10th Annual FREE Country Music Concert July 25, 2008 7:00PM Salinas Community Center 940 N. Main St
FREE FREE FREE
Our 2008 concert will feature some of the
country's finest artists:
JOHN SINES
JR. John has been performing since the age of 3. He began writing,
playing guitar and put together his own band at the age of 14. His
mainstream record “The Black #3” a tribute to Dale Earnhardt, was on the
Country Music Billboard charts and his video aired on GAC, Great American
Country television. His song “Live Another Day” is an inspiring reminder of
the simple blessings that we take for granted and was #1 on the CCMA charts
in August 2007. His song “Blinded Eyes” is a powerful song that tells a
story of a man who doesn’t believe in the Bible and finds himself facing the
biggest struggle of his life. It was #1 on the charts in December 2007.
MIKE
HAMMOCK There are singers and then there are “Vocal Stylists,” they
stand apart, they have a “sound” all their own. Mike’s smooth, rich baritone
vocals draws his audience in from the moment he begins. This Texas cowboy
has a style all his own, you can’t confuse him with anyone else. Mike was
honored to receive the Award for the 2004 “Male Vocalist of the Year” and
the 2006 “Entertainer of the Year” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. He
has four CDs which have produced several number one singles and numerous top
ten hits. “Welcome Home Soldier” was #1 on the charts in January 2006 and
over 20,000 copies have been given away to soldiers and veterans.
“BRANDED”
Award winning singers/songwriters Paul Staggs and Robert Welch wrote or
co-wrote most of the songs on all of their CD’s. In 2005, Robert was a
nominee for “Musician of the Year” and Paul was a nominee for “Songwriter of
the Year.” “BRANDED” has won the CCMA “Duo of the Year” Award in Nashville
three years in a row. They have had numerous top ten songs on the charts.
Their song “Simple Life” was headed to #1 but was edged out by the group
called “Lonestar” ( ever heard of ’em ). The past two years, Branded has
ministered in several outreaches in Russia. They received an email request
to bring some cowboy hats with them so they founded “Operation Cowboy Hat”
and rounded up 100 cowboy hats for Russia. The following year they took
$3,000.00 worth of sound equipment for the newly founded “Western City”
Cowboy Church of Russia.
JUSTIN
TODD HEROD Justin spent most of his life making a living playing country
music. At the age of 12 he started playing in the dark, smoke-filled bars
and honky-tonks with his father and his band. It was also where he learned
about the wilder side of life. Both of these experiences would become a
destructive combination of an out of control life. As the nightclub life
began to take its final toll, Justin found forgiveness and peace through a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Since that time in 1996, Justin has
had over 100 songs recorded in Nashville, Louisiana and Texas., appeared on
numerous TV and radio programs, written and recorded 5 albums and toured 40
different states. His first song released to radio is the song “Raising
Heaven” which shares his testimony as a honky-tonk hell-raiser whose life
was changed trough Jesus Christ. Justin writes and sings about his own
“real” life experiences. Some of his songs are being recorded by other
artists as well. Last year Justin was nominated for the 2007 CCMA Musician
of the Year and Music Evangelist of the Year. Today, Justin Pastors a small
church in his home town of Palestine Texas and he is no longer just another
musician, he is a minister of the gospel as well.
“MIMI
PEARL” Your co-host, Bonnie Stoeberl, along with her husband Al of
Christian Country Helps Ministries, have been promoting this annual concert
for 9 years and have decided it’s about time they did their own hosting of
their concert. “Mimi” and Al have opened the concert the last few years with
a few jokes but then turned it over to a professional M/C. In March of this
year, they were invited to M/C a Redneck Concert ( a hillbilly hee haw ) in
Huntsville TX so they decided if they could do it for someone else they
should be able to do it for their own. As Bonnie puts it, the Bible says
that “Laughter Is As Medicine” so if the Lord doesn’t choose to use her for
healing tonight, He’s going to use her by giving some people a good dose of
medicine.
