THE HOPPERS AND CANAAN RECORDS CLIMBING THE CHARTS!

Nashville, Tenn.---Canaan Records recent releases are quickly climbing several national charts. In just three weeks, The Hoppers debut release on Canaan, The Ride, has jumped from # 41 on SoundScan's Southern Gospel Chart to # 4 for the week ending on September 23, 2007. The Ride also entered top 50 on SoundScan's Christian Retail Chart, which represents all Christian products sold in CBA retail outlets, and top 125 on SoundScan's Christian Combined Chart, which represents all Christian products sold in both CBA and mainstream outlets.

The Ride features the Hoppers current radio release, "I'm Just Waiting For My Ride." The single debuted at #28 on the National Radio Chart for the month of November according to the Singing News Magazine. Radio DJs are invited to download "I'm Just Waiting For My Ride" at Canaan's special MPE website. The MPE site can be accessed through www.canaanrecords.com "contact us" section.

"'I'm Just Waiting For My Ride' is great music!. The Hoppers take the best of traditional Southern Gospel music - and with 50 years experience they know 'the best' - and mix in a modern musical style. The result is what today's Southern Gospel music should be and our listeners are loving it," stated Tim Euton of WAIJ in Grantsville, MD.

Canaan Revisited currently sits at # 32 on SoundScan's Southern Gospel Chart for the week ending on September 23, 2007. It jumped to the # 32 position in just three short weeks from # 91.Canaan Revisited contains classic favorites from legendary Southern Gospel groups such as the Cathedrals, the Happy Goodmans, the Florida Boys, the Inspirations, the Nelons and the Talleys.

Both projects can be purchased at www.canaanrecords.com.

The Hoppers and Canaan Records, who is home to the legendary family group, shared a successful week recently during the National Quartet Convention (NQC) in Louisville, KY. Monday started with the debut ride of the "Hopper Express," which consisted of free golf cart rides to and from Freedom Hall. Each rider was given a commemorative gold coin in celebration of the Hoppers' latest radio single. The inaugural ride was captured on video and can be found HERE!.

On Thursday, Kim Hopper was named Favorite Female and Favorite Soprano during the Singing News Fan Awards at a ceremony held in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. Kim was awarded the prestigious honors by fans and readers of the Singing News magazine.

The legendary Hoppers continued their winning streak on Friday during NQC. Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Michael took home Group of the Year, Album of the Year (The Ride), Male Vocalist of the Year (Dean Hopper), Female Vocalist of the Year (Kim Hopper) and the J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award (Claude Hopper) during SGN Scoops' Diamond Awards. Earlier that day, the group performed during the daily chapel service to a packed audience with overwhelming response. Later in the evening on main stage, they sang "I'm Just Waiting For My Ride" complete with video showcasing the writer Ronnie Hinson. The crowd awarded the Hoppers with a standing ovation.

Saturday proved to be a memorable day for each of the Hoppers, but especially Claude. In celebration of the family's 50 years of ministry, the original Hopper Brothers and Connie made an appearance during an afternoon showcase. The group performed songs from past to present. Canaan Records presented the family with a statue representing Jesus washing His disciple's feet.

NQC 2007 was the first National Quartet Convention for Canaan Records since their rebirth earlier this year. Attendees were invited to pick up Canaan's release, Canaan Revisited and t-shirts that read "Canaan's Back."

For more information on the Hoppers, check out www.thehoppers.com. For more information on Canaan Records, log on to www.canaanrecords.com.

The Hoppers
The Hoppers, whose name has been synonymous with traditional Gospel Music for over three decades, can certainly be labeled as the faithful and the devoted. This family has enjoyed many rewards of the faithful servant. These rewards are the result of constant faithfulness and continual rededication. While The Hoppers have enjoyed tremendous success through three decades, the `90s ushered in newfound accomplishments. Although this talented musical family has enjoyed many popular hit releases, their first Number One release came in 1990 with the song entitled "Here I Am." It stayed at the top of the charts for 4 months and was awarded song of the year for 1990.

In addition to enormous radio success, The Hoppers have enjoyed other national recognition. In 1981, The Hoppers represented Southern Gospel Music at the Religious Inaugural Celebration for President Ronald Reagan. Shortly thereafter they appeared at the National Rally to restore prayer in the public school system. On June 27, 1998 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta,GA, they performed a song for Bill Gaither's video series entitled "Shouting Time" that would forever change their life and their Ministry. They have toured with the Gaither Homecoming show that played to over 900,000 people per year in most major sports arenas around the country. They have also enjoyed much success as a result of many group and individual awards and accolades.

Canaan Records
Canaan Records, a division of Word Entertainment, a Warner/Curb company, was founded in 1965. The original Canaan Records' roster was home to many legendary Southern Gospel artists including The Cathedrals, The Happy Goodmans, The Florida Boys, The Inspirations, The Nelons and The Talleys. In early 2007, the renowned label along with its sister imprint, Canaanland Publishing, reemerged with the signing of Gospel music greats, The Hoppers. Word Entertainment leads the industry with over 50 years of music making history.