Vol 1, Issue 4 Thursday, April 7, 2005

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The monthly e-newsletter from The Premier Group, the nation’s leading promoter of Christian events, cruises and concerts. With Premier, you won’t miss a beat!

Premier Christian Cruises - Cruise News

More than 60 percent of the cabins already booked!

The Music Boat will sell out quickly. Get on board today!

Could it be the draw of an East Coast cruise from Miami to Key West and Cozumel, Mexico in the middle of fall? Is it the attraction of attending nightly Christian concerts on a luxury liner? Could it be worshipping with some of the best in Christian music today – Audio Adrenaline, Casting Crowns, NewSong and more? Maybe, it’s the ideal family vacation without all the trappings and distractions of a traditional getaway.

Whatever the reasons, The Music Boat 2005, Sept. 12-16, is selling out fast! Families, couples, singles and church groups are joining in the surge for the next Premier Christian Cruise. For more information, go to www.PremierChristianCruises.com or call 1-888-999-1099.

“We will sell out; there’s no question about that,” said Roy Morgan, Premier Christian Cruises partner. “It’s the best family vacation out there. The Music Boat 2005 cruise has everything – beautiful destinations, contemporary Christian concerts, luxury accommodations, great food and wholesome, family fun. What more could you ask?”

Call today and find out how to get your cabin for free! For more information, go to www.PremierChristianCruises.com or call 1-888-999-1099.

The First Annual Girls' Getaway Cruise

Call your best girlfriends and get in on the fun. The Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise – sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas on Nov. 10-13 - is filling up fast!

Women’s groups, mothers and daughters, friends who need a breather are making plans for this long weekend bash. You will set sail on Thursday, Nov. 10 and be home by Sunday evening, Nov. 13.

With such phenomenal artists as Sandi Patty, Kim Hill, Point of Grace and Kristy Starling, you will be singing the songs in your head long after the weekend is over. Laugh with comedian Chonda Pierce. Be refreshed by speaker Lisa Whelchel, starlet from TV’s “Facts of Life.” Get a new perspective on life with Susie Shellenberger, editor of the teen magazine “Brio.” Call your girlfriends and jump onboard this girl’s only get-a-way. Call 1-888-999-1099 or go online at www.premierchristiancruises.com

Chonda Pierce - "Queen of Clean Comedy"

Guaranteed to liven up the scene, the “Queen of Clean Comedy” Chonda Pierce is joining the Girl’s Get-a-way Cruise, Nov. 10-13. The first annual girls-only cruise will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas, offering an extended weekend for women of all ages!

Chonda took some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions about the upcoming cruise. She welcomed the chance to come aboard the Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise because, “for most of my career, my message has been for women,” she said, “…probably because I am one!! The best part about a Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise is the ability to male-bash in Jesus’ name!!!!! (Just kidding!)”

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Cruise Winner!

The winner of the WinterJam 2005 Cruise for Two is Veronica Cantero of Tampa, Florida. “Tell me this is not a joke,” she said, after hearing she had won the free cruise for The Music Boat 2005.

More than 10,000 people entered for a chance to win through the WinterJam 2005 concerts that swept the nation January through March. Congratulations to Veronica!

Online Booking!

Keep it simple!

Book your next cruise with a few, simple clicks. Log onto www.premierchristiancruises.com and follow a few easy steps to booking your next Premier Christian Cruise online. You can reserve your spot on The Music Boat 2005 or The Girls Get-a-way Cruise, For more information on the cruises, go to www.premierchristiancruises.com or call
1-888-999-1099
.

Premier Concert News

Concert of the Month!

The Healing Rain Tour

With sold-out crowds, this five-month tour features Michael W. Smith, a multi-Dove and Grammy-award-winning artist, along with his special artists Selah and Watermark. Whether it's a track from his new album, a worship anthem, or a classic song we all know by heart, Michael W. Smith brings more than a concert. He sparks a Holy-spirit inspired experience.

Click on the “Healing Rain Tour” link at www.premierproductions.com to see if he's coming to a town near you.

In April and May, “Healing Rain” will fall on these venues:

  • Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS
  • John Q Hammons Student Center, Springfield, MO
  • Dow Events Center,Saginaw, MI
  • Oil Palace, Tyler, TX
  • Pepsi Pavilion at the BI-LO Center, Greenville, SC
  • DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MS

Premier Productions Upcoming Tours

*Healing Rain Tour - Michael W. Smith, Selah & Watermark

*I Choose You Tour - Point of Grace, Scott Krippayne & Charity Von

*God Is Crazy About You Tour - Mark Lowry, Stan Whitmire & LordSong

*All Things New Tour - Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns & Chris Tomlin

*UnDone Tour - MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, The Afters & Monk & Neagle

*ONG Tour - Fernando Ortega, Bebo Norman & Sara Groves

For more information on these tours, please visit our website at www.PremierProductions.com

Book your Premier Christian Cruise on-line!

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Radio Station of the Month

“On-The-Air” Award – for the radio station that has demonstrated outstanding service to the Christian music industry, artists and audience.

Congratulations to KVNE 89.5 FM, based in Tyler, Texas!

Station manager Jonathan Martin accepted the award on behalf of the station.

“We are extremely excited and honored to be recognized by such a great organization,” said Martin. “We have known the guys at Premier for about five years. We appreciate the integrity that the guys demonstrate in their conduct.  We've found that Roy, Gary and their team are in it for the long-term.”

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Visit KVNE online at www.kvne.com.

Charity News

“Premier Foundation is … formed to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the medium of Christian music,” said Gary Gentry, administrator of Premier Foundation. “We give grants to churches, radio stations and groups that support the spread of the Gospel. This is our way of reaching out to people today and making an impact in the world long after we are gone.”

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It’s more than music … It’s ministry!