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Keep Praying for Aaron Wilburn…

Written by scoopsnews on November 22, 2020 – 1:51 pm -

Please keep praying for our friend Aaron Wilburn. According to Son, Jim , no new update today. The ventilator is letting Aaron rest.

Here is yesterday’s update.

Aaron Wilburn update 11/21/2020.

So this morning Dad started struggling to be able to get a breath and with no other options available, he had to be put on the ventilator. At this point, it will be a day by day process to see if his body will start to get stronger which we are praying is the case.

We were able to FaceTime with him yesterday and although he couldn’t talk, he was able to wave and smile and gave a big thumbs up when we told him about all the people that are praying for him. Thank you again to everyone and please continue to pray because not only is he my best friend, but the one who keeps us all smiling and laughing.

Jim

Keep praying!

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Beyond the Song: Joseph Habedank sings “Goliath”

Written by Staff on November 20, 2020 – 1:04 pm -

Beyond the Song by Jantina Baksteen

For today’s Beyond the Song, I got in touch with Joseph Habedank. I talked with him about his new song out to radio, “Goliath,” from his latest album, “Deeper Ocean.” This is a powerful song that will speak to the hearts of many.

Jantina Baksteen: Joseph, you have been in gospel music all of your life. At what age was your stage debut to sing to a crowd?

Joseph Habedank: I started singing with my brothers when I was five years old. My middle brother, Nathan, was four and my baby brother, Tim, was three. We sang “He’s Still Working on Me,” at the First Baptist Church in Forest, Ohio.

JB: At the age of 17, you joined the Perrys. How did that get started? 

JH: Kirk Talley actually heard me sing at my home church in Dayton, Ohio, and he gave the Perrys a CD of me at the Gatlinburg Gathering in 2003. They hired me one month later at the National Quartet Convention. 

JB: Who approached you to join that popular family group?

JH: Daywind Records actually approached me first to see if I would be interested, and then Kirk reached out to me as well, but ultimately Tracy was the one who called me to see if I would want to try out with them. 

JB: What wise lessons did you learn from your time with the Perrys?

JH: I think the biggest lesson I learned was to respect the people who come to see you. Tracy always told me that careers weren’t made on stage, but at the product table talking with the people. He would always say, “If you’ll be good them, they’ll be good to you.”

JB: You have an impressive testimony. I know for sure not all readers of SGNScoops are aware of that. Would you share with us your story again?

JH: After a few years with the Perrys, I developed an ulcer on the back of my throat that was so painful that I had to be given pain medication. In a few months time, I was addicted to prescription drugs and ultimately had to step down to get help in 2013. I went to a wonderful place called Cumberland Heights here in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Lord began to do a miracle in my life. Now I travel all over the country sharing my story and I will celebrate eight years of sobriety in May of 2021. 

 

JB: After all you went through, God is blessing you in numerous ways. Could you share some of this?

JH: Yes, the Lord has truly been good to me. I never really expected my solo ministry to take off like it has, but I am so grateful for the grace and mercy of Jesus. I’m amazed that he took my mess and made it into something beautiful. 

JB: What is it like to travel with your wife on your side?

JH: It has truly been one of the greatest joys of my life. Don’t get me wrong, it isn’t always easy, but we have a blast out on the road together. She actually grew up traveling and singing with her family, the Bentons, so this is not something new to her. I truly could not do what I do without her. 

JB: How do you receive the words from God to to write such powerful lyrics?

JH: Well, I have a lot of help. Obviously, the Lord is paramount to my inspiration, but a lot of people don’t realize that I actually co-write all of my songs with other songwriters here in Nashville. They are the true craftsman and women. I am so grateful for the community of Christian songwriters. 

JB: Is there a song out there you wish you had written?

JH: The first one that comes to my mind is a song called, “That’s What the Blood is For,” by Jason Crabb. It was written by Ronnie Freeman and Tony Wood, who ironically writes a lot of my songs with me now. 

JB: Please tell us how your current song came to you, and how is the audience response?

JH: I had actually seen a preview for a television show called, “Goliath,” and although I had never seen it, I thought it would make a great title to a song. So, I took it to Sue Smith and Daniel Doss, and the song was born. I love watching the crowd when I get to the last line of the chorus that says, “I know my Goliath is coming down!”

JB: What is it like to write with names like Lee Black, Tony Wood, Jason Cox and so many more?

JH: It’s a great honor for me, but what’s even greater is that I get to call these songwriters my friends. They are not only some of the most talented people you will ever meet, but they are just great all-around people. As I said earlier, I am so grateful for my songwriter friends.

