Creekside Gospel Music Convention Begins!

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (November 3, 2014) – Creekside Gospel Music Convention officially begins this evening at 5:30pm. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, welcomes Gospel music artists from across the United States for four days, November 3-6, at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center pictured above. The Exhibit Hall opens at 4:00pm, evening concert begins at 5:30 and the Willie Wynn Bash begins at 8:00pm.

Set-up is happening even as we post this update, with artists arriving at the Convention Center and booths springing up in the Exhibit Hall. Artists, volunteers and SGN Scoops staff are excited about the beginning of Creekside and looking forward to some terrific music, fellowship and fun during this week.

There are still a few tickets at the door, so if you are in the area, please come over to the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. For more information on Creekside, visit http://www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com/

Blackwoods Celebrate 80thAnniversary of the Original Blackwood Brothers

Special Shows All Week Long During NQC!

 

Pigeon Forge, TN - The Blackwoods Morning Variety Show will be presenting an 80^thAnniversary Tribute to the Original Blackwood Brothers Quartet, the week of Sept. 23-28 at the Smoky Mountain Opry.

The Quartet began their career in Choctaw Co., Miss., in 1934. The original members were Roy, Doyle, James, and Roy’s son, R.W. Blackwood Sr. They recorded over 200 albums and sold over 50 million records. They won eight Grammy Awards, four Dove Awards, and were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame, The Southern Gospel Music Association (SGMA) Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. In 1954, R.W. Blackwood Sr., Bill Lyles and Johnny Ogburn died in a plane crash. R.W. Blackwood Jr., the son of R.W. Blackwood Sr., and his wife, Donna, now continue to carry on the legacy of the Blackwoods. 

 

Each day of the Blackwood’s Anniversary Tribute Week will feature different guests. Schedule is as follows: Willie Wynn and Sue Dodge on Tuesday, Sept. 23; Charles Yates and Ann Downing on Thursday, Sept. 25; Jeff Stice, “Mr. Music Man” on Friday, Sept. 26; Kenna Turner Weston Saturday Sept. 27; and Tony Gore, on Sunday, Sept. 28. Special guest for the entire week will be Terry Blackwood (son of Doyle Blackwood, original co-founder of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet). On Wednesday, Country music star, Billy Dean and band will make a special appearance. R.W. and Donna are especially proud as their son, Robbie, is Dean's drummer. 

 

“R.W. and I and our group, The Blackwood Singers, are so excited to have everyone join us as we celebrate the 80^thanniversary of the Original Blackwood Brother’s Quartet,” said Donna Blackwood. “We want to share this special anniversary with all of our fans and family by presenting a different show daily. We are thrilled to have these other gospel music legends join us. R. W. Blackwood said, “You will hear the songs the Blackwood Brothers made famous and share mornings of great music."  

 

R.W. and Donna Blackwood have been performing with The Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group since 2003 and in Pigeon Forge since 2001. They have entertained hundreds of thousands of fans with their gospel show.

 

Although most people associate The Blackwood name with outstanding gospel music, they have an award winning country music background as well. The dynamic Blackwoods Morning Variety Show is a mixture of country, pop, patriotic and gospel harmonious sounds that showcase the talents of Jonathan Lee Kunkle, Brad Smith, and the newest members of the group, Tana Lonon Rogers and Brian Norris in addition to the Blackwoods.

 

“Our production has a selection of country favorite songs sung as a tribute to the country stars that R. W. and I have worked with,” said Donna Blackwood. “In addition, the show has some Blackwood audience favorites that Blackwood fans expect to hear every show such as ‘Boondocks,’ ‘Turn Your Radio On,’ ‘Put a Your Hand in the Hand and ‘Still Feelin’ Fine.’” Each show is topped off with their stirring Patriotic Medley with special tributes to all veterans

 

They invite audiences to take a trip down memory lane to when the Blackwood Singers had songs on the charts. R. W. Blackwood said, “We have had six country hits in the top 100 Billboard and Cashbox Magazine Music Charts. We are performing some of our more popular country hits and yet not forgetting our gospel roots." 

 

The Blackwoods Morning Variety Show is open six days-a-week at 10 a.m. (preshow starts at 9:30 a.m.) at The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater (The show is closed on Monday). Adult tickets are normally $29.95, plus tax. Children 11 and under are $9.95, plus tax. 

 

To honor all NQC attendees and anyone wishing to attend the shows, the theater is offering special ticket prices for $14.95 plus tax per ticket or $49.95 plus tax for a ticket that is good for all six shows all week long. Tickets are available by calling (865) 908-SHOW (7469). Groups of 20 or more qualify for group rates, available by calling 1-866-492-6972. The Smoky Mountain Opry Theater is located at 2046 Parkway in Pigeon Forge. For more information about the show, visit www.smokymtnopry.com/shows/blackwoods-morning-variety-show or call 1-800-768-1170 or(865) 428-7469 (SHOW). 

