SGN Scoops May Edition Features Whisnants On Cover

Welcome to the May issue of SGN Scoops digital magazine! We are thrilled to bring to you the best stories in Christian music, from features to devotionals to concert reviews. This month, our cover story is the beloved family group, The Whisnants, as they allow SGN Scoops to come with them backstage and in the bus. Be sure to read this captivating feature by Jennifer Campbell. Erin Stevens’ Younger Perspective shines the spotlight on The Perrys’ artist, Jared Stuffle. Other artists featured include The Erwins by Marcie Gray, new Christian female trio High Road III by Lorraine Walker, and Sandi Duncan Clark catches up with the Dixie Echoes.

Craig Harris reviews a concert event by the indescribable Mark Lowry along with the award-winning Martins. Rob Patz tells America what they want to know about family group The Hoggles. Rhonda Frye reflects on Mother’s Day. Legendary staff writer, Lou Wills Hildreth shares the taping of the SGMG 2014 Harmony Honors.

We are happy to have our participating artists sharing their hearts with you, including Dr. Jeff Steele, David Staton, Sherry Anne and Kelly Nelon Clark.

Also included in this month’s issue are CD reviews, SGN Scoops Top 100 songs for May and our monthly Health Feature by Laurette Willis, who discusses the enjoyable topic of regular exercise!

We hope you take a moment to read the uplifting and encouraging articles this month. Pass the link along to family and friends and don’t forget to tell your favorite artist that you saw their feature in this month’s SGN Scoops magazine!

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The Perrys Complete Debut Release with StowTown Records

(Front,L-R): Libbi Perry Stuffle, Tracy Stuffle
(Back, L-R): Bryan Walker,Wayne Haun and Ernie Haase (StowTown Records), David Ragan.
(Not Pictured) Jared Stuffle

NASHVILLE, TN (March 20, 2014) – The Perrys, undisputedly one of the most legendary groups in Southern Gospel history, have reached yet another milestone by completing their first recording in the studio with StowTown Records.

When it comes to new music releases this year, The Perrys’ “Into His Presence” CD is the one that fans and industry insiders alike have been waiting to hear, and the project hits retail on April 8, 2014. StowTown co-founders Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun (also the producer of the project) have been just as eager for this day to come, since they celebrated the signing of The Perrys to an exclusive contract on October 28, 2013.

Highly awarded during their 41-year fascinating career, The Perrys’ roster currently includes Libbi Perry Stuffle—the unforgettable alto who carries on the family legacy, along with her husband and beloved bass singer Tracy Stuffle, their son Jared (JK) Stuffle representing a new generation on bass vocals, lead singer David Ragan, and baritone Bryan Walker.

"I Can Trust Him" has already been shipped to radio as the debut single from the CD, and now fans can finally hear the rest of the story, since they have been eagerly watching the project unfold through posts by group members on social media. Few artists can claim a more devoted group of listeners, and this fan base has become even more loyal during the past year of praying The Perrys through new challenges and opportunities during the ongoing recovery of Tracy Stuffle after his initial stroke in January, 2013. Libbi Stuffle is quick to say that the eleven songs on the project “no doubt came from the Lord,” and it is her prayer that the songs “uplift, encourage and strengthen His children,” just as they have ministered to her.

To kick off the project’s release to retail and this new chapter for The Perrys, a release party for “Into His Presence” will be held on April 8, 2014, at LifeWay Christian Store in Hendersonville, TN. The festivities begin at 6:30 PM with a live performance by The Perrys, followed by a meet–and–greet, and CD signing opportunity for fans.

Track Listing:

Into His Presence
When He Comes Walking on the Water
I Can Trust Him
How Long
Reminders
Lord, I'm Thankful
Sooner Than Later
Three Men on a Mountain
I Owe Him Everything
Just Stand Still
Privilege of Prayer



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About StowTown Records

Founded in 2011, StowTown Records reflects the musical vision of Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun, and is home to Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Perrys, Doug Anderson, Devin McGlamery, The Collingsworth Family, Beyond the Ashes, The Browns, Wayne Haun, selected classic music from The Cathedrals, their legendary bass singer, George Younce, and The Cathedral Family Reunion. Distributed worldwide through Provident/Sony Distribution, this independent label has quickly garnered industry attention with multiple GMA/Dove Awards and chart-topping releases from their highly respected artist roster. For more information on StowTown Records, visit www.StowTownRecords.com.

Jared Stuffle (JK) to Sing Bass for The Perrys

January 20, 2014 – (Hendersonville, TN) Award-winning, Gospel group, The Perrys announced today that Jared Stuffle, known to everyone as JK, will be singing bass until Tracy returns to the road full time.

JK is no stranger to road life. As the son of Libbi and Tracy, he has traveled with the group all of his life and has been the primary operating sound tech on the road. JK has been singing on stage since earlier this month, filling in as the bass for his dad.

