LYNN BECKMAN: Press/Reviews

LYNN BECKMAN

LOOKIN' DOWN THE ROAD

ANCHOR CROSS

Here's a wonderful talent now based in Maryland. If you like true-blue country a la story-telling-style then this is for you. Deep-velvet vocals (Lynn is a fella!) in the best Cash-Reeves tradition, the 21 engaging ballads have been commendably produced so deserve to be sought out by the devotee (especially for the Billy Walker tribute). The mainly self-penned 'easy listening' ballads are professionally paraded and delivered with tender heart. Over recent years, country radio DJs worldwide have taken this man seriously as his talent begs comparison with the best. Not lacking in experience because of past history, this latest CD is ample proof that he is a most competent and compelling talent. Guesting... are his son Tim, Lisa Meadows, and Ronnie Reno.

PAUL DAVIS www.pauldavisauthor.com www.newchristianmusic.co.uk www.ncmradioshow.com www.ukcma.org

A STATEMENT FROM LYNN BECKMAN
NCM RADIO MIKE AWARD-- 2006
COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR---USA
“This is a most cherished and humbling moment in my life, musical ministry and career, and I am truly grateful. I wish to thank Paul Davis; Laura Ewers; the DJs and media around the world; all my fans and friends; and all persons involved for your kind considerations in my behalf in presenting to me the 2006 NCM RADIO MIKE AWARD, as NCM COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR --USA. I am truly grateful, deeply humbled and very surprised. If I may be permitted, I wish to accept this award in memory of Grand Ole Opry Country Music Legend Mr. BILLY WALKER, his wife Bettie, and his two band members, Danny Patton and Charlie Lilly, dear friends all, who were tragically killed when their touring van wrecked on May 21, 2006. Billy and Bettie were very supportive of my music, and I appeared on various shows with Billy and The Tennessee Walker Band on the road and in Nashville. Billy and Bettie were the ones who first introduced me to NCM and made me aware of Mr. Paul Davis and his excellent work in Gospel and country music. It came about when a Gospel song I wrote and Billy recorded, entitled "FOR ME," was released world-wide on NCM. Billy and Bettie told me of their very high regard for Mr. Paul Davis. Again, I offer my most sincere thanks for this award, and I also offer my congratulations and best wishes to all of the other award winners and to NCM for its outstanding outreach in sharing the Word of God in song throughout the world.”

The New Christian Music Award (NCM) was presented in March, 2007, in England / UK.

BECKMAN TO RECEIVE NCM 2006 RADIO MIKE AWARD AS COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR. ARTIST ISSUES THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT TO BE READ IN ABSENTIA AT THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY BY GEORGE HAMILTON IV ON MARCH 03, 2007 IN BEDFORDSHIRE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, ENGLAND (UK)...

LYNN BECKMAN writes, “This is a most cherished and humbling moment in my life, musical ministry and career, and I am truly grateful. I wish to thank Paul Davis; Laura Ewers; the DJs and media around the world; all my fans and friends; and all persons involved for your kind considerations in my behalf in presenting to me the 2006 NCM RADIO MIKE AWARD, as NCM COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR --USA. I am truly grateful, deeply humbled and very surprised. If I may be permitted, I wish to accept this award in memory of Grand Ole Opry Country Music Legend Mr. BILLY WALKER, his wife Bettie, and his two band members, Danny Patton and Charlie Lilly, dear friends all, who where were tragically killed when their touring van wrecked on May 21, 2006. Billy and Bettie were very supportive of my music, and I appeared on various shows with Billy and The Tennessee Walker Band on the road and in Nashville. Billy and Bettie were the ones who first introduced me to NCM and made me aware of Mr. Paul Davis and his excellent work in Gospel and country music. It came about when a Gospel song I wrote and Billy recorded, entitled "FOR ME," was released world-wide on NCM. Billy and Bettie told me of their very high regard for Mr. Paul Davis. Again, I offer my most sincere thanks for this award, and I also offer my congratulations and best wishes to all of the other award winners and to NCM for its outstanding outreach in sharing the Word of God in song throughout the world.”

