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NATIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION
LuAnn and Lori joined Anthony's parents and brother Randy Burger at the National Quartet Convention in
Louisville, Ky. During the week long event, several tribute concerts and special recognition events were held in
Anthony's memory.
At the 2006 Diamond Awards ceremony.. Anthony was named "Instrumentalist Of The Year." This year the award
was officially named "The Anthony Burger Instrumentalist Of The Year Award."
NATIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION
LuAnn and Lori joined Anthony's parents and brother Randy Burger at the National Quartet Convention in
Louisville, Ky. During the week long event, several tribute concerts and special recognition events were held in
Anthony's memory.
At the 2006 Diamond Awards ceremony.. Anthony was named "Instrumentalist Of The Year." This year the award
was officially named "The Anthony Burger Instrumentalist Of The Year Award."
| LuAnn, Mr. & Mrs. Burger, Lori, and Randy Burger at NQC |
| Click on the player to hear an interview with LuAnn Burger. This feature was recorded in the exhibit hall at the National Quartet Convention. |
"MASTERPIECE - FROM THE HEART" RELEASED FOR NATIONAL
DISTRIBUTION
A fan favorite, and one of Anthony's own most loved works,..
"Masterpiece" was released for national distribution, October 31st. For
the first time, this celebrated CD will be available in several major retail
outlets including most Wal-Mart and LifeWay Christian Store locations.
LuAnn Burger says: "It's really amazing that God is still using this four
year old project to reach new people."
The "Masterpiece" project is also available in the Anthony Burger
Productions store.. CLICK HERE.
DISTRIBUTION
A fan favorite, and one of Anthony's own most loved works,..
"Masterpiece" was released for national distribution, October 31st. For
the first time, this celebrated CD will be available in several major retail
outlets including most Wal-Mart and LifeWay Christian Store locations.
LuAnn Burger says: "It's really amazing that God is still using this four
year old project to reach new people."
The "Masterpiece" project is also available in the Anthony Burger
Productions store.. CLICK HERE.
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| CLICK THIS AUDIO PLAYER TO HEAR A SONG SAMPLE MEDLEY FROM "MASTERPIECE" |
ABP REPRESENTED AT HARMONY HONORS
The Third Annual Southern Gospel Music Guild's Harmony Honors were handed out Tuesday night (01/09)
during a ceremony at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN. LuAnn Burger was asked to take part.. as one
of the evening's presenters. LuAnn and Ben Isaacs announced the winner of the Performing Musician of the
Year Honor. Jeff Stice (Triumphant Quartet) was the award recipient.
The Third Annual Southern Gospel Music Guild's Harmony Honors were handed out Tuesday night (01/09)
during a ceremony at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN. LuAnn Burger was asked to take part.. as one
of the evening's presenters. LuAnn and Ben Isaacs announced the winner of the Performing Musician of the
Year Honor. Jeff Stice (Triumphant Quartet) was the award recipient.
Other notable awards: The Booth Brothers took home Honors for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year ("He
Saw It All") and Male Vocalist of the Year (Ronnie Booth). Karen Peck Gooch accepted Female Vocalist of
the Year. Album of the Year Honor was shared between The Perrys for "Come Thirsty" and the Gaither Vocal
Band for "Give It Away".
Saw It All") and Male Vocalist of the Year (Ronnie Booth). Karen Peck Gooch accepted Female Vocalist of
the Year. Album of the Year Honor was shared between The Perrys for "Come Thirsty" and the Gaither Vocal
Band for "Give It Away".
| MORE HARMONY HONORS PICTURES Click on each small image to see a full size photo. |
| BEN ISAACS, JEFF STICE and LUANN BURGER |
| photos by: Aaron Crisler/GospelMusicUpdate.com |
Anthony Burger - #1 Again!
More than ten months after his untimely death,.. Anthony Burger is still selling more than his fair share of
gospel music. "The Best of Anthony Burger" has reached the #1 chart position in Christian video sales once
again.
According to Nielsen SoundScan® reports, collected from Christian retail stores and Internet sales, for the
week ending 1/7/07, Anthony's DVD secured the highest sales in Christian retail. The CD, of the same title,
came in at the #9 position for Christian audio sales.
