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Lore Family heads back to the studio

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STAFF REPORTS

The Lore Family travelled to Horizon & Sonlite Records – Crossroads Music in Asheville, NC to begin recording tracks for six new original songs.

A post to the group’s Facebook page says, “This is our first time to record at Crossroads. We’ve worked hard for several months by writing, reviewing, discussing and praying over songs. Greg Bentley and Roger Talley have led the way.”

The Lore Family will record the vocals in a few weeks.

The recording sessions will not keep the family from touring and singing Southern Gospel. The group has a rather busy schedule for the next few months:

March 21: 10:30 AM// First Free Will Baptist Church; Springfield, OH
March 21: 6:00 PM// Grace Baptist; Garrison, KY
March 27: 7:00 PM// Washington Assembly of God; Anderson, IN
March 28: 10:00 AM// Mackey Nazarene; Mackey, IN

April
April 2: 6:30 PM// (Concert with: Satisfied, The Mylon Hayes Family, & The Lore Family) The Willow Event Center; Winchester, OH

April 4: 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM// Rubyville Community Church; Portsmouth, OH

April 10: 6:00 PM// Five Corners Baptist; Wolcottville, IN

April 11: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM// Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church; Wabash, IN

April 11: 6:00 PM// Riverview Community Church; Tippecanoo, IN

April 16: 7:00 PM// Horse Creek Free Will Baptist Church; Naoma, WV

​April 17: Time TBA// Oxford Baptist (Oxford Women’s Worship); Conover, NC

​April 18: 11:00 AM// Connelly Springs Baptist; Connelly, NC

​April 18: 6:00 PM// Glad Tidings Free Will Baptist Church; Asheboro, NC

​April 25: 7:00 PM// Rock Branch; Nitro, WV

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Fake accounts pretend to be Southern Gospel artists

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STAFF REPORTS

Ivan Parker is the latest Southern Gospel singer to find that someone has set up a fake Facebook account in his name.  His real Facebook page shared a reminder on Thursday that one should always use caution on the social media site because imposters are so prevalent.

The Hoppers found similar accounts set up in their name back in December.

Editor’s note: The text below is from a previous story on fraudulent accounts. We are re-posting it here as a reminder.

It’s important to know the real addresses of your favorite group’s social media sites so you don’t fall prey to hucksters who hijack someone else’s good name for nefarious use.  Some imposters ask for cash. Some ask personal questions to get information they can use for identity fraud.  There are many reasons why you should be on guard against scammers who stoop to this.

Look to see if a page is verified. A blue checkmark should appear next to the name of the individual (or Gospel group) if Facebook has confirmed they are who they say they are.  Look at the screen shot of the real Hoppers Facebook page at the top of this article. Notice the blue check? Examine the name of any Facebook page closely; it’s not uncommon for a fake profile to have a wrong spelling or a name that is close but not exactly that of the page they are impersonating. Lastly, and probably most importantly, there’s nothing wrong with asking your kids or grandkids if they can tell if the page is legitimate. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reports seniors are often targeted. The younger generations live on the internet and can often spot the hucksters faster than we.  There’s no shame in asking your son or daughter to look at a page especially if you are planning on buying a CD or make a donation.

It’s important to know that an artist or Gospel Group is a victim too when their name is used by a scammer who is trying to dupe you.   The Gospel Group probably isn’t even aware the fraud is happening in their name.  Do some googling and find an artist’s website if you suspect a fake Facebook has set up in their name. Most websites have links to their actual social media pages where you can check for the blue verification checkmark. If a Facebook page turns out to be fake, let the real artist know so they can take appropriate action. Facebook also has instructions on how to report a fake page.  Here is the link.

Greater Vision celebrates 30-year anniversary of first album release

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JEFF TURNER

Brian Mulroney was prime minister; Canadian Forces were participating in the Persian Gulf War and the Hubble Telescope was launched the same year Greater Vision released its first project. The group launched with Chris Allman, Gerald Wolfe and Mark Trammell.

Greater Vision made its first appearance in December 1990, but this month marks the 30th anniversary of their first album release. The producers were aiming for what they saw as a classic Southern Gospel sound.

“Greater Vision was born out of the Cathedral Quartet,” said Chris in an on-air interview with Texas Gospel’s David Ingram.

“Gerald Wolfe was with the Cathedrals for 2 years and Mark Trammel was with them for ten.  They along with myself started the group,” he said.

