John Sines Jr.

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John Sines Jr
John Sines Jr in concert August 2011
John Sines Jr in concert August 2011
Background information
Birth nameJohn Barry Sines Jr[1]
Born (1968-10-15) October 15, 1968 (age 52)
OriginBedford, Virginia, United States
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1984–present
LabelsOMAR Records
Music Row-Nashville
America's New Artist
Blaze Records
Majors Recording
Associated actsThe Country Adjustment Band
Websitehttp://johnsinesjr.com

John Barry Sines Jr (born October 15, 1968 in Bedford, Virginia) is an American country music singer-songwriter.

Biography[]

John Sines Jr was born and raised in Bedford, Virginia. His father, John Sines Sr and his mother Sandra Bryant performed locally as country musicians and influenced him to begin playing music as well. Sines learned to play guitar and started writing songs at the age of 14. Sines started The Country Adjustment Band while in high school with his brother Sammie Sines. He has four sisters, Rhonda May Long, Brandy Sines, Crystal Sines and McKenzie Sines. He married Patricia Stinnett in 1988 and they have three children, Jonathan Sines, Zachary Sines and Savannah Sines.[2] Sines currently performs as a Christian artist, advocating the cause of Christ.[3]

Musical career[]

1984: The Country Adjustment Band[]

In April 1984 he founded The Country Adjustment Band in Goode, Virginia with original members, his brother Sammie Sines & George Marshall. In the early 1990s, band members had changed and the group recorded their first project "Crazy 'Bout Country" in a tobacco barn in Brookneal, Virginia. By 1994 the band had recorded their second project "Barstools & Guitars". By 1998, he shifted from a band effort to a solo career.

2001: The Black No. 3 (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)[]

February 19, 2001, he wrote "The Black #3" (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt). March 3, 2001, the song was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee on America's New Artist record label. Sines was then signed to Music Row – Nashville & his CD would be distributed by Select-O-Hits out of Memphis, Tennessee on April 17, 2001.[4] A music video for "The Black #3" (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt was released and appeared on Great American Country Television. Sines appeared in the August 7, 2001 print issue of Country Weekly as one of many country artist paying tribute to Dale Earnhardt.[5] He appeared in Country Music Live along with the team that created the music video for the Dale Earnhardt tribute. Sines had 4 national releases off this project, "The horse that they rode in on", "All she left me was alone", "The Black #3" (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt) & "keep loving this one".[6] Sines appeared on Music City 103.3 WKDF with Carl P Mayfield in March 2001 and was invited on air to join the P Team at 2001 NASCAR Busch Series inaugural Pepsi 300 was held April 14, 2014 at Nashville Superspeedway.[7] He was invited to appear in June 2001 at Lupus 2001, in Orlando, Florida alongside of Marc Anthony, Lionel Richie, Howie Dorough and the Backstreet Boys to support the Dorough Lupus Foundation.[8][9] In December 2002, he would be invited to appear with Sherman Hemsley on Carnival Cruise Lines.[10]

2006: Sines of Conviction[]

By 2006, he would write & record his first gospel CD and third studio project called "Sines of Conviction" recorded on his own label OMAR Records. Three songs were released nationally from this project and reached the independent charts in Christian country music. "The man behind the hammer" would be his first release and would reached number four in 2007 and would be accompanied by a music video by the same name. His second release, "Live another day" would become his first number one single in August 2007.[11] His third single "Blinded Eyes" also reached number one in December 2007.[12] "Blinded Eyes" would also reach number one in Canada on Riverside Country in January & February 2008.[13][14] He was nominated by the Inspirational Country Music Association (ICMA) for Male Vocalist of the Year in 2007.[15] "Blinded Eyes" was nominated as Song of the Year by the ICMA in 2008.[16] That same year the ICMA would also nominate him for Male Vocalist of the Year.[17] Sines appeared on the cover of Powersource Magazine in August 2008.[18] He also appeared on the nationally televised 13th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM's) on November 4, 2007 at the Acuff Theater in Nashville as an award presenter for 'Vocal Group of the Year' alongside of Laura Bryna and Sue Allan Cooper.[19]

2008: ALIVE[]

In 2008, he recorded a live cd called "ALIVE" at Staunton River High School in Moneta, Virginia. "Walking with Jesus" would be the only release from this project. A music video for "Waiting on You" was recorded in front of a live crowd at Cattle Annie's in Lynchburg, Virginia.

