Wilburn & Wilburn Announce Heritage Of Gold Reunion Tour

Tim Riley To Be Honored At Kickoff Concert


Gadsden, AL (May 1, 2015) Father and son Gospel duo Wilburn & Wilburn along with other former members of Gold City are pleased to announce the formation of the Heritage of Gold Reunion Tour, reuniting several Gold City alumni for an evening of music and memories. This tour, now available for booking, will feature three of today's most exciting groups -- Gold City, Wilburn and Wilburn, and The LeFevre Quartet. These groups will make up the core of each concert. Promoters will also be able to select either Jay Parrack or Steve Ladd to join former members Jonathan Wilburn and Mike LeFevre on stage to relive some of the great music and moments in the 35-year career of this much-awarded quartet.

Beckie Simmons, of the Beckie Simmons Agency responsible for handling the booking and coordination of this tour, is also pleased to announce Hall of Fame bass vocalist Tim Riley, who has not resumed full-time touring since suffering a stroke in 2014, will be available for select concert dates as well.

The official kickoff for this tour will be a special event in Gold City's home state of Alabama. The concert will be Saturday, July 11, 2015 at North Glencoe Baptist Church in Gadsden, AL at 6 p.m. Featured at this particular event will be Gold City, Wilburn and Wilburn, and The LeFevre Quartet, along with Jay Parrack and Vocal Event and Tim Riley.

This inaugural concert to kick off the Heritage of Gold Reunion Tour will also be a night the groups take special time to honor and thank Tim Riley for his many contributions to gospel music. Tim has sang Gospel music over 50 years and has dedicated the past 35 years to the work of Gold City, a group that rose to the national scene in the 1980's and quickly became the standard by which other quartets were measured. This night will not only mark the start of the tour celebrating the rich history of the group, but will pay homage to the man who has been the pillar of consistency throughout the group’s long and successful run which continues to this day--and the groups plan to honor Tim in grand fashion on this night.

For more information about the Heritage of Gold Reunion Tour or the special inaugural kickoff concert honoring Tim Riley, visit www.bsaworld.com, or visit any of the featured groups at their Facebook pages or websites listed below.

www.wilburn2.com

www.goldcityqt.com

www.thelefevrequartet.com

If you would like to interview Wilburn & Wilburn contact AG Publicity at info@agpublicity.com .

To learn more about Wilburn and Wilburn go to http://www.wilburn2.com or on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/WilburnandWilburn

To book Wilburn and Wilburn contact Beckie Simmons at the Beckie Simmons Agency at beckie@bsaworld.com or call 615-595-7500 .


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About Wilburn & Wilburn

Wilburn & Wilburn, the Father – Son team of Jonathan and Jordan Wilburn are continuing the tradition for three generations. Jonathan spent the first 16 years of his Southern Gospel Music career singing with his family, the Wilburns, one of Gospel Music’s most beloved and respected families.In 1996 Jonathan would move to Gadsden, Alabama where he would anchor the lead position with Gold City for the next 12 years.

Adding a dimension to this group is Jonathan's son Jordan. Feeling his call to sing Gospel music at a young age, it is a great match of Father and Son to create a great sound and an excitement that enhances any worship service.

Quartet Night Across America Hits The Road

Hendersonville, TN –On the heels of a one-of-a-kind videotaping and DVD release, as well as a successful event at the inaugural Daywind Quartet Festival at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, Quartet Night Across America is preparing to take their presentation to fans across America!
The unique production, featuring Legacy Five, Blackwood Brothers Quartet, Tribute Quartet and Brian Free & Assurance, takes the audience through the decades of Southern Gospel Music from 1910 to present. Fans have the opportunity to relive the music and hear the stories of groups like the legendary Statesmen Quartet, the Blackwood Brothers, Gold City, the Cathedrals and many more.
“I am personally thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of such a creative presentation of the history of our genre of music,” offers Scott Fowler of Legacy Five. “Working with these other renowned quartets has been an honor and we’re proud of the quality of event we’re able to deliver to fans. We’re excited to see their response!”
The Premiere Gospel Music Event of the Year will be coming to Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 9th, followed by Beaumont, Texas on June 26th. The tour also plans to make stops in Nashville later this year, as well as appearing at the Daywind Quartet Festival at the Greenbrier Resort in April. For ticketing information, visit globalpromo.org or call 864.655.3560.

