Double E Promotions has had the pleasure of being of service to some of the biggest names in music. Please visit our contact page to inquire about joining our exciting roster of talent. For booking services, visit the Talent Buyer Tab on the services page. * We do not offer booking for all artists on our roster.
Marty Raybon
Radio Promotion Only
Jimmy Fortune
Eddie Gordon
Cindy Hughlett
Brett Hill
Chris Caskey
Gerald Smith
Jamie Coulter
Jeff Dugan
Kris Miller
Rene' Jones
Johnny Jones
Barry McGee
Jeff Stansberry
Sandra Dee
Clinton Gregory
The Downs Family
Hannah Faith
The Waymasters
Jimmy Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He joined them first as a temporary replacement for Lew DeWitt, after DeWitt heard him singing at a ski resort and recommended him. Following an audition in Nashville, Jimmy was contacted by the Statler Brothers and performed his first show with them on January 28, 1982, in Savannah, Georgia. Due to the debilitating effects of Crohn's Disease, Lew was unable to return to the stage with the Statlers, and Jimmy was hired as a permanent replacement in August of 1982.
Fortune quickly lived up to his name. He wrote the group's second No. 1 hit, "Elizabeth," on their 1983 album Today, and followed that with two more No. 1 hits--"My Only Love" (from 1984's Atlanta Blue) and "Too Much On My Heart" (from 1985's Pardners in Rhyme). Fortune also wrote the top-10 hit "Forever" from 1986's Four for the Show and co-wrote the top-10 hit "More Than a Name on the Wall" from 1988's The Greatest Hits.
Jimmy has performed in all of the U.S. States, in Canadian Provinces, and in front of audiences as large as 100,000. He was part of the Statlers' annual Happy Birthday USA celebration in Staunton, Virginia, for 14 years. He also sang on many of the Statlers' gold, platinum, and double platinum recordings. Jimmy's career included The Nashville Network's popular "The Statler Brothers Show" which aired for seven seasons and debuted in 1991 as the highest rated show for the network. Jimmy was privileged to perform at the White House on two occasions, once for President Ronald Reagan, and once for President George H. W. Bush. He also presented a special gift to actress Elizabeth Taylor by singing his song "Elizabeth" to her for a birthday celebration.
Jimmy and The Statler Brothers were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007, and inducted into the CMA (Country Music Association) Hall of Fame in June 29, 2008.
After the Statler Brothers retired on October 26, 2002, Jimmy seized the opportunity to launch a solo career to share new music with his fans. His first solo CD, When One Door Closes, was released August 2003 on Audium/Koch. He released a gospel album, I Believe, in June 2005, a Christmas CD, Feels Like Christmas, in 2006, a live concert DVD in 2007 and another country CD, "Windows" in 2009. Jimmy is currently living in Nashville, writing for Melrose Entertainment, and touring.
The Downs Family is a Southern Gospel music group from Booneville, Mississippi. They have been singing together for years at concerts, churches and special events accross the southern United States. Over the years The Downs Family has taken the stage with some of the best known groups in gospel music such as: The Crabb Family, The Perrys, The Freemans, The Sons Family, The Shepherds and more. No matter if The Downs Family is performing on stage in a big coliseum or in a little country church somewhere, one thing remains the same, they love to sing & share the good new of Jesus with others.
Members of The Downs Family are: Scotty and Teresa Downs; their daughters, Kayla Wade and Meagan Thomas and their cousin Will Downs. Rev. Scotty Downs plays the lead guitar, sings, drives for the group, and writes songs. Teresa Downs plays the bass guitar, sings and writes songs. Kayla Wade plays the drums and sings. Kayla has one daughter, Lily Kate; born November 16, 2009. Meagan Thomas provides the percussion and sings. Meagan has two children, four-year-old son, Taylen Lang, and two-year-old daughter, Braylen Hope. Will Downs plays the rythm guitar. Will is the son of Wade & Rita Downs. He is a junior at Kossuth High School.
