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SOUTHERN GOSPEL music is an integral part of the Ozark Mountain Region — and am important part of American heritage.
We have news, events schedules and showtimes. And while we have a focus on the Ozarks, this section is devoted to Southern Gospel music across America!
FEATURED MUSIC:
Below, the Jay Stone Singers perform.
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St. Catharines, Ontario (November 28, 2012) - The Torchmen Quartet from St. Catharines, Ontario were please to accept the 2012 Covenant Award for Southern Gospel Album of the Year at the recent Gospel Music Association Canada event held in Burlington, Ontario. The nominated recording, Step Up, was arranged by Roger Talley and features songwriters Rodney Griffin, Jim Brady, Dave Randall and Richard Ash.
The Southern Ontario male quartet were also nominated for Southern Gospel Song of the Year for their song, "We Sing About A Saviour", written by former member Dave Randall.
”Even though we do what we do to serve the Lord and touch people for Him with our music and words, it is appreciated to be recognized for all the time and work we put in to produce a product,” said Mike Moran, The Torchmen’s manager and baritone singer. “We just pray the Lord will continue to use our products to lift up His name. I wish I had the space to tell you some of the letters and comments we have received over the years from people that the Lord has blessed through our music. We are grateful for the privilege of singing for Him.”
The Gospel Music Association of Canada partnered with Crossroads Television System (CTS) for GMA Canada Week 2012 and the 34th Annual Covenant Awards held at the Crossroads Centre in Burlington and broadcast later on CTS. GMA Canada Week ran from November 4 through 7, 2012, featuring concerts, workshops, showcases and the Covenant Awards. More information on GMA Canada can be found at http://www.gmacanada.ca/ .
The Torchmen Quartet have been singing for over 40 years, becoming Canada’s premier Southern Gospel Quartet and raveling across North America. The Grammy-nominated Torchmen Quartet have been recipients of numerous awards, including the 2010 Covenant Award for Southern Gospel Song Of The Year and the 2007 Southern Gospel Album Of The Year. Current group members include Mike Moran, Jon Hisey, Sandy McGregor and Jeff Tritton. More information on The Torchmen Quartet can be found at http://www.torchqt.com/ .
TAJ ROHR NEWS
Wow! It’s hard to believe that October is here. It is such a beautiful time of year here in Nashville. The days are filled with sunshine and the nights are cool enough for a bonfire. I’m so excited to get back in the swing and be starting the ministry up again. Thank you all for the continued support!
The BRAND NEW SINGLE will be going out to national radio this week. It is from my latest CD , “It’s Time!” and the title is “How Much Longer.“ I think this song is such a timely song that truly asks the question that we all need to answer! So many times we get caught up in business, money, fame, etc…like the little intercessor told me as I was growing up in the Mid Ohio Valley…”only those things that last eternal will matter.” When I think about that, there is only one thing that comes to my mind, people. I believe this great song written by John Darin Rowsey and Gina Vera is very timely and appropriate for America and the world today. My goal is to get this very timely question to all people. Many times we wait upon the Lord but when it comes to the decision as to following Him, He is waiting on us. Time is short and eternity near. I really feel people will be blessed, encouraged and uplifted through it.
Keep in touch with us by adding our Facebook page and checking the website often! I appreciate you, love you with the love of Christ, and am praying for you!
Blessings,
Taj Z. Rohr
Tajrohr.com
NATIONAL QUARTET CONVENTION 2012 AWARD WINNERS (SEPTEMBER 8-14)
FAN CATEGORIES:
Bass Singer of the Year: Eric Bennett, Triumphant Quartet
An individual who has performed primarily as a bass vocalist as a member of a group within the eligibility period.
Baritone Singer of the Year: Jim Brady, Booth Brothers
An individual who has performed primarily as a baritone vocalist as a member of a group within the eligibility period.
Lead Singer of the Year: Ronnie Booth, Booth Brothers
An individual who has performed primarily as a lead vocalist as a member of a group within the eligibility period.
Tenor Singer of the Year: David Phelps, Gaither Vocal Band
An individual who has performed primarily as a tenor vocalist as a member of a group within the eligibility period.
Alto Singer of the Year: Sheri Easter
An individual who has performed primarily as an alto vocalist as a member of a group within the eligibility period.
Soprano Singer of the Year: Kim Hopper, The Hoppers
An individual who has performed primarily as a soprano vocalist as a member of a group within the eligibility period.
Soloist of the Year: Jason Crabb
A male or female vocalist who has performed and recorded primarily as a soloist within the eligibility period.
Male Group of the Year: Booth Brothers
A group that has performed primarily as an all-male group within the eligibility period.
