Sondra Burnett Injured In Horse-Back Riding Accident

CABOT, Arkansas - Sondra Burnett, one of Southern Gospel's most beloved female soloists and comediennes, was recently injured in a horse-back riding accident.

Sondra Burnett explained, "To many of you this may come as a great surprise, but I like to ride horses with my daughter, and we have three horses right now. The other day I was riding, and my mare decided she wanted to stand up on her back legs. I do remember thinking that these kinds of things never end well! Long story short, I pulled my 1,100 lb. horse down on top of me. After we fell, she rolled off on my left leg."

Sondra continued, "I know what you're thinking! What hospital are you in? Well I’m here to tell you that my God is a great God! Let me tell you what He did for me. Not only did I not break a single bone, but I was able to travel that same night to be able to minister in two concerts the following day! I had minimal pain and was able to testify to the power of our God!”

However, due to the accident, Sondra has a bulging disc and requires a couple weeks of physical therapy. Burnett will not be able to appear at the National Quartet Convention like originally planned.

"I thank the Lord that the incident wasn't worse than it turned out to be," said Sondra. "I appreciate everyone's prayers for me, as well as my poor husband. I'm going be milking this for all it's worth!"

You can check out Sondra’s webpage at sondraburnett.com. Fans are encouraged to visit Sondra’s MySpace at www.myspace.com/sondraburnett.

Sondra Burnett to Participate in the Southern Spin Entertainment NQC Showcase

Southern Spin Entertainment Announces Details Regarding Annual Showcase at National Quartet Convention

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Amy Marie Unthank and Chris D. Unthank, owners of SSE Group, are proud to announce the talent line up and details regarding the Southern Spin Entertainment Showcase during the week of the National Quartet Convention. The event will span two days and will feature a majority of Southern Spin Entertainment’s artist roster as well as friends of the company.

The SSE showcase will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, September 12 and 13, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Canterbury Room at the Executive Inn (East).

“We love getting a chance to show off our artists,” mentioned Amy Marie Unthank of SSE Group. “We feel like we have some of the best artists currently touring the nation, and we are happy to provide them with a platform in which they can let their ministries be showcased.”

The Wednesday, September 12, 2007 Showcase will feature performances from Amazed, Brothers Forever, Dave Williford Band, the Gardners, Heartland Harmony, HisSong, the Imperials, Sharron Kay King, New Day, Next Chapter Quartet, Sunday Edition, and Wendy Word + forgiven.

On Thursday, September 13, 2007, Sondra Burnett, the Cerces, Everyday Driven, the Glovers, Bev McCann, Mercy Rain, the Pathfinders, the Prophets Quartet, the Quicks, and Vertical Praise will all be performing. Additional artists are still being confirmed for the Thursday line-up.

For more information on the showcase, please email chris@southernspin.com or amy@southernspin.com.

Sondra Burnett Renews Contract with Southern Spin Entertainment

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Sondra Burnett, one of Southern Gospel’s most beloved female soloists and comediennes, has renewed her contract with Southern Spin Entertainment. Sondra has signed on for another full year of exclusive publicity from Southern Spin Entertainment. The up and coming artist will continue to have access to all media publications serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as marketing possibilities with the organization. In addition, SSE Design Group will continue to manage and maintain the popular soloist’s website. Sondra will also be receiving a full of year of internet promotions from the company as well.

“This will be our third full year to work with the incredibly talented Sondra Burnett,” mentioned Chris Unthank, Executive Director of Southern Spin Entertainment. “People instantly fall in love with Sondra after they meet her. She has an infectious personality and is extremely talented. More importantly, she has a huge heart for ministry. She is definitely the kind of artist that we love to get behind!”

Sondra Burnett said, “I have worked with a lot of different people and organizations throughout my time in ministry. However, Amy and Chris and their staff at SSE have been some of the best. I look forward to another year with their company.”

Sondra Burnett had an eventful year in 2006. This past April, Sondra was a co-host at the 2006 SGN Music Awards Celebration where she was also a featured performer. In addition to releasing her critically acclaimed recording Family Reunion, Sondra managed to score two Top 40 hits simultaneously on the SouthernGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart this past August. The songs included on the Top 40 chart were “Everything I Wanted” at #33 and “One Day Closer” at #39.

