Li'l Bits of News

December 05, 2022

     I would like take this opportunity to say thank you so much to my fans, friends and family for all your support over the years.

     It is with much thought and prayer that I have made the decision to retire from recording and touring. This site will still be open for CD sales and contacting me through the contact page. I send my sincerest best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a future filled with many blessings. I will miss you all.

God Bless.

Maureen


December 13, 2021

 Greetings to all!

    This has been a trying year for many and my prayers are for good health and safety for everyone. I am sending you all best wishes for a Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2022!

May God Richly Bless You


October 03, 2021

 Hi Everyone!

    As we enter Autumn and see the trees turning beautiful colours, I am reminded of life beginning to slow down and prepare for the Winter. With Thanksgiving coming up, I encourage everyone to take time to think about and thank God for the many blessings He has given us.

Sending out best wishes to all for a very Happy Thanksgiving! God Bless
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December 09, 2020

   2020 has been a difficult year but with Christmas just around the corner we are all praying that the Covid Pandemic will be a thing of the past.

    I send my sincerest sympathy to those who have lost a loved this year and pray that God will richly bless you.    
   
Our joy this season comes from knowing the Lord, our Savior was born! I send my best wishes to you all for a Merry Christmas and the year ahead be filled with many blessings!


July 09, 2020

   Hi to all! I have some great news regarding a new radio station in Canada, CJXC out of Vaughn, Ontario. This is an ALL Canadian Gospel Music station. Many thanks to CJXC for adding me to your playlist along with many other Canadian Gospel Music favourites! Tune in at https://cjxc.ca/


April 09, 2020

   Hi Everyone, With Easter upon us, things will certainly be different due to the Covid 19 pandemic as we are asked to stay home and not celebrate this special time with family and friends. Reach out to them by phone or video chat, enjoy a church service on TV or internet to share in an Easter service to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ with others.

    Remember, just because our loved ones aren’t by our side this Easter doesn’t mean they’re not in our hearts. It’s time to stay strong in our faith and be grateful for His love and grace. Wishing you a very Blessed Easter, my friends, stay safe and be well.


December 13, 2019

   Greetings! I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to friends, family, fans, DJ’s and radio stations for supporting my music during this past year. I am so blessed to be able to do what I love and share my faith through my songs. I send you my very best wishes to you all for a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in 2020!


July 15, 2019

   Greetings Everyone, I have taken a little down time from my music recently but am looking forward to getting back to writing and singing again. It’s always a such a privilege to praise God with music and I am very grateful to be able to share my songs with others. I hope you are all well and happy, and May God Bless You!


November 20, 2018

   Hi Everyone! With the Christmas season just around the corner, I have just released two Christmas songs to radio, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day and What Child is This, from my Christmas album, All is Calm. After 1 week, What Child is This is #1 on the Radio Music DJ Top 100 Chart.

I’m feeling very blessed and am sending a big shout out to the DJ’s and stations for downloading my music and to the fans for requesting it….Thank you!


May 06, 2018

   Last week after releasing the song, God’s Goodness, from my album, It’s Time, I am so pleased that it's currently #1 on the Radio Music Weekly Chart and the Airplay Direct Top 50 Christian/Gospel Chart. A huge shout out to all the DJ’s and stations for downloading it for radio airplay…Thank you!!!


February 04, 2018

   Although I was not a successful recipient, it was an honour and privilege for me to be nominated for 2 Canadian Gospel Music Association Covenant Awards for my Christmas album, All is Calm, on January 27th. at the Convention Center in Edmonton, Alberta. My sincerest congratulations to all the winners and nominees and thank you so much GMA! God Bless!.


December 04, 2017

   I am very excited to share that The First Noel from my Christmas album, All is Calm, is #1 this week on the RadioMusicAM Top 50 Chart and #2 on the Top 50 FM Chart. Thanks to the stations and DJ’s for the radio airplay.

   I send everyone my best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year filled with good health, happiness, joy and peace. My sincerest thanks for the gift of your continued support and may God richly bless you all!


