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April 2020 SGNScoops Magazine

April 2020 SGN Scoops Magazine

It’s Spring and we are happy to present this fresh issue of SGNScoops Magazine for April 2020. We trust this month of social changes and new beginnings brings you fresh joy and hope in this time of isolation and distancing.

SGNScoops attends Gaither Christmas Homecoming

Gaither Christmas Homecoming 2016

The Gaither Christmas Homecoming Tour 2016 stopped in Nashville, TN at Lipscomb University on December 8th.

SGNScoops roving photojournalist, Craig Harris, was at the venue to capture every minute of excitement.

Many Gaither favorites were there including the Gaither Vocal Band, The Martins, The Isaacs, Buddy Greene, Landy and Joy Gardner and the Christ Church Choir, Russ Taff, Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald, Matthew Holt and Kevin Williams.

We hope you enjoy the many faces of the Christmas Homecoming Tour 2016!

More About Bill Gaither

An avid fan of gospel quartets throughout his childhood, Bill founded his first group, The Bill Gaither Trio, in 1956, while he was a college student. He began teaching English in 1959 because his musical aspirations couldn’t support him full-time… yet. In 1962, Bill did one of the best things he has ever done. He married Gloria Sickal, who became the best writing partner Bill could have found anywhere. The couple spent the first five years of their married life juggling full-time teaching jobs, writing, singing, recording and publishing until music became their full-time career in 1967.

The collaborations of Bill and Gloria have resulted in more than 700 popular gospel songs, including the hymnal standard “Because He Lives,” “The King Is Coming,” “Something Beautiful,” “He Touched Me,” “It Is Finished,” “There’s Something About That Name,” “Let’s Just Praise The Lord,” and “Loving God, Loving Each Other.” Bill and Gloria have collectively won eight Grammy Awards and more than a dozen nominations, and they have received more than two dozen Dove Awards from The Gospel Music Association, earning the title of Gospel Music Association’s “Songwriter of the Year” eight times.

After decades of unprecedented musical successes, Bill and Gloria still operate their business from Bill’s hometown of Alexandria, Indiana, and they dwell in the same home in which they raised their family. They live a lifestyle focused on investing their resources into eternal things.

“Our calling is not just making music… but communicating the reality of Christ. That might mean birthing a song about Him or simply offering a cup of cold water to someone who needs it. Gloria and I have never claimed to have God figured out, but we do know that if He could use two imperfect people like us to communicate His Truth to the world, He can use everyone sitting in the audience, working on our staff or singing with us. If we have done anything right over the years, I hope we have built bridges where people could connect with God and with each other. That is what started us writing and what will keep us going for the rest of our lives.”  [From Gaither.com December 10, 2016. http://gaither.com/artists/bill-gaither]

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Happy Birthday Gene!

Happy Birthday Gene McDonald!

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Candi’s Catch-ups: Greenbrier Quartet Festival

Greenbrier

By Candi Combs

Daywind Music Group Hosts Greenbrier Quartet Festival 2015

Amongst the snow-topped mountains of White Sulphar Springs,West Virginia, Daywind Music Group held the first Greenbrier Quartet Festival at the extraordinary Greenbrier Resort. The event drew attendees from New Jersey to Florida and even a few Canadians. This endeavor marked an inaugural attempt by Scott Godsey and Daywind to host a multi-day event at a luxury resort. This geographic location is very different from the typical Southern Gospel venues that fans are accustomed to attending.

Artists panel

The Greenbrier welcomed each person with a smile and a large sweet tea! From that point forward, everything was presented on a whole new level. Even the seats in the concert hall were velvet covered while multiple stations in the room held pitchers of ice-chilled water.

Tribute Quartet, led by Gary Casto, started off the first night with their usual flair and energetic music. The lively group performed many charting songs and favorites, including, “Homesick Angel” and “Good News From Jerusalem,” featuring Josh Singletary. Read more »

Greenbrier Quartet Festival: Daywind Music Group brings Quartet Music to the prestigious Greenbrier Resort

Bev McCann Forms Management Company ‘Bev McCann and Friends’

Bev McCann

Nashville, TN (September 8, 2014) A well-known personality in the southern gospel industry, Bev McCann is forming her own artist management company, Bev McCann and Friends. Known for her work with recording companies and extensive work in client relations with Godsey and Associates and the Music City Show, McCann showcases her passion for southern gospel music.

Not only is she a leader in the gospel music industry, she is also a singer, songwriter and ordained minister. McCann brings a lot of experience and creativity to the southern gospel music table, and she is excited about launching her new management company alongside a new website.

Deon Unthank of AG Publicity commented, “Bev has been a friend for a long time, and I have watched her grow in her talents and status in Gospel Music. I feel she has a lot to offer with her various ministries and she has the ambition to go forward with what God has called her to do.”

“I’m extremely excited about the doors that God is opening. The concerts and music that we’re doing and the new adventures that are taking us through this year are exciting. It is incredible to know that when you think doors are closing they are being opened. When you have your life in God’s hands, God is opening doors and giving you new directions. We’re going to be doing projects in California next year, so we are grateful for the things that are coming our way. We have lots of fun when we are all together. I am totally amazed of what God is doing for me and everybody else. I am thrilled to be a part of this ministry,” said McCann.

Her list of clients is impressive, including:

Jim Sheldon, known as the Positive Cowboy. Jim is regularly seen on the ever popular Television program ‘The Music City Show’.

Gene McDonald is the phenomenal Bass singer seen on many of the Gaither Homecoming videos.

