HUNTLAND, Tenn. – Zion Music Group recording artist The Gardners recently reached a booking agreement with The Ames Agency. Through the agreement, The Ames Agency will assist in booking select dates for the up and coming trio.

Amy Keaton Racel of the Ames Agency has been immersed in the Christian music industry for more than 11 years, including working with Sonny Simmons at Century II Promotions as the head of the company’s country music division. In addition to the Gardners, The Ames Agency is also assisting in booking for the Fox Brothers and the Pearly Gates.

“We are very excited about working with The Ames Agency”, mentioned Mitch Gardner of the Gardners. “She has a great love for this music and assisting artists in this area of their ministry.”

For more information on the Ames Agency, call 615-673-8908 or email amesagency@yahoo.com.

In addition, the Gardners are currently in the beginning stages of preparing for a new album. The group is expected to record the album later this summer.

The Gardners were recently the big winners at the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians (USAGEM) Awards ceremony. The Gardners were awarded Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, Song of the Year (“Great Big God” written by Mitchell Gardner), and the Southern Gospel Crown Jewel Award.

Fans are encouraged to listen for The Gardners’ current radio release, “More Than Anything Else” at Southern Gospel radio now. The Gardners will be releasing “No Other Name” to radio later this spring.

More information on the Gardners can be found at http://www.thegardners.com.