November 03, 2017

   The nominations for the 39th. Annual Covenant Awards are in today! My album, All is Calm - Christmas with Maureen Haworth has received 2 nominations from the Canadian Gospel Music Association. One for Seasonal Album of the Year and the other, along with Ron Mahonin, for CD/DVD Artwork Design. Thanks CGMA, I am grateful and blessed!


October 18, 2017

   As we approach the Christmas season I would like to remind everyone that my Christmas album, “All is Calm” is available on this site as well as in most digital stores. It is currently #18 on the Airplay Direct Top 50 Holiday/Christmas Albums chart. Many thanks to the stations and DJ’s!


August 9, 2017

   I had a great time performing in Salmo B.C for their Music in the Park event. A big thank you to Michael Adkins and his team for inviting me to join in the fun again this year. Thanks to everyone who came out to support and enjoy this fun time!


June 18, 2017

   After releasing I’m Singin’ Jesus to radio I was thrilled to see it take the # 1 spot on the Music to RadioFM Top 25 chart for 2 weeks in a row in May and the #2 spot on the May Top100 FM chart ….what a blessing! My sincerest thanks to the stations and DJs for downloading my songs for airplay.

    I will be performing next week in Salmo BC on Saturday June 24th at the Salmo Music in the Park Festival. I will be kicking off the evening at 4:00PM and the music will go until 7:00PM. I hope to see you at city park for a great night of music!


May 1, 2017

   Happy Spring! I am very excited to be releasing 2 songs, I’m Singin’ Jesus and the title cut from my album, It’s Time to radio.

   If you would like to hear them, I invite you to click on the Airplay Direct tab on the left hand side of the site. To purchase individual digital downloads, please click on CD Baby or to buy the CD, just visit my store. Thank you!


March 1, 2017

   As we head into Spring I'm feeling happy and very blessed. After releasing 2 songs from my album, It’s Time to radio in January, both have made it on to top charts. A special thanks to Radio Music FM and Christian Music Weekly and I invite you to check out all the charts on the Station Play tab.


Dec 21, 2016

   Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement this year and I send my warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful and blessed New Year!


Dec 07, 2016  


Nov 14, 2016

   My new Christmas CD is now available at the store on this website for a physical CD… I’ll mail it right to you! Also, for digital downloads click on the link for CDBaby. They are also available for sale in Grand Forks B.C. at Hairworx Studio and Pharmasave and at The Welcome Center/Lisa’s Bistro at Christina Lake.

   Many thanks to everyone who made my time and performances on Vancouver Island last weekend such warm and welcoming experiences. I sincerely appreciate it!


Oct 29, 2016  

   I’m so excited that my new Christmas CD All is Calm is now released and will soon available on this site's store as well as in some brick and morter stores and other traditional online stores.


Oct 11, 2016  

   I am excited to be heading back to Vancouver Island and will performing a Gospel Music concert on Nov. 4th at the Youbou Community of Peace Church, dinner at 5:00PM, concert at 6:00PM, no cover charge.

    On Nov. 5th. I’ll be at Cassy’s Coffee House in Youbou, performing Christmas and dinner music, dinner from 5:00- 8:00 PM, tickets are $22.50. Then I’m off to Nanaimo at the First Baptist Church on Nov. 6th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM, for a Gospel Music concert, refreshments to follow, no cover charge. Looking forward to seeing you!


Sept 11, 2016  

   Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy Salmo B.C’s first annual Music Day In The Park. It was a beautiful evening of music and ministry. A special thanks to Mike Adkins and John Phillips for all your hard work in putting this special event together and for inviting me to be a part of it.


August 15, 2016  

   I am very pleased to be performing in Salmo B.C. at the first annual Music Day in the Park on Saturday, September 10th, sponsored by the Men of Valor to be held at the Salmo KP Park from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
Come on out for great evening of music, hope to see you there!