Mixed Group of the Year: The Collingsworth Family
A group that has performed in either a male and female configuration or an all-female configuration within the eligibility period.
Musician of the Year: Kim Collingsworth, The Collingsworth Family
A musician who is known as a solo instrumentalist and who has either performed as a soloist or part of a group within the eligibility period.
Album of the Year: Celebrate Me Home, The Perrys
A full length recording of six or more complete songs, the preponderance of which is Southern Gospel in style and substance that was released within the eligibility period.
Song of the Year: “I Know A Man Who Can”, Greater Vision
A recorded single that was released to radio within the eligibility period. (A song may be eligible if released to radio within the eligibility period even if the recording on which it appears was released outside of the eligibility period.)
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES:
Producer / Arranger of the Year: Lari Goss
A person who has worked in a creative capacity to produce and/or arrange multiple recordings of an exceptionally high quality within the eligibility period.
Concert Promoter of the Year: Bill Gaither
A person who displays exceptional promotion skills and conducts their business fairly and honorably and has promoted at least four concerts within the eligibility period. (Each day of a multi-day event will be considered a concert)
Songwriter of the Year: Dianne Wilkinson
The songwriter whose song(s) have had the most activity on the Singing News radio charts during the eligibility period. This will be determined by a weighted tabulation method rather than voting.
Radio Station of the Year: WBOZ, Nashville, TN
Five nominees determined by a craft committee of radio promotion professionals.
Les Beasley Impact Award: enLighten Radio, Sirius/XM
A currently active individual or company that the professional members of the Southern Gospel Music Guild believe has dramatically impacted the Southern Gospel Music field over any portion of the previous five-year time period.
For more information, visit NATQC.com.
YEAR END FINALE! CELEBRATION NYE
December 31 to January 2, Nashville, Tennessee
Gaylord Opryland Resort
Groups include: Legacy Five, Greater Vision, Collingworth Family, Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, The Isaacs, Freedom Singers, Voices of Life, Ken Davis. Visit LegacyFive.com for more information.
PRAISEFEST BRANSON
March 14-16, Branson, Missouri
The Mansion
Groups include: Greater Vision, Stan Whitmire, Collingsworth Family, Legacy Five, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Mark Trammell Quartet, and Ken Davis. Visit IMCConcerts.com for more information.
PRAISEFEST NIAGARA FALLS
May 23-25, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
ScotiaBank Convention Center
Groups include: Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, Heading Home Trio, Tim Lovelace and Dr. David Jeremiah. Visit PraiseFestNiagara.com for more information.
SOUTHWEST GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
February 28 through March 2, Phoenix, Arizona
Grand Canyon University Arena
Groups include: The Booth Brothers, Legacy Five, The Hoppers, The Martins, Dr. David Jeremiah, Tim Lovelace, and Liberty Quartet. For more information, visit IMCConcerts.com.
MEMPHIS QUARTET SHOW
June 19 through 22, 2012, Memphis, Tennessee
Cook Convention Center
Groups include: Blackwood Brothers, Dixie Echoes, Dixie Melody Boys, Inspirations, Tribute, The Booth Brothers with Gene Mcdonald, Brian Free & Assurance, Gold City, LeFevre Quartet, Legacy Five, Soul’d Out, Dove Brothers, Florida Boys, Harvesters, Kingsmen, Old Paths Quartet, ARchie Watkins & Smoky Mountain Reunion, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Down East Boys, Mark Trammell Quartet, Primitive Quartet. Emcee Duane Garren. For more information, visit QuartetShow.com.
SONYA ISAACS, photo courtesy of Silver Dollar City.
ELVIS PRESLEY — Elvis Presley may have been known as the King of Rock and Roll, but he won his only Grammys for gospel recordings. In 1967, and again in 1974, Presley received Grammy awards for his performance of How Great Thou Art.
He also won a Grammy in 1972 for Best Inspirational Performance (He Touched Me).
MASTERS V — Often called "Gospel's Supergroup," the Masters V originated in 1980 with five legendary gospel superstars.
The founding group include Rosey Rozelle on tenor, James Blackwood as lead, baritone Jake Hess, J.D. Sumner on bass and Hovie Lister at the piano.
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RAMBOS — Consisting of singer-songwriter, Dottie Rambo, her husband Buck, and their daughter Reba, the Rambos' first big hit came in 1967 with He Looked Beyond My Faults. Sung to the tune Londonary Aire (Danny Boy), the words were written by Dottie.
The Rambos, known originally as the Gospel Echoes, were most active during the 1960s and '70s, and were the first gospel group to entertain American troops in Vietnam.
— Gospel Trivia: A Guide To Southern Gospel Music, by Phillip G. Wammack