NEWS FLASH---NEWS FLASH--NEWS FLASH---NEWS FLASH:

"COME AND DINE" from Lynn Beckman's "SOMETHING Old..New..Borrowed..Blue" album debuted at a WHOPPING #1 on the New Christian Country Music chart the week of May 12, 2006, and it also came in at a DOUBLE-WHOPPING #5 the same week on the all-genre Euro Gospel Music Chart. It is Lynn Beckman's first #1 Gospel song ever. See the top 20 listing:

NCM COUNTRY CHART 2006
NCM Country Music Chart 12th May 2006
1. Lynn Beckman – Come And Dine
2. Calvary Quartet – Canaanland Is Just In Sight
3. Tompall Glaser & Jordanaires – Peace In The Valley
4. Gene & LaVada Triesch – Know Your Master
5. Lynden Childers – A Father’s Heart
6. Captain T (Tom Hunnicutt) – An Old Time Preacher
7. Clint Miller – It’s A Grief
8. Michael J. Ramplin – I’ve Stepped Over The Line
9. Bryan Chalker – Two Little Orphans
10. Randy Travis - Here I Am To Worship
11. Wes Davis - My Eyes Will See
12. Karen Taylor-Good - God's Refridgerator
13. Donny Richmond & Stonewall Jackson - Jesus Is My Lifeline
14. Karen Lynne - There Is A Reason
15. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder-I'm Ready To Go
16. Gus Eyre - Big John, Cash That Is
17. Tompall Glaser & Jordanaires - When They Ring Those Golden Bells
18. Paul Wheater - In My Father's House
19. Clint Miller & The Del McCoury Band - Wings Of A White Dove
20. Johnny Cash - Suppertime

"THERE'S A CROSS ON THE HILL" shot to the #2 slot on the New Christian Music / Euro Chart its first week to appear on the renowned international tabulation. In Addition, Lynn Beckman's "HE IS RISEN" also charted on the same list for the second year in a row, coming in at #20 for the same week. Following is the complete Top 20 listing:
NCM EASTER CHART
NCM Easter Chart week ending 10th March 2006
1. James Jube – Easterlight
2. Lynn Beckman – There’s A Cross On The Hill
3. Lynda Randle – Power In The Blood
4. Anamcaras – Hung On High
5. Barry & Terri Collecutt – Thank You For The Cross
6. Jerzy – Let’s Look Together
7. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Then Came The Morning
8. George Hamilton IV – Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone
9. Danny Owen - Watch The Lamb
10. Frank Lacy – The Old Rugged Cross
11. Vitamin F – Don’t Take Me Down
12. Philip Grimes-The Old Rugged Cross Is Still Standing
13. Gardiner Family-Resting Place
14. Jessy Dixon-Gone
15. Lynda Randle-The Old Rugged Cross
16. Lawson Spiller-No Greater Love
17. Linda Hargrove-I’ll Live On
18. Jeff Anderson-Open My Eyes
19. Nancy Honeytree-Call Of The Harvest
20. Lynn Beckman-He Is Risen

LYNN BECKMAN

A classic story-telling balladeer with a smooth, velvet-deep voice, let’s make it clear from the outset – Lynn is a guy! Born in West Virginia, he recorded on ‘D’ label (Houston, Texas)produced by Eddie Noack. A born-again Christian, he is now an ordained United Methodist clergyman.

