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Multi-Diamond Award Nominated Quartet, Jericho, Inks Booking Agreement with EHA-Nashville

{Nashville,TN- EHA- Nashville 8/07/10}  Jericho, of St. Louis, Missouri, announces that EHA-Nashville will be taking booking dates for the popular quartet. The group was finalists for the coveted 2010 Diamond Awards “Quartet of the Year” has seen much success with their latest CD, “White Rows of Stone” and continues to have a hot commodity in their 2009 release, “He Thought He Saw Jesus.” Jericho’s enthusiasm and charisma coupled with their exceptionally strong vocals, continues to pull a powerful punch in getting audiences to their feet. Their trademark patriotism has made Jericho a fan favorite, and with the release they continue to collect devoted fans all across the country.
For booking, product, or more info: www.Jericho4.com or 636-586-7252
Also for Booking & PR contact:
EHA-Nashville
Music Row
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN
37203
www.EvieHawkinsAgency.net
AL # 256-621-2224
Photo credit: Beth Torres/Lynn’s Photography

EHA-Nashville to Book “Hosting” Dates for Radio Personality, Mickey Bell

{Nashville, TN- EVA- Nashville 8/07/10}  Radio personality and host of “This Week in Gospel Music,” Mickey Bell, has a new agent, EHA-Nashville. The popular piano player and award-winning DJ has a unique approach to hosting a variety of programs. Bell’s quick wit and sense of humor continue to draw a huge fan base that has grown in the Christian and secular market place. Bell’s past productions have won Associated Press awards and his current show airs over 30 stations across the United States as well as Canada and Australia. “This Week in Gospel Music” is a production of LoLo Entertainment and was a finalist in the 2010 Diamond Awards, “Paul Heil Award for Broadcasting.”
To Book Mickey Bell for his extraordinary and exciting hosting of your next program, contact Mickey or Evie Hawkins (EHA-Nashville).
EHA-Nashville
Music Row
11 Music Circle South
Suite 106
Nashville, TN 37203
www.eviehawkinsagency.net
AL # 256-621-2224
Mickey Bell
TWGM
7070 Taylors Ferry Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
205.588.1109
twgmprogram@gmail.com
www.thisweekingospelmusic.com

Christy Sutherland Named Co-Host for 2010 Diamond Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops Digital, home of the Diamond Awards, are excited to announce the addition of popular soloist Christy Sutherland as co-host for the 2010 Diamond Awards program.

Christy Sutherland is a prized songwriter and celebrated vocalist in the Southern Gospel community. Her songs have been recorded by such artists as Sandi Patty, Triumphant Quartet, Prelude, Rizen, Kim Hopper, The Greenes, and many more. Triumphant Quartet’s current single – “Somebody Died For Me” – was penned by Sutherland. Sutherland has been nominated for four Diamond Awards including Song of the Year for “Somebody Died For Me.”

Christy said, “I’m looking forward to being one of the co-hosts of the prestigious Diamond Awards.  It’s such an honor to share the stage with so many of gospel music’s greats.”

Rob Patz of Coastal Media Group said, “We are very excited about having Christy Sutherland as one of our co-hosts for this year’s event. She’s a very talented singer and songwriter, and we know she’s going to do a great job.”

Christy will co-host the event with long-time host Johnathan Bond (of Young Harmony).

The 2010 Diamond Awards will once again take place at the Branson Gospel Music Convention.  The show will take place on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Branson, Missouri at the Branson Convention Center.  The awards program will precede the Thursday evening concerts and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

It was announced earlier that HIS Choice Music is the main sponsor for this year’s Diamond Awards program. HIS Choice Music is the most updated, innovative way to find great Christian music and schedule Christian concerts all from one location. With the launching of the all new HIS Choice Music Compilation CD, fans have the opportunity to hear well established Christian artists along with new, up and coming artists. The company is a full service label that represents such acts as CrossWay, Young Harmony, One Voice, and more.

Performers for the 2010 Diamond Awards will be announced at a later date.

For more information on the Diamond Awards – visit the SGN Scoops Digital website at http://www.sgnscoops.com .

About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Digital several years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded.  The Diamond Awards are a fan-based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners in each year.  The awards show is based during the Branson Gospel Music Convention every July.

