THE HOPPERS SET TO BEGIN 58 CITY TOUR

(Madison, NC) February 2, 2015 – The Hoppers, GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame members and legendary gospel artists, are gearing up for an exciting year with the announcement of their 58 City Tour! The tour finds the talented family group continuing their partnership with talent agent and tour producer Israel Berry, President/CEO of The Berry Agency to present this concert experience.

The tour will feature The Hoppers along with a choir (in select cities), special memories and moments as they celebrate fifty-eight years of music ministry. Gospel music lovers can expect a very unique and exciting evening with America's favorite family as they take a musical trip down memory lane.

The first leg of the tour begins on Friday, February 20 and concerts are set to be presented throughout the entire year.

All tour dates for this special tour can be found at www.TheHoppers.com.

Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers - known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music - have been singing to global audiences for over 55 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York’s Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as in Israel, Europe and Africa. Their unique blend of harmonies and song choices have created a legacy of musical excellence embraced by leading pastors and event organizers. Known as America’s Favorite Family of Gospel Music, they are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming videos and tours, and their recordings frequently land near the top of the BILLBOARD sales charts and The Singing News radio charts.

In 2012, the group was inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame alongside Aretha Franklin, Ricky Skaggs, Love Song, Rex Humbard, and Dallas Holm.

Comprised today of family members Claude & Connie, son Dean and his wife, Kim, and son Mike Hopper, The Hoppers were formed in 1957 in the rural-farm town of Madison, NC, and have grown continuously for decades, touching countless lives around the world. A cancer survivor, Connie has been honored with the prestigious Marvin Norcross Award, in addition to numerous industry and fan honors; and she has been inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Sons Dean and Mike have continued the family legacy with their musical talents and business abilities; and Kim, Dean's wife, hails from her own nationally acclaimed musical family, The Greenes. She is noted for the excitement she brings to any live performance, and her unmistakable, rafter-ringing soprano vocals have taken The Hoppers to new heights for many years.

The Hoppers are celebrating over 5 DECADES of music excellence - don't miss this chance to catch America's favorite family of Gospel music, THE HOPPERS!

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First Leg Dates for The Hoppers 58 City Tour

Friday Feb 20, 2015 - Conway, SC - Langston Baptist - 7 PM
Saturday Feb 21, 2015 - Aiken, SC - Millbrook Baptist - 6 PM
Sunday Feb 22, 2015 - Greeneville, TN - First Church of God - Greeneville 6 PM
Thursday Feb 26, 2015 - Muscle Shoals, AL - Woodward Ave Baptist Church - 7 PM
Friday Feb 27, 2015 - Columbia, KY - Adair County High School - 7 PM
Saturday Feb 28, 2015 - Moss Pt., MS - Three Rivers Assembly of God - 7 PM
Sunday March 1, 2015 - Jacksonville, FL - First Coast Baptist Church - 5 PM

Connie Update:
Hey everyone! The Lord has blessed Connie with good reports. Pathology came back clear so now it's just  healing, rest and recuperation. We thank you all so very much for your thoughts and prayers, and kindly ask that they continue until her body is back to 100 percent.
Blessings,
The Hoppers

Great Report About Connie Hopper

Great Report About Connie Hopper

Pathology report has come back clear! Just rest & recovery from here on out! Thank you for #prayingforConnie !

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A Note From Connie Hopper

From Connie Hopper, August 24, 2014

Dear Friends,

I just wanted to drop a note of gratitude for your kindness and encouragement throughout the years. With respect to that unmatched support, I wish to respond to recent inquiries and concerns.

Simply put, during my annual mammogram, the doctor discovered a small malignant mass. Because of our family’s past experience with this disease and knowing the emotional toll it can take, they asked that we postpone a few concerts as to be with me during the time of my tests. Nothin’ like good family support.

Yes, plans of surgery are already in motion and all doctors are beyond optimistic! Oswald Chambers wrote, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.”

We greatly appreciate your understanding of any time off I may need to take, and sincerely covet your prayers.

Once more, I thank you.
Connie Hopper

Tune-In Alert

Nashville, TN (July 21, 2014) Don't miss this exciting new season of The Music City Show airing Thursday, July 24th at 7PM CST featuring the ever popular family group the Hoppers. Known for their appearances on the Gaither Homecoming videos and winning several Gospel Music awards they will be sharing the program along with Host Tim Lovelace and The Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon. The Music City Show is viewed weekly on the RFD-TV channel.

