The Sneed Family to appear at Creekside Gospel Music Convention

Pigeon Forge, TN (October 7,2015) - SGNScoops announced today that Southern Gospel artists, The Sneed Family, are joining the lineup for Creekside Gospel Music Convention, November 2nd through 5th, at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Sneed Family consists of Jeff and Pam Sneed, Caleb and Amanda Cowan, and Seth and Jacob Sneed. They are the hosts of the Loretta Lynn Gospel Music Festival and the Glory Bound Jubilee. The Sneeds have been nominated for, and won, several awards for their music. Their songs have graced several charts as well as touched the hearts of many.

Jeff Sneed is thrilled to be attending Creekside. "The Sneed Family is so excited about being a part of Creekside this year. I believe we should all support these good folks that are so instrumental in bringing new artists to the forefront, as well promoting those artists that have established their position in the industry. These are the ingredients for keeping Gospel music alive and well. I am also excited about helping emcee this event! It's going to be a great week in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee!"

"We are happy to welcome the Sneeds to Creekside 2015," says Rob Patz, publisher of SGNScoops. "I know our audience will enjoy their music and I'm glad that Jeff will be emceeing. I'm excited about Creekside this year and all the artists that are joining together to make this the best year ever!"

Creekside Gospel Music Convention begins November 2nd at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Daily showcases, jam sessions, nightly concerts and Midnight Prayer are all scheduled from Monday until Thursday. The 2015 Diamond Awards are held on Tuesday, November 3rd. Creekside tickets are free but must be reserved. For more information on tickets and lodging visit www.creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com or call Rob Patz at 360.933.0741. Free tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creekside-gospel-music-convention-2015-in-pigeon-forge-tn-tickets-18436621431

Freemans Take New Direction In Booking

Nashville, Tenn (February 3, 2015)The Freemans now welcome April Potter Holleman, a 19 year veteran in the world of artist booking. She is being brought on board to handle the Freemans performance scheduling, marketing, and branding. Holleman has worked in mainstream Christian and Country Music (Creative Vision), spending eight years with the Harper Agency.

Along with the success of the popular show Nashville Country Revival hosted by Darrell Freeman, the group is starting the year with renewed energy and direction.

Darrell Freeman said, "2015 is shaping up to be a year of revision and firsts in our group's tenure of over 30 years in Gospel music. Along with finishing up Chris's solo record, and starting one of my own, The Freemans are working on expanding into new domains."

To learn more about the Freemans go to http://www.the-freemans.com or https://www.facebook.com/thefreemans . You can catch them on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thefreemansfans

To Book The Freemans contact April Holleman at 615-479-0954 or email msbookingagent@aol.com.


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About The Freemans

History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans experience spans 30+ years. From Darrell’s entrance at age 16 with his family’s group, the Pathways, to Chris’s award-winning teenage years with the Hinsons, the Freemans know the ins and outs of Southern Gospel music.

No doubt, Chris’s unique sound is the reason she was the youngest female artist ever to receive the coveted "Queen of Gospel Music” award two years in a row (’76, ’77) as voted by the readers of Singing News Magazine. In 1980, the lives of Darrel and Chris Freeman became one when they married on August 2nd. After singing with the Pathways for three years Darrell and Chris headed for Nashville and began the Freemans. Joe Freeman, Darrell’s cousin, soon joined them as the third part harmony, as well as their keyboard player. With this sound they have garnered tremendous growth and success.

In 1997, Darrell and Chris’s daughter, Misty, began playing acoustic guitar with the group on stage. Then in 1998, she began singing with them when they recorded Standing Out. Also on stage is Caylon Freeman, Darrell and Chris’s youngest child. He decided to join his family on the road full-time in 2002. He is now playing the drums and singing some with the group.

Now in their 20th year, the Freemans, still do approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

This Week's Harmony Road TV Features Talleys, Freemans, Brian Free and Assurance

Program also showcases Les Butler and Friends and Whisnants
Signal Mountain, TN January 9, 2015 This week's Harmony Road episode will feature a variety of sounds from family groups, a quartet, a great concept video and an all-star collection of musicians/singers. Included on the program are The Talleys with "My Hope is in the Lord", "Pray Daniel Pray" from Brian Free and Assurance, and Les Butler and Friends with "Just Over in the Glory Land". Other performances on the program are from The Freemans with "Lead Me Home" and "Be Not Afraid" from the Whisnants.

