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Statesville, NC Native Takes Top Prize at LGMA Fan Awards

Kings Mountain, NC- National award winning singer and songwriter, Shellem Cline was awarded the two most sought after awards at the 2020 Lighthouse Gospel Music Association’s Fan awards. The LGMA presented Cline with the “Music Evangelist of the Year” award and his hit tune “Little Pink Glasses” was awarded song of the year. Due to COVID-19, the LGMA 2020 awards show was held virtually, and Shellem along with his daughters Ella and Lena, for whom the tune was written, was watching with his family from their home.

Cline stated that “Winning the two awards this year was a blessing, but I believe the best part of it all was to see the excitement of Ella and Lena when “Little Pink Glasses” was called.” Cline’s brother caught the kids entire reaction on video and the video has surfaced on social media. Cline continued saying “God has been so good and He has given me two of the most beautiful girls in the world and im so thankful that I could share this moment with the 2 most important people in my life.” To view the kids reaction click the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGnuMURrtZs and you can learn more about Shellem Cline at www.shellemcline.com.

Christian Country Top 40 SGNScoops For August 2018

SGNScoops Christian Country Top 40

Christian Country Top 40 SGNScoops For August 2018

1. Hunter May – Number One Fan
2. Reed Brothers – Holding On
3. Mike Leichner – Don’t Bring The Country Out In Me
4. Sonshine Road – When Grandpa Sang How Great Thou Art
5. Terry Davis – Braggin’ On Jesus
6. Lisa Daggs – Wonderful
7. Tonja Rose – When The Mountain Can’t Be Moved
8. Chuck Hancock – One Pair Of Hands
9. Tina Wakefield – Over And Over
10. Christian Davis – Every Scar
11. Trademark – Tell Me That’s Not God
12. John Penney – In God’s Hands
13. Charlie Griffin – Rise And Shine
14. Mercy Mountain Boys – Better Way Of Livin’
15. Michael Knight – You Can Have It All
16. Brent Harrison – This Side Of Sunday
17. Trinity Wennerstrom – Shine Big, Shine Bright
18. Kolt Barber – Send The Rain
19. Gunner Carr – Take My Hand
20. Bloodbought – Gospel Plow
21. Justin Richardson – This Is Me
22. Ava Kasich – Speak The Word
23. Joy Roberts – Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
24. The Kendricks – I Could Be Leaving Right Now
25. Lindsay Huggins – Not In This House
26. Answered Prayer – When He Says Arise
27. Mary Fay Jackson – No One Compares To You Lord
28. Tony Alan Bates – Numbered
29. Heather Van Derren – Come To The Table
30. Caleb Howard – Live Like That
31. Shellem Cline – This Thing Called Life
32. Peter Christie – Two Ways To Sunday
33. Amy Richardson – Sweet Whispers
34. Jamie Lynn Flanakin – Oh, My God
35. Heath Knox – Face To Face
36. Wade Phillips – Big Time Memories
37. Ronnie Horton – Call On Jesus
38. David Gresham -Remember The Soldier
39. Appointed 2 – When Grandma Prayed
40. Bruce Hedrick – I’ll Take It From Here

