Three Bridges On Christmas Tour

Nashville, TN (December 5, 2014) An exciting part of any artist's career is the festive time of Christmas Tours. That is where Three Bridges is today. For the next few weeks the Three Bridges "Christmas Must Be Tonight" tour features songs from their award winning CD, "Christmas Must Be Tonight".

Their latest Christmas album "Christmas Must Be Tonight” is a great holiday project with lots of fun songs and a good share of songs with the message of how the Savior came to earth on Christmas Day. The CD won the Ovation for Special Event Project of the Year, 2012 at the AGM Music Awards.

The tour will go through seven states including West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, and Texas.

A Three Bridges Christmas concert includes classic Christmas carols, some lesser known Christmas songs, a lot of fun, and, most importantly, a celebration of Immanuel, God-With-Us!

Elliott McCoy says, "I just get excited about singing my favorite music - Christmas music! And I am excited about sharing the true meaning of Christmas once again . . . that God loves the world so much that He gave His very best to us, Jesus Christ!"

The Tour includes these:

Friday, December 5th @ 7:00 pm // Martinsburg, WV
West View Baptist Church, 301 Louisiana Avenue
http://wvbelievers.com/

Saturday, December 6th @ 7:00 pm // Amelia, VA
Amelia Baptist Church, 9101 Amelia Street
http://ameliabaptist.weebly.com/

Sunday, December 7th @ 8:30 & 10:30 am // Lumberton, NC
Kingdom Place, 2610 East 5th St., Hwy. 211 South
http://www.kingdomplace.net/

Sunday, December 14th @ 10:30 am // Monroe, GA
The Praise Center, 1857 HWY 78 NW

Tuesday, December 16th @ 7:00 pm // Fort Smith, AR
Larry's Living Room, 6400 Hwy 71 W

Wednesday, December 17th @ 7:00 pm // Gadsden, AL
Cathedral of Praise, 2703 Meighan Blvd

Sunday, December 21st @ 10:45 am & 11:30 am // Austin, TX
Jubilee Christian Center, 2909 West William Cannon Dr

For more information about these events, check out their calendar at:http://threebridges.net/calendar-3b.

You can learn more about Three Bridges at http://threebridgesgospel.com or https://www.facebook.com/3BridgesMusic .
You can reach Three Bridges at threebridgesinfo@gmail.com or Twitter at https://twitter.com/3BridgesMusic .
Three Bridges is booked by the Beckie Simmons Agency - 615.595.7500 or www.bsaworld.com .


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About Three Bridges
Three Bridges music is rooted in traditional ”southern Gospel” and ”black Gospel” music. This blended style has made Three Bridges an internationally-acclaimed Gospel group — one that is known for tight harmonies, a unique vocal style, an exciting and energy packed stage presence and, most importantly, for spreading the joy of the Good News of Christ. They have entertained and ministered to millions through their recordings, TV appearances and live shows — which is why Three Bridges has quickly become one of the most prominent Gospel groups in Christian music today.
Following the release of the critically-acclaimed debut album, Soldiers (2002), Three Bridges has wowed packed-out venues across the nation…from Gospel singings, business conventions, churches, political meetings, TV shows, charitable relief events – all the way to Air Force One! They have also appeared on many of the Bill Gaither Homecoming video tapings and were special guests on a video for the United Nation.

The Rick Webb Family Brings Christmas Joy To The World

Lauded Family Ensemble Plans Christmas Tour

Tour Stops Include Callaway Gardens, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Billy Graham Headquarters, and Concludes with The Glory & Majesty of Christmas Extravaganza At Blue Gate Theater

The Rick Webb Family is kicking off the Christmas holidays just a bit early this year with the release of their new holiday recording, Joy to the World. The 10-track project – produced by Jacob Danieley, Dean Hopper and Rick Webb – is filled with exquisitely orchestrated Christmas songs sure to be a welcome addition to holiday playlists. The voices of The Rick Webb Family – Rick, Phyllis, Hannah and Parker – perfectly complement the music with their excellent vocal abilities.

