Hosanna! Music is a subsidiary of a record label that publishes contemporary Praise and Worship Music, a genre of Christian music. It is part of the Integrity Music Group, which was headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. As of the spring of 2011, The David C. Cook Group bought all of Integrity's assets and catalog, moving the label's headquarters to Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, meanwhile leaving a small unit operating in Nashville, TN, USA.

The early start of the Hosanna! Music series came out of a magazine publication by Michael Coleman and Gerrit Gustafson, New Wine Magazine, which simply featured an advertisement for an independent recording of a live worship service, Behold His Majesty recorded in St. Louis, Missouri, featuring Ron Tucker as "Worship Leader" and featuring a few names who would later become synonymous with the new "Praise and Worship movement" like Kent Henry and Leanne Albrecht. From the success of this recording, an idea was birthed, a new "Cassette (referring to magnetic cassette tape recordings) series" of live worship recordings. Individuals were approached with this idea, including long-time Hosanna! Music producer Tom Brooks about the future projects and a series was born. Hosanna! Music would go on to produce over 200 "live" and studio projects over twenty years. Famous artists featured would include names such as Kent Henry, Randy Rothwell, Don Moen, Billy Funk, Ron Kenoly, Darlene Zschech, Martin Nystrom, Paul Wilbur, Lenny LeBlanc and others. Hosanna! Music was known for stellar production with full instrumentation along with award-winning back-up vocals with such talents as Kelly Willard, Guy Penrod, Alicia Williamson, Robbie Shears, LeAnne Albrecht, Lenny LeBlanc, and Matthew Ward (2nd Chapter of Acts). Below is a working list of the first 100 albums in the series.

Albums (Praise And Worship)[link]

Not Available for Public Release through Integrity

Not Available for Public Release through Integrity

Albums in Spanish (Alabanza Adoración)[link]

• Te Exaltamos (1992) - Marcos Witt

• Glorifícate (1993) - Juan Carlos Alvarado

• Uno de Nosotros (1994) - Frank Giraldo

• Poderoso Dios (1995) - Marco Barrientos

• Eres Señor (1995) - Jaime Murrell

• Celebra al Señor (1996) - Danilo Montero

Albums in French[link]

See also[link]

• List of record labels

External links[link]

• Integrity Music

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Lenny LeBlanc (born June 17, 1951 in Leominster, Massachusetts) is an American musician and songwriter, half of the music duo LeBlanc and Carr.^[1]

Early life[link]

In 1955 his family moved south to Daytona Beach, Florida. LeBlanc spent his summers on the beach surfing until he met some teens that played guitars. He later landed a job washing dishes to pay for his first bass guitar. During the next three years of school Lenny played at dances and local clubs around Daytona, developing his vocal talents as well. He graduated from high school in 1969 and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1970. He has resided in Florence, Alabama since 1973.

Musical career[link]

Former band member and good friend Pete Carr had become a very successful producer and studio guitarist in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He encouraged Lenny to join him there. After a few months Lenny began playing bass as well as singing background vocals with artists like Hank Williams Jr., Crystal Gayle, Etta James, Shenandoah, Ricky Skaggs, Sawyer Brown, The Supremes, Joan Baez, Amy Grant and Roy Orbison.

With much success as a background musician and singer, Lenny LeBlanc embarked on a solo career. In 1975, he recorded a demo and producer Pete Carr sent a copy to Jerry Wexler at Atlantic Records. A few months later Lenny's first solo LP was released. Atlantic saw great potential in Lenny and teamed him with Pete Carr. The result was three chart singles, including the top 15 hit "Falling". The single peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, staying on the chart for 27 weeks during 1977 and 1978^[2]. It also reached No. 11 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart^[3]. LeBlanc and Carr began touring with major acts. After a while Carr decided he enjoyed making the records more than promoting them so the duo went their separate ways. LeBlanc continued writing songs and pursuing a solo effort, this time with Capitol Records.

In 1980, LeBlanc became a born-again Christian and began recording Christian-themed music. In 1983, Heartland Records released Say a Prayer followed by Person to Person in 1984. In 1987, LeBlanc opened his own recording studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama where he does his own productions as well as others.

Awards[link]

• "Falling" - Named BMI Millionaire song (one million or more radio plays)
• "Falling" - Named one of Billboard's all-time favorite Top 40 Hits
• 2003 - Dove Award- INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR -"Above All" - Worship album Michael W. Smith, Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche
• In 2010 LeBlanc worked with Asian artists Brian Joo, Van Ness Wu, Choi Siwon, and John Lee on the 3RD WAVE Music project.