Sondra Burnett Scores Two Top 40 Hits at the Same Time

CABOT, Arkansas – Sondra Burnett, one of Southern Gospel’s most beloved female soloists and comediennes, currently has two songs charting on the SouthernGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart.

The songs included on the Top 40 chart include “Everything I Wanted” at #33 and “One Day Closer” at #39. Both of the singles are included on Sondra's critically acclaimed album Family Reunion.

“I am just absolutely thrilled to have two songs in the Top 40 like this,” mentioned Sondra Burnett. “I have to thank radio for playing my song and thanks to my fans for voting for me. This is truly an honor!”

“This is a strong testament to how great an album Family Reunion is,” mentioned Deon Unthank, owner of SouthernGospelNews.com. “It is very rare for an artist to earn two top 40 singles at one time, let alone a rising artist like Sondra. We are very proud of her and this great achievement.”

Both singles have been serviced to Southern Gospel radio through Family Music Group.

Burnett is no stranger to Southern Gospel radio as she quickly made a name for herself in 2003 with the release of hit singles like “I Can Tell You the Time”, “It's Alright”, and “It's Me Again, Lord”. All three singles were charting hits on charts like the SouthernGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart, Singing News Top 80, U.S. Gospel News Top 100, Powersource Magazine Top 100, and the American Christian Music Top Southern Gospel Tracks and Singles.

Burnett's Family Reunion was recorded at Upfront Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The project was engineered by Terry Thompson. Sondra wrote two of the 12 tracks on Family Reunion – “He’s Alive” and “He Came to Me.”

Sondra was nominated for an American Christian Music Award in 2005 for Favorite Female Southern Gospel Artist.

Sondra Burnett to Celebrate Family Reunion On New Album

CABOT, Arkansas – Sondra Burnett, one of Southern Gospel’s most beloved female soloists, will be releasing her much anticipated new album, Family Reunion, soon.

Family Reunion was produced by popular industry veteran Les Butler at Upfront Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The project was engineered by Terry Thompson.

“I’m very excited about this new album,” remarked Sondra Burnett. “I think Family Reunion really reflects who I am as a singer, a wife, a mother, a Christian – all that. I’m just a country gal from Arkansas who loves the Lord. I believe this new recording says just that.”

Burnett, a critically acclaimed vocalist and comedienne, wrote two of the 12 tracks on Family Reunion – “He’s Alive” and “He Came to Me.” The album also features many other prominent songwriters in the Southern Gospel industry.

Family Reunion is the follow up to her critically acclaimed previous recording, simply titled Sondra. Sondra featured the hit songs “I Can Tell You the Time,” “It’s Me Again, Lord,” and “It’s Alright.” The album also earned Sondra three SGN Music Award nominations, including Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

“I’ve got a lot of exciting things planned for my ministry this year,” mentioned Sondra. “Releasing Family Reunion is just the beginning!”

Sondra was nominated for an American Christian Music Award in 2005 for Favorite Female Southern Gospel Artist. Her current single is currently eating up the airwaves across the country and has already found a place at home in the Top 10 on both the SouthernGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart and American Christian Music Journal’s Top 50 Southern Gospel chart. Be listening for “It’s Alright” on Southern Gospel radio now!

Sondra Burnett to Host Benefit Concert for Hurricane Victims

CABOT, Arkansas ? Sondra Burnett, one of Southern Gospel's most beloved female soloists, will be hosting a benefit concert for victims of the recent hurricanes
that devastated the Gulf coast last month.

The benefit concert will take place at First Baptist Church in Cabot, Arkansas on October 9, 2005 and will begin at 6:00 p.m. The concert will feature Burnett performing her most beloved songs as well as her popular comedy routines. The benefit will also feature special performances from Burnett's daughters Allie and Marlee and her nephew Adam Hambrick.

