Patterson Homecoming A Success

Pigeon Forge, TN, noted for it’s beautiful Smoky Mountains, family entertainment, and wholesome environment, is beginning to be known as the center of Southern Gospel Music so it’s appropriate to be the home for the ANNUAL PATTERSON PROMOTIONS HOMECOMING!

This year’s Homecoming included a Talent Search, Morning Devotions by Wanda Osborne, an Artist Seminar presented by Phil Cross, plus two days and nights of Gospel Music, Christian entertainment and fellowship featuring regional and nationally known Artists. The lineup included The Hoskins Family, Ann Downing, The Dunaways, Tim Livingston, The Pruitt Family, Sharron Kay King, Phil Cross, The Wilbanks, and many more. The emcees were the incredible and hilarious Tim Lovelace and Sue and Jeff Duffield.

Pauline Patterson, founder of the event, has a genuine love for people and a passion for spreading the Gospel through Southern Gospel music. In 2005, she ventured into the world of promoting Southern Gospel music to radio. Nine years later she is recognized as a leading promoter of the genre.

Pauline says, “What a time we had at our 2nd Annual Patterson Homecoming! The Spirit filled the auditorium! The artists that took part in this year’s event added so much to its success. I’m proud to say that we work with some of the best men and women of God in the Southern Gospel Industry! They are the cream of the crop. God has truly blessed Patterson Promotions through the years to work with some awesome ministries. If you didn’t make it this year, hopefully you can be with us next year. Lord willing, we will do it all over again!”

Make plans now to join us for the 3rd Annual Patterson Promotions Homecoming  which will be held at the Music Road Hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN on Thursday and Friday, May 14-15, 2015. An afternoon showcase of artists will be added for next year. There is no admission charge; it is supported by contributions of individuals and sponsors.
www.pattersonpromotions.com or www.southerngospeltimes.com

Exciting Homecoming Christmas Concert Coming

Guin, AL (November 5, 2013) Get ready for an exciting event in Guin. Alabama. On Saturday December 7th at 7:00PM CST. This is a community event, so if you like the Homecoming concerts presented by Bill Gaither, you will love this special"Homecoming Christmas Concert".

Christmas has always been a time for family and friends to gather in one home and share a meal, catch up with the past year's events and sing all your favorite Christmas songs around the piano. Come out to this special evening and celebrate the most special time of the year with some of your favorite singers and bring your family to join in this event.

The big night will take place at The Guin First United Methodist Church. The star studded concert will include special guest: Ann Downing, Daryl Williams, Shannon Knight, Brent and Heather Mitchell, and The Daryl Williams Trio. This will be an incredible night of beautiful Christmas music.

Daryl Williams stated “The homecoming style is very popular today and we thought it would be a great treat for the people of Guin to experience and participate in such a unique event.”

Tickets can be purchased at Guin City Hall – (205)568-2242 or at the Guin First United Methodist Church – (2050 468-2429 for $10 each and will be available starting November 11th (Kids 12 and under free).

You can learn more about the Daryl Williams Trio at http://darylwilliams.net or https://www.facebook.com/darylkwilliams .

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About Daryl Williams
Daryl was born in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Burlingame, and grew up in San Jose California. His mother was active in Gospel Concert Promotions, and Daryl fell in love with Gospel Music at an early age. He remembers vividly spending time as a child with such Gospel legends as Doris Akers, Jake Hess and Vestal Goodman. It was at the age of 7 that Daryl decided he wanted to write his first song. There are now over 1,100 songs in his catalog. Daryl went on to study music at California State University, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music.
From 1994 to 2008 Daryl traveled full time with his own ministry team, the Daryl Williams Trio. They recorded 10 CD’s and appeared on many Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concerts. They also appeared as regulars for 7 years on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program with hosts Dean and Mary Brown.