As always, the goal of the talented family is to point others to Christ. “Celebrating Christmas is a personal time of worship for your family,” Rick Webb shares. “We trust this timeless collection of Christmas favorites will once again draw the listener closer to the Savior and warm your heart with the celebration of the season!”

Tracks include seasonal favorites “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “White Christmas,” “Joy To The World,” “Away In A Manger,” “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” among others.

Keeping with tradition, the family will embark on their annual Christmas tour performing 13 appearances throughout the month of December. The tour concludes as the family presents the holiday extravaganza, The Glory & Majesty of Christmas, during a five show run at the Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewanna, IN. The show, now an annual tradition, features The Rick Webb Family along with over 28 cast members retelling the Greatest Story ever told!

The project and tour are “must-add” items to your Christmas bucket list. Joy To The World,released by Song Garden Music Group, is available now atwww.RickWebbFamilyMusic.com.

The Rick Webb Family Christmas Tour

12/01/14 – First Baptist Church – Greensboro, NC – 11 AM EST

12/03/14 – Hopkins Chapel Church – Zebulon, NC – 6 PM EST

12/05/14 – First United Methodist Church – Cherryville, NC – 7 PM EST

12/07/14 – White Oak Worship Center – Blairs, VA – 11 AM EST

12/08/14 – Calloway Resort and Conv. Center – Pine Mountain, GA

12/09/14 – Calloway Resort and Conv. Center – Pine Mountain, GA

12/10/14 – Calloway Resort and Conv. Center – Pine Mountain, GA

12/10/14 – Billy Graham Headquarters – PRIVATE EVENT – Charlotte, NC – 6:30 PM EST

12/11/14 – Thomas Road Baptist Church – Lynchburg, VA – 10 AM EST

The Rick Webb Family present The Glory & Majesty of Christmas at the Blue Gate Theater

www.BlueGateTheater.com

12/17/14 – Blue Gate Theater – Shipshewanna, IN – 7 PM EST

12/18/14 – Blue Gate Theater – Shipshewanna, IN – 7 PM EST

12/19/14 – Blue Gate Theater – Shipshewanna, IN – 7 PM EST

12/20/14 – Blue Gate Theater – Shipshewanna, IN – 1 PM EST

12/20/14 – Blue Gate Theater – Shipshewanna, IN – 7 PM EST

Tribute rings in the holiday season with the release of their first Christmas recording

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2014) – The Tribute Quartet is excited to announce the release of their first Christmas project, “The Thought of Christmas,” for tomorrow Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Tribute – a male quartet comprised of group manager and lead singer Gary Casto, baritone singer and pianist Josh Singletary, tenor singer Riley Harrison Clark and bass singer Anthony Davis – released its debut project as a Daywind recording artist in August, “Journey of Hope.” The group’s long-time producer – Roger Talley – was the architect for both “The Thought of Christmas” and “Journey of Hope.” “I am truly excited about this Christmas project,” emphasizes Casto. “I can honestly say that this could be one of our best projects to date. Once again, teaming up with Roger Talley and working with the staff at Daywind Records has helped Tribute Quartet create a project that we can be proud of for many years to come.” The group’s first Christmas recording is an 11-song project that includes timeless classics such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child,” “Come On, Ring Those Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Mary Did You Know?”            “I had a great time working with Tribute on this new Christmas project,” explains Talley. “They sang better than I have ever heard them. This project sounds like the Christmas music that I have loved for years, and I am so proud to have been a part of it.” Tribute joined the Daywind family earlier this year. The group has produced top-charting songs such as “Homecoming Day,” “Homesick Angel” and “Good News from Jerusalem,” a No. 1 song. Tribute’s latest radio release – “I Am a Soldier” – has risen to No. 49 on the Singing News Top 80 Chart for the month of December. “We have been so excited about the release of ‘Journey of Hope,’ and now, Tribute has followed that up with yet another outstanding project,’” says Daywind president Ed Leonard. “The group continues to hold itself to such a high standard, and the exceptional quality of these top-notch recordings are evidence of that. The response to ‘Journey of Hope’ has been overwhelming so far, and Tribute fans – and the legions of people who love classic Christmas music – are going to adore this project as well.” Daywind Records is home to an award-winning roster of artists, including Greater Vision, the Nelons, Legacy Five, the Blackwood Brothers, the Bowling Family, Joseph Habedank, the Hoskins Family and Wilburn & Wilburn. 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. For more information on the group, visit Tribute Quartet’s web site at www.tributequartet.com.