JB: What is ahead for you in 2021?

JH: Well, I’m getting ready to go into the studio to record my fourth mainline album with Daywind Records, and I truly believe this is the greatest batch of 10 songs that I have ever recorded. I feel like the messages in these songs is so important for the church and the world today. There are definitely some topics we tackled that haven’t been talked about much in music before. It should be out in the spring of 2021. 

JB: What advice do you have for young singers/songwriters who want to follow their calling to be used in the gospel music industry?

JH: Make great relationships and never turn down an opportunity to serve the church with your talent. I feel these two things are the most vital. Also, be sure to attend workshops like Write About Jesus for songwriting. If you want to be a Southern gospel artist, check out the Steve Hurst School of Music or Stamps Baxter School of Music. IMMERSE is also a great resource for people interested in becoming a worship leader or a Christian artist in general. 

JB: Is there an artist from the past you wished you had the chance to sit around the table with, and what would be the discussion?

JH: When it comes to gospel music, I think Kenny Hinson would be the one I’d most like to talk to about music and singing, but when it comes to songwriting, probably Rusty Goodman. As far as secular music is concerned, I’ve always been a bit enamored with the voice and career of Frank Sinatra. He was the greatest of all time, in my opinion. 

JB: Have you ever made a trip to Europe? What country in Europe would you like to visit and why?

JH: I went to Ireland when I was a baby while my grandparents were missionaries there, but I obviously don’t remember it. I have always wanted to go to Italy for two simple reasons: 1. The suits/ties and 2. The food!

We hope you enjoy Joseph Habedank singing, “Goliath:”

 

 

Thank you, Joseph, for sharing your story and ministry with SGNScoops. May you be blessed through sharing your new recording in 2021 and through the mission of sharing the Gospel through song.

You can find Joseph Habedank on  the web www.josephhabedank.com 

Or on Facebook at Joseph Habedank Music.

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StowTown Records Releases Highly-anticipated Brotherhood Project

Written by SGN Scoops Staff on November 20, 2020 – 12:58 pm -


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Karen Peck and New River At People’s Tabernacle Church

Written by SGN Scoops Staff on November 19, 2020 – 3:13 pm -

People’s Tabernacle Church, 64 Airways Blvd, Savannah, TN will welcome Dove and Grammy Award winners, “KAREN PECK & NEW RIVER”, on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 6:00PM. Karen Peck and New River are known for hit songs such as ‘Four Days Late’ and many more! Admission is free, a generous love offering will be received. For more information, go to www.ptcsavannah.com or 731-727-8242

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Congratulations to Tim Menzies and The SGN SCOOPS Top 40 Christian Country (December 2020)

Written by scoopsnews on November 17, 2020 – 10:33 am -

 

Congratulations Tim Menzies and The Top 40 Christian Country (December 2020)

1	His Name Is Jesus	Tim Menzies/New Day Records
2	Come To Jesus Meetin’	Gerald Crabb/Independent
3	American Heroes	Hunter May/Independent
4	Mercy Came Running	Chosen Road/Song Garden
5	Jailbreak	MARK209/Independent
6	You’re Everywhere	Shellem Cline/Tire Swing Records
7	Patiently Waiting	Steve Bridgmon/Independent
8	The Rest Of The Story	Ray Wolford/HMG
9	They Tried	Doug Corum/Independent
10	Hallelujah Homecoming	Wilburn & Wilburn/Daywind
11	Joy	Branded/Independent
12	Your Son	Chris Golden/24K Records
13	Capable Hands	Michael Roberts/Independent
14	Jonah, Job & Moses	Carolina/Independent
15	A Day	Carol Barham/M.A.C.Records
16	God Doesn’t Care	Jackson Heights/Center Stage Music
17	Always Angels	David Timms/Independent
18	Come On Back	PARDONED/Mansion
19	Little Things	Melissa Evans/Chapel Valley
20	He Will See Me Through	Don Stiles/Independent
21	Rock Bottom	Kevin and Kim Abney/Indepenedent
22	Come To Jesus Moment	Donna Ulisse/Billy Blue Records
23	Little Talk With Jesus	Tonja Rose/Mansion
24	Oh The Lord Has Been So Good To Me	Dennis Jolly/Chapel Valley
25	Tougher Than Nails	Bev McCann/Independent
26	God In The Guitar Strings	Mitchell Whisnant/Independent
27	Here I Go Again	Journeys/Chapel Valley
28	Promise Land	Sam L. Smith/Independent
29	Laugh Often	Kali Rose/Independent
30	Still A Special Place	Tony Alan Bates/Independent
31	Till I have No Strength To Give	Appointed2/Independent
32	Come On Home	Tim Davis/Independent
33	Garden Of My Heart	Barber Family/Independent
34	He Hears My Every Prayer	Jessica Horton/M.A.C. Records
35	Mountain Movin God	Purpose/Chapel Valley
36	Earth To God	John Rich/Independent
37	Starboard Side	Judith Montgomery &Family/Chapel Valley
38	He Didn’t Throw the Clay Away	Gene Reasoner/Independent
39	We Know	Jimmy R. Price/Independent
40	I’ve Seen Enough	Nathan Areno/Independent