SONGWRITER GERALD SMITH IS ORIGINALLY FROM STATESBORO GA AND HAS RESIDED IN NASHVILLE TN SINCE 1985. A PROLIFIC WRITER , SMITH PENNED SUCH NUMBER ONE HITS AS "WHAT PART OF NO" FOR LORRIE MORGAN AND "EVERY SECOND FOR COLLIN RAYE. HE'S ALSO WRITTEN SONGS FOR GEORGE STRAIT, GEORGE JONES , JOHNNY RODRIQUEZ , JUSTIN MCBRIDE AND MANY OTHERS
GERALD IS A GRADUATE OF GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WITH A BS DEGREE IN EDUCATION. KNOWN AS THE "GEORGIA QUACKER" FROM THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED HEE HAW SHOW , GERALD HAS PERFORMED ON STAGE WITH SUCH GREATS AS BARBARA MANDRELL, JERRY REED, RICKY VAN SHELTON, WAYLON JENNING, GEORGE LINDSEY, BUCK TRENT, ROY ACUFF, PERCY SLDGE, GRANDPA JONES, MIKE SYNDER , T GRAHAM BROWN , MINNIE PEARL, LULU ROMAN , RONI STONEMAN AND MANY MORE. HE APPEARED AS THE GEORGIA QUACKER ON THE HEE HAW SHOW AND NASHVILLE NOW SHOWS BACK IN THE 70'S AND 80'S.
MOST RECENTLY GERALD HAS TEAMED WITH LEADING GOSPEL PROMOTIONAL COMPANY, DOUBLE E PROMOTIONS, DEBUTING ON THE CHRISTIAN COUNTRY CHARTS WITH A SONG ABOUT HIS FATHER CALLED, "SHORTY WAS A BIG MAN" WHICH REACHED ALL THE WAY TO¬ #2. GERALD’S SECOND RELEASE WITH DOUBLE E PROMOTIONS, "ONE OF US " REACHED THE TOP 25. HIS NEW CHRISTIAN COUNTRY CD IS CALLED "BORN AGAIN" WHICH HE CO-WROTE WITH DOUG FLOWERS HIS LONG TIME PICKING PARTNER AND FRIEND FROM THE COLLEGE DAYS AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN. GERALD IS CURRENTLY A STAFF WRITER IN NASHVILLE FOR MELODY ROUNDUP MUSIC.
Eddie has been performing Gospel Music for over 18 years. As a singer/ songwriter, Eddie writes and performs with his band and often performs a variety of music, including country gospel, bluegrass, soul, contemporary, and comedy. Gordon has been actively involved in several different roles in the church ministry; however carrying the gospel through his music has always been his true passion. Gordons Mission Statement is: To reach as many people with the gospel of Jesus Christ as possible.
While serving in the air force, Johnny was selected for "The Command Performance", a variety show that toured throughout the U.S. entertaining the troops.
After his tour of duty, this singer/songwriter/musician, returned to his home state of West Virginia, where he performed solo as well as working with different bands. Jones worked radio, TV, clubs and many social events as well as doing some recording. Eventually, he landed in Nashville, forming his own band that toured several states and Canada. Johnny once again is performing, playing guitar, banjo and harmonica on his current gospel CD. He says cancer gave him an attitude adjustment and he sees working for Jesus as the only possible cure.
Jeff Dugan was born and raised in South Louisiana. His father worked hard to support his family. He refinished hardwood floors and worked for the Sheriff’s Dept. Times were tough and he had a wife and four sons to feed. Jeff was the third son and somewhat of an “attention hogâ€, in his own words. School wasn’t easy and he seemed to always be in trouble. His family did not attend church, instead they would go on “Sunday rides†and stop and fish along the way.
As a teenager he got involved with some friends in a band and found that although he was the bass player, he could sing. He began imitating country vocalists like: Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, John Conlee and became quite good at it. His parents allowed him to go and sing in local bars at the age of 16. Somewhere along the way he began to dream of becoming a Country Music Star. He lived alot like the songs he sang. He played music three nights a week and fished or hunted the rest of the time. Then along came the record executive, Barry Beckett, who finally gave him the break he had been hoping for. He went off to Nashville and recorded on the Warner Bros. label in the late 80’s. He opened for some of the biggest stars; Reba, Ronnie Milsaps, & Lee Greenwood. But things did not go his way. A change at the record label rearranged everything for Jeff. Only two singles were released and his album never made it out the door.