Produced by Harmony Road Productions, this episode originates from a cabin on the grounds of Jim Oliver's Smokehouse Resort in Monteagle, Tennessee. The program is hosted by Gospel Music veteran Les Butler.

Harmony Road TV is a weekly Southern Gospel television program broadcast on multiple networks and stations and available to over 80 million homes nationwide on various platforms including local stations and DirecTV. It's also streamed from multiple locations and available on a mobile app and ROKU.

Networks and stations carrying Harmony Road TV include: The Heartland Network, The NRB Network, WalkTV, WATC57 in Atlanta, TV24 in Anniston/Gadsden, WMJN29 in Huntsville/Decatur, WNBJ39 in Jackson, TN, along with stations in Macon, Columbus, Beaumont and more. The program is also streamed on Bible Broadcasting Network bbntv.org. For a complete list of stations and times go to www.harmonyroadtv.com

In addition to Les Butler, other members of the Harmony Road team include Allan Rhodes, Technical Director and Roger Spears, Producer.

High Road III, Freemans, Triumphant Featured on Harmony Road TV

Program Also Includes Brian Free and Assurance,  

Woody Wright and Friends

Signal Mountain, TN  September 19, 2014    This week’s Harmony Road TV program, features styles ranging from concept videos from new and established artists to classic quartet performances.  Included are the touching video “Lead me Home” featuring Darrell Freeman, High Road III and their popular “Angel at the Crossroads”, and Willie Wynn, Woody Wright and friends with the classic “Jesus is Coming Soon”.   Two top quartets, Triumphant and Brian Free and Assurance are also included.

Hosted by Les Butler, this week’s episode originates from the Family Room Studios in Gallatin, Tennessee.   The Family Room has been home to gospel music’s top artists and has produced many memorable hits.  Robb Tripp and the staff at the Family Room welcomed the Harmony Road crew and provided a great setting for this week’s program.

Harmony Road is a weekly Southern Gospel TV program featuring the best in Southern Gospel music and video. Through its family of networks, cable systems  local television stations, DirecTV, mobile app and ROKU, Harmony Road is now available to over 85 million homes, making gospel music and its message available to people across the country on a range of secular and Christian outlets.  The program is also streamed online from multiple locations.

Harmony Road can be found each week on The Heartland Network Sunday mornings at 8:00 Eastern as well as Saturday afternoons on WATC57 in Atlanta and WGNM in Macon. You can also find Harmony Road on Saturday evenings on WBYU in Columbus, GA and the NRB Network Saturday evenings at 8:30 (including DirecTV, ROKU, online streaming and a mobile app).  In addition the program is aired on the WALKtv network, WMJN29 in North Alabama and  TV24 in Northeast Alabama, Charter cable in multiple cities across Tennessee and more. For more information on these and other affiliates, viewers can visit www.harmonyroadtv.com.

Artists Announced For 2014 Absolutely Gospel Music Fest

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 2, 2014) - The administrators of AbsolutelyGospel.com are proud to announce the dates and talent line-up for the 15th Annual Absolutely Gospel Music Fest.

This year’s Music Fest is set to run from Monday, July 14, 2014 through Friday, July 19, 2014. The event will again be held at the River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee and is absolutely free to the public. Concerts start nightly at 7:00 p.m. CST. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. CST.

The week-long concert event will feature some of the biggest and brightest names in Southern Gospel this year. Included in this year’s Music Fest are as follows: Monday - Daryl Williams Trio, The Goulds, Three Bridges, The Tacketts, The Browders, and Aaron and Amanda; Tuesday - Lori Jonathan Trio, Russ Taff, Angie Primm, The Sneed Family, Tim Hill, and HIGHROADIII; Wednesday – The Anchormen, The Bowlings, The Lefevres, The Hoskins Family and Freedom Quartet; Thursday - Gold City, The Williamsons, The Freemans, Jim Sheldon and The Dunaways; Friday - Southern Sound, Wilburn & Wilburn, The Mark Dubbeld Family, Jeff Stice and The Childress Family..

