May 2013 SGNScoops Magazine
Written by SGN Scoops Staff on May 9, 2013 – 3:39 pm -We are proud of the May issue! In fact, it’s not even summer yet, but this issue sizzles! Aaron and Amanda Crabb spice up the cover, and their interview will most definitely melt hearts! Also in this issue, catch the latest from Red Roots, the Pine Ridge Boys, and Mark Bishop. Get the scoop on Devin McGlamery and also Greater Vision’s new music projects, and catch the Younger Perspective with Adam Brown. Get to know Christian Country’s rising star, Abby Paskvan, and the West Coast’s Keepers of the Faith. You heard the news about the upcoming Cathedral Reunion, but get the inside scoop from Ernie Haase, Mark Trammel and Scott Fowler. Dr Jeff Steele delivers a word of encouragement, Lou Hildreth honors Tim Riley and Jeff Hawes honors his mom. Catch up on the latest Creekside Gospel Music Convention plans, see who made the top ten list for Diamond Awards and see what songs are topping the charts. As always….digital, free and good! The scoop is nestled inside a beautiful magazine and is now available in in two formats. You choose- PDF or flip-style and please share with friends, family and fans.
Tags: Aaron and Amanda Crabb, Adam Brown, Creekside Gospel Music Convention, Devin McGlamery, Dixie Phillips, Dr. Jeff Steele, Erin Stevenson, Ernie Haase, Greater Vision, jeff hawes, Keepers of the Faith, Lorraine Walker, Lou Hildreth, Mark Trammel, Red Roots, Rhonda Frye, Sandi Duncan Clark, Scott Fowler, southern gospel, southern gospel concerts, Southern Gospel News, the Pine Ridge Boys, Tim Riley
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Daywind Recording Artists Garner Top Honors at 2013 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards: Karen Peck wins Song of the Year and Album of the Year
Written by SGN Scoops Staff on April 12, 2013 – 2:08 pm -
HENDERSONVILLE, TN (April 11, 2013) – It was a very exciting night for Daywind artists at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards on April 9, 2013. Karen Peck received the top honors of the evening, winning Song of the Year for “Mighty Big God” and Album of the Year for her solo recording “How You Walk the Miles.” Karen Peck and New River performed during the ceremony as well.
Brian Free and Assurance received awards in two categories. Their song, “I Want To Be That Man,” was awarded Progressive Song of the Year and the group’s lead singer, Bill Shivers, receive long overdue recognition as Male Vocalist of the Year. The group also performed at the ceremony, held in Nashville, TN.
When the winner of the Traditional Album of the Year award was announced, the crowd rose to its feet as Libbi Perry Stuffle of The Perrys came to the stage to accept the award for their album “Through The Night.” The audience was captivated by the testimony Libbi shared of how her husband, Tracy who has been in intensive care for 76 days after suffering a stroke, is gaining strength every day.
Gerald Wolfe of Greater Vision received the award for Special Event Project Producer of the Year for his work on the “Jubilee” series of recordings. Greater Vision is about to release a brand new recording called “ “ in May, 2013.
Sue Smith took home the award for Songwriter of the Year. Sue is a five time Dove Award winner and has written for such artists as Karen Peck & New River, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Brian Free & Assurance, The Hoppers and many others.
Tags: Absolutely Gospel, brian free and assurance, daywind, Greater Vision, Southern Gospel Music, Southern Gospel News, the perrys
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Legendary Daywind Songwriters Dianne Wilkinson And Ronny Hinson Honored At 2013 Harmony Honors Ceremony
Written by SGN Scoops on January 31, 2013 – 11:29 am -
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For more information regarding this press release, please contact:
publicity@daywind.com.
Tags: daywind, Greater Vision, Jason Crabb, Mosie Lister, nelons, palmetto state, phil cross, Southern Gospel Music, Squire Parsons, tbn, Wynonna Judd
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Trinity Broadcasting Network Hosts SGMG Harmony Honors January 29th at Trinity Music City in Nashville, TN.
Written by SGN Scoops on January 26, 2013 – 6:24 am -All-Star Lineup Features Jason Crabb, Wynonna Judd, Greater Vision, Kingdom Heirs, Nelons, Booth Brothers and More!
NASHVILLE (January 25, 2013) — Some of the top names in Gospel Music will take the stage January 29 in Nashville at Trinity Broadcasting 
Network’s Trinity Music City, as Grammy Award-winning Christian music artist Jason Crabb hosts a special live TBN taping of the 2013 SGMG Harmony Honors.
Sponsored by the Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG), the annual SGMG Harmony Honors celebrates the best and brightest singers, songwriters, quartets, and groups in this unique American musical genre that has comforted, inspired, and entertained generations of fans.
