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Crabb Family’s New Recording Lands on the BILLBOARD Top 200, Contemporary Christian and Southern Gospel Charts

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—February 17th, 2012—Together Again (Gaither Music Group), the all-new studio recording from the multiple award-winning Crabb Family, hit shelves and online stores this week, taking the #1 position on the southern Gospel sales chart according to Nielsen SoundScan.  The ten-song release, produced by lead singer and GRAMMY® Award-winning solo artist Jason Crabb, landed the #6 position on the contemporary Christian sales chart in addition to landing at #123 on the BILLBOARD Top 200 list. “This is really an encouragement to us,” stated Jason.  “As a family, to be back in the studio and back on stage for a limited run has been a blast.  To see others embrace us and get excited about new music from us, well, that is an honor and it inspires us.  We are all doing what we do today because of the support of countless friends and fans over the years.  We are reminded yet again of their encouragement and love to us.  We appreciate them so much.”“We are pleased to see such a strong response to the new Crabb Family release,” stated Barry Jennings, president of Gaither Music Group.  “This family created something special years ago that clearly remains significant to their many fans who keep coming back for more.” An extensive tv and media campaign surrounding the new release began earlier this month on networks including GAC, GMC, RFD, FamilyNet, TBN, CTS, CTN, Vision TV, Grace, Legacy, FFE, Miracle and Airtime.    Together Again is available digitally and at retail stores everywhere.  It is distributed exclusively by EMI CMG Distribution.  For further information regarding The Crabb Family, visit www.thecrabbfamily.com. About The Crabb Family
Siblings Jason, Adam , Aaron, Kelly and Terah, known as The Crabb Family, took the Christian music industry by storm in the 90’s with their signature brand of country-tinged Gospel, live stage band and powerhouse musical arrangements.  The Crabb Family took home 11 GMA DOVE Awards, garnered three GRAMMY® nominations, and blurred the lines between Christian music genres with recordings and nominations ranging from bluegrass to black Gospel.Their family blends became a hit on platforms varying from the Gaither HOMECOMING stages and “The Grand Ole Opry” to the Brooklyn Tabernacle and  Carnegie Hall.  Their downhome appearances, highlighted by songs written by the group’s original founder Gerald Crabb, made them a household name in the southern Gospel music community and a “new favorite” across several genres.  Heralded by the industry and fans alike, the group produced numerous Top 10 hits and 16 number one hits.

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.

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• Votes should be based on an artist’s work within the calendar year of 2011.
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Rob Patz Of SGNScoops Magazine Talks With Sisters

The Ascension Quartet Announce Departure Of Michael J

Lebanon Missouri.. After two and a half years Michael J. bass singer for the Ascension Quartet based in Lebanon, Missouri has announced his departure from the group. Michael will be pursing more of a solo ministry at this time. Danny Parnell of the Ascension Quartet says “It has been a good ride with Michael and we wish him well in his up coming venture. The Ascension Quartet are taking applications for this position if you would like to apply please send and mp3, bio and picture to info@theascensionqt.com

Prayer Request/Update From The Gober Family

We’re asking for continued prayer for Rodney Gober.  Rodney came through surgery well earlier this week. The surgeon confirmed that the lymph nodes are infected with cancer and cannot be surgically removed due to their location. He told the family that chemo was their best option. He will go back to his oncologist next week to find out what the plan is but will most likely is going to be aggressive. Please pray for The Gobers and pray his doctors are led to the treatment GOD wants for him. Prayers are appreciate and are still needed as we are claiming healing, in Jesus name! For more information about the Gober Family visit http://www.thegobers.com/

Daywind Announces Release Of John Berry’s New Album, RealMan.RealLife.RealGod, Available Now

Hendersonville, TN (January 26, 2012) – Best known for hits such as “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing On The Edge of Goodbye,” and many others, John Berry is a well-known name among Country music fans.  Daywind Records is excited to announce the release of John Berry’s 25th album, and first Christian project, entitled RealMan.RealLife.RealGod.  The recording, which is now available at retail, is the result of many years of prayer by John and his family regarding the desire to embark on a new phase in his career; traveling full time as a Christian artist.
RealMan.RealLife.RealGod features both brand new songs, such as “Straight Down Rain” and “Real Man,” as well as favorites like “Blessed Assurance.”  The first Southern Gospel radio single, “Straight Down Rain,” was co-written by Berry and released to radio last November.  John Berry’s signature rendition of “O Holy Night” was also released to radio over the Christmas season.

“I am very excited to be releasing my 25th recording project and 1st full-length Christian CD on Daywind Records,” shares John Berry. “RealMan.RealLife.RealGod. is a collection of songs that share my personal relationship and passion for Jesus Christ.  My hope and prayer is that God can use this music to draw listeners closer to Him.”

RealMan.RealLife.RealGod is available at Christian retail stores across the country and digitally at iTunes and other outlets.  Bulk purchasing for gift and ministry purposes is available by calling 1-800-635-9581.
Daywind Records is based in Hendersonville, TN, and is distributed worldwide through New Day Christian Distributors.  Daywind is home to such great artists as Wilburn & Wilburn, Mark Trammell Quartet, and Brian Free & Assurance, among others.
For more information on Daywind Records, visit daywindrecords.com.  For more information on John Berry, visit johnberry.com.

Jaidyn’s Call Special Guest on Gospel Music Today

The guests on the current edition of Gospel Music Today are the members of Jaidyn’s Call. The Feature Group is The Youngs, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Ken and Jean visit the Southern Gospel Worship Gathering in Broken Arrow, OK, to hear The New Plainsmen sing. Jean reviews a new CD by Sherry Damron, and the show features singing by The Freemans and a vintage video by Calvary Calls. The latest show is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.

Danny Norman Signs With EHA-Nashville

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Christian Country songwriter and recording artist, Danny Norman, of Carbondale, IL, signed a publicity agreement this month with Evie Hawkins of EHA-Nashville. Danny has been singing the Gospel for over 30 years and has had charting success on Radioactive Airplay with songs like “I’m Free” and “The Promised Land,” with both going to the number 1 position in 2011. His next single, “Reasons,” is to be released the first week of February and will be promoted through Spin-N-Motion. A complimentary video is available on YouTube and other sites across the internet. Evie Hawkins notes, “It is a pleasure and privilege to get to work for Danny. He has some fresh new material and I’m looking forward to hearing more of his songs and being able to work on his team.” To contact Danny visit:
http://www.dannynormal.net or
Danny Norman
143 Ashwood Ln
Carbondale,IL 62901
(618)549-3219
email:
jubilee60@msn.com
EHA-Nashville 615-545-1241 or 256-686-2375