Ivan Parker: Threads Of Mercy

It takes a time-tested and successful artist to craft an album that can take you on a journey through the fabric of life. Ivan Parker's Threads of Mercy describes God weaving our thread through highs and lows, good times and bad times, with one thing always standing true: Mercy brings us through to the glory of God.

From the kicking first radio single “‘Til The Shackles Fall Off” and “On The Solid Rock I Stand”, to the thought provoking “Silent Prayer” and “God’s In The Middle Of It,” you are sewn into a storyline of God’s love and mercy.

Ivan Parker has a style that is unmistakable from the first song to the last. When the intro starts, whether it’s uptempo or a ballad, you know it’s an Ivan Parker song. Ivan hit his vocal sweet spot on this new record. His voice matches perfectly with the songs on this CD with a warmth that feels good as you listen.

Ivan Parker has won thirty Singing News Fan Awards, including eleven Male Vocalist awards. Threads of Mercy will no doubt take him on to many more accolades in the future!

Threads of Mercy will come out on January 20, 2015. Preview and pre-order today at iTunes or Amazon.

Hoskins Family Landing Two Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Waynesville, Ohio (March 20,2014) The Hoskins Family is a name recognized in Southern Gospel music for some great hits in the past. As a result of coming off the road several years ago and having some real group changes the family has decided it was time to return to what they are called to do, but this time with a revised, updated version.

As a result, Singing News fans saw it appropriate to nominate the Hoskins Family as one of the New Mixed Groups.

Radio seems to like this new blend of the Hoskins Family as their first radio single since reorganizing as “Whenever I Hear His Name” stayed in the Top Ten on the Radio Charts for several months. It's no wonder that the fans are taking note of this great family group being on the Gospel Music scene again.

Featured singer for the group, Angie Hoskins Aldridge, was also nominated as Favorite Soprano. Angie stated “I do not consider myself as worthy of any awards, but I am extremely honored that Gospel Music fans would consider me one of their favorite Sopranos.”

Voting for the Singing News Awards continues in the July edition of the magazine.

You can learn more about the Hoskins Family at http://www.hoskinsworld.com or https://www.facebook.com/TheHoskinsFamily .

The Hoskins Family is booked by The Dominion Agency at 828-454-5900 .



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About The Hoskins Family
God, who is the giver of all gifts and abilities, equips individuals with talent and places within them the desire to use that talent for him. Through prayer, trusting God and obedience to His will, those desires are fulfilled and the results are immeasurable. Abby, Angie, Reva, Rick and Ricky, collectively known as the Hoskins Family, are seeing those results as God takes their ministry to new heights every day.
The Hoskins Family is made up of Angie (Hoskins) Aldridge, Reva Hoskins, Abby Aldridge, Ricky Hoskins and Rick Smith.
The Hoskins Family’s first top 40 song, taken from the project of the same name, was a special one to their family. “Mission Of Love” was written by Angie (Hoskins) Aldridge for her grandfather, who was also her pastor. In fact Ricky, Reva and Angie’s ministry was solely committed to their home church until Reva’s father’s retirement from pastoral ministry. It was then that The Hoskins Family felt God called them to a different venture.
“Help Me Stand,” The Hoskins Family’s follow-up single to “Mission Of Love” proved to be their first top 20 hit, reassuring them that they were headed in the right direction. Within 1 1⁄2 years The Hoskins Family had their first top 5 hit with “Joyful Morning,” from their “Hope” project. This was followed by the top 10 hit “I Wouldn’t Trade One Minute Of It.”
“Safe Thus Far” just might be the definitive recording that all their others are compared to. The Daywind project contains songs from some of today’s premier writers and is definitely a “Must Have” album. The first release from this album proved to be their first #1 song. This album was nominated for six Dove Awards.

Browders Garner 3 Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Hiltons, VA (March 19, 2014) Climbing quickly in the ranks of Gospel singers and musicians Daywind recording artists, the Browders, have garnered three Singing News Fan Awards nominations. Cranking out number one songs one after the other it was only a matter of time before this family group was bound to get the attention of fans all across the country.

Nominated for Mixed Group, Band and Album of the Year (Time Machine), this fine young group is destined to make great strides and be around for a long time in Gospel music. Winning fans of all ages with their upbeat, high energy performances the only way they have to go is up.

