Tune In Alert: Quartet Night Across America

Tune in Alert!
We are very excited about Sunday night!
Be sure to set your DVR to record the show.

The classic cadence of the legendary Blackwood Brothers, the dynamic vocal stylings of Brian Free and Assurance, the smooth sounds of Legacy Five and the infectious energy of Tribute Quartet take you on on a musical journey from 1910 through the present day.

2015 Gerald Crabb Gospel Fest Scheduled July 9-12

Dalton, Georgia Plans for the second annual Gerald Crabb Gospel Fest are underway! A&G Entertainment is pleased to announce the Gerald Crabb Gospel Fest is scheduled for Thursday, July 9th through Sunday morning, July 12th and will be held at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.
“We were thrilled with the success of last year’s event,” stated Crabb. “We’ve been working since last year to make this Gospel Fest even better. I’m excited to bring the best in gospel music to the North Georgia area, and I’m also excited to incorporate activities during the week that will help regional artists develop and grow. I’m looking forward to great music and fellowship and I’m praying this is an event where people are truly uplifted spiritually.”
The lineup for the evening concerts is outstanding. On Thursday, father and son duo Wilburn & Wilburn will take the stage along with Terah Crabb Penhollow, original member of the award-winning Crabb Family, and will also feature the Gaither Vocal Band’s lead singer, Adam Crabb. Grammy award-winning Jason Crabb is the highlight for Friday night and Saturday night’s award winning performers will be Brian Free and Assurance, The Freemans and Weston & Christy Hinson.
Mornings will start with chapel services led by Gerald Crabb followed by afternoon regional artist showcases. This year’s Gerald Crabb Gospel Fest will also include a talent search, sponsored by Daywind Music Group, and a songwriting and artist development workshop. The event wraps up on Sunday morning with a prayer breakfast and concert led by Gerald Crabb and The Freemans.
Just Added July 8th will be a Family night with Gerald Crabb. Admission is free on that night.
This is an event not to be missed! Tickets for Gerald Crabb Gospel Fest 2015 go on sale January 26, 2015 and can be purchased at http://www.nwgtcc.com/ or by calling 877-772-5425. For more information, visit www.geraldcrabbgospelfest.com.

This Week's Harmony Road TV Features Talleys, Freemans, Brian Free and Assurance

Program also showcases Les Butler and Friends and Whisnants
Signal Mountain, TN January 9, 2015 This week's Harmony Road episode will feature a variety of sounds from family groups, a quartet, a great concept video and an all-star collection of musicians/singers. Included on the program are The Talleys with "My Hope is in the Lord", "Pray Daniel Pray" from Brian Free and Assurance, and Les Butler and Friends with "Just Over in the Glory Land". Other performances on the program are from The Freemans with "Lead Me Home" and "Be Not Afraid" from the Whisnants.

Produced by Harmony Road Productions, this episode originates from a cabin on the grounds of Jim Oliver's Smokehouse Resort in Monteagle, Tennessee. The program is hosted by Gospel Music veteran Les Butler.

Harmony Road TV is a weekly Southern Gospel television program broadcast on multiple networks and stations and available to over 80 million homes nationwide on various platforms including local stations and DirecTV. It's also streamed from multiple locations and available on a mobile app and ROKU.

Networks and stations carrying Harmony Road TV include: The Heartland Network, The NRB Network, WalkTV, WATC57 in Atlanta, TV24 in Anniston/Gadsden, WMJN29 in Huntsville/Decatur, WNBJ39 in Jackson, TN, along with stations in Macon, Columbus, Beaumont and more. The program is also streamed on Bible Broadcasting Network bbntv.org. For a complete list of stations and times go to www.harmonyroadtv.com

In addition to Les Butler, other members of the Harmony Road team include Allan Rhodes, Technical Director and Roger Spears, Producer.

This Week on Good News Music Radio with Woody Wright!

This week’s program on “Good News Music with Woody Wright” features Part 2 of our interview with Joseph Habedank and music from Brian Free & Assurance, The Gaither Vocal Band, Buddy Greene, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, The Isaacs, The Dixie Melody Boys and MORE!
Tune-in to one of the stations listed on our site or listen online for an hour of great gospel music, inspiring ministry and fun with Woody Wright and D. Scott Kramer at:
http://GoodNewsMusicRadio.com/
Or Find Them On Facebook Here