The Positive Cowboy, Jim Sheldon, is one of the most popular regular features on the program. His hymns and patriotic songs uplift and inspire the audience. The humor and variety of host Tim Lovelace keeps the show interesting and entertaining.

The link below will give you a preview of this next exciting show:

http://youtu.be/aQbfh1kcN1o

The Music City Show is a series based in Nashville, TN – America’s favorite music city. The show has many elements of Nashville that people love, namely a live band, talented artists and comedic entertainment. It is likened unto The Tonight Show, with comedy segments, a guest host, and a beautiful cityscape backdrop. RFD-TV's channel's name is a reference to Rural Free Delivering, the name for the United States Postal Service's system of delivering mail directly to rural patrons. Production and uplinking facilities for RFD-TV are located at Northstar Studios in Nashville, TN while the channel's corporate and national sales office are based in Omaha, Nebraska.

July 2014 SGNScoops Magazine

In this month of family vacations, celebrating freedom and enjoying summer, we hope you take a moment to see what we’ve done on SGN Scoops! We present to you a magazine filled with freedom, hope and all that is good in today’s Southern Gospel and Christian Country music!
July brings a whole host of features, including our cover story on America’s Favorite Gospel Music Family, The Hoppers. Craig Harris takes an in-depth look at the past, present and future of The Hoppers through the eyes of each of the family. Learn why Claude is smiling more these days and Karlye is studying hard. Read about Dean’s and Michael’s role in the group business and why Kim is humbled by her career. Take a close look at the ‘Mother’s Heart’ of Connie Hopper and why she smiles even more widely at the thought of what may be in store for Lexus. A terrific summer read!!
Dixie Phillips fills us in on another of Southern Gospel’s families, the Wilbanks; Marcie Gray tells us all about the Southern Gospel Music Associations’ Hall Of Fame and new contributor Dan Duncan interviews Christian Country artist James Payne. Speaking of Christian Country, don’t miss Natalie Taylor’s first-hand account of Red Roots’ appearance at Creation Festival NE 2014.
Jennifer Campbell shares her experience as part of a short-term missions trip to New York City. Lorraine Walker highlights Triumphant, who have just released a new praise CD, and Cross Pointe, whose new video can be seen on the right of the SGN Scoops website.
Don’t miss the activities of Lou Wills Hildreth as she shares her Love, Life and Legends column; David Staton’s ‘Can You Handle The Truth;” life moment devotions by Dr. Jeff Steele, Kelly Nelon Clark and Sherry Anne; and the must-read Younger Perspective by Erin Stevens who interviews Riley Harrison Clarke. Lorraine also brings us closer look at D.A. Callaway, the man behind Silver Dollar City’s Southern Gospel Picnic!
Other highlights include ‘Event Planner’, a concert review of the Karen Peck and New River Homecoming by Lynn Mills; super New Music reviews by our own Sandi Duncan Clark; and the new DJ Spotlight by everyone’s favorite southern DJ, Vonda Easley. And don’t miss Sandi’s “Letter From…” in the first part of the magazine.
Our publisher, Rob Patz, gets to the heart of things with a few thoughts on ‘Freedom’ in his Publisher’s Point. He also gets to interview his good friend, Pauline Patterson, in his column, ‘What America Wants To Know About…”.
Laurette Willis brings our thoughts back from summer sloth to healthy activities with her column, ‘Present Your Bodies.’
All this plus a Creekside Update, SGN Scoops Top 100 and much, much more! Read what is encouraging, uplifting, creative and gifted about our Christian artists and their ministries.

We hope you have time this month to put your feet up on your lounger, grab your iced tea (or coffee!) and open up SGN Scoops July magazine. You won’t be sorry!