“I am incredibly thankful for God’s provision over my family and my dad’s health over the last year and am humbled to be able to do my part in his absence,” says JK. Tracy has been joining the group on stage for a couple songs each night over the last couple months but as he continues to recover, Jared is excited to be filling in those shoes.

“I am very over protective of Tracy and his health and we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to strengthen his recovery,” shares Libbi. “Sometimes that means having to cut a date and we know that our fans respect that and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”

The Perrys joined StowTown Records in late 2013 and are in studios recording their upcoming CD, “Into His Presence.” “With Tracy’s recovery and physical therapy going so well and us recording our first CD with StowTown, this is sure to be an awesome year,” says Libbi. “Go God!”

For more information on The Perrys and to see their upcoming tour dates, visit, www.perrysministries.com. Also, visit their facebook page for more “on the road fun” facebook.com/pages/The-Perrys

Gold City News

From Gold City's newsletter of January 28, 2013:

Hey ,

What an incredible week we just spent on the high seas! We were a part of the cruise to Cozumel, Grand Caymen and Jamaica sponsored by KWFC 89.1 FM out of Springfield, MO. Fellowship, fun, food, and plenty of great gospel music. One great highlight was the reunion of Jubilation/White River, a popular Christian Country band that last performed in the mid 1990's. When we say band, we mean BAND! Those men can pick as well as sing. A big thanks to KWFC for the invitation to be a part of such a wonderful week. After making our way back to land, we capped off this working vacation with an evening concert for the great people of Baker, Florida.



PRAYER REQUEST

Many of you have already heard about our friend, Tracy Stuffle of the Perrys, suffering a stroke last week. He remains in the hospital in ICU and continues to be in serious condition. We urge you to remain steadfast in prayer for this man, his wife Libbi, their son Jared, and the guys in their group. We work with the Perrys often, in fact just a couple of days prior to Tracy’s stroke we were together in Fitzgerald, GA. Tracy is a great man who has been faithful to God's call through thick and thin, and we are trusting that God is going to perform a miraculous healing so Tracy can once again stand on stage and sing the gospel! Please join us in daily prayer for Tracy and the Perrys.



THIS TUESDAY NIGHT–HARMONY HONORS

The Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) will be presenting a special event on Tuesday, January 29th honoring some of the most prolific and creative songwriters of southern gospel music. Gold City is going to be among the many artists performing on stage at this concert This will be a taped event for broadcast at a later date on TBN. The taping is open to the public and admission is free. We will be performing a songs to honor our friends Dianne Wilkinson & Squire Parsons. Hope to see you at the concert and taping on January 29th. We will be updating you on when the actual air date for the program will be on TBN. For more information- Harmony Honors Info



WINTER CONVENTION 2013

Gold City is proud to once again be a part of Bill Bailey’s Winter Gospel Music Convention held each year at the Manatee Center in Palmetto, FL. It’s six nights of the best in gospel music, and this year’s dates are February 4-9, 2013. Gold City will be there on Tuesday, February 5th. We’ll be joined by our friends, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Tony Gore, the Freemans, and Mark Trammell Quartet. Hope you can join us. For more information on this concert week, visit www.billbaileyconcerts.com.



CHECK US OUT IN SINGING NEWS MAGAZINE

The February issue of Singing News has hit the newsstand. You can read a Valentine’s tribute to our wives on page 3. On page 46, our trip to Times Square Church in New York City is chronicled, complete with photos of this beautiful and historic place.



DANNY’S FAVORITE QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing." -Vincent Van Gogh



FINAL THOUGHTS

We can look around and see that our world is in a sad state of affairs. War, famine, natural disasters, sickness, conflicts among each other–it’s all a sign of the times. But God in his word gave us the answer. To paraphrase a familiar passage of scripture from the 2ndBook of Chronicles, if the people of God will humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, God will hear and heal their land. Notice it doesn’t say a thing about sinners, evil ones, or those who hate God. It’s God saying, "If MY people." Christians, if WE will do what the Bible says, we have the power of God on our side to bring about radical changes for the better in this world. It is the prayer of Gold City that you will live the promises of 2 Chronicles 7:14 in your own life this week!



CONCERTS

For our full schedule or more information, please visit www.bsaworld.com
Tuesday, 1/29 Hendersonville, TN 7pm Trinity Music City 1 Music City Blvd
Thursday, 1/31 Dora, AL 7pm Lee's Family Restaurant 2825 Hwy 78
Sunday, 2/3 Soddy Daisy, TN 10:45am Mile Straight Baptist Church 8448 Springfield Rd
Sunday, 2/3 McDonald, TN 6pm Way Of The Cross Baptist Church 3191 S Lee Hwy
Tuesday, 2/5 Palmetto, FL 7pm Manatee Convention Ctr 1 Haben Blvd
Thursday, 2/7 McDonough, GA 7pm The Ole Country Church 2649 Hwy 155 North
Sunday, 2/10 Reform, AL 2:30pm First Freewill Baptist Church Hwy 17 South
Saturday, 2/16 Brunswick, GA 7pm Golden Isle Christian Church 1940 Old Jessup Rd


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