Gospel Music Today For December 1

Aaron and Amanda Crabb are the guests on Gospel Music Today for the week of December 1st. Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is The Page Trio, and Jean reviews new recordings by Keith Barkley and The Dunaways. A Singing News article by Adam Wagner is the subject of this week’s News Notes. The show features singing by Brian Free and Assurance, exclusive video of Aaron and Amanda Crabb, recorded by Gospel Music Today’s cameras in Nashville,TN, at the Absolutely Gospel Music Fest and a visit to the Gospel Music Today Archives for an exclusive concert video of 11th Hour at the Owasso Gospel Opry, in Owasso, OK.
The show is on KWHB TV47 in Oklahoma every Sunday at 4:30 PM, and on Roku on FFE TV Monday at 8:00 PM and AllNations TV Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Check local TV schedule for Beaumont, TX, Tyler, TX. Atlanta, TX, and Morrilton, AR. The current edition of Gospel Music Today is online now at the Gospel Music Today website, www.gospelmusictoday.com.

TBN’s Trinity Music City USA to host Quartet Night Across America taping

(Hendersonville, TN – Nov. 4, 2014) Four award-winning artists will join togetherthis Monday evening, Nov. 10, at Trinity Music City USA for the taping of Quartet Night Across America – Through The Decades.             The classic cadence of the legendary Blackwood Brothers, the dynamic vocal stylings of Brian Free and Assurance, the smooth sounds of Legacy Five and the infectious energy of Tribute Quartet will be on display as the audience is taken on a musical journey from 1910 through the present day, enjoying a unique brand of four-part harmony that was birthed through the church.             All four of the quartets are Daywind recording artists and will perform their hits. There will also be new configurations of quartets formed to perform songs that have become standards in Gospel Music through the decades.             The free event is open to the public, which is invited to be a part of the live studio audience. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert starts at 7 p.m.             For more information on the event, call 615-822-8333.             Information on each of the quartets involved can be obtained by visitingwww.daywindrecords.com.   Daywind Records represents great artists like Brian Free and Assurance, Legacy Five, Greater Vision, the Hoskins Family, the Blackwood Brothers, Wilburn and Wilburn, the Browders, Adam Crabb, the Bowling Family, Karen Peck and New River, Amber Thompson, Joseph Habedank, the Nelons, Tribute Quartet, and Watts, Rowsey, & Bean.  Daywind recordings are distributed to Christian retail by New Day Christian Distributors (newdaychristian.com) and to the general market by Select O Hits. For more information on Daywind Records, visit daywindrecords.com or contact Amanda Martin at 1-800-635-9581.

2014 Diamond Award Winners Announced At Creekside Gospel Music Convention

Pigeon Forge, TN.(November 5, 2014) – SGN Scoops and Creekside Gospel Music Convention was proud to present the 2014 Diamond Awards on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The gala celebration was hosted by Tim Lovelace and included appearances by The Blackwoods,  Karen Peck and New River, the Dixie Melody Boys, the Freemans and many others. The evening was also filmed by WATC, Channel 57 of Atlanta, Georgia, to be aired/streamed at a later date.

The big winners of the night were Karen Peck and New River, who were honored with Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Mixed Group Of The Year and Trio Of The Year. Karen Peck Gooch was the 2014 Female Artist Of The Year.

Ken and Jean Grady of Gospel Music Today were award winners and Jean also contributed to the planning of the program. “It was a Southern Gospel star-studded night in Pigeon Forge at the Creekside Gospel Music Convention Diamond Awards. What a blessing to see so many artists and friends for the annual Awards show.  Although it was a lot of work, it was well worth it as the artists sang and the artists and industry professionals received their awards.”

Rob Patz, CEO of Coastal Media Group and publisher of SGNScoops, commented, “The Diamond

Awards are always a special time of honoring the Gospel artists that fill our world with the music we love,” said Patz. “It’s great to take this opportunity to thank them and to be able to share the ceremony with fans across the nation and the world by internet. We are grateful to Tim Lovelace, our special musical guests and to WATC for  recording the Diamond Awards. We had a great time at the ceremony and we hope everyone will tune in and watch!”

“What an awesome night at the Diamond Awards at Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2014. What a blessing to be a part of such a great event!” said Vonda Easley, from Strictly Southern With Vonda Easley. Vonda is also a vocalist with Hope's Journey and part of the SGN Scoops staff. “The music was amazing and the winners were deserving. I loved it!”

Jonathan Edwards, from Faith’s Journey, is part of the Creekside crew and the voice of SGN Scoops Radio. He stated, “I am always thrilled at the amount of talent that is featured on the Diamond Award program and this year was no different. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a small part of this special event.”

Lorraine Walker, acting editor of SGN Scoops digital magazine, was unable to be present but noted that a lot of work goes into the planning and execution of the Diamond Awards. "Many people have contributed to this year's Diamond Awards event and I am thrilled that it was such a beautiful night. My thanks to the volunteers and staff of Creekside and SGN Scoops for making the Diamond Awards an exceptional evening. Congratulations to each of the very deserving winners!"