Read the full SGNScoops Magazine July 2018 HERE

Congrats to the SGN SCOOPS TOP 40 Christian Country Songs

May/June 2018

1. Chuck Hancock- One Pair Of Hands

2. Kolt Barber- Another Day

3. Trinity Wennerstrom- Shine Big, Shine Bright

4. Christian Davis- Every Scar

5. Tina Wakefield- Over and Over

6. Brent Harrison- This Side Of Sunday

7. James Payne and Bruce Haynes-Dancing In The Rain

8. Michael Lee- Ain’t That Just like Jesus

9. John Penney-In God’s Hands

10. Wade Phillips- Make Me More Like Jesus

11. McKay Project- Taking Me Home

12. Bruce Hedrick- Wingin It

13. Jamie Lynn Flanakin- Free

14. Terry Davis- Braggin On Jesus

15. BloodBought- Gospel Plow

16. Tonja Rose- When The Mountain Can’t Be Moved

17. Mike Leichner- Don’t Bring The Country Out In Me

18. Heather Van Derren- Come To The Table

19. Debbie Bennett- The Blood He Applies

20. The Reed Brothers- Holding On

21. Steve Warren- Forever Kind Of Love

22. Carol Barham- I Can’t Praise Him Enough

23. Caleb Howard- Live Like That

24. Kevin and Kim Abney- Broken Bread

25. Jonathan Dale- This Is Your Now

26. The Kendricks- I Could be Leaving Right Now

27. Charlie Griffin- Rise and Shine

28. Tommy Smith- Let’s March On

29. Kali Rose- What’s A Valley

30. Gil Magee- Climb The Sycamore Tree

31. Buddy Jewel- I’m There

32. Kevin Rowe- Heaven Above

33. Shellem Cline- This Thing Called Life

34. Mike Manual- The Country Side Of The Cross

35. Kolt Barber- Send The Rain

36. Bev McCann- Dash Between The Dates

37. Debbie Seagraves- I Still Believe In Amazing Grace

38. Gunner Carr- Take My Hand

39. Ava Kasich- Speak The Word

40. Tony Alan Bates- Numbered

Christian Country Top 40 From SGNScoops

Christian Country Top 40

Christian Country Top 40 From SGNScoops

SGN SCOOPS Christian Country Top 40 April 2018 (May Magazine)

1. McKay Poject- Taking me Home
2. Lisa Daggs- Love Found Me
3. Kolt Barber- Another Day
4. Chris Golden- Less of Me
5. Michael Lee- Ain’t That Just Like Jesus
6. Bruce Hedrick- Wingin’ It
7. Mike Leichner- I Wouldn’t Trade America for The World
8. Chuck Hancock- One Pair Of Hands
9. Johnny Rowlett- Where I’m Going
10. Tina Wakefield- Over and Over
11. Miles Pike- Don’t Unpack your Bags
12. James Payne- The Flag
13. Debbie Bennett- The Blood He Applies
14. Cody McCarver-I’m Gonna Meet Jesus
15. John Penney- When The Thunder Rolls
16. Ryan Watkins-Any Way The Wind Blows
17. Ava Kasich- The River Runs Red
18. Debbie Seagraves- I Still Believe In Amazing Grace
19. Mike Manuel- Country Side Of The Cross
20. Tommy Smith- Let’s March On
21. Jamie Lynn Flanakin- Free
22. Buddy Jewel- I’m There
23. Wade Phillips- Make Me More Like Jesus
24. Cami Shrock- My God Will Always Be Enough
25. Carol Barham- I Can’t Praise Him Enough
26. Christian Davis-Every Scar
27. Shellem Cline- Getting In The Word Of God
28. Trinity Wennerstrom- Shine Big, Shine Bright
29. Tonja Rose- When The Mountain Can’t Be Moved
30. Jonathan Dale- This Is Your Now
31. Charlie Griffin- Rise and Shine
32. Brent Harrison- This Side of Sunday
33. Kevin Rowe- Heaven Above
34. Steve Warren- Forever Kind Of Love
35. Kevin and Kim Abney- Broken Bread
36. Terry Davis Braggin’ On Jesus
37. Gil Magee- Climb The Sycamore Tree
38. BloodBought- Gospel Plow
39. John Lanier- There’s Gonna Be Shoutin’
40. Kali Rose- What’s A Valley

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Good News Today

If you sure could use a little good news today, we have some!
Just reported from Tommy and Michelle Brandt that their son Tommy 2 spoke at a youth conference last night and 6 people were saved! To God be the glory!
Way to let God use you Tommy…..
#nofearnocompromisenoquit

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What are the Top 40 SGN Scoops Christian Country Songs

SGN Scoops Tops 40 March, 2018 (April Magazine)
1. Chris Golden –Less Of Me
2. Michael Lee- Ain’t That Just Like Jesus
3. McKay Project- Taking me Home
4. Lisa Daggs- Love Found Me
5. Mike Leichner- I Wouldn’t Trade America For The World
6. Chuck Hancock- One Pair Of Hands
7. Johnny Rowlett- Where I’m Going
8. Kolt Barber- Another Day
9. Ronnie Horton- Unclouded Day
10. Bruce Hedrick- Wingin It
11. Caleb’s Crossing- Someday
12. Jerry Branscomb- Hammer Down
13. Ava Kasich- The River Runs Red
14. Tina Wakefield- Over and Over
15. Debbie Bennett- The Blood He Applies
16. Ryan Watkins- Anyway The Wind Blows
17. Charlie Griffin- Cast The First Stone
18. Jeff Dugan- Dashboard Jesus
19. Mike Manuel- The One Who Holds the Pen
20. Tommy Smith- Let’s March On
21. White River- Pardon Me
22. Jim Sheldon- Old School
23. Shellem Cline- Getting In The Word of God
24. Jamie Lynn Flanakin- Free
25. Corey Farlow-If Jesus Sang Country Songs
26. Mercy Mountain Boys- Come On Back
27. Buddy Jewel-I’m There
28. Wade Phillips- Made Me More Like Jesus
29. Cami Shrock- My God Will Always Be Enough
30. Carol Barham- I Can’t Praise Him Enough
31. Debbie Seagraves- I Still Believe In Amazing Grace
32. Cindy Tikens Jennings-Let It Shine
33. Christian Davis- That’s Alot Of Praying
34. Dan Duncan- Church Out Of The Country
35. Kevin Rowe- Heaven Above
36. Les Taylor- If That Mountain Don’t Move
37.Steve Warren- Forever Kind Of Love
38. Jonathan Dale- This Is Your Now
39. Molora- The River
40. Kevin and Kim Abney- Broken Bread