Also Find More Southern Gospel News Here

SGN Scoops Digital Magazine February Issue Now Available

February 2014 Southern Gospel News Magazine

We are excited to present the February issue of SGNScoops Magazine. Gracing the cover this month is Legacy Five. Staff writer, Craig Harris wrote an in-depth article about their latest ministry developments. Also featured this month’s issue are the ministries of Mallory Ledford, the McClellan Sisters, and Eli Fortner. This issue includes several special interest stories. Megan Owens shares her story of miraculous healing, Chris and Darrell Freemen share their love story and songwriter Diane Wilkinson shares her journey of writing Gospel Music. Get a front row seat view of the Crabb Family Reunion Birmingham Concert as well as the Mark 209 and the Hoppers recent concerts. Rhonda Frye and Angela Griffin share concert reviews put on by Global Promotions. Don’t miss David Staton’s column, “Can you Handle The Truth,” or Laurette’s “Christian Fitness,” or Lou Hildreth’s “Life, Love and Legends.” Boost your faith with great devotions from Sherry Anne and Dr. Jeff Steele. We also welcome Kelly Nelon to the Scoops Staff this month. She will be sharing monthly devotions. Catch the latest music reviews, and a wonderful article regarding a Gospel Music bus driver’s perspective. All of this and more for FREE! Wow… This is a great month! Read and share with your friends, family and fans.

Read it here!

LIMITED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR LORETTA LYNN'S GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL!

All-Star Lineup featuring Mark Lowry, Hoppers, Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Sneed Family, Rambo McGuire and more Set To Take The Stage at Loretta Lynn Ranch in Historic Hurricane Mills, TN

Loretta Lynn Performing Saturday, September 28, 2013

(Nashville, Tenn.) – A limited number of tickets are still available for the inaugural Loretta Lynn's Gospel Music Festival set to be held September 28 - 29, 2013 at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in historic Hurricane Mills, TN. Organizers report the event is nearing SOLD OUT status!

Scheduled to appear during the two-day event are Mark Lowry, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Gold City, Rambo-McGuire, The Singing Cookes, The Freemans, Brian Free & Assurance, Michael Combs, Archie Watkins & Smoky Mountain Reunion, and The Sneed Family.

Loretta Lynn will appear on Saturday, September 28, 2013 performing a rare set of Gospel music flavored with some of her biggest hits. The hills will ring with the glorious sounds during the two-day inspirational event as music lovers converge onto the ranch.

For those arriving early on Friday night, September 27, 2013, there will be a special bon-fire and sing-a-long beginning at 8:00 PM.

Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN is the perfect destination for this amazing weekend of Gospel music. The full service RV park features primitive camping, pools, canoeing, paddle boats and more. Guests can also tour Loretta’s plantation home, the Butcher Holler Home Place, and her brand-new 18,000 square foot “Coal Miner’s Daughter” museum.

Tickets are on sale now and more information can be found online at LorettaLynn.com or by calling the ranch at 931-296-7700.

Karen Peck and New River To Appear At Gatlinburg Gathering

From Karen Peck and New River's email newsletter:

Join us for an exciting, life changing event!!

Abraham Productions presents: Gatlinburg Gathering (July 3-6)
Gatlinburg Convention Center

Click here for more information.
abrahamproductions.net

Uplifting Gospel Concerts with inspirational messages
July 3-6, 2013 7pm nightly

Friday Afternoon Showcase (1-3pm)
Bowling Family - Browns - Soul'd Out Quartet
Speaker: Michael Booth

Sunday Morning Worship Service (9-11am)
2nd Generation - Josh & Ashley Franks - Victoria Huggins
Hoppers - Whisnants
Speaker: Evg. Jack Lassiter

We are very excited about our concert dates this year. We would love to see you!! Bring lots of friends with you and come join us for a wonderful time of worship!

Thanks for your prayers. We love y'all!!:)
Karen
Check our schedule for details!
(http://www.karenpeckandnewriver.com/tour/)
Friday, June 28 – Tulsa, OK 7pm
Saturday, June 29 – Harrison, AR – 6:30pm
Sunday, June 30 – Vaiden, MS – 6:00pm

Copyright (C) 2013 Karen Peck and New River All rights reserved.


Karen Peck and New River
PO Box 2078
Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

Praisefest, Niagara!--INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!

Praisefest is a 3 day, 4 session event with evening sessions beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday Evenings. Morning sessions begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and will conclude by 1:00 PM.

Artist featured will be, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Hoppers, Triumphant Quartet, Heading Home Trio, Speaker Dr. David Jeremiah and comedian Tim Lovelace!

Please make plans to join us. Group packages are available for groups of 20 or more. Call 423-239-6262 to make your reservation today!