Founding member Gerald still serves as Pianist and Emcee for their shows today. Multi-Award-winning Songwriter, Rodney Griffin, sings Lead and Chris Allman sings Tenor.  The newest member is Jon Epley. He sings Baritone. 

Greater Vision has something special for collectors: A limited commemorative edition double LP on vinyl.  The Greater Vision Facebook page Thursday announced the vinyl release of “On a Journey” to celebrate the 30-year landmark.

2021 Singing News Fan Awards top 10 nominees

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SPECIAL DAYWIND RECORDS

First first round of voting in the 2021 Singing News Fan Awards is complete, and it has yielded the top 10 nominees in each category:

Favorite Artist
1. 11th Hour
2. Booth Brothers
3. Collingsworth Family
4. Jason Crabb
5. Brian Free & Assurance
6. Isaacs
7. Kingdom Heirs
8. Karen Peck & New River
9. The Sound
10. Triumphant Qt

Favorite Soloist
1. Mark Bishop
2. Michael Combs
3. Jason Crabb
4. Joseph Habedank
5. Mark Lowry
6. Gordon Mote
7. Ivan Parker
8. Guy Penrod
9. David Phelps
10. Lauren Talley

Favorite Quartet
1. Ball Brothers
2. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
3. Gold City
4. Kingdom Heirs
5. Kingsmen
6. Legacy Five
7. The Old Paths
8. Mark Trammell Qt
9. Tribute Qt
10. Triumphant Qt

Favorite Duet
1. Blake & Jenna Bolerjack
2. Jim & Melissa Brady
3. Chronicle
4. Aaron & Amanda Crabb
5. Fosters
6. Josh & Ashley Franks
7. Zane & Donna King
8. Peyton Sisters
9. Runnels
10. Wilburn & Wilburn

Favorite Mixed Group
1. Collingsworth Family
2. Endless Highway
3. Erwins
4. Hoppers
5. Isaacs
6. Jordan Family Band
7. Mylon Hayes Family
8. Nelons
9. Karen Peck & New River
10. Perrys

Favorite Young Artist
1. Hope Bowling (Bowling Family)
2. Autumn Nelon Clark (Nelons)
3. Trevor Conkle (Mark Trammell Qt)
4. Katie Erwin (Erwins)
5. Kennedy Hayes (Mylon Hayes Family)
6. Alex Jordan (Jordan Family Band)
7. Levi Mills (The Sound)
8. Logan Smith (11th Hour)
9. Josh Townsend (Legacy Five)
10. Ethan Whisnant (Whisnants)

Favorite Trio
1. 11th Hour
2. Booth Brothers
3. Jeff & Sheri Easter
4. Brian Free & Assurance
5. Greater Vision
6. Martins
7. Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call
8. The Sound
9. Talleys
10. Whisnants

Favorite Tenor
1. Chris Allman (Greater Vision)
2. Michael Booth (Booth Brothers)
3. Brian Free (Brian Free & Assurance)
4. Ernie Haase (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
5. Chris Jenkins (Kingsmen)
6. Steve Ladd (The Old Paths)
7. Jerry Martin (Kingdom Heirs)
8. Jay Parrack (LeFevre Qt)
9. David Sutton (Triumphant Qt)
10. Archie Watkins (Inspirations)

Favorite Lead
1. Ronnie Booth (Booth Brothers)
2. Keith Erwin (Erwins)
3. Scott Fowler (Legacy Five)
4. Grant Gibson (Karen Peck & New River)
5. Rodney Griffin (Greater Vision)
6. Dean Hopper (Hoppers)
7. Clayton Inman (Triumphant Qt)
8. Arthur Rice (Kingdom Heirs)
9. Bill Shivers (Brian Free & Assurance)
10. Logan Smith (11th Hour)

Favorite Band
1. Jason Crabb
2. Jeff & Sheri Easter
3. Endless Highway
4. Gaither Vocal Band
5. Inspirations
6. Isaacs
7. Jordan Family Band
8. Kingdom Heirs
9. Primitives
10. The Sound

Favorite Baritone
1. Dustin Doyle (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
2. Jon Epley (Greater Vision)
3. Loren Harris (Kingdom Heirs)
4. Scotty Inman (Triumphant Qt)
5. Paul Lancaster (Booth Brothers)
6. Mike LeFevre (LeFevre Qt)
7. Daniel Riley (Gold City)
8. Mike Rogers (Brian Free & Assurance)
9. Josh Singletary (Tribute Qt)
10. Mark Trammell (Mark Trammell Qt)