"Alabama's Oldest & Largest Thanksgiving Gospel Sing" on Nov 28th!

Quartet of the Year Nominees for the 2014 Diamond Awards

This year’s Diamond Awards will be held at Creekside Gospel Music Convention at Pigeon Forge on November 3rd through 6th. The Diamond Awards recognize the best in Southern, Country and Bluegrass Christian music and are hosted by SGNScoops digital magazine and Coastal Media Group.

Tim Lovelace and Rob Patz

Tim Lovelace returns as the lively host for the Awards show, so you know it will be blast!Be sure to get your free tickets to the 2014 Creekside Gospel Music Convention HERE


SGN Scoops would like you to meet our top-five finalists for each category of the 2014 Diamond Awards.
Today’s category is the 2014 Quartet Of The Year, defined as a traditional group with four-part harmony.
Last year, we were happy to award Ernie Haase and Signature Sound as winners of this title.

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound at NQC 2014 courtesy Candace Combs

The 2014 Nominees for Quartet Of The Year are:
Gaither Vocal Band
Brian Free And Assurance
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
The LeFevre Quartet
Gold City

The Diamond Awards are swiftly approaching. Reserve your free tickets today!

NEW HAVEN RECORDS RELEASES FIRST SINGLE FROM GOLD CITY’S HYMN REVIVAL

Group Member’s Health Scare Prompts Change of Radio Single

Franklin, TN (October 1, 2014) -- New Haven Records has released “Part The Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour” as the first single from Gold City's new album, Hymn Revival. A different single had originally been chosen, but circumstances intervened to make this selection more appropriate.

Prior to the release of the new project, founder and bass singer Tim Riley suffered a mild stroke while touring. After a brief stay in the hospital, Riley was released early from rehab in Gadsden, AL.

“During Tim's recovery, we listened to the album and 'Part the Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour' stood out as the most poignant song," states label president Ken Harding. He continues, “It features Tim on the 'Part the Waters' section of the song; because of his journey of recovery, it became clear to us that this should be the first single.”

“Recording Hymn Revival prepared us for this situation. The hymns that we recorded have been an inspiration to me all of my life. This song in particular has been a huge encouragement to our family during this time,” states Danny Riley, Tim's son and the group's lead singer.

“This song combines timeless lyrics and the voices of a legendary group. It delivers an old message in a fresh and inspiring way,” states radio promoter Jan Puryear. She continues, “Tim Riley, longtime bass singer, gives a moving performance in 'Part the Waters,' a song that has special meaning for him. 'Part the Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour' is another hit song in a long line of great singles from Gold City.”

Hymn Revival, co-produced by Gold City’s Danny Riley and multiple Academy of Country Music award-winning artist and musician, Gordon Mote, combines both a musical freshness and lyrical timelessness that appeals to today’s broad gospel and inspirational fan-base.

Tim Riley comments, “'I Need Thee Every Hour' is prayer that should be a part of our everyday lives. I have always loved that great old hymn. I had never heard 'Part the Waters' before we recorded it, so I wasn't sure how this would work. But when I sang it in the studio I knew immediately how this was going to bless people, because it really touched me. When I had the mild stroke, this song started flooding my mind and has really ministered to me.”

Hymn Revival is available at LifeWay Christian Bookstores, Family Christian Bookstores, Amazon, iTunes and wherever great gospel music is sold.

About Gold City Quartet:
Gold City is one of America’s premiere gospel vocal groups. Haling from Gadsden, AL, the legendary group has won more than 60 Singing News Fan Awards, recorded over 40 projects, has been touring for more than 33 years, and won multiple Dove Awards. For additional information, go to www.goldcityqt.com.

About New Haven Records:
New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For almost three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country & Bluegrass Gospel. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution. For additional information, go to www.newhavenrecords.com

Gold City’s ‘Hymn Revival’ Releases August 19

Franklin, TN (August 14, 2014) New Haven Records recently announced the debut of Southern Gospel legend Gold City’s new hymn project, Hymn Revival, their first hymn recording since 1999. The new project includes such inspirational classics as “In Christ Alone” and “The Power of the Cross” in addition to such traditional hymns as “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and “I Need Thee Every Hour.”

