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The Chandlers at Creekside…

The Chanders are singing to an enthusiastic crowd in the Creekside Showcases right now!

It is a great day in Pigeon Forge and the folks at Creekside Gospel Music  Convention are having a great time in the Lord!

The Chandlers will be closing out Creekside 2016 tonight. Don’t miss it. You will be blessed!

Midnight Prayer at Creekside

Pigeon Forge, TN – Creekside Gospel Music Convention welcomes the return of one of last year’s favorite events, Midnight Prayer. Fans and artists gathered together after the concerts before heading to sleep. They prayed and sang and had fellowship with each other, seeing hearts touched and lives changed. Everyone so enjoyed these services that Creekside is bringing them back in 2016. “Midnight Prayer is a very special time at Creekside,” says Rob Patz of SGN Scoops. “It really gives us all a chance to respond to the message we have heard during the singing all day long. I can’t wait to see what happens this year!

Vonda Easley adds, ” I am so excited that midnight prayer is not only back, but back by popular demand. I am thrilled to be part of an event where artists can come together and pray for one another. Creekside is not just a Convention, it is an experience that you do not want to miss!

Speakers this year at midnight prayer are Charlie Sexton and Linda Foster, Rocky and Gail Smith, and Dennis and Leslie McKay. You do  it want to miss Midnight Prayer at Creekside 2016!

Melody Harden Anticipating Great Future As Creekside 2016 Approaches

Melody Harden

Pigeon Forge, TN  – Melody Harden, newest team member of Coastal Media and Creekside Gospel Music Convention, is looking forward to increasing the footprint of Gospel music’s fastest growing event. Harden recently accepted the position of Events/Group Sales and after nine years with the National Quartet Convention, she has the organizational and administrative skills to accomplish this goal.

Midnight Prayer Returns to Creekside 2016

Pigeon Forge, TN – Creekside Gospel Music Convention welcomes the return of one of last year’s favorite events, Midnight Prayer. Fans and artists gathered together after the concerts before heading to sleep. They prayed and sang and had fellowship with each other, seeing hearts touched and lives changed. Everyone so enjoyed these services that Creekside is bringing them back in 2016.

Midnight Prayer

“Midnight Prayer is a very special time at Creekside,” says Rob Patz of SGN Scoops. “It really gives us all a chance to respond to the message we have heard during the singing all day long. I can’t wait to see what happens this year!

Vonda Easley adds, ” I am so excited that midnight prayer is not only back, but back by popular demand. I am thrilled to be part of an event where artists can come together and pray for one another. Creekside is not just a Convention, it is an experience that you do not want to miss!

Speakers this year at midnight prayer are Charlie Sexton and Linda Foster, Rocky and Gail Smith, and Dennis and Leslie McKay. You do  it want to miss Midnight Prayer at Creekside 2016!

Find More About Creekside 2016 HERE

Got Talent? Who Will Be The Winner?

Pigeon Forge, TN (September 19, 2016) – Rob Patz, Publisher of SGNScoops Magazine, announced the addition of the 2016 Creekside Gospel Music Talent Search to the exciting lineup of the 2016 Creekside Gospel Music Convention in Pigeon Forge, TN. Held from October 31st through November 3rd at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Creekside encompasses evening concerts, daytime showcases and the 2016 Diamond Awards.

“After the event in Vernon, we knew we had to bring the Talent Contest to Creekside. I am so excited to be able to work with Dennis and Leslie McKay and Vonda Easley on this endeavor,” remarked Rob Patz.

The Creekside Gospel Music Talent Search will be held outdoors at the Ramada Inn – Smoky Mountain Convention Center on Monday, October 31st at 11:00 a.m. The entry fee is $175. Everyone is invited to come out and support the contestants. There will be a Grand Prize and Runner-Up winner that will be announced at the Monday night Creekside Concert.

