Author Archives: CCN

Chris Hester: Reaching up from depression to touch Heaven (CCN – Story Vault)

From The Christian Country News Story Vault Many fans of Gospel Music will say that there are many vocalists in the industry that are as good as, or better than, artists in the secular music scene. One of these vocalists that proves that point is Chris Hester. Distinctly country vocals with a bit of low-down… Read More »

Shannon Slaughter’s Album Now Released! #NewMusicFriday

Nashville, Tenn.   —  Shannon Slaughter’s new album Hold On To Your Heart is loaded with original material, innovative instrumentation, soaring harmonies, and creative arrangements. It’s a must have to add to your music collection. On Saturday, January 25, Shannon Slaughter & County Clare (Ron Inscore, Trevor Watson, Owen Piatt, and Matt Wingate) will hit… Read More »

Brittany Bexton Set To Introduce New Single “Believe Again” — Due Friday, February 28, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Independent recording artist, Brittany Bexton, has announced the release of her sophomore single “Believe Again.”*  The original tune will be available via all digital retail and streaming outlets (Amazon/iTunes/Pandora/ Rhapsody/Spotify) on Friday, February 28, 2020. For a limited time, music enthusiasts who wish to take advantage of the pre-sale event may purchase… Read More »

LARRY, STEVE & RUDY: THE GATLIN BROTHERS LAUNCH “65TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR”

Nashville, Tenn. — GRAMMY® Award-winning country legends Larry,Steve and Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers are hitting the road to celebrate six and a half decades of music. The brothers’ “65th Anniversary Tour” takes place throughout 2020 with more than 60 live concerts by the year’s end. Today, the brothers announced the first leg of the tour that includes stops… Read More »

Congrats to Pardoned and The Top 40 Christian Country- February 2020

Congratulations to Pardoned for The NUMBER 1 Christian Country song this month! Way to go GUYS! “Down At The Altar” SGNScoops Christian Country Top 40 Position Song Title Artist/Label 1 Down At The Altar Pardoned/Independent 2 Bright New Morning Marty Raybon/Independent 3 I’m Reminded Dodsons/Independent 4 That Crowded Little Room Tim Menzies/Daywind 5 My Kind… Read More »

Inspirational Country Music Award ballots are now out to Members!

NASHVILLE, TN (January 9, 2020) It is an exciting time of year, and Award season is once again upon us! The Inspirational Country Music Association announced Monday that ballots have been sent out for the 25 th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards. Ballots are received by all activeProfessional and Lifetime Members as well as Radio.… Read More »

Coastal Events Reached An Agreement With New Covenant

Coastal Events is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with New Covenant from Beckley, West Virginia, to be the sound engineers for all Gospel Music Weekend events as well as Gospel Music Expo in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Christian Country at the Creek inPigeon Forge, Tennessee. New Covenant is a gospel music duo… Read More »

Ron Pollard Announces Nashville-based Schedule

Nashville, Tenn – Popular and talented photographer, Ron Pollard, has announced schedule openings in the Nashville-area beginning in 2020.  Known for his creative and uniquely talented eye, Pollard is best known for his creativity and imagination in capturing his clients’ vision for their event or project. His work includes a commission by the White House… Read More »

New Years Resolutions – Tim Menzies

Inspired by Colossians 1:17, “He (Jesus) is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” And, Ephesians 1:17-18,”I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray also that the eyes… Read More »

Taylor Freeman Joins Outback Presents as Show Coordinator

Nashville, Tenn. — Nashville-based concert promotion company Outback Presents continues to expand its staff with the hiring of music industry live concert guru Taylor Freeman. He assumes the role of the company’s newly-appointed Show Coordinator effective immediately.   Freeman, a Nashville native, graduated from the Music Business program at MTSU in 2010. His career began… Read More »