Favorite Songwriter
1. Lee Black
2. Becky Isaacs Bowman
3. Gerald Crabb
4. Bill Gaither
5. Karen Peck Gooch
6. Rodney Griffin
7. Joseph Habedank
8. Scotty Inman
9. Dianne Wilkinson
10. Sonya Isaacs Yeary

Favorite Bass
1. Daniel Ashmore (The Old Paths)
2. Zac Barham (Down East Boys)
3. Pat Barker (Guardians)
4. Eric Bennett (Triumphant Qt)
5. Jeff Chapman (Kingdom Heirs)
6. Kody Erwin (Erwins)
7. Matt Fouch (Legacy Five)
8. Paul Harkey (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound)
9. Ray Dean Reese (Kingsmen)
10. Chris West (Gold City)

Favorite Album
1. Worship From Home (Collingsworth Family)
2. Faithful Still (Down East Boys)
3. The Journey (Greater Vision)
4. Brotherhood (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound/Booth Brothers)
5. Songs For The Times (Isaacs)
6. 40th Anniversary Reunion LIVE (Kingsmen)
7. Hope (LeFevre Qt)
8. Live Like No Other (McKameys)
9. What Love Does (The Old Paths)
10. Bigger Than Sunday (Triumphant Qt)

Favorite Soprano
1. Brooklyn Blair (Collingsworth Family)
2. Kelly Bowling (Bowling Family)
3. Melissa Brady (Jim & Melissa Brady)
4. Morgan Easter Smith (Jeff & Sheri Easter)
5. Katie Erwin (Erwins)
6. Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River)
7. TaRanda Greene (Cana’s Voice)
8. Kim Hopper (Hoppers)
9. Amber Eppinette Saunders (11th Hour)
10. Lauren Talley (Talleys)

Favorite Song
1. Amazing Amounts Of Amazing Grace (Down East Boys)
2. You Are Loved (Jeff & Sheri Easter)
3. This Grace (Joseph Habedank)
4. Between The Prayer And The Answer (LeFevre Qt)
5. I Believe The Book (Legacy Five)
6. The God I Serve (Karen Peck & New River)
7. Never A Time (Perrys)
8. Can I Get A Witness (The Sound)
9. God Has Provided Himself A Lamb (Mark Trammell Qt)
10. Eye Of The Storm (Triumphant Qt)

Favorite Alto
1. Kelly Nelon Clark (Nelons)
2. Sheri Easter (Jeff & Sheri Easter)
3. Kari Gooch (Karen Peck & New River)
4. Wendy Hayes (Mylon Hayes Family)
5. Susan Peck Jackson (Karen Peck & New River)
6. Jaquita Lindsey (11th Hour)
7. Courtney Metz (Collingsworth Family)
8. Libbi Stuffle (Perrys)
9. Debra Talley (Talleys)
10. Susan Whisnant (Whisnants)

Favorite New Artist
1. Avenue
2. Bowling Sisters
3. Endless Highway
4. Vernon Greeson
5. Heart 2 Heart
6. Jordan Family Band
7. Soul’s Harbor
8. The Sound
9. Sunday Drive
10. Westward Road

Favorite Musician
1. Becky Isaacs Bowman (Isaacs)
2. Kim Collingsworth (Collingsworth Family)
3. Jared Easter (Jeff & Sheri Easter)
4. Matthew Gooch (Karen Peck & New River)
5. Jacob Mills (The Sound)
6. Gordon Mote (Soloist)
7. Josh Singletary (Tribute Qt)
8. Josh Townsend (Legacy Five)
9. Gerald Wolfe (Greater Vision)
10. Sonya Isaacs Yeary (Isaacs)

Congratulations to all of the nominees!  The second round of voting takes place with the ballot in the May issue of the magazine.  The final vote, later this year will set the winners, and the results will be announced at The National Quartet Convention in September.

New addition for The Collingsworth Family!

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SPECIAL DAYWIND RECORDS

For Michael and Courtney Metz of The Collingsworth Family, it has been quite a journey to adopt their son. Michael and Courtney were overseas for nearly a month as the process was completed.

Theo is at home now and is said to be adjusting to life in his new home well. Our prayers for Michael, Courtney and Theo!

Theo is grandchild number 4 for Phil and Kim Collingsworth. I know they are excited! Here’s the latest single from The Collingsworth Family….”It Runs In The Family!”