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February 2012 SGNScoops Magazine

Presenting… The February Edition of SGNScoops Magazine! Jim and Melissa Brady share their sweet love story and their ministry! This month we are also featuring part two of Brian Free and Assurance, The Goldens, Anna Grace Kimbrough and The Lefevre Quartet. Special thanks to our features writers, Lorraine Walker, Laura Kennedy, Sandi Duncan Clark, Victoria Shirey and Angela Griffin!  And….Rob Estep gives a look behind the scenes with Wayne Haun!

We are excited about two special interest stories this month: Karen Peck and Joyful Noise as well as 2nd Generation’s Brenda Denney’s experience on The Price Is Right. Be encouraged by Lou Wills Hildreth, John Mathis Jr, Jennifer Cambpell and from our newest staff writer, Scott Rhoades.  We’ve kicked off a series of foreign mission stories too!  This month Angela Griffin shares “Love A Child!”

Don’t miss Sandi Duncan Clark’s DVD reviews as well as Rhonda Frye’s Crabb Family Concert Review. Enjoy a full and exciting issue of SGNScoops Magazine- Home of THE DIAMOND AWARDS!

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DIAMOND AWARDS VOTING!!!

We’re excited to say we’ve had a great participation with voting during the first round of nominations. The first round of voting started in January and will end on March 28th. If you have not voted, please do so and encourage your friends, family and fans to do so as well by adding this link to all of your social media outlets. Remember- The Diamond Awards are FAN based, FAN driven, so speak out- your voice REALLY counts.

VOTE HERE!  http://www.sgnscoops.com/2012-diamond-awards

Or  VOTE HERE!   https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VRDF68N

OFFICIAL RULES:

• One vote per email address. Email address will be required to place a vote.
• Printable ballots are available for mail-in votes, but photocopies of completed ballots will not be accepted.
• SGN Scoops Digital and Coastal Media Group reserves the right to discard any vote believed tobe fraudulent (ie, using a fake email address for mass voting) and reserves the right to determine eligibility in all categories.
• Votes should be based on an artist’s work within the calendar year of 2011.
• Ballots must be filled out for at least 18 of the 21 categories to be counted.
• All fans are eligible to nominate.

For questions or additional information, email rhonda@sgnscoops.com.

Rob Talks About This Months Magazine

January 2012 SGNScoops Magazine

We’re kicking the New Year off right at SGNScoops Magazine! We are so pleased to announce….DIAMOND AWARDS NOMINATIONS are underway! Check out Laura Kennedy’s article for a little background on the Diamond Awards and follow the voting instructions. We’re anticipating a great awards show this year as well as voting to top last year’s record breaking participation. Help us spread the word about the Diamond Awards by posting our link to your website and all social media outlets.

Are you ready for some New Ernie Haase and Signature Sound music?!?! Check out our cover story and see what all Ernie Haase has to say about their new album and new tour! Features this month include Donna Beauvais, The Issacs, The Lesters, and Brian Free & Assurance. We have new music reviews, Voices Won Anniversary coverage and a concert story covering the Gaither’s Jubilate 2011. As always, we provide inspiration and encouragement and the latest in Southern Gospel and Christian Country News. You’ll also see what songs are topping the charts as well as find some great soup recipes! Thank you for reading and pass along to your friends! Happy New Year! Download The Magazine Here

Rob Talking About SGNScoops Magazine

December 2011 SGNScoops Magazine

Merry Christmas from the Scoops Staff! We are proud to present December’s Issue,”The Gift of Grace!”  We are excited to feature The Bowling Family, Gloria Gaither, Marshall Hall, Christy Sutherland, The Diplomats, Scott Godsey, Amber Nelon, Rachel McCutcheon and Karen Peck.  This issue includes New Music Reviews by Sandi Duncan Clark, Jennifer Cambell’s Women of Faith Experience, Stephanie Kelley’s trip to the Flight Museum, Inspiration from Lou Wills Hildreth, Encouragement from John Mathis and Rhonda Frye and a concert review on Voices Won Anniversary Singing. Rob Patz gives a little hint about the Diamond Awards location, Lorraine Walker wraps up a 3-part series on “Media and the Gospel” and Laurette Wills shares how we can stay fit during the holidays. We hope you enjoy the beautiful cover designed by Stephanie Kelley and the Magazine layout design by Pete Schwager. Enjoy our Christmas treat and please share it with your friends!

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Rob Talks About The December Magazine

Driven Quartet Reaches Agreement with Catacomb Music

Nashville, TN – Driven Quartet of Charlotte, NC have now reached an agreement with Catacomb Music.

“I feel that Catacomb Music is the perfect ministry partner and right now it is going to be what we as Driven need to push us in the right direction”, said Jason Funderburk. “I am excited about working with Scott and look forward to a long working relationship to take this ministry where God would have it!”

