Legacy Five Baritone Welcomes New Addition Jake Sammons October 8, 2019 Sevierville, TN (Oct. 7, 2019) — Legacy Five's baritone, Bryan Walker, and his wife, Bethany, have been blessed with a baby girl. Bryson LaShea Walker, 7 lbs., 1 oz., and 19 1/2 inches long, arrived the morni...
Gospel Music Hymn Sing to Hold Benefit Concert to Help Seniors Jake Sammons October 8, 2019 Nashville, TN (Oct. 8, 2019) — What began as a simple sing-along at a concert in Shipshewana, Indiana, has grown into a successful tour and video series known as Gerald Wolfe's Gospel Music Hymn Sing. On Mond...
SGMA Names Landree Brotherton Administrator Jake Sammons October 4, 2019 Pigeon Forge, TN (Oct.4, 2019) — The Southern Gospel Music Association (SGMA) is pleased to welcome Landree Brotherton as Administrator. Landree will assist SGMA President Arthur Rice in daily operational tas...
Benny Blackburn Passes Away Jake Sammons October 4, 2019 Clinton, NC (Oct. 4, 2019) Ralph “Benny” Blackburn, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 5, 1951 in Sampson Count...
Betty Sexton, Grandmother of Roland Kesterson, Goes to Be with the Lord Jake Sammons October 2, 2019 Lancing, TN (Oct. 1, 2019) — Roland Kesterson, lead singer for The Inspirations, reports that his grandmother, Mrs. Betty Sexton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2019, at age...
Prayers Appreciated for Southern Gospel DJ Randall Hamm Jake Sammons October 1, 2019 French Lick, IN (Oct. 1, 2019) — Southern Gospel DJ Randall Hamm of WFLQ -100 FM in French Lick, Indiana had a stent put in the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. A friend, Marcie Gray, posted that after his r...
Marvin Parsons Passes Away Jake Sammons October 1, 2019 **Updated to include funeral arrangements at end of post** Salem, VA (Oct. 1, 2019) — Gospel music lost one of its most ardent supporters and artists today. Marvin Parsons, 80, of Salem, Virginia, went hom...
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers Win Big at IBMA Awards Jake Sammons September 30, 2019 Raleigh, NC (Sept. 30, 2019) — Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers won the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award at the 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards; this is the band’s first win – an...
2019 Singing News Fan Awards – Winners Announced Jake Sammons September 26, 2019 Through the Singing News Fan Awards, established in 1970, subscribers of Singing News Magazine have the opportunity each year to vote for their favorite Southern Gospel artists, musicians, songwriters, and rad...
NQC Recap – Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 Jake Sammons September 25, 2019 Pigeon Forge, TN (Sept. 24, 2019) — The day was full of music, ministry and fellowship at NQC 2019, presented by Christian Healthcare Ministries, on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. The day began with morning cha...