Music executive Scott Godsey is joining Daywind Records as its vice president encompassing A&R responsibilities, ushering in a new season for the label. In its 26-year history, Daywind has only had two A&R directors.

In his new role, Godsey will give creative direction to Daywind’s artists, seek out the next generation of Southern gospel music ministries and develop audio, video, digital, merchandising and live experience ventures to bring the label’s artists in closer relationship with their expanding audience.

“I am thrilled to work with Scott to create a true next-generation recording company that will continue to reflect Daywind founder Dottie Leonard Miller’s ministry focus for the company,” said Daywind President Ed Leonard. “Scott has a long history in Southern gospel music. He grew up on the road with his father’s group, the Northmen, and has spent the last several years learning the Southern gospel music business and developing new ways to expose gospel music through new formats.”

“I am most excited for the Daywind family of artists and their fans,” Leonard added. “Bringing Daywind’s resources and infrastructure together with Scott’s imagination and drive will be an amazing combination.”

“I am excited to join a company that shares my passion for expanding the audience of Southern gospel music,” said Godsey. “I have been blessed with many opportunities, and I knew that this was one I could not pass on. I am eager to work with the Daywind artist roster and integrate strategies that will effectively reach people.”

For the past few years, Godsey ran his own firm—Godsey and Associates—which specialized in music and video production, Internet marketing and social media services. He created and produces Music City Show, which features Southern gospel music talent and airs on RFDTV Network, FamilyNet and Heartland. Godsey also served stints as vice president at the Eddie Crook Company and Homeland Records.

Godsey and Associates will remain in operation for special projects that do not fall under Daywind’s scope of operations, and Godsey will continue to produce Music City Show.