Claire Lynch Releases Holiday AlbumAward-Winning Artist Rings in the Season with Holiday!  NASHVILLE, TN – 2013 IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and winner of the 2014 IBMA Song of the Year (“Dear Sister”), Claire Lynch, is excited to announce a very special release for the holidays on her own Thrill Hill Records. Holiday! is Claire’s first seasonal album and is available now at her live shows and through the Claire Lynch website. Holiday! sets the mood for enjoying holiday traditions and cheer. “I took songs from my childhood holiday memories and then we put the ‘CLB twist’ on them,” the multi-award-winning artist says. The ten-track album is melodic and contemporary with a retro charm that harkens back to great, traditional holiday albums. Holiday! features an array of seasonal standards like “Home for the Holidays,” “White Christmas,” and a special version of “Scarlett Ribbons” with harmonies by Claire’s daughter, Christy. Holiday! puts emphasis on Claire’s delicate vocals and the instrumentation of her virtuosic players creating a delicious intersection of bluegrass and jazz. The current Claire Lynch Band is a powerful juggernaut, a quartet that has the innate ability to perfectly interpret the beauty, subtlety, and genre-defying sophistication of Claire’s music. The CLB features like-minded musicians blending tradition and innovation - two-time IBMA-winning bassist-clawhammer banjo player-dancer-percussionist Mark Schatz, soulful mandolinist-guitarist Matt Wingate, and young string wizard Bryan McDowell. Holiday! was recorded at Lynch’s recording studio, The Pine Room, and engineered by Todd Phillips, who also appears on the album as percussionist and has traveled with the CLB. “I can say that this is the most-relaxed and happy I've felt while recording an album in my entire career. Many years have passed since I first expressed interest in doing a holiday recording. Here is a collection of holiday classics with that fresh “CLB” feel, yet grounded with the sentimental feeling we all sense this time of year.” –Claire Lynch   Click Here to Review HOLIDAY! Track Listing:  1.  Home for the Holidays 2.  It Came Upon a MidnightClear 3.  Snow Day 4.  Heaven’s Light 5.  Jingle Bells 6.  White Christmas 7.  Scarlet Ribbons 8.  We Three Kings 9.  In The Window 10. All Through the Night Order your copy of Holiday! http://www.clairelynch.com/  Suggested Tweets & Hashtags @ClaireLynchBand release her first holiday album. Purchase #Holiday! today at http://www.clairelynch.com @ClaireLynchBand   #Holiday!  Media Contact: Claire Ratliff Laughing Penguin Publicity 615.476.3200 claire@penguinpublicity.com  Our mailing address is: Laughing Penguin Publicity & Consutling PO Box 140396 Nashville, TN 37214

Steve Ladd Releases New Christmas CD

Nashville, TN (October 30, 2014) Phenomenal Gospel recording artist, Steve Ladd, fresh from his California tour with Michael English, is releasing a new Christmas CD - A Christmas Hymn.  

It's been a while since a solo Christmas project has generated this much excitement. The album will be available on both iTunes and Amazon for sale on Tuesday, November 18th and pre-order for the two are already underway. If you pre-order on iTunes you will also get an instant download of "What Child Is This”.