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Congratulations to The Rochesters and The Bluegrass Top 20 SGN SCOOPS-December

Written by scoopsnews on November 17, 2020 – 10:08 am -

Congratulations to The Rochesters for The Number 1 song in Bluegrass (December 2020 SGN SCOOPS)

Position	Song Title	Artist/Label
1	Ready To Serve	Rochesters/Independent
2	Don’t Tune Him Out	Whites/Independent
3	I Know The Tomb Is Empty	Heaven’s Mountain Band/Family Music Group
4	It’s Autumn	Tim Davis/Independent
5	There’s No Depression In Heaven	Chuck Wagon Gang/Mountain Home Records
6	The Lost Sheep	Eagle’s Wings/Independent
7	Worry Never Done Nothing	East Ridge Boys/Mansion
8	I’m Gonna Wait On Jesus	Carolina Blue/Billy Blue Records
9	God Of Second Chances	High Road/New Day Records
10	God’s Still In Control	Merle Monroe/Pinecastle Records
11	The Old Red Back	Strings Of Victory/Independent
12	Thank God I’m Free	Detty Sisters/Independent
13	Come To Jesus Moment	Donna Ulisse/Billy Blue Records
14	He Hears My Every Prayer	Jessica Horton/M.A.C. Records
15	The Home Far Away	Zoe & Cloyd/Independent
16	One Word Away	The Patricks/Independent
17	Much More Than I Asked For	King James Boys/Independent
18	Tell the World That Jesus Saves	Chigger Hill Boys & Terri/Great Escape Records
19	One Day I Will	Gospel Plow Boys/Independent
20	Lord, We Need You	Primitive Qt/Independent

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Congratulations to Karen Peck & New River and The SGN SCOOPS TOP 100

Written by scoopsnews on November 16, 2020 – 2:46 pm -

 

 

