03/02/11
KENNY BISHOP HELPS RAISE FUNDS AT NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH FOUNDATION’S SIXTH ANNUAL CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS GALA
WASHINGTON, DC - Christian music recording artist Kenny Bishop recently performed in Washington, DC for the National Guard Youth Foundation’s (NGYF) Sixth Annual ChalleNGe Champions Gala.
02/14/11
KENNY BISHOP TO PERFORM AT NATIONAL GUARD EVENT IN WASHINGTON, DC
LEXINGTON, KY - Recording artist Kenny Bishop is scheduled to travel to the nation's capitol for the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Champions Gala. The suxth annual event will take place on March 1st at the JW Marriott Hotel, just across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House.
06/05/10
KENNY BISHOP PERFORMS AT KENTUCKY STATE CAPITOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
FRANKFORT, KY - Christian recording artist Kenny Bishop recently joined a large gathering of dignitaries, including the current Kentucky Governor and First Lady, legislators, state supreme court justices and other elected officials to celebrate the one hundreth anniversary of the state's new capitol building.
05/03/10
KENNY BISHOP HOSTS FIRST LADY'S BREAST CANCER EVENT
FRANKFORT, KY - On
May 3rd recording artist Kenny Bishop joined Kentucky's First Lady, Jane Beshear to host the annual Celebration of Hope. This was the thirteenth year for the statewide event that honors Kentucky's breast cancer survivors.
02/01/10
KENNY BISHOP HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
STANTON, KY - On
January 31st recording artist Kenny Bishop joined several other performers and speakers in Stanton, Kentucky to help raise funds for earthquake relief in Haiti. The event, called Kentucky Hearts for Haiti, raised over $10,000. All of the funds raised at the event will go directly to Children's Lifeline International, a help organization based in Clay City, Kentucky that provides spiritual, educational, nutritional and housing assistance in the underdeveloped areas of Haiti.
02/12/09
KENNY
BISHOP PERFORMS AT LINCOLN CELEBRATION
FRANKFORT, KY - On
February 12th recording artist Kenny Bishop joined Kentucky Governor
Steve Beshear, Senate President David Williams, House Speaker Greg
Stumbo and other dignitaries to celebrate the two-hundreth birthday
of the nation's sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. The event
took place in the rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort.
12/16/08
KENNY BISHOP PERFORMS
FOR ELECTORAL COLLEGE
FRANKFORT, KY - Southern Gospel singer, songwriter Kenny
Bishop performed this past Monday, December 15th, as the Kentucky
representatives of the US Electoral College gathered in Frankfort
to officially cast their ballots for president and vice president
of the United States. Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr. swore in
the electors and Secretary of State Trey Grayson presided over the
votes.
04/11/08
KENNY BISHOP NOMINATED FOR DIAMOND
AWARD
LEXINGTON, KY - The Top 10 ballot for the 2008 SGN Scoops
Diamond Awards were announced recently. Among the nominees in the
Soloist of the Year category is Christian recording artist Kenny
Bishop.
03/01/08
KENNY BISHOP FEATURED IN CHRISTIAN
VOICE MAGAZINE
LEXINGTON, KY - Christian recording artist Kenny Bishop
continues to share his story, this time in the March 2008 edition
of Christian Voice Magazine. The article is a candid first person
account of Bishop's fears, failures and eventually renewal of faith
that led him back to the stage and into the recording studio.
10/19/07
KENNY BISHOP LAUNCHES NEW AUDIO PODCAST
LEXINGTON, KY - Christian recording artist Kenny Bishop
has taken his work a step further with the launch of his new audio
podcast. The weekly program will feature short but poignant thoughts
on what Kenny calls, "the things that make a difference in
the world."
09/11/07
KENNY BISHOP PERFORMS AT JUSTICE'S
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FRANKFORT, KY - Southern Gospel recording artist Kenny
Bishop was one of the featured performers at a memorial for former
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice William E. McAnulty, Jr. The service
took place in the rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort
on September 11th.
04/30/07
KENNY BISHOP FEATURED ON THE GOSPEL
GREATS RADIO PROGRAM
LEXINGTON, KY - Southern Gospel recording artist Kenny
Bishop will be the featured artist on The Gospel Greats radio program.
The award winning show which is hosted by Paul Heil is set to air
the weekend of May 5th.
04/21/07
KENNY BISHOP FEATURED
IN FAITH AND VALUES ARTICLE
LEXINGTON, KY -Southern Gospel recording artist Kenny Bishop recently
sat down with Rich Copely, performing arts and pop culture writer
for the Lexington Herald Leader in Lexington, Kentucky. Copely,
who has written features on many Kentucky artists including John
Michael Montgomery, Laura Bell Bundy, Steven Curtis Chapman and
others, covered much of Bishop's musical career and well as his
current position with the current Governor of Kentucky.
04/21/07
KENNY BISHOP TO APPEAR ON DAYSTAR
TELEVISION NETWORK
ASHLAND, KY - Southern Gospel recording artist Kenny Bishop will
appear on Daystar Television Network's Southern Gospel Showcase
this Saturday night (April 21) at 7:30 PM ET. The weekly show is
hosted by Tammy Underwood.