Karen Peck and New River
with Rob Patz

The 2014 Diamond Award Winners Are:

J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD: Ed O’Neal

MIXED GROUP OF THE YEAR: Karen Peck and New River

QUARTET OF THE YEAR: Brian Free and Assurance

TRIO OF THE YEAR: Karen Peck and New River

DUET OF THE YEAR: Aaron and Amanda Crabb

FEMALE SOLOIST OF THE YEAR: Karen Peck Gooch

MALE SOLOIST OF THE YEAR: Jason Crabb

SUNRISE AWARD: 11^th Hour

SONG OF THE YEAR: Revival – Karen Peck and New River

ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Revival – Karen Peck and New River

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Freemans

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Christy Sutherland

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: James and Jeff Easter – Like Father, Like Son

ANTHONY BURGER INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Gordon Mote

DOTTIE RAMBO SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Jeff Steele

Ed O'Neal receiving the J.D. Sumner
Living Legend Award

BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Doyle Lawson and Quick Silver

VIDEO/DVD OF THE YEAR: Lead Me Home – The Freemans

FAVORITE ARTIST WEBSITE: LeFevre Quartet

FAVORITE INDUSTRY WEBSITE: Gospel Music Today

PAUL HEIL AWARD (Broadcasting): Ken and Jean Grady- Gospel Music Today

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Jason Crabb

LOU HILDRETH AWARD: Tim Lovelace

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE AWARD: Donna Blackwood

Creekside Gospel Music Convention is being held at the Smokey Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from November 3^rd through 6^th, 2014. The CGMC is presented by SGN Scoops and Coastal Media Group at Pigeon Forge and is the home of The Diamond Awards and other special events. For more information on Creekside Gospel Music Convention visit http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com/

About SGNScoops: SGNScoops Digital is a fully-downloadable monthly magazine that exists to promote the gospel by unveiling what is intriguing and real about Southern Gospel and Christian Country music. SGNScoops offers music news and views as well as concert and book reviews, inspirational articles and features reaching beyond our gospel music world. SGNScoops is the home of the Diamond Awards, a fan-based annual awards program recognizing the best in Southern Gospel and Christian Country music.  SGN Scoops is always digital, always free. For more information: http://www.sgnscoops.com/

Daywind Artists and Songwriters Honored at the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards

HENDERSONVILLE, TN – October 8, 2014 Daywind Records’ artists and songwriters received several Dove Awards at the 45^th Annual GMA Dove Awards held last night at Allen Arena on the campus of David Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. The Dove Awards program airs globally on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on Sunday, October 12, 2014.

Karen Peck and New River, along with songwriters Kenna West, Karen Peck and Don Poythress, received the Dove Award for Southern Gospel Song of the Year for their #1 hit “Revival.”  “Revival” was the theme of a rousing segment on the show which also featured Brian Free and Assurance, Gordon Mote, and Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. After the win, Karen commented to the press gathered, “We grew up singing at those old time tent revivals, and we’ve been praying this year that God would just revive this world.”

Brian Free and Assurance won a Dove Award for their performance of the song “Say Amen.”  The song, from the album Unashamed, was awarded the Dove for Southern Gospel Performance of the Year. Produced by Daywind songwriter, Ricky Free, the song stayed in the top 10 of the Singing News radio charts for 4 months and is the leading contender for the top-charting song of the year for 2014.

Daywind Music Group artists, songwriters, and recordings received a total of 20 nominations for the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards, including recognition for Greater Vision, Adam Crabb, Wilburn and Wilburn, the Browders, Red Roots, Diane Wilkinson, the Chigger Hill Boys and Terri, Jason Cox, and Vital Worship.

Daywind Music Group is home Daywind Records, Daywind Soundtracks, Daywind Music Publishing, Daywind Studios, Red Hen Records, and Thoroughbred Records. Daywind Records represents great artists like Brian Free and Assurance, Legacy Five, Greater Vision, the Hoskins Family, the Blackwood Brothers, Wilburn and Wilburn, the Browders, Adam Crabb, the Bowling Family, Karen Peck and New River, Amber Thompson, Joseph Habedank, the Nelons, and Watts, Rowsey, & Bean. Red Hen Records is home to Red Roots, Zach & Rodney, Michael Lee, and Ryan Watkins. Thoroughbred Records is home to the Chigger Hill Boys & Terri. Daywind recordings are distributed to Christian retail by New Day Christian Distributors (newdaychristian.com) and to the general market by Select O Hits.