This year the Harmony Honors recognize gospel songwriters Mosie Lister, Squire Parsons, Ronny Hinson, Rodney Griffin, Phil Cross, and Dianne Wilkinson. SGMG president Judy Nelon noted that many of the songs penned by these writers are now considered classics, and have been recorded and performed by scores of artists in gospel, country, and other genres of music. “It is a privilege to be able to honor this elite group of gospel music’s legacy songwriters,” she said. “Their work continues to inspire individuals of all ages and backgrounds.”
This special edition of TBN’s signature “Praise the Lord” show will feature performances from a number of popular artists, including the Booth Brothers, the Bowling Family, Gold City, Greater Vision, Jeff & Sheri Easter, the Kingdom Heirs, LeFevre Quartet, the Nelons, Three Bridges, Tribute Quartet and Palmetto State Quartet featuring Grammy Award-winning country music great Wynonna Judd.
“I am honored to host the 2013 SGMG Harmony Honors and to be a part in recognizing these amazing songwriters,” said Jason Crabb, a regular TBN “Praise the Lord” host. “I cut my teeth on their songs, and their work has been a big part of my own musical heritage.”
TBN Vice President Matthew Crouch noted that Gospel Music has been a regular part of TBN’s history over the past 40 years. “We’ve welcomed many Gospel greats over the years,” he said. “The rich harmonies and inspirational message of this sacred music have been a blessing to generations of TBN viewers. We’re honored once again to host the SGMG Harmony Honors.”
Admission to the January 29th live TBN taping of the Harmony Honors at Nashville’s Trinity Music City is free to the public, with 1,500 seats available. Doors open at 6 p.m. (Central Time) and the program begins at 7 p.m.
For more information and directions visit www.trinitymusiccity.com
Tags: booth brothers, bowling family, gold city, Greater Vision, Jason Crabb, Mosie Lister, phil cross, Rodney Griffin, ronny hinson, Squire Parsons, Trinity Music City
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2013 Absolutely Gospel Music Award Nominees Announced
Written by SGN Scoops Staff on January 23, 2013 – 1:34 pm -
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (January 21, 2013) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com are proud to announce the nominees for the 2013 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. As in years past, the nominees were chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and select media representatives. Starting on February 1, 2013, the fans will get a chance to vote for their favorites in certain categories.
“We are so excited about this year’s awards program,” mentioned Deon Unthank, President/CEO of AbsolutelyGospel.com. “Our site has seen such tremendous growth over the last two years, and we cannot wait to produce another awards show. Each year, things just get bigger and better, and this year’s show will be no different!”
Chris D. Unthank, Editor-In-Chief of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, “We applaud our staff and those other media representatives who voted for thinking outside of the box this year and really embracing what our awards program is all about. These nominations really represent the best of last year, and we can tell that our staff and the other voters really took this year’s nominations process seriously.”
As far as nominations go, Southern Gospel favorites The Perrys landed a stellar nine nominations this year, more than any other artist. The group earned nods for Song of the Year and Traditional Song of the Year (for “Blue Skies Coming”), Album of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year (for Through the Night), Mixed Group of the Year, and Special Event Project of the Year (for the Celebrate Me Home DVD release). In addition, reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Libbi Stuffle earned her third consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year nomination. Speaking of consecutive nominations, The Perrys’ lead vocalist/songwriter Joseph Habedank claimed his fifth consecutive nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year and sixth nod for Songwriter of the Year (Artist) (after winning the award in 2011).
Last year’s big winner The Isaacs and reigning Female Group of the Year Sisters followed behind The Perrys with an impressive eight nominations each. Sisters earned their very first nod for 2013
Pacesetter, the awards’ most prestigious honor, this year. The Isaacs’ Ben Isaacs also landed a 2013 Pacesetter nomination for his production work in 2012.
Following behind those artists was Karen Peck & New River with seven nods. In addition, Karen Peck’s solo record How You Walk the Miles earned an Album of the Year mention. Brian Free & Assurance, Mark Trammell Quartet, and the Booth Brothers all landed six nominations. Three artists received five nominations – Tribute Quartet, Collingsworth Family, and Jeff & Sheri Easter.