Steve Ladd commented, "There are no songs about Santa Clause, Rudolph, or Frosty. The whole album is full of Hymns ALL about Christ's' birth. My albums normally have heavy productions, background singing and you name it, but this is very intimate. Just my voice and piano, recorded with Gaither Vocal Band pianist Matthew Holt. My family is getting back to basics for this Christmas season and away from the constant commercialization of what we make the day more about. This album reflects that. It's a simple album, but has a lot of passion in it. I think my fans will appreciate it." 

The link to pre-order on iTunes and get that free download is http://syntax.cr/1zfCzG9 and the pre-order link to Amazon is Amazon.com: A Christmas Hymn: Steve Ladd: MP3 Downloads .

A Christmas Hymn will be available in mid November for physical order from Steve's website at www.steveladdmusic.com .

To learn more about Steve Ladd go to http://steveladdmusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/SteveLaddMusic . You can follow Steve on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SteveLaddMusic .

For booking Steve contact Daystar Promotions - Renee Barham - 918-838-3239 

Christmas with McCray Dove and The Dove Brothers Band

Hey everyone! We're excited to announce we have two Christmas dinner concerts scheduled. Come join us as we celebrate our Savior's birth! Christmas with McCray Dove and The Dove Brothers Band Friday, December 5, 2014 Kings BBQ 405 E. New Bern Rd. - Kinston, NC Fried Chicken & Pork BBQ Dinner @ 7:00 PM Concert @ 7:30 PM Tickets are $20.00 Includes dinner and concert. Call Kings BBQ at (800)332-6465 or the office at (252)375-0945 to order your tickets today!  Dove's BBQ Presents A Dove Family Christmas with McCray Dove & The Dove Brothers Band Saturday, December 6, 2014 New Life Church Family Life Center 307 Chestnut St. - Bladenboro, NC Ribeye Steak Dinner @ 7:00 PM Concert @ 8:00 PM Tickets are $20.00 Includes dinner and concert. Call Dove's BBQ at 910-8634332 or the office at 252-375-0945 to order your tickets today!

Isaacs Family Release New Christmas DVD

Nashville, TN (October 30, 2014) Gospel Music's most popular family group, the Isaacs, are announcing the release of  a DVD An Isaacs Family Christmas Special. Now Available for Pre-Order.

The Isaacs brand new CHRISTMAS DVD is releasing in two weeks. You can pre-order it now.
$18.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling for the DVD only.

Or, get a DVD and our Christmas CD for only $25.00 plus $3.00 shipping. $28.00 for both items.
This is a Limited time offer.

This would make a Great CHRISTMAS present for that someone special on your list.
We can also autograph and send to your loved ones in time for Christmas
Order the DVD only - $18.00 plus $3.00 S&H 
Order the DVD & CD - $25.00 plus $3.00 S&H 

This special features songs from their latest Christmas CD The Isaacs Christmas as well as impromptu performances by the Isaacs and their families. You'll get to know each of their personalities as they tell stories, read scriptures, go shopping, cook Christmas dinner and share their annual traditions for both Christmas and Hanukkah. 

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

You can book the Isaacs through the Harper Agency at http://www.harperagency.com or info@harperagency.com or call 615-85-4500. 