NCM European Country Gospel Chart
W/E 11th March 2004
1.Billy Ray Cyrus–Did I Forget To Pray?
2.Billy Walker-For Me
3.Candy and Clint Miller & Del McCoury Band-Don’t Overlook Salvation
4.Mindy Schweiger-Cry Holy
5. Gerry Ford-What God Has Joined Together
6.Linda Hargrove-My One Only Desire
7.Gus Eyre-So Good To Me
8.Calvary Quartet-Then Came The Morning
9.George Collins-Standing ‘Neath The Cross
10.Randy Travis-Turn Your Radio On
11.Bryan Chalker-Cool Water
12.Gaither Homecoming Friends-There Shall Be Showers Of Blessing
13.Clint & Jordanaires with Del McCoury Band-Farther Along
14.Linda Hargrove-Pour It Out
15.Ernie Ashworth-Most Destructive Weapon
16.Kristen-When You Come Back To Me Again
17.Reggie Vinson-Your Wings Aren’t Broken
18.Keith Manley & Rhonda Gunn-You
19.Vangel-When He Cometh
20.Janis English-Psalm 148
21.Jimmy Payne-When Mama Prayed
22.George Hamilton IV & Moody Brothers-Little Country Church House
23.Ernie Ashworth-Tribute To God
24.Bob Black-Old Country Church
25.Stella Parton-Amazing Grace

BIG 16 PACK OF SONGS
LYNN BECKMAN
26 June 2004
MAJOR RECORDING MRC5448
Resonant deep-voiced vocalist, Lynn – a great songwriter - recorded this CD in the USA heartland. He employed many illustrious instrumentalist- sessioners, producing this commendable album project with a wonderful story-telling feel. His balladeering heart-orientated songs flow with great relish and delight. A name to watch! Deep-voiced Lynn incorporates his natural gifts into his life-call. Gaining steady US and UK releases, the attractive style dwells in gentle ballad terrain a la Jim Reeves, Billy Walker and Stu Phillips.
NOTE: THIS CD IS SOLD-OUT. NOT AVAILABLE NOW. SORRY.

SONGS OF THE HEART, HEAVEN & HOME
LYNN BECKMAN
26 June 2004

GOSPEL MGR5335
Lynn says that he concentrates on positive message songs whether doing country or gospel. His music touches, encourages, inspires, and draws. Nowadays, he considers himself to be more of a songwriter than a performer and hopes to continue to write and record. A timeless story-telling country balladeer with a downy, velvet-deep voice that at times reminds me of Jim Reeves and Stu Phillips - two of my favourites –at their best, Lynn is perhaps best at home in gospel music. An ordained United Methodist clergyman serving in West Virginia, he says, ‘I love to tell the story’! He sings secular country music very well too....

11 January 2005
CASTLES & CROWNS
SWANTON
A classic story-telling balladeer with a smooth, velvet-deep voice that at times reminds me of Jim Reeves and Stu Phillips - two of my favourites –at their best. Let’s make it clear from the outset – Lynn is a guy - a tough country singer. Lynn says that the reason that he likes country music is because it connotes a heart-felt feeling, tells a story, has a solid, discernable melody, is fun to sing and play, and comes from the grassroots. He recorded his first album in 1972 for ‘Major Records’ (Waynesboro, VA USA) followed by more recordings on the ‘D’ label (Houston, Texas) in the mid-1970s. This gem is not to be missed.

W/E 9th July 2004
1.Cheryl Dunn-My Rock
2.Gardiner Family-Love Grew Where The Blood Fell
3.Lynn Beckman-A Brand New Book
4.Steve Zuwala-So Help Me God
5.Clint Miller-Life’s Railway To Heaven
6.Michael & Christine Harcus-Far Side Banks of Jordan
7.Randy Travis & Mac Powell – Love Lifted Me
8.Amy Grant & Vince Gill-Nothing But The Blood
9.Bryan Chalker-Fair Weather Friend
10.Ed Mikrut-If It’s Not Worth Dyin’ For
11.Wes Davis-There For Me
12.Clint Miller & The Jordanaires-Rivers Of Babylon
13.Paul Wheater-Lead Me Gently Home
14.Cristy Lane & Tammy Stoller-Give Them All To Jesus
15.Gaither Vocal Band-I’m Gonna Sing
16.Addison Hayes-Mercy Home
17.Erv Lewis-Jesus Can
18.Jonathan Pierce-Run To You
19.Fred Leonard-Grandad’s Favourite Song
20.Jerry Arhelger-The Gardener
21.Clint Miller-Belshazzar
22.Dave Moody-Never Too Much
23.Vangel-Where The Roses Never Fade
24.Vernon Oxford-Let Your Light Shine
25.George Hamilton IV & Connie Smith-It Ain’t That Way
26.Gerald Crabb, Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White – I’ll Be Waiting For You
27.Fred Leonard-Eye To Eye
28.Reggie Vinson-Take Me To Your Heart
29.Clint Miller-Just Over The Hill
30.The Goodmans-I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey Now

