Ernie Haas and Signature Sound-Dream On

Dannielle D
After 2 Dove award wins, a performance at the Grand Ole Opry, and the release of several albums, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound continue to draw listeners to their strong faith, unique harmonies, and captivating lyrics. Dream On, the brand new album from Ernie Haase and Signature Sound features 15 tracks which showcase the quartet's harmonizing vocals and emotional lyrics that are used to inspire and rejuvenate emotions of various individuals. Through various performances, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound continue to draw more listeners towards their words of personal faith and belief through songs and lyrics.

Founding member Ernie Haase, was first musically inspired by recordings from various groups such as the Cathedral Quartet. First inspired by bass singer George Younce, Haase was astonished to learn about a position becoming available for a position as Tenor in the singing quartet. Approximately 9 years later, the quartet retired amidst George Younce's increased health problems. After the group's retirement, Haase would eventually form his own quartet with the blessing of Younce.

Formed in 2003, Ernie Haas and Signature Sound continue to amaze fans and worshippers alike with their strong faith and amazing talents. This is particularly evident in their newest album Dream On. Released in 2008, the album showcases entertainment and captures the Holy Spirit through song and worship. With faith-inspired lyrics such as, "You have walked me through the valley/of the shadows dark and low", Reason Enough, the title track from Dream On, would end up receiving the award for the 2009 Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. After working with writers Joel Lindsay, Sue Smith, and keyboardist Wayne Haan, Haas knew this album would be a major success and a growing formation for the quartet from years past. After nearly a year and a half of recording in Chicago, the quartet would eventually narrow their choices to 15 tracks for the new album.

In May 2009, Ernie Haas and Signature Sound would receive an Encore performance at the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally in attendance for Reba McIntire, 3,500 audience members witnessed firsthand the talents of the amazing quartet. The quartet performed songs in an acoustic setting with an unplugged drum kit, a piano, and two microphones to accommodate the four singers. Due to the overwhelming response of the audience, the quartet did an encore performance acapella of "Wonderful Grace of Jesus" on one microphone.

Currently, Ernie Haas and Signature Sound have just finished recording their holiday album Every Light that Shines on Christmas, which is set to be released in October. Also, the quartet have finished recording a Christmas show for the Gospel Music Association and are currently on tour through various cities around the United States.

For a complete listing of shows and events, please visit http://erniesigsound.com

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Writing about Music and Entertainment has always been a great passion for Music Reviewer/Interviewer Dannielle D. Throughout the course of her career, she has interviewed several artists and bands from aroun...  View profile

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