2012: Better Days[]

In 2012 he completed "Better Days" and no singles was released. The CD includes "Sing, (In The Midnight Hour)", a song Sines wrote after hearing evangelist David Ring preach a sermon on Acts 16.

2014: Sines of the Season[]

In 2014, Sines recorded his first Christmas cd, "Sines Of The Season".

Singles[]

Year Single Peak Position

PS Top 20

Album
February 2000 "The horse that they rode in on" — "The Black #3" – (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)"
March 2001 "The Black #3" – (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)" — "The Black #3" – (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)"
August 2001 "All She Left Me Was Alone" — "The Black #3" – (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)"
December 2001 "It's about the baby" —
August 2006 "The man behind the hammer" 4 "Sines of Conviction"
March 2007 "Live another day"[11] 1 "Sines of Conviction"
August 2007 "Blinded Eyes"[12] 1 "Sines of Conviction"
July 2009 "Walking with Jesus" — "ALIVE"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos[]

Year Single
2001 "The Black #3" – (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)[20]
2006 "The man behind the hammer"[21]
2008 "Waitin' On You"[22]

Rock Pike Baptist Church[]

In June 2013 John became the pastor of Rock Pike Baptist Church in Forest, Virginia. He became an ordained minister in December 2013.

Music ministry[]

Sines travels as an evangelist to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music.[23][24][25][26][27][28][29] He has worked with faith base related ministries "Victory Weekend Ministries" and "Racing with Jesus Ministries".[30][31] Sines appeared on syndicated cable shows "HIS Country Music" in Gilroy, California & "WPRZ-FM Praise Gathering and Concert" on "Virginia Living Television".[32][33] Sines performs annually for the Amherst County Sheriffs Department to assist the D.A.R.E program.[34] He has also appeared to help raise awareness for FASASD, Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.[35] Sines also lends his talents to assist families in need.[36][37] Sines was invited to perform at Union Congregational Church in Rockville, Connecticut to help Jacob's Well Coffeehouse celebrate their 20th year in the ministry.[38][39]

Controversy[]

In November 2015 Sines gained national media attention with Todd Starnes of the Fox News Channel after he refused to comply with a ban on religious music by the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. Sines was told that he could not sing religions songs during a scheduled performance for hospitalized veterans, which also got the attention of TheBlaze, The Washington Post and Fox Business Network – The Intelligence Report with Trish Regan.[40][41][42][43][44] On December 19, 2015, Sines performed for the veterans without incident.[45]

References[]

