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Ecko Records Artists Winners at 2010 Jus' Blues Awards

08/6/10: Ecko Records is proud to announce the following winners in the 2010 Jus' Blues Awards: Ms. Jody winner in Southern Soul Song Of The Year-Female category for the song "Ms. Jody's Thang", and Sheba Potts-Wright winner in the Southern soul Artist Female (Most Popular) category. Congradulations to Ms. Jody, Sheba and all of the winners and nominees.

Earl Gaines Passes

12/31/09: Earl Gaines Passes in Nashville, TN Ecko Records' is sad to announce the loss of legendary Bluesman Earl Gaines. Earl was in the process of recording his new album when he became ill in the last few weeks and was admitted to the hospital for tests. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made at this time.

01/04/10: Funeral services for Earl Gaines have been set for Friday January 8, 2010 at St. Luke CME Church in nashville, TN. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. followed by a musical service at 11 a.m. with Service at 12 noon. Davis-Campbell-McLean is the presiding Funeral Home. They are located at 1404 Jefferson St. Nashville, TN, phone (615) 329-9700.

Ecko Records Artist Sweet Angel wins R&B Female Vocalist of the Year in 2010 West Coast Blues Awards Show

04/03/10: Sweet Angel has just returned from San Francisco where she was a winner in the 2010 West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame And Awards Show. The Awards show is presented yearly by the Bay Area Blues Society and the City of Oakland, CA. According to the awards committee "Sweet Angel made such a great impression as a vocalist and saxaphone player at the Jus Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee that she won this award hands down." Visit Sweet Angel's website for more information.

Youtube video "Did You Put Put Yo Foot In It" feat. Mr. Sam & O. B. Buchana

Ms Jody Video

09/25/09: Ms Jody video on Youtube - Ms Jody performs "Sugar Daddy" the 7th Annual Tri-State Blues Festival at the Desoto Civic Center

Ms Jody in concert

09/22/09: Ms Jody in concert at the 7th Annual Tri-State Blues Festival at the Desoto Civic Center: New Ms Jody video on Youtube Also just added, O. B. Buchana in cocert with "Come And Get It While He's Gone" -
And O. B. Buchana in cocert with "Just Playin' With It" live at the Tri-State Blues Fest.

Ecko Records featured in the Indypendent -

05/29/09: the newspaper of the New York City Independent Media Center. read the article here.

The Eternal Light Singers newest members of the Ecko Records family

05/14/09: Memphis, TN The Eternal Light Singers have just signed to Ecko Records. They are now in the process of putting the finishing touches on their first Ecko release, "Simply Outstanding" Live in Little Rock, AR.
The Eternal Light Singers originally formed in 1982, under the name of "On Fire For God Ensemble" in Marianna, Arkansas. Founding members include Rev. Ronald Broussard, the vanguard pastor of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church along with the illustrious Rev. Cecil Coleman of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, both located in Marianna. Rev. Cedric Coleman is the principle-centered pastor of Spring Grove Missionary Baptist Church located in Haynes, AR.
They released their first project "Come To Jesus" in 1988 on the Soundplex label in Jonesboro, AR. In 1992 Walter Witherspoon of the renowned Racy Brothers produced their project "Vision" for Bepo Records. The group's most current project, "New Thang", was produced by the legendary Gloster Williams in 2002.
The Eternal Light Singers have been nominated at the Gospel Music Workshop of America's national conclave for the coveted "Excellence Awards" for Quartet Group of year and New Artists Of The Year. They were also recognized as the Quartet of the Year by the Arkansas Heritage Gala Awards.
The Eternal Light Singers are indeed one the nation's most prolific and spirited gospel groups, with an awe-inspiring ability to sing traditional (Quartet-style), and contemporary gospel music. Members are steadfast to their art form and most importantly to their music ministry.