'Christmas in Harvard Square' Wows with Impressive Debut on Billboard Charts

ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- CHRISTMAS IN HARVARD SQUARE, the debut major label and international recording from the Boys of St. Paul's Choir School, Harvard Square that was released last week, had an impressive opening week on the Billboard magazine charts, grabbing the No. 2 spot on the overall Classical Traditional Chart, the No. 6 spot on the overall Billboard Classical Chart and the No. 4 spot on the overall Seasonal Chart (all Christmas/holiday albums). It's an impressive debut for CHRISTMAS IN HARVARD SQUARE, especially considering it's a Christmas-themed album released in the fall, and that it topped albums from prominent artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, the Piano Guys, Michael Buble and Il Divo. "We are thrilled to see Christmas in Harvard Square already capturing outstanding feedback from early Christmas shoppers," said Monica Fitzgibbons, co-founder of AimHigher Recordings. "The combination of the rare next to the well-known repertoire seems to be drawing much enthusiasm from listeners. The fact that this goes towards benefiting St. Paul's Choir School is a joy and a privilege to be a part of." Founded in 1963 by Dr. Theodore Marier, an internationally acclaimed scholar of Gregorian chant, Saint Paul's Choir School is a musically intensive, academically rigorous Catholic day school that forms and educates boys in grades 4 through 8 in the rich music tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The Choir School seeks to embrace the great cathedral school tradition as it unites a rigorous musical and academic curriculum with our Catholic faith and moral tradition, preparing each student to grow and flourish in a dynamic and changing world. Please contact Kevin Wandra (404-788-1276, or KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com) of Carmel Communications for all interview requests or Monica Fitzgibbons (monica@aimhigherrecordings.com) of AimHigher Entertainment for more information.

Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas In Theaters Nov. 14!

Next month, the star of Fireproof and Unstoppable returns to theaters with his newest film,  KIRK CAMERON’S SAVING CHRISTMAS. And because of your amazing support of Unstoppable, many theaters already have tickets available—weeks in advance! Check out this short video from Kirk thanking you for your support of this movie. When Unstoppable played in theaters, it set one-night attendance records. With KIRK CAMERON’S SAVING CHRISTMAS playing in theaters for two weeks only, you’ll want to get your tickets today!

Chrisagis Brothers Christmas CD & Signed to Label

 

YORKVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 8, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- The internationally known Chrisagis Brothers (Brian & Shawn) have just signed with a Country/ Christian Record Label called Breezewood Productions that will be producing their long awaited Christmas CD. The CD will be entitled "I Believe In Christmas."

Trae Edwards who is known in both Christian and Country music circles will be doing the CD for the brothers. The music on the new CD are sure to become classics and favorites to the audience, having a Christmas traditional feel to many of the new songs and yet some very contemporary cuts that will stay in your head long after you hear the CD.

Original songs written by some of the industries most beloved and acclaimed song writers like: Stephanie Boosahda, Bob Farrell, Sharalee Sherman, David Stearman, Don Quinn and the list goes on.

The Chrisagis Brothers have been really busy this year they have been on tour traveling to New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Nashville, Tenn. and are nominated for BEST Christian Duo in the Indie Category by the fans for a Heritage Award.

The brothers have been involved in a ground breaking new conference called "Faithful Women Conference" which they helped get started. Shawn Chrisagis really organized event and Brian Chrisagis did promotions. The two also filmed a TV Pilot for a major Network and will be doing more filming in October and November for several other projects. The old saying "Wonder Twin Powers Activate" is true for these two and the Lord -- they are a major force in both Music & TV.

To book a concert or to have the Chrisagis Brothers come to your area and share their ministry please call Lynda at 740-859-2344.

Jeff Stice To Release New Christmas Project

Nashville, TN (September 2, 2014) Award winning pianist Jeff Stice is set to release a New Christmas Project based entirely on requests from friends and followers of his music.

Since the very first Christmas, music has been an intricate part of the celebration. In the 'Message' the Scripture reads; Luke 2:13-14 - “At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.”

It's only natural that Jeff would bring his musical talents to join the ages of celebrating Christmas with glorious music.

Jeff recently posted a poll on FaceBook asking his friends to pick the songs that they would most like to hear him play on a Christmas project. Jeff, commenting on the new project stated "The response has been OVERWHELMING to say the least. We've had to narrow down the list by seeing which ones were most requested and it's amazing how many of the songs are ones that you traditionally don't see on projects of this type yet, there are numerous requests for these songs. Doing it this way tells me what people want to hear! This project is truly being put together by my friends."