Song Title	Artist/Label
1. Made Right	Karen Peck & New River/Daywind
2. Great God Almighty	The Sound/New Day Records
3. Three Men On A Mountain	Ernie Haase & Signature Sound/StowTown
4. My Home	Browders/Dream Big
5. Make The Last Days Count	Tim Livingston/Diamond Mill Music
6. Dear John	Kingsmen/Crossroads
7. Eye Of The Storm	Triumphant/StowTown
8. Healer In The Grave	Talleys/Crossroads
9. I’ve Been Washed Clean	Greater Vision/Daywind
10.Just Drink The Water	Kingdom Heirs/Crossroads
11. Turn To The Cross	Hyssongs/Chapel Valley
12. I Know Him Better Now	Jim & Melissa Brady/Daywind
13. What We Need	Old Time Preacher’s Quartet/Family Music Group
14. Never A Time	Perrys/StowTown
15. Come To Jesus Meetin’	Gerald Crabb/Independent
16. I Wish I Could Tell You	Guardians/StowTown
17. I’m Travelin On	Carolina Boys Qt/Crossroads
18. Hallelujah Homecoming	Wilburn & Wilburn/Daywind
19. Look At All I Lost	The Old Paths/Crossroads
20. The Hem Of His Garment	Mark Trammell Quartet/Crimson Road
21. Fear Not	Tribute Qt/Daywind
22. What If Jesus	Steeles/StowTown
23. Send It On Down The Nile	Jeff & Sheri Easter/Gaither Music
24. Jordan	Nelons/Daywind
25. Heavenly Music	Mark Dubbeld Family/Song Garden
26. Your Help Is On The Way	Jason Crabb/Daywind
27. A Wretch Like Me	Lauren Talley/Crossroads
28. What Love	Down East Boys/Crossroads
29. Send Revival	Josh and Ashley Franks/Independent
30. All The Way To The Gates	Kramers/StowTown
31. He Will Be God	Whisnants/UIA
32. 1945	Inspirations/Crossroads
33. Into The Fold	Hope’s Journey/Independent
34. We Come In Jesus Name	Mylon Hayes Family/Independent
35. I’m Changing Mountains	Mark Bishop
36. That’s My Preacher	Les Butler/Family Music Group
37. I’ll Have To Run	River’s Edge/Independent
38. Child Of The King	Gaither Vocal Band/Gaither Music
39. Begin With You	Wisecarvers/Crossroads
40. Hand On The Plow	Troy Burns Family/Chapel Valley
41. Give It To Jesus	3 Heath Brothers/Crossroads
42. Don’t Be Caught Dead Without Jesus	Justified Quartet/Independent
43. Between The Prayer And The Answer	LeFevre Quartet/Daywind
44. Better Off There	Browns/StowTown
45. Faithful In These Times	Wilbanks/Chapel Valley
46. God Is Good	McKameys/Crossroads
47. Goliath	Joseph Habendank/Daywind
48. They’ll Never Take Jesus Out Of My Heart	Michael Combs/Independent
49. Keep Praying	Lore Family/Crossroads
50. Give Them Jesus	Williamsons/Family Music Group
51. Born	Sunday Drive/Crossroads
52. Gonna Keep Livin	Three Bridges/Crossroads
53. Keep Looking Up	Endless Highway/Crossroads
54. Land Of Forever	Dysart Family/Independent
55. Hope For The World	Jordan Family Band/Crossroads
56. Little Things	Melissa Evans/Chapel Valley
57. The Lamb	Collingsworth Family/StowTown
58. Salvation Song	Taylors/StowTown
59. God Of Second Chances	High Road/New Day
60. Like He’s Already Done	Barry Rowland & Deliverance/Family MusicGrp
61. I’ll Praise You	Austin & Etan Whisnant/UIA
62. Beginning Again	Greg Sullivan/Resting Place Music
63. He’s Still There	Lance Driskell/Independent
64. Mountaintop For Me	Crabb Family/Daywind
65. Headed Home/Almost There	Hazel Parker Stanley/Patterson Music Group
66. Behold the Lamb	Bowling Family/Daywind
67. I Know It’s Mine	11th Hour/Crossroads
68. You Are Still Father	Walkers/Mansion
69. Rescue Story	Fields of Grace/Family Music Group
70. Here I Am Lord	4 Calvary Qt/Independent
71.This Same Jesus	Master’s Voice/Crossroads
72. Come On Back	Pardoned/Mansion
73. City Of Gold	Chronicle/Independent
74. Til the End	Freemans/Independent
75. When Your Back Is To The Wall	Big Mo/Independent
76. I’m So Saved	Butler Brothers Qt/Independent
77. Merciful To Me	Souls Harbor/Independent
78. Outta The Tree	Amen Quartet/Independent
79. Hallelujah What A Savior	Soul’d Out Qt/Crossroads
80. What Grace Can Do	Phillips Family/Independent
81. Your Son	Chris Golden/Independent
82. God Will Be Faithful Again	Phillips & Banks/Independent
83. He Prayed Her Home	Southern Plainsmen/Independent
84. Starboard Side	Judith Montgomery Family/Chapel Valley
85. No Longer Slaves	BattleCry/Chapel Valley
86. Storm Before The Calm	Heart2Heart/Independent
87. The Wilderness	Isaacs/Gaither Music
88. Time To Pray	Gordon Mote/Gaither Music
89. When I Leave It in Your Hands	Billy Huddleston/Independent
90. All That I Need	Paul James Sound/Independent
91. Praying While I’m Waiting	Real Truth Revival/Independent
92. Nobody	GloryWay Quartet/Independent
93. You Can Live Again	Susan Whisnant/UIA
94. How Good Does Grace Feel	Brian Free & Assurance/Daywind
95. Still I Will Praise You	Sisters/Independent
96. Here I Go Again	Journeys/Chapel Valley
97. The Lost Sheep	Eagle’s Wings/Independent
98.Proof is in the Scars	Vernon Greeson/Independent
99. 9 Makes Us 1	Legacy 5 & Wardlow Brothers
100. News I Didn’t Get	Lindsay Huggins/Independent

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Where’s My Magazine?

Written by scoopsnews on November 16, 2020 – 1:08 pm -

Where’s My Magazine?

Because of Covid 19, our printing company is not running at full capacity.  We have recently changed print companies in hopes of improvement in the near future.

But, Praise God we are still printing the magazine each month!

Thank you for your patience.

Come on 2021!

The November issue featuring cover story on Don Reid, (Statler Brothers) will mail out this week.

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Congratulations to Karen Peck & New River

Written by scoopsnews on November 16, 2020 – 6:33 am -

 

Congratulations to Karen Peck & New River for the # 1 song for December 2020 in SGN  Scoops magazine.

