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Martins headline Relief Concert planned for Jackson County, Alabama

#JacksonCountyStrong

Scottsboro, AL (Feb. 5, 2020) — On January 27, a deadly boat fire engulfed Jackson County Park Marina dock. A lot of the boats were recreational, but several families made some of the boats tied to a long wooden dock their home. The fire started on the end closest to land, which made the blaze on the inland side of the dock, blocking the only exit to safety. Residents were forced to flee in boats or jump in the water and swim from danger. Several people were rescued from the water and treated for minor injuries and hypothermia, but eight people died—six from the same family.

Photo by Mandy Durham/AP. Accessed on NBCNews.com at https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1123726 (February 6, 2020)

In less than 20 minutes the dock was an inferno. 35 boats, houseboats, and pontoons burned and were completely destroyed. A tight-knit community was changed forever.

The Jackson County Coroner identified the eight victims as: Grace Annette Watson Miles (40), Christopher Zane Long (19), Bryli Long (16), Traydon Miles (10), Kesson Miles (9), Dezli Miles (7), Amanda Foster (39), and Yancy Roper (59).

GRAMMY-NOMINATED VOCAL GROUP THE MARTINS #JacksonCountyStrong

The Church has always been and always will be the hands and feet of Jesus in times like these. Once again, the Body of Christ rises to help the community of this recent tragedy come together and begin the healing process.

New Ground #JacksonCountyStrong

Scottsboro is the hometown of New Ground, Interstate Quartet, and comic Mickey Bell. These seasoned artists knew God was calling them to put feet to their faith. Interstate Quartet contacted New Ground and set into motion plans for a relief concert.

Robbie Maxwell of New Ground shared, “The Utechs (Interstate Quartet) had previously lived on the dock with the ones who were killed. They had just recently sold their boat and moved. So, this was especially close to their hearts.”  

Mickey Bell #JacksonCountyStrong

Comedian Mickey Bell contacted his good friends, The Martins, to see if they would be interested in helping. The Grammy-nominated group was on board immediately and never hesitated to show their support. After a few more phone calls the date, place, and time was set. 

Interstate Quartet #JacksonCountyStrong

On February 21, a relief concert dubbed #JacksonCountyStrong will be held at Scottsboro’s Collins Elementary School. The Martins, Mickey Bell, New Ground, and Interstate Quartet will be performing. There will be a VIP Meet and Greet at 5:00 p.m. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $10 and VIP tickets are $25. An offering will also be taken and 100% of the proceeds will go to help the victims and their families. 

For more information call Robbie Maxwell at 256.218.1983 or email her at robbie@newgroundministries.com. 

By Dixie Phillips

Special to SGNScoops Magazine

Favorite Christmas Memory- Mickey Bell

Favorite Christmas Memory

My mind takes me back to when my siblings and I got an Atari.  At the time, this was the best present ever.  Back then, when you bought the atari console, you also got the Pac-Man game fro free.  Well, we were very excited to open up this gift from Santa and to be able to play it.  There was just one problem.

Local Comedian Appears on The Huckabee Show

Comedian Mickey Bell performing on the Huckabee Show

Every 28 seconds, someone in America is attempting suicide.  It is also the second leading cause of death for people ages 15 to 24.  And we are now entering into a holiday season when it seems to be the most prominent time for those dealing with depression to have more bad days than they have good days.

Comedian Mickey Bell and his family posing for a picture with Governor Mike Huckabee. (L-R Governor Huckabee, Logan, Wendy and Mickey)

Mickey Bell knows full well what depression feels like. His experience with the illness came to the forefront after being dismissed as pastor of a baptist church in Alabama. It was his sinful decisions that caused the fallout and led to a series of events that would change his life forever.

Mickey Bell

“Reverse the Course of Depression,” is the latest book by Mickey and is set to be released nationally on December 23rd.  It’s a book that not only addresses issues that others don’t want to really talk about but Bell also shares with you how he deals with the symptoms that come with the illness.

Hey Pastor Mickey Bell, What is The Message?

We all have just been handed something very special, a “brand, spanking-new” New Year. What we do with it is really up to us.
We asked a few pastors what they believe the message for 2019 is.
Here is what Pastor Mickey Bell, Pastor at Grace Church in Bessemer, Alabama had to say.

