Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Smoky Mountain Convention Center Excited About Return Of Creekside Gospel Music Convention

Pigeon Forge, Tenn.  - Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2017 is once again being held at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. from Oct. 30 - Nov. 2. The four-day event will feature musical guests such as The Nelons and Mark209, and special speakers David Ring and Pat Barker. Southern Gospel vocalist Eric Bennett will be a special honoree during the week and the  Diamond Awards will also be presented.

"We are absolutely thrilled to host the Creekside Gospel Music Convention at
The Smoky Mountain Convention Center again this year." says Pete Smith, owner of the Convention Center. "We get nothing but rave reviews over the entertainment. The only problem we have is keeping the staff out of the SMCC because they love listening to the great music. I wish all of the events we host were as much fun as Creekside."

One of the great features of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center is that it is attached to the Ramada Inn, host hotel for the event.

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the Headquarters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”

Creekside 2017 will host over 40 Southern Gospel and Christian Country artists for daytime showcases, evening concerts, midnight prayer and the 2017 Diamond Awards. Tickets can be reserved at the website creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com. Accommodation specials at the Ramada Inn can be obtained by calling 360-933-0741. For more information on tickets, lodging and special VIP Tickets, contact Rob Patz at 360-933-0741.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Eric Bennett to be honored by Dr. Jerry Goff at Creekside 2017

Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – Multi-award winning bass singer, Eric Bennett of Triumphant Quartet, will be honored with the Life Achievement Award from SGNScoops Magazine this fall at the Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2017. Eric Bennett has been with Dove Award and Grammy Nominated Triumphant since their beginning in 2003, at the same time being nominated and awarded Favorite Bass Singer many times from different Christian outlets.
Eric Bennett is a former pastor who still has a pastor’s heart and has genuine compassion for both audience and artist alike. Bennett comments, “One of the highest achievements is to be honored by your peers. I am truly honored to receive the Life Achievement Award from the SGNScoops Magazine.” The Life Achievement award will be presented to Bennett at Creekside on Monday, October 30, by Rob Patz, Publisher of SGNScoops Magazine and Dr. Jerry Goff