Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital

Davis Family Takes Part In USAGEM July 22

{EHA-Nashville, TN} The popular Davis Family of Washington, MO will be a part of the USAGEM “God & Country Jubilee” concert line-up Friday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Texas Troubadour Theatre on Music Vally Drive in Nashville. The group has experienced many blessings in their music ministry this past year, with a new release through Manor House/Mansion Entertainment entitled “It’s Just Love.” David and Rosemary Davis have been traveling and singing a lifetime and the group enlarged as daughter Becky Davis-Short, her children, and lifelong friend, Chuck Slankard, were added as members. Becky Short recently appeared in the “Sunday Mornin’ Country” concert as a member of the “Country Chorale” at the Grand Ole Opry alongside many legends. She won 2nd place in the His Choice Music Talent Search in 2010. Rosemary Davis has published a book about their life and music ministry. For More info: Contact the Davis Family: info@davisfamilyministries.com 314-420-7089 • 314-420-7068
or office@EHA-Nashville.com
The concert is part of USAGEM, a non-profit organization that spreads news and advocates for the continuation and support of great Gospel music.

Young Harmony Signs Booking Agreement With EHA- Nashville

{Nashville, TN 8/5/10} Johnathan Bond, owner of Young Harmony announces today the signing with EHA-Nashville in a booking agreement. The Gospel group made their mark on the Southern Gospel music scene in early 2000 with songs such as “I Need Your Grace,” “What If He Didn’t,” “God’s Still God,” “Good Morning Lord,” “God Has Not Forgotten You,” “Can The World See Jesus In You,” and “All He’s Done For Me.” Dove Nominations and awards have been a part of the group’s successful track record for a majority of a decade. Bond, a BMI songwriter, owns and writes music for HIS Choice Music, and is a member of the GMA.

Young Harmony has recorded fourteen projects, and has a brand new project in all major Christian music stores. They have received national attention with stories & articles in Scoops Digital, Singing News & Readers Digest, to name a few. The current group includes Bond (Chattanooga), Noel Walters (Nashville, TN) and Darlene Chapman (Nashville, TN).

Young Harmony has been traveling and performing approximately 230 concert dates per year. Bond says he is thankful for the opportunity of spreading the message of Jesus Christ. He is especially known for his stories of the road and meeting and reaching out to people of all walks of life. Young Harmony aspires to minister wherever invited, with no limitations of distance or financial obligations. Bond says, “I have enjoyed working with Evie Hawkins and her team over the past year and half and look forward to a great season ahead for Young Harmony and where the Lord leads us.”
For more information on Young Harmony or EHA-Nashville, visit their websites at www.YoungHarmony.com or www.EHA-Nashville.com.

His Choice Music Recording Artists, One Voice, Receive National Radio Attention

{Nashville, TN –FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE} “After years of ministering in song to crowds across the country, Marion, IL based Southern Gospel Trio “One Voice” has released their first Radio Single and is receiving rave reviews from people across the nation,” says Johnathan Bond, representative of HIS Choice Music. Bond goes on to say, “Their debut single, “Everybody Needs Jesus” is from their latest album “For All the World”, released with HIS Choice Music, earlier this year.” Matt Throgmorton, vocalist with the group states, “It has been such a blessing to see and hear how the message this song has to offer has touched so many people’s lives.” Matt Throgmorton, Bryan Cowling and Deon Baker make up the trio. They celebrated the release of their current album by performing in their home state of Illinois. They were joined by a live band and hosted a room full of fans, friends and media personnel.

With over 40 years of combined southern gospel experience, the members of “One Voice” have shared the stage with some of the industry’s most talented artists such as the Kingsmen, the Perry’s, Naomi and the Segos and the Lesters to name a few. Since the formation of “One Voice” in 2003, they have been ministering on the road and travel thousands of miles each year spreading the Gospel in music. Over the course of their ministry, they have had the opportunity to share God’s message to congregations from California to Florida and all across the Midwest. They are scheduled as a featured artist on the “Tune of the Sea” Gospel Music Cruise to the Caribbean departing in January, 2011.

For radio release information for “Everybody Needs Jesus”, please visit www.radioactiveairplay.com. For more information on “One Voice” or to find out how you can join them on the “Tune of the Sea” Gospel Music Cruise, visit their website at www.OneVoiceTrio.org. Contact: Matt Throgmorton, manager of the group, at P.O. Box 384, Marion, IL 62959 or by calling 618.922.9922

HIS Choice Music Named Main Sponsor for 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Coastal Media Group and SGN Scoops Digital are proud to announce the main sponsor for the upcoming 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards.  This year’s major sponsor is HIS Choice Music.

HIS Choice Music is the most updated, innovative way to find great Christian music and schedule Christian concerts all from one location. With the launching of the all new HIS Choice Music Compilation CD, fans have the opportunity to hear well established Christian artists along with new, up and coming artists. The company is a full service label that represents such acts as CrossWay, Young Harmony, One Voice, and more.

The 2010 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will take place on Thursday, July 1, 2010 as a part of the 2nd Annual Branson Gospel Music Convention in Branson, Missouri.

Rob Patz of Coastal Media Group said, “I’m sensing a contagious excitement about the Diamond Awards from fans and artists alike. This year’s event is shaping up to be the best yet.  I am certainly looking forward to working with HIS Choice Music for the 2010 Diamond Awards.  HIS Choice Music is an outstanding company with a reputation of having an incredible heart for ministry.  Along with HIS Choice Music, we at the Diamond Awards are serious about spreading the good news of Jesus Christ as well.  I would like to say thank you HIS Choice Music for being a sponsoring partner and helping us ensure the Diamond Awards is a God- honoring and successful event.”

In addition to sponsoring the Diamond Awards program, the label will also sponsor the talent search at the Branson Gospel Music Convention. The talent search contest finalists will appear on stage and the winner will be selected during the Diamond Awards program.  For talent search contest information, rules and registration, soloists and groups may visit http://bransongmc.com/

Hosts and performers for the 2010 Diamond Awards will be announced at a later date.

The Top 10 Ballot for the 2010 Diamond Awards will be available in the upcoming April issue of SGN Scoops Digital.

For more information on the Diamond Awards – visit the SGN Scoops Digital website at https://www.sgnscoops.com .

About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Digital several years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded.  The Diamond Awards are a fan-based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners each year.  The awards show is held during the Branson Gospel Music Convention every summer.