tate music group...thoughts from our Artist of the Year

We got this message from Chuck Tocco, 2010 TMG Artist of the Year, and I wanted to share with you his thoughts.

Being Brought Before Great Men

I was thinking today about the scripture out of Proverbs 18:16 – A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. I know God has blessed me with the gift of music, and I want to share this gift with the world. In doing so, I am not pursuing it for own personal gain, but for the advancement of the kingdom. I believe that God has brought me before great men, and for me that has been Tate Music Group. I knew that when I signed with Tate that I was making the right decision. I had prayed over this decision, and only being left with a feeling of peace. When signing the contract I read the “Mission Statement” and knew that they were Christ focused. This was the kind of people I wanted to partner with.

Tate as a company operates their business with an attitude of excellence. My experience all started with the director of acquisitions Brianne Webb who explained, directed, and gave me comfort about signing to the record label. I have worked side-by-side with my producer Jameson Reynolds, and watch him pour his heart and soul into my project. I saw the excellence of Janae Glass create a superb representation for the cover of my new release, “I Know That You Can Hear Me.” There are so many others who are working extremely hard to make this project a success. I can’t thank everyone enough for their dedication, and commitment.

During my visit to Oklahoma for the “Artist of the Year” contest I was able to get to know the staff, and their families on a more intimate level. I walked away from that experience feeling so excited about this new chapter in my life. Everyone I met was excited about their job, and their role in the company. There was no “I” in the vocabulary of anyone who I came into contact with. They all operated and functioned as a body, and they get things done with the highest level of excellence.

Many great artists are signing to the label, and having great success. If you feel God is leading you in this direction, pray about it, ask for God’s leading. Know that if you sign with Tate you’re not being scammed, but it’s an opportunity to make the vision God has placed in your heart become a reality.

Tate Music Group is quickly becoming recognized as one of the best record labels to partner with. Remember that the investment you are sowing into your ministry is small in comparison to the investment they are putting into you. They also, give you the opportunity to get that money back. Who does that? All you got to do is work hard, and be committed. Know that you are being brought before great men.

- Chuck Tocco

tate music group...9 days and counting

Counting today...we only have 9 days until the 2nd Tate Music Group Artist of the Year Contest! We had another meeting today and the excitement is building. It has been an incredible year for all of us here at TMG...and for Jeff Chandler (last year's winner). I can't wait to see who wins this one...and what God has in store for their music.

I am also excited about our emcee for the evening - Dove Award winning artist, Clay Crosse. Clay is an incredible singer and entertainer...and has an incredible career of music and ministry. It will be excited to have him as a part of our contest...and perhaps sing a little something...who knows...

I do want to mention that we will be streaming the TMG Artist of the Year Contest live from our website - www.tatemusicgroup.com Make sure and check out the event @ 7pm CST, Friday, February 26, 2010.

tate music group...top 3 finalists

The Tate Music Group 'Artist of the Year' live finale will take place on Friday night, February 26th. It is sure to be an incredible event - I will give more details as they come - but I wanted to share with you our top 3 finalists for this year's competition.

Chuck Tocco - www.myspace.com/chucktocco

Darrin Rex - www.myspace.com/darinrex - EPK

Jupiter Wind - www.myspace.com/jupiterwind - EPK

It is going to be an exciting night! I can't wait to hear and see them perform live. We will be streaming the event live from our website - more details to come.

tate music group...rock the vote

We have our Top 10! That is very exciting...and I must say...it was quite a bottleneck to get these finalists. So many incredible artists missed the cut by the slightest of margins.

You can go here - www.tatemusicgroup.com/voting.php - to listen to each artist and vote for your favorite. Every vote counts so make sure and rock it!

Good luck to all!