He went back to Louisiana disappointed and disillusioned. He continued to sing in the clubs and handled it the only way he knew how. He drank, performed, he fished and he waited for another opportunity. He moved to Nashville in 1992 and made another attempt to land a record deal. He sang demos and hoped someone would give him another shot. But it didn’t happen and he got an offer to return to Louisiana and go back to work in a club. He married his wife, Sherry, in 1993, and shortly thereafter he quit the nightclub scene. He went to work as a hardwood flooring contractor, a craft he had learned from his father. After all, he needed a real job to pay the bills, but the dream was still there. He eventually put together another band and began singing on the weekends. The extra money was needed and he enjoyed being back on stage. One night he was approached by some business men who wanted to develop him and get him a record contract. So once again, Jeff recorded, he worked on his “image†and they even “showcased†him to Nashville record labels. There was talk, there was interest, but still no deal.
Jeff always had a desire to own his own nightclub. He decided to go into partnership with a local business man and they remodeled a nightclub and opened it in 1999. His wife, Sherry, wasn’t "for" the idea, but she knew he wouldn’t be happy unless he gave it a try. It was called the “Stockyard Saloon†and it was located just outside of Lafayette, La. It was exciting, and sort of satisfied his desires to be a star. After all, it was the biggest club around, and he was opening for all of the concerts there. He booked some of the best in Country Music: Trace Adkins, John Conlee, Brad Paisley, LeAnn Womack, Lone Star…….but like everything else, it didn’t satisfy him for very long. He was staying out later and later, drinking and doing things that were taking a toll on his marriage. He finally stopped and took a good long look at himself. In the late fall of 2000, he went to the club, opened a concert for John Anderson, then walked off the stage and out the back door….and never returned.
Now here’s another part of the story. As was mentioned before, Jeff had never attended a church other than for a funeral or a wedding. He had a lot to learn, and he was a little self conscious at first, actually he was very self conscious at church. He worried about what other people would think about him. He was pleasantly surprised that for such a large church in his home town, he didn’t see anyone he knew. Boy was he wrong! It was as if God was protecting him and knew he needed to be eased into this “church sceneâ€. After a couple of visits when he was feeling comfortable, people began to pop up all over the place at church that he knew and they were thrilled to see him in church. It was Easter season and this church had a Easter Musical every year. At one of the performances, Jeff walked down front and gave his life to Christ! He was so moved by the realization that Christ had given His life for him and he needed a savior! Shortly thereafter, he was baptized and the real journey began. The next time they did the Easter play, Jeff and his family were in the play and eventually he was singing in church.
Kris' songs are all expressions of her intimate communion with the Lord. At 17, she began to walk like Jesus on the road in faith. Just like the disciples of 2000 years ago, she was called to go to the highways and byways and preach the gospel of peace. Take no shoes, no script, no purse worthy of a thief She traveled for years going into all parts of the world giving everything she had to those in need. Through that experience came hundreds of songs of devotion, faith and lessons on how to pass through this world and stay in Love. Kris is now reaching out to the world with her songs to share the wisdom and comfort given to her. Her music is being played worldwide and is bringing a refreshing spirit to all those that hear her.
Founder and former lead singer of the Grammy award-winning hit group Shenandoah, Marty Raybon offers a full spectrum of vocal entertainment. His talents are unmatched, whether he's singing country, gospel or his personal favorite, bluegrass. He has become one of country music's busiest artists, performing over 100 shows per year between the United States and Canada.
Everyone who hears Raybon knows he has a voice to be reckoned with. Dating back to his early days in his home state of Florida he sang in his family's bluegrass band. Like so many other bluegrass artists, the grind of part-time playing and full-time work eventually got old and in 1984 Raybon headed for Nashville.
Singer, Songwriter and Auctioneer, Jeff "Ding" Stansberry, joined Melody Roundup Music as a staff songwriter in November of 2009. He grew up with Clinch Mountain as a scenic backdrop in the small town of Rutledge, TN. He writes Country, Christian and Gospel music. Stansberrys singing career began as a member of The Cousins Four quartet at the age of 8. Influenced by such country greats as Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson and Ricky Skaggs he acknowledges his mother as his greatest inspiration. He enjoys both the performing and creative songwriting aspects of the music industry. The self-penned song, Carry Me, is his debut single release.