Matthew Browder said “We are seeing the Spirit of the Lord move in our concerts everywhere we go. I think what the fans really like is how God always shows up and blesses those in listening area. We like to think that our music is moving people, but it's really the Spirit of the Lord touching them. We do want to thank all the fans who voted for us.”

To learn more about the Browders go to http://thebrowders.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Browders .

To book the Browders contact them at office@thebrowders.com .

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About The Browders
From their beginning traveling together as a family in a Dodge Omni car, to a successful music ministry with national hits, The Browders of Hiltons, Virginia are one of the most exciting groups to step on stage in many years. This family group consists of Tommy Browder, his sons, Matthew and David, and Matthew’s wife, Sonya. They travel year round, keeping a full concert schedule as well as holding revivals across the country. One of their most captivating qualities is that The Browders play much of their music live with Tommy on acoustic lead, David on bass, Matthew on rhythm guitar and Sonya on piano. They also write most of their own music.

In recent years, they have been steadily expanding and improving their ministry for the glory of God. The were voted “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” in the prestigious 2013 AGM Awards. They have enjoyed Singing News #1 song charting success with original songs like “Praise You In This Valley,” “Message Of The Cross," and “Land Of No Goodbyes." . With the release of their highly-anticipated, “The Message” recording came a milestone—their first #1 radio singles. They are currently performing songs from that recording as well as their hits and most-requested songs. Their current new release 'Time Machine' already has a number one song on the AGM Charts in “He's Alive”.

Though things change throughout the years, their mission has remained the same—to bring hope to a lost and dying world and to encourage and challenge believers. They’re real and they’re anointed. We hope that in the near future you are able to attend or host a Browders’ concert to experience how God is working through this team.

The Isaacs Receive 3 Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Nashville, TN (March 18, 2014) The first family of Gospel/Bluegrass Music, The Isaacs, received three nominations for the Singing News Fan Awards. The nominations were announced on Wednesday, March 12th.

The Isaacs were nominated as a group for Mixed Group, for their musical abilities as Favorite Band, and as an individual Sonya Isaacs Yeary for favorite Soprano.

Known for their close family harmonies the Isaacs are favorites no matter the genre in which they are performing. Adding the acoustic band assures the popularity of this talented family to every age and musical taste.

Lily Isaacs stated “We are humbled by these nominations and thankful that our work is noticed. We will continue to do what God has called us to do. Thank you to all who nominated us.”

You can learn more about the Isaacs at http://www.theisaacs.com or https://www.facebook.com/TheIsaacs .

The Isaacs are booked by the Harper Agency at http://www.harperagency.com .

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About The Isaacs
The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 30 years ago, are based out of Nashville, TN . The vocalists are Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight, family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical influences emerge from all genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country, contemporary acoustic and southern gospel. Zak Shumate is on percussion and is the only non family member in the group.

Family also just recently sang anthem at Indiana Pacers game and got a standing ovation. They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel throughout the year performing internationally. Concert venues include civic centers, auditoriums, arenas, fair grounds, parks, churches and other locations. They have performed the National Anthem for many sporting events, including a Cincinnati Bengal's football game, several Nashville Predators Hockey games, an Astros/ Braves pre-season baseball game as well as various political gatherings. They also received a standing ovation for their patriotic performance at Carnegie Hall.

Karen Peck and New River Captures Six Singing News Fan Award Nominations

Dahlonega, GA (March 14, 2014) Multi-award winning Gospel group Karen Peck and New River have captured six 2014 Singing News Fan Award nominations. Always in the top lists of any awards presented, Karen Peck and New River once again are among the top nominees.

With the phenomenal new project “Revival” leading the way for Album of the Year, the title song “Revival” is also in the Top Ten Songs category. Adding to the recognition is the individual efforts of Karen and Susan Peck Jackson gaining the Soprano and Alto Favorites, as well as Karen in the Favorite Female Singer category. It was a team effort that got them the Trio of the Year nomination.

Karen stated “We are very humbled and honored to be nominated for the Singing News Fan Awards, and these nominations are special because it comes from our friends and family. We want to thank everyone who voted for us.”

Second round voting will be in the July issue of the magazine.

You can find out more about Karen Peck and New River at http://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Peck-and-New-River .

Karen Peck and New River is booked by The Harper Agency www.harperagency.com or
info@harperagency.com .