03/26/07
CRADLE OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC TRAIL ANNOUNCED
- Kenny Bishop listed among performers
FRANKFORT, KY— Kentucky is the home of Bluegrass music and
a great state park system. Put those two together and you have something
special. That’s the idea behind the “Cradle of Bluegrass
Music Trail” – a series of four Bluegrass concerts held
at three state resort parks and the Frankfort Convention Center.
The headliner for the April 21 Frankfort Convention Center show
will be the legendary Earl Scruggs, with a Kentucky legend, Tom
T. Hall, serving as master of ceremonies.
03/18/07
KENNY BISHOP HONORED BY KENTUCKY STATE
SENATE
FRANKFORT, KY— Kenny Bishop was recently honored and recognized
by the Kentucky State Senate for his contribution to the performing
arts in the state. Bishop received a citation of recognition that
was sponsored on the motion of senators Alice Forgy Kerr and Tom
Jensen. The document cited Bishops recent Grammy nomination and
two Dove Award nominations, as well as his latest self-titled release
on Daywind Records.
03/16/07
KENNY
BISHOP FEATURED ON SOGOSPELNEWS.COM
LEXINGTON, KY— Kenny recently sat down with James Hales of
sogospelnews.com to talk about the lessons he's learned in his walk
in and out of the will of God, the acceptance he's received from
the secualar music world and the response from the gospel music
community. Read the full interview here.
02/26/07
BISHOP
NOMINATED FOR DOVES
RICHMOND, KY— Former Madison County resident Kenny Bishop,
who was nominated but did not win a Grammy award, has been nominated
for two Dove Awards by the Gospel Music Association.
02/20/07
KENNY BISHOP NOMINATED FOR TWO DOVE
AWARDS
NASHVILLE, TN — When the Gospel Music Association announced
the nominees for the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards today, Daywind
recording artist Kenny Bishop garnered two of them for songs from
his first solo recording.
02/12/07
KENNY BISHOP FEATURED ON UCB RADIO
IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
STOKE-ON-TRENT, ENGLAND — Daywind recording artist Kenny Bishop
is scheduled to be the featured artist on one of the UK's leading
Christian media ministries. The United Christian Broadcasters, Ltd.
(UCB) recently announced the feature will take place March 5th on
UCB UK, the broadcasting giant's station that features Contemporary
Christian music and classic favorites, along with news, current
affairs, teaching and a positive perspective on today's lifestyle.
02/10/07
BISHOP:
GRAMMY NOMINATION IS OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE MESSAGE OF GRACE
RICHMOND, KY— Southern gospel singer Kenny Bishop, who grew
up in Greens Crossing, a rural community between Richmond and Waco,
is in Los Angeles where he will attend the music recording industry’s
Grammy Awards ceremony tonight.
01/31/07
LORD,
HAVE MERCY, KENNY'S AT NUMBER 1 (and 2) THIS WEEK!
Kenny Bishop Tops Radioactive Charts At Number 1 & 2!
Kenny Bishop, one of Southern Gospel’s most well known voices
from his days spent on the road with the Bishops is back at the
top of the charts with not only this week’s number 1 but also
the number 2 song on the Radioactive Airplay Gospel Music Chart.
01/30/07
KENNY BISHOP FEATURED IN COUNTRY WEEKLY
MAGAZINE
NASHVILLE, TN— The current issue of Country Weekly Magazine is on the stands now, and includes a full page feature on Southern
Gospel recording artist Kenny Bishop. The piece touts his decision
to return to the studio and stage.
01/16/07
KENNY BISHOP RECOGNIZED BY KENTUCKY
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FRANKFORT, KY— As one of it's first official acts of the 2007
legislative session, The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth
of Kentucky recognized Daywind Records recording artist Kenny Bishop
for his contributions to Southern Gospel music. A certificate of
honor and recognition was presented by State Representative Ted
Edmonds and House Speaker Jody Richards.
12/07/06
KENNY BISHOP NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY
LEXINGTON, KY— Daywind Records recording artist Kenny Bishop
was among those listed as a finalists when the nominees for the
49th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced today in Hollywood.
12/15/06
KENNY BISHOP LISTED ON BILLBOARD
CRITIC'S CHOICE TOP TEN
NASHVILLE, TN - Staff and contributing writers at Billboard Magazine
recently submitted their top ten favorite albums, singles and musical
events for 2006 in the publication's annual Year In Music edition.
Two of the staffers and writers placed Kenny's self-titled Daywind
recording on their lists, with one listing the recording in the
number one slot.
12/08/06
STATE
OFFICIAL ON GRAMMY LIST
Alan Jackson and Randy Travis are no strangers to the Grammy Awards.
And this year, Frankfort's Kenny Bishop is nominated right along
with them.