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Lookin' back at past concerts
9th Annual Country Music Concert July 14, 2007 7:00PM Salinas Community Center 940 N. Main St
Our 2007 concert featured some of the
country's finest artists:
Mike
Manuel:
A pioneer of Christina Country Music Assn. (CCMA) He is “pure” country.
1999 Male Vocalist of the year CCMA, 2000 – 2002 Nominee for various awards
in CCMA, 2006 Songwriter of the Year Inspirational Country Music Awards.
Today Mike Manuel travels weekly entertaining country music audiences with
his traditional, progressive country sound. The early love he learned for
music has grown into a deep respect for its power to invoke emotions and
affect the lives of people in a positive manner.
Mary James &
Band:
An up coming artist nominated for 2006 Female Vocalist of the year. Like
many artists Mary has a history of hard work and setbacks but she has the
desire to continue. She will share her stories and music from her latest CD
“The Truth Cries Out” After long hours in the
studio and even longer hours of faith lessons that inspired the songs on the
album, Mary has released her first full-length CD. Does she feel adequate
to be the one bringing such a message? "I still feel like the trials are so
intense that I can't keep going. But God keeps nudging me, so I keep moving
forward and not giving up." It is her obedience to God and encouragement
from fellow believers that has given Mary the courage to take the stage and
give the message that is on her heart.
Chunky Nelms: 2005 new artists of
year and one of top 5 nominees for Male Vocalist of the Year. The 2005 ICM
New Artist of The Year Chunky Nelms got 3 nominations for 2006 ICM Awards.
The ICM (Inspirational Country Music) Awards were held November 9th at the
Acuff theater in
NashvilleTN. Chunky Nelms was placed
in the top 10 in three different categories for the 2006 ICMA Awards by the
members of the CCMA and Radio. Male vocalist of the year, Songwriter of the
year, and Music Evangelist of the year. Chunky´s latest project "Point of
No Return" was released in June and the current single.
8th Annual "Free" Christian Country Music Concert July 15, 2006 at 7 PM Salinas Community Center
940 N. Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Our 2006 concert will feature some of the country's
finest artists:
Mike Hammock has been with us in the past. Since we
have seen him in Salinas he has received the Male Vocalist of the Year award
from the Christian Country Music Association for 2004.
Tommy Brandt has been to Salinas previously and in 2004 was
recognized by his peers at the CCMA Awards Show in Nashville as the New
Comer of the Year.
Branded is always exciting and will be our headliner this year. They
bring many awards with them including CCMA 2005 Duo of the Year and will
share many of their number one hits with us. They will be backed up by
Salinas’s own 8 Second Ride.
Candie Sorensen will be our Master of Ceremonies again this year.
We want to thank all the sponsors, both corporate and individuals that help
make this FREE Concert possible. This is probably the only event of this
kind in the area that the family can attend and enjoy without paying for a
ticket. When you visit one of these sponsors please tell them that you
appreciate their support.
Thanks to all the folks behind the scenes that help make this possible.
These include the publicity and promotion personnel, the ushers, the people
who prepared and served the food for the artists, the sound system people,
those who distributed the posters, those who sold raffle tickets and many
more that we may have forgotten to mention here. It takes a big effort on
the part of everyone to make this so successful. In an effort to "Keep the Concert Free" we will hold a raffle during the
event this year. Click here for a photo and
description of the raffle items.
Christian Country Music Concert 2005 July 15th at 7:00am at Salinas Community Center
CALVARY COWBOYS
Award winning singer/songwriters Mike Ables and Bruce Repka have been
singing together for eight years. Previously and separately they each had
their own bands and played in bars, honky-tonks and dance halls as well as
opening acts for various country music stars.
In late 2002 the Calvary Cowboys released their first song to Christian
Country radio and in 2003 they were blessed with their first number one song
on the charts. They have been one of the top 2003 and 2004 five nominees for
“Vocal Duo of the Year” and have been a guest appearance on GLC’s “Light Of
The Southwest” television program.
