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TUNE IN ALERT Beyond The Ashes On Gospel Music Showcase

THIS SATURDAY MAY 18TH, 2013 5:30PM EST

StowTown Recording Artist BEYOND THE ASHES IS THE FEATURED ARTIST
THIS SATURDAY ON DAYSTAR TELEVISION’S GOSPEL MUSIC SHOWCASE
HOSTED BY GUY PENROD

You Are Invited To Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2013

For More Information www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com

Beelers Unveil New Website

Knoxville, TN (May 7, 2013) The Beelers of Knoxville, TN are proud to unveil their new website www.thebeelers.org . Known for their close family harmony, the Beelers now have a nice looking home on the internet for fans to keep up with them.

Robin Beeler Cumbie stated “Our new website is totally awesome. It looks beautiful, has a great photo gallery and an easy to use store where fans can purchase the Beelers CDs and T-shirts, including the new CD which will hopefully be out in June”.

Continuing the excitement Tina Beeler Moody said “Other great features of the new site include our calender of appearances and links to connect with us on FaceBook and Twitter”.

The Beelers recently became a 501C non-profit organization and tax deductible donations may now be made to them through the new website.

Cory Beeler added “So many exciting things are happening for us right now. We have our new website, we’re finishing our new recording with Glen Bates and BSA Records, and our new single “When A Man Dies” is soaring up the chart. We are just grateful to God for His blessings to us”.

You can get in touch with or book The Beelers at www.thebeelers.org, www.facebook.com/TheBeelersOfficial , www.bsaworld.com , or E-mail them at blessed@thebeelers.org

The Beelers are represented by the Beckie Simmons Agency.

Adam’s Call Is Giving Away Their Song

Nashville, TN This new young trio is on their way to making a name for themselves in the Gospel music arena, as they unselfishly share their future hit song with the world by offering it as a free download.

Who is this outstanding, break the mold, new group? Adam’s Call, from Nashville, TN, is all about thinking out of the box to reach the most people they can with the greatest message in the world. Formed a mere six months ago, Adam’s Call is getting the attention of young and old alike.

Founder and manager, Bobby Davenport said “In this day and age it sounds a little crazy to be giving away our music, but this song “You Will Deliver” needs to be heard by people of every persuasion.

We know that He will deliver you from any situation you are in. If it’s drugs, sickness, poverty, or depression, our God is able to deliver you.”

One fan was heard saying “It is so refreshing to see a young group like Adam’s Call willing to make such a sacrifice to spread the Gospel by GIVING their song away.”

Get your free mp3 download copy of “You Will Deliver” from the Adam’s Call webpage at http://adamscall.com .

You can reach Adam’s Call at www.facebook.com/AdamsCallMusic, http://adamscall.com or by E-mail at office@adamscall.com

April 2013 Editon Of SGNScoops Magazine

We are stoked about the April edition of SGNScoops Magazine! The beloved, ever popular Triumphant Quartet is gracing the cover this month! Also in this issue, get the inside scoop on Ann Downing’s latest recording experience and enjoy part 2 of Lorraine Walker’s series on John Lanier. Our focus on Christian Country Music shines the spotlight on Barbara Lowman, and we’re highlighting 2 special young folks this month-Zach Flowers and Olivia Collingsworth. In addition to the latest gospel music happenings, April’s issue includes several articles of Christian interest. Sandi Duncan Clark reviews a book titled “Question Everything” and Dixie reviews “The Grasshopper Effect,” a book about small churches. John Mathis Jr. and Jennifer Campbell encourage our hearts with articles of inspiration and don’t miss a special word of encouragement by our new staff writer, Dr. Jeff Steele. This month offers music reviews, an honor to Mark Lowry, a concert review of The Easters and special coverage of the Tracy Stuffle Benefit Concert. Rhonda Frye encourages West Coast Southern Gospel fans to attend the Great Western Fan Festival later this month, and Lorraine Walker tells our readers about the tourist hot-spots in Pigeon Forge, home of the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. Thank you to our talented staff of writers and design team for another beautiful issue of SGNScoops Magazine. Remember…we’re always free, and always good! By all means… Please share with your friends, fans and family on your websites and social media outlets!