"Ever since the hurricanes hit, my heart has just been broken by the stories of people that have lost everything. I can't imagine what that would be like and it makes me so thankful for everything that I have,? mentioned Sondra. ?I'm reminded of an old song that my family used to sing when I was growing up. It's called ?Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me'. The words are: ?There's a roof up above me, I've a good place to sleep, There's food on my table, shoes on my feet. You gave me your love Lord and a fine family, Thank you Lord for your blessings on me'. Those words described our family so much. We didn't have much of anything, yet we felt we were rich because of the blessing of God. He provided food when we couldn't afford it, clothes that were made by mom's hands, and music. Lot's of great memories of all of us gathered around the old upright piano singing together. Yes, we were rich!?

Sondra continued, ?I want to share the blessings that I've been given to those who have lost everything. I want to share a night of encouragement and laughter through song! And in true Baptist form, we WILL receive a love offering that will go 100% to the relief efforts. I pray that first and foremost God will be glorified and that the folks of this community will come with a true desire to worship the Living God and that they will fatten up their wallets before they come and leave with them empty!!!! We must do our part! Philippians 4:19 says that ?my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.'?

Sondra was nominated for an American Christian Music Award earlier this year for Favorite Female Southern Gospel Artist. Her current single is currently eating up the airwaves across the country and has already found a place at home in the Top 10 on both the SouthernGospelNews.com Top 40 Weekly Chart and American Christian Music Journal's Top 50 Southern Gospel chart. Be listening for ?It's Alright? on Southern Gospel radio now!

Sondra Burnett Renews Contract with SSE Group

Popular singer/comedienne signs on for another full year with the company

CABOT, Arkansas ? Sondra Burnett, one of Southern Gospel's most popular singers/comediennes, has just renewed her contract with SSE Group. Sondra has re-signed for another year of exclusive publicity from Southern Spin Entertainment. Burnett will continue to have access to all media publications serviced by Southern Spin Entertainment, as well as marketing possibilities with the organization. She also renewed her contract for web publishing and internet promotions with SSE Design Group.

?I love Amy & Chris, and I feel like they are a part of my family,? mentioned Sondra. ?They are always there with an encouraging word or are willing to give their advice when asked. I can't see myself doing this another year without them by my side.?

?Sondra is an artist with a huge voice and a great sense of humor,? said Amy Marie Unthank, Executive Director of SSE Group. ?Almost everyone who gets to know this sweet lady instantly falls in love with her. We are honored that she would call on SSE again.?

Sondra Burnett is one of the fastest rising artists in Southern Gospel. Her ministry is based out of Cabot, Arkansas. Sondra ministers all over the nation and has a real heart for women's ministries. She was most recently nominated for Favorite Female Artist in the American Christian Music Awards this year, as well as receiving three nominations in the 2004 SGN Music Awards, including Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Her current single is ?It's Alright?, from her latest album, Sondra.

Sondra is currently working on a follow-up album to the critically acclaimed album, Sondra. The album is being produced by Les Butler.

May 31, 2005

Sondra was recently greeted with the news that she has been nominated for an American Christian Music Award. Sondra has been nominated in the category of Favorite Southern Gospel Female Artist ? sitting alongside such talents as Lauren Talley & Sheri Easter in the category.

When greeted with the news, Sondra responded with ?WOW!!!!! This is such great news!; I don't even know what to say! I am forever amazed that God would choose to use someone like me!  To think that He could take a plain and simple girl from Arkansas and use her to share the love of Christ just blows my mind!  Ain't that cool!  It just goes to show you that God can do anything!  I love it when He shows out like that!?

This is the fifth year for the American Christian Music Awards. The nominees were announced during a live presentation on WJRG/Union-Endicott, New York . The 5 th Annual American Christian Music Awards are to be held on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at the Union-Endicott Performing Arts Theatre in Greater Binghamton, New York.

?The 5 th Annual American Christian Music Awards,? according to Rev. Grate, ?recognizes the American public's favorite Christian artists and the most outstanding projects of the past year.?

Nominees for the 5 th Annual American Christian Music Awards were chosen by a panel of over a hundred members of the American Christian Music Exchange and Christian music fans through the website CMCentral.com.

Ballots are now available to download at the American Christian Music Exchange's website, as well as online voting available there. Fans are encouraged to go and vote for their favorites in all genres of Gospel music.

More information and voting in the American Christian Music Awards can be found at http://www.americanchristianmusic.com.