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SGNScoops Presents “CREEKSIDE GOSPEL MUSIC CONVENTION” Home of the 2012 Diamond Awards

SGNScoops announces plans are now underway for a new event called “Creekside Gospel Music Convention!” The three day event will take place  in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on October 29,30 31! The festivities will include Gospel Music, the 2012 Diamond Awards and a special night of celebrating Ms. Lou Hildreth’s SEVENTY FIVE YEARS in Gospel Music!  “Please accept this invitation to join me in celebrating my SEVENTY FIVE YEARS IN GOSPEL MUSIC on Monday October 29, 7PM, at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge,Tennessee,” says Mrs.Hildreth. “Come share the music, laughter, and fellowship.  Everyone is welcome!!  The fabulous DIAMOND AWARDS are scheduled for Tuesday night at the same venue. Free Admission to all events.”

Rob Patz, publisher of SGNScoops Magazine, owner of the Diamond Awards says, “I believe God opened the door for our new three day event. I also believe these three days will prove to be an uplifting time of fun and fellowship. It will also be a great time of celebration. I am honored that Ms. Lou Hildreth chose to celebrate her special night with us. She is truly a legend in gospel music.” Rob continues, “I’m very excited about the Diamond Awards. We have a team of creative individuals and industry professionals working together to present a memorable night.”

The Smoky Mountain Convention Center is located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, near to Gatlinburg and surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains.”I’m beyond excited,” Rhonda Frye, Editor of Scoops Magazine adds, “for one, the scenery that time of year is breath-taking!  Add outlet shopping, great food, good friends, celebrations AND Gospel Music, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!”

The Diamond Awards are fan based and fan driven. The first round of voting has been counted and the second round begins on Monday, May 21. We urge you to participate in the next round and we also encourage you to post the link to voting on your website and social media outlets.

We are working with the Smoky Mountain Convention Center to provide affordable hotel packages for these three days, so stay tuned!  We also will provide space for a limited amount of booths for artists and groups. Please mark your calendars and make plans to join SGNScoops in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the Creekside Gospel Music Convention!

For more information, contact Rob Patz at rob@sgnscoops.com

North Metro Gospel Singings Presents Triumphant Quartet and Voices Won March 31

North Metro Gospel Singings presents Triumphant Quartet and Voices Won in concert at the North Metro campus of Chattahoochee Tech in Acworth GA. Rhonda Mitchell Frye, Editor-In-Chief for SGNScoops Magazine, will be the emcee for the evening. The concert  is scheduled for March 31, 2012 and is set to begin at 6:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased by calling 770-926-6021 or by sending a check and a self addressed stamped envelope to Robert York 4030 Ebenezer Drive Marietta, GA 30066-2718. Hurry and get your tickets now! Reserved seating tickets  are $23.00 and general admission is $18.00 before March 24. After March 24, general admission will be $20.00. The North Metro Campus of Chattahoochee Tech is located at 5198 Ross Road, Acworth, GA.  For more information, email bobbyyork2003@yahoo.com. Don’t miss out on a great night of gospel music with Triumphant Quartet and Voices Won. Everyone is invited! For more information about Triumphant Quartet, visit http://www.triumphantquartet.com/. For more information about Voices Won, visit http://voiceswon.com/.

Mark your calendars for more upcoming GREAT Gospel concerts:

OTHER CONCERTS:
MAY 19 – 6:30 PM – CRIST FAMILY & CHANNING ELETON
SEPTEMBER 29 – 6:30 – TRIUMPHANT QUARTET & DR. JERRY & JAN GOFF
DECEMBER 1 – 6:00 – MARK TRAMMELL QUARTET,
MIKE LEFEVRE QUARTET, WILBURN & WILBURN,

Chattanooga TN Welcomes The Hoppers, Gold City, Old Paths and Voices Won August 13

Paul Belcher Promotions presents a night of unforgettable Southern Gospel Music on Saturday August 13, 2011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Gold City Quartet, The Hoppers,  and Singing News Fan Award Nominees- Voices Won and The Old Paths will be performing at the Memorial Auditorium.  The concert is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 5:30.

Tickets are one sale and can be purchased by phone at 423-253-7900 or by mail at P.O. Box 808, Telico Plains, TN. Tickets can also be purchased at Sonshine Book Store at 1841 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742.

For more information, visit: http://paulbelcher.com/index.asp

Exclusive Concert Report: “The Shireys” By Angela Griffin

{July 30, 2011 Unity Baptist Church, Roebuck, SC}

The powerful voices of The Shirey’s rang out on a hot summer day in the little town of Roebuck, SC.

The Shirey’s started the service with “I’ll Sing A New Song” showcasing their tight knit family harmonies. Darlene did a remarkable job on one of my all time favorite songs “Just Any Day Now,” a song that is so prevalent in this modern day in which we live. Darlene also delivered an anointed version of “Little David” written by Sandy Knight. “I’m Gonna Rise” performed by Wayne Shirey was also an audience favorite.

Victoria Shirey is an accomplished singer/songwriter. Often times the best songs are written after one has been through difficult times in their life. After a short battle with depression, Victoria penned the song “My Load Has Been Lifted.” What a powerful song. Victoria just has a natural gift to minister. I see a very bright future for Victoria indeed.

At age 19, Rachael is the youngest member of The Shirey’s. Rachael is the 2011 Female Vocal Solo winner of the C.O.G. State Teen Talent Competition. She also writes songs for the ministry.
“If That Don’t Make You Want To Go” was heartfelt by all. She also delivered a great vocal performance on “Don’t You Want To Go.”

On a lighter note…Just before Victoria, Rachael, Darlene and Wayne were to take the stage; Darlene looked at Victoria and said “something is not right with my shoes.” Victoria discovered that her mother had her shoes on the wrong feet! (Well Darlene, there’s a first time for everything.)

SGNScoops would like to thank The Shireys for a special time of music and ministry and also to Angela Griffin for the concert report.