Creekside GMC is getting ever closer
and we have a lot of exciting news to share this month, so I will get right to
it! First of all, just a reminder that Creekside tickets are free but must be
reserved today. Please make your plans to join us in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on
November 2nd through 5th at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Check out the
Creekside website and Facebook page for more information (links below).
We have already announced that many of
our Gospel music friends are returning, as well as some new artists. You know
you will enjoy the music of The Freemans, the award-winning family group who
are much loved by our Creekside audience. Other wonderful artists on the
schedule include Mark209, the Pine Ridge Boys, Jordan’s Bridge, the Hoskins
Family, 11th Hour, the Williamsons, the Guardians, and many more.
One of the newest artists to be added
to the Creekside program are the Hinson Family! SGN Scoops introduced our
readers to Weston, Christy and Jordan Hinson back in March of 2014, and their
sound is being embraced across the country. With more than a hint of father
Kenny Hinson’s unmistakable flavor, plus added touches of Bluegrass and Soul
music, the Hinson Family’s music will touch your heart.
Creekside Gospel Music Convention
begins on Monday night with the Lou Hildreth Honors. Each year, Lou salutes a
member of the Southern Gospel Music industry for their contributions to our
music and our world. Stay tuned to this column to find out whom Lou will honor
for 2015. Don’t miss it!
Also on Monday night, Creekside Gospel
Music Convention welcomes the return of one of last year's favorite
events, Midnight Prayer. Fans and artists will gather together after
the concerts before heading to sleep. The services feature prayer, music and
fellowship. Everyone so enjoyed these services last year that Creekside is
bringing them back in 2015!
Tuesday we begin daily showcases that
will fill the halls of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center with music around
the clock. We are thrilled to announce that Tuesday and Thursday, Creekside
presents concerts with your hosts Vonda Easley and Ava Kasich. These ladies
will be bringing in special guest artists like Ascension Quartet, Alliance
Quartet, Exodus, John Lanier, Malachi, Billy Hodges, and others. Wednesday’s
showcase will feature the artists from Chapel Valley with your hosts, the
Hyssongs. There are many more surprises to come. Check the website for more
information.
We are excited to welcome back WATC
Channel 57, Atlanta, Georgia on Monday and Tuesday nights. They will join us to
do a live taping of the evening concerts. Be sure you are present to
participate in all of the events and then invite your friends to view WATC
Channel 57 on the web at watc.tv/onlinestreaming/ at a date and time to be
announced.
Tuesday night we will present the 2015
Diamond Awards, hosted by Dr. Jerry Goff and Jan Buckner-Goff, with special
appearances by Award nominees. You won’t want to miss this evening where we
honor the best in Gospel music. The Diamond Award nominations are still
continuing on the SGN Scoops website, so drop by to click on the link and vote
for your favorites in The Diamond Awards Top Five - the final round of
nominations. Make sure your voice is heard and vote today!
Wednesday and Thursday nights we
continue with great music and special guests, as well as the Red Back Hymnal
Choir. If you like to hang out with your favorite artists, the Exhibit Hall
will be filled with artist booths and group members waiting to chat with you.
Keep watching our website and Facebook
page for more exciting announcements. Don’t miss four days of great Gospel
music, fellowship and fun. Tickets are free and accommodations need to be
reserved today. Please call Rob Patz to talk about reserving your room today.
This year we have VIP Packages, which
include lodging, tickets and special events. VIP guests will be invited to a
special backstage party as well. Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2015 rates
start as low as $176 Per Person (Based On Double Occupancy.) Call Rob at
360-933-0741 to reserve your room today. Don’t miss this time of great Gospel
music, fellowship and fun. Artists and attendees, please call Rob Patz for more
information at 360-920-4057 or email him at rob@sgnscoops.com.
Final Notes
Creekside Gospel Music Convention
would like to hear from you! Tell us what you want to see and hear in November.
Creekside also needs your help. If you would like to volunteer through various
promotional activities throughout the year, or with onsite tasks during the
convention, please email Rob at rob@sgnscoops.com.
Creekside Gospel Music Convention is
held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center at the Smoky Mountain Resort. www.smokymountainconventioncenter.comwww.smokymountainconventioncenter.com.
For more information, latest news and
artists scheduled to appear, visit the Creekside website here
creeksidegospelmusicconvention.comcreeksidegospelmusicconvention.com or our page on Facebook here:
www.facebook.com/Creeksidegospelmusicconvention.