Cambell and Crowley is a Gospel Duet ministry based in Beckley, West Virginia. The group was founded in 1983 by Larry Rowley, the current tenor.

The Lori Jonathan Trio is a family trio with some of the sweetest harmony you will every hear. Coming from the New York, they are not a likely Southern gospel group, but their sound says otherwise.

Rachel Taylor is a fine young soloist who has recently recorded a duet with Jim Sheldon.

Sarah Collins was born and raised in Southern Indiana, the youngest of five children. She says that she doesn’t ever remember a time that she didn’t want to sing about Jesus. Accepting a call to minister in any way that she can for the Lord lead her, she started singing again and hasn’t looked back.

Rod Truman is a man with a tremendous testimony. As a basketball coach, God got a hold of his life and changed him all together.

You can learn more about Bev McCann and Friends at http://bevmccannandfriends.com or https://www.facebook.com/BevMcCannMinistries .

To contact Bev e-mail her at bev@bevmccann.com .

NQC READYS FOR SPRING BREAK!

Nashville, TN – The organizers of NQC, the National Quartet Convention, have announced a brand new concert event to take place in Louisville, KY. NQC SPRING BREAK will bring together Christian music’s finest for two exciting days and three memorable concerts. Make your plans now for Thursday, March 27, 2014 and Friday, March 28, 2014 at Southeast Christian Church. Tickets are now available online at www.nqconline.com.

Tune In Alert – The Music City Show

Nashville, TN (December 26, 2013) Get set for another viewing of the brilliant new television series The Music City Show. This exciting program featured on RFDTV will be today, Thursday, December 26th at 8PM Eastern and 7PMCentral times and on the FamilyNet on Saturday at 5:30PM Eastern time. This episode will be featuring Taranda Greene and Gene McDonald. The following week, January 2, 2014 will feature the Tribute Quartet.

“The show has been a huge success as we have seen our loyal fans rally behind a new show while gaining many new viewers that have been out of touch with traditional Christian music. One of the most popular segments has been the Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon singing hymns at the barn. We have encouraged people to message us with request for the hymn segment.” stated Scott Godsey. 
The response from popular comedian Tim Lovelace has gotten a lot of attention and there will be  a new DVD released in the next few weeks featuring Tim's hilarious segments. To view this marvelous new show go to www.themusiccityshow.com . 
The very popular show can also now be seen on The Heartland Network (formerly The Nashville Network). Check you local TV listings for dates and times.

The Gospel Music Show is produced by Godsey and Associates of Nashville, TN and more information about them can be found at http://godseyandassociates.com or https://www.facebook.com/themusiccity .

You can learn more about RFDTV at http://www.rfdtv.com or https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRFDTV . You can learn more about FamilyNet at www.familynet.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/FamilyNet

Woody Wright Announces Release of Willie Wynn & Friends

Woody Wright  announces that the long awaited, much anticipated WILLIE WYNN & FRIENDS CD is now available! The project includes 11 new recordings of popular songs from Willie’s days with the Oak Ridge Boys, new versions of great hymns and classics, and a new autobiographical song called “The Oak Ridge Boys & Me” that features background vocals by the current Oaks! Ponder Sykes & Wright (who first sang together as members of Willie’s group, The Tennesseans) are featured on several songs, along with other former Tennesseans Elmer Cole and Dave Maddox. Bill Gaither, Ben Speer and Gene McDonald provide support vocals, as well as Willie’s great friends Darrell Holt, Gary Clark and J.T. Hicks from the group Sweetwater. The musician crew is a who’s who of some of Nashville finest players. You will love hearing Willie back behind the studio mic for the first time in decades. His voice is crystal clear, and his style and heart are bound to inspire his many friends and fans for years to come. Song Listing Mama’s Last Amen My Friends The Oak Ridge Boys & Me (featuring the Oak Ridge Boys) Lord I Hope This Day Is Good (featuring Sweetwater) What You’ve Done For Me While I’m Here Time Has Made A Change (featuring Ben Speer) Stay Near To Me Man of Sorrows ‘Til The Last Leaf Shall Fall From The Tree (featuring Bill Gaither) Yea, Though I Walk Through The Valley  (featuring Ponder Sykes & Wright) Order your copy today!     www.williewynn.com

Weekly Gospel Music Show Comes to RFD and FamilyNet

Nashville, TN (September 6, 2013) Exciting news is coming from THE Music City, Nashville, TN. This fall will usher in a new kind of variety show. It’s the Music City Show, featuring top artists from Gospel music like Legacy Five, Greater Vision, The Blackwood Brothers, Comedians Tim Lovelace and Aaron Wilburn, as well as featured Bass soloist for the Gaither Homecoming concerts, Gene McDonald. The show will also feature special Guest hosts each week, along with the positive cowboy Jim Sheldon and Nashville’s own Blue Jean Band.

You will get to know the featured artists in our special interview moments, and have fun with the hosts as they share funny stories you’ve never heard before.

All the music will be performed with a live band featured on the music city show. Join us at the barn for letters from near and far as it is a hilarious question and answer comedy segment. See the positive cowboy Jim Sheldon perform favorite classic country hymns.

The Music City Show – a new kind of live show from the heart of Nashville.

Watch the Music City Show this fall starting November 14th at 8pm on RFD TV. Here is a link to the advance streamer for the show: http://youtu.be/k3CzCUwp1bw

Here is a link to embed the advance streamer for the show:

The show is produced by Scott Godsey for Godsey and Associates.

www.themusiccityshow.com

www.rfdtv.com

godseyandassociates.com