2019 is the year for expansion. God is getting ready to expand territories, ministries and opportunities. But to reach for the new, we have to be willing to let go of the old. We pray for elevation but aren’t willing to walk away from what has become comfortable. God is wanting to show his children that we are believing for too small when we have a Heavenly Father who owns it all.

Thanks Mickey for sharing with SGN Scoops! Happy New Year

Mickey Bell

Mickey Bell Named Host of The Dixie Gospel Caravan

Mickey Bell

Birmingham, Alabama – Crawford Broadcasting and WXJC – The Truth are excited to announce that Mickey Bell will be taking over as host of the award winning program “The Dixie Gospel Caravan” in Birmingham, AL.

For more than forty years, this show has provided listeners in central Alabamawith the sounds of Southern Gospel music.  Under the helm of longtime host Wayne Wallace, the show quickly became the standard for all other shows in the industry.

“I can remember traveling with groups who would have the show playing on their bus just hoping that Waynewould play their song”, saysBell.  “You knew you had made it in the industry if you appeared on the cover of the Singing News, played on center stage at the National Quartet Convention and were interviewed by Wayne Wallace on the Dixie Gospel Caravan.”

Laura Scotti, WXJC General Manager, says, “We are so excited to have found Mickey Bell who has the passion and excitement about Southern Gospel that we remember from Wayne Wallace. The Caravan is an important part of the history of our stations and we are very excited about its future with Mickey!”

Bell is excited and honored for this opportunity. “Anytime you can help promote Southern Gospel music and then be able to do it with the power of WXJC, we are going to have a lot of fun.”

The show will feature the chart topping hits from your favorite artists as well as artist interviews, great giveaways and new artist spotlights.  You can listen to Mickey Bell on The Dixie Gospel Caravan starting Monday, July 18th, from 7pm – 12m central standard time on FM 92.5 or AM 850.

If you are not in the centralAlabama area you can listen online and with your phone.  Visit http://850wxjc.com/ for details.  Artists who would like to contact Bell for interviews and new artist spotlights can do so at his personal email:pastormickeybell@gmail.com

WXJC – The Truth is a Crawford Broadcasting Station

120 Summit Parkway,Birmingham, AL 35209    Office: (205) 879-3324

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Host of This Week In Gospel Music, Mickey Bell, Moving On

Mickey Bell

Nashville TN (October 16, 2015) – With every endeavor there will always be moments when tough decisions have to be made. Such is the case when it comes to Mickey Bell turning over the reins of his syndicated radio program, This Week in Gospel Music. The new hosts will be Troy Peach of The Perrys, and Taylor Guffey.

Troy Peach

“It’s a tough decision but I know for the show to grow and become what I feel like it can be, I have to let it go and put it into hands that are able to take it to another level,” says Mickey. “We always want to question God’s timing and how He works, but I feel this is the right time and the right move for the show and for me.”

Troy and Taylor taking up the reins with excitement. “Taylor and I are thrilled for the opportunity to host This Week in Gospel Music,” says Troy. “I’ve always had a heart for radio, so it will be good to get back in the DJ chair. We plan to offer Gospel music fans a fresh, inside look at the world of Gospel music and play the greatest music on the planet, Southern Gospel Music! You never know just what might happen. You’ll have to tune in to find out!”

Taylor Guffey

“I am thrilled to be able to co host This Week In Gospel Music with Troy Peach,” says Taylor. “This show is going to be a blast. Mickey has done a great job laying the ground work, and we are looking forward to building on what he has accomplished. This show will most definitely be an adventure, so be sure to tune in each week!”

Troy and Taylor will take over all aspects of the show, including producing the two-hour program that will be available each week to stations worldwide. The show will continue to be available via the show app at www.ThisWeekinGospelMusic.com

This Week in Gospel Music: Mickey Bell’s Handcuff Story

Mickey Bell

Do not miss This Week in Gospel Music with your host, Mickey Bell! We guarantee that you will hear things on Mickey Bell’s show that you will not hear anywhere else.

This week, Mickey has an EXCLUSIVE interview with a Southern Gospel artist who was recently handcuffed at a Gospel concert. Was the artist arrested for a felony? Was there a public disturbance? This is an interview you will only hear on this week’s show.

Joseph Habedank and Beth Pless

Plus Mickey talks with Beth Pless of Georgia who is this year’s winner of the NQC Big Ticket Giveaway sponsored by SGN Scoops and The Erwins.