June 05, 2016  

   I am thrilled to be performing at the Gospel Music Festival in Pass Creek (near Castlegar) on July 16th. The show is from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at the exhibition grounds. I will be sharing the stage with The Daae Family from Saskatchewan, Gilles Parenteau from Nelson and more. Come and bring your lawn chair, sit back and enjoy an evening of great Gospel Music. Look forward to seeing you there!


May 04, 2016  

   Ray Sargent of Sunday Side Up Radio played a couple of our songs on his shows recently and I sent him a thank you. This was his response.

"Without wonderful artists like you two there would be no shows."

So thank you Ray Sargent of Sunday Side Up Radio. Ray was the first DJ to ever play songs from the Haworths CD and now mine. Rick and I are sincerely grateful for his constant support over the years. Thanks so much, Ray!


April 29, 2016  

    I mention, with great sadness, that, Jerry Cramer, founder and PR director of CMG Global Radio, passed away last week. Jerry was a wonderful champion of indie artists and songwriters, helping and promoting all of us.
CMG has over 10,000 members reaching out to 60 countries with it’s global radio network and syndicated radio show distribution. Jerry started it all and he will be missed very much. May God bless his family and friends during this difficult time.


February 18, 2016  

    I would like to say a big 'Thank You' to CMG Global Radio for their continued support of my music. Along with the honour of receiving the 2015 Female Gospel Artist of the Year Award and 2015 Female Gospel Song of the Year Award, I have had the privilege of garnering over 12 #1 placements on their Top 20 Charts for my songs. Thanks CMG!


January 25, 2016  

    I continue to be in the Christmas spirit as I am in the studio getting The First Noel completed for my new Christmas CD, due out this year. It will be a 12 song, unplugged, traditional carol CD and I’m having a great time working on it!


December 31, 2015  

    I want to thank everyone for all your wonderful support and encouragement in 2015 and send you my very best wishes for a happy, healthy and blessed 2016!


December 14, 2015  

    I am very honoured that Jesus Is Always There was chosen as the Best Female Gospel Song of The Year by CMG Radio. Many thanks to Team CMG, the DJ's, the listeners. Thanks to my team, my husband Rick Haworth, Ron Mahonin, Dave Favell and Dave Bayer for doing such a wonderful job! I am so very blessed. I thank you all so much for giving me the opportunity to praise God through my music; I give Him all the glory for the songs He has given to me. Congratulations, also, to the other Best Of The Year Picks!



November 12, 2015: Update

   I had an amazing time at the Covenant Awards in Edmonton and although I didn't receive one, I am so honoured to have been nominated along with so many talented artists.

   Congratulations to the winners and thanks so much to the Canadian Gospel Music Association for promoting Christian music.

   I give many thanks to my team....my husband Rick, Ron Mahonin, Dave Favell, Dave Bayer, and Ollie Strong for their stellar talent on my CD, "It's Time". The evening was a great time for me to reflect on what a blessing it was to have worked with you all.

   To my family and friends for their love, support, and encouragement, I am so thankful and blessed to have you in my life.

   To my beautiful sister who was with me at the awards...thanks for your navigational skills that kept me from getting lost.

   Thank you, God, for making this all possible, for the path you’re leading me on, I give you all the glory. Blessings to you all!



October 18, 2015: New Album

   I am very excited to be back in the studio working on a new unplugged, mellow Christmas CD filled with beautiful traditional songs!


September 15, 2015: Covenant Awards

  I am so honoured and blessed! I've just been nominated in two categories in the upcoming 37th Annual Covenant Awards!

   COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
 
   Maureen Haworth - It's Time

                 
                   and


   COUNTRY SONG OF THE YEAR


   Breathe In My Direction
(Songwriter: Maureen Haworth)


   
My heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for making this possible!