Denise LaSalle honored by Mississippi Senate

02/18/09: JACKSON, Miss. (Shelia Byrd-AP) — Soul singer Denise LaSalle left Mississippi as a teenager after years of picking cotton on Delta farms. She returned Wednesday to be honored by state legislators, who passed a resolution saying she had made a "lasting impact" on rhythm and blues music.
"I can't hardly tell you how it makes me feel. I'm kind of choked up," said LaSalle, 69, who was joined on the Senate floor by lawmakers and R&B singer Dorothy Moore.
LaSalle's hits include "Trapped by a Thing Called Love" and "Down Home Blues," which legislators made a point of saying was for mature audiences. LaSalle said she knew as a child that she wanted to become a performer and earned her first pay — 50 cents — from a woman who overheard her singing a song as she walked from school. Born in Leflore County in central Mississippi in 1939, her family eventually moved to a nearby county where she helped them pick cotton. LaSalle headed to Chicago when she was 13 to live with relatives. "When I left Mississippi, I left with tears in eyes," LaSalle told lawmakers. "But I'm so proud of Mississippi. Mississippi is my banner."
Her first hit came in 1967 with "A Love Reputation." She's also a noted songwriter, penning Z.Z. Hill's hit, "Someone Else Is Stepping In." LaSalle now lives in Jackson, Tenn.

02/05/09: "Ecko Records Sampler" now available.

The sampler features brand new cuts available now for the first time. Including "Pay Before You Pump (Remix)" by Denise LaSalle, the duet with O. B. Buchana and Ann Hines "You're Just Playin' With It (Remix)", and "If You Can't Help Me (Remix)" by Carl Sims. Also featuring new cuts by the up and coming Sweet Angel. Check it out now on the New Releases page.

11/18/08: Ecko Records announces the addition of the red hot gospel quartet the "Echoaires" to the Ecko Records family. With a fresh young sound, the Echoaires stand poised to take the gospel quartet industry by storm. Look for the new release "Transformation" to be released on February 24th 2009.

9/09/08: New Release:

Young Guns Of Southern Soul
Includes 4 new & never before released Songs including the Brand new hits "You're Just Playin' With It" by O. B Buchana and "Sometimes You Win Some" by David Brinston. Also features songs by Ms. Jody, Donnie Ray, Sheba Potts-Wright, Sweet Angel and Mystery Man. Available now as CD or digital download on the New Releases page.

7/29/08: "I'm A Bluesman's Daughter" CD released on Sheba Potts-Wright. Check out the new CD now by going to the New Releases page

7/12/08: Luther Lackey joins the Ecko Records family and will release his first new CD since "I'm Talking To You" which contained the hit song "If I Wasn't Scared Of Getting Caught". Check out the new CD now by going to the Coming Soon page

7/5/08: Sweet Angel "Handle Your Business" new CD released. Check out the new CD now by going to the New Releases page

6/07/08: Bill Coday passes: The Soul and Blues world lost another legend this past Saturday night when singer Bill Coday passed away at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. This is a great loss not only for his family, friends and Ecko Records, but also for his many fans the world over. Funeral arrangements to be handled by Wolfe Funeral Home on 7th Street in West Memphis, AR.

2/12/08: Ms. Jody "I Never Take A Day Off" new CD released today. Available as CD or digital download. Check out the new CD now by going to the New Releases page

1/15/08: Donnie Ray "You've Got Me" new CD just released. Available as CD or digital download. Check out the new CD now by going to the New Releases page

11/13/07: Carl Sims "Can't Stop Me" full length album released. Check out the new CD now by going to the New Releases page

Jus Blues Awards Winners

08/16/07: Ecko Records and Denise LaSalle were recently presented awards in the Jus Blues Music Awards show held in Memphis, TN at the Old Daisy Theatre on Beale Street. Denise LaSalle was the winner of the "Blues & Soul Woman of the Year" award. Ecko Records won the "Best Blues & Soul Label" award. For more information visit the Jus Blues Music Awards website

In the Studio

01/17/07: Denise LaSalle is finishing up her latest CD for a late April or early May release. Also, Barbara Carr has begun recording tracks for her newest CD.

Digital Downloads now available on the entire Ecko catalog.

