Lamon Records started making records in 1962 and has sold millions of records and CDs worldwide in its long history of making music. We've won many industry awards and produced two Grammy nominated records, several Dove Award winning albums, multi industry nominated records, and numerous chart singles and albums in a variety of music genres.

Headed by Grammy nominated artist, producer, songwriter and Dove Award winner
Dave Moody, Lamon Records is committed to releasing quality music by nationally recognized, regionally established, and new developing artists worldwide. Working with our impressive team of musicians, engineers, studios, publicist, promoters, sales force, and more, we can put you on the right path to reach your goals.

Looking for a label?
Throughout our long history, we've released hundreds of records, many featuring new and developing artists in a wide range of music styles. Let us put our years of experience producing, manufacturing, distributing and promoting music artists to work for you today.

Licensing, Distribution and Marketing
Lamon Records has an extensive set of worldwide licensing partners and distributors, now with major label support for our distribution. We license, release, distribute and market artists and record masters all over the world through our network of major and independent labels. See our Distribution page for more information.

Need a Record Producer or Studio?
Looking to record a new album or single? Need some guidance and direction? Want to record a demo or master in Music City?  Let Dave Moody and our award winning production team of engineers and musicians produce your next project. Check out our Production page for more.

Artist PR and Record Promotion!
We regularly service a wide variety of radio stations with our label radio service which targets thousands of radio stations and media programmers in the US and overseas. Plus, we offer targeted and cost effective Artist Publicity services and marketing to help spread the word about your music.

Artist Demo Policy

Looking for some honest feedback? Want to get a professional opinion of your talent? Send us your kitchen tape demo or your latest professional recording. We promise to take a listen.If we like what we hear, we'll provide a roadmap and business plan to meet your music career goals.

Please follow these instructions to ensure proper handling:

1. Email Us (using our Contact Form) on the day you mail your demo informing us that your package is on the way.

2. Tell us what you're sending and how it should be handled using these criteria:

A... Artist Development: I'm looking for feedback, guidance and direction to build a career in music, but I only have a rough demo, karaoke tape, old recording or similar that I'm submitting.

B...Submit to Label: I have a professional recording that I'm sending, but need help, either with better production and packaging, or I need distribution, marketing, radio promotion, etc. to move my music forward and broaden my audience.

3. Then, package music and a brief bio (if available), and send to our mailing address marked appropriately on the outside package for handling (as described above):

Lamon Records Nashville
P.O. Box 1907
Mt Juliet, TN 37121

Allow 3-4 weeks for a response, as we receive hundreds of submissions per month. (Please note, you may also use the online service MusicSubmit to send us your artist demo for review). Songwriters, please see our Publishing Page for songwriter submission guidelines.

Nearly 50 Years of Making Music!

A History of Success... And the tradition continues!
In 1985, The Moody Brothers received a Grammy Award nomination for their version of Cotton Eyed Joe in the Best Country Instrumental Performance category. Other nominees were Chet Atkins, Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, and the Whites. Then in 1990, The Moody Brothers were once again nominated for an instrumental on Lamon, this time for a collection of train songs know as The Great Train Song Medley. Other nominees that year were Asleep At The Wheel, Johnny Gimble, Leo Kottke, Mason Williams & Mannheim Steamroller.

For more information on the Grammy Awards, visit the NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) web sit at: www.grammy.com. For a complete list of all Grammy Award nominees and winners, check out the GRAMMY'S on CD-ROM, available at software outlets everywhere or Thomas O'Neil's book "The Grammy's."

In 1988, Lamon Records and the communist "state-owned" Czech label Supraphon broke down some of the walls that had divided east and west by co-releasing an album with The Moody Brothers with Jiri Brabec & Country Beat. The album sold over 200,000 units and earned the project a Gold Record Award and a Golden Reel Award from Ampex Corporation. Billboard called this album "a first." Even legendary songwriter and folk entertainer John Hartford got in on the project by playing banjo on his classic tune "Gentle On My Mind."

In the early 90s, Lamon released "American Country Gothic," a CD that was co-produced by Chet Atkins, Dave Moody and Carlton Moody. Featuring Grand Ole Opry Star George Hamilton IV, this album received great international reviews and was licensed in the UK by Conifer Records.

In 1994, Doc Watson, John D. Loudermilk, Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith, Bobby Hicks, REM producer Don Dixon, Marty Jones and others joined the Moodys for the recording of their "Guitar Boogie" album. This CD is still one of the most popular releases the company has produced, with export sales to Europe and Japan lending much to its success.

In 1999, Lamon licensed a four CD set of tracks to Virgin/Sound & Media in the UK. This collection of Line Dance music sold over 100,000 copies earning The Moody Brothers (Lamon Records) a Gold Record Award.