The Grand Prize package includes a six song EP valued at $3,000 and includes studio recording time at Studio 115A in Columbus, MS, engineer/producer, mixing/mastering, and two copies of the final mastered project. Studio musicians and product/CDs are not included. This incredible package also includes three months of full page advertising valued at $3,000 in SGN Scoops Magazine plus six months of national radio promotion for one song by Hey Y’all Media and a featured interview on Vonda Easley’s radio show, Strictly Southern, valued at $3,000. In addition, the grand prize winner will perform on Tuesday night at the prestigious Diamond Awards show.

“Recently in Vernon, Alabama we saw and heard some of the best talent out there. I expect no different for the Creekside Convention and I am so excited to see who I will be promoting next on radio,” commented Vonda Easley of Hey Y’all Media.

The Runner-Up package includes a certificate for $300 off a 10 song recording project at Studio 115A in Columbus, MS, one month of advertising in SGNScoops Magazine valued at $250, and a single digital song release by Hey Y’all Media valued at $99.

“When Rob and Vonda approached us about taking this to Creekside, we were excited about the idea. There are some incredibly talented singers and musicians out there. We saw that at Vernon and are looking forward to working with the winner of the Creekside event to produce a project that will showcase their talent,” said Dennis McKay of M.A.C. Records/Studio 115A.

The Creekside Gospel Music Talent Search is open to all Gospel music artists, including solos, duos, and groups. Each participant will have eight minutes to showcase their musical talent via track or live music. The entry fee is $175. To register for the Creekside Gospel Music Talent Search, call Leslie McKay at (662) 312-4146.

Who will be the winner?

Gold City is Coming to Creekside 2016!

Big Announcement….

Gold City has been added to the Artist Lineup for Creekside 2016!  So all you Gold City Fans, better get your VIP ticket today!

Here’s How…… You can buy your VIP Ticket for $25 below

TOP 5 Diamond Awards

Diamond Awards

SGNScoops is proud to release the Top Five nominees for the 2016 Diamond Awards. Vote HERE The Diamond Awards will be presented on November 1st at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, during the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. The Diamond Awards gala is a special time of honouring artists and industry personnel who give so much of their lives to this music we love. The evening is full of wonderful music, surprise guests and memorable moments, all made special through the MC talents of Dr. Jerry and Jan Goff.

Vote today for your favorite artist from the Top Five nominees at https://www.sgnscoops.com/2016-diamond-awards and make plans to attend the 2016 Diamond Awards ceremony as the best in today’s Gospel music are celebrated.

Creekside Gospel Music Convention brings great national and regional Gospel music to Pigeon Forge from October 31st through November 3rd. Be sure to reserve your tickets at www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com and your space at the Convention headquarters, the Ramada Inn. Rooms are filling up fast so book your place today. Rates start as low as $182 per person (based on double occupancy.) For reservations call Rob at 360.933.0741 or contact Salina Clay at hotels@sgnscoops.com or by phone at 256.239.7716.

Don’t forget to order your Creekside VIP pass today! There are a limited number of bracelets available, so please contact Rob today at 360.933.0741. This VIP bracelet will grant the wearer preferred seating at each concert including the 2016 Diamond Awards, special gifts and passes to backstage events, all for only $25. If you are interested in purchasing your $25 VIP ticket call Rob at 360 933 0741 or for information on purchasing online go to www.sgnscoops.com/can-vip-25-creekside-2016

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Creekside 2017 Are You Coming???

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Creekside Gospel Music Convention is coming up quickly and you need to make your hotel reservations today! Held from October 30th through November 2nd at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Creekside 2017 features many of your favorite Southern Gospel artists such as The Williamsons, Dr. Jerry and Jan Goff,  Pat Barker,  The Hyssongs, Hope’s Journey,  The Chandlers, Ava Kasich, The Sneed Family and many more.

You Can Be A VIP For $25 Creekside 2016

You Can Be A VIP For $25 Creekside 2016

Hey Creekside 2016: Southern Gospel Fans! I want to invite you to this year’s Creekside Gospel Music Convention. It will be our fifth! Can you believe we have now been producing and putting on Creekside for FIVE years?!