11/15/06: See the latest Digital Downloads on the new releases page now. Browse the entire catalog from the Featured Artists page.

Soul Blues Hits TV Package released!

5/17/06: Soul Blues Hits TV Package!/Various Artists : Item Number #2001

This exclusive TV offer features the biggest hits from some of today's biggest Southern Soul and Blues artists.
A 3 CD set just $26.99 with 42 songs in all!

/ No Cassette available this release

Go to the Compilations page for more information.

Ecko signs new artist

08/05/05 The newest artist to be added to the Ecko roster is Lorraine Turner. Lorraine is a sensational young talent who sounds like Aretha Frankllin mixed with Shirley Brown. This young Soul/Blues diva is about to make a name for herself.

Ecko Artists winners at 2005 Jackson Music Awards

07/18/05 Sheba Potts-Wright and Rick Lawson both walked away with honors at the recent Awards ceremony in Jackson, MS. Sheaba was the winner in the "International Female Vocalist of The Year" category while Rick Lawson won for "Local Blues Artist Of The Year". Also receiving nominations were Denise LaSalle for "International Female Vocalist of The Year" and for "Song Of The Year" (Snap Crackle & Pop), and Lee Shot Williams for "International Male Vocalist Of The Year". Sheba Potts-Wright also received a nomination for "National Blues Artist Of The Year".

Carl Sims completes Video

04/07/05 Final editing has just been completed and the finishing touches are being made to the Carl Sims video of "It Ain't A Juke Joint Without The Blues". The video was shot in February in Memphis, TN and will be distributed worldwide to all media outlets upon its release. The video shows Carl and his crew having a good time in a typical Juke Joint setting. The video was directed by Pat Ryan of Business Visuals in Memphis, TN

Quinn Golden deceased

07/28/03 Entertainer and Ecko Records Recording Artist Quinn Golden passed away after suffering an apparent heart attack. Quinn had just recently released his latest CD "Bottoms Up!" and was playing a string of shows as a result of its success. Quinn was considered one of the up and coming superstars of the Soul Blues world. His career was still building and his recognition growing at the time of his untimely passing. This is not only a great loss to his family and friends, but also to the music world at large and to the many fans of Quinn Golden and his music.

Ecko Records receives "Blue Note Award" from the National Association of Rhythm & Blues Dee Jays

01/16/03 Ecko Records was recently honored by the N.A.R.B. Dee Jays Association with this prestigious award for the year 2002. The N.A.R.B. Dee Jays Association is dedicated to building a national network of Dee Jays and R&B Associations and to honoring those who promote and perpetuate Rhythm & Blues music. Find out more at the N.A.R.B. Dee Jays Association website .

"Dr. Feelgood" Potts newest Ecko Records artist

08/19/02 Rhythm & Blues veteran and long time recording artist "Dr. Feelgood" Potts joins Ecko Records. Long known for his show stopping live appearances, Dr. Feelgood has been travelling the Blues and Soul circles for years. He is often compared to entertainer Bobby Rush who is widely known for his often hilarious stage antics. Dr. Feelgood Potts is also the father to Southern Soul star and Ecko artist, Ms. Sheba Potts-Wright. Dr. Feelgood is currently working on his new CD. Look for it to be released soon.

Denise LaSalle signs with Ecko Records!

08/02/02 We are proud to announce the signing of former Malaco artist and the undisputed Queen of "Soul/Blues," Ms. Denise LaSalle!!! Few people who are familiar with Denise LaSalle and her significant contributions to the music industry would dare dispute that the legendary "Soul/Blues" singer/songwriter and producer is easily one of the greatest and most prolific artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Denise is finishing up work now on her new CD "Still The Queen", scheduled for release October 1, 2002.

Keeping Up With Sheba

3/15/2002Sheba Potts-Wright relaxes with the Queen Of The Blues, Ms. Denise LaSalle, back stage during one of their shows together.... Sheba gets up close and personal with the World's Oldest Teenager and Ecko artist, Rufus Thomas....