12/08/06
MANSION DIRECTOR NOMINATED FOR GRAMMY
Associated Press - Brett Barrouquere
-FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kenny Bishop left the musical trail for politics
five years ago. Now, hes singing again and garnering attention as
well as praise. Bishop, a one-time Christian music singer in his
familys group and now the executive director of the Kentucky Governors
Mansion, was nominated for a Grammy Award on Thursday for his self-titled
comeback album.
12/07/06
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNOR'S MANSION NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY
Kenny Bishop, the executive director of the governor's mansion in
Frankfort, has been nominated for a Grammy award. Bishop's self-titled
CD - his first as a solo artist - has been nominated in the category
of "Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album."
09/24/06
KENNY
BISHOP MAKES COMEBACK AS GOSPEL SINGER
Associated Press - Roger Alford
-FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kenny Bishop was living his dream, standing in
front of adoring fans in auditoriums across the country, singing
gospel songs with his family as part of one of the most popular
groups in Christian music.
06/10/06
KENNY BISHOP
FEATURED IN BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
By Deborah Evans Price
-Kenny Bishop's two worlds collided May 17 at the governor's mansion
in Kentucky, when politicians and music industry folk mingled at
the launch party for his Daywind Records solo debut.
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BILLBOARD
MAGAZINE REVIEW
By Stewart Mason, All Music Guide
-After a long stint as the leader of Southern gospel trio the Bishops,
singer/songwriter Kenny Bishop has taken solo flight with a self-titled
debut record with a Nashville sound pop-country base for his devotional
lyrics. Bishop has an immediately appealing voice, a light and almost
boyish tenor that delivers his guileless lyrics with a minimum of
effort.
05/23/06
A TIME OF CELEBRATION
IN THE KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S MANSION
- Daywind Recording artist Kenny Bishop performed songs from the
release of his self-titled debut project at the Kentucky Governor’s
Mansion in Frankfort on Wednesday, May 17, 2006. During a time of
celebration, Kenny lifted spirits with a refreshing testimony and
songs of God’s marvelous grace and mercy. Among those in attendance
to celebrate this special occasion were Kentucky Governor Ernie
Fletcher, his staff, and Kenny’s coworkers and friends.
04/22/06
KENNY
BISHOP FEATURED IN MAY U.S. GOSPEL NEWS
- Kenny Bishop is the cover feature in the May edition of America's
number one Gospel music newspaper. The feature, titled "Exploring
God's Grace" explains where Kenny has been and his current
ambitions as he explores what he calls a more honest adn real relationship
with God.
04/05/06
KENNY PARTICIPATES IN GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION EVENTS IN NASHVILLE
- Singer, songwriter Kenny Bishop recently spent two days in Nashville,
Tennessee participating in events during the Gospel Music Association's
annual Gospel Music Week.
03/16/06
KENNY BISHOP PREPARES
DEBUT RELEASE WITH DAYWIND RECORDS
- Kenny Bishop was recently in Hendersonville, Tennessee laying
down vocals on his highly anticipated project with Daywind Records.
Produced by Woody Wright, the self-titled release features ten top-notch
selections penned by such great songwriters as Jeff Steele, Sonya
Isaacs, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Caleb Collins, Gerald Crabb, Adam Kohout,
Dawn Smoot Doss, Woody Wright and Kenny himself.
02/16/06
LOTS
OF SURPRISES ON KENNY BISHOP'S NEW PROJECT
- According to project producer, Woody Wright, when fans get a copy
of Kenny Bishop's upcoming Daywind album, one of the surprises will
be a remake of a song from The Bishops' past.
02/03/06
KENNY
FEATURED ON SGMRADIO.COM
- In his first in-depth interview since returning to the stage,
Kenny Bishop chatted with sgmradio.com's Lorrain Walker about his
experiences with the Bishops, his current work with the Governor
of Kentucky, and his plans for the future.
01/23/06
KENNY PERFORMS AT GOVERNOR'S PRAYER
BREAKFAST
- Southern Gospel recording artist Kenny Bishop recently performed
and served as master of ceremonies at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast
in Frankfort, Kentucky. Several hundred dignitaries, elected officials,
as well as church and business leaders from across the Commonwealth
gathered at the Frankfort Convention Center for the annual event
on January 23rd.
10/10/05
TANA LONON AGENCY ANNOUNCES OPENING
- Southern Gospel veteran, Tana Lonon announces the opening of her
brand new booking agency, The Tana Lonon Agency. This premier agency
has already inked some of Southern Gospel's top acts including Kenny
Bishop and Mercy's Mark.
09/09/05
KENNY BISHOP SIGNS EXCLUSIVE
RECORDING CONTRACT WITH DAYWIND RECORDS
- Singer, songwriter Kenny Bishop recently signed an exclusive recording
agreement with Daywind Records of Hendersonville, TN. Best known
for his years traveling with his family group, The Bishops, Kenny
has continuously won the hearts of Southern Gospel fans all over
the country by adding his voice to such songs as “Lazarus Come
Forth,” “You Can’t Ask Too Much Of My God,”
“Go Reach The World” and many others. |