Daywind Music Publishing is home to great songwriters Ronny Hinson, Dianne Wilkinson, Marty Funderburk, Sue Smith, Kenna West, Jason Cox, Kyla Rowland, Belinda Smith, Ricky Free, Scott Inman, John Darin Rowsey, Lee Black, Ben Storie, Gina Vera, David Browder, Matthew Browder, Sonya Browder, Tommy Browder, Aaron Crabb, Adam Crabb, Amanda Crabb, Karen Peck Gooch, Mike Richards, Natalie, Nika, and Nicole Taylor (Red Roots), Gina Boe, Caleb Collins, Janice Crow, Marcia Henry, Rick Schweinsberg, Micah Schweinsberg and CCM writers Sam Tinnesz, Aaron Rice, Michael Fordinal, Justin Kintzel, and Hearts of Saints

Brian Free and Assurance Cover Feature on SGN Scoops August Edition

Here it is, the middle of Summer and we have so much to share with you, we can’t hardly stand it! So take a deep breath and your glass of sweet tea and enjoy the August edition of SGN Scoops!

This month we have to share with you the cover story of Brian Free and Assurance and how this group with very different backgrounds have come together to produce such wonderful music. If you like their new release, “Say Amen!” as much as I do, you are really going to enjoy this feature.

Artist features include the Chuck Wagon Gang by Marcie Gray, Marty Raybon by Dan Duncan, the Drummond Family by Tina Wakefield, the Hoskins Family by Sandi Duncan Clark and Kelly Nelon Clark talks about acting in the Dancer with Lorraine Walker. Erin Stevens talks to Levi Bowman and Angela Griffin reviews concerts with Guy Penrod, the Nelons and the Collingsworth Family. While we are on the subject of families, Melissa Wright writes about the popular Bowling Family!

Also inside the covers are thoughtful articles by Jeff Steele, Kelly Nelon Clark, Sherry Anne and Jennifer Campbell. Laurette Willis brings another edition of her fitness column and David Staton asks us again if we can handle the truth.

Vonda Easley introduces us to DJ Alan Butler, Rob Patz quizzes Sharron Kay King, Lynn Mills covers another amazing concert event and Hannah Webb talks about being a part of the American Bible Challenge. Hannah Webb, Dan Duncan and Melissa Wright are our newest writers and I know you will enjoy their contributions.

Harmony Road to Present Broadcast Premiere Of “Say Amen” Video from Brian Free and Assurance

Other music on the program from Devin McGlamery,

Booth Brothers, Kingsmen and Canton Junction 

Signal Mountain, TN July 30, 2014      This week’s Harmony Road TV program will feature the broadcast premiere of “Say Amen” from Brian Free and Assurance.  The video brings the inspiring message of the chart topping song to life.  Other songs on the program include “While I Still Can” from Devin McGlamery, The Booth Brothers with “She Still Remembers Jesus’ Name” and great quartet music from the Kingsmen and Canton Junction.

 “Say Amen” was produced and directed by Daywind Records vice president and A & R director Scott Godsey.   “We are thankful for the opportunity to work with these guys on the ‘Say Amen’ video production. Our hope is that this video will go beyond our normal borders and branch out to new media sources,” Godsey explained.   

Harmony Road is available to over 80 million homes nationwide on both secular and Christian outlets, helping Scott realize his vision of presenting the video through multiple sources. Information on affiliates can be found at www.harmonyroadtv.com.

Kenna Turner West, one of the songs co-writers, added, "As songwriters, we are blown away by the success of the song and how it is impacting the lives of the listeners. It is a three-minute invitation to remember all that God has done in our lives, which in turn kindles hope in our hearts for what He has yet to do."

Roger Spears, Harmony Road producer, said “We always appreciate the opportunity to be the first to air a great video.  We have been blessed to be able to present several broadcast premieres over the past year and look forward to many more.”

Harmony Road is produced and distributed by Harmony Road productions and features the best in Southern Gospel music and video. It can be found each week on The Heartland Network, The NRB Network (including DirectTV, streaming and mobile app), WATC57 in Atlanta, WGNM-TV in Macon, WYBU-TV in Columbus, GA/Phoenix City, AL.  Also find the program on the WALKtv network (including ROKU), Harmony Gospel in Greeneville, SC,  DCT3in Middle Tennessee, TV24 in Anniston/Gadsden, Charter Cable in Clarksville, Cookeville/Crossville, Sevier County, Lebanon and Jackson, TN and  WMJN29 in Decatur/Athens/Cullman, AL. For more information on these and the program’s other affiliates you can visit www.harmonyroadtv.com.  