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About Karen Peck and New River
No doubt the most popular mixed trio in Gospel Music, Karen Peck and New River are a music powerhouse in the music industry. With hit after hit and multiple number one songs, they are one of the most sought after groups today. Karen is known country flair and for having possibly the finest and highest soprano voice in any genre of music. Karen was also recipient of the Susan Unthank Memorial Award, an award given by Absolutely Gospel Music only to women who have excelled in their work in a man's world. Karen had a feature role in the hit movie “Joyful Noise”, starring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah. New River's hit song “Four Days Late” has become a classic in Gospel music.

THE HOPPERS "SOMETHING GOOD" TOUR DELIGHTS AUDIENCES

Award-Winning Family Celebrates Multiple Singing News Nominations

Nashville, TN (April 9, 2012) – For over 55 years The Hoppers have been singing to audiences around the world and they show no signs of slowing down. This “favorite family of Gospel music” has been criss-crossing the globe since the first of the year performing classic songs and new material on the "Something Good” tour in support of their newest release, Count Me In. The tour, filled with the distinct and celebrated family harmonies, began in Amsterdam and has now crossed the globe into the United States.

“It is exciting for our family to take this new music and intertwine it with some of the audience’s favorite songs through the years” shared Connie Hopper. “Looking into the faces of the audience each night as they hear something that encourages them is the reason we do what we do – night after night.”

The tour includes special stops at "Great Western Fan Festival" April 25 - 27 in Visalia, CA and "Singing In The Sun" April 16-20 in Myrtle Beach, SC.

In other news, The Hoppers are also honored to have received a total of 6 Singing News Fan Awards Nominations. The group and members were nominated in the following categories:

• Favorite Album: Count Me In
• Favorite Female Singer: Connie Hopper
• Favorite Female Singer: Kim Hopper
• Favorite Soprano: Kim Hopper
• Favorite Alto: Connie Hopper
• Favorite Mixed Group: The Hoppers

“It is an honor to see our family nominated for the hard work that everyone contributes,” comments Dean Hopper. “We are especially proud of the nomination for Favorite Album for Count Me In. This album is special to us.”

A full listing of tour dates is available at www.TheHoppers.com. For more information on the Singing News Fan Awards, visit www.SingingNews.com.

The Hoppers latest release, Count Me In, distributed exclusively through EMI CMG Distribution, is available at online outlets, including iTunes, Amazon.com and ChristianBook.com. It is also available in retail stores where Christian music is sold.

Connect with the Hoppers
Web: www.TheHoppers.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheHoppersOfficial
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HoppersMusic

The Perrys Release New CD: Through The Night

From The Perrys Newsletter October 15, 2012

The Perry's new CD "THROUGH THE NIGHT" is now available on The Perry's website for orders. This cd contains: I Got A Hold of God This Morning, Through the Night, When He Spoke, Whosoever Will, Everywhere I Go, Too Good To Not Be True, He Is Good To Me, Blood and Its Power, One of These Mornings and Unspoken Request. The first single out to radio is, I Got A Hold of God This Morning. Call your local Gospel radio station and request this powerful song written by Kyla Rowland. www.perrysministries.com

CELEBRATE ME HOME Live at Oak Tree
wins 2012 NQC Album of the Year!
Contains: Plan of Salvation, Wish I Could Have Been There, Potter Knows The Clay, I Know It Was The Blood, Love Lights Away, I Rest My Case at The Cross, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, If You Knew Him, Every Time I Need Him, and Celebrate Me Home.

LIB PERRY STUFFLE wins Singing News 2012 Fan Awards Favorite Alto of the Year.
This was Lib's 7th year to win Favorite Alto of the Year award! Thank you to all our friends for voting and honoring her with this prestigous award!

