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Daniel Riley of Gold City gets good news

As many of you know, Daniel Riley of Gold City had a severe injury from a fall off of a ladder on July 23, 2019. He suffered a broken wrist and complicated broken ankle.

Daniel has already undergone surgeries and wound care and therapy for these injuries.

Please Pray For Daniel Riley

Today, he posted some good news on Facebook:

UPDATE Thursday, August 15, 2019

My surgery on Wednesday, August 14, was successful. The surgeon was able to work around the ankle wound and make the necessary repair to the left ankle fracture, and he feels a good result was achieved. As soon as the doctor says it’s ok for me to travel, I plan to be back on the bus and stage with Gold City. I’m not sure how long that will be, but I am so very thankful for that light at the end of the tunnel from this accident. Thank you so much for praying for me and Gold City as they continue to tour and share the gospel. See you soon!

Please keep praying for Daniel Riley.

August 2019 SGNScoops Magazine

For more on Gold City quartet, click HERE.

Scott Brand of Gold City is featured in the August issue of SGNScoops magazine, in a story by Jimmy Reno.

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

Through the Lens of Craig Harris – Gold City at Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Gold City in Kentucky. Photo by Craig Harris.

Gold City was in concert on Nov. 11 at Three Springs Baptist Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

More about Gold City

(From About page on Gold City Quartet website)…Gold City is among those elite groups who continues to reach new audiences and consistently amass new fans who fall in love with their distinct sound as soon as they hear it. Now into their 34th year…Daniel Riley, baritone, has assumed the management role and leads the group onward into the future. He provides a smooth baritone vocal that blends perfectly with the other voices in the group but also has the versatility to step out for a solo with power and soul. Chris West is singing bass and lead vocalist Scott Brand follows a long list of dynamic lead vocalists and takes a back seat to no one…Tenor (Thomas Nalley) puts the top on the sound with his high clear tenor voice…Dillan West is the Sound Engineer…read more on Facebook here.

Craig Harris is a regular contributor to SGNScoops Magazine.

Read the latest issue of the SGNScoops Magazine HERE.

Gold City: Authentic and Unified

Gold City accepts Diamond Award

By Paige Givens

In 1980, Gold City Quartet came together for the first time and added a new blend of voices that would change gospel music. Even though the group has undergone many changes in the past 36 years, with new voices coming and going, one thing has remained the same with this celebrated group: They still sing for the same One who brought them together in the first place! Their harmony on stage is only made sweeter by their harmony off stage.

Daniel Riley, baritone and owner of Gold City, explains the group’s current lineup. “This is not a brand new group with four parts who just got together at once. Group members have come aboard to this already established group at various times. So, each member had a different start date. Joining me on stage now are tenor Thomas Nalley, lead Scott Brand, bass Chris West, and pianist Bryan Elliott.

“Scott is our newest member. He had filled in a few weeks for us and auditioned in the process, but his first official date was at the Memphis Quartet Show on June 18, 2016. I think when we brought Scott on, we all knew there was something special happening, and it still feels like that now, on stage and in the studio as we’re working on our next recording.  I’m excited about this current lineup and what I’m hearing each night. If the feedback from fans and our peers is any indication, they are excited too.”

Since its inception in 1980, this Gadsden, Alabama, group has won numerous awards from fans and the Southern Gospel music industry, has sung and recorded many number one songs, and has received prestigious honors. Yet Gold City Quartet continues to remain grounded and points all success to the Lord.

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Gold City has a New Lead Singer….

Gold Cityhas a new lead singer!

Get to know Scott Brand:

(From the group’s Facebook page)

Congrats Scott and Congrats Gold City from SGN Scoops!

Scott Brand Joins New Ground

New Ground, from Scottsboro, Alabama, is proud to announce the addition of Scott Brand to their group.

Scott will be serving as the New Ground pianist and featured singer on their upcoming events and new project that is set to release in early July entitled “Another Blessing.”

Robbie Maxwell of New Ground states, “We are ecstatic to have someone of Scott’s experience and dedication as a member of our group.  Dale, David and I are very excited about the new addition to New Ground and look forward to many years with Scott as part of our family.”

Scott has previously traveled with the Rabbit Easter Band and most recently The Trammell’s.  Scott and his wife Caitlin reside in Roanoke, Alabama.

Visit the New Ground website at www.newgroundministries.com for upcoming concerts and events.