*Tickets for individual sessions are now available for purchase for $35 per person!

RESERVATION PRICES:
Standard Reserved Seating: $129.00

Gold Circle Reserved Seating: $169.00 (VERY LIMITED!)

Hotel Packages available! To make your reservation or for more information call: (423) 239-6262


So much to do, we couldn't fit it all in this email! Click here for all the details.

For an SGM Radio feature on Praisefest Niagara with comments from the participants, click on http://www.sgmradio.com/2013/04/26/canadians-welcome-praisefest-niagara/

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

Praisefest Niagara Falls 2013 - Don't Miss It

Praisefest is a 3 day, 4 session event with evening sessions beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday Evenings. Morning sessions begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and will conclude by 1:00 PM.

Artists featured will be, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Hoppers, Triumphant Quartet, Heading Home Trio, Torchmen, Speaker Dr. David Jeremiah and comedian Tim Lovelace!

There will also be a OPTIONAL UPGRADE for the "Best Of Ontario" matinee program to be held on Friday, May 24th at 4:00 PM in the same auditorium. You can pre-purchase tickets for the matinee by calling or doing it at the time of reservation.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, CAN

ScotiaBank Convention Center
Address 6815 Stanley Avenue

Standard Reserved Seating: $129.00 USD

Gold Circle Reserved Seating: $169.00 USD (VERY LIMITED!)

OPTIONAL "Best of Ontario" Matinee, Friday May 24th : $15.00 USD (GENERAL SEATING)

Hotel Packages available! To make your reservation or for more information call:

(423) 239-6262 | Click here for all the details!

Morning sessions begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and will conclude by 1:00 PM. Packages including lodging will include accomodations at the Gateway Mariott Hotel located directly across from the convention center. The total cost is based on the number of people in each room and includes 2 nights lodging (Thursday 5/23 through Saturday 5/25), hotel taxes, service charges and reserved seating at all Praisefest sessions.

“Conference Only” pricing does not include lodging. All rates listed are “per person”. Group packages are available for groups of 20 or more. One person must make reservations for the entire group by calling 423-239-6262. Pricing is based on US Dollars.
Hotel reservations are on a “first-come, first-served” basis. No meals are included and a continental breakfast is not guaranteed. We will advise the hotel of any special requests, such as non-smoking rooms, handicapped rooms, or near friends, but we can not guarantee the hotel will honor the request.


All seats are reserved. Seating assignments are made upon full payment. Seating charges (Gold Circle $169, Standard Reserved $129) are non-refundable. Hotel packages are non-refundable if cancelled within 120 days of the event. No refunds will be issued for early checkout. If you are forced to cancel, at your request, we will attempt to resell your seating package. If we succeed in selling your seating package, we will issue a full refund less a $25 per person service fee.

The hotel and convention center may charge parking fees.

There will be a optional “ticketed” matinee on Friday afternoon of the festival on May 24th held at 4:00 PM in the same convention center.This matinee “The Best of Ontario” will be hosted by the TORCHMEN and will feature the KINGSWAY QUARTET, CHAPELAIRES, DAVE RANDELL, ADVOCATE and HEADING HOME TRIO .

The cost is $15.00, and will be general admission seating and is a “optional” ticket or upgrade to the reservation package.

Hoppers Bring Glad Tidings Tour To Select Cities

Nashville, TN - Christmas is a time for family, and America’s favorite family of Gospel music, The Hoppers, is pleased to announce their "Glad Tidings Tour" is off to a great start. Sharing sounds of the season along with Hopper favorites, this limited tour run highlights the exquisite harmonies of this legendary family ministry.

Connie Hopper shared: “Many of our finest and most precious moments of life happen during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays when family and friends are gathered together. It’s our family’s pleasure to share this special time of year with our friends on the road.”

“We love to engage and include the audience in this special season - everyone seems to love it,” comments Dean Hopper. “We’ve been blessed to see capacity crowds these first few nights and it’s always encouraging to see friends come out to enjoy this season with us.”

The Hoppers - 2012 GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees - maintain a heavy touring schedule, performing on the Gaither Homecoming video series, at the National Quartet Convention, at the Great Western Gospel Music Fan Festival, at the Cove and at Singing in the Sun in addition to around 150 solo dates annually.