SGN Scoops Digital Announces Final Nominees in 2010 Diamond Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops Digital, home of the Diamond Awards, is proud to announce the final nominees for the 2010 Diamond Awards program. The Top 5 nominees were chosen from the second round voting and Top 10 ballot. The winners will be chosen from this list of Top 5 nominees.

The online ballot is designed for fans to vote for their favorite artists and individuals for each award.  Fans and industry supporters are encouraged to visit the SGN Scoops Digital website to place their votes.  The Diamond Awards home on the web is located at http://sgnscoops.com.

Rob Patz of Coastal Media Group said, “We feel like the fans did an incredible job this year of choosing their favorites. We know that this year’s show is going to be bigger and better than ever.”

The 2010 Diamond will once again take place at the Branson Gospel Music Convention.  The show will take place on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Branson, Missouri at the Branson Convention Center.  The awards program will precede the Thursday evening concerts and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

It was announced earlier that HIS Choice Music is the main sponsor for this year’s Diamond Awards program. HIS Choice Music is the most updated, innovative way to find great Christian music and schedule Christian concerts all from one location. With the launching of the all new HIS Choice Music Compilation CD, fans have the opportunity to hear well established Christian artists along with new, up and coming artists. The company is a full service label that represents such acts as CrossWay, Young Harmony, One Voice, and more.

Hosts and performers for the 2010 Diamond Awards will be announced at a later date.

For more information on the Diamond Awards – visit the SGN Scoops Digital website at http://www.sgnscoops.com .

The final nominees in select categories are listed below:

LIVING LEGEND AWARD: Ann Downing, Claude Hopper, Karen Peck Gooch, Lulu Roman, Peg McKamey Bean

SONG OF THE YEAR: “Hold On” – Dove Brothers (written by McCray Dove), “If You Knew Him” – The Perrys ((written by Rodney Griffin and Joseph Habedank), “Mercy Leads Us Home” – Sisters (written by Kenna Turner West), “Somebody Died For Me” – Triumphant Quartet (written by Christy Sutherland), “What Children Believe” – Gold City (written by James Isaac Elliott, Brent Lamb, and Jerry Salley)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:  Almost Morning (Perrys), Foot Steps of Life (Firm Foundation), Graveyard Revival (Dr. J.D. Brown),  It’s All About Him (Praise Incorporated), Journey Through the Sky (HisSong)

SUNRISE AWARD: 2nd Generation, Firm Foundation Quartet, Gigi & Randy Burgess, Ladd Family, Praise Incorporated

MIXED GROUP: Hoppers, Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, McKameys, Perrys

QUARTET: Brian Free & Assurance, Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City, Jericho, Triumphant Quartet

TRIO: Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Karen Peck & New River, New Day, Talley Trio

DUET: Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Dustin & Kaila, Gigi & Randy Burgess, Hearts of Faith, Wendy Word + forgiven

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GROUP: Diamond Rio, Dove Brothers, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Oak Ridge Boys, Wilsons

BLUEGRASS ARTIST: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Primitive Quartet, Watkins Family

For a full list of nominees, visit http://www.sgnscoops.com
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Diamond Awards Ballot Update

Dear Readers:
Yesterday a number of Diamond Awards second-round ballots were received in our Washington office that were postmarked April 29, 2010.

Because those ballots were received prior to the April 30 deadline, they were counted. This count resulted in an additional nominee in our Instrumentalist category, which is reflected on the ballot.

If you have already voted in this third & final round and wish to change your vote, please submit a new ballot.

Our apologies for any confusion.

Thanks for reading!
The Management Team of SGN Scoops & Coastal Media Group.

Diamond Award Nominee Zack Swain signs with EHA-Nashville, Releases New Project

Nashville, TN – As Zack Swain’s long-awaited CD, “For God So Loved” is released, he is both thrilled and excited to be parelleling that accomplishment with the award nomination and bringing on Evie Hawkins of EHA-Nashville to help publish the good news of his music ministry.