Cindy Hughlett's Inspirational Christian Music is from the heart with a message that lifts the spirit. Cindy was born in Texas, her daddy was a preacher of a little country church. She was blessed with his sense of hummer, the only girl of three brothers who would hold her down, put bologna on her face and let the dog lick it off. (And it did take all three of them to do so.) She learned early on to be easy going and not take life too seriously. Cindy was singing by the time she could talk and began piano lessons when she was six years old. Married to Kirk, two sons, a daughter in law and recently a little granddaughter, who she hopes to have singing with her by the time she is three.
As a Musician, Comedian (2007 & 2008 CCMA/ICM "Comedian of the year") and Dramatist, Barry loves to entertain and minister. For the past twenty-two years, He has lived his dream. Barry McGee has served the Lord for over 20 years! He is Ordained and or credentialed with: Motor Racing Outreach, Racers for Christ, National Fellowship of Raceway Ministries, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, "Volunteer Nascar chaplain" Currently Assoc. Chaplain for Richard Petty Motorsports, Former Chaplain for Richard Childress Racing/Bill Davis Racing, Former Platform artist with Chuck Colson's "Prison Fellowship" Washington, DC.
Barry is approved and available for "Upward " Basketball bookings. Only a select few entertainers have been approved for this.
Sandra Dee grew up in San Marcos, TX, with twelve brothers and sisters. She now lives in San Antonio, TX, and is married to Charlie Mahone. They have three daughters, one son, three granddaughters, two grandsons, and three son-in-laws. Dee grew up in a home where her family faithfully attended church, Bible camp meetings, and tent revivals. Although she had been carried to church in her youth, Dee said she did not turn her life over to the Lord until she was 25 years old. One night I found myself crying out to God. I told Him that if He really did exist I wanted Him to come into my life and change it. Around two months later, I found a church, where I was baptized and began my new walk with the Lord.
Born in Martinville, Virginia, Clinton Gregory came from a long line of fiddle players. Once in Nashville, he was quickly hired as fiddle player for Dennis Robbins, the McCarters and Suzy Bogguss, often winding up on the road for more than 200 days a year. In 1990 Step One Records signed him to their label. His first debut, a version of the Jimmie Davis classic, 'Nobody's Darlin' But Mine'. What followed was a string of country hits. 'Couldn't Love Have Picked a Better Place to Die', 'One Shot at a Time', and the Top 20 hit, 'Play Ruby Play'...also a hit video on CMT and TNN, they showcased the pure talent and traditional country style of Clinton Gregory. He's keeping audiences intrigued, entertained and totally satisfied.
If a contest for the most unusual man were held, Gospel singer/songwriter Jamie Coulter would have a good
chance of winning. Jamie who is a grown man who is only thirty six inches tall, weighs about 57 pounds, uses a skateboard to walk, and is a man who has lived a most unusual life.
When you hear Jamie sing or preach and you feel the energy, you know that ounce for ounce he has as much vitality as any human you have ever seen. Jamie's devotion, talent and showmanship have opened many doors as he travels Nationally and internationally singing and presenting a message of hope and joy in the Lord.
Originally from the mountains of North Carolina, the Waymasters have grown from small town, local church favorites to one of the most popular southern and traditional gospel music groups in the country. Always striving to put God first in all they do, the group is known for their humble approach and spirit filled harmony. The Waymasters have been nominated for a total of five USAGEM awards over the years including Album of the Year, Group of the Year, and twice for Song of the year.
Tommy Frizsell : Bass vocal & mandolin
Chewie MacMahan : Baritone vocal & lead guitar
Darrell Frizsell : Lead vocal & banjo / rhythm guitar
Tim Rynolds : High tenor vocal & bass guitar
Harold Frizsell : Tenor vocal & rhythm guitar
Danny Frizsell : Vocals & dobro / rhythm guitar
Rene's first Christian Country single was released to radio in March, 2005 by GodsChild Records. Since then, Rene has had several songs to chart in the Top 10 of the Christian Country and Country Gospel charts. His single Rockin On The Front Porch went to #1 in January, 2009. He has appeared in Music City News, Power Source and Christian Voice magazines. He and his wife have made several television appearances including TCT Network and Touching the World Ministries. Rene was bestowed the honor of receiving the 2007 and 2009 Male Vocalist of the Year Awards, the 2008 Soloist of the Year Award, and the prestigious 2009 Christian Country Crown Jewel Award by the US Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians.