The Top 100 list will be posted later today.

 

 

 

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Beyond the Song: Avenue Trio sings “They Could Not”

Written by Staff on November 15, 2020 – 1:12 pm -

Beyond the Song by Jantina Baksteen

For this edition of Beyond the Song, I reached out to Avenue Trio who have had some member changes. The Trio have sent an amazing new song to gospel music  radio.

I talked to Kasey Kemp about the changes with Avenue Trio.

Jantina Baksteen: Avenue Trio is a sparkling group! Where did you find Daniel Rivera and Kyle Smith?

Kasey Kemp: I have known Daniel since he was in Bible college. We have been friends many years and when I knew he was available, we talked about the ministry of Avenue, and both felt God opening this door. 

Kyle is new to gospel music and I met him at the Steve Hurst School of Music. He is from Mississippi and a great young man. 

 

 

JB: Kasey, how do you enjoy standing alongside those two young men on stage?

KK: It’s awesome! They are both good Christian boys and I have a blast with them. 

 

JB: You have an awesome single out called, “They Could Not,” that features Kyle. Please share how this song came to you, its message, and what it means to you personally? 

KK: It’s an old Sandi Patty song that I had not heard in years. I actually had forgotten about it. Our record company mentioned this song and said they felt it should be redone, trio style. Josh Townsend of Legacy Five arranged and produced it. It’s an amazing arrangement and very vividly tells the story of Christ’s earthly journey up to the cross and his resurrection. I can’t help but tear up every time we sing it. 

 

 

JB: Now you have these two young men on board, do they do all the hard work setting up stuff before the event starts?

KK: Are you kidding!? All joking aside, everyone has their jobs, and then helps the others after getting their part done. It’s a great team effort.

 

JB: Who is the joker on the Avenue team?

KK: Uhm…everyone! Hah!

 

JB: Do you have a fun road story to share?

KK: Oh, wow, there are so many. I’ll pick one. Lots of restaurants have special birthday songs if it’s your birthday. Sometimes even desserts. We enjoy playing jokes on each other and telling the waitress it’s one of our birthdays. Of course, we always tell them it’s a joke, but they go through with it anyway. The best part is when we go to a Mexican restaurant and they smash whipped cream in your face. It’s always fun to see which one will have a birthday that day!

 

JB: Has Kyle, Daniel or you have a testimony to share?

KK: We would all be quick to say that we are blood bought, born again children of God. God has saved us, blessed us with a measure of talent to service Him. 

 

JB: As well as Avenue, Kasey and Haley have another ministry. Could you share some about that?

KK: My wife, Haley, and I, have a church service and revival ministry. We have recorded our first cd called, “Living In Love,” with songs she has written and a few other great songs. We enjoy going into a church to sing, play my trumpet and preaching the word. God is allowing us to see people saved and revived through this ministry. We are so blessed to do this together as a married couple. 

 

JB: Are Avi and Autry joining you every family date? Is Avi interested in stepping up and singing a song?

KK: They both love to sing and can match pitch. We are really excited about that. When they hear our songs come on the radio, they start bouncing around and moving their heads back and forth. Autry can sing a few words but Avi can sing them all! She even recorded a chorus of “King Of The World,” on our recording. We are so proud of both of them. 

JB: Do you have any stories about being on stage with Haley? 

KK: Long story short, she got shocked by some grounding issues at a church through the sound system. God blessed by Haley not being harmed even though it was severe, and a young lady that was a Buddhist came to Christ through the experience. It was an amazing few days.

JB: You and Haley have also got a great song out, called “Blood Bought.” Please  share some about that.

KK: “Blood Bought,” is an old McGruders’ song. I had been watching some of their stuff on YouTube and Haley heard “Blood Bought.” She had been wanting to do a song about the blood of Jesus, and when she heard it, she said, “That’s it!” We love singing it and people really seem to enjoy it. 

 

JB: What do Avenue Trio members do when you have time off? 

KK: Lots of things.I work on mine and Haley’s schedule, the group schedule, and spend as much time with my family as possible. Daniel has an internet gospel music radio station called, Good News Southern Gospel. Aside from that, he enjoys time with his wife and children.

JB: Where and how can we contact Avenue Trio and your family ministry?

KK: Our website is the best place: www.AvenueMusic.net  Haley and I can be reached at www.KaseyAndHaleyKemp.com

 

We hope you enjoy Avenue Trio singing, “They Could Not:”

 

 

Thanks to Avenue Trio for sharing your ministries with SGNScoops. Many blessings and safety on ministry roads. We pray that the message in the songs and words you share on stage change the lives of your listeners across the world.

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