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Diamond Awards 2019 celebrate Williamsons, Triumphant, Jan Goff, more

Written by Staff on October 30, 2019 – 3:05 pm -

Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (October 30, 2019) — The 2019 Diamond Awards presentation was held last night, Tues. Oct. 29, 2019, at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Held as part of the Creekside Gospel Music Convention, the awards ceremony honored industry veterans Eddie Crook, Jan Goff, Kenna Turner West, and Gerald Crabb, as well as newcomers Jessica Horton, Chronicle, Day 3, and Justified. “King Jesus” singers, Eagle’s Wings, swept the Bluegrass awards, winning all four categories.

The evening began with Justified singing outdoors at the Creekside Singing on the Square. From there, the festivities moved indoors to the Creekside mainstage. The Williamsons, The Dodrill Family, Mark209, Cami Shrock, The Pine Ridge Boys, and Josh and Ashley Franks, were a few of the artists on the evening schedule. Pastor Josh Franks gave an encouraging and inspiring message.

The 2019 Diamond Awards were produced and directed by Jean Grady of Gospel Music Today and Rob Patz of SGNScoops Magazine and Coastal Media.

 

Here are the winners of the 2019 Diamond Awards:

J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD – Eddie Crook

MIXED GROUP OF THE YEAR – The Williamsons

QUARTET OF THE YEAR – Triumphant Quartet

TRIO OF THE YEAR – The Hyssongs

DUET OF THE YEAR – Josh and Ashley Franks

FEMALE VOCALIST Of THE YEAR – Sheri Easter

MALE VOCALIST Of THE YEAR – Jason Crabb

SUNRISE AWARD – Jessica Horton

SUNRISE DUET OF THE YEAR – Chronicle

SUNRISE TRIO OF THE YEAR – Day 3

SUNRISE QUARTET OF THE YEAR – Justified Qt

SONG OF THE YEAR – “Sun’s Gonna Come Up” – The LeFevre Quartet

SUNRISE SONG OF THE YEAR – “Living For The Call” – The Ferguson Family

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GROUP OF THE YEAR – Mark209

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY SONG OF THE YEAR – “Hide Me Behind The Cross” – Tonja Rose

ANTHONY BURGER INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR – Jeff Stice

DOTTIE RAMBO SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – Gerald Crabb

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR – “King Jesus” – Eagle’s Wings

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Matthew Wilson

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Debra Wilson

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL GROUP OF THE YEAR – Eagle’s Wings

Gospel Music Today VIDEO/DVD OF THE YEAR – “When The Mountain Can’t Be Moved” – Tonja Rose

PAUL HEIL AWARD (Broadcasting) – Dave Taylor – KWFC

PUBLISHER’S AWARD – Kenna West

MOUNTAINTOP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL AWARD – Sheila Blackwell

JERRY GOFF AWARD – Jan Goff

For more information on Creekside Gospel Music Convention please click HERE.

For live video presentations of the Diamond Awards 2019 and more from Creekside, visit the SGNScoops Facebook page HERE.

Creekside Gospel Music Convention is an annual event held in Pigeon Forge, featuring over 50 artists, daytime showcases, evening concerts, the Dr. Jerry Goff Honors, Diamond Awards and Midnight Prayer.  For more information, call Rob Patz at 360 – 933 – 0741.

For more Gospel music features, read the latest SGNScoops Magazine HERE.

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Top 10 Diamond Award Nominees announced tomorrow

Written by Staff on March 22, 2019 – 2:33 pm -

The Top 10 nominees in the 2019 Diamond Awards will be announced live at a Finalist Reveal Party during the Southern Gospel Weekend event in Oxford, Alabama. Jean Grady of Gospel Music Today will be announcing the top ten finalists in each gospel music category on a Facebook Live Event, Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. (CST).

Southern Gospel Weekend will once again host the Reveal Party during the full schedule of events planned for the last day and evening of the festival.

