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NEWS: Monday May 08 - 2008

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DOTTIE RAMBO KILLED IN BUS ACCIDENT

BUS DRIVER, MANAGER AND OTHERS SUFFER INJURIES

DOTTIE REMEMBERED

DAYWIND'S ED LEONARD: "MARCIA HENRY IS AN ANOINTED SONGWRITER"

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DOTTIE RAMBO KILLED IN BUS ACCIDENT

BUS DRIVER, MANAGER AND OTHERS SUFFER INJURIES

The Missouri State Higway Patrol reports that gospel singer/songwriter Dottie Rambo died in an early Sunday morning (05/11/08) bus crash. Patrol officers say Dottie's private bus was traveling southwest on I-44 about two miles east of Mt Vernon, MO.. when the vehicle ran off the roadway, striking the guard rail and finally hitting an embankment. Reports say it's unclear if the 2:00 am accident was weather-related.

Radio host Paul Heil (The Gospel Greats).. says Dottie's former husband, Buck Rambo, told him: "Dottie was apparently asleep in her bunk at the time of the mishap. The force of the impact apparently threw her to the floor, causing injuries which proved fatal."

Here's an update on the condition of others, on the coach, who were taken to St Johns Hospital in Springfield, MO: Dottie's manager Larry Ferguson suffered two broken legs, a broken jaw and other injuries..he is scheduled for surgery today (05/12/08).. and is presently listed in stable condition. Ferguson's wife and two sons were injured in the mishap.. 8 year old Christian remains in the hospital with multiple cuts and bruises, 3 year old Pierce and Larry's wife, Judy.. were treated and released.

Bus driver.. Ronnie Meadows and product manager/webmaster Chris Barnes remain hospitalized with numerous injuries.. Please pray for all the familes,. and especially for these two men. Our reporter, in Missouri, Cliff Cerce.. says Meadows and Barnes are in critical condition.

Rambo's booking agent.. Beckie Simmons (BSA Agency) told reporters that the singer was enroute from Illinois to Texas. She was to have appeared Sunday at the Fountain Of Life Church in North Richland Hills with Lulu Roman and Naomi Sego, as part of the "Golden Girls of Gospel Music Tour." Simmons adds: "She was a giant in the gospel music industry." Dottie Rambo was 74.

ADDITIONAL: Artists and industry friends are leaving remembrances and messages on a special Dottie Rambo tribute page. Fans may visit and read the comments at www.southerngospelreporter.com/dottietribute

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DOTTIE REMEMBERED

A memorial website has been authorized by Rambo Evangelistic Association.. The site, www.dottierambomusic.com is available for friends to write their own personal Dottie Rambo stories,.. and include notes to her loved ones. Dottie wrote over 2,000 songs that touched lives around the world and this is a place to share your story.

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DAYWIND'S ED LEONARD: "MARCIA HENRY IS AN ANOINTED SONGWRITER"

Marcia Henry has signed an exclusive songwriting agreement with Daywind Music Publishing. Henry,.. writer of the recent #1 song from Karen Peck and New River, �Last Night� ..and the Perrys� new single.. �The Potter Knows The Clay,� says: "I am looking forward to this association with Daywind Publishing. I hope to see more of my songs finding their way to the right artists and I believe Rick Shelton is passionate about that very thing."

Shelton, expressed his excitement with the addition. �I am delighted to welcome Marcia Henry into the Daywind family. Her writing consistently continues to impact Southern Gospel Music and the lives of those who are fortunate enough to experience her songs. Marcia�s melodies and lyrics spring from a deep well of Living Water that refreshes and encourages the listener who thirsts for hope. We are blessed to support this talented songwriter.�

Daywind Records President, Ed Leonard, states, �Marcia Henry is an anointed songwriter. I am very excited that she chose Daywind to assist in her songwriting ministry. We look forward to a long relationship with her."

visit www.daywind.com

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