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Praise Fest in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to feature Tank Tackett, Rod Horner, Crystal River

Praise Fest Chambersburg

Praise Fest Chambersburg will be held at the Open Door Church, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on April 27, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are free.

Featured guests include Tank Tackett, Brave and Mighty, Crystal River, the Gabriels, Bill Rappe, Tony Waters, Tommy Boyd, Bill Dykes, and Rod Horner and Friends.

Tank Tackett, Jerry Goff, Bill Dykes

The Open Door Church is located at 600 Miller Street, Chambersburg, Penn.

For more information, call 717-264-3266.

For more Gospel Music news, read the latest SGNScoops Magazine HERE

CRYSTAL RIVER REUNION

Crystal River
PHOTO BY ZACK MCGILL
TOP ROW – L – R – JEREMY LILE, DUSTY BARRETT, JEFF SNYDER
BOTTOM ROW – L – R – ZACHERY MCGULL, MICHAEL HOWARD, CHRIS WHITAKER.

TOGETHER AGAIN AFTER TEN YEARS

In 2005 four young men got together to form a gospel quartet called Crystal River.  All four had been friends and were from the Knoxville area. Zackery McGill formed the group and joining him was Jeremy Lile, Dusty Barrett and Jeff Snyder. David Hoskins a DJ at a Knoxville radio station help the guys get started.  Later they signed with the Becky Simmons Agency and recorded several of Glenn Bates songs.

Breast Cancer Awareness Concert

The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Champaign, Illinois is teaming up with T and C Promotions from Central Illinois for a special concert on Sunday, September 9 with Jeff & Sheri Easter and Crystal River.  This special Breast Cancer Awareness Concert Event will be taking place at 4:00 p.m. at Bible Baptist Church.  General Admission tickets are available for $18.00 through www.attendstar.com or www.tandcpromotions.com.  Special pricing available for groups of 10+ tickets for $15.00 each.

Doors open at 3:00 p.m. – No reserved seating.

A love offering will be collected to be donated to the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

T and C Promotions will be at the Annual Kick-off Breakfast selling tickets on August 30.  Call 217-356-9076 or visit www.makingstrideschampaign.com to save your seat at this breakfast.

The reason for this event:  Sheri Easter is a breast cancer survivor and supports others going through breast cancer – not just the patient; the family – all is important to her.

Thank you,

Tammy Warf

T and C Promotions

Email:  tandcpromotions@gmail.com

Phone:  217-714-1053

Website:  www.tandcpromotions.com

Dates and Featured Performers Announced For 13th Annual Absolutely Gospel Music Fest

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (June 13, 2012) – The administrators of AbsolutelyGospel.com are proud to announce the dates and talent line-up for the 13^th Annual Absolutely Gospel Music Fest.

“Once again, we are so excited about bringing in some of the biggest artists in our industry to the area for a weeklong festival of Gospel music! Every year we get more and more artists who ask to be a part of the Music Fest, and this year is no different! We know that everyone is going to love the talent line up we have this year!”

This year’s Music Fest is set to run from Monday, July 16, 2012 through Friday, July 20, 2012. The event will again be held at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee and is absolutely free to the public.

Performers scheduled to appear at this year’s Music Fest include Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, Buddy Jewell, The Bowling Family, Tribute Quartet, Three Bridges, HisSong, Adam Crabb, Wilburn & Wilburn, Beyond the Ashes, Eighth Day, John’s Call, The Hemphills, Freedom, Southern Sound, Crystal River, Sharron Kay King, Mark 209, Tim Hill, The Beelers, Jim Sheldon, Jeff & Sue Duffield, and Sunday Edition.

The artist listing is subject to change without notice.

As in years past, this year’s convention will remain free to the public. A love offering will be taken each night.

For more information, feel free to email the site at chris@absolutelyGospel.com . More details can be found at http://www.absolutelygospel.com .

Danny Norman and Crystal River to Perform at Otis Park Bandshell

{EHA-Nashville, TN} Midwest Entertainment Presents and Circle K Midwest is proud to announce that Red Hen Recording Artist, Danny Norman, will be in concert, along with BSA World Recording Artist, Crystal River, April 28th, 2012 6 p.m. at Otis Park Bandshell in Bedford, IN. This will be a free concert, but donations are appreciated. Danny Norman recently released the popular video, “Reasons,” that was based on real-life events. The response to the video has been overwhelming. Produced by Kevin Hayes and Catacomb Music in Nashville, actor/performer, Scott Lucas, says it’s “phenomenal.”

For More info on how to book Danny Norman for your church, revival, or event, contact him at: jubilee60@msn.com

CRYSTAL RIVER TO PERFORM FOR TORNADO BENEFIT

Crystal River, from Winder, GA will be part of a Tornado Benefit in Piedmont, AL on May 28th, 2011 from 11a-5p.  Crystal River will perform from 4p-5p that day, but will be serving the people who were effected by the tornado before hand.  There will be firetrucks, ambulances, face painting, other special music, games, and so much more that day.  The event will take place at Veterans Park in Piedmont, Alabama located off Memorial Drive.  Crystal River is honored to take part in this special day in a city and county that was ravaged by the tornado that left damage from Tuscaloosa, AL all the way into Georgia. Piedmont was devastated when the F4 tornado swept through on two sides of the city on April 27th.  For more information please contact Gerri Moon at 256-239-4440.

Hosts Announced for 2011 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (March 7, 2011) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) are proud to announce the hosts for the 2011 Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards Celebration. Hosting the Awards Celebration this year are Devin McGlamery and Madison Easter.

