From D.A. Johnson of Malaco Music Group:
***Official Statement***
Blackberry Records, Inc. (which is solely owned & operated by Doug
Williams, Melvin Williams & Henry Green a/k/a The Williams Brothers) has
moved its entire operations from McComb, MS to Jackson, MS. They sold
their office building in McComb and are currently in the process of
purchasing an office building in Jackson that already houses their recording
studio, Terminal Recording Studios, which they purchased over two (2) years
ago. The new building is three (3) times the size of the one they sold.
Doug Williams, who is President & CEO of the company says, “There
has been so many rumors and lies spread throughout the industry until we
felt that it was time that we set the record straight. This move was a
giant leap of faith and it was totally orchestrated by God. A move of this
magnitude only exemplifies the growth of the company. It is so much more
convenient for us now having Blackberry’s offices and the studio in the same
building.
Please know this, The Williams Brothers are NOT retiring, the
group is NOT breaking up, we did NOT lose Blackberry Records and no one’s
personal affairs has had anything WHATSOEVER to do with this move, as it has been rumored. After about three (3) years of contemplating it and praying
about it, the group has decided to take some time off the road to
concentrate on taking the record company to even greater heights and to give
more focus to the other artists who are signed to the label, but the
Brothers will be doing selective dates in the latter part of the year and
touring more extensively in 2007.”
In the words of Fred Hammond recently stated at 2006 Stellar Awards,
“To all of you who have been supporting our ministry and praying for us,
you’re like constant drops of rain in the springtime that helps our seeds to
grow. To all the HATERS who found such great joy in spreading the rumors
and lies, just know that it also takes DIRT for seeds to grow.”
God’s awesome promises are coming into fruition in 2006 and
miraculous, supernatural things are about to take place. Keep your eyes and
ears open because The Brothers are gonna be showing up on the Big Screen
(Movies) in the near future.
“GOD BLESS YOU ALL & KEEP PRAYING THAT HIS WILL BE DONE”
New Contact Info:
Blackberry Records, Inc.
370 Towne Center Blvd.
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone – (601)206-4600
Fax – (601)206-1777
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Sites: www.blackberryrecords.com
www.thewilliamsbrothers.com
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.