Deon Unthank of AbsolutelyGospel.com said, “We are so excited about this year’s Music Fest. Every year our supporters trust us to bring in the very best this genre has to offer, and we know that they will think that this year is no different!”

As in years past, this year's convention will remain free to the public. A love offering will be taken each night. Artist listing is subject to change without notice.

For more information, feel free to email the site at deon@absolutelyGospel.com . More details can be found at http://www.absolutelygospel.com or by calling (615) 545-5315.

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About AbsolutelyGospel.com
AbsolutelyGospel.com has grown from relative obscurity to the industry's leading internet publication for Southern Gospel news and information in only a few short years. The site includes a wide variety of features, consisting of artist interviews, a weekly chart, late-breaking news, and much more. It's the place where the Fans Have A Voice.

SGN Scoops Radio with Jonathan Edwards

On this week’s edition of the SGN Scoops Radio, we count down the Top 20 from the SGN Scoops February Top 100 songs of the month. We will hear the latest news from Scoops Editor Rhonda Frye and Jean Grady’s CD review of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound featuring George Younce. We also have our Pick Hit Of The Month, so make sure to join us for two hours of great fun on SGN Scoops Radio.

Be sure to watch the latest Freemans’ Video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkxRmtN2sTA

SGN Scoops Radio can be heard on the following stations:
WVSG Radio: wvsgradio.com, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00pm EST.
Radiocia: www.radiocia.us on Tuesday at 10:00 am and 9:00 pm CST and Saturdays at 8:00 pm CST.
Gospel Hour Radio: www.gospelhourradio.com on Saturdays at 3:00 pm CST and re-airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 pm CST.
WTGF 90.5 FM, in Pace, Florida, on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00pm EST.

Contact Jonathan to bring SGN Scoops Radio to your station: jonathan@sgnscoops.com.

About Jonathan Edwards: Jonathan Edwards began his radio career on KWFC 89.1 FM in Springfield, Mo. At KWFC he worked in news, sales and was an on air personality, creating the very popular Ozark Gospel Showcase. He has been nominated for 2 Singing News Fan Awards and garnered the coveted Paul Heil Award from the 2012 Diamond Awards. He travels full time with Faith’s Journey and currently hosts the syndicated radio show SGN Scoops Radio.

Freemans Enter Agreement With AG Publicity

Nashville, TN (October 17, 2013) Renowned family group, the Freemans, have come to an agreement with AG Publicity to assist them in the promotion of their new CD 'Voice In The Desert' as well as representing them as an important voice in the world of Gospel music.
Pamela Unthank of AG Publicity stated “When I heard them sing 'Voice In the Desert' at the AGM Awards Celebration I not only loved the song, but loved the conviction in Chris' presentation. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work in helping to promote a group and a CD that has personally touched me.”
“Voice In The Desert”, written by Kenna West, Lee Black and Jason Cox, is not only the title song, but the first single from the project. Writer Kenna West said "I have been a fan of The Freemans for many years, so to hear them sing 'Voice In The Desert' is such a thrill.” West continued “I recently heard them sing it live, and the powerhouse vocals of Chris were absolutely explosive. Everyone in the building was on their feet."

This project has some great new songs as well as a couple of classics in the old Imperials tune “Water Grave”, sang by the youngsters Caylon “Cage” Freeman and Misty Freeman Callaway and “John The Revelator” performed by the Queen of Gospel Music herself, Chris Freeman.
Darrell Freeman commented “We have known the Unthanks many years and are confident they will work exceptionally hard to make sure Gospel music fans will know what is happening with the Freemans”
The Freemans are an exciting Gospel group made up of family members Chris and Darrell Freeman, son Caylon and daughter Misty. as well as Darrell's cousin Joe Freeman. Their close family harmony and emotional presentations bring them new fans everywhere they sing.