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.
THE HOPPERS “GLAD TIDINGS” TOUR SELECT TOUR DATES:

Nov. 29 Short Gap, WV
Frankfort, WV 6 PM

Nov. 30 Franklin, NC
Smokey Mt. Ctr. Perf. Arts 7 PM

Dec. 1 Jackson, TN
Englewood BC 6:30 PM

Dec. 2 Lynchburg, VA
Tree Of Life Ministries 5 PM

Dec. 6 Lexington, NC
Edward C. Smith Civic Ctr. 7 PM

Dec. 7 Cataswba, NC
Olivet BC 7 PM

Dec. 8 Danville, VA
River Oak COG 6 PM

Dec 9 Huber Heights, OH
New Beginnings Church 6 PM

For more information on these dates and The Hoppers, visit:
www.TheHoppers.com
www.Facebook.com/TheHoppersOfficial
www.Twitter.com/HoppersMusic

Singing In The Sun 2013 Tickets On Sale Today

Singing in the Sun 2013

Tickets Go On Sale For Singing In The Sun 2013
Officially Thursday,September 27 at 10:00 am Eastern

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.

Hoppers On The Cover OF SGNScoops Magazine

We are very excited to present September 2011 Scoops Magazine! Our theme this month revolves around the faithfulness of God. September’s issue is jammed packed with news, inspiration and a lot more! We are celebrating “gold” with the Hoppers as they celebrate 50 years of marriage and over 50 years of ministry. We are also featuring Wilburn and Wilburn, Tribute Quartet, Hannah Webb and the Journeymen. This issue includes a fan concert review of the Mark Trammell Quartet, new music reviews on The Collingsworth Family, New Ground, Mike Upright and the Stephens. The Hallelujah Supper Club is remembered, the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion is highlighted plus a whole lot more! Special thanks to our entire Scoops staff for a magazine well done! Enjoy this month’s magazine and share with your friends! Click Here

The Best Of The Hoppers Rockets Up Billboard Charts

NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 10, 2010) – Just one week after its long-awaited release, The Gaither Gospel Series: The Best of The Hoppers made an impressive debut, with the DVD soaring all the way to #2 on Billboard’s video chart while the CD entered the Billboard Heatseeker chart at #4. Additionally, the CD entered the Nielsen SoundScan Southern Gospel chart at #1 and the Contemporary Christian chart at #10.

One of the most awarded and respected groups in southern Gospel music, The Hoppers have spent more than 50 years recording Gospel music and traveling worldwide, performing fan favorites like “Jerusalem,” “Yes I Am,” “Shoutin’ Time” and “Yahweh,” to name a few of the 18 tracks found on this new collection.

The Best of the Hoppers, hosted by Bill Gaither, highlights many of the group’s unforgettable and heartwarming performances from the Homecoming Series over the past two decades. Claude, Connie, Dean, Kim and Mike Hopper crack open the family scrapbook with never-been-seen-before family insights as they re-trace their extraordinary musical journey.

"For 50 years, we've put our heart and soul into the messages of our songs,” recalls group member Connie Hopper, “and we’ve worked to make those lyrics translate onto our videos." Dean Hopper, a second generation member added: "As I looked back over this list of songs and the memories they bring to mind, I experienced a ‘chills-up-your-spine moment’ as I considered all of the opportunities we have had. We couldn't be more grateful."

The Best of The Hoppers aired as a part of a television feature on Great American Country (GAC), the RFD Network, TBN, Daystar, FamilyNet, Gospel Music Television, Gospel Music Channel, Liberty, CTN, Total Living Network (TLN) and Crossroads & Vision Television in Canada among other outlets.
The Best of the Hoppers (Gaither Music Group), distributed by EMI CMG Distribution, is available online and everywhere Christian music is sold. For further information, visit www.thehoppers.com.

Hoppers TV Show to Air Dec 26

The Hoppers TV show will air on the Sky Angel Network December 26 @ 8:00 PM (Christmas Episode) & 8:30PM (Calming the storm Episode) *All times are EST. If you receive the Sky Angel Network or you know of someone who does, please tune in and watch The Hoppers Show 12-26-09 from 8:00-9:00PM EST. And a repeat from 11:00-12:00am. Sky Angel Network (Angel Two) Channel 102