9th Annual Country Music Concert
July 14, 2007  7:00PM
Salinas Community Center  940 N. Main St

For ticket information call (831) 623-4074.  
Tickets are $10 or 3 for $25 in advance $12 at the door. 
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Children under 12 and adults over 65 free.

Our 2007 concert will feature 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 Nashville TN.   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.

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Lookin' back at past concerts

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”.

JUSTIN TODD HEROD
Palestine, TX 

One of the “Top” singer/songwriter musicians

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.

JUSTIN TODD HEROD
Palestine, TX 

One of the “Top” singer/songwriter musicians

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

BRANDED
Spring, TX 

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.

MIKE HAMMOCK
Nacogdoches, TX

2000 CCMA nominee for “New Artist” of the Year at the Ryman auditorium in Nashville, TN 

2001 CCMA “Male Vocalist” of the Year nominee in Nashville

Two #1 hits and numerous top ten from his first two CD’s

Currently at #4 on the charts is “Angel Up There” and coming on strong is his song “Wind’s Of Change”

EIGHT SECOND RIDE
Our Own Salinas CA Band

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”

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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

email: backroad@flash.net 
web: http://www.justintoddherod.org

Mike Hammock

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 in 2001   

Salinas Rodeo First Annual
Christian Country Music Concert
1999