Christian Country Expo coming to Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, TN (April 24, 2015) - Christian Country fans from across the nation will be converging on Pigeon Forge for a brand new summer event in 2015. From August 24 through the 27th, the Smoky Mountain Convention Center will host Christian Country artists, including Marty Raybon, T. Graham Brown, Jan Harbuck, Ava Kasich, Tina Wakefield, Jerry Branscom, and many more.
"Smoky Mountain Resorts is thrilled to host the Christian Country Expo this year," says Pete Smith". Rob and Vonda and the folks at Coastal Media have put together such a great group of talent that all of our employees are volunteering to work the event. The celebrity concerts, the artists' interaction with the fans, the Dixie Stampede and the Great Smoky Mountains are going to make this a special week. I can’t wait to see it!"

"I am very excited to be working with Christian Country Expo," says Vonda Easley. "This is my first Christian Country event to be involved in, and I am so excited to meet and hear all the new artists and also get to hear Marty Raybon and T Graham Brown!"

This event is the first in a planned series called Christian Country Expo. With daily showcases at 10am and evening concerts at 6pm, music fans are sure to enjoy their fill of Gospel music, Country style.
Ava Kasich says, "It is such an honor to be asked to be involved with Christian Country Expo this year! I am humbled to be associated with such inspiring artists! Thank you Rob Patz for including me. Looking forward to what God has in store for everyone involved!"
For more information on lodging or artists who wish to be a part of the Christian Country Expo, please email Rob Patz at rob@sgnscoops.com or call 360 933 0741.

SGN Scoops Radio for Week of March 3, 2014

On this week’s edition of the program we have great gospel music from Guy Penrod, the Kingdom Heirs and the Hoppers. We also play classic music from the Mullins, Mended Wings, and feature bluegrass music from Newtown. We have the new single from The Steeles and their concept video is our video of the week. Join us as Jean Grady has a CD review of The Inmans and and interview with Danny Riley of Gold City. Our featured artist this week is Ava Kasich. Make sure to join us for two hours of great fun on SGN Scoops Radio!


Featured artist Ava Kasich started singing professionally at the age of three and was featured in local churches in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Ava loves the Lord with all her heart and it shows in her anointed singing! She also has an incredible testimony of God’s healing power in her body. Ava won the 2012 Beacon Award for Soloist Of The Year and her new single, "Stones" won the 2012 Beacon Award for Song Of The Year. For more information on Ava visit http://www.avalkasichministries.org/

Video Of The Week: The Steeles present “We’re All Human” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8raGoLTGXUk

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.
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/

Brand New Concert Event Comes To Branson Missouri, Spring 2014

Branson Mo (September 17, 2013) – A fabulous new Gospel music event will be held in Branson, Missouri this coming Spring. The Ozark Gospel Music Convention will be held May 5, 6 and 7, 2014 at The Stone Castle Hotel and Conference Center. Admission is free and all Gospel music fans are encouraged to make their vacation plans now.

The Ozark Gospel Music Convention will be hosted by partners Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Music Group and publisher of SGN Scoops, award-winning Gospel soloist Ava Kasich and well-known industry personality, Jonathan Edwards. The fourth member of the team spear-heading this festival is Donnie Williamson, of Gospel music’s family group, The Williamsons.

Jonathan Edwards, who will be also be singing at the Convention with his trio, Faith’s Journey, says, “I am thrilled about having some of the best artist in Southern Gospel music coming to an event in Branson. I am looking forward to the music the ministry and the fellowship during these three days.” Ava Kasich is also anticipating a wonderful celebration of music. “I am so honored to be a part of The Ozark Gospel Music Convention and to be associated with such a great group of Christian folks!” says Kasich.

Donnie Williamson is already working hard with the team on events surrounding the Convention. “Well, what can I say? I am so excited for The Williamsons to be part of the Ozark Gospel Music Convention. The most beautiful music in the world – Gospel – will be performed at the most beautiful place in the world, Branson, Missouri. This will be the perfect opportunity to make the family part of a fun filled three days that will create a lifetime of memories.” Williamson continues, “Several of the finest groups in the Midwest will be performing along with great chapel services and other activities. And, there will be plenty of time available to see the wonderful sights of the Ozarks while there.”

Rob Patz is thrilled to be partnering with this group of artists to present the OGMC.“Our team came together with a common goal, to present Gospel music to as many people as possible in one of the most beautiful spots in the U.S. We want to present three days of entertainment, ministry and fellowship, all for free and all to glorify the name of Christ,” says Patz. “Come be with us on May 5 through 7 in the land of the Ozarks!”

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For more information on the Ozark Gospel Music Convention, visit http://ozarkgospelmusicconvention.com/ or email Rob Patz at ozarkgospel@gmail.com . The Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center ™ is located at 3050 Green Mountain Dr. Branson MO 65616 and online at http://bransonstonecastle.com/

June 2013 SGNScoops Magazine Available Now For Free Download

We’re excited about the June issue of SGNScoops Magazine. What a BUSY month! Scattered all over the country, our writers have captured some of the most exciting events and happenings in Gospel Music.
A lot of cool things have been going on in the ministry of the Kingdom Heirs. The Kingdom Heirs are featured as the cover story this month, so don’t miss their story.

Also this month, Adam Crabb talks about his new album, Ava Kasich shares a powerful testimony, the Jay Stone Singers and Sacred Calling share their latest too. Enjoy the latest in Christian Country news with Paul Summers, and get a younger perspective with Dustin Leming. Be encouraged by Dr. Jeff Steele’s devotion and be inspired by Lou Hildreth’s Life, Love and Legends.Laurette Willis of Praise Moves shares an article regarding Christian Fitness.

The June issue is a special edition due to all of the events covered. Enjoy the inside scoop on the Great Western Fan Festival, Singing in the Sun, Inspiration Pop 2929 Movie Premier, as well as a Union Street concert review. Don’t miss the inside scoop and look ahead to the Gospel Legends Reunion too.

This issue also includes June Music Reviews and a book review on New York Times Best-Selling Author, Ken Abraham’s WHEN YOUR PARENT BECOMES YOUR CHILD.

June is indeed a busy month of spotlighting the world of Southern Gospel Music! SGNScoops Magazine is free, so please share with your friends, fans and family!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE JUNE ISSUE OF SGNScoops!