Devin McGlamery is no stranger to fans of Gospel Music. He is currently the lead vocalist of Dove Award nominees for Artist of the Year and Group of the Year Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. Devin has received his first Absolutely Gospel Music Award nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year this year and with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is nominated for an additional six awards in this year’s program.

Madison Easter is a beloved musician who travels with his family group – Jeff & Sheri Easter. Easter’s brand of humor has made him a popular individual on social networks and within the Southern Gospel community. Madison was awarded Musician of the Year at last year’s program and is nominated for the award again this year. Easter also co-hosted the Awards Celebration last year with Mike Bowling and Sonya Isaacs Yeary.

“We are so excited about our hosts for this year’s program,” mentioned Deon Unthank, administrator for AbsolutelyGospel.com. “Both of these guys have their pulse on what is happening in the world around us, and I know they will breathe a breath of fresh air into this year’s program! What an exciting night it will be for everyone!”

Performers for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration include Jeff & Sheri Easter, Booth Brothers, Karen Peck & New River, The Bowling Family, The Nelons, Sisters, The Dunaways, Beyond the Ashes, Crawford Crossing, Crystal River, and the Mystery Men Quartet.

Additional performers and hosts are still being confirmed and will be announced at a later date.

The date for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration is Tuesday, April 12, 2011.  The event will again take place at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennesse and is free to the public.  The awards program will start at 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

As far as nominations go, the Gaither Vocal Band landed a stellar nine nominations this year, more than any other artist. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and The Bowling Family each earned eight nods. Following behind those artists were The Perrys, Dove Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, and Booth Brothers with seven nominations apiece.  Brian Free & Assurance and The Freemans both landed six nominations.  Three artists received five nominations – The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River and The Greenes.

Jeff & Sheri Easter and Legacy Five both earned four nominations, while several artists received double mentions, including Jason Crabb, The Dunaways, The Nelons, Beyond the Ashes, Crawford Crossing, Sisters, Gordon Mote, the Talley Trio, and Greater Vision.

Songwriter, producer and Signature Sound’s pianist Wayne Haun earned the most individual nominations for his work during 2010. Producer Lari Goss earned seven. Earning four individual nominations were 2010’s Male Vocalist of the Year Michael English and producer Ricky Free. McCray Dove, Marty Funderburk, Kyle Matthews, Dianne Wilkinson, Bill Gaither, and Mike Bowling all landed three individual nominations for their work in 2010.

The Pacesetter Award is awarded to any artist, individual, or organization which has shown great strides in the industry and has raised the bar for others. This year’s nominees for the 2011 Pacesetter are last year’s winner the Branson Gospel Music Convention, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Gaither Vocal Band, digital news outlet SGN Scoops Digital, and syndicated radio program This Week In Gospel Music with Mickey Bell.

For a full list of nominees, visit AbsolutelyGospel.com.

More information on the 2011 Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards Celebration will be forthcoming, including additional performers, sponsors, etc.

First List of Performers Announced for 2011 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – (February 28, 2011) – The administrators and staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) are proud to announce the first list of performers for the 2011 Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards Celebration.

Performers for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration include Jeff & Sheri Easter, Booth Brothers, Karen Peck & New River, The Bowling Family, The Nelons, Sisters, The Dunaways, Beyond the Ashes, Crawford Crossing, Crystal River, and the Mystery Men Quartet.

Additional performers and hosts are still being confirmed and will be announced at a later date.

Deon Unthank of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, “We’ve gotten such great feedback over the years about our awards program, and we are so excited that so many wonderful artists have once again agreed to be a part of the show this year. We can’t wait to honor our music again this coming April!”

The date for this year’s Absolutely Gospel Music Awards Celebration is Tuesday, April 12, 2011.  The event will again take place at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennesse and is free to the public.  The awards program will start at 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

As far as nominations go, the Gaither Vocal Band landed a stellar nine nominations this year, more than any other artist. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and The Bowling Family each earned eight nods. Following behind those artists were The Perrys, Dove Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, and Booth Brothers with seven nominations apiece.  Brian Free & Assurance and The Freemans both landed six nominations.  Three artists received five nominations – The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River and The Greenes.

Jeff & Sheri Easter and Legacy Five both earned four nominations, while several artists received double mentions, including Jason Crabb, The Dunaways, The Nelons, Beyond the Ashes, Crawford Crossing, Sisters, Gordon Mote, the Talley Trio, and Greater Vision.

Songwriter, producer and Signature Sound’s pianist Wayne Haun earned the most individual nominations for his work during 2010. Producer Lari Goss earned seven. Earning four individual nominations were 2010’s Male Vocalist of the Year Michael English and producer Ricky Free. McCray Dove, Marty Funderburk, Kyle Matthews, Dianne Wilkinson, Bill Gaither, and Mike Bowling all landed three individual nominations for their work in 2010.

The Pacesetter Award is awarded to any artist, individual, or organization which has shown great strides in the industry and has raised the bar for others. This year’s nominees for the 2011 Pacesetter are last year’s winner the Branson Gospel Music Convention, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Gaither Vocal Band, digital news outlet SGN Scoops Digital, and syndicated radio program This Week In Gospel Music with Mickey Bell.

For a full list of nominees, visit AbsolutelyGospel.com.

More information on the 2011 Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards Celebration will be forthcoming, including hosts, additional performers, and sponsors, etc.