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Happenings in Southern Gospel this week, 1/23/2022:

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Happy birthday this week to Bradley Littlejohn of Paid in Full!

This week the Perrys announced Jamie Streetman has joined the group just before their recording of a project they hope to release mid-year.

Due to, “unforeseen circumstances,” 11th Hour has canceled a concert set for February 2nd and 3rd.  The cancelation has opened up the dates on the group’s available concert schedule.

Texas Gospel Canada is saddened to report the passing of Angel Borden, wife of former Gold City bass guitarist Adam Borden.

The Erwins had unforeseen issues come up leading to cancellation of set concerts January 21 & 23.

The Isaacs canceled concerts planed for Jan 21 & 22 due to weather conditions.

Happy 27th Anniversary to Scott and Rachel of  The Kramers!

McKamey Legacy this week announced the group has signed a contract with Horizon Records and will release a new song on February 4!

Tonja Rose had to move a concert originally scheduled for Jan 23 to the following weekend due to weather conditions.

Sunday Drive’s next release is set for January 28. The single is titled Grace & Goodness.

Reported crimes against the church in North America this week 1/23/2022

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This is a list of this week’s reported crimes against Christian congregations and church property in North America. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  These are only those that have come to our attention through media reports.

Reported crimes against congregations in North America were low this week. It is our hope that this is not because most are unknown, but that attacks on the Christian church were few.

A cathedral in Tallahassee, Florida held a dedication service after renovations were completed following a 2019 arson. WCTV reports Seth Johnson, 32, pleaded no contest to an arson charge that severely damaged the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee.

The search for vandals who caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to a church in North Alabama continues.  WHNT TV released video of some of the damage along with information about the effort to identify the criminals. Fox54 reports the vandals will face charges of burglary and criminal mischief.

Jamie Streetman joins The Perrys

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Nashville, TN (January 18, 2022) – The Perrys are thrilled to announce the addition of Jamie Streetman. Jamie is joining the legendary group just as they head into the studio for their next recording on StowTown Records, set to release mid-2022. The first single from this upcoming album will debut on Southern Gospel radio in February and will be available on all digital music platforms on February 18, 2022.

At 29, Jamie has become a familiar voice in gospel music circles, having performed with Paul’s Journey, Master’s Promise and most recently with The Griffith Family. A native of Lufkin, TX, Jamie currently lives in Nashville, TN. He shares, “I count it an honor to be entrusted to carry on the legacy that my predecessors have established before me with The Perrys. I’m excited about this new season and am looking forward to all that it brings!”

In 2021, The Perrys celebrated their 50th year of continuously sharing the message of the Gospel through their powerful music ministry. While recent years have brought a myriad of challenges, the Perrys have felt loved and supported and are ready for this new chapter in their story. “The Perrys are very blessed and honored to have Jamie as a part of our team,” says Libbi Perry Stuffle. “We feel that he will be a great asset to the group and will fit in perfectly with us. The Perrys are very excited about the future and what God has in store for us. Our upcoming project, the first since our 2019 release, is even more exciting with this new group in place.”

For the latest information on The Perrys and to find out when they will be in your area, be sure to follow them on social media.

Scotty Inman Partners with Main Street: Announces Solo Project

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Nashville, TN (January 17th, 2022) –Award winning vocalist and member of Triumphant Quartet, Scotty Inman is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a solo project as part of a new partnership with Main Street Music & Entertainment.

While his nearly two decade tenure with the fan-favorite Triumphant Quartet has afforded him opportunities too numerous to count, the 4-time BMI awarded singer/songwriter found himself with a considerable catalog of songs personal to him; songs about faith, family and life. 

“I have been blessed to have cuts by not only Triumphant, but several other artists within the genre. However, I realized that some of the songs were messages that I needed to share myself,” shares Scotty Inman.  “A solo project is the perfect opportunity to speak my heart and produce music that might not fit the mold of what I do with Triumphant, but I’m excited to branch out and let listeners get a glimpse into another side of who I am!”

The first single from the project, released on Berry Hill Records, will be released on February 1st, 2022.  Entitled ‘Grow Up Slow,’ the song conveys a father’s wish for his children in a way in which every parent or grandparent can identify.  Accompanied by a moving music video, to be released the same day, the single will be available on all digital & streaming platforms, as well as playing on Southern Gospel radio stations across the country.

“I wrote ‘Grow Up Slow’ specifically about my two kids, however I feel as though it is the heart of every parent.  Getting to, not only write this song with Sonya Isaacs Yeary & Becky Isaacs Bowman for my kids, but also being able to feature them in this music video has been incredible,” adds Inman.

The release of the full-length project, Anywhere Jesus Is, is slated for May 13th. 

To stay up-to-date on current happenings, follow Scotty Inman on social media, or visit scottyinman.com.

Reported crimes against the church in North America this week 1/15/2022

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This is a list of this week’s reported crimes against Christian congregations and church property in North America. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list.  These are only those that have come to our attention through media reports.

A Cap-PelĂ© man will be released while authorities prepare an arson charge for a church fire in New Brunswick church. A CBC report says Samuel Jamie Vautour is suspected of causing a fire  last month at the Saint TimothĂ©e Catholic church in Shemogue. Global News reports the building was at least 100 years old.

The congregation of Bell Memorial Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina is repairing vandalism left by criminals who damaged the building during the time the church was meeting virtually. News19 posted photos of shattered glass, bb pellets in walls and tipped over furniture.  WOLO television reports the church has been vandalized twice in the past two weeks.

A Colorado woman is charged this week with a hate crime for vandalism police say she left at a Catholic cathedral in October. The Denver Channel reports Madeline Ann Cramer, 26, spray painted references to Satan and what is described as a “homophobic slur” on church property. The District Attorney told the Denver Gazzette the graffiti include messages, “consistent with anti-Christian bias.” The Denver Post reports the criminal act caused around $10,000 in damage.

Police in Oregon are investigating what investigators describe as a possible “bias crime” after someone set a Nativity scene on fire at the infant Jesus at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Times reports the motive for the criminal act has not yet been determined.

A report from WHIO TV 7 says a 20-year-old Ohio man is charged with felony arson, vandalism and desecration of a place of worship after police say he intentionally set multiple fire to the nativity scene in front of Hopeland Church and a van that was parked on church property. The Dayton Daily News reports Garrett Scott Cook has a January 20 court hearing for the crime. Police have not released the motive behind the criminal act.

Police in Washington, DC say they have identified a person of interest after a man was caught on video using a hammer to cause “irreparable damage” to a marble statue at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, according to a report from the National Catholic Register. The paper says the statue is valued at $250,000.