Brian Free and Assurance brings the “Say Amen” story to life

(Hendersonville, TN – July 28, 2014) After the success of their first concept video, Brian Free and Assurance has recently been back behind the camera again, diligently working on the release of the group’s second such effort for the increasingly-popular song “Say Amen.”

“Say Amen” was penned by Kenna West, Jason Cox and Michael Farren, and it’s the first release on the group’s latest project, “Unashamed.” The song has rapidly risen to the No. 2 position on the Singing News Magazine Top 80 Chart in just its fourth month since the song’s release. It debuted at No. 32 before rising to the ninth position in its second month and then elevating to the No. 3 spot for August.

The male quartet previously comprised an award-winning concept video for the 2012 song, “I Want To Be That Man,” which was co-written by Ricky Free and Lee Black.

“Brian Free and Assurance keeps delivering amazing songs on every project,” Daywind Records vice president and A & R director Scott Godsey – who served as the producer and director of the video – explains. “We are thankful for the opportunity to work with these guys on the ‘Say Amen’ video production. Our hope is that this video will go beyond our normal borders and branch out to new media sources. This is without a doubt one of the best songs that I've heard in Southern Gospel Music.”

Brian Free and Assurance is a Daywind Records recording artist, and Daywind held a contest in April that encouraged fans to send in their testimonies, telling what God had done for them to make them “Say Amen.” The winner of the contest was Jim Hutson – a Columbus, Ind., resident – who has part of his story unfold in the video.

Filming for the video took place in the Gallatin and Hendersonville areas, which are suburbs of Nashville, Tenn.

“We had an amazing time recording the new video,” points out Brian Free, the group’s manager and tenor singer.

When you watch the video or hear this song, just think about all of the things God has done in your life.”

To view the new video for Brain Free and Assurance hit song “Say Amen” please visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEHiTXPFN1M

Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Greater Vision, Karen Peck and New River, Legacy Five and the Nelons. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Select-O-Hits, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes. For more information, visit daywindrecords.com or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com.

For more information on Brian Free and Assurance, visit brianfreeandassurance.com.

Tune-In Alert For The Music City Show Featuring Brian Free & Assurance

The Music City Show On RFD-TV Features Brian Free & Assurance
Season Two Starts Thursday, May 15th

Nashville, TN (May 12, 2014) Be sure to tune in as The Music City Show begins Season Two of it's highly successful Gospel Music programming. Starting this season is a tribute of our “grand ole flag”.

Featuring regulars like host Tim Lovelace, who is a great singer and comedian in his own right, and the ever popular Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon and the Positive Cowboy Band, this season will start with the Gospel powerhouse group Brian Free & Assurance as guest group.

Brian Free & Assurance has a string of Number One hits including “Long As I've Got King Jesus”, “For God so Loved” and “Calvary’s Cry”. As one of the best quartets in Gospel Music you won't want to miss this night of unforgettable music.

Here is a sneak preview link - http://youtu.be/q6wAJ3cpcIY .

For more information about The Music City Show you can go to http://www.rfdtv.com/story/23808471/the-music-city-show or https://www.facebook.com/themusiccityshow .

You can learn more about RFD-TV at http://www.rfdtv.com or https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRFDTV .

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AboutThe Music City Show
The Music City Show, a southern/country gospel weekly show featuring top artists like Greater Vision, Legacy Five, The Blackwood Brothers, Comedian Tim Lovelace, Gene McDonald, Aaron Wilburn, Lynn Anderson and many more. The show features special guest hosts each week with Nashville's own Blue Jean Band and The Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon.
The Music City Show is a series based in Nashville, Tennessee - America's favorite Music City. The show has many elements of Nashville that people love, namely a live house band, talented artists, heartfelt interviews and comedic entertainment. It is likened unto The Tonight Show, with comedy segments, a guest host, and a beautiful cityscape backdrop.

Updates from Gold City!

GOLD CITY NEWS:

Just a quick update to let you know what's been going on.

Gold City had a great time in Springfield, MO last month at the Gold City Reunion! Thanks to KWFC for making this great evening possible! It's always good to work with our friends Brian Free And Assurance, Ivan Parker, and The LeFevre Quartet.

For those of you who have been asking about Tim and praying for his health, we are happy to report he is back on the stage booming out the low notes with us. Tim had a bout of bronchitis that sidelined him for a few weeks, but you can't keep a good man down! A big thank you to Joe Brown for filling in and doing a great job in Tim's absence.

Gold City is hard at work on a new project at New Haven Records. We are in the capable producing hands of the masterful Gordon Mote, and we can't wait for you to hear what we have in store for you! Keep watching the newsletter and checking out our Facebook and website for more details as the project nears completion.