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About The Freemans
History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans experience spans 30+ years. From Darrell’s entrance at age 16 with his family’s group, the Pathways, to Chris’s award-winning teenage years with the Hinsons, the Freemans know the ins and outs of Southern Gospel music.

No doubt, Chris’s unique sound is the reason she was the youngest female artist ever to receive the coveted “Queen of Gospel Music” award two years in a row (’76, ’77) as voted by the readers of Singing News Magazine. In 1980, the lives of Darrel and Chris Freeman became one when they married on August 2nd. After singing with the Pathways for three years Darrell and Chris headed for Nashville and began the Freemans. Joe Freeman, Darrell’s cousin, soon joined them as the third part harmony, as well as their keyboard player. With this sound they have garnered tremendous growth and success.

In 1997, Darrell and Chris’s daughter, Misty, began playing acoustic guitar with the group on stage. Then in 1998, she began singing with them when they recorded Standing Out. Also on stage is Caylon Freeman, Darrell and Chris’s youngest child. He decided to join his family on the road full-time in 2002. He is now playing the drums and singing some with the group.

Now in their 20th year, the Freemans, still do approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

Gold City News

Gold City email newsletter of February 11, 2013:

It’s been a great couple of weeks for Gold City. Since we last updated you, we’ve sang at TBN in Hendersonville, TN, Soddy Daisy, TN, McDonald TN, and took a trip to Palmetto, FL, where we sang once again for one of gospel music’s best promoters, Bill Bailey at his Winter Concert. We were with our friends, the Mark Trammell Quartet, The Freemans, Tony Gore, and Jeff and Sheri Easter. From there, we had two concerts each in GA and AL before heading the bus toward Jacksonville, FL to board a ship, which is where we will be for the next week on Templeton Tour’s Singing At Sea cruise to the Bahamas. Danny, Jerry, and Chuck will each have some of their family on the cruise, so this will make for a special time.

DID YOU CATCH US ON TV?

The concert at TBN mentioned above was a special tribute to songwriters that the Southern Gospel Music Guild produced for that television station. Gold City sang two songs that night–"Peter James and John" to honor songwriter Dianne Wilkinson and "I’m Not Giving Up" by Squire Parsons, another honoree of the evening. The show aired for the first time last Friday night, February 8th, but will be rebroadcast at other times. Check the station’s website, www.tbn.org for further broadcast information.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

Gold City could not do what they do without the love and support of our wives, who are just as much a part of this ministry as we are. Without their sacrifices and their blessing for us to leave out each week, we could not pursue our calling, share our music and minister the gospel to a lost and dying world. We hope we show it more often than this one day, but especially on Valentine’s Day, we want to say to Barbara Riley, Holly Riley, Micki Pelfrey, Kelly Elliott, and Anjeanette Howe we love and appreciate you very much!

CHANGES

Most of you know by now, Dan Keeton announced his departure a few weeks ago to pursue his life-long dream of starting a non-profit agency for childhood victims of abuse. So, we’ve been sifting through all sorts of applications and audition mp3 files to locate a new tenor. We do not have any announcement to make at the present time, but those of you who seeing Gold City in the next couple of weeks will be seeing and hearing a new face and voice on stage. Robert Fulton is riding the bus for a while with us during our transition period. He’s got an amazing voice with a super high range. We’re not sure what fans are going to love more–his musical ability or his great personality. You decide while he’s visiting on the Gold City bus for a while as our tenor search winds down.

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

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations." -Chuck Swindoll

THIS WEEK

Gold City will be on the Singing At Sea cruise from Feb. 11-15 this week, but we will keep you updated on all the latest news via Facebook. Make sure you "like" our page, "Gold City Quartet" today! Have a great week!

CONCERTS

For our full schedule or more information, please visit www.bsaworld.com

"Revolution Tour" Featuring the Dove Brothers Quartet and the Freemans

We have Two "Revolution Tour" dates this week Featuring the Dove Brothers Quartet with the Dove Brothers Band and the Freemans!

