The first time I ever heard the song, ‘Mercy,’” recalls Lauren Talley, “I wasn’t planning to sing it — a girl at my church asked me to accompany her on the piano as she sang it. I loved the song then, but I didn’t live it until later.” Now, following last month’s “Walls” — her The post Lauren Talley’s “Mercy” tells everyone’s story of redemption appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

It is with deep sadness that we at Crossroads Music share the news that company co-founder and leader Mickey Gamble has passed away. Under Mickey’s leadership, Crossroads and its associated labels — Horizon Records, Sonlite Records, Mountain Home Music Company and Organic Records — grew from beginnings as an acclaimed Asheville, NC recording operation (Hear The post Crossroads Mourns Passing of Mickey Gamble appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Alexandria IN – On October 17 & 18, 2026, Gospel Music legends Bill & Gloria Gaither will present a Homecoming Weekend musical celebration in their home state of Indiana on October 17 & 18 at the Gas City Performing Arts Center in Gas City, IN. Over the course of two days, nearly two dozen Homecoming The post GOSPEL MUSIC LEGENDS BILL & GLORIA GAITHER SET TO PRESENT TWO-DAY MUSIC EVENT IN THEIR HOME STATE OF INDIANA appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Nashville, TN – The Summer Nights Tour is headed out west! Award-winning singer/songwriter Joseph Habedank is pleased to announce the expansion of last year’s Summer Nights Tour, which will be headed to 10 west coast cities for the summer of 2026. Although Habedank has appeared in concert on this side of the country on occasion, The post Joseph Habedank Announces 10 City West Coast Tour appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

“As a band of songwriters, this album is special,” says Eighteen Mile’s Carson Aaron of Peace Be Still, the group’s debut for Mountain Home Music Company now available for pre-save/add ahead of its June 12 release. “It’s the first project we’ve worked on where we’ve written almost every song.” Indeed, except for a gentle reading The post Eighteen Mile announces debut album, Peace Be Still appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

This Week on Gospel Music Today Rodney Griffin and Chris Allman of Greater Vision are the guests on Gospel Music Today for the week of April 19. Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is Earl and Willie and Jean reviews a new recording by 8th Street. An The post This Week on Gospel Music Today Rodney Griffin and Chris Allman of Greater Vision appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Southern Gospel Weekend Coming to Oxford Civic Center in May 2027 Oxford, Alabama – Mark your calendars and make plans now to attend Southern Gospel Weekend, coming to the Oxford Civic Center May 20–22, 2027. This exciting three-day event promises to be one of Alabama’s premier gatherings for Southern Gospel music fans, featuring both daytime The post Oxford Civic Center to Host Southern Gospel Weekend | May 2027 appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

The Perrys Announce Cole Watson as New Vocalist Hendersonville, TN — The Perrys are pleased to announce that Cole Watson has joined the group as their newest vocalist, stepping into an exciting new chapter for one of Southern Gospel music’s most beloved and enduring ministries. With this addition, The Perrys’ lineup now features Libbi Perry The post The Perrys Announce Cole Watson as New Vocalist appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Following in the creative vein of his last single, “You Better Go Read It,” Mark Bishop reflects on God’s promise of a perfect future in the soul-tinged “Oh Yes You Will,” his new release for Sonlite Records. “Since I’ve been involved in making music for over forty years now, I’ve met a lot of people The post Mark Bishop reflects on God’s promises in “Oh Yes You Will” appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

The BLACKWOOD BROTHERS QUARTET is pleased to announce that they will be appearing on the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night, April 11 th, singing with musical giant Don McLean, best known for his song, ‘American Pie’. Billy Blackwood, manager of the quartet, states, “we are honored to have the opportunity to sing with Don, who The post Blackwood Brothers Quartet to Perform with Don McLean at the Grand Ole Opry appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

“Good News Savior,” their debut single for the label, will be out May 1 Horizon Records announced today that it has signed popular family group, The Hyssongs, to their roster of Southern Gospel artists. The announcement comes simultaneously with news of the group’s debut single for the label, “Good News Savior,” to be released May 1 The post The Hyssongs sign with Horizon Records appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marking a powerful beginning rooted in faith and purpose, North Chapel Records proudly announces the release of “I Believe,” the debut single from the GRAMMY® and GMA Dove Award nominee Nathan Woodard, arriving on Good Friday. The release not only introduces a compelling new voice in Christian music but also sets the The post North Chapel Records Launches with Debut Artist Nathan Woodard’s “I Believe” appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Arden, North Carolina — The title track of Sonlite Records’ Anthem Edition’s early 2025 EP, Promises Kept, is perched high on the Southern Gospel charts, but the quartet isn’t resting on last year’s laurels. Following the up-tempo, country-flavored “He Is Who He Is,” they are back with a compelling new version of Michael English’s early The post Anthem Edition’s “In Christ Alone” highlights the true strength of God’s grace appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