Hymn Revival, co-produced by Gold City’s Danny Riley and multiple Academy of Country Music award-winning artist and musician, Gordon Mote, combines both a musical freshness and lyrical timelessness that appeals to today’s broad gospel and inspirational fan-base.

News of the record’s release was dampened by the late-breaking health issues of Gold City’s co-founder and award-winning bass singer, Tim Riley, who was sidelined by a mild stroke he experienced in Lawrenceburg, TN in late July. Danny Riley comments, “Dad is in good hands and receiving great care. In fact, he is going home on Thursday, August 14 and we are hoping for a full recovery. In the meantime, these great hymns have brought us comfort and confidence—as they have for believers down through the centuries.”

Ken Harding, New Haven’s president, concurs, “Gold City is one of Southern Gospel’s most beloved groups and Tim Riley has been its foundation—both musically and otherwise—for more than three decades. We are honored to call them “family.” Our prayers and wishes go out to Tim, his family and the whole group as he continues to recover.”

Hymn Revival is available for pre-sale on iTunes now and releases August 19 in Family Christian Stores, Lifeway Christian Stores, Amazon, iTunes, and wherever great gospel music is sold.

About Gold City Quartet:

Gold City is one of America’s premiere gospel vocal groups. Haling from Gadsden, AL, the legendary group has won more than 60 Singing News Fan Awards, recorded over 40 projects, been touring for more than 33 years, and won multiple Dove Awards. For additional information, go to www.goldcityqt.com.

About New Haven Records:

New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For almost three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country & Bluegrass Gospel. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution. For additional information, go to www.newhavenrecords.com

The Battle Of The Quartets

The Battle of the Quartets series will continue on Thursday August 28, 2014 in downtown Corinth, MS at the Historic Corinth Coliseum Theater beginning at 7:00 pm JAF Promotions proudly host, two of America's finest gospel quartets; GOLD CITY QUARTET and the KINGSMEN QUARTET. Both Quartets are anchored by Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame Members, Tim Riley (Gold City) and Ray Reese (Kingsmen). Host, Josh & Ashley Franks will also appear. There is no advance ticket needed. General Admission is $12.00 at the door, plus a special free-will love offering will be received. For more information, go to ww.joshandashleyfranks.com. Doors will open one hour before concert.

DMG Concerts Division bursts on to the scene with the announcement of a three-day event for male quartet fans at The Greenbrier Resort

(Hendersonville, TN – August 1, 2014) Daywind Music is excited to announce the birth of a separate division of its operation, Daywind Music Group (DMG) Concerts.

The purpose of the new division is to promote Southern Gospel music through elite concert events.

“Our mission at Daywind is to reach people through great Christian music,” explains Daywind Records vice president and A & R director Scott Godsey. “We have launched DMG Concerts to connect Southern Gospel fans with their favorite artists at unique events. How the music is delivered continues to progressively change due to advancements in technology. We have launched DMG Concerts to deliver music directly to the fans in person. This new division of Daywind Music Group could best be described as a boutique promotions company. We will focus on special, multi-day events and see what doors open for us.”

The first major event for DMG Concerts will be the Greenbrier Quartet Festival, which will be held from March 9-11, 2015, at The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. The Greenbrier – which is an award-winning, four-star, luxury resort that is commonly referred to as America’s resort – attempts to combine the graciousness of the past with the exceptional comforts of today.

The Greenbrier Quartet Festival is expected to be an annual event. The 2015 festival will include some of the industry’s elite male quartets, including the Blackwood Brothers, Brian Free and Assurance, Gold City, the Guardians Quartet, the Kingsmen, Legacy Five, Tribute and Triumphant. Bass singer Gene McDonald and tenor singer Jay Parrack will also be performing during the four-session event.

“You don't want to miss this inaugural event,” emphasizes Godsey. “We hope that this will only be the first of many memorable events that DMG Concerts is able to deliver.”

Additional DMG Concerts events will be announced in the near future.

For more information on the Greenbrier Quartet Festival or to order tickets, visit www.dmgconcerts.com or call 1-800-635-9581.