NCM Christmas Chart w/e 2nd December 2005
1. Point Of Grace – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
2. Ian Anderson (aka Jethro Tull) & Frankfurt Neue Philharmonic Orchestra – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. Continentals & Phil Driscoll – O Come All Ye Faithful
4. Ken Byford – Beneath The Talmadge Bridge
5. Clint Miller – Christ In Our Christmas
6. Truth UK – Gift Of Life (A Christmas Song)
7. Jeanine Noyes – Rise Up Shepherds And Follow
8. Michelle Heritage – Shine
9. Terry Clark – This Christmas
10. Lee Whitaker – Prepare The Way
11. Vitamin F – The Word
12. Doug Gazlay featuring Amy Thorn – Mable’s Christmas
13. Paul Poulton – Angels From The Realms Of Glory
14. Amy Grant-God Is With Us
15. Ben Forde-Joy To The World
16. Nicole C Mullen-365
17. Larry Ford-Belleau Wood
18. Larry Norman-Angels We Have Heard On High
19. Wes Davis-Hark The Herald Angels Sing
20. Chris Stone-Light Of The World
21. Darlene Zschech & Hillsong Australia-The Reason Why
22. Paul Wheater-O Come All Ye Faithful
23. Michael W Smith & Christine Dente-Prepare A Place
24. Lynn Beckman with Rick Beckman-There Were No Toys
25. Reggie Vinson-Christmas Is
26. George Hamilton IV-Tell Me The Story
27. Terry Hazzard with Dave Price-Mary, Did You Know?
28. Clint Miller – Angels On High
29. Wes Davis-The First Night Of Christmas
30. The Messengers-The Gift

NCM Euro Christmas Chart (w/e 7 January 2004)
1.Reggie Vinson-Christmas Is
2.Lynn Beckman with Rick Beckman-There Were No Toys
3.Larry Ford-Belleau Wood
4.Paul Wheater-O Come All Ye Faithful
5.George Hamilton IV-Tell Me The Story
6.Larry Norman-Angels We Have Heard On High
7.Nicole C Mullen-365
8.Darlene Zschech & Hillsong Australia-The Reason Why
9.Chris Stone-Light Of The World
10.Amy Grant-God Is With Us
11.Wes Davis-Hark The Herald Angels Sing
12.Terry Hazzard with Dave Price-Mary, Did You Know?
13.Ben Forde-Joy To The World
14.Michael W Smith & Christine Dente-Prepare A Place
15.Wes Davis-The First Night Of Christmas
16.The Messengers-The Gift
17.Judy Leigh-Christmas Means Thinking Of Jesus
18.George Hamilton IV-In The Bleak Mid-Winter
19.Pat Boone-Tell Me The Story Of Jesus
20.Alan Herbert & Westbury C of E School-It’s Christmas Time

W/E 18th March 2005

1.Nancy Honeytree-Call Of The Harvest
2The Gardiner Family-Resting Place
3.Lynda Randle-The Old Rugged Cross
4.Philip Grimes-The Old Rugged Cross Is Still Standing
5.Jessy Dixon-Gone
6.Lynn Beckman-He Is Risen
7Linda Hargrove-I’ll Live On
8.The Messengers-Satan’s Monument
9.Lawson Spiller-No Greater Love
10.Bobby Smith-Sing His Praises
11.Jeff Anderson-Open My Eyes
12.Corey Brooks-The Power Of Christ
13.Joyola-Passion
14.George Hamilton IV & V & Skeeter Davis – We Will Meet Again
15.Larry Gatlin & Gaither
Homecoming Friends-Lay Them Down