New Project For Ann Downing Coming In April

It's pretty fun when old friends get together! But it's even more fun when there's a mutual
respect and admiration for the hymns of the church. Ann's selection of these vintage and
singable standards come from the deep formation of her faith. And that's the connection
that will bring both Jeff Duffield's musicianship and production together with Ann's legacy.
"There hasn't been a better time than now for Ann to sing the songs that touch her deeply,",
says Jeff. "There's already a stir and urgency, to deliver a simplistic purity in making this
more than just a studio project. We're recording it in a way that will go beyond the sterile
programatic approach, striving to be spontaneous and spirit-led." Some of the songs
included are: "God Leads Us Along", "Blessed Assurance", "All That Thrills My Soul", "How
Marvelous", "Footsteps of Jesus", "Lead Me To Calvary", "And Can It Be", and many more.
Recording starts in March at Oak Tree Studios, Hendersonville, with an April release.

DIAMOND AWARDS HONORS VETERAN GOSPEL SOLOIST

Ann Downing Accepts J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award

Nashville, TN¾ November 13, 2012 - October 29-31 marked the 1st Annual Creekside Gospel Music Convention held in Pigeon Forge, TN. The convention, in conjunction with SGN Scoops Digital magazine, served as host to the fan voted Diamond Awards. Through various nomination and voting rounds, Ann Downing was among the top five finalists for the award going into the awards ceremony on October 30th.

“You’re kidding.” were Ann’s first words upon hearing her name announced as the winner. She went on to say, “I never thought I’d win! I just came to support the cause.”

During her impromptu acceptance speech, Downing shared her desire to lend her talents to gospel music’s history, “I love this music. Singing gospel music was my dream, and I have sung with some of the best. I want make sure I do all I can to preserve the heritage for generations to come. Thank you to everyone who voted.”

Downing’s career began with The Speer Family, continued with The Downing’s where she became only the second Female Vocalist of the Year in the history of the Dove Awards, and continues today in her solo ministry which encompasses both singing and speaking.

~Known most recently for her appearances on the popular Gaither Homecoming Video Series, Ann Downing is a Gospel Music Hall of Famer for her work with the Speer Family, one of Gospel Music's most legendary groups, and she is also winner of the coveted Dove Award for Female Vocalist for her work with the Downings. Ann celebrates almost 50 years in ministry and continues to travel full-time as a soloist and speaker. She hosts her Middle Tennessee Women's Retreat each Spring in Nashville.

Creekside Gospel Music Convention Welcomes Ann Downing

Seattle, WA (October 18, 2012) – The Creekside Gospel Music Convention is thrilled
to welcome Ann Downing to this year’s event at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, October 29
through 31. Dowing, legendary Gospel artist and speaker, is scheduled to apppear during the free three-day event hosted by SGN Scoops and Coastal Media Group.

“Some of my most interesting and fulfilling times are when I am with other artists and gospel music fans at a gathering such as Creekside,” said Ann Downing. “I excitedly look forward to enjoying these good days, celebrating our music, and learning to live out what we sing and speak about!

“I’m delighted to have my friend Ann as part of the Creekside Gospel Music
Convention,” said Rob Patz, CEO of The Coastal Media Group and publisher of SGN
Scoops. “She is always a delight and we are privileged to have her share her music and ministry with us.”

Creekside Gospel Music Convention will be held at the Smokey Mountain Convention
Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, from October 29 through 31, 2012. Join us for
morning chapel services, afternoon matinees and evening concerts on each day. All
events are free.

Monday, October 29th features The 75th Anniversary Celebration of
Lou Hildreth. On Tuesday, October 30th, the 2012 Diamond Awards will be presented.
Wednesday, October 31 is Family Night. For more information on Creekside Gospel
Music Convention visit http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com

For more information on Ann Downing, visit http://www.anndowning.com

Rooms are available at the hotel on site for just $54 per night. Reservations
can be made by phone or online. By phone, call toll-free at Toll Free: 1-
800-223-6707 or local call 865-908-3015. Online Reservations- go to http://
www.smokymountainconventioncenter.com/.
Click “Book My Room” then Click “SGN Scoops.”

Sharron Kay King In Studio Recording First New Album in Five Years

BYRON, Ga. – (August 10, 2012) – 2012 Absolutely Gospel Music Award nominee Sharron Kay King is in the studio this week recording vocals for her first studio-recording in over five years. The new recording, titled This Story of My Life, is the follow-up to her latest project Don’t Stop Believing.