1st Annual Kansas City Gospel Jubilee

(Labor Day) marks the first annual Kansas City Gospel
 Jubilee at the Kearney First Baptist church in Kearney 
MO! To buy your tickets or for more information visit www.kcgospeljubilee.com

Update On Tim Riley

Tim Riley

Tim Riley continues to rest and recover following a mild stroke this past weekend. Daniel Riley of Gold City says, “Dad is in good spirits and working hard in rehab to regain strength and increased mobility on his right side. Mentally, he is 100 percent and is thankful for all the prayers and well wishes. Doctors are optimistic for a full recovery.”
For those who wish to send get-well cards or notes of encouragement to Tim, send them in care of Gold City, P O Box 2100, Gadsden, AL 35903.

Gold City’s Hymn Revival CD is finally here!!

Hymn Revival follows Somebody’s Coming, Gold City’s best-selling and highest charting album in years; and contains beloved hymns along with two new classics, “In Christ Alone” and “The Power of the Cross,” which are poised to pass the test of time. The record also contains older, more traditional hymns such as “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and “I Need Thee Every Hour.”

Get yours today! Visit goldcitystore.com 

Channing Eleton Releases Hot New Video

Dalton, GA (July 23, 2014) Don't miss out on Channing Eleton's hot new video release in support of his fresh radio single “Big Top” which is on his new independent CD release, Fredericksburg. This song has been in the making for quite a few years. It gives a southern sound with Channing's Gospel piano playing and singing causing it to be a smooth listen. The video will remind you of the old days when a big top tent and metal chairs were a sure sign of a tent revival where many miracles were expected to happen.

Eleton said "As you can see, I had a pretty vivid imagination growing up. I was fascinated with all the details of those old tents and camp-meetings I attended as a kid." Channing continued stating "I actually began writing the song back in June of 2008. I had been invited to come play at a tent revival that was actually out 'on the county line' of where I live. It brought back all these great memories I remembered as a kid...the music, the preaching, playing in the sawdust, standing in line for cotton candy and ice cream... I could go on and on."

Channing also commented “The people in the video are friends and family of mine. The Preacher, David Cummings, is a close friend to my wife and I. He actually introduced me to my wife 17 years ago, of which we've been married 15. This is a fun song and video that will have some reminiscing. For others, I'll be introducing for the very first time this very unique slice of Americana."

This magnificent video was produced and directed by Kim White of ViewFinders, Inc.

Go to the YouTube link below to view the video:

http://youtu.be/bLsr-8LTY5E .

You can find more information about Channing Eleton by going to http://channingeleton.com or https://www.facebook.com/channingeleton.

To book Channing for a church service or concert go to booking@channingeleton.com.

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About Channing Eleton

For 4 1/2 years, he toured extensively with Poet Voices playing concerts from Delaware to California and fromCanada to the Carribean. This led to so many great things for Eleton. He gained valuable experience while on the road, making many, many new friends.

Channing married his sweetheart, Christina Fleming, whom he’d met two years prior at a Poet Voices concert. Channing continues, “I know when I’m up on that stage, she’s praying for me. Words can’t even begin to describe how I feel. I am blessed more than I deserve. I’m so thankful!”

March 23, 2000 finds Eleton joining Gospel music super-group, Gold City. For the next six years, he tours as part Gold City’s ‘Band Of Gold’. In September of that year, Gold City’s band with Eleton, won The Singing News Fan Award for ‘BAND OF THE YEAR’. In May of 2001, the Southern Gospel Music Association named Channing Eleton as its ‘Musician Of The Year’. “I take great pride in this honor because it was voted on and awarded to me by my peers.” October of 2005, Channing resigned his position as Gold City’s keyboardist. Channing reflects, “I’ll always be thankful for my days spent with Gold City”.

Channing says “The older I get, the more I realize that God uses the different seasons of our lives to prepare for us what’s to come. I have learned to keep looking ahead. Keep plowing forward, while enjoying the present and living each day to its fullest.”