DEL WAY
Del Way had spent much of his life in honky-tonks and beer joints and was
well on his way to alcoholism and divorce when he realized his need for God.
On February 4, 1980 he gave control of his life to Jesus.
In 1986 he began a church called Calvary Temple in Kerrville TX. His first
service was held under an oak tree with 12 people attending. His music
ministry was also accelerating at an extremely fast pace. He currently has
just finished his 14th album.
In 2002 Del won the “New Artist/Songwriter of the Year,” award; won the
“Male Vocalist of the Year” award in 2003 and was one of the top five
nominees for “Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year.” of 2004.
Del and his wife Cindy host a weekly TV program televised world-wide on TBN
(Trinity Broadcasting Network) called “By The Way”.
Several of his songs have been recorded
by other artists
He has recorded 4 CD’s and has had many
songs on the top ten CCMA charts
Justin is real, genuine and humble and
his songs, the music and their message are sincere and honest
Justin works with different
organizations such as Prison Fellowship and the Billy Graham Association
The
2004 Concert was a great success. This year we were blessed to
have the popular local band "8 Second Ride" join us. They are such great
entertainers. Others included Branded a great duo from Texas who will be
back in the area again later this year at one of our monthly Cowboy Outreach
Services in Salinas and King City, Mike Hammock of Nacogdoches
TX. Mike has
been with us previously but this year his song writing and perfomances have
propelled him to the top of the Crhistian Country Music charts. Mike is
nominated for top perfomer in 3 different categories for the 2004 CCMA
Awards show in Nashville TN. Watch for this exciting show on the Great
American Network show live on Thursday November 3rd. The headliner was
Justin Tood Herod from Palestine TX. This guy can really pick the guitar
and sing. He not only sings but writes his own material. The Master of
Cerimonies was none other than KTOM Radio DJ Keith Brown. Thanks to
everyone for a great concert. See you all next year.
Award winning singers/songwriters Paul
Staggs & Robert Welch
They’ve had 4 songs in the top ten with
the CCRB, nominated Vocal Duo and New Artist of the Year with the CCMA and
awarded Duo of the Year with CGC.
Their song “Simple Life” was headed to
#1 but was edged out by some group called “Lone Star” (ever heard of ‘em?)
Branded is perfectly suited to meet the
needs of audiences longing for uplifting family entertainment, personal
encouragement, and a heart stirring inspiration.
Has had the privilege of performing for
many celebrities such as President George Bush, Clint Eastwood, John Denver,
Glen Campbell, the Gatlins, Charles Barkly and many more
Has opened for super stars such as
George Strait, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Travis Tritt, Mel McDaniel and
more
Has entertained at the Cow Palace, the
Big Hat Barbecue, the Salinas Valley Fair, Hollister Rodeo, Carmel Rancher
Days, The Inn at Spanish Bay, Mission Ranch and more
Will be the band backing up our this
year’s concert main attraction “Justin Todd Herod”
The fifth annual
Christian Country Music Concert held July 20 at the Sherwood Hall in
Salinas during the Salinas Rodeo was a great success. It was an
incredible and awesome family-friendly concert and enjoyed by everyone who
attended; including the children who were dancing the night away in front
of the stage.
Both
Candice Myers and Mike Hammock have again been nominated for the 2002 Male
and Female vocalists of the year in the upcoming Christian Country Music
Awards in November in Nashville, and Leo Johnston and the CrossCountry
Band are up again for the vocal group and entertainer of the year
awards. With these three CD's and six No. 1 songs, the CrossCountry
Band have numerous awards to its credit. For the past nine years,
they have performed at fairs, festivals, prisons, rodeos, cowboy churches
and traditional churches. They have also performed in North Korea
and China.