The Perrys have had a busy summer and early fall. We are gearing up to be very busy for the next few weeks before we break for our Christmas vacation. Please check out our website, FACEBOOK and Twitter to find out about upcoming big concerts.
Happy 27th Anniversary to Tracy Stuffle for being with The Perrys 27 yrs Oct 31! We have a lot of very special things in November coming up. Tracy and Lib will be celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary on November 28! Bryan Walker & Lib will both be celebrating birthdays on Nov 8 and 16.
Please remember to pray for The Perrys daily! We appreciate all your love, prayers and support to our group and to Gospel Music!
Still Blessed!!
The Perrys
The Perrys - 1774 Shagbark Way - Gallatin, TN - 37066 - www.perrysministries.com
FB: The Perrys and The Perry's Friends Twitter: @theperrys70

Singing News Fan Awards Winners

From the Singing News website http://www.singingnews.com/Singing-News-Fan-Awards/

Nashville, TN - The 2012 Singing News Fan Awards took place at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN on Wednesday, October 3. 2012. Winners are chosen by readers of the Singing News magazine.

Winners:
Horizon Group Of The Year: Wilburn & Wilburn
Horizon Individual Of The Year: Jordan Wilburn
Favorite Young Artist: Phillip Collingsworth
Favorite Soloist: Ivan Parker
Favorite Tenor: Michael Booth
Favorite Lead Singer: Ronnie Booth
Favorite Baritone: Jim Brady
Favorite Bass Singer: Eric Bennett
Favorite Male Singer: Ronnie Booth
Favorite Soprano: Kim Hopper
Favorite Alto: Libbi Perry Stuffle
Favorite Female Singer: Kim Hopper
Favorite Band: Kingdom Heirs
Favorite Musician: Jeff Stice
Favorite Mixed Group: The Collingsworth Family
Favorite Trio: Booth Brothers
Favorite Traditional Quartet: Triumphant Quartet
Favorite Songwriter Of The Year: Rodney Griffin
Favorite Album Of The Year: Songs From The Heart- Triumphant Quartet
Favorite Song Of The Year: She Still Remembers Jesus's Name- Booth Brothers
Artist Of The Year: Booth Brothers
Favorite Small Market DJ: John Whisnant- Morganton, NC -WCIS
Favorite Medium Market DJ: Lottie Squires- Dunn, NC- WCKB
Favorite Large Market DJ: Gregg Hutchins- Nashville, TN- WBOZ
Promoter Of The Year: Ralph Dean
Norcross/Templeton Award: Mike Holcomb- Inspirations

11th Hour and Crossroads Sign Long-term Agreement

Arden, NC - September 4, 2012 - One of the industry’s most talked-about new artists, 11th Hour, has just entered a long term recording agreement with Crossroads Entertainment & Marketing. The group is off to a strong start, already receiving multiple top 40 hits in the Singing News radio airplay charts and a recent top 10 nomination for Horizon Artist Of The Year in the 2012 Singing News Fan Awards.

“What a blessing," says group member Amber Eppinette. "Crossroads is such a reputable company, representing the finest Christian music artists. Being considered a part of their family is such an honor. 11th Hour’s prayer is to always be found doing the will of God and we are very thankful He has led us to Chris White and Crossroads. We look forward to a long and successful relationship for many years to come!"

Crossroads executive Chris White states, "I got a call from Steve French with the Kingdom Heirs late on a Sunday night. He said, 'We just worked with a group you need to sign. They are incredible!' Since we don’t sign very many new artists these days, I hesitated, but then I thought that they must be special for him to call me. Truth is, they are, and I’m glad I took Steve’s advice."

The new record, titled Steppin’ Out, is scheduled for an October 16th street date. Look for the project at your local retailers or visit online at www.crossroadsmusic.com.

SGMA announces the class of 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

The Southern Gospel Music Association’s (SGMA) announced April 5 the 2012 inductees to the SGMA Hall of Fame.

Dr. Jim Goff, induction committee chairman, made the announcement:

In the living category, Jim Hill and Buck Rambo

and in the deceased category, Charlie Burke, Stuart Hamblen, Geraldine Morrison and Ace Richman.

"It will be a great honor to recognize the careers and contributions of our newest inductees this fall at Dollywood," said Charlie Waller, SGMA executive director .

The 2012 Induction Ceremony and Singing News Fan Awards

is Oct. 3, 2012 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

These inductees or their families join the Oak Ridge Boys - Duane Allen, William Golden, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban who will be honored with the James D. Vaughan Impact Award.

Tickets for the event are on sale now available from the SGMA office by calling (865) 908-4040.
The SGMA is a non-profit organization that maintains the Southern Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame, the only facility honoring Southern gospel music and dedicated to the historic preservation of the genre’s accomplishments, both for the music and the people. Museum hours coincide with Dollywood’s operating schedule. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information about the museum or its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.