 

Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Media and owner of SGNScoops and the Diamond Awards, is thrilled to present the unveiling of nominees. “I’m excited to be able to unveil the names of these artists along with Jean. This is always one of my favorite parts of the voting process, to find out who our readers think are the very best in gospel music,” says Patz. “I hope everyone will be glued to SGNScoops’ Facebook page for the great reveal!”

All those in the Oxford, Ala., area are invited to come to the Oxford Civic Center for more great music tomorrow. General admission is free. Artists include Eagle’s Wings, the Connells, the Williamsons, the McKay Project, Jessica Horton, Day Three, Mercy Fell, Hope’s Journey, the Bibletones, Mark209, and the Diplomats. This great lineup starts at 5:00 pm following the 2:00 p.m. Finalist Reveal Party.

 

For more information, call 256-310-7892.

 

 

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Final day of voting for this round of the Diamond Awards

Written by Staff on March 8, 2019 – 9:34 am -

Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (March 8, 2019) – SGNScoops Magazine has announced that the 2019 Diamond Award Nominations will be ending TODAY on the SGNScoops website. Everyone is invited to the website to enter the Nominations area and list their top ten favorite picks for each Diamond Award category. Vote HERE. But the nominations end tonight.

For more Gospel Music news Read the latest issue of the SGNScoops Magazine HERE.

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SGNScoops prepares for the 2017 Diamond Awards

Written by Staff on September 29, 2017 – 10:22 am -

SGNScoops is currently working on the program for the 2017 Diamond Awards. Shown are Rob Patz of SGNScoops and Jean Grady of Gospel Music Today putting the final touches on the schedule.

The Diamond Awards will be presented on Oct. 31, at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., during the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. Among this year’s special guests are the Nelons and Brian Free and Assurance.

The Awards gala is a special time of honouring artists and industry personnel who give so much of their lives to this music we love. The evening is full of wonderful music, surprise guests and memorable moments, all made special through the MC talents of Dr. Jerry and Jan Goff.

Make plans to attend the 2017 Diamond Awards ceremony as the best in today’s Gospel music are celebrated.

Creekside Gospel Music Convention brings national and regional Gospel music to Pigeon Forge from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. Be sure to reserve your tickets at www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com and your space at the Convention headquarters, the Ramada Inn. Rooms are filling up fast so book your place today. For reservations call Rob at 360.933.0741.

Don’t forget to order your Creekside VIP pass today! There are a limited number of bracelets available, so please contact Rob today at 360.933.0741. This VIP bracelet will grant the wearer preferred seating at each concert including the 2017 Diamond Awards, special gifts and passes to backstage events, all for only $25. If you are interested in purchasing your $25 VIP ticket call Rob at 360 933 0741.

Find out more about the by visiting the Creekside Gospel Music Convention Facebook page HERE.

For the latest issue of SGNScoops magazine click here

For more gospel music news click here.

For online gospel music click here.

 

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SGN Scoops Radio Highlights Top Twenty This Week

Written by Staff on March 19, 2014 – 1:03 pm -

SGN Scoops Radio This Week!

On this week’s edition of SGN Scoops Radio with Jonathan Edwards, we count down the Top 20 songs for March according to the SGN Scoops Top 100 chart. Jean Grady of Gospel Music Today has a CD review of the Crusaders’ ministry from Magnolia, Arkansas. Be sure to join us for two hours of great fun on SGN Scoops Radio.

Video Of The Week: Cross Pointe presents “All My Tears”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdPP-w-zvkM

 

SGN Scoops Radio can be heard on the following stations:

WVSG Radio: wvsgradio.com, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00pm EST.

Radiocia: www.radiocia.us on Tuesday at 10:00 am and 9:00 pm CST and Saturdays at 8:00 pm CST.

Gospel Hour Radio: www.gospelhourradio.com on Saturdays at 3:00 pm CST and re-airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 pm CST.

WTGF 90.5 FM, in Pace, Florida, on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00pm EST.

WPIL 91.7 FM in Heflin, Alabama every Friday from 10:00am -12:00pm CST.

Contact Jonathan to bring SGN Scoops Radio to your station: jonathan@sgnscoops.com.