This week on Harmony Road TV: All Quartet Special

Featuring Kingdom Heirs, Kingsmen, Dove Brothers, Tribute and Gold City
Signal mountain, TN -- This weekend’s special Harmony Road TV program honors quartets and their part of the heritage of Southern Gospel Music. Part of Harmony Road’s summer special series, the program features The Kingsmen, Gold City, Tribute Quartet, The Dove Brothers Band and The Kingdom Heirs.
Over the next few weeks, Harmony Road TV will feature more specials and offer exciting contests and giveaways. Viewers will enjoy other programs such as a National Quartet Convention special, and a program featuring only concept videos. As part of Harmony Road’s Super Summer 2014, there will also be giveaways on the Harmony Road website and through their Facebook page including log cabin rentals, DVD’s, CD’s, a National Quartet Convention live streaming package, cookbooks and more. Their Facebook is www.facebook.com/harmonyroadtv and their website is www.harmonyroadtv.com. You can also leave comments and requests at either location.
Harmony Road TV is now available to over 80 million homes across the country via several networks and stations. It’s also seen on formats such as DirectTV, mobile app, online streaming, ROKU and Google Play.
Harmony Road is a weekly Southern Gospel TV program hosted by “Singing News” veteran and Solid Gospel Radio host Les Butler. Harmony Road can be found each week on The Heartland Network Sunday mornings at 8:00 Eastern as well as Saturday afternoons on WATC57 in Atlanta. You can watch the program on the NRB Network each Saturday evening at 8:30 Eastern. Also find the program on the WALKtv network (including ROKU) www.wmjn29 and others.
Other team members include Roger Spears, Producer and Allan Rhodes, Technical Director.

Gold City Releases Highly Anticipated Hymn Treasury

Pictured (L-R): Chip Pullen, Robert Fulton, Danny Riley (Gold City members), Gordon Mote (Co-producer), Ken Harding (New Haven Records, President) and Pete Greene (studio engineer) in the studio.

Hymn Revival Debuts Early Fall

Franklin, TN- June 25, 2014 - New Haven Records is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Hymn Revival, Gold City’s first new hymn project since their immensely popular 1999 release, “Amazing Grace: A Hymn Collection.”

Hymn Revival follows Somebody’s Coming, Gold City’s best-selling and highest charting album in years; and contains beloved hymns along with two new classics, “In Christ Alone” and “The Power of the Cross,” which are poised to pass the test of time. The record also contains older, more traditional hymns such as “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and “I Need Thee Every Hour.”

Co-produced by label-mate and Academy of Country Music Award-winning musician Gordon Mote, Hymn Revival is exactly that: a treasury of classic and current hymns refreshed and re-envisioned by the matchless voices of America’s premiere quartet, Gold City.

Mote reflects, “I’m from Gadsden, Alabama, Gold City’s home town. I grew up admiring them and now I have the incredible honor of co-producing them. You can really feel their energy and personality coming through as they sing these classic songs of the church.”

“I am excited about this project because many of the hymns that I grew up singing have all but disappeared,” says Danny Riley, Gold City’s lead singer. “I love a lot of the new songs, but the old songs of the church have ministered to me through the years and have a special place in my heart. We have also included some modern hymns that I know will become standards in the church.”

Ken Harding, President of New Haven Records concludes, “Matching these timeless hymns with the award-winning vocals of Gold City created an album for the ages. We can’t wait for the world to hear these hymns in a fresh, revived way.”

Hymn Revival releases on New Haven Records early this fall and will be available wherever great gospel music is sold and on iTunes.

About Gold City Quartet:
Gold City is one of America’s premiere gospel vocal groups. Haling from Gadsden, AL, the legendary group has won more than 60 Singing News Fan Awards, recorded over 40 projects, been touring for more than 33 years, and won multiple Dove Awards. For additional information, go to www.goldcityqt.com.

About New Haven Records:
New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For almost three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country & Bluegrass Gospel. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution. For additional information, go to www.newhavenrecords.com

"Years of Gold" turns back the clock as Jonathan Wilburn allows fans to relive his Gold City hits

Hendersonville, TN - (May 22nd, 2014) Daywind Records is pleased to announce the release of "Years of Gold" from award-winning artist, Jonathan Wilburn. Wilburn is currently half of the dynamic vocal duo, Wilburn and Wilburn, along with his son Jordan. “The Best of Jonathan Wilburn: Years of Gold, a Collection of Hits” will allow Jonathan's fans to relive his award-winning days as a member of the Gold City Quartet.

“This project has been a walk down memory lane,” says Wilburn, who began his prolific career as a part of his beloved family group the Wilburns. “I was blessed to be a part of the Gold City Quartet for 12 years, and I made some priceless memories during that period of time. It is my hope that these are songs that fans will enjoy and that will continue to minister to people.”