“This Is Your Now” By Jonathan Dale -Single Drops TODAY

JONATHAN DALE – THIS IS YOUR NOW – PRESS RELEASE –   

In the summer of 2008 CMT (Country Music Television), along with producers of American Idol, Fremantle Media, began production for a new singing competition reality TV Show entitled, “Can You Duet”. Season one produced America’s sweethearts “Joey +  Rory”, and also “Caitlin and Will”, and “Kate and Kasey”. The love story between Joey and Rory Feek went on to touch the hearts of millions across the nation.  

In 2009, the casting had begun for Season Two of CMTs Can You Duet, auditions were held in Nashville, Tennessee at the famous Wildhorse Saloon on Broadway. Jonathan Dale Cox and Brandon Green had made it through the first round with different duo partners, and had yet to meet.  

Shortly into round two, Brandon’s cousin, and Jonathan’s friend were eliminated, which led Dale and Green to be partnered together by celebrity judges Big Kenny of Big and Rich, Scott Borchetta owner and CEO of Big Machine Label Group, and legendary Country Music icon, Naomi Judd of The Judd’s. Jonathan and Brandon together formed the all American Male Country Music duo, “JB Rocket”.  

Getting their name from their initials and a coincidental pair of the same Rocket Dog shoes that they both were wearing on the day they met each other, JB Rocket quickly became one of America’s favorite “duos” on the reality TV Singing Competition.  

JB Rocket completely dominated season two with performance like, “Neon Moon”, and “More Than a Memory”. Jonathan and Brandon advanced into the finale and final round and then competed against Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey (The Voice), together known as Steel Magnolia. 

JB Rocket finished on season two of CMTs Can You Duet as the first runner up and signed a major record deal with the Valory Music Group of Big Machine Records. A few years later Jonathan and Brandon walked away from their record deal and went into separate careers.  

Since then, Jonathan Dale of JB Rocket has been awarded the Carolina Music Awards Country Male Vocalist of the Year, released two albums, and multiple single tracks, married his best friend Courtney, and is a father to his newborn daughter, Presley Jane. His Christian radio single, “I’m Still Standing” reached the top 80 at #66 in the national Gospel Charts, in Singing News Magazine. 

Jonathan’s new single, “This is Your Now” will be released to iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all other social media music outlets on January 29th, 2018.  

“This is Your Now” is all about living life to the fullest and embodying the power to keep trying and keeping your faith. I believe in raising a generation of risk takers, and people who fight for what they believe in and what they want to see come to pass. We are the author of the story of our lives, what happens next is up to you.” Says Jonathan Dale 

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What Are The Top 40 Christian Country Songs For This Month?

The Votes are in and here are the Top 40 Songs in Christian Country This Month…..

1.Kevin Rowe-Heaven Above
2.High Road- Somewhere I’m Going
3.Christian Davis-Just Show Up
4. Johnny Rowlett- Where I’m Going
5.Mike Manuel-The Country Side Of The Cross
6.James Payne-The Flag
7.Chuck Hancock-Mustard Seed Faith
8.The Drummond Family-Just Let Me Fall
9.Michael Lee- Aint That Just Like Jesus
10.McKay Project-Taking Me Home
11.Chris Golden- Less Of Me
12.Ava Kasich- The River Runs Red
13.Bloodbought- In The Eyes Of Man
14.Jim Sheldon- Old School
15.Lisa Daggs-Love Found Me
16.Steve Bridgmon- Joyride
17.Ronnie Horton-Unclouded Day
18.Jordan’s Crossing-He Will Come
19.Sherry Damron-You Ain’t Devil Enough
20.The Arenos-Back To My Senses
21.Jerry Branscomb-Hammer Down
22.Shellem Cline-Getting In The Word Of God
23.Back Home-Your Son
24.Appointed 2-Up To You And I
25.Cami Shrock-My God Will Always Be Enough
26.Charlie Griffin-Cast The First Stone
27.Caleb’s Crossing-Someday
28.Tommy Smith-Let’s March On
29.Gail Cogburn-I’ve Got A Bottle
30.Wyatt Nations-Getting Back To Our Roots
31.Robert Stowell- I’d Die For You
32.Kolt Barber-Another Day
33.White River-Pardon Me
34.Amy McAllister-Shoot For The Moon
35.Corey Farlow-If Jesus Sang Country Songs
36.Tina Wakefield- Over and Over
37.Charlie Griffin- Jesus Take A Hold
38.JohnPenny-When The Thunder Rolls
39.Bradley Walker-Sinners Only
40.Buddy Jewel- I’m There

Congrats Everyone!