  1. ^ Allmusic, "'John Sines, Jr'", August 1, 2014, online at allmusic
  2. ^ Nielsen Business Media, "Lifeline – Country Singer Welcomes Baby", July 21, 2001, online at Billboard Magazine
  3. ^ "WPRZ's First Praise Gathering and Concert with John Sines Jr. was a great success!" (PDF). Wprz.org. August 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  4. ^ Billboard Magazine, "The Black #3 Nationally Released", May 5, 2001, online at Billboard Magazine
  5. ^ Billboard Magazine, "STARS REMEMBER EARNHARDT ", August 7, 2001, Country Weekly Magazine
  6. ^ Bedford Bulletin, "Anniversary of Earnhardt’s death fuels interest in local singer’s recording", February 23, 2011, online at Bedford Bulletin
  7. ^ "Looking back" (PDF). Sections.lcni5.com. p. 3. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  8. ^ Backsteet.net, "Marc Anthony, Aaron Carter & More To Perform At Lupus 2001", May 4, 2001, online at Backstree.net
  9. ^ Orlando Sentinel, "Dorough Lands Stars To Help Fight Lupus", May 13, 2001, online at Orlando Sentinel
  10. ^ Backsteet.net, "Cruising With The Stars", October 2002, online at Cruise Travel
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b Powersource Music, "'Live Another Day' Number 1, August 2007", 2007, online at Powersource Music (By Rich Miller)
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b Powersource Music, "'Blinded Eyes' Number 1, December 2007", 2007, online at Powersource Music (By Rich Miller)
  13. ^ Powersource Music, "'Blinded Eyes' Number 1 in Canada, January 2008", January 2008, online at Riverside Country (By Jason Farris)
  14. ^ Powersource Music, "'Blinded Eyes' Number 1 in Canada, February 2008", February 2008, online at Riverside Country (By Jason Farris)
  15. ^ About.com, "'John Sines, Jr' Nominated For 2007 Male Vocalist" Archived July 12, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, 2007, online at About.com (By Kim Jones)
  16. ^ Christian New Wire, "'Blinded Eyes' Nominated For 2008 Song Of The Year", 2008, online at Christian News Wire (By Kim Dettwiller)
  17. ^ Christian New Wire, "'John Sines, Jr' Nominated For 2008 Male Vocalist", 2008, online at Christian News Wire (By Kim Dettwiller)
  18. ^ Powersource Magazine, "'John Sines, Jr' A Living Testimony", August 11, 2008, online at Riverside Country (By Vickie Gardner)
  19. ^ Standard Newswire, "Performers and Presenters Added to the 2007 Inspirational Country Music Awards", Added August 14, 2014, online at Standard Newswire (By Kim Dettwiller)
  20. ^ ""John Sines Jr – The Black #3 (A tribute to Dale Earnhardt)" video". YouTube channel. Retrieved April 5, 2001.
  21. ^ ""John Sines Jr – The Man Behind The Hammer" video". YouTube channel. Retrieved May 5, 2006.
  22. ^ "John Sines Jr – Waitin' On You". YouTube channel. Retrieved November 5, 2008.</
  23. ^ Cowboy Church, "'Cowboy church' reined in", May 12, 2006, online at The Roanoke Times
  24. ^ Hazel Kinder Lighthouse Theater, "John Sines Jr – Inspirational Country Concert in Columbia", September 5, 2009, online at Eventful
  25. ^ Bluetoad, "Inside Columbia Magazine Prime", September 5, 2009, online at Inside Columbia Magazine
  26. ^ Cup-O-Joy, "John Sines, Jr at Cup O Joy in Green Bay", August 16, 2013, online at Green Bay Nightlife
  27. ^ Lighthouse Ministry, "Lighthouse Ministry Presents: “Music / Movie in the Park”", April 13, 2013, online at American Towns
  28. ^ Jacob's Well, "Country Singer From Virginia Performing On May 2", April 13, 2014, online at Hartford Courant
  29. ^ Jacob's Well Christian Coffeehouse, "Country Singer From Virginia Performing On May 2", April 12, 2014, online at Patch.com
  30. ^ Bristol Motor Speedway,"BMS, Victory Weekend Ministries Offering Christian Entertainment In August", July 29, 2011, online at Bristol Motor Speedway
  31. ^ "We have hit the ground running and the 2011 season is off to a great start" (PDF). Ministryupdates.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
  32. ^ HIS Country Music, "Christian Country Helps Ministries", June 2009, online at HIS Country Music Video Showcase
  33. ^ Virginia Living Television, "WPRZ Praise Gathering and Concert", July 2014, online at Virginia Living Television
  34. ^ Christmas in Clifford, "D.A.R.E. hosts holiday concert", December 22, 2010, online at New Era Progress
  35. ^ Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, "CONCERT and FUNDRAISER" Archived October 23, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, February 1, 2013, online at FAFASD
  36. ^ News Advance, "Amherst County mother reflects on 8-year-old who died after asthma attack", February 16, 2011, online at News Advance
  37. ^ News Advance, "Music event to benefit deputy", August 21, 2013, online at News Advance
  38. ^ Hartford Courant, "Jacob's Well Coffeehouse marks 20th anniversary", October 8, 2015, online at Hartford Courant
  39. ^ The Patch, "Free Concert Marks 20th Anniversary of Jacob's Well", September 26, 2015, online at Patch
  40. ^ FoxNews, "VA Christmas tree ban causes Yuletide uprising", November 23, 2015, online at FoxNews
  41. ^ TheBlaze, "VA Medical Center Reportedly Bans Christmas Trees From ‘Any Public Areas This Year — and Now Lawyers Are Making a Demand", November 24, 2015, online at TheBlaze
  42. ^ The Washington Post, "Ban on Christmas trees and music sparks Controversy in Virginia", November 27, 2015, online at The Washington Post
  43. ^ Christian Today, "Christmas trees and carols ban in Virginia veterans' hospital sparks uproar; pastor says he can't be bullied", November 24, 2015, online at Christian Today
  44. ^ Fox Business Network,"War On Christmas", November 25, 2015, Fox Business Network – The Intelligence Report with Trish Regan
  45. ^ WDBJ7, "Local veterans get an early Christmas dinner"[permanent dead link], December 19, 2015, online at WDBJ7
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