Among the hits that are included on this project are “He Said,” “There Rose A Lamb,” “Midnight Cry,” “When He Calls (I'll Fly Away)” and “I'm Not Giving Up.”

“Jonathan Wilburn has been and remains one of the most popular artists in Southern Gospel Music for two decades,” explains Daywind Music president Ed Leonard. “His heart for people and the energy and enthusiasm that he pours into every song are rare commodities. This project is a must have, not only for Jonathan Wilburn fans but for all of those who love great songs that contain an impactful message conveyed straight from the heart of one of this industry's top vocalists.”

In addition to Wilburn and Wilburn, Daywind Records is home to a fabulous roster of artists such as Brian Free and Assurance, Legacy Five, Karen Peck & New River, and Greater Vision.

Daywind is distributed to retail through New Day Christian Distributors, Select O Hits, and all major digital outlets, including iTunes.

For more information, visit www.daywindrecords.com or contact Amanda Martin at publicity@daywind.com

Jonathan Wilburn and Daywind Records Present 'The Best Of Jonathan Wilburn'

CD Sales To Benefit Do-Re-Mi Music School

Gadsden, AL (April 22, 2014) Jonathan Wilburn and Daywind Records are proud to announce the release of a Special new project by former Gold City lead singer Jonathan Wilburn. A portion of every CD sale through May 31st will be donated to the Do-Re-Me Gospel Music Academy in Hartsville, TN.

The Do-Re-Mi Academy is a music school where young and old alike learn the fundamentals of singing, stage presence, and the nearly forgotten art of sight reading music. Held in the summer of each year, this year's school will be June 8th - 14th .

Jonathan Wilburn stated “A portion from the sale of every CD will go to the Do-Re-Mi Academy of Gospel Music. Let's get the word out and send some kids to school. This is where I fell in love with this awesome music. I guess you could say that I am who I am today because of the training I learned at this school.”

This new CD is full of great hits performed by Jonathan during his 12 year reign with Gold City, the nation's premier Gospel quartet. Featuring such songs as “He Said”, “I'm Not Giving Up”, “Midnight Cry”, “There Rose A Lamb” and many more, this is one CD you will be keeping in your player.

You can learn more about Wilburn and Wilburn at http://www.wilburn2.com or https://www.facebook.com/WilburnandWilburn .

Wilburn and Wilburn are booked by the Beckie Simmons Agency http://www.bsaworld.com or call 615-595-7500.

To learn more about Daywind Records go to http://www.daywindrecords.com .

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About Wilburn & Wilburn

Wilburn & Wilburn, the Father – Son team of Jonathan and Jordan Wilburn are continuing the tradition for three generations. Jonathan spent the first 16 years of his Southern Gospel Music career singing with his family, the Wilburns, one of Gospel Music’s most beloved and respected families.

In 1996 Jonathan would move to Gadsden, Alabama where he would anchor the lead position with Gold City for the next 12 years.



Adding a dimension to this group is Jonathan's son Jordan. Feeling his call to sing Gospel music at a young age, it is a great match of Father and Son to create an awesome sound and an excitement that enhances any worship service.

Jericho Junction Featured on SGN Scoops Radio This Week

On this week’s edition of the SGN Scoops Radio program we have great gospel music from Freedom, Donna and Zane King and The Cathedral Family, as well as classic music from Southern Heritage, The Diplomats and Gold City. Jean Grady of Gospel Music Today has a CD review of Joyce Johnson and we have a special interview with Mike Lefevre of The Lefevre Quartet. We introduce you to a new group from Tennessee, ‘Jericho Junction’ and play a prerelease sample of their upcoming CD. So make sure to join us for two hours of great fun on SGN Scoops Radio.

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.
WPIL 91.7 FM in Heflin, Alabama every Friday from 10:00am -12:00pm CST.
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/

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!

Tacketts Perform On National Television

Defiance, OH (January 27, 2014) The Tacketts, known for their close harmony and high energy on stage, recently debuted to millions of television viewers on 'American Gospel Onstage'. Hosted by one of the most legendary names in Gospel Music, Mike Lefevre, the former baritone vocalist for Gold City and now of the LeFevre Quartet, the show debuted in the summer of 2013.