Daywind Publishing and Ricky Free enter into Exclusive Songwriting Agreement

Hendersonville, TN – Daywind Music Group is pleased to announce the signing of Ricky Free to its roster of exclusive songwriters. In Christian music since the age of 15, Ricky has 15 years and 3000 shows under his belt as a professional drummer, and many album and song credits as a songwriter, producer, and studio musician. His songwriting and producing has been recognized with multiple GMA Dove® Award nominations and several #1 and Top 10 songs. Ricky has had songs performed by Mandisa, Brian Free & Assurance, After Edmund, Crawford Crossing, Charlotte Ritchie and many others. He resides in Nashville, TN with his wife, Kelly, and son, Jude.

Rick Shelton, Vice President of Music Publishing, issued this statement, “Ricky Free is one of those “triple threats.” He is a fantastic drummer. He is a creative and experienced producer. His songs are fresh and inspired. We are so very excited and grateful that he is bringing his talents to Daywind Publishing.”

Ricky Free commented, “I’m so grateful to be just a part of Daywind Publishing. They are simply the best in the business, and I’m really looking forward to the years ahead as one of their writers.”

Since its inception in 1995, Daywind Publishing has emerged as a premier source of new songs for the Southern Gospel, Church Print/Choral and CCM markets. DP boasts of an exclusive staff of 15 prestigious songwriters including Sam Tinnesz, Kenna Turner West and Jason Cox. Daywind Publishing has received more than 100 Singing News Song of the Year and Gospel Music Association Dove® award nominations including the Dove® award for the 2011 Song of the Year. Forty-three Daywind songs have achieved national number one status. BMI awarded DP’s Christian Taylor Music, Christian Music Publisher of the Year 2002 and 2004. Daywind Publishing is where songs rise.

GREAT VARIETY ON THIS WEEKS HARMONY ROAD

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN APRIL 25, 2013: Find a great variety of Gospel music on this week’s Harmony Road TV program. The lineup includes quartet, family groups and a capella. Originating from the the Music Road Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, the program begins with a rousing rendition of “Jesus Made a Believer out of Me”performed by The Kingdom Heirs. Also featured are family groups, The Bowlings, The Crist Family and the Whisnants. Closing out the program is a unique rendition of “Goodbye World Goodbye” from The Penny Loafers, featuring a cameo by the songwriter, Mosie Lister.

Harmony Road can be found each Sunday morning at 8 Eastern time on TNN/The Nashville Network and other outlets. For more times and stations, including online streaming, go to www.harmonyroadtv.com. Go to www.watchtnn.com for TNN stations, and www.thewalktv.com for WalkTV affiliates.

Harmony Road is a weekly Southern Gospel television program hosted by Les Butler, publisher of “The Singing News” and Solid Gospel Radio Host. Other team members include Southern Gospel Musician Cody McVey providing special interviews and insights, as well as Roger Spears, Producer and Randy Liner, Technical Director.

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SGMA announces the class of 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Southern Gospel Music Association’s (SGMA) announced April 19 the 2013 inductees to the SGMA Hall of Fame.

Dr. Jim Goff, induction committee chairman, made the announcement.

In the living category are Polly Lewis Copsey, “Little” Roy Lewis, Duane Nicholson and Tim Riley; and in the deceased category – John T. Benson, Jr. and Thomas A. Dorsey.

“Recognizing the careers and contributions of our newest inductees this fall at Dollywood will bring some wonderful opportunities to mark their legacies,” said SGMA Executive Director Charlie Waller.

The 2013 Induction Ceremony and Singing News Fan Awards is Oct. 2 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Tickets for the event are on sale now available from the SGMA office by calling 865-908-4040.

The SGMA is a non-profit organization that maintains the Southern Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame, the only facility honoring Southern gospel music and dedicated to the historic preservation of the genre’s accomplishments, both for the music and the people. Museum hours coincide with Dollywood’s operating schedule. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information about the museum or its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.