Sharron Kay King Nominated For “Fan Favorite Artist of the Year”

BYRON, Ga. – (February 7, 2012) – Singing News Fan Award nominee Sharron Kay King was honored last month to see their name among the 10 nominees for Fan Favorite Artist of the Year in the highly-respected Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards.

“I am so humbled to have been nominated for this award,” mentioned Sharron. “I am honored that so many of my friends would place their vote for me in this category. Words can’t describe how blessed I feel to be nominated for such a big award!”

This is the second time in her career that Sharron has been nominated for an Absolutely Gospel Music Award. She was previously nominated in 2007 in the Country Album of the Year category for her The Road I Know project.

Chris Unthank, Editor-in-Chief of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, “We as a staff have grown to really love and appreciate the ministry of Sharron, so we were thrilled for her when the votes were tallied, and she landed in the Top 10 for this category. Sharron is the real deal, and I think this nomination is a testament to that fact.”

The Fan Favorite Artist of the Year category is the only one where the nominees are strictly chosen by the fans. The nominees in the other 23 award categories are chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com and select media representatives.

Fans are getting a chance to vote for their favorites in several categories now through February 14, 2012. The Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards will be handed out at a live ceremony on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN. The event is tentatively scheduled to be streamed live like in 2010. More details on the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards will be announced at a later date.

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

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

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

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

HOPPERS: New Award Honors & Global Embrace

(Nashville, Tennessee) - October 2011 - Freshly back from sold-out European concerts throughout Ireland, Scotland and Holland, The Hoppers repacked their bags for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - the home of both Dollywood and the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame.

With excitement still fresh in the wake of Connie Hopper’s induction last year into the SGMA Hall of Fame, this year’s trip to the 2011 Singing News Fan Awards in Pigeon Forge produced a stunning triple crown win for the family.

The Hoppers’ awards of 2011 included:

• Favorite Mixed Group - an honor The Hoppers have now garnered as a 12th time recipient.
• Favorite Female Vocalist - Kim's 8th acceptance of this top honor.
• Favorite Soprano Female Vocalist - Kim's 14th repeat honor in this category.


The Hoppers pose at Dollywood with their Singing News Fan Awards
Claude and Connie Hopper were also this year honored in Louisville during the National Quartet Convention with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor by the Southern Gospel Music Guild. SGMG President Clarke Beasley noted at a reception of industry VIP and friends, "Claude and Connie Hopper are the ultimate examples of class and dignity. The impact they've had in Gospel Music and in the lives of countless numbers of people is immeasurable.”


SGMG Lifetime Achievement Honor recipients Connie & Claude Hopper and Charles Burke pose with SGMG President and NQC Exec. VP Clarke Beasley
Equally exciting as Singing News Fan Awards and new honors for the group was their encounter of the throngs of Southern Gospel fans throughout Europe who eagerly packed The Hoppers' overseas concert schedules. Many were seeing them in person for the first time after years of following their legendary family history and music. The special blessing of their time with friends new and old who live an ocean away was not lost on group matriarch Connie: "It is amazing that whether we are singing to an audience of Irish, Scottish, or Dutch, the presence of the Lord unites us all. Though we were nearly 4,000 miles from home, we were made to feel 'at home' as these wonderful people throughout the Europe tour opened their hearts to us as if we were family."

Added Dean: "There were so many spiritually overwhelming moments for us. We were touched by the warmth of the people and the love they have for God and the music we were raised on back home.”


The Hoppers on stage while on tour in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Netherlands
Capping the thoughts on their European successes, Claude Hopper - known for his homespun stories and Southern gentleman dialect - might have summed it up ideally: "It's a big feat for a farm boy to make his way across the ocean! It's an even bigger feat for that same farm boy to tell his jokes and get such great laughs out of those gracious folks in Europe who might have some trouble deciphering this Carolina dialect. After 54 years and many miles, I got to experience time with people who once seemed eons away - and now have become familiar faces that we love and appreciate."

The Hoppers are already planning return concerts in Europe, including adding appearances in Norway and Sweden. They are also scheduled to perform in concert in South Africa in 2012.

Sharron Kay King’s “A Little Hope” Lands In Top 20

BYRON, Ga. – (July 29, 2011) – Singing News Fan Award nominee Sharron Kay has landed another single on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weeky Chart – the industry’s most watched weekly radio report in Southern Gospel music.