As an added feature of this new undertaking Jeff not only wants song requests but a "story' that may go along with the request as well. Why this song? What does it mean to you?

Stice said "I love reading why these songs are special to my friends. Christmas is such a unique time of the year that it makes those stories very significant."

If you'd like to request a song or send your story to Jeff you can do so by sending it to: request@amppg.com

Oh and hurry, Christmas is right around the corner!!!

You can learn more about Jeff Stice at http://www.jeffsticemusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/jeffsticemusic . He can be Twittered at https://twitter.com/JeffsBleedinBlu .

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

Tune-In Alert – Isaacs Family Christmas Special On TBN

Nashville, TN (December 16, 2013) Gospel Music's most popular family group, the Isaacs, will be featured in their Isaacs Family Christmas Special with three separate showings on America’s most popular religious television network TBN.

This special features songs from their latest Christmas CD “The Isaacs Christmas“ as well as impromptu performances by the Isaacs and their families. You'll get to know each of their personalities as they tell stories, read scriptures, go shopping, cook Christmas dinner and share their annual traditions for both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Also joining them for live performances is their dear friend Brandon Heath, and the incredible Miss Jamie Grace and her sister Morgan as the duet ...Harper Still. They all share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions together and enjoy holiday stories.

Viewing times are as follows:

Tuesday - December 17th - 11:30AM Central Time

Monday - December 23rd - 4:30AM Central Time

Tuesday - December 24th - 1:00AM Central Time

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

You can book the Isaacs through the Harper Agency at http://www.harperagency.com or info@harperagency.com - 615 851 4500 .

Here's a link to one of the song they will be performing:

Isaacs Its Christmas 720p WEB from Absolutely Gospel on Vimeo.

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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. 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.

Reality Check: Blue Christmas

I need to confess from the outset that I am usually a very traditional decorator at Christmas. Usually it’s just red and green, silver and gold; heavy on the tinsel and icicles, light on the more modern baubles, and definitely no blue or purple. This year I have an urge to decorate in blue and it really doesn’t have anything to do with Elvis. It is not totally a reflection of my mood either, although Christmas will be a little blue this year with one empty chair at the family Christmas table.

For some, this blue feeling at Christmas is a little deeper than missing someone or feeling stressed because of the season. For those that are suffering from an overwhelming inescapable sadness, I urge you to talk to your medical doctor and your pastor. Chronic depression is not something you should try to fight alone, but look at holistically: spirit, soul and body. There are professionals who can bring you relief and peace. Please, seek them out. If you know of someone who may need your support to reach out for this type of assistance, please lend them that support.

If you are wanting to reach out to someone you know who is having a blue Christmas this year because of circumstances including loss, can I offer a few suggestions? Don’t expect them to call you. Call them with a few thoughts of how to guide them into conversation but don’t try to analyze or pepper them with questions. Drop by with some homemade goodies but don’t infringe on their time, unless they are alone and want to chat. Most of all, be open and sensitive to how they are feeling; don’t come with your own agenda or pre-supposed ideas of what you think they are feeling.

If this Christmas has you feeling blue or wondering what God has in store for your life, remember the eternal Hope that entered the world on that first Christmas. Jesus brought Hope to the world and this becomes a personal Hope when He is born within us.

If your trust is wavering because things have happened in the past year that have hurt you, that is a reason to draw closer to Him, not farther away. I’m so thankful we don’t serve a Santa Claus God who only exists to give us what we want. When He doesn’t answer our prayers the way we believe He should, it shouldn’t cause our Hope in Him to waver. We need to pray that He will strengthen our faith in that Hope.

Whatever colour your Christmas is this year, I trust that you draw closer to the Hope that was born in Bethlehem and that His light will shine on your heart and turn your life all the colours of the rainbow. He wants you to overflow with Hope and abundant life.

From my heart to yours, Merry Christmas!

