Les Butler of Family Music Group, Butler Music Group and Solid Gospel Radio, has accepted the position as the new Director of Business Operations for the Singing News Magazine. He will begin duties effective November 1, 2005.
Butler says: "I was offered an opportunity that I would have never expected in my entire life. As with every change that’s happened in my life, I attacked it with much prayer and fasting. Actually, I’ve never prayed about any move in my life, as much as I have this one. Just ask my wife, she’ll tell you about my early morning prayer sessions, sleepless nights, etc. Simply stated, this has been the most difficult decision in my professional life."
After 27 years as a DJ, Butler says his work will now entail ways of growing the Singing News subscriber base and accelerating the growth of southern gospel music. He adds: "I will also be working through ways to bring synergy between the Singing News and the Solid Gospel radio network and those plans will be more fully announced in the days ahead. In addition, I will still be on the air, part-time, hosting weekend mid-days on Solid Gospel."
The Family Music Group and Butler Music Group labels will be retired.
We will post more information as we receive it.
Author: AGM
| Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 10/27/2005
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Category: News & Scoops
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Les,
Les,
After working with several people in the industry, I have found that Les Butler has done more than people will ever know for Southern Gospel. His honesty and integrity are above and beyond! We are proud to see the legacy of the Singing News Magazine will be under such direction of great leadership. Salem Communication has the resources that are a MUST to continue and preserve the greatest music in the world we all know as "Southern Gospel". Best of wishes Les!
Les has been such a help to us in our ministry. He is a TRUE man of God and he lives the Christian life that he should. He's always been a man of his word and a man with great integrity and honor. We count it a blessing to know him and to be known as FRIENDS. We believe he will be able to take gospel music to a place that's it's never been before by following the leadership of Christ Himself. Thanks Les for all the memories... We love you and support you 150%. Go GETTEM' !!!! BLESSINGS!!!! LOL
I'm thankful to see that there are still people out there that seek the Lord's will before making decisions.
Les is a very talented person. Not only is he one of the BEST Piano players/Musician and Singer but he is very business minded and knows the southern gospel music industry in and out.
If you haven't read Les' letter yet at http://www.familymusicgroup.com, you should. It truly reveals his heart and character.
Congratulations to Les Butler, a person whom I believe is very deserving of this position. He and all the staff at Solid Gospel radio have been a blessing in our lives and great supporters of our ministry. Les, we pray God richly blesses you in this new endeavor.
Les is one of my favorite individuals, we have been able to work closely on several projects. His Christianity, integrity, creativity, and enthusiasm are an encouragement to me constantly.
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