Her latest single, “A Little Hope,” has charted consistently for the last 14 weeks on the Top 40 chart – peaking recently at #16.

“’A Little Hope’ is a song about the power of prayer in our lives,” mentioned Sharron. “This song has touched many lives since I started singing it, and I know it is simply because of the message of hope that it provides. There is power in prayer, and my prayer is that this song will minister to those who need that hope in their lives.”

“A Little Hope” is the fourth consecutive Top 20 hit for Sharron on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Chart from her current release Don’t Stop Believing. The previous songs from that recording to chart on the report include “God’s Been Good” (#6), “Don’t Stop Believing” (#17), and “I Was On His Mind” (#17).

“I’m so grateful that radio has gotten behind my music,” mentioned Sharron Kay King. “I believe God put these songs in my hands for a reason, and I’m so thankful that people are getting to hear about God’s life-changing power.”

“A Little Hope” was released to Southern Gospel and Christian Country radio earlier this year through her new partnership with Crown Music Group.

Fans can listen to “A Little Hope” by visiting Sharron’s website at http://www.sharronkayking.com .

Sharron recently recorded her first-ever live DVD. The popular soloist recorded footage for the DVD at the Leesburg Church of God in Leesburg, Georgia on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The Kenny Croft Band was the house band for the recording. The band hails from Vienna, Georgia.

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

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

Karen Peck and New River: New CD Live Listening Party July 11

Invitation from Karen Peck and New River:

Live Listening Party!

July 11, 2011 ~ 7:00pm

Nationwide Release of "Reach Out"

Singing News LIVE Listening party with Karen Peck and New River, to celebrate the NATIONWIDE release of Karen Peck and New River's "REACH OUT", will be streamed to the world Monday, July 11 @7:00pm CST and also a live interactive visit with the group.

Streaming in real time on SINGINGNEWS.com.

We want EVERYONE to tune in and join us for the celebration!!!!

Follow Karen Peck & New River on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/pages/Karen-Peck-and-New-River/81762389595
and Twitter (karenpeckgooch).

Southern Gospel Music Association and Singing News Fan Awards Announce Performers

SGMA Induction/Singing News Fan Awards will feature a who’s who of Southern gospel performers


National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration will kick off Sept. 28 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. featuring the South Gospel Music Association (SGMA) Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Singing News Fan Awards.

“Once again the attendees will be treated to numerous concerts throughout the day by some of Southern Gospel’s finest artists,” said Charlie Waller, SGMA executive director.

Among the performers are the Kingdom Heirs, Florida Boys, Blackwood Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Karen Peck and New River, Dixie Melody Boys, Archie Watkins and Smoky Mountain Reunion, Chuck Wagon Gang, Diplomats and the Punches Family.

These artists will be performing throughout the day at various Dollywood venues, Waller said. The stars will be highlighted in the “Red Carpet Parade of Stars” as
they make their way through Dollywood to DP’s Celebrity Theatre for the exciting Singing News Fan Awards and Induction Ceremony, he said.

Participating in the parade will be Jeff and Sheri Easter, Kenny Gates, Red Roots, Gordon Mote, Old Paths, Brian Free and Assurance, Isaacs, “Little” Willie Wynn, Ball Brothers, Booth Brothers, Taranda Greene, Bob Brumley, Taylors, Statler Brothers, Hoppers, Talley Trio, Greater Vision, McKameys, Sisters, Jerry Kirksey, Mark Trammell
Quartet, Legacy Five, Inspirations, Triumphant Quartet, Ivan Parker, Perrys, Kingdom Heirs, as well as attending SGMA Hall of Fame Members and Board of Directors, according to Waller.

“This exciting and historical event will be hosted by Gordon Mote and Gerald Wolfe,” he said. Performing at the award show and induction will be the Perrys, McKameys, Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, Triumphant Quartet, Greater Vision, Brian Free and Assurance, and Mark Trammell Quartet. Phil Brower and Charlie Waller produce the show.

Seating is reserved, and tickets are $75 ($55 for Dollywood season pass holders) and include one-day Dollywood admission, parking and lunch as well as Dollywood’s more than 40 rides, shows and attractions. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the SGMA office at (865) 908-4040.