First published Christmas 2010. By Lorraine Walker. For more Reality Check blogs, go to http://www.sgmradio.com/

December Issue Of SGN Scoops Available Now

Our gift to you.... December's Issue of SGNScoops Magazine!
Our Christmas edition is stuffed with Christmas goodies! Enjoy the cover story on the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and also enjoy reading about the ministries of the Old Paths Quartet, Hope's Journey and Gold City Quartet. Christmas is about giving, so don't miss special guest writer, Kelly Nelon's story about the Nelons latest mission trip. Also don't miss the story about Steve Ladd's sharing!

This issue includes Christmas Music Reviews as well as Christmas Inspirational articles on Unopened Gifts and Christmas Traditions. Check out concert stories in the Isaacs and the Lesters and don't miss Ben Wolfe's younger perspective on things. Get caught up with Christian Country News, enjoy Life, Love and Legends with Lou Hildreth and read about plans for 2014 Creekside Gospel Music Convention and Diamond Awards.

To make this Christmas Season special for our readers, we have surveyed many of your Southern Gospel Favorites and collected their favorite lines of Christmas carols and songs. December's issue is most definitely a joyful one! Please read and share with your friends, families and fans and also let our staff know how much they are appreciated! Merry Christmas from the SGNScoops Family!

Find The Magazine Here!

Brandon Poole Releases New Christmas Video

Jena, LA (December 10,2013) Up and coming Gospel artist Brandon Poole has just released his first Christmas video. Produced by Godsey and Associates, this heart moving video gives a very clear picture of the story of Christmas and what it really means.

Brandon states on his FaceBook page “After many prayers, laughs, and tears my Christmas single "The Greatest Gift" is FINALLY FINISHED! I can not say thank you enough to all who have been a part of this project both physically and spiritually. I am honored and proud to have had each of you join with me in celebrating this leap of faith I have begun.”

Godsey and Associates, Scott Godsey said “Brandon Poole has managed to catch the true Christmas spirit and all of the emotion that goes along with it.”

The video can be seen in the link below:



Not only is the song doing well on YouTube video, but it is also available for download on iTunes through his website.

You can learn more about Brandon Poole at http://brandonpoolemusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brandon-Poole-Music-Ministry .

Brandon can be reached by E-mail at brandonpoolemusic@hotmail.com .



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About Brandon-Poole-Music-Ministry

An empty vessel ready for the Master's use, I have a desire to honor and glorify Jesus Christ. Born and raised in the piney woods of central Louisiana, I grew up in a small country church where I was influenced by godly men at a young age. I recall Wednesday night prayer groups where I would hear them pouring their hearts out before God and how it impacted me at that stage in my life. I would go on to follow in my grandfather's footsteps leading music and serving as a deacon in the church I have always called home. It is this Christian heritage that inspires me to sing for the Lord. As a singer and songwriter, I bare my heart and soul each time I perform. It is my desire for everyone to encounter the gospel of Christ through my music and be inspired to serve and live for Him.

Lori Jonathan Trio Releases Christmas From Niagara

Just In time for the Holidays

Sanborn, NY (December 6, 2013) Just in time for the Christmas holidays the Lori Jonathan trio has released an exciting new Christmas album. A fairly new group to Gospel music, this unique ladies trio is presenting a colorful holiday CD with beautiful, close family harmony in the fashion of the Andrews Sisters of years gone by.

The group consists of sisters, Lori, Vicki and Crystal. They perform mostly in the North Eastern part of the country, but are looking to expand their ministry.

Lori Jonathan stated “We love the Christmas season and wanted to present an album with the true meaning of Christmas on it. We chose Christmas classics that we never tire of and will never grow old.”

Coming from the North East part of the country the CD shows some beautiful scenes of Christmas time in the area. This CD sounds good and looks good. For radio stations looking for good Christmas classics and Hymns this CD is a no brainer.

