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Janet Paschal Enjoys First Number One Single

Popular singer, songwriter, author and radio host, Janet Paschal has added yet one more credit to her long list of honors and accolades. When the August issue of The Singing News Magazine hits newsstands and homes of subscribers nationwide, for the very first time, Janet Pachal will have the NUMBER ONE song on the Southern Gospel Top 80 Chart. Shortly after Vine Records & Crossroads Entertainment released “Hide Me, Sweet Rock Of Ages” to Southern Gospel radio stations nationwide, the song made it’s debut on The Singing News Top 80 Chart at #39 in the March issue of the Magazine. Since that time the song has steadily made it’s climb to the top of the Chart, receiving airplay at radio stations nationwide.

“Hide Me, Sweet Rock Of Ages” marks the debut release from Paschal’s Treasure recording, which hit retail outlets in November, 2008. The recording’s release coincided with the release of Paschal’s latest literary work, Treasures of the Snow, which chronicles her battle with cancer and her triumphant story of victory. An advocate for cancer awareness, Paschal launched a brand new radio series, Walking The Good Road and community website, http://www.janetandfriends.com, earlier this year. The radio series airs of JOY FM’s network of stations, covering seven states.

Paschal is enjoying a busy summer promoting her book and CD. Her travels throughout the remainder of 2009 include tour dates in the US and Canada, as well as an extended European Tour with the Gaither Vocal Band, performing in 12 countries.

Additional information about this popular recording artist, including event scheduling and a complete list of merchandise is available online at http://www.janetpaschal.com

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Arden, NC - Nationally known female gospel artist, Janet Paschal, has reached her first #1 on the National Singing News Chart for the month of August. Hide Me Sweet Rock of Ages, written some 30 years ago by Nancy Harmon, experienced a true revitalization in the hands of Janet and producer Wayne Haun of Vine Records. When asked about the success of the song Janet offered, “It is both amazing and humbling that the ladies and gentlemen of radio have continued to support my work for all of these years. What is especially gratifying is the fact that some of the radio personalities who played the original version some 30 years ago, are able to have a new generation of listeners embrace it. The genre, the songs, and the messages live on.”

Wayne Haun and Kevin Ward of Vine Records, partnered with Crossroads to bring the new album, Treasure, to Gospel fans last November. Haun adds, “I used to play this song over and over when I was a kid listening to the Rex Nelon Singers. Songs like this helped to mold me into the producer I am today. Little did I know that I'd have to honor to re-record, 27 years later, a song that would still thrill audiences. Great songs really are timeless!"

Crossroads Radio Department director Jim Stover diligently promoted the song and comments, “For over ten years I’ve had the distinct honor of promoting singles for many Southern Gospel music treasures. I must confess, as a fan, working in that capacity for Janet Paschal will always be a highlight of my career. She’s a lady in the truest sense of the word! On behalf of all of us at Crossroads, thank you radio friends for making her first Singing News # 1 song a reality!”

You can download the song Hide Me Sweet Rock of Ages along with the full album, Treasure at http://www.crossroadsmusic.com