Thursday April 28th at 7:00
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church
State Road, NC
&
Friday April 29th 7:00pm
Tar Heel Variety Theater
Chicowinity, NC

We would love to see you there!
The Dove Brothers Quartet

The Freemans Nominated for 3 SGM Fan Fair Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (March 15, 2011) – Southern Gospel favorites The Freemans have received three nominations in the 2011 SGM Fan Fair Awards. The SGM FanFair Awards nominees were announced earlier this month in a press release announcement.

The Freemans collectively received a nomination for Favorite Song of the Year (for their #1 hit “The Father & the Son”). Meanwhile, group matriarch Chris Freeman landed two individual nominations – Favorite Alto and Naomi Sego Living Legend Award.

The group won Favorite Song (for “Three Rugged Crosses”) and Favorite Alto (Chris Freeman) at last year’s awards ceremony.

“WOW! What a great surprise for us,” mentioned Chris Freeman. “We are so honored that our friends continue to name us among their favorites! Thank you to everyone who placed a vote for us! It means the world to us!”

The nominees in the SGM FanFair Awards were chosen by the readers of Christian Voice Magazine and attendees of the SGM FanFair. The winners for the awards will be announced on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the 7th Annual SGM FanFair.

For more information on how to vote, visit http://www.sgmfanfair.com .

These nominations come on the heels of the group’s impressive six nominations in the upcoming 2011 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. The group earned nominations for Song of the Year and Country Song of the Year (also for “The Father & the Son”), Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year (for Evidence), and Best Live Performer. Chris Freeman also garnered her first nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year this year as well.

The Freemans recently scored their latest #1 single with the lyric driven and poignant song “The Father & the Son.” Penned by celebrated songwriter Dianne Wilkinson, “The Father & the Son” spent four consecutive weeks at #1 on the AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) Top 40 Weekly Chart – the Southern Gospel’s most watched and respected weekly radio report.

“The Father & the Son” is the debut single from The Freeman’s much-anticipated new recording – Evidence. Four years in the making, Evidence is truly The Freemans’ most transparent and emotional release to date. Evidence features songs that were chosen in response to four pivotal years for the group, which were mired with multiple family deaths and extremely personal losses for individual group members. Those events took the group on an emotional journey that resonates throughout the new recording.

Evidence is now available at concert events and on The Freemans’ website.

To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com. You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/thefreemans .

About The Freemans
The Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

The Freemans Land 6 Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Award Nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (January 26, 2011) – Southern Gospel favorites The Freemans have received six nominations in the 2011 Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards.

Receiving more nominations than they ever have in a single year, The Freemans landed nods for Song of the Year and Country Song of the Year (for “The Father & the Son”), Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year (for Evidence), and Best Live Performer. In addition, the group’s lead vocalist Chris Freeman earned her first Female Vocalist of the Year nomination.

“We are so honored by these nominations,” mentioned Darrell Freeman of The Freemans. “All of The Unthanks and the staff at AbsolutelyGospel.com have been so good to us and our ministry. We are thankful and humbled by these nominations!”

The nominations for the Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards were chosen by the staff of AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) and other select members of the media. Fans will get a chance to vote for their favorites in over 20 categories beginning on February 1, 2011.

The Absolutely Gospel (SGN) Music Awards will be handed out at a live ceremony on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, TN. The event is tentatively scheduled to be streamed live like last year. Performers, hosts, and event sponsors are still being confirmed. More details on the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards will be announced at a later date.

The Freemans recently scored their latest #1 single with the lyric driven and poignant song “The Father & the Son.” Penned by celebrated songwriter Dianne Wilkinson, “The Father & the Son” spent four consecutive weeks at #1 on the AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) Top 40 Weekly Chart – the Southern Gospel’s most watched and respected weekly radio report.

“The Father & the Son” is the debut single from The Freeman’s much-anticipated new recording – Evidence. Four years in the making, Evidence is truly The Freemans’ most transparent and emotional release to date. Evidence features songs that were chosen in response to four pivotal years for the group, which were mired with multiple family deaths and extremely personal losses for individual group members. Those events took the group on an emotional journey that resonates throughout the new recording.

Evidence is now available at concert events and on The Freemans’ website.

To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com. You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/thefreemans .