In 2002, Dave Moody released a tribute to guitar legend Chet Atkins and received a Dove Award nomination for his version of "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" from themembers of the Gospel Music Association

In 2003, Dave Moody was honored once again with Dove Award Nomination for Best Country Recorded Song Of The Year for his version of "God Is Good All The Time" and his song "For Everyman" reached Number 1 on the European NCM Chart. 2003 also saw the release of Burrito Deluxe's "Georgia Peach" CD which reached number 27 on Radio and Records (R&R) Americana Chart! The album features Flying Burrito Brothers founding member Sneaky Pete, along with The Band's Garth Hudson. Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings from the "O Brother Where Art Thou" soundtrack, Barry Bales of the Soggy Bottom Boys and Alison Krauss/Union Station who all make guest appearances, along with many others. Other happenings in 2003, The Hayes Family's "Meet Me There" and "I Know He Cares" both reached the Top 30 on the Southern Gospel Charts. Chris Berardo and The DesBerardos' album "Pure Faith" burned up Americana and College radio, going Top 10 in numerous markets and landing on several indie music National Charts.

In 2004, George Hamilton IV, with the musical support of The Moody Brothers earned a total of seven Dove Award nominations for their acoustic gospel album "On A Blue Ridge Sunday" and the single "Love Is Free." (George Hamilton IV (Artist), Dave Moody (Producer/Songwriter), Carlton Moody (Songwriter) and Steve Hicks (Songwriter) were all honored by members of the GMA.) Several Lamon artists made it to Number 1 on the European NCM chart, including The Messengers, Steve Zuwala, George Hamilton IV, and Mindy Schweiger. Lamon artists Young Harmony and others were nominated for Christian Country Music Awards, televised nationally on GMT. The second album release from Burrito Deluxe (featuring lead singer Carlton Moody) entitled "The Whole Enchilada" spent weeks on the R&R Americana Chart. Young Harmony, Beene Family and The Hayes Family all had Top 40 Singing News Chart singles.

In 2005, Dave Moody and company won a Dove Award for PraiseStreet Worship Band's "Te Amo Dios" as the Spanish Language Album of the Year. Other 2005 Dove Award nominations: Young Harmony (Artist) and Dave Moody (Producer) were nominated for Southern Gospel Album of the Year ("Faith, Hope, Joy") and George Hamilton IV and The Moody Brothers were nominated for "Little Mountain Church House" as Best Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year. Singing News chart success by Young Harmony, Sounds of Victory, The Bradleys, and other chart records by One Reason, Dave Moody, Chris Berardo, Margo Smith, George Hamilton IV, Harvest Wind and others.

In 2006, bilingual artist Leonardo won another Dove Award for Lamon in the Spanish Language Album of the Year category. Other 2006 Dove nominees included Dave Moody, Young Harmony, The Bradleys and others. More chart record action by a number of our artists in various genres. We also released "Changed" by legendary singer/songwriter/actor Ed Bruce (writer of the famous country classic "Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys").

2007 brought an unprecedented eight Dove Award nominations for our artists, producers, and songwriters, including a "Song of the Year" nomination for Moody Music Group published song "God's Still God." Dave Moody, with six Dove nominations joined Chris Tomlin and Jars of Clay as one of the most nominated artist/producer/songwriters of the night. Chris Berardo found himself among Americana music's leading artist as his album spent numerous months in the Top 5 on XM Radio and #34 CD of the Year on XCountry (XM Radio). We released legendary bluegrass artist and Grand Ole Opry star Jesse McReynolds album "Dixie Road." Singing News chart action by The Imperials, PromisedLand Quartet, Bekki Smith and others rounded out another fabulous year. Our sister company and motion picture division Elevating Entertainment Motion Pictures was formed by Dave and Josh Moody, and produced its first indie film entitled Praise Band: The Movie.

For more information on the GMA Music Awards (The Dove Awards) visit www.doveawards.com or www.gospelmusic.org

In 2008, we relocated our label and entertainment company offices to Nashville, TN, established the best label team of professionals available, and continued to produce high quality recordings drawing from the greatest musicians in Music City. Our artists' music videos from Ivy Raye, Bobby D Sawyer, Carrie Sneed, The Ramski's, PraiseStreet Kids (featuring Celeste Kellogg) and Melissa Wray all gained national attention and broadcast support on numerous networks and video programs. Two motion picture soundtracks released on Lamon came from award winning films, earning Dave Moody's score for Stuck In The Past the "Best Musical Film Award" at the Creation Arts Festival in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) and Praise Band: The Movie written by Dave and his son Josh Moody the "Best Music Film Award" at the International Christian Film Festival in Irvine, CA.

In 2009, we continued our foray into film with Elevating Entertainment's production of Much Ado About Middle School, featuring Hollywood favorites BILL COBBS (Night At The Musuem, That Thing You Do, Hudsucker Proxy) and LEE MERIWETHER (Catwoman, Miss America, Barnaby Jones), along with a talented cast including JEFF ROSE (Army Wives), BLAKE MICHAEL (Cartoon Network), ASHTON HARRELL (Radio Disney) and CELESTE KELLOGG (Radio Disney). Music videos by Bobby Maynard, Brian Willoughby, Mary Buchan and Melanie Hart all found exposure on various music video networks. Country rocker Craig Reynolds hit the Music Row Charts with "Rolling in the Hey", The Far City Boys "I Have Been Blessed" was one of the most requested songs at Christian radio, and Melissa Wray, Bobby Maynard, Brian Willoughby, Melanie Hart, Bobby D Sawyer, Dave Moody, and The Ramski's all found their way on the Grammy eligibility list.