They performed several songs during the taping of the program. Two of the songs were 'Great High Mountain' and 'Precious Lord - Oh Happy Day'. The Tacketts will air on four different episodes of the program.

Filmed at The Broadcast Group Studios (formerly Heritage USA) in Fort Mills, SC, 'American Gospel Onstage' is a Great American Gospel Production.

Here's a link to a segment of The Tacketts' performance: http://www.americangospelonstage.com/Tacketts.html.

Be sure to look for this show on your favorite gospel television network. (Direct TV carries it on NRB Network -Channel 378).

The Tacketts will also be featured in Shelia Heil's Northern Notes column for the February issue of the Singing News.

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About The Tacketts

Dynamic Gospel trio The Tacketts debuted on national radio in 2011 and to world-wide television audiences in August 2013 on American Gospel Onstage. Their sixth and newest project "Miracles Never Cease" was launched at NQC 2013 and was produced by Dove Award winner John Darin Rowsey, who also penned their new radio single "The Good Life." The project also features original music by multiple Daywind songwriters. The Tacketts created and host the successful "At Home with The Tacketts Concert Series," featuring many of the top artists in gospel music. The Tacketts' previous radio releases include "Great High Mountain," "Just a Little Talk with Jesus," "When You Can't Get to Him" and " Precious Lord/ O Happy Day." Their performance of this song at the 2010 NQC earned them a spot on the Main Stage.

The Northwest Ohio-based group is comprised of husband and wife, Jeff and Sarah Tackett, and dear friend, Jason Tackett. With their rich blend of family harmony, The Tacketts bring a heartfelt ministry of sharing the love of God to those in need of encouragement. Spend a few moments listening to their music or their testimonies, and their passion for Jesus and reaching the lost are easily apparent. With a refreshing blend of Progressive Southern and Contemporary Gospel, they are continuing a thirty-year family tradition of singing for the Lord.

Announcing "VOICE OF HOPE CHRISTMAS TOUR" sponsored by COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL

Nashville, TN (November 25, 2013) The Beckie Simmons Agency is thrilled to announce the Voice Of Hope Christmas Tour featuring Gold City, the Bowling Family, Steve Ladd, and Donna King.

The tour will be sponsored by Compassion International and will make stops in West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana/Kentucky during the month of December. The featured artists, Gold City, the Bowling Family, Steve Ladd, and Donna King, will be celebrating the HOPE of Christmas through their music and sharing incredibly memorable evenings with concert attendees.

Gold City's Daniel Riley expresses, "Christmas truly is the season for giving, and it all started when God gave us the gift of salvation through His Son, as a baby born in a manger. I look at my beautiful family, my wife and two daughters, and think how incredibly blessed I am. I am excited to be embarking on a tour that will allow us all to celebrate Christmas, count our blessings, and, also, provide meaningful support to precious children, who so desperately need it, through the powerful ministry of Compassion International. This really is the season of compassion. When Jesus Christ came to earth--it was with the compassion of a pure and holy God for his children. We hope to share in the joy of that HOPE with you on the Voice Of Hope tour this December."

Zane King, of Compassion shares, "We are blessed to have such wonderful artists headed out to share the JOY of Christmas and to be a voice for the least of these, those in extreme poverty around the world. This concert tour promises to be uplifting, encouraging, and full of GREAT music! I truly believe it will also make a life changing difference for attendees and for children around the world."

"To sing about our Savior is ALWAYS an extreme honor. To share an opportunity to change a life through Compassion makes it even better," expresses Mike Bowling of the Bowling Family, "We are going to have a GREAT TIME together on this tour. Please join us at one of the Voice Of Hope concert dates around the country this December!"

And solo artist Steve Ladd puts it like this; "I'm so excited to be a part of the Voice Of Hope Tour! The Christmas season is a time of Compassion. Celebrating the compassion God had for us by sending his Son to this world is a JOY! What better way to celebrate that than have a powerful night of music all centered around our Savior, and, even more, to offer HOPE to children around the world."

To find out more about the tour and to get specific information about dates and locations, visit, http://upto.com/s/h9yO.

You can learn more about Compassion at www.compassion.com.

And to find out additional information you can visit the Beckie Simmons Agency at www.bsaworld.com.