The CD is produced by Scott Godsey of Godsey and Associates and recorded Family Room Studio and GCR Audio.

You can find out more about the Lori Jonathan Trio at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-Jonathan-Trio or http://www.lorijonathantrio.com .

You can reach the Lori Jonathan Trio at Bev McCann and Friends Management – bev@godseyandassociates.com .

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About The Lori Jonathan Trio

Lori began singing in various choirs, she became a soloist and continued to sing through out her life. Vicki accepted Jesus into her heart at an early age. Vicki sang harmony in the Jonathan family group, she sang in various choirs and also study opera at Buffalo State College. Crystal remembers accepting Jesus into her heart when she was five years old when Lori finished singing in concert in Pennsylvania. Crystal directs a small choir at her church and became a soloist in various church youth groups and study under her mothers direction. She enjoys playing bass guitar.

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND DELIVER CHRISTMAS TOUR FOR 5TH YEAR!

Brand New Project, Christmas Live!, Comes To Life

(NASHVILLE, TN) – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have once again set out on their extremely popular Christmas tour. For the fifth consecutive year the group is delighting audiences with their spirited stage performance and impeccable harmonies while delivering seasonal favorites, beloved hymns and new compositions. This tour has become a must-see for fans all across the country.

The tour kicked off recently with a performance at Dr. David Jeremiah's Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, CA before making the rounds to Iowa, Ohio and more! Continuing through the month of December with select dates, the tour will make stops in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, among others.

"Christmas is our favorite time of year," commented Ernie Haase. "There's no better way to spend this season than with our friends all across the country!"

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound recently released a DVD/CD combination called,Christmas Live!, allowing concert-goers to literally take the night home with them. The DVD and CD is a live recording and is available at concerts, online at www.ErnieHaase.com and at Christian book stores.

For all tour dates, visit www.ErnieHaase.com

ABOUT ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
Combining 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s, this Grammy-nominated, Dove award-winning group has broken the traditional mold of gospel quartets. With their unconventional approach to communicating the Good News, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (EHSS) are blazing a trail through the heart of Gospel music with groundbreaking originality.

The group’s founder and leader, Ernie Haase, got his start in Gospel music as a long-time member of the renowned Cathedral Quartet, and his roots are deeply planted in the rich legacy of music that is both meaningful and thoroughly entertaining. After the Cathedrals bid farewell to their five-decade run in the music industry, Ernie formed Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. With chart-topping DVDs and audio releases, the group’s success continues to gain momentum with each new release. Their latest release, Glorious Day (StowTown Records / Provident Distribution), is available at Walmart, Best Buy, and other retail stores as well as iTunes, Rhapsody and all other digital retail outlets.


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Tune-In Alert, Isaacs Featured On Sirius XM Radio

Nashville, TN (December 2, 2013) Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends, broadcast the week of 12/02/13: Family traditions at Christmas are priceless -- we all seem to have at least a few, even if our customs are anything but traditional.
Daniel sits down at lunch with The Isaacs to get a peek into their favorite Christmas memories, traditions, music, & messages when the family gathers together off the road. Learn just
how they honor their Jewish heritage while celebrating the birth of Christ, and hear some of the pure Isaacs treatment of Christmas.
Daniel Britt & Friends is a one-hour Gospel music radio show, available each week to nearly 40 million satellite subscribers* throughout the U.S. and Canada on SIRIUS XM SATELLiTE RADiO's enLighten (Sirius XM Channel 65) - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at
10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also catch the show online at siriusxm.com, Smartphone devices, or with Dish Network on channel 6065.
After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com. Connect on Twitter @BrittAndFriends and on Facebook at facebook.com/BrittAndFriends tunes all on the next Daniel Britt & Friends.
You can find out more about the Isaacs at http://www.theisaacs.com or https://www.facebook.com/TheIsaacs .
You can reach the Isaacs at The Harper Agency – 615-851-4500 – info@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. 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.