Swain brings a rich musical heritage to each performance. His background is rich from several generations, covering a variety of musical styles. A student of the Stamps-Baxter school of music, Swain studied under some of Gospel music’s finest musicians, teachers, and performers. He also studied piano privately in Greenbrier, Arkansas and Nashville, Tennessee for several years. Beginning at the age of three, Swain  began to amaze many friends and family with his unique piano artistry. He played an integral part in  music ministries of North Arkansas’ largest Nazarene church: Greenbrier Church of the Nazarene in Greenbrier, Arkansas. At the age of 11, he was on the full-time music staff of the church, fulfilling responsibilities of principal keyboardist and pianist. At age 15, he made the decision to devote all of his energies toward working in the field of Southern Gospel music. He has shared the stage with many prestigious artists in the gospel music spectrum and his music ministry has taken him to many churches, arenas, and performance halls all around the world. He has had the honor of playing at the Deep South Quartet Conventions, Bud Magnuss Memorial Singing, and being a part of the piano “Roll of Honor” with many legends and Hall of Fame pianists. He also has performed on stage at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion.

Swain is also involved in studio work, playing keyboard sessions on recording projects in various Southeastern studios. He has recorded solo piano projects, all of which have been released and distributed through his solo concerts. Swain has captured the attention and hearts of Gospel music fans all over the world and is quickly rising toward being one of Gospel music’s favorite musicians.

For more info on Zack Swain or to book a concert: http;//www.ZackSwain.com

SSE Artists Land 30 Nominations on Diamond Awards Top 10 Ballot

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops Digital, home of the Diamond Awards, announced the Top 10 ballot for the Diamond Awards earlier this month.  Southern Spin Entertainment artists and organizations landed a total of 30 nominations on the Top 10 ballot.

SSE’s home on the web landed a nomination for Favorite Industry Website, alongside three-time winner of the award SoGospelNews.com (now AbsolutelyGospel.com).  Also, Chris Unthank, program manager for SouthernSpinRadio.com, landed a Top 10 spot for the Paul Heil Award for Broadcasting. SouthernSpinRadio.com was awarded the Paul Heil Award in 2006.

“We are absolutely thrilled that we have representation in almost every single category on the 2010 Diamond Awards Top 10 ballot,” mentioned Amy Marie Unthank of SSE Group, Inc. “We feel like we represent some of the industry’s most talented and brightest artists. This is a just a testament to that fact.”

SSE artists and organizations landed Top 10 nominations in the following categories:

SONG: “Hold On” (Dove Brothers), “It’s All About Him” (Praise Incorporated)

ALBUM: It’s All About Him (Praise Incorporated), Journey Through the Sky (HisSong)

MIXED GROUP: The Freemans

QUARTET: Praise Incorporated

TRIO: 2nd Generation, HisSong

DUET: Lee & Loyall

MALE SOLOIST: Rod Burton

FEMALE SOLOIST: Bev McCann, Misty Freeman, Sharron Kay King

LIVING LEGEND: Kelly Nelon Clark (The Nelons)

INSTRUMENTALIST: Adam Harman (Dove Brothers)

SUNRISE AWARD: 2nd Generation, Praise Incorporated

PAUL HEIL AWARD IN BROADCASTING: Chris Unthank (SouthernSpinRadio.com)

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY MALE ARTIST: Rod Burton

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST: Bev McCann, Sharron Kay King

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GROUP: Dove Brothers, Eighth Day, Praise Incorporated

VIDEO/DVD: Hinsons Live! (The Freemans)

BLUEGRASS ARTIST: Bound & Determined

ARTIST WEBSITE: 2nd Generation (2ndgenerationministries.com), Brothers Forever (brothersforever.net)

INDUSTRY WEBSITE: SoGospelNews.com (now AbsolutelyGospel.com), SouthernSpin.com

Fans can now vote for their favorites from the Top 10 ballot. The online ballot is designed for fans to vote for their favorite artists and individuals for each award.  Fans and industry supporters are encouraged to visit the SGN Scoops Digital website to place their votes.  The Diamond Awards home on the web is located at http://sgnscoops.com.

The 2010 Diamond will once again take place at the Branson Gospel Music Convention.  The show will take place on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in Branson, Missouri at the Branson Convention Center.  The awards program will precede the Thursday evening concerts and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the Diamond Awards – visit the SGN Scoops Digital website at http://www.sgnscoops.com .