Christian Country Helps
Ministries would like to thank, first of all the Lord for His help in
making this happen, all the sponsors for their generous donations and
support, the rodeo officers and board for allowing us to present our
concert during the California Rodeo Salinas and all those who
attended. You were all a blessing to us and we know that Salinas was
truly blessed that night. Our goal is to let people know and see
that they don't have to give up country music if they become a
Christian.
2002 Christian Country
Music Artists :
Justin Todd
Herod
From playing
at the Grand Ole Opry to working with prison ministries, Christian country
recording artist and songwriter Justin Todd Herod is at home as long as he
has his blue jeans and guitar with him. His goal is to reach the
common working person, down and out people, those who may not feel
comfortable going to church or in a church setting. Come listen to
Justin share his latest from Terajay records "Come as you are"
on Nov. 5 and 6 at the Salinas Valley Cowboy Church services in Salinas
and King City.
Backroads
Ministries
PO Box 1760
Paltine, TX 75802
Nacogdoches, TX
2000 Christian
Country Music Association Nominee
For “Newcomer”
Of The Year Award at the Ryman Auditorium
in Nashville TN
2001 CCMA “Male
Vocalist” Of The Year Nominee in Nashville
Mike had his first #1 hit on the Christian Country Music Charts
in2001
Candice Myers
Van, TX
2000Christian Country Music Association “Female Vocalist”
OfThe Year Nominee at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
Wife of 2001
World Champion Steer Wrestler Rope Myers
Leo Johnston and the Cross Country Band Nashville, TN
1996 CCMA
Nominees for “Vocal Group”, “Entertainer”, and
“Song” Of
The YearAwards at the Ryman
Auditorium
1999
Christian Country Music Association “Vocal Group” Of The
Year at the
historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville TN
2001 CCMA
Nominees for “Entertainer” Of The Year
2001 CCMA
“Vocal Group” Of The Year
Cross Country
has 3 CD’s and has had 6 # 1 hits on the Christian
Country Music
Charts
Salinas Rodeo
First Annual
Christian Country Music Concert
1999
JOHN SINES
JR. John has been performing since the age of 3. He began writing,
playing guitar and put together his own band at the age of 14. His
mainstream record “The Black #3” a tribute to Dale Earnhardt, was on the
Country Music Billboard charts and his video aired on GAC, Great American
Country television. His song “Live Another Day” is an inspiring reminder of
the simple blessings that we take for granted and was #1 on the CCMA charts
in August 2007. His song “Blinded Eyes” is a powerful song that tells a
story of a man who doesn’t believe in the Bible and finds himself facing the
biggest struggle of his life. It was #1 on the charts in December 2007. 
MIKE
HAMMOCK There are singers and then there are “Vocal Stylists,” they
stand apart, they have a “sound” all their own. Mike’s smooth, rich baritone
vocals draws his audience in from the moment he begins. This Texas cowboy
has a style all his own, you can’t confuse him with anyone else. Mike was
honored to receive the Award for the 2004 “Male Vocalist of the Year” and
the 2006 “Entertainer of the Year” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. He
has four CDs which have produced several number one singles and numerous top
ten hits. “Welcome Home Soldier” was #1 on the charts in January 2006 and
over 20,000 copies have been given away to soldiers and veterans. 
“BRANDED”
Award winning singers/songwriters Paul Staggs and Robert Welch wrote or
co-wrote most of the songs on all of their CD’s. In 2005, Robert was a
nominee for “Musician of the Year” and Paul was a nominee for “Songwriter of
the Year.” “BRANDED” has won the CCMA “Duo of the Year” Award in Nashville
three years in a row. They have had numerous top ten songs on the charts.
Their song “Simple Life” was headed to #1 but was edged out by the group
called “Lonestar” ( ever heard of ’em ). The past two years, Branded has
ministered in several outreaches in Russia. They received an email request
to bring some cowboy hats with them so they founded “Operation Cowboy Hat”
and rounded up 100 cowboy hats for Russia. The following year they took
$3,000.00 worth of sound equipment for the newly founded “Western City”
Cowboy Church of Russia. 
