Elkview, WV â The Southern Gospel Music Association of West Virginia (SGMA of WV) will be holding their 4th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert Saturday evening, April 26th, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Elkview, West Virginia. This yearâs class is a âwhoâs whoâ of Southern music and includes Ron Booth Sr. […]
Lulu Roman Passes Away at 78 We at SGN Scoops Magazine are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend and beloved Country and Gospel music legend, Lulu Roman, at the age of 78. Lulu Roman was a multi-talented entertainerâan author, comedienne, and singerâbut she was perhaps best known for her role… […]
I love writing and sharing my heart and story with you. I was journaling this morning and had my largeâŚwell actually x-large mug of get up and go-coffee and felt such an urgency to share this with you.  Whatever you are dealing with, struggling with, going thru or wherever you are on your journey, hopefully […]
April 7, 2025 â PROVO UT â Angel Studios, the platform empowering stories that amplify light, has announced that its upcoming star-studded animated epic, The King of Kings, has generated over $7.8 million in pre-sales. The film is set to open this Friday on more than 3,000 screens nationwide, signaling strong demand and early excitement for […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn.âFollowing the launch of WieRok Entertainment Groupâs flagship label, WieRok Records, earlier this year, the Franklin, Tennessee-based company is emerging as a multi-genre recording, publishing and artist development conglomerate with its latest strategic movesâthe acquisition of Amplo Records and the reveal of a new general market imprint, Wie3 Records.  Amplo Records, originally established […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn.âOffering a unique perspective on the Resurrectionâvoiced from the heart of God as He commanded an angel to unseal the tomb on the third dayâacclaimed singer/songwriter Melanie Penn delivers the jubilant new anthem âRoll That Stone Away.â Now available on streaming platforms, the track was produced by Ben Shive and co-written by Penn, Shive and Sandra McCracken.   […]
The Inspirations â Touring the City (1973) With Mike Holcomb joining in September 1972, the Inspirations continued with Mike, along with Archie, Ronnie and Eddie, as the front-line vocalists for about 8 months. Ronnieâs departure in May 1973 would be the final change in the vocal line-up for the next several years, and after Ronnie […]
Nashville, TN (April 15th, 2025) â Few groups on the road today share the long standing history that The Hoppers represent within Southern Gospel music. While the family has faced a plethora of obstacles throughout the years, including considerable health concerns, the group has continuously forged ahead with the mission of sharing the Gospel through […]
Iâve Come Too Far: A New Season for The Hoppers Nashville, TN (April 15th, 2025) â Few groups on the road today share the long standing history that The Hoppers represent within Southern Gospel music. While the family has faced a plethora of obstacles throughout the years, including considerable health concerns, the group has continuously… […]
A Good Storm As far back as I can remember, Spring has brought a recurring tornado dream. Oh, itâs different in substance and the cast of players may not be the same, but its subject matter is always thisâŚ..a tornado is fast approaching and Iâm scrambling to get everyone to safety. The recent storms in […]
Philadelphia, PA â Â April is Christian Music Month! Itâs a special month to observe, celebrate, and amplify faith-based music. Â Fans are encouraged to support their favorite artists and find new voices and songs to add to their playlists, worship services, and music libraries. Â Itâs the perfect time for artists and creatives to unify across the […]
The Inspirations â We Shall Rise (1972) After maintaining the same vocal line-up for about 2 years, bass singer, Marlin Shubert, decided to leave the Inspirations in late summer of 1972. During the interim until a full-time replacement could be named (about 2 weeks), Troy Burns sang the bass for the group. On Labor Day […]
