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Stephen Adair joins the Mark Trammell Quartet

Stephen Adair joins the Mark Trammell Quartet

The Mark Trammell Quartet  announced on Facebook the addition of new tenor Stephen Adair:

Mark Trammell Quartet prior to the addition of Stephen Adair

***Special Announcement***

The Mark Trammell Quartet is pleased to announce that Stephen Adair is joining the group as tenor vocalist. Adair has been a member of The Dixie Echoes since the year 2015.

“I am so thankful for my time with The Dixie Echoes,” says Stephen, “and I greatly appreciate their investment into my life and calling. I look
forward to the future with The Mark Trammell Quartet, and I am excited to see what God has in store. Please be in prayer for not only myself, but also both of these fine groups during this
time of transition.”

Mark Trammell

“It is a joy to have Stephen become a part of the MTQ family,” adds Mark Trammell. “He comes from one of the finest groups in all of Gospel music. Please join us in welcoming Stephen to Alabama, and to his new position.”

Adair’s first official appearance with The Mark Trammell Quartet will take place in early September. In the meantime, long-time Mark Trammell Quartet friend Jeff Hawkins will be
filling the tenor role.

“Jeff is from Cookeville, Tennessee, and is a seasoned singer in his own
right,” says Mark. “We greatly appreciate Jeff’s assistance during this transition period, and we are truly humbled that these men are answering the call to help move this ministry into the future. To God be the glory!”

Several minutes later, after a time of stirring the little grey cells, Scoot Shelnut, aka Randy Shelnut, Jr., of the Dixie Echoes, posted the following rebuttal, reprinted by permission:

Scoot Shelnut

The REAL “press release”….😏

It is with mediocre sadness we announce the defection…uh…I mean…departure of our long time (relatively speaking) tenor, Stephen Adair.

“I’ve travelled with many…and I mean MANY tenors, and Stephen is certainly one of them,” states bass player, Scoot Shelnut. “He has become like a 3rd cousin to all of us and we wish him average, at best.”

Stephen will be joining another great quartet, Mark Trammell and the Trammellaires. Mark, as if anyone didn’t know, is the former baritone/bass player for the Cathedrals…and Greater Vision…and Gold City…and the 2nd Half Quartet…and the Southmen…and the Kingsmen…and the Mark Trammell Trio.

Dixie Echoes

The Dixie Echoes are currently accepting auditions for tenor/bus washing engineer/trash taker outer, so please send your resume’, photo, demo (CD or cassette), $25 cash, and a bag of Skittles to:

Dixie Echoes Tenor Training Program
481 Ronda St
Pensacola, FL 32534

Please continue to pray for the Dixie Echoes and the Trammelltones+ Randy & Trevor during this transition.
John 11:35

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The Bibletones 47th Annual Homecoming Sing Announced

The Bibletones Present The 47th Annual Bibletones Homecoming  in Gulfport, Mississippi with Josh & Ashley Franks and The Dixie Echoes  on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at 6:00 PM.

No Tickets Required! There will be a request for a $10 donation at the door. A love offering will be received during the concert. For more information, visit thebibletones.com or call 256-310-7892.

Concert will take place at The Lyman Community Center at 13742 Highway 49, Gulfport, Mississippi

Doors will open at 5:00 pm.

Save the date!

“25 Days of Sharing”- Scoot Shelnut

Scoot Shelnut

December is a time for sharing. At Christmas, we (Christians) celebrate The Greatest Gift of All, Jesus Christ.

Over the next few weeks we will be talking with many industry leaders, artists, pastors, promoters, etc. and asking them questions.  

Question #17  goes to Randy Shelnut, Jr (aka Scoot)

Randy,

You have the same name as your Dad, but most people call you”Scoot.” Where on earth did that name come from?

“25 Days Of Sharing”- Stephen Adair, Dixie Echoes

December is a time for sharing. At Christmas, we (Christians) celebrate The Greatest Gift of All, Jesus Christ.

Over the next few weeks we will be talking with many industry leaders, artists, pastors, promoters, etc. and asking them questions.  They will “share” the answer to the question in 10 seconds or less. We are asking for their best advice on many different topics.

Question # 6 goes to Stephen Adair, tenor singer for the Dixie Echoes.

Stephen, you left your home in Indiana to fulfil a dream and sing with The Dixie Echoes.

What advice could you give a young gospel singer that wants to one  day live their dream and sing with a gospel quartet?

Throwback Thursday- Dixie Echoes

It’s Throwback Thursday and today we found an old Dixie Echoes Lineup. Great song and a great group to start off your day!

Can you name these guys?

Twitter News of the Day- NQC

Tweet of the day by NQC! Love it……

First recorded by the Florida Boys over 40 years ago, this song has become a @dixieechoesqt favorite. https://t.co/wKKbnHYPgF

— NQC (@NQConline) April 7, 2016

SGN Scoops at NQC: Tribute, Hoppers, Booth Brothers

Tribute Quartet

SGN Scoops roving reporters were out in full force during NQC this week. We hope you enjoy the portraits of faces we’ve all come to know and love.

Ronnie Booth

Be sure to watch for the October issue of SGN Scoops where you will find even more photographs and stories of artists you love and will meet for the first time.

Thanks again to Craig Harris, Michelle and Pat Drummond and all of the SGN Scoops writers and Social Media team.

Dean Hopper

Kim Hopper

Keepers of the Faith tenor singer Levi Taito

Courtney Collingsworth Metz

Kim Collingsworth

Rodney Griffin

Ed O’Neal

Randy Shelnut, Sr.

George Shelton-Dixie Echoes

Scoot Shelnut

Michael Booth

Booth Brothers and Nick Bruno

Gus Gaches, Chris Allman, Michael Booth

Paul Lancaster, Scott Howard, Rodney Griffin

Kingdom Heirs

Steve Hurst and Bethel University’s Renaissance Choir

Peg Bean, Sheryl Farris

Keepers of the Faith

We hope everyone returns to Pigeon Forge on November 2 – 5 for the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. We can’t wait! For more information and to reserve your FREE tickets click on to the Creekside website.

SGN Scoops at NQC – Thursday

Singing News’ Fan Awards Choir

Photographs by Craig Harris

Lauren Talley Alvey, Brian Free

The Isaacs

Once again, SGN Scoops’ reporter Craig Harris gives us a look at the evening performances during the National Quartet Convention. Thursday’s events also included the Singing News’ Fan Awards.

Bill Shivers, Mike Rogers, Jeremy Lile-Brian Free and Assurance

The Taylors

Ed O’Neal of the Dixie Melody Boys

Rodney Griffin of Greater Vision

Randy Shelnut Sr., George Shelton Jr. of the Dixie Echoes

Dallas Rogers and Restored has officially signed a recording contract with Chapel Valley!

Sharps Chapel, TN – Chapel Valley is excited to announce that Dallas Rogers and Restored has agreed to
a recording and marketing deal. Dallas is no stranger to Southern Gospel music, having sung professionally for 12 years with noted groups like the Inspirations and Dixie Echoes quartets. He has been nominated for “Horizon Individual” and “Favorite Tenor” in the Singing News magazine’s annual fan awards balloting. Dallas sings tenor for Restored, while Shelly is the group’s manager. Dallas and Shelly reside in Cleveland TN, from which Restored will be based, with their two daughters, Rébecca and Raégan. Along with Dallas are two fantastic vocalists, Robbie Moore and Chris Walton (formerly of the Melody Boys Quartet!)

This powerhouse trio will be releasing their debut Chapel Valley recording in the Spring of 2014!

For more info about the group go to www.restoredtrio.com or www.chapelvalleystudio.com

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