JUSTIN
TODD HEROD Justin spent most of his life making a living playing country
music. At the age of 12 he started playing in the dark, smoke-filled bars
and honky-tonks with his father and his band. It was also where he learned
about the wilder side of life. Both of these experiences would become a
destructive combination of an out of control life. As the nightclub life
began to take its final toll, Justin found forgiveness and peace through a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Since that time in 1996, Justin has
had over 100 songs recorded in Nashville, Louisiana and Texas., appeared on
numerous TV and radio programs, written and recorded 5 albums and toured 40
different states. His first song released to radio is the song “Raising
Heaven” which shares his testimony as a honky-tonk hell-raiser whose life
was changed trough Jesus Christ. Justin writes and sings about his own
“real” life experiences. Some of his songs are being recorded by other
artists as well. Last year Justin was nominated for the 2007 CCMA Musician
of the Year and Music Evangelist of the Year. Today, Justin Pastors a small
church in his home town of Palestine Texas and he is no longer just another
musician, he is a minister of the gospel as well. 
“MIMI
PEARL” Your co-host, Bonnie Stoeberl, along with her husband Al of
Christian Country Helps Ministries, have been promoting this annual concert
for 9 years and have decided it’s about time they did their own hosting of
their concert. “Mimi” and Al have opened the concert the last few years with
a few jokes but then turned it over to a professional M/C. In March of this
year, they were invited to M/C a Redneck Concert ( a hillbilly hee haw ) in
Huntsville TX so they decided if they could do it for someone else they
should be able to do it for their own. As Bonnie puts it, the Bible says
that “Laughter Is As Medicine” so if the Lord doesn’t choose to use her for
healing tonight, He’s going to use her by giving some people a good dose of
medicine. 
Mike
Manuel:
Mary James &
Band:
Chunky Nelms: 
Mike Hammock has been with us in the past. Since we
have seen him in Salinas he has received the Male Vocalist of the Year award
from the Christian Country Music Association for 2004. 
Tommy Brandt has been to Salinas previously and in 2004 was
recognized by his peers at the CCMA Awards Show in Nashville as the New
Comer of the Year.
Branded is always exciting and will be our headliner this year. They
bring many awards with them including CCMA 2005 Duo of the Year and will
share many of their number one hits with us. They will be backed up by
Salinas’s own 8 Second Ride. 
The
2004 Concert was a great success. This year we were blessed to
have the popular local band "8 Second Ride" join us. They are such great
entertainers. Others included Branded a great duo from Texas who will be
back in the area again later this year at one of our monthly Cowboy Outreach
Services in Salinas and King City, Mike Hammock of Nacogdoches
TX. Mike has
been with us previously but this year his song writing and perfomances have
propelled him to the top of the Crhistian Country Music charts. Mike is
nominated for top perfomer in 3 different categories for the 2004 CCMA
Awards show in Nashville TN. Watch for this exciting show on the Great
American Network show live on Thursday November 3rd. The headliner was
Justin Tood Herod from Palestine TX. This guy can really pick the guitar
and sing. He not only sings but writes his own material. The Master of
Cerimonies was none other than KTOM Radio DJ Keith Brown. Thanks to
everyone for a great concert. See you all next year.
Both
Candice Myers and Mike Hammock have again been nominated for the 2002 Male
and Female vocalists of the year in the upcoming Christian Country Music
Awards in November in Nashville, and Leo Johnston and the CrossCountry
Band are up again for the vocal group and entertainer of the year
awards. With these three CD's and six No. 1 songs, the CrossCountry
Band have numerous awards to its credit. For the past nine years,
they have performed at fairs, festivals, prisons, rodeos, cowboy churches
and traditional churches. They have also performed in North Korea
and China.
Justin Todd
Herod
Candice Myers