Solo and group artist LPs[link]

Discography[link]

• 1977 – Lenny LeBlanc – Atlantic/Big Tree
• 1978 – Midnight Light (as LeBlanc & Carr) – Atlantic/Big Tree
• 1980 – Breakthrough – Heartland/Capitol
• 1983 – Say a Prayer – Heartland/CBS-Priority
• 1984 – Person to Person – Heartland/Benson
• 1990 – Faithful Heart – Maranatha!/Benson
• 1991 – Prisoner of Love – Maranatha!/Benson
• 1991 – Pure Heart – Hosanna! Music/Integrity
• 1994 – All My Dreams – Integrity Music
• 1996 – The Bridge – Integrity Music
• 1999 – Above All – Integrity Music
• 2002 – One Desire – Integrity Music
• 2006 – Arise: A Celebration of Worship – Integrity Music
• 2007 – All For Love – Integrity Music
• 2007 – Songs From My Living Room (DVD) – LenSongs Pictures
• 2008 – Christmas Night – Indelible Creative Group
• 2010 – Love Like No Other – In:ciite

See also[link]

• Muscle Shoals, Alabama
• Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section

External links[link]

• Official website

References[link]

Portrait of John Simpson Chisum from The Story of the Outlaw^[1]

John Simpson Chisum (August 15, 1824 – December 23, 1884) was a wealthy cattle baron in the American West in the mid-to-late 19th century. Born in Hardeman County, Tennessee, Chisum's family moved to Texas in 1837, with Chisum finding work as a building contractor. He also served as county clerk in Lamar County.

Chisum got involved in the cattle business in 1854 and became one of the first to send his herds to New Mexico. He obtained land along the Pecos River by right of occupancy and eventually became the owner of a large ranch in the Bosque Grande, about forty miles south of Fort Sumner, with over 100,000 head of cattle. In 1866-67, Chisum formed a partnership with cattlemen Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving to assemble and drive herds of cattle for sale to the Army in Fort Sumner and Santa Fe, New Mexico, to provide cattle to miners in Colorado as well as provide cattle to the Bell Ranch.

Chisum depicted in bronze with Ruidoso, his lead steer.

Chisum died in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on December 23, 1884, aged 60. He was unmarried and left his estate worth $500,000 to his brothers Pitzer and James. While living in Bolivar, Texas, he lived with a young slave girl named Jensie and had two daughters with her. The relationship is described in a book entitled Three Ranches West.^{[citation needed]} Chisum had an extended family living with him at the South Springs ranch in Roswell, and this family, along with hired help, often numbered two dozen at the main ranch headquarters. Chisum's niece, Sallie, daughter of his brother James, became a beloved figure in the area where she lived until 1934. Both she and her uncle John are honored by statues to their memory in Roswell and Artesia.^{[citation needed]}

Lincoln County War[link]

Chisum was a business associate of Alexander McSween, a principal figure in the Lincoln County War with money, advice, and influence behind the scenes, he played a role in the dispute between the opposing factions of cattle farmers and business owners. When Lewis Wallace took office as Governor of New Mexico on October 1, 1878, he proclaimed an amnesty for all those involved in the bitter feud. However, after Billy the Kid surrendered to the authorities, he was told he would be charged with the killing of Sheriff William J. Brady.

Chisum Ranch near Roswell, NM^[2]

Billy the Kid escaped from custody and went to see Chisum. Billy believed he was owed $500, but Chisum refused to pay, claiming that he had given the Kid horses, supplies, and protection over the years in lieu of payment. The Kid responded by promising to steal enough cattle to make up this sum. The Kid's gang also stole from other cattlemen and became a serious problem in Lincoln County. His gang included Dave Rudabaugh, Billy Wilson, Tom O'Folliard and Charlie Bowdre. In 1880, Chisum was involved in getting Pat Garrett elected as sheriff of Lincoln County. In December 1880, Garrett shot dead two of the Kid's gang, Tom O'Folliard and Charles Bowdre. Billy the Kid, Dave Rudabaugh and Billy Wilson were later either captured or killed by Garrett.^{[citation needed]}

Media portrayal[link]

Chisum and his story have been portrayed several times on film. Some of the prominent performers to play him include John Wayne in Chisum (1970), Barry Sullivan in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), and James Coburn in Young Guns II (1990).

References[link]

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Ross Parsley is the Lead Pastor of ONEchapel, a new church plant in Austin, Texas.

A graduate of Oral Roberts University, Ross has been leading worship for over 20 years in local Colorado churches and has led several outreach teams to other countries. He is the worship leader on Integrity Music's "Lord of the Harvest", "Around Your Throne", "I Am Free", "My Savior Lives", and most recently, "Counting on God",as well as co-producer for the Desperation Band. His wife, Aimee, ministers with him and they have five children.

Prior to ONEchapel, Ross was the Worship Pastor of New Life Church, a megachurch in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he was responsible for all the weekend services and oversaw all the worship ministries within the church. Ross served as the Interim Senior Pastor at New Life Church before Pastor Brady Boyd was selected as the new Senior Pastor of New Life Church after the dismissal of former Senior Pastor Ted Haggard.^[1] He continued to serve as an Executive Pastor & Elder of the church.