About The Freemans
The Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

The Freemans Score Latest #1 Hit

“The Father & the Son” Continues to Rise On Several Key Charts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (November 24, 2010) – Southern Gospel favorites The Freemans have scored their latest #1 single with the lyric driven and poignant new single “The Father & the Son.”

Penned by celebrated songwriter Dianne Wilkinson, “The Father & the Son” has reached the #1 position for a second consecutive week on the AbsolutelyGospel.com (formerly SoGospelNews.com) Top 40 Weekly Chart – the Southern Gospel’s most watched and respected weekly radio report.

“This song has instantly become one of our most requested songs in concert,” mentioned Chris Freeman of The Freemans. “The message is resonating with listeners and the people that are coming out to our concerts. We are so grateful that radio has gotten behind this song!”

“The Father & the Son” is also quickly rising on other respected industry charts – rising from #28 to #19 for the upcoming January 2011 edition of the Singing News Top 80 Chart and coming in at #10 for the December issue of Christian Voice Magazine’s Top 100 Southern Gospel chart.

“The Father & the Son” is the debut single from The Freeman’s much-anticipated new recording – Evidence. Four years in the making, Evidence is truly The Freemans most transparent and emotional release to date. Evidence features songs that were chosen in response to four pivotal years for the group, which were mired with multiple family deaths and extremely personal losses for individual group members. Those events took the group on an emotional journey that resonates throughout the new recording.

Evidence is now available at concert events and on The Freemans’ website.

To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com. You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/thefreemans .

About The Freemans
The Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

The Freemans Grace the Cover of SGN Scoops Digital

Group Debuts New Song From Much Anticipated New Album at 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration


NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Popular Southern Gospel artist The Freemans grace the cover of the highly popular internet magazine SGN Scoops Digital this month. The cover story, written by Southern Gospel journalist Lorraine Walker, is a two-part story that covers the group’s history and motivation.

Darrell Freeman of The Freemans said, “We were very excited when we were contacted by the magazine about being their cover story this month. We love getting to talk to folks and meeting new people. Lorraine was very gracious, and we have enjoyed the feedback from the article so far.”

In addition, the group talked at length about their new release – the follow-up to their most critically-acclaimed release to date – Eyes On the Prize.

“We are so excited about this new record,” mentioned Chris Freeman. “These songs are just dripping with God’s anointing. We can’t wait to see how He works through this new album.”

The Freemans debuted a new song from the release last week at the 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration in which they were nominated for four awards. The song, titled “The Father and the Son,” was penned by award-winning songwriter Dianne Wilkinson and received a standing ovation the night of the performance.

Chris Freeman said, “The material that we are already staging is just getting an incredible response already. To see our own peers as well as the fans get behind the new material like this is just amazing. We are so grateful that God continues to use our ministry after all these years.”

“Since the awards were streamed this year, we have gotten a multitude of positive reactions to the song,” mentioned Darrell Freeman. “Thousands of people got to hear the song for the first time – and we are so thankful to the SGN Music Awards for allowing us the opportunity to perform on their excellent show.”

The new, currently untitled release has a tentative street date of May 2010. More information on that will be released at a later date.

To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com.

You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55933096539.

About The Freemans
The Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

The Freemans Nominated for 3 SGM FanFair Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southern Gospel favorites The Freemans were recently greeted with news that they have been nominated for three SGM FanFair Awards. The SGM FanFair Awards nominees were announced this week in a press release announcement.

The Freemans collectively received a nomination for Favorite Song of the Year (for their #1 hit “Three Rugged Crosses”). Meanwhile, group matriarch Chris Freeman landed two individual nominations – Favorite Alto and Naomi Sego Living Legend Award.

“We are absolutely honored to be nominated for these awards,” mentioned Chris Freeman. “We’ve been on the road a long time, and it’s such a blessing to know that we have such great friends who continue to support this ministry! Thanks to all who placed a voted for us!”

The nominees in the SGM FanFair Awards were chosen by the readers of Christian Voice Magazine and attendees of the SGM FanFair. The winners for the awards will be announced on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at the 6th Annual SGM FanFair.

