Popular songwriter, producer and recording artist Freddy Washington recently attended the 2013 International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) held in St. Louis, Mo., to promote his current CD,The Jesus Record. Washington, who has earned Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award nominations for his songwriting and production work with the likes of Hip Hop luminary Da' T.R.U.T.H. and Gospel Dream winner Melinda Watts, met with numerous media outlets and ministries, including Life Today TV,Heritage of Truth TV and Control Track TV.

"ICRS 2013 was such an incredible experience," says Washington. "I saw some familiar faces and met some new friends. I was blessed to meet so many people that are passionate about spreading the Gospel all over the world. As I communicated the purpose for my music ministry, I was inspired and encouraged in each interview to continue serving the Lord and his people."

ICRS, featuring approximately 300 exhibits, brings together more than 2,000 attendees and exhibitors from the United States and more than 50 countries. The most recent show was held June 23-26 at the America's Center.

Photo caption, top: Freddy Washington, center, is interviewed by Rebecca Blacksmith, left, ofControl Track TV during ICRS. Also pictured is Gil Chavez, right, cameraman for Control Track TV. (McCain & Co. Public Relations photo)

Photo caption, bottom: Freddy Washington, right, chats with Randy Robison, left, of Life Today TV. (McCain & Co. Public Relations photo)