Both of Ross's brothers are in ministry as well. Brad has served since 1996 at NewLifeWorship, currently the Worship Pastor. Brent, formerly the Student Ministries Pastor at New Life, now serves at ONEchapel as the Executive Pastor.

References[link]

External links[link]

• ONEchapel website

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Kent Henry
Background information
Born	April 5, 1948
Died	March 18, 2009
Genres	Hard rock, Heavy metal, Blues-rock, Rock and roll, Folk rock
Occupations	Musician Songwriter
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1967 – 2009
Associated acts	Steppenwolf Blues Image Screaming Lord Sutch Delaney, Bonnie & Friends Sludge Bros Loose Talk

Kent Henry (born Henry Plischke, April 5, 1948 Hollywood, died March 18, 2009, Portland, Oregon) was an American guitarist and songwriter best known for his contributions to Steppenwolf and Blues Image.^[1]

Blues Image[link]

Henry joined Blues Image during the sessions for Open after Mike Pinera agreed to join Iron Butterfly. His significant contributions to that album, although uncredited, included the tasteful clean solo and fills on "Ride Captain Ride." Mike Pinera plays the distorted solo at the end of the song. After recording Red, White, and Blues Image, producer Richard Podolor suggested to Steppenwolf that Henry would be a good replacement for departed guitarist Larry Byrom.

Steppenwolf[link]

Henry recorded For Ladies Only and toured with the band on their farewell tour, in addition to his contributions on John Kay's first solo album, Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes. Henry was not invited to rejoin the band when it reformed to record Slow Flux and found out about it when new guitarist Bobby Cochran called him for advice, believing it was Henry's choice to not be a part of Steppenwolf. Goldy McJohn, the band's keyboardist at the time, says Henry was fired because he didn't get along well with drummer Jerry Edmonton.

Henry remained on good terms with McJohn, and played with McJohn in 1977, 1978 and 1980 versions of Steppenwolf led by McJohn, but without lead singer John Kay.^[2] At the time of Henry's death, he was planning to rejoin McJohn as part of "Goldy McJohn and Friendz", a band that McJohn had formed to play Steppenwolf songs, following the announcement that John Kay and Steppenwolf planned to substantially cease touring.^[3][4]

Later years[link]

Henry settled in Portland, Oregon, as of the early 1980s, and would remain there for the balance of his life. He played in local bands (principally the Paul deLay Blues Band) and worked primarily as a guitar technician.^[5]

During his later years, Henry encountered increasing difficulties with seizures, which had originally appeared following a fall off the stage of the Whiskey A Go Go. He also developed the early stages of Alzheimers Disease shortly before his death. As a consequence of these challenges and given that care by family members was unavailable to him, Henry was under the constant care of friends, from 2005 until his death.^[6] His death was caused because he did not have a bowel movement for 4 days. Henry was taken to the hospital by his caregiver and died on the operating table.^[5]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

• Charity Now
  1969
  Uni Records
• Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends
  1970
  Atlantic Records
• Open (uncredited)
  1970
  Atco Records
• Red White & Blues Image
  1970
  Atco Records
• For Ladies Only
  1971
  U.S. #54
  Dunhill Records
• Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes
  1972
  Dunhill Records
• My Sportin' Life (Sing with the Children only)
  1973
  Dunhill Records

Compilations[link]

• 16 Greatest Hits
  1973
  U.S. #152
  Gold
  Dunhill Records
• Lone Steppenwolf
  1987
  MCA Records
• Born to Be Wild - A Retrospective
  1991
  MCA Records
• All Time Greatest Hits
  1999
  MCA Records
• 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steppenwolf
  2000
  Gold
  Universal Music Group

Singles[link]

References[link]

1. ^ Uncredited, Kent Henry: Guitarist with Steppenwolf and Blues Image; Obituary, The Independent, March 30, 2009; www.independent.co.uk.
2. ^ See List of Steppenwolf personnel. See also "New Steppenwolf" section of Steppenwolf (band).
3. ^ Band membership of Goldy McJohn and Friendz; www.gmandfriendz.com.
4. ^ See John Kay comments in relation to concerts in 2009, "...play(ing) a handful, say maybe a dozen or so, dates this summer, not touring mind you, (we're done with that), but a few concerts would be fun." A Word From Alpha Wolf", March 27, 2009; www.steppenwolf.com.
5. ^ ^{a b} Michael Russell, Local blues musician dies. The Oregonian, March 19, 2009; www.oregonlive.com.
6. ^ Henry was estranged from his spouse, with his children apparently unable to care for him. His parents were deceased and his only sibling lived across the country from Portland, in Boston. See Mike and Candice Parker, Biography of Kent Henry; Kent Henry Online Memorial, www.imorial.com.