 

The show is part of the Fee/Hedrick Family Entertainment Group that includes: “The Comedy Barn®;” “The Smoky Mountain Opry;” “The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show;” Happy Days Diner; Chef's Catering and www.SeePigeonForge.com.

Woody Wright Announces Release of Willie Wynn & Friends

Hello friends, Woody Wright here, and I am so happy to announce that the long awaited, much anticipated WILLIE WYNN & FRIENDS CD is now available! The project includes 11 new recordings of popular songs from Willie's days with the Oak Ridge Boys, new versions of great hymns and classics, and a new autobiographical song called "The Oak Ridge Boys & Me" that features background vocals by the current Oaks!

Ponder Sykes & Wright (who first sang together as members of Willie's group, The Tennesseans) are featured on several songs, along with other former Tennesseans Elmer Cole and Dave Maddox. Bill Gaither, Ben Speer and Gene McDonald provide support vocals, as well as Willie's great friends Darrell Holt, Gary Clark and J.T. Hicks from the group Sweetwater. The musician crew is a who's who of some of Nashville finest players.

You will love hearing Willie back behind the studio mic for the first time in decades. His voice is crystal clear, and his style and heart are bound to inspire his many friends and fans for years to come.

Song Listing
Mama's Last Amen
My Friends
The Oak Ridge Boys & Me (featuring the Oak Ridge Boys)
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good (featuring Sweetwater)
What You've Done For Me
While I'm Here
Time Has Made A Change (featuring Ben Speer)
Stay Near To Me
Man of Sorrows
'Til The Last Leaf Shall Fall From The Tree (featuring Bill Gaither)
Yea, Though I Walk Through The Valley
(featuring Ponder Sykes & Wright)
Order your copy today! www.williewynn.com

Would He Write Songs PO Box 173 Alexandria, IN 46001
615-749-8757
www.woodywright.net

3rd Annual "Good News Music Radio with Woody Wright" Concert at the Reardon Auditorium in Anderson, Indiana

Join us on Saturday, November 9, 2013 for an evening of great gospel music, ministry and fun!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM and join us for the 3rd Annual "Good News Music Radio with Woody Wright" Concert at the Reardon Auditorium in Anderson, Indiana!

Joining Woody on stage will be Grammy Award winning artist, Larry Gatlin, Grammy Award winning vocalist, Russ Taff, super group, The Nelons, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Buddy Greene, dynamic vocalists, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, a reunion of super trio, Ponder, Sykes & Wright, longtime Goodman's member and Homecoming Artist, Tanya Goodman Sykes, founding Oak Ridge Boy member, Willie Wynn, Woody's wife and duet partner, Vonnie Wright, super soprano, Rachel West Kramer, Jairo Arvizu, Maria Kramer and a live Good News Music Radio Band!!!

Since September of 2010, "Good News Music Radio with Woody Wright" has been added by radio stations around the world! Each program features the very best in today's gospel music and interviews with some of today's top artists! In 2013, our first DVD was released of the 2nd Annual GNMR concert entitled, "Rise Up, Rejoice!" and is now being aired on television stations around the country! This upcoming concert will be videotaped as well and released as a DVD in 2014!

Admission is only $10 at the door - no tickets required and all seating is general admission!!!

Please consider joining us for this evening of music, inspiration and fun! We hope to see you on Saturday, November 9th!!! God Bless!





Concert Information:
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August 2013 SGNScoops Magazine Available Now!

The summer issues continue to sizzle at SGNScoops Magazine! Gracing the cover this month- THE MARTINS! Our newest staff writer, Craig Harris captured the heart the the Martin’s ministry and also shares the latest happenings with the Martins in this month’s cover story.

The August edition also features Eighth Day, Three Bridges, Morgan Easter, Henry Slaughter, Willie Wynn and Christian Country artist, Isaac Cole. The Perrys share their hearts regarding Tracy Stuffle’s health situation and Rhonda Frye catches up with Ernie Haase on the road.

Other articles include spiritual enrichment, Southern Gospel memories and Christian fitness. Sandi Duncan Clark reviews music, Angela Griffin reveals what songs are topping the charts and Lynn Mills gives the scoop on the Gatlinburg Gathering!

Don’t miss the latest scoop on Creekside and the Diamond Awards in this issue as well. All of this neatly tucked and beautifully designed in our FREE online magazine. Catch it HERE! Please share!

Woody Wright produces new Solo Project from Willie Wynn

(Alexandria, Indiana- April 15) Woody Wright announces the production of a new solo album from Willie Wynn. ”I just started production on a new project by Founding Oak Ridge Boys tenor, Little Willie Wynn. We cut basic tracks last week at Gaither Sudios and will start recording vocals in May.

Guest supporting vocals will be done by the Oak Ridge Boys, Ponder Sykes & Wright, and other
former members of Willie Wynn and the Tennesseans and others.”

The project is called “Rewind” and will include many favorites from Willie’s days with the Oaks, along with some hymns, and a new biographical song called ”The Oak Ridge Boys and Me.” The album is expected to be released summer 2013!

For more information, email Woody Wright at woody@woodywright.net.