Here's where Gold City will be this coming week:

Tuesday, March 25 -- TBN Hendersonville Tennessee

Thursday, March 27 -- Waldo Florida

Friday, March 28 -- Maryville Tennessee

Saturday, March 29 -- Springfield Ohio

Visit www.godcityqt.com for full details.

Danny's Favorite Quote of the Week: "Jesus didn't come to make a point He came to make a difference." -- Andy Stanley

We hope to see you at a concert soon! Have a great week!

SGN Scoops March Edition Features Weston and Christy Hinson

We are excited to present the March Issue of SGNScoops Digital Magazine. On the the cover this month is Weston And Christy Hinson. Read how Weston and Christy are carrying on the legacy of the Hinson name as the continue the tradition of singing great gospel music.

Also read the scoop on the solo ministry of Joseph Habedank and catch the latest on the ministry of David Timms. Mike Rogers of Brian Free and Assurance is featured in this month’s Younger Perspective, and don’t miss the latest from Jason Runnels.

We have several special interest stories this month. Don’t miss a concert story on The Mark Trammell Quartet, Gospel on the Seas and Miss Whatcom County. Dr Jeff Steele, Kelly Nelon and Jennifer Campbell share encouragement and Ms. Lou Hildreth shares her legendary stories.

Music reviews plus news about the Ozark Gospel Music Convention, Creekside Gospel Music Convention and the Diamond Awards are all all found inside the beautiful March Edition of SGNScoops Magazine.

Always digital, always free and always good. Please share with your friends, family and fans.

Find The Magazine Here

March 2014 SGNScoops Magazine

We are excited to present the March Issue of SGNScoops Digital Magazine. On the the cover this month is Weston And Christy Hinson. Read how Weston and Christy are carrying on the legacy of the Hinson name as the continue the tradition of singing great gospel music. Also read the scoop on the solo ministry of Joseph Habedank and catch the latest on the ministry of David Timms. Mike Rogers of Brian Free and Assurance is featured in this month’s Younger Perspective, and don’t miss the latest from Jason Runnels. We have several special interest stories this month. Don’t miss a concert story on The Mark Trammel Quartet, Gospel on the Seas and Miss Whatcom County. Dr Jeff Steele, Kelly Nelon and Jennifer Campbell share encouragement and Ms.Lou Hildreth shares her legendary stories. Music reviews plus news about the Ozark Gospel Music Convention, Creekside Gospel Music Convention and the Diamond Awards are all all found inside the beautiful March Edition of SGNScoops Magazine. Always digital, always free and always good. Please share with your friends, family and fans.

Brian Free and Assurance invites fans to “Say Amen”

Hendersonville, TN - February 28, 2014 In celebration of the release of the single “Say Amen” from their new album Unashamed and in anticipation of a music video to be produced on the song, Brian Free and Assurance presents a once-in-a-lifetime contest for fans. Fans can submit their “Say Amen” story about how God has worked a wonder in their life, and a winner will be chosen to have their story featured in the group's new music video. The winner will also receive a free copy of the CD and the music video.

The contest entries will be accepted from February 28 through April 15, 2014. To submit a “Say Amen” story for consideration, fans can e-mail it to sayamen@daywind.com. Brian Free and Assurance and Daywind Music Group will select and announce the winner on Friday, April 18, 2014.

“We are excited to have fans involved with this song,” Brian Free and Assurance lead singer Bill Shivers explains. “'Say Amen' is very personal and moving. It’s hard to make it through it when we sing it at concerts. I get very emotional, and the response of our crowd has been the same. We can all say AMEN to God’s overwhelming faithfulness and power in our lives. Everyone goes through seasons where they know God has brought them through a fire. It’s a song every single soul can relate to.” The album Unashamed is slated for an April 22, 2014, release date, and it will be available both online and in stores.

Daywind Records is home to a great roster of artists such as Brian Free and Assurance, Karen Peck and New River, the Tribute Quartet, and Legacy Five. Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors. For more information and contest rules, visit DaywindRecords.com or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com.

For more information on Brian Free and Assurance, please visit BrianFreeandAssurance.com.

