Rene' will begin recording songs for his next CD, The Storm Chaser, starting in December 2009. This project will be produced by music veteran Doyle Grisham and Rene's wife, Edie.

Rene' and Edie are looking forward to being special guests on another television show at TCT Network early in 2010. Details will be posted on the website as they become available.

On Monday, August 10, 2009, the United States Assoc. of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians announced the top 5 nominees for the 2009 Awards, and Rene' has been nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, Soloist of the Year, and Crown Jewel Award for Christian Country Artist.

Rene's latest radio release, "Rockin' On The Front Porch" has charted at #1 on the Christian Country Gospel chart for January, 2009. Congratulations to Rene' for his first #1 song and congratulations to the writer, Wyman Asbill, for writing this hit song.

Rene' and Edie have been honored by a request to appear as special guests on the TCT Network show Rejoice! on February 13, 2009. TCT is viewed world wide on DirecTV, Channel 377 and via internet at tct.tv.

On December 28, 2008, Rene' and Edie were guest performers in a television taping with "Touching The World Ministries" which will be aired on WZTV Fox 17, News Channel 5, and Ion. Times to be announced. This can also be viewed via internet at DeWittJohnson.org.

On November 20, 2008, Rene' was named as the Soloist of the Year by the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians. In addition to that honor, Rene' was also nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Crown Jewel Award for Christian Country.

Rene’s new CD, “Rockin’ On The Front Porch” is now available for purchase at CD Baby.com, through Rene’ or through the website.

Click here to read the story that inspired the song “A Damaged Diamond”, the bonus cut on the new CD.

On Sunday, June 8, Rene’ and Edie had the pleasure of performing at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for Sunday Mornin’ Country during the CMA music Festival (Fan Fair). They were part of the Country Chorale, the choir which backed Linda Davis, Billy Dean, Aaron and Thea Tippin, Ricky Skaggs and The Whites, Margo Smith/Holly Watson, and other artists.

Rene’ was requested by LifeWay Christian Resources to sing the #1 hit song “Touch Of The Master’s Hand” as a special treat and surprise for the writer, John Kramp, who was coming to speak at the Chapel Service at LifeWay.

Three of Rene’s songs have made the Top 10 on the Christian Country and Country Gospel charts:

• Rockin' On The Front Porch #1
• Doin' It By The Book #2
• I Know Him By Heart #6

On December 15, 2007, Rene' was named as the Male Vocalist of the Year by the United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians. In addition to that honor, Rene was also nominated for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year.

On Monday, September 17, 2007, the USAGEM (United States Association of Gospel Entertainers and Musicians) announced their nominees for the 2007 Awards, and Rene' has been nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year,  Song of the Year (I Know Him By Heart), and Crown Jewel Award for Christian Country. In addition, The Country Gospel music Guild has announced their nominees for the 2007 Golden Harp Awards, and Rene' has been nominated for Male Horizon Artist of the Year.

You can also find Rene’ listed on the link www.a-miracle-net.com/gospelclassics.html, One-On-One Ministries with Rev. Wayne Graham, a DJ in Niles, Michigan. On March 10, after receiving Rene’s CD in the mail, Rev. Graham left the following message on our voice mail: “……my goodness, if you don’t get nominated for an award for this CD, something is wrong! You can be sure that we’ll be playing all of it……” 

Rene’ has been receiving cards and letters about his CD. Some of the comments are:

a.)    “I just had to tell you that your music is so heartfelt. I have not stopped listening to the CD since I got it. Your music makes me feel like I will be okay no matter what goes on in this world.”

b.)    “Your music makes me feel so warm in my heart. You have a beautiful voice, and I can tell you sing from the heart!”

c.)    “My day started off awful first thing this morning, and all I could do was cry. I didn’t even want to go to work today. I got in the car, put in your CD; and by the time I got to work, I had quit crying. I don’t know what it is, but you have a voice like no other to sing those songs. I’m glad I have it to listen to because it helps me get through the days.”

d.)    “Rene’, you need to be working on another CD—I’m about to wear this one out! It gets played at least once every single day. You have one incredible voice.”

e.)    “That is the most beautiful version to “Sweet Hour of Prayer” that I have ever heard.”

f.)      “The entire CD is awesome! and you have a truly incredible voice. I love every single song on the CD, but “Down On My Knees” is the bomb!!!”

g.)    One of the songwriters wrote, “You have honored me with a wonderful rendition of my song, and I am very excited at the energy you put into the recording. It made me proud.”

h.)    A listener that heard Rene’s current radio single, “Living Proof” wrote, “I wanted you to know how much I am enjoying your voice on “Living Proof”. You have definitely got to keep singing.”