Triumphant Quartet and Three Bridges both earned four nominations, while several artists received triple mentions, including The Talleys, Canton Junction, Gaither Vocal Band, The Hoppers, Michael English, and The Nelons. Soul’d Out Quartet, Greater Vision, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Beyond the Ashes, the Bowling Family, The Browders, The Williamsons, and Guy Penrod were each nominated for two awards. Read more »
Tags: Absolutely Gospel Music Award, and Guy Penrod, Beyond the Ashes, Canton Junction, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Gaither Vocal Band, Greater Vision, he Nelons. Soul’d Out Quartet, Joseph Habedank, Karen Peck & New River, Michael English, Southern Gospel News, The Bowling Family, The Browders, The Hoppers, the isaacs, the perrys, The Talley's, The Williamsons
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Gospel Music Today On SGNScoops.com
Written by SGN Scoops Staff on January 21, 2013 – 12:12 pm -Tags: Gospel Music Today, Greater Vision, Paul's Journey, Promise, Red Roots, Second Coming, The Crusader’s Ministries
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Southern Gospel Gardener – Greater Vision On SGNScoops.com
Written by SGN Scoops Staff on January 8, 2013 – 12:01 pm -Tags: Chris Henry, Christian TV, Faith, Greater Vision, southern gospel gardener, Southern Gospel News
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NQC 2012 for Under 20 Bucks!
Written by SGN Scoops on December 3, 2012 – 10:12 am -IF YOU WERE THERE, REMEMBER IT!
IF YOU WEREN’T THERE, EXPERIENCE IT!
Each year, thousands of concert goers flock to Louisville, KY for the annual National Quartet Convention. While there, Southern 
Gospel music fans are treated to night after night (six total) of exciting and heart-stirring performances from over 100 of their favorite groups. For the twelfth year in a row, Crossroads in conjunction with NQC’s Board of Directors, brings you NQC Live Volume 12 a collection of some of this year’s greatest moments, on DVD, with a bonus CD included free!
Experience the excitement that comes from being among the thousands of music lovers as they cheer on groups like The Hoppers, The Talleys, Tribute Quartet, Greater Vision, The Collingsworth Family, The Kingdom Heirs and many more!
Tell Me Why Kingdom Heirs
Homesick Angel Tribute Quartet
There Is No Other Name Crist Family
A Pile Of Crowns Greater Vision
Living In The Palace Legacy Five
Little Bit Of Sunshine Jeff and Sheri Easter
I Won’t Trade My Crown Down East Boys
I Played In The Band Booth Brothers
Broken People Mark Bishop
I Can Trust Jesus Collingsworth Family
Surely Goodness & Mercy Talleys
There Is A Fountain Kim Hopper, Kim Collingsworth and TaRanda Greene
The Old White Flag Triumphant Quartet
The King Is Coming Mark Trammell Quartet
I Sing The Mighty Power Of God Hoppers
Joy Has Come Karen Peck and New River
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Channing Eleton
I’ll Fly Away (with Over The Moon) Josh Singletary
Bonus features from the showcases Hymns For the Ages, A Touch of Christmas, Strings & Keys and Laugh Out Loud.
NQC Live 2012 will be available at Crossroads, and in stores everywhere December 18, 2012 .
Tags: collingsworth family, crist family channing eleton, crossroads, Greater Vision, Kingdom Heirs, legacy five, Mark Bishop, mark trammell quartet, national Quartet Convention, Southern Gospel News, talleys, Tribute Quartet, triumphant quartet
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Voices Won Anniversary Singing November 9th and 10th in Dalton Georgia
Written by SGN Scoops on November 6, 2012 – 1:42 pm -Voices Won will host an anniversary singing this weekend, November 9th and 10th in Dalton, Georgia. Voices Won welcomes Karen 
Peck and New River and Greater Vision on Friday at 7:00. On Saturday, Mark Bishop, The Crist Family and the Nelons will take the stage beginning at 6:00. Voices Won will perform each night.
The Concert will take place at the Crosspoint Christian Centre, 2781 Underwood Street, Dalton Georgia. Tickets are on sale now: A two night pass is $25.00 , one night in advance is $15, $20 at the door. Dinner and Concessions are available for purchase each night before the concerts, so come early! Everyone is invited!
For more information, visit http://www.voiceswon.com/
Tags: dalton, Greater Vision, karen peck and new river, Mark Bishop, Southern Gospel News, The Crist Family, the nelons, Voices Won, voices won anniversary singing
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Greater Vision on Gospel Music Today
Written by SGN Scoops on October 29, 2012 – 6:24 am -
host southern gospel news and concert updates, the Feature Group is Common Bond Quartet, and Jean reviews a new CD by Rhonda Frye. The show has singing by The Skyline Boys and Tammy Jones Robinette, and exclusive concert footage of Forgiven Trio, captured by Gospel Music Today’s cameras at The Southern Gospel Worship Gathering, in Broken Arrow, OK. The show is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.Tags: Common Bond Quartet, Forgiven Trio, Gospel Music Today, Greater Vision, Ken and Jean Grady, Rhonda Frye, skyline Boys, Southern Gospel News
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