About Jonathan Edwards: Jonathan Edwards began his radio career on KWFC 89.1 FM in Springfield, Mo. At KWFC he worked in news, sales and was an on air personality, creating the very popular Ozark Gospel Showcase. He has been nominated for 2 Singing News Fan Awards and garnered the coveted Paul Heil Award from the 2012 Diamond Awards. He travels full time with Faith’s Journey and currently hosts the syndicated radio show SGN Scoops Radio.

For more information and free music, click on to http://www.sgnscoops.net/

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Forgiven Quartet Special Guests on Gospel Music Today

Written by SGN Scoops on April 3, 2012 – 5:07 am -

The members of Forgiven Quartet are the guests on the current edition of Gospel Music Today. The Feature Group is The Tradesmen, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Ken and Jean visit the Owasso Gospel Opry, in Owasso, OK, to hear The Florida Boys sing. Jean reviews a new CD by Josh Oldaker, David Bruce Murray tales a look at the history of The Cathedral Quartet, and the show features singing by The Crabb Revival and a vintage video by Gold City Quartet. The latest edition of Gospel Music Today is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.

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Rob Patz on Gospel Music Today

Written by SGN Scoops on August 8, 2011 – 5:37 am -

The guest on the current edition of Gospel Music Today is Rob Patz, of SGM Radio and SGN Scoops magazine. The Feature Group is Lakeside, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Ken and Jean visit a concert in Vian, OK, to hear The Dove Brothers Quartet. Jean reviews a new CD by Mercy’s Well, and the show features singing by Brian Free & Assurance and a vintage video with The Hinsons. The latest Gospel Music Today webcast is online now at www.gospelmusictoday.com.
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Jean Grady, co-host of Gospel Music Today, Releases Her First Book

Written by SGN Scoops on July 29, 2011 – 12:51 pm -

Jean Grady, co-host of Gospel Music Today, has released her first book, entitled “. . . With Expression!”.  The book is comprised of forty music devotions intended for choir members, choir directors, singing groups or anyone who loves music.  The devotions include music terms and symbols with a definition of each, plus Jean relates the symbols to real-life experiences.  Scripture is used or referenced in each of the devotions.In creating the book, Jean states that there is nothing out there for musicians to use as devotions, whether in a rehearsal or perhaps as they leave out to sing for a weekend.  Jean was a music director in a church in Rhode Island for 17 years and also directed a large community chorus for 8 years.  She currently directs the Gloryland Gospel Choir at her church in Oklahoma.

Here is an excerpt from the book.Fermata – a pause I love these little bird’s eyes in music.  It gives the director the opportunity for expression to hold the note a little longer or maybe just to ignore the fermata.  In my hymnbook, there are six fermatas in the refrain of “Softly and Tenderly”.  Some we hold longer than others and sometimes, we just pass them all by.  It’s the director’s prerogative to decide what to do at these pauses.When I was little, there was a soda pop commercial that had as its caption, “the pause that refreshes!”    Do you have any refreshing pauses in your life?  God did.  In Genesis 2:2, it says “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.”Look for refreshing pauses.  It may be a daily devotion time in your life or worshiping with other believers on Sunday morning.  For me, it’s the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that we see from our home each day.  These beautiful works of God remind me daily of his mercy and grace to me and his continual presence in my life.Grab a soda pop and have that pause that refreshes!

AT $5.00 each plus shipping, “. . . With Expression!” makes a wonderful gift for a choir member, choir director, singing group members or anyone who loves music.  The books are available at www.gospelmusictoday.com or you can email Jean at choirdirector@sbcglobal.net for information how to order.

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Gospel Music Today Special Guest: Lou Wills Hildreth

Written by SGN Scoops on July 25, 2011 – 7:38 am -

The guest on the current edition of Gospel Music Today is southern gospel icon Lou Wills Hildreth. The Feature Group is Three Bridges, and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. Ken and Jean visit a concert in Broken Arrow, OK, to hear The Voyagers Quartet. Jean reviews a new CD by The Conquerors Quartet, and the show features singing by Hearts of Faith and The Freemans. The latest Gospel Music Today webcast is online now at www.gospelmusictoday.com.

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