Gospel Music is in Jason’s blood. His father Danny Funderburk is one of the most recognizable voices in Southern Gospel Music. Danny has sung with such notable quartets as The Singing Americans, The Cathedrals and Perfect Heart. Jason is carrying on that tradition with Driven.

Collectively, this group of young men has been singing professionally for over 20 years. Their resumes include such groups as Danny Funderburk and Mercy’s Way, The Anchormen and Lumber River but in 2006 this group of young men through prayer, stepped out on faith and commenced their new full time career, heeding to the call on their lives to present the Gospel through music, these four gentlemen created Driven Ministries.

“This year Driven was blessed to be featured on the main stage at NQC & won 3 Diamond Awards” (Website, Country Gospel Group & Album of the Year) said Scott Lucas. “Catacomb Music is honored to add Driven Quartet to the Catacomb Music family, along with www.song-of-david.com & www.coulterministries.org ”

For more information on Driven Quartet visit www.drivenqt.com

For more information on Catacomb Music visit www.catacombmusic.com

Melissa Ladd (The Ladd Family) Suffers Severe Fall

ROCK HILL, S.C. – (September 26, 2011) – Emerging Southern Gospel duo The Ladd Family request the prayers and thoughts of Southern Gospel fans and industry alike. Group vocalist Melissa Ladd suffered a severe fall recently, causing the group to come off the road through the end of the year.
 
Paul Ladd, Melissa’s husband, said, “On August 31, Melissa passed out and fell on the baby we are expecting. She was in the hospital for a few days, and we found out that she had an undiagnosed heart condition in which doctors believe caused the initial episode. Melissa and the baby are doing better, but due to the potential for another passing-out episode and premature birth, doctors have ordered that Melissa remain on bed rest until she delivers.”
 
The Ladd Family will resume traveling again on December 31, 2011 in Carroll, Ohio at River of Life Church.
 
“We truly apologize for any inconvenience that this might have caused, and we covet your prayers,” continued Paul. “God has shown us His faithfulness time and time again, and we know that this situation will be no different. We look forward to the forth-coming birth of our child and cannot wait to get back to ministering again.”
 
Get well wishes can be sent to melissa@laddfamilyministries.com or on The Ladd Family’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Ladd-Family/127922370615314
 
For more information about The Ladd Family, visit the group’s website: www.laddfamilyministries.com . You can also keep up with the group on social network sites like Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ladd-Family/127922370615314) and MySpace (www.myspace.com/theladdfamily).
 
About The Ladd Family
The Ladd Family is an anointed family ministry with strong Christian roots. They began more than 35 years ago when John and Violet Ladd felt the call of God on their lives and began to travel singing and preaching the gospel with their children. Today the family tradition carries on with Paul and his wife Melissa. God has brought this dynamic husband and wife team through the fire and back in order to truly minister from the heart. They have earned three Diamond Award nominations and scored a #1 hit on the SouthernGospelTimes.com Top 40 Fan Chart with their single “Let Go.”

The Isaacs, Gordon Mote in Cleveland TN Saturday, Sept 24

 For the first time in many years, the multi-award winning family group, The Isaacs, will be appearing live in concert at Lee University Conn Center in Cleveland, TN with Gordon Mote. The concert is scheduled for   Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 6:00pm. The doors will open at 5:00.

 The Isaacs most recent album “The Isaacs: Naturally” was the 2010 Dove award winner for bluegrass album of the year. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight, family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. In addition to their success as performers and recording artists, Becky and Sonya are also making their mark on the gospel music industry as songwriters. Most recently, their song, “Your Cries Have Awoken the Master” was named the #1 Singing News Song of 2008. For over 30 years, this family has wowed audiences all over the world. Don’t miss the chance to see this legendary group!
 
     For the past six years, Gordon Mote has been nominated as Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, being awarded that honor in 2009. He has also received nominations for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Musician of the Year and Album of the Year from the Southern Gospel News and The Singing News Magazine, claiming the 2008 Musician of the Year Award from SGN. In 2010 he was awarded “musician of the Year” by SGN Diamond awards.
 
    In addition to staying busy in the recording studio with the top names in various musical genres, Mote travels in excess of 100 dates each year, performing solo events throughout the US, Canada and Europe. In addition, the talented recording artists shares the stage with legendary Gospel recording artists Bill Gaither and his multi-Grammy Award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band in more than 50 cities worldwide.

Ticket Information: 

 Buy online-  www.perfectharmonypromotions.com
             By phone-  1-800-965-9324
             Location – White Wing Christian Book Store   Cleveland, TN
Prices: Lower Level Gold- $22 Advance  $24 Door
          Lower Level Silver- $18  Advance  $20 Door
          Balcony- General Admission- $15 Advance  $17 Door