The SGMA is a non-profit organization that maintains the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the only facility honoring Southern gospel music and dedicated to the historic preservation of the genre’s accomplishments, both for the music and the people. Museum hours coincide with Dollywood’s operating schedule. Donations are
tax-deductible. For more information about the museum or its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.

Legacy Five and the Fan Awards Showcase and Straw Poll

News from Scott Fowler, through the latest Legacy Five E-mail Newsletter:

You may have heard, the NQC and the Singing News are jointly producing a showcase on Saturday afternoon of NQC called the "Fan Awards Showcase & Straw Poll."

This event will feature performances from artists nominated in the major categories of the fan awards and will feature an interactive element that will allow NQC attendees to vote for their favorites in these categories in anticipation of the actual Fan Awards being given later in September. The straw poll winners will be announced during the showcase and released to the media. There will no doubt be quite a bit of buzz and excitement surrounding the showcase and straw poll. We are happy to be nominated in the following categories:

Traditional Quartet
Lead Singer
Bass Singer
Musician
Album
Song of the Year

Here's how you can participate! ...

NQC and Singing News have decided to expand the interactive participation a bit. In addition to NQC attendees being able to vote, Facebook users can participate too!!! Those who "Like" the NQC Facebook fan page will be able to register votes for the straw poll. Legacy Five would be thrilled if you would participate in the straw poll! This is done by simply going to the NQC fan page on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/NQConline) and "Like" the page sometime between now and the start of NQC. During NQC week, a link will be published on the NQC Facebook fan page that will allow you to register a vote in the straw poll. Rest assured the survey mechanism prevents multiple entries by the same person. This should be a lot of fun!

Thank you for taking the time to participate in this inaugural event and voting for your favorites in the straw poll. We look forward to seeing the results!

Until Next Time,
Scott

Singing News Fan Awards Showcase and Straw Poll

NQC Singing News Fan Awards Showcase and Straw Poll to Allow Participation through Facebook

The first ever Singing News Fan Awards Showcase will take place on Saturday afternoon, September 17th. As part of the showcase, the winners of the Fan Awards straw poll (an informal survey conducted among NQC attendees in anticipation of the actual Fan Awards presentation later in the month) conducted throughout NQC week will be announced. In addition to NQC attendees, our Facebook friends will also be able to determine the winners. At the start of NQC week, a link will be published to our Facebook friends that will allow them to vote in the categories that will be tracked by the straw poll. These votes will be tabulated along with the votes collected by NQC attendees with the winners announced during the Fan Awards Showcase.
If you are not an NQC Facebook friend, just go to http://www.facebook.com/NQConline and select the “Like” button. Please direct anyone you know that might be interested in participating to this link as well. The categories and nominees for the straw poll are as follows:
Favorite Artist
Booth Brothers
Greater Vision
Kingdom Heirs
Perrys
Triumphant Qt

Favorite Male Singer
Booth, Ronnie- Booth Brothers
Free,Brian- Brian Free & Assurance
Habedank, Joseph- Perrys
Parker, Ivan- Soloist
Rice, Arthur- Kingdom Heirs

Favorite Female Singer
Easter, Sheri- Jeff & Sheri Easter
Gooch, Karen Peck- Karen Peck & New River
Greene, TaRanda- Greenes
Hopper, Kim- Hoppers
Stuffle, Libbi- Perrys

Musician of the Year
Collingsworth, Kim- Collingsworth Family
Fortner, Roger- McKameys
Mote, Gordon
Parton, Tim- Legacy Five
Stice, Jeff- Triumphant Qt

Songwriter of the Year
Bishop, Mark
Brady, Jim
Griffin, Rodney
Habedank, Joseph
Inman, Scott

Album of the Year
Blue Skies Coming- Perrys
Declaration- Booth Brothers
Love Came Calling- Triumphant Qt
Jubilee 2- Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Legacy Five
Tribute to Cathedral Quartet- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Song of the Year
Celebrate Me Home- Perrys
Faithful One- Booth Brothers
I Thirst- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Just Stand- Legacy Five
Love Came Calling- Triumphant Qt
Never Been- Greater Vision
Never Walk Alone- Brian Free & Assurance
Somebody Died For Me- Triumphant Qt
Testimony- Mark Trammell Qt
The Shepherd's Point of View- McKameys