For more information on how to vote, visit http://www.sgmfanfair.com .

These nominations come on the heels of the group’s nominations in the upcoming 2010 SGN Music Awards. The group earned their third consecutive nomination for Country Song of the Year (also for “Three Rugged Crosses”) in addition to landing first time nominations in Special Event Project of the Year (for Christmas Memories), and Best Live Performer. Darrell Freeman also earned his third consecutive nomination for Producer of the Year (Artist).

The Freemans have been in the studio working on the follow-up to the award-winning Eyes On the Prize album. More information will be released on that at a later date.

To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com.

You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55933096539.

About The Freemans
The Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

The Freemans Honored with 4 SGN Music Award Nominations

The Freemans Honored with 4 SGN Music Award Nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Popular Southern Gospel artist The Freemans were honored last week to receive four nominations in the 2010 SGN Music Awards. Nominees were announced last Thursday on SoGospelNews.com – host of the popular awards program.
The Freemans received nominations in a variety of categories. The group’s Top 10 hit – “Three Rugged Crosses” – earned the family their third consecutive nomination for Country Song of the Year (the group won the award in 2008 for the record-breaking #1 hit “He Chose Me”). Group patriarch Darrell Freeman also landed his third consecutive nomination for Producer of the Year (Artist). The group’s Christmas release – Christmas Memories – received a nomination for Special Event Project of the Year. (Darrell Freeman also received another nomination for producing that project.) Collectively, the group received their first Best Live Performer nomination – an award that is highly respected among other performers and fans.
Deon Unthank of SoGospelNews.com said, “Most of what makes The Freemans so beloved in this industry is their live shows. They have an infectious energy that fans have come to love. They are most deserving of this nomination – especially after utilizing more of the family in their vocals and arrangements.”
“We have to say ‘Thank You’ to the Unthanks and staff at SoGospelNews.com,” mentioned Chris Freeman of The Freemans. “We are blessed to have such great group of people so devoted to Southern Gospel music.”
The SGN Music Award nominees are chosen by the staff of SoGospelNews.com and select members of the Southern Gospel media and community. Starting on February 1, 2010 – fans will get the chance to vote for their favorite songs, albums, and artists in Southern Gospel music. To see a complete list of nominees – visit http://www.sogospelnews.com/ .
The 2010 SGN Music Awards Celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at River of Life Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. The event is free to the public.
The Freemans will be entering the studio this month to begin work on the follow-up to the award-winning Eyes On the Prize album. More information will be released on that at a later date.
To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com/.
You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55933096539.
About The FreemansThe Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.

The Freemans Unveil New Website

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Popular Southern Gospel artist The Freemans are proud to announce the unveiling of their new, fully-update website. The new page went live this month and was designed by the staff of SSE Design Group, the web publishing and internet promotions division of SSE Group, Inc.
Darrell Freeman of The Freemans said, “We have been so pleased with the work that SSE has done for our group. This new site is top-notch, and we are more than happy with it! Everyone should check it out!”
“The Freemans are some of the most easy-going and fun people to work with,” mentioned Amy Marie Unthank of SSE Group, Inc. “They communicate what they want and how they want it done. What a blessing to have a client who has such a grip on their image and what they want to portray about their ministry online!”
The site is an exhaustive telling of The Freemans and the group’s ministry. It features a biography, contact information, a photo gallery, schedules, product information and more.
To visit the newly designed website of The Freemans, visit http://www.the-freemans.com/.
The Freemans have been in the studio recording their follow-up to the award-winning release Eyes On the Prize – which featured the #1 hits “He Found Me” and “Three Rugged Crosses.” More information on that release will be announced at a later date.
You can also visit the group’s MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thefreemans07. The group’s Fan Facebook is located at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=55933096539.
About The FreemansThe Freemans are one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed groups. History, experience and spiritual wisdom are three attributes that can be used to describe the foundation of the Freeman ministry. Deeply rooted with family, the Freemans’ experience spans 30+ years. Now in their 20th year of ministry, the Freemans still perform at approximately 250 dates a year, and continue to experience tremendous success.