The Gaither Vocal Band was fantastic. It was my first time hearing their newly formed group. Their vocals were awesome. I met a group called Crystal River earlier this week and will hear them perform in a little while. They have a very powerful song on the radio right now called, "I Stand In Awe" and all three of them are just amazing! You should check them out! I met lots of new people and was thrilled to see some of the people I met here last year. I had blast, Roxanne!
Please take the time to pray for my mother, Ruth. She had a shoulder replacement yesterday and is facing a long, difficult recovery. She is a big fan of the Isaacs family and had the pleasure of speaking to her favorite, Ben, before her surgery. I love you Mama!
I can't wait until The Isaacs perform tonight. They were flawless on Tuesday night and I can't imagine what they will do to top that performance; but knowing them like I do, I am convinced that they will. So, join us if you can and if you can't, look for the highlights on TV!
Have a blessed Saturday. Remember to keep The Isaacs' and their ministry in your prayers.
Peace,
Gina
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Isaacs at NQC 2009
This is Gina and I have been blessed to spend the week with The Isaacs at the 2009 NQC in beautiful Louisville, KY. I had a few computer connection problems at the hotel and have not been able to blog until now. Hopefully, I will be able to blog more often through the rest of the week.
We arrived in Louisville on Tuesday afternoon. We unloaded and set up the booth in the Exhibition Hall. For those who were here last year, we are in the same location. The Isaacs have a new back-drop that was done from the same photo as the cover of their new CD, “The Isaacs, Naturally” and it is a great photo of the Isaacs family.
The Isaacs were scheduled for sound check at 3:25pm and that went smoothly. Although they were not scheduled to perform until six hours later, there was not much time for relaxing. I learned a long time ago that these people do so much more than just show up and sing. There is an enormous amount of work that goes into it…..then they sing. The week of NQC is filled with TV, radio and magazine interviews. Fans get a chance to meet and talk to their favorite musicians. However, business must go on as usual; things like travel planning for future dates, ordering products and equipment and keeping up with family left behind at home.
I was joined at the product table by Louisville natives, Sherry and Jennifer Thurmond, long-time friends of the Isaacs family. We closed the table a little after 9pm and walked the ramp to the backstage area with The Isaacs. I was able to get some pics as they were waiting their turn to take the stage.
They were warmly welcomed on stage by the crowd, and started their four-song set with “Walk On”. Ben introduced the next song and gave the history of “The Three Bells”. The crowd was hard to read at the time, but I learned later at the product table that they absolutely loved it! Next, they did Sonya’s, “A Little Bit of Heaven”. They finished with “I Will Praise Him” and brought down the house! I was slowly making my way to the exit in an attempt to beat the crowd back to the table. I stood there to hear the song and when they did the first modulation (I just learned that word) the crowd audibly gasped! Before the second verse, the crowd was applauding and the applause did not stop. I wanted to tell everyone there to hold on to their seats because they were not finished! Of course, when they did finish, they got a huge standing ovation. I was moved to tears…..that song always does that to me.
Wednesday started with the Gaither Sing-Along. There was a good crowd and some great music as always. After the sing-along, there were interviews, autographs and a lot of catching up with old friends.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Visit The Isaacs at NQC
What are they saying?
(9/11/09) Alexandria, IN - The Isaacs are, without question, among the most important talents ever to find their way into the music industry, with countless awards and inductions added to their credits every year. This week, the September 8 release of their brand new recording, Naturally, marks a new beginning for this long-standing force in gospel music.
Co-produced by Bill Gaither and Ben Isaacs (who has an impressive and growing resume as a producer), Naturally, intentionally highlights the Isaacs' vocal prowess with as little instrumentation as possible. The result is a stunning, collection of "nearly a cappella" songs that is guaranteed to stop you in your tracks.
"Jaw-dropping talent like that of the Isaacs is a rare find, and it's obvious this group is here to stay. For that reason, it has been extremely exciting to finally capture the breadth of that talent in the studio. 'Naturally' brings you The Isaacs at their very, very best. And to be honest with you, I still can't listen to the project without smiling from ear-to-ear. I believe 20 years from now, people will still be loving this recording and jaws will still be dropping at the harmonies this group can achieve."
Friday, September 11, 2009
Brand New CD - The Isaacs, Naturally
The project has 16 songs - 6 are acapella and the rest are almost acapella with only one or two instruments. Produced by Ben Isaacs & Bill Gaither.
Visit our website to hear short clips of each song:
http://my.musiccitynetworks.com/domain/267/index.htm?id=5114
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Remembering our Grandparents - Godfrey & Bessie Isaacs
National Grandparents Day - September 13th, 2009
You’d have to be a Godly woman to give birth to 17 children in a rustic log cabin nestled in the hidden mountains of
Growing up with hundreds of first cousins and thousands of extended family members (some who you just had to pretend to know) made family reunions a blast and going home to Grandma’s more like a party than a visit. Comfortably squeezed into 3 small bedrooms, I fondly recall those occasional overnight stays up on their mountain… Ahh the smell of the wood burning in the fireplace and the oil lanterns flickering on the newspaper covered ceilings above… the sound of creaking wooden floors, and the whispers of little girls just after the lantern was blown out “Mommy, I gotta go to the bathroom!” Only instead of her walking us down the hall, Mom would simply pull the pot out from under the bed and assure us that it was much better than having to walk up the hill to the outhouse in the dark!
Breakfast was always a feast, and Grandma would wake up before the sun did to make it every morning… soft, moist, made from scratch biscuits covered in perfectly stirred gravy with skillet fried potatoes and some good ole salty country ham, which I always found a little hard to swallow after watching the pigs out in the pen just the day before! But boy could she cook! And boy could we eat... but never until after we gathered in the living room for not just a word of thanks, but a “get down on your knees and thank God” prayer! Faith was the center of their existence. God was everything to them… their Provider, their Keeper, their Helper. I don’t recall ever seeing Grandma get upset about anything, and never heard her say an unkind word to or about anyone. She was the closest thing to an Angel that I’ve ever seen and I’ll never forget how hard I cried the day God called her back to heaven.
Before she left us we had the opportunity to record Grandma Bessie singing some of the songs we loved to hear her sing growing up. I always smile when I think about it because she had no idea how the recording process works. She didn’t understand that you have to be very quiet when you finish a song, and almost every time she would say something that we would later have to erase. Finally Dad stood just behind the recording glass and at the end of the song held his finger to his lips to remind her to be quiet. Unaware that even the quietest noise would make it to tape, she softly whispered “ok” to his request, and we all just smiled at each other knowing that we were blessed to inherit the gift of her love and her heart for God, family and music.
by: Sonya Isaacs
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Monday, September 7, 2009
Alaska Cruise Photos
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