This Story of My Life is being produced by Mike Pillow (Ricky Atkinson & Compassion, Naomi Sego, Ann Downing) and has a tentative release date of this fall.

“This record has definitely been a labor of love for me,” mentioned Sharron Kay. “God has brought me through so much over the last few years, and this recording is a testimony to the things that He has done in my life. I am so excited for everyone to hear the songs that were birthed from this time of my life.”

Sharron wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 tracks including the title cut. Other writers and co-writers included award-winning writers Steve & Annie Chapman, John Robinson, Becky Wright, Chris Binion, and Sharron’s son-in-law Sean Anderson.

“So many of these songs mean so much to me,” replied Sharron. “I got to collaborate on ‘Alabaster Box’ with my daughter Liz who used to travel and sing with me many years ago. Also, ‘She’d Rather Be Here With Me’ was given to me by Steve & Annie Chapman and reflects the story of my mother and her recent passing.”

More information on the new recording including a definitive release date, the first single, and some other surprise appearances will be announced at a later date.

Sharron has been singing and speaking at ladies retreats and recovery groups more frequently this year due to her amazing testimony of God’s redeeming power and grace. For information on how you can book Sharron at your church or event, visit http://www.sharronkayking.com.

Sharron recently released her latest single to radio. The new song, titled “Look Up,” is the fifth single released from King’s Don’t Stop Believing. “Look Up” was written by Eric Horner and was just released to Southern Gospel radio through Eddie King & Crown Communications.

All four of Sharron’s previous singles from Don’t Stop Believing landed in the Top 20 on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weeky Chart – the industry’s most watched weekly radio report in Southern Gospel music.

Sharron was honored earlier this year to see their name among the 10 nominees for Fan Favorite Artist of the Year in the highly-respected Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards. This is the second time in her career that Sharron has been nominated for an Absolutely Gospel Music Award. She was previously nominated in 2007 in the Country Album of the Year category for her The Road I Know project.

More information as well as booking information on Sharron Kay King can be found at http://sharronkayking.com. Fans can visit Sharron on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sharron-Kay-King-Official-Fan-Page/102290253148210 .

About Sharron Kay King
Sharron Kay King is a talented singer/songwriter based out of Byron, Georgia. Sharron’s last release, Don’t Stop Believing, spawned off the #1 fan favorite “God’s Been Good.” King was a 2008 Top 5 finalist in the Singing News Fan Awards for Favorite Horizon Individual and a 2009 Top 10 finalist for Favorite Soloist.

March 2011 SGN Scoops is here!

The March 2011 issue of SGN Scoops is now available for download. Click here to read your issue in user-friendly .PDF format.

In our brand new edition, Lorraine Walker talks to Adam Crabb about Crabb Revival, marriage, and the sacrifice, joy, and journey of ministry. We also feature artists Ann Downing (and the story behind her Middle Tennessee Women’s Retreat), 2nd Generation, and the new Tim Greene Trio. Jeff Hawes of Karen Peck & New River takes us to the Grammy Awards. And meanwhile, three of our columnists – including guest Dale Golden, speak on separate daunting circumstances and how God is teaching them to trust in the midst of trials.

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Ann Downing to Appear on Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Unfolding Majesty

Nashville, TN- July 13, 2010- Dove Award Winner and Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Ann Downing will appear on TBN’s Unfolding Majesty program hosted by Dean and Mary Brown.
Taping took place at TBN’s International Production Center in Irving, Texas. The sessions resulted in eight thirty-minute episodes.
With a career spanning almost 50 years, Ann has shared her talents from some of music’s most prestigious stages including The Crystal Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, and the 2000 Billy Graham Crusade in Nashville.
“What makes this appearance so special,” Downing said, “is to know that the Gospel, shared through music, will be heard in hundreds of thousands of homes across the globe. God is truly great and greatly to be praised. It is an honor to be used of Him in this way. ”
Dates for the airing of these episodes are yet to be announced, however, Unfolding Majesty may be seen on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Central Standard Time.