CHRISTIAN DAVIS SIGNS WITH TURNBERRY RECORDS

CHRISTIAN DAVIS
SIGNS WITH TURNBERRY RECORDS

Multi Dove Award winning and Grammy nominated artist Christian Davis signs with Turnberry Records and Management Team, a division of The Bluegrass Standard Magazine. It is a rarity in any genre of musical entertainment that someone comes along with an individual talent that can captivate an audience for an entire performance. Even more of a rarity is when someone comes along with not only the God given talent, but the heart and compassion to make a difference.

Over the past 10 years, Christian has endeared himself to a wide audience as gospel, bluegrass and country fans have embraced his deep, rich vocals and easy-going personality on and off stage.  Fans have marveled at his vocal talent and he quickly became a crowd favorite at shows across the world.

Davis states “Joining Turnberry Records is genuinely exciting for me!  Not only is Turnberry my first solo record label, but Keith was the first promoter who booked me and my band after departing Dailey & Vincent as he gave me a platform to bring this incredible music to life.  Keith’s association with the music industry has long defined his values and I am honored that he has welcomed me to the Turnberry Family. The label has embraced my personal evolution as an artist and performer in the Gospel, Bluegrass and Country genres allowing me to continue to inspire and enrich the lives of people all across the world.  I am overjoyed to partner with Turnberry as we cross new horizons musically and personally!”

Embarking on a new solo venture, Christian’s next album will meld styles of “traditional back porch bluegrass” with a little bit of “new grass.”  The new album is being co-produced by Christian Davis and Keith Barnacastle along with Grammy award winning producer, Wayne Haun.  The album is slated to release in early 2018.

The Bluegrass Standard Magazine couldn’t be prouder to represent and be a part of this amazing journey.  For more information, please visit christiandavisonline.com or thebluegrassstandard.com

Texas Country Music Association Announces 2018 TCMA Songwriter Contest Now Open for Entries

Texas Country Music Association Announces
2018 TCMA Songwriter Contest Now Open for Entries

CARTHAGE, TX — The Texas Country Music Association, Inc. announced that its annual TCMA Songwriter Contest and Awards are open for song submissions as of December 1, 2017 in both Country and Christian Country formats.

Entered songs must be original works and are judged on creativity, lyrics, melody, arrangement, originality and overall technique. Songs are reviewed in the order they are submitted so entering early is suggested. To review the rules and enter, go to www.texascountrymusic.org and choose the Songwriter contest link. Up to 5 songs may be submitted per entry form.

According to Texas Country Music Association President, Linda Wilson, the 2017 contest was a huge success. “For the 2017 TCMA Songwriter Contest we had several hundred songs submitted for both categories. It was certainly difficult to get those down to the top 10 in each format! There are so many awesome songwriters, artists and musicians who are from or who perform in Texas and it’s our job as a supporting organization to find them and work on their behalf to help get them exposure. The songwriters along with their music have gained tremendous attention, and that’s why it’s such a hit!”

The top 10 finalists of the contest will be named and recognized at the 2018 Texas Country Music Awards in the fall of 2018. There will be five Honorable Mentions, First, Second, Third and Fourth Place Runners Up, and a Final Winner that will hold the title 2018 TCMA Country Songwriter of the Year and 2018 TCMA Christian Country Songwriter of the year, respectively. The winners will have the opportunity to share the stage with top artists to perform their songs at the 2018 Texas Country Music Awards as well as other TCMA Sponsored events throughout the year.

The 2017 TCMA Country Songwriter of the Year is Justin Todd Herod for his original tune, “Songs I Wish I’d Wrote”. Kelly Kenning and Tony Ramey took home the 2017 TCMA Christian Country Songwriter of the Year in the Christian Country category for “God’s Got This”. Both winners were welcomed with standing ovations at the 2017 Texas Country Music Awards which took place on September 28 in Carthage, TX. Plans for the 2018 Texas Country Music Awards are currently underway along with many other TCMA projects for 2018 such as the Texas Country Music Showdown, a TCMA Songwriter Conference and more.

For more information and to submit songs, go to www.texascountrymusic.org/songwriter.