Brett His is an award winning music evangelist. Most recently Brett was name the King Country 2010 Prestigious Entertainer of The Year!
Life always has a purpose, and Brett believes that his purpose is to always enhance the lives of others. When ever a human life is in distress, it is the responsibility of others to calm the storm in that person's life. We don't always know how we're going to do it, but we always have the ability to bring peace to those who need it. Because of that, Evangelists all around the world continue to give it all for the sake of giving one more person the chance to know what it feels like to have a relationship with the one who gave His life in their place.
The son of self taught musicians, Bobby and Joyce Caskey, Kentucky native, Chris Caskey was exposed at an early age to Bluegrass and hard core Country Music, regularly attending KY dance halls and soaking up the live music atmosphere.
It was there, watching the local bands that Chris learned the importance of how to perform and work a crowd and also where his passion for music would really take hold. At the age of nine Chris’ parents started to notice his fascination with music and would give him his first guitar, an old Harmony. It wouldn’t be long before he would master the instrument, playing with his first band by the age of eleven and later performing with as many as three at a time in high school.
Following graduation, Chris would tour with several bands throughout KY and by the late 80’s, would begin perfecting his vocal skills, creating demos in his home studio. After sending his demos to Nashville Producers, Publishers and Record Labels, he caught the ear of Bob Stegall at Jen Eri Lin Music Publishing and made the move to Nashville.
The move would prove fateful, subsequently teaming him with Carson Chamberlain, whom would score an artist development deal for Chris with Mercury Records by 1998. Unfortunately, major labels can change artistic direction with the wind and regardless of his talent he would lose his development deal.
The disappointment carried Chris back home but the music didn’t stop. He continued to perform with various bands across KY and found himself being rediscovered nearly ten years later by Nashville’s Artist to the Stars, Corey Frizzell.
Frizzell may be best known for his artistic collaboration with some of today’s biggest names in Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music but he also happens to have Country Music blood running through his veins. As the nephew of Country Stars, David & Lefty Frizzell and the son of Country Gospel Artist, Allen Frizzell, former husband to Shelly West, daughter of the late great Dottie West, Corey knows a great singer when he hears one. And that’s what he hears in KY native, Chris Caskey.
After first hearing Caskey at an event at the KY Music Hall of Fame in Aug of 09’, Frizzell quickly began working in Nashville to put a Chris Caskey project together. By November of this year Frizzell successfully attained investment and put together a winning team to record, market and promote Caskey, launching his first single “God’s Pocket†to radio, debuting in January of 2011 on TCM Records.
When your granddaddy is the pastor and your father is the music director of a small country church, it is just a matter of time before you are asked to sing for the service. For Hannah Faith it began at age four.
Blessed by God with a strong voice, perfect pitch and love of music she soon became a regular contributor to Sunday morning worship. From there she honed her talent performing in talent shows, school productions, beauty pageants and living room variety shows. Always wowing audiences and winning hearts. Now at the ripe age of ten, Hannah is taking her music to a bigger audience and reaching more people for the Lord.
Hannah Faith was honored to open for the headliner southern gospel group, "The Perrys" last October in Renfro Valley, Ky. She garnered a Top 5 nomination for the 2010 Inspirational Country Music (ICM) Youth In Music Award and a Top 05 nomination for Rising Star Horizon (under 13) at 2011 Agape Fest King Country Awards.
Her first single "Angel Wings" was released to Christian Country radio stations in January 2010 and made it to #37 on the Power Source Top 100 Christian Country Chart. Hannah released her second single "What If He's Right" in June 2010 and it was #19 in December on the Power Source Top 100 Christian Country Chart.
Besides singing for the Lord, Hannah loves to play Dixie Youth girls softball.