*The basic storyline from the winning entry will be included in a music video featuring Brian Free and Assurance to release in 2014. This is the only consideration to be received by the entrant. No compensation shall be paid for the use of the storyline. Daywind reserves the right to add or omit parts of the storyline for creative effect and/or due to time considerations

First Gospel Concert At Loretta Lynn Ranch A Huge Success

Hurricane Mills, TN (October 2, 2013) It was a first at the Loretta Lynn Ranch. There has been a lot of great Country Music to come from the open air pavilion, but the weekend of September 28 and 29, 2013 was the very first all Gospel program presented at the Ranch. Promoter and Director of the event, Jeff Sneed (The Sneed Family), worked tirelessly and successfully to present two flawless days of Gospel Music. The event was a complete sell out with many bringing their own chair and sitting on the lawn when the reserved seats sold out.
They came from all across the country and from every denomination to enjoy the best Gospel Music ever heard. With such headliner artists as Karen Peck and New River, Brian Free and Assurance, The Hoppers and The Freemans on Saturday, and headliners The Isaacs and Gold City Quartet on Sunday afternoon this event could not help but be extremely successful. When you add to that Loretta Lynn herself making an appearance not a sole in the audience left disappointed.
Host group, The Sneed Family, brought the crowd to their feet with their spirited singing. Jeff Sneed, who was the Promoter and Director of the event stated “The Loretta Lynn Gospel Music Festival had to be one of the most memorable events that I have ever been a part of. The fellowship and love that was felt took me back to the days of an "All Day Sing and Dinner on the Ground" when God and Family were first in peoples life. And I must say, there were no disappointments in meeting this sweet legend in Country Music. Not only was it exciting to hear her perform her hits but having the privilege to escort this Legend to the stage and stand and sing with her will forever be a precious memory in my mind. Looking forward to the Festival Next year and we will be releasing details in a few weeks.”
The word around the backstage of the concert was that this event was one of the most organized and best managed of any the artists have participated in. When you add to all the performers the fact that the event was emceed by Mark Lowry, who also performed and kept the audience laughing. A very special treat for the attendees was when Buck Rambo joined his family, Rambo/McGuire, onstage to sing a few old Dottie Rambo classics.
As soon as the dates are set in stone and the line-up of artists are selected the news will be blasted to you.
For more information on the Sneed Family go to www.sneedfamily.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sneed-Family .
You can reach the Sneed Family at sneedfamilyoffice@yahoo.com .
The Sneed Family is book by the Mountain Top Agency.
You can learn more about the Loretta Lynn Ranch at http://www.lorettalynnranch.net .

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About The Sneed Family
The Sneed Family began its gospel music journey in 1982 as “Glory Bound” with four young men just out of High School. The group was founded by 18-year-old pianist and baritone, Jeff Sneed. Jeff met and married Pam Saylors who not only became his wife, but his singing partner. Today they are living our dream by standing on stage with their entire family night after night. Since the groups beginning it has flourished into a current day family ministry team. Today’s group is made up of Jeff Sneed (vocals, piano), Pam Sneed (vocals), Amanda Cowan (vocals, mandolin), Caleb Cowan (vocals), Seth Sneed (vocals, rhythm & bass guitar), and Jacob Sneed (drums). In early 2008 The Sneed Family launched a brand new Christian Television Show called “Glory Bound Jubilee” on WPBM Proclaim Broadcasting.

Daywind Artists Win Major Honors at 2014 NQC Music Awards

(Louisville, KY) – Daywind recording artists and a Daywind songwriter were among the big winners at the 2nd Annual NQC Music Awards held at the National Quartet Convention in Louisville last Friday. Popular mixed group, The Perrys, received the award for Album of the Year for their cd “Through the Night.” Dianne Wilkinson added to her distinguished career by being named 2013 Songwriter of the Year. Brian Free and Assurance received the award for Video of the Year for the music video to their #1 song “I Want To Be That Man.”
In an emotional acceptance, Libbi Stuffle thanked her group for carrying on despite tremendous adversity. Libbi’s husband and the group’s leader, Tracy Stuffle, suffered a stroke early this year and is recovering under Libbi’s care in Nashville, TN.
Dianne Wilkinson graciously thanked the crowd for the award while encouraging the audience. “More than ever, sinners need to be saved; Christians need to be encouraged; the Church needs to be awakened; and God needs to be glorified…and we don’t have long to do it,” exclaimed Wilkinson, who has had several #1 songs in the past year to go along with her past hits recorded by the Cathedrals, Kingdom Heirs, Mark Trammell Quartet and many more.
Brian Free and Assurance’s video director, Scott Godsey, accepted on behalf of the group for their win. “I Want To Be That Man,” was the first #1 single from the album Nothing But Love. The album has since birthed a second #1 song, “Calvary’s Cry.” with the third single, “Nothing But Love” now playing at radio stations nationwide. The group and the recording received seven nominations overall for the NQC Music Awards.
“We are so proud of our artists and songwriters. I see behind the scenes how hard they work and how pure their hearts are. It is wonderful when their fans recognize their efforts in this way,” said Ed Leonard, president of Daywind Records.
Along with these great talents, Daywind Records is home to such artists as the Karen Peck and New River, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, and more. Daywind is distributed to Christian retail by New Day Christian Distributors (www.newdaychristian.com) and to the general market by Select O Hits. For more information on Daywind, visit www.daywindrecords.com.

