Our Heartbeat is Heart Music!

StowTown Records, the parent company of StowTown Worship, is home to a dynamic and inspiring roster of artists who are shaping the sound of worship through the rich tradition of gospel music. From timeless hymns and Southern Gospel to modern worship songs and powerful choir arrangements, we’re dedicated to equipping churches, worship leaders, and individuals with music that moves the heart and creates space for the Holy Spirit to minister deeply.

Our Mission

At StowTown Resource, we believe music is a powerful tool for ministry—capable of bringing hope, deepening faith, and proclaiming truth. Our mission is to elevate artists who create theologically sound music and to make their work accessible to worship teams, music directors, and believers everywhere. We aim to serve both broad and specific audiences, bridging generational gaps in the Church through the unifying power of worship. Whether it’s a timeless hymn or a fresh worship anthem, our goal is to get the Church singing together again, with one heart and one voice.

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” —Colossians 3:16 (ESV)

Our Story

StowTown Worship and StowTown Resource were not created as a trend-driven expansion of a label. They were born from a real and growing need in the local church. The vision was simple: to offer the Church rich options of style, rhythm, and harmony—bringing Gospel depth and musical substance to help balance the increasing commercialism in today’s worship space.

For years, StowTown Records had focused on preserving and advancing Gospel music with excellence and theological integrity. Over time, it became clear that churches needed more than great recordings. They needed tools—accurate charts, orchestrations, stems, and resources that would serve real musicians leading real congregations.

That need became especially clear through partnership with the Brooklyn Tabernacle. After the pandemic significantly reduced their once 300+ voice choir, important questions arose: How do you move forward without pretending the past still looks the same? How do you honor decades of legacy while embracing present reality?

The answer was stewardship—not recreation. Honor what God has done, serve what He is doing now, and trust Him with what comes next.

Nearly 40 years of music from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir catalog were restored and refreshed. Recordings were revisited. Split tracks were remixed. Outdated music was corrected and rebuilt. New stems and rehearsal tools were created to meet today’s worship demands.

Out of that work, StowTown Worship emerged—focused on biblically grounded, choir-driven, Gospel-rooted worship for today’s Church.

To support it, a dedicated transcription and chart team was formed under the leadership of J. Daniel Smith, establishing a clear and consistent standard for premiere anthem and orchestration charts. Excellence became not just a goal, but a system.

As the vision grew, StowTown Resource became the home for these materials—making charts, orchestrations, stems, and translations accessible in one place. What began as a solution for one ministry quickly became a resource for many.

Today, that vision is expanding globally, with teams in Brazil, Italy, France, and across Latin America translating and publishing music in their own languages—removing barriers so churches everywhere can access Gospel-centered worship.

StowTown Worship creates the music.
StowTown Resource equips the Church to sing it.

Together, they exist for one purpose: to strengthen local churches, preserve Gospel heritage, and help worship leaders focus on what matters most—the presence of God in the room.

Our Team

Landon Beene, The Founder of StowTown Worship and the President of StowTown Records, brings extensive experience in artist management, live event production, and worship ministry leadership. Married to Dove Award-winning worship leader and recording artist TaRanda Greene, Landon’s travels with her have given him unique insight into diverse church environments, worship styles, and worship philosophies. This experience directly shapes StowTown’s focus on delivering relevant worship music and resources tailored to churches of all denominations and backgrounds.

J. Daniel Smith serves as Chief Editor and Librarian for the StowTown Worship Transcription and Chart Team, overseeing the accuracy, theological integrity, and musical excellence of every arrangement. Over the past 47 years, he has arranged, orchestrated, and produced hundreds of recordings and live presentations for renowned Christian artists and choral works, directing choirs and orchestras in cities such as Dallas, Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, and London. A Dove Award recipient, Dan’s recent work includes the Grammy Award–winning I Will Not Be Moved album from The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. A seasoned arranging veteran, he built and leads the transcription team, implementing a rigorous, standardized process for premiere anthem and orchestration charts. He actively mentors transcribers, ensuring consistency, precision, and ministry-ready resources that equip churches to lead with confidence.

Matthew Summers serves as Music Director and Chief Producer for StowTown Records, shaping the musical style and production of StowTown’s worship initiatives. Raised under the strong influence of the Black Gospel church tradition, he brings a deep understanding of choir-driven worship, rich harmony, and Spirit-led expression while intentionally incorporating diverse rhythms, textures, and contemporary sounds to create a culturally broad yet Gospel-rooted worship expression. With more than a decade as Musical Director at Rock Springs Church and experience working with artists such as Kirk Franklin, Casting Crowns, and Mac Powell, Matthew ensures every project reflects musical excellence while serving the heart of the local church.

Nate Goble, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) holds an MBA in Business and oversees the financial and operational strategies of StowTown Records. With a focus on digital distribution and innovation, Nate positions StowTown to stay at the forefront of music accessibility in the modern streaming era, enabling churches and worship teams worldwide to access high-quality gospel and worship music resources.

StowTown Resource – A New Home for Worship Music & Church Resources

StowTown Records is launching StowTown Resource, a dynamic new platform and ministry division designed to house all StowTown Records and StowTown Worship projects. This initiative offers churches, worship teams, and choir directors exclusive access to a broad catalog of worship music, hymn arrangements, and digital tools designed to meet the diverse needs of modern worship.

StowTown Resource proudly represents prestigious houses of worship such as the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and Rock Springs Worship, and has established strategic partnerships with leading worship ministries including Prestonwood Worship, TaRanda Greene, Charles Billingsley, Alvin Slaughter, Babbie Mason, and many more.

Together, StowTown Records and StowTown Resource are committed to uniting generations in worship through powerful gospel and worship music that inspires faith, fosters spiritual growth, and encourages heartfelt praise in churches worldwide.

At the heart of it all is one goal: to glorify God through the music we create and share.