September 2015: Lake Cowichan Trip Update

   Many thanks to Gary and Pauline Dyck, and Don Kitsch for all your kindness, hospitality, time and effort in the organization of my performances in Youbou and Lake Cowichan. It was a wonderful, fun and blessed time!
   Thank you to Pastor Dale at the Lake Cowichan Baptist Church, The Youbou Community Church, Pastor Terry at the Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship Church and Cassy’s Coffee Shop in Youbou for having me come sing for you.

   Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy my music; I sincerely appreciate it!



Lake Cowichan dates confirmed

   Thanks to DJ Gary Dyck at CICV Radio in Lake Cowichan BC, I am excited to be performing around the Lake Cowichan/Duncan area at various venues over the weekend.

Saturday August 29th 2015 Performing at Cassie's Coffee Shop at 10375 Youbou Road, Youbou BC at 2:00 PM

I will be singing a few songs in Lake Cowichan's Central Park on South Shore Road for Summer Nights from 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Sunday August 30th 2015 Cowichan Lake Baptist Church, 8259 Beaver Rd, Lake Cowichan, during morning service @10:30 AM

CONCERT: Youbou Community Church, 10648 Youbou Road, Youbou BC @ 2:00

CONCERT: Lake Cowichan Christian Fellowship Church, #10 King George St, Lake Cowichan BC @ 7:00 PM Hope to see you there!!!



July 2015 - Lake Cowichan coming soon!

   I am excited that thanks to DJ Gary Dyck at CICV Radio, I will be performing various venues in the Lake Cowichan/ Duncan area of Vancouver Island at the end of August. More details to come!




June 2015 - Female Gospel Artist of the Year Award

   I am so thrilled to have received the CMG Global Radio 2015 Female Gospel Artist Of The Year Award. I am honoured and blessed. I share this award with the amazing artists who work with me. Without you I could never have achieved this; thank you all so much!




May Days, May 2015

   Thanks to everyone who came out to The Rutland May Days main stage music. I had a super time sharing my songs with a great audience.Thanks also to JUICE FM Radio for the live interview!




May 2015

   Many thanks to GMC Global Radio and the listeners, Glory Train To Heaven from The Haworths' We’re Gonna Raise The Roof CD was #1 on the CMG Global Radio Gospel/Indies Top 10 Chart this month.




May 2015

   Thanks to the stations and DJ’s for downloading my songs for airplay from Airplay Direct, putting me in the #18 position on the Airplay Direct Christian/Gospel Top 50 Chart with The Haworths in the #12 spot.




More News on Facebook

   If you would like to keep up with what’s going on, visit me on facebook at The Haworths musician/band (and please give us a like while you’re there! ) or my personal page at Maureen Haworth.




Jan Puryear Promotions (April 2015)

   Jesus Is Always There from my solo album, It’s Time, is now being played on 15 reporting Gospel radio stations in the southern U.S.A. It was released at the beginning of March and is under review by more stations this month. Thanks Jan!




Rutland May Days (April 2015)

   I will be at The Rutland May Days on Saturday, May 16th. performing taking the stage in the afternoon between 4:00 - 6:00 PM. There’s lots of things going on, so bring your family and come and have a fun time!




Evangel Church (April 2015)

   A huge ‘thank you’ to Pastor Eldon Schulz for inviting me to perform for The Legacy Builders Group at the beautiful Evangel Church in Kelowna B.C., Canada. We had a wonderful evening and thanks to Brian for providing such great sound!




GASC Honor Finalist (April 2015)

   From my new CD, It’s Time, "I Want What She’s Got" placed as an honor finalist in the Christian / Inspirational category for the 2014 Great American Song Contest with over 1500 entrees in 44 different countries.




Promotion (March 2015)

   "Jesus Is Always There", the first song off CD, It’s Time, has just been released by Jan Puryear Promotions in Nashville, Tn. to the reporting Gospel stations. A few others on it are Gordon Mote, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers and Canton Junction.




You Tube Video (March 2015)

   Thanks to my producer, Ron Mahonin, for creating a cool sing-along video for me to introduce my new single release, "Jesus Is Always There". Check it out on my Video page.