TELESTIALS FINDING SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With almost 50 years in full-time music ministry the Telestials are still finding success. The groups latest single, Everything, was named the #7 New Release of January 2010 by the Singing News and is #35 on The Singing News Chart for May. Everything was produced by Southern Gospel great, Michael Sykes and can be found on the Telestials latest album, I Can Call Jesus. “This is probably one of the most powerful songs I have ever sang. What a hope to be reminded that when Jesus died on the cross, He gave us Everything”, says lead singer Scott Lucas.

The Telestials have also been nominated for Album of The Year & Mixed Group of The Year in the 2010 Diamond Awards. “Knowing that the Diamond Awards are voted on by the fans makes being nominated a true honor”, says group founder Beth Glass. The Diamond Awards will be given out at the 2010 Branson Gospel Music Convention June 28^th thru July 2. For more information on the Diamond Awards visit http://www.sgnscoops.com/

For more on the group or booking information you can visit http://www.telestials.com.

You can also visit the group’s blog at  http://www.telestials.wordpress.com

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HIS Choice Music Named Main Sponsor for 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops Digital are proud to announce the main sponsor for the upcoming 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.  This year’s major sponsor is HIS Choice Music.

HIS Choice Music is the most updated, innovative way to find great Christian music and schedule Christian concerts all from one location. With the launching of the all new HIS Choice Music Compilation CD, fans have the opportunity to hear well established Christian artists along with new, up and coming artists. The company is a full service label that represents such acts as CrossWay, Young Harmony, One Voice, and more.

The 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will take place on Thursday, July 1, 2010 as a part of the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention in Branson, Missouri.

Rob Patz of Coastal Media Group said, “I’m sensing a contagious excitement about the Diamond Awards from fans and artists alike. This year’s event is shaping up to be the best yet.  I am certainly looking forward to working with HIS Choice Music for the 2010 Diamond Awards.  HIS Choice Music is an outstanding company with a reputation of having an incredible heart for ministry.  Along with HIS Choice Music, we at the Diamond Awards are serious about spreading the good news of Jesus Christ as well.  I would like to say thank you HIS Choice Music for being a sponsoring partner and helping us ensure the Diamond Awards is a God- honoring and successful event.”

In addition to sponsoring the Diamond Awards program, the label will also sponsor the talent search at the Branson Gospel Music Convention. The talent search contest finalists will appear on stage and the winner will be selected during the Diamond Awards program.  For talent search contest information, rules and registration, soloists and groups may visit http://bransongmc.com/

Hosts and performers for the 2010 Diamond Awards will be announced at a later date.

The Top 10 Ballot for the 2010 Diamond Awards will be available in the upcoming April issue of SGN Scoops Digital.

For more information on the Diamond Awards – visit the SGN Scoops Digital website at http://www.sgnscoops.com .

About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Digital several years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded.  The Diamond Awards are a fan-based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners each year.  The awards show is held during the Branson Gospel Music Convention every summer.

Jonathan Edwards Named Music Production Director for 2010 Diamond Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops Digital are happy to announce the addition of Jonathan Edwards to the staff of the 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.  Edwards has been appointed Music Production Director for the awards ceremony.

Edwards is a known professional in the Southern Gospel community.  In addition to performing with the Ascension Quartet, Jonathan is also the late afternoon and early evening DJ for Springfield, Missouri’s KWFC-FM – one of Southern Gospel’s most loved and respected radio stations.

Rob Patz, President of Coastal Media Group (owners of SGN Scoops Digital) said, “I’m excited to be able to have someone of Jonathan Edwards’ caliber as our Music Production Director for the Diamond Awards.  His vast background, not only in music but audio production, will allow us to put on a first class show.”

“It is such an honor for me to join Rob Patz and the rest of the fine folks who make the Diamond Awards happen,” responded Jonathan.  “I look forward to a great show and will do what I can to make it the best musical awards show around.”

The 2010 Diamond Awards are set to take place on July 1, 2010 during the Branson Gospel Music Convention.  Nominations for the Top 10 ballot are currently being accepted through February 28, 2010.

For more information on the Diamond Awards – visit the SGN Scoops Digital website at http://www.sgnscoops.com .