All this plus great Gospel music! Don’t miss it!

Be sure to download the app for This Week in Gospel Music and make your song request today! Also, register now for your chance to win two tickets to the NQC. Go to This Week in Gospel Music’s website by clicking the Contest button. You can win a chance to register your name more than once by listening to Mickey each week. The Show app is on the website and ready for your download, so This Week In Gospel Music is available for you to listen to wherever you are. Go register for the contest and download the app on www.ThisWeekinGospelMusic.com

The Erwins

This Week in Gospel Music airs on WVSG, Virginia; KNMG in Savannah, MO; WWIC Radio AM-1050 in Scottsboro, Alabama; WTGF 90.5 Truth Radio in Pensacola, Fl; Radio CIA Benbrook Texas; WPIL in Heflin, AL, and many more.

Find out more about Mickey Bell from his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekingospelmusic

This Week in Gospel Music announces NQC Winner

Joseph Habedank and Beth Pless

Congratulations to Beth Pless of Georgia for winning the NQC ticket giveaway from SGN Scoops, The Erwins and This Week in Gospel Music. She was one of hundreds of people who registered to win (2) tickets to every night of the National Quartet Convention.

In addition to the tickets, Beth will also be getting a special prize pack from The Erwins which includes product, t-shirts and more.

You will get to meet Beth as she will join Mickey on this week’s show.

Mickey Bell

Be listening for more chances to win from the show that gives away the BIG prizes… This Week in Gospel Music with Mickey Bell.
Pictured above with Beth is one of her favorite artists, Joseph Habedank. Click on Mickey’s face to hear a special message from Beth.

Don’t forget to visit This Week in Gospel Music with Mickey Bell on Facebook. Visit our friends the Erwins too!

The Erwins

This Week in Gospel Music announces Winner!

The Erwins

This Week in Gospel Music is an exciting time with Mickey Bell, as he is joined with Katie of The Erwin’s to announce the big winner of the NQC ticket giveaway. The winner will receive two tickets to each day of the National Quartet Convention! Be sure to listen and find out if you are the winner!

Mickey talks to the Mylon Hayes Family about the challenges of traveling as a family, as they are experts on the subject! He also has more on the departure of one member of Legacy Five.

Mickey Bell

Be sure to download the app for This Week in Gospel Music and make your song request today! Also, register now for your chance to win two tickets to the NQC. Go to This Week in Gospel Music’s website by clicking the Contest button. You can win a chance to register your name more than once by listening to Mickey each week. The Show app is on the website and ready for your download, so This Week In Gospel Music is available for you to listen to wherever you are. Go register for the contest and download the app on www.ThisWeekinGospelMusic.com

This Week in Gospel Music airs on WVSG, Virginia; KNMG in Savannah, MO; WWIC Radio AM-1050 in Scottsboro, Alabama; WTGF 90.5 Truth Radio in Pensacola, Fl; Radio CIA Benbrook Texas; WPIL in Heflin, AL, and many more.

Find out more about Mickey Bell from his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekingospelmusic

This Week In Gospel Music: Whisnants, McKameys, More!

Susan Whisnant

Nashville, TN (August 14, 2015) – This Week in Gospel Music is going to be a unique show! Mickey Bell goes against the doctor’s orders and calls Susan Whisnant right after she gets home from knee surgery, all in an attempt to catch her still loopy from the medication. Wait ’til you hear what happens! Plus, big news from The McKameys as one of their members retires from road life.

Mickey always has great music, Gospel music news and this week he shares details on a concert you must add to your schedule this year.  All this, plus your chance to win free tickets to the National Quartet Convention and Mickey’s desire to get you to look at page 19 of the August issue of the SGN Scoops magazine.

Don’t forget to download the This Week In Gospel Music app so you can now hear the new show each week the moment it is uploaded on Thursday. Find the app today on www.ThisWeekinGospelMusic.com

 

August 2015 SGNScoops Magazine

We are still adding more stations! Stations can sign up here: bit.ly/stationsignup . Program Directors can check out more information at  www.thisweekingospelmusic.com. AND! We are looking for artists who want to promote their music to a worldwide audience. Contact us at office@thisweekingospelmusic.com 

 

Connect with Mickey Bell on his facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekingospelmusic

Mickey Bell