REAL Southern Gospel Radio owner, Les Butler, received a call on March 25 from the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame CEO/Chairman, Will Dickerson, to inform him that Butler will be inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug 1, 2026. Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame recognizes, honors, and celebrates The post Les Butler to be Inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Moving from Survival Mode to Thriving: A Journey of Spiritual First Aid with Stephanie Esposito By: SGNScoops Staff In the quiet moments of a crisis, every parent faces a choice: Will we accept the world’s diagnosis, or will we stand on the promises of God? Recently on Morning Break with Rob Patz, author and speaker The post Spiritual First Aid: How to Move from Survival Mode to Thriving Faith appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Among the top-selling artists in the history of Christian music with two Platinum and five Gold-certified projects to their credit, Point of Grace returns March 27 with Lady Wisdom—the iconic trio’s first all-new album in 14 years. The Curb | Word Entertainment set was produced by Cindy Morgan, Stephen Leiweke, and Mike Wrucke and features The post Point of Grace – Lady Wisdom appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Arden, North Carolina — “I’m so excited to release some new music,” enthuses Horizon Records artist Lauren Talley, but she’s likely no more excited about it than her legion of fans. Though she released the well-received A Lauren Talley Christmas in 2024, “Walls” is her first new Gospel song in nearly four years — and The post Lauren Talley’s “Walls” tells of God’s power to transform a believer’s life appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Arden, North Carolina — After “Yahweh (Your Will, Your Way),” the ringing affirmation of the Lord’s power that served to introduce 11th Hour’s Amber Lynn as a solo recording artist for Sonlite Records, the gifted singer returns with a more intimate meditation on how the blessing of faith can bring relief in even the darkest The post Amber Lynn shares personal moments with latest song appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

1 When My Feet Touch The Streets Of Gold LeFevre Qt/Daywind 2 The Church Joseph Habedank/Daywind 3 The Only Way He Knew How Jeff & Sheri Easter/Gaither Music 4 The Well Taylors/StowTown 5 Every Promise Made Is A Promise Kept Anthem Edition/Crossroads 6 Sea Of Forgetfulness Inspirations/Crossroads 17 That Somebody Was Me The Guardians/Daywind 8 The post Congratulations to the LeFevre Qt and The Top 100 Scoops Southern Gospel appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

The Hyssongs are the guests on Gospel Music Today for the week of March 22. Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is Day 3 and Jean reviews a new recording by Divine 3. An article from Singing News magazine is the subject of this week’s News Notes The post The Hyssongs This Week on Gospel Music Today appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Monroe, NC – Lee Park Worship is excited to announce that Tyler Vestal has joined the team as Band Director, marking an important new chapter in the ministry’s continued growth and creative vision. A worship ministry affiliated with Lee Park Church in Monroe, North Carolina, under the leadership of Pastor Chris Justice, Lee Park Worship The post Tyler Vestal Joins Lee Park Worship appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  — A powerful new tribute honoring legendary gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo is set to reach listeners nationwide as Daywind Records celebrates the release of its new Dottie Rambo Tribute album and choral project arriving March 27th. In congress with the release, DMG’s Billy Blue Records will release “The First Time I Heard About The post Sirius XM to Spotlight Daywind Music Groups Tribute to Dottie Rambo appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Nashville, TN – For the last two months, Joseph Habedank has toured his acclaimed The Church Tour, touching hearts across the country and leaving audiences uplifted and encouraged. The Church Tour has proven to be the most successful tour to date for the award-winning artist, and will be extended into the Spring season! The Spring The post Joseph Habedank Announces The Spring Leg of The Church Tour appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Nashville, TN – StowTown Records is pleased to announce the latest full album release from multi–Dove Award nominated trio, Sunday Drive. Rise and Shine, available here, is the label’s sophomore project from the group. Made up of husband/wife, Jeff & Misty Treece, and brother, Dusty Treece, Sunday Drive continues its legacy of chart-topping radio success The post STOWTOWN RECORDS RELEASES RISE AND SHINE FROM SUNDAY DRIVE appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

After the down-home country feel that carries the meditation on life’s pathways of “The Fishing Pole,” Southern Gospel singer-songwriter Mark Bishop is back with a syncopated, soulful piece of advice in his newest Sonlite Records release, “You Better Go Read It.” “How many times has a strange icon lit up on the dashboard of your The post Mark Bishop’s “You Better Go Read It” gives a soulful piece of advice appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

Nashville, TN – New Haven Records announces the release of a brand new single from Stellar Award-winning recording artist, The Chicago Mass Choir. He’ll Make It Alright, marks the sophomore release from the renown Choir’s latest recording, Greater Is Coming. He’ll Make It Alright, releases on the heels of their exciting tour in Spain. Chicago The post MULTI-AWARD WINNING CHICAGO MASS CHOIR SET TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE RADION SINGLE FROM “GREATER IS COMING” ALBUM appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

“Brandon [Reese] and I were brainstorming in the back of the bus one day,” recounts The Kingsmen’s Alan Kendall, talking about the origin of the Southern Gospel quartet’s latest single for Horizon Records. “With all of the tracking done for the 70th anniversary album, and with us about to record vocals, we both agreed that The post Current and past Kingsmen members reunite on “Is That The Old Ship Zion” appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

NASHVILLE, TN – This summer, embark on an extraordinary journey to Washington, D.C., where faith and history come together in one unforgettable experience. From July 1-5, 2026, travelers from across the country will gather in our nation’s capital for a powerful week filled with worship, inspiration and meaningful reflection. This exclusive Christian tour offers a The post IMC PRESENTS FREEDOM GATHERING – FAITH, FREEDOM & HISTORY IN THE HEART OF OUR NATION’S CAPITAL appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

“I was talking with Lauren about The Rogers Family,” recalls producer Roger Talley of a conversation with his daughter, acclaimed singer Lauren Talley. “She told me, Rebekah needs to sing ‘A Place to Spend the Night’ — and as soon as she did, I thought, she’s right!” The result of that exchange is now available The post The Rogers Family’s “A Place to Spend the Night” is a celebration of salvation’s victory over death appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.

CHERRYVILLE, NC – After a remarkable 38-year career in Gospel music, Rhonda House has announced her exit from the North Carolina-based powerhouse group, Heart 2 Heart. An original member since the group’s inception in 1998, House concludes a total of 17 years of dedicated ministry with the ensemble, marking the end of an era for The post Heart 2 Heart Announces a New Chapter appeared first on Southern Gospel News SGNScoops Digital.