LuAnn Burger says: "This is just proof again that God has a plan for Anthony's music and ministry,.. that it will
continue to bless those who hear and watch even though he isn't here with us."
More than ten months after his untimely death,.. Anthony Burger is still selling more than his fair share of
gospel music. "The Best of Anthony Burger" has reached the #1 chart position in Christian video sales once
again.
According to Nielsen SoundScan® reports, collected from Christian retail stores and Internet sales, for the
week ending 1/7/07, Anthony's DVD secured the highest sales in Christian retail. The CD, of the same title,
came in at the #9 position for Christian audio sales.
LuAnn Burger says: "This is just proof again that God has a plan for Anthony's music and ministry,.. that it will
continue to bless those who hear and watch even though he isn't here with us."
LAST ANTHONY BURGER VIDEO APPEARANCE
Featured on next Gaither Homecoming release.
Bill Gaither introduces a special segment and pays tribute to Anthony Burger in a new Gaither Homecoming
DVD due out March 20th. What would turn out to be Anthony’s last video shoot is featured in Bill & Gloria & Their
Homecoming Friends - Love Can Turn The World DVD. The project includes live performances from a concert in
Johannesburg, South Africa.
An additional DVD,.. South African Homecoming, will be released at the same time. Both DVDs run about two
hours in length and include extended bonus footage.
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Featured on next Gaither Homecoming release.
Bill Gaither introduces a special segment and pays tribute to Anthony Burger in a new Gaither Homecoming
DVD due out March 20th. What would turn out to be Anthony’s last video shoot is featured in Bill & Gloria & Their
Homecoming Friends - Love Can Turn The World DVD. The project includes live performances from a concert in
Johannesburg, South Africa.
An additional DVD,.. South African Homecoming, will be released at the same time. Both DVDs run about two
hours in length and include extended bonus footage.
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“The Best of Anthony Burger” has been nominated in the category “Special Event Project of the Year” for the
2007 SGN Music Awards. (Southern Gospel News) God has used this project in so many phenomenal ways for
which we feel very blessed. Voting has now ended,.. the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in
April.
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2007 SGN Music Awards. (Southern Gospel News) God has used this project in so many phenomenal ways for
which we feel very blessed. Voting has now ended,.. the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in
April.
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LYNDA RANDLE CD TAPING
Recently Anthony Burger Productions was honored
to participate in another special event in North
Carolina at the “Lynda Randle Live” taping . It was a
night full of blessings and wonderful music. Our
very own.. Lori sang backup for Lynda along with
several other artists including Russ Taff and
Michael Tait.
Recently Anthony Burger Productions was honored
to participate in another special event in North
Carolina at the “Lynda Randle Live” taping . It was a
night full of blessings and wonderful music. Our
very own.. Lori sang backup for Lynda along with
several other artists including Russ Taff and
Michael Tait.
ANTHONY BURGER - 2007 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
The Southern Gospel Music Association has announced the 2007 Class of Inductees to the Hall of Fame. The
honorees are: Anthony Burger, Roger Bennett, Joel Hemphill, Lou Wills-Hildreth, Jimmy Jones, David
Reece, James Sego, and Archie Watkins.
SGMA Executive Director, Charlie Waller said: "This class of inductees represents a broad spectrum of our
industry.”
The SGMA Induction Ceremony and Tribute Concert will be held October 11th at the Celebrity Theatre located
inside Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Tickets are limited and are on sale now by calling 865-908-4040.
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The Southern Gospel Music Association has announced the 2007 Class of Inductees to the Hall of Fame. The
honorees are: Anthony Burger, Roger Bennett, Joel Hemphill, Lou Wills-Hildreth, Jimmy Jones, David
Reece, James Sego, and Archie Watkins.
SGMA Executive Director, Charlie Waller said: "This class of inductees represents a broad spectrum of our
industry.”
The SGMA Induction Ceremony and Tribute Concert will be held October 11th at the Celebrity Theatre located
inside Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. Tickets are limited and are on sale now by calling 865-908-4040.
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