Sneed Family Presents the Loretta Lynn Gospel Music Festival

Nashville, TN (September 18, 2013) Jeff Sneed of the Sneed Family, Glasgow, KY has been hired by Loretta Lynn as promoter and planner for the Loretta Lynn Gospel Music Festival. Jeff is proud to announce that Loretta Lynn will be performing in the grand finale for the Saturday night concert. Jeff is also releasing the scheduled performances for the event.
Sneed stated, “It was Loretta's idea to create an event like the all day singing and dinners on the ground she attended as a child. In creating that atmosphere, the ranch announced that on Friday evening there will be a bon-fire and sing-a-long for early arrivals, inviting folks to bring their guitars and join in with the artist for an old fashion singing by the campfire session."
Tickets are available at ticketstorm.com and for RV parking call the ranch at 931-296-7700.
Below is a schedule of events for the Festival:
Saturday:12:00 to 12:15------Mark Lowry Open, Welcome and Comedy
12:20 to 1:00 -------Rambo/McGuire
1:05 to 1:45 -------Brian Free & Assurance
1:50 to 2:30 -------Singing Cookes
2:35 to 3:15 -------Michael Combs
3:20 to 4:00 -------Archie Watkins & Smoky Mountain Reunion
4:05 to 4:20 -------Mark Lowery
4:25 to 5:05 -------The Freemans
5:10 to 5:50 -------Karen Peck & New River
5:55 to 6:35 -------Mark Lowery
6:40 to 7:20 -------The Hoppers
7:25 to 8:05 -------The Sneed Family
8:10 to 9:10 --------Loretta Lynn

Sunday Morning Worship:
10:00----------------- Karen Peck and New River 2 songs
Sneed Family-----------------2 songs
Les Butler--------------Speaking
1 song after sermon

Sunday: 12:00 to 12:20-------Mark Lowery
12:25 to 12:55 ------Karen Peck and New River
1:00 to 1:45 ------Gold City
1:50 to 2:20 ------Rambo-McGuire
2:25 to 2:55 -------Sneed Family
3:00 to 3:30 -------Mark Lowery
3:35 to 4:30 -------The Isaacs
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About The Sneed Family
The Sneed Family began its gospel music journey in 1982 as “Glory Bound” with four young men just out of High School. The group was founded by 18-year-old pianist and baritone, Jeff Sneed. Jeff met and married Pam Saylors who not only became his wife, but his singing partner. Today they are living our dream by standing on stage with their entire family night after night. Since the groups beginning it has flourished into a current day family ministry team. Today’s group is made up of Jeff Sneed (vocals, piano), Pam Sneed (vocals), Amanda Cowan (vocals, mandolin), Caleb Cowan (vocals), Seth Sneed (vocals, rhythm & bass guitar), and Jacob Sneed (drums). In early 2008 The Sneed Family launched a brand new Christian Television Show called “Glory Bound Jubilee” on WPBM Proclaim Broadcasting.

Godsey and Associates Produce NQC Award Winning Video

Nashville, TN (September 16, 2013) Nashville's Godsey and Associates produced the Award winning video “I Want To Be That Man”. Performed by Brian Free and Assurance, the moving video about a young man's memories of his late father and how he was able to hold on to them captures the heart of every person who watches it.
Scott Godsey, producer of the video said “When a song has the heart gripping message of 'I want To Be That Man' the production just seems to come to life as you are working it.”
The prestigious awards of the National Quartet Convention held on Thursday, September 15th, garner the respect of the entire Gospel Music Industry. Godsey continued “It is such an honor to produce these videos to help tell the stories that the singers and songwriters create with their music. To be honored with an award for this work by others in the industry makes it even more special”.
Godsey and Associates also won the Pacesetter award earlier this year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards as well as “I Want To Be That Man” by Brian Free and Assurance winning the Progressive Song Of The Year.
You can find out more about Godsey and associates at http://godseyandassociates.com and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Godsey-and-Associates .
You reach Godsey and Associates at Scott@godseyandassociates.com .

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About Godsey and Associates
In the last quarter of 2011, Scott Godsey started a team making music videos for Christian artists. That soon developed into not only working inside the Christian music business, but going outside of the Christian music world. Soon after, the company expanded into other genres. G&A started working with churches, authors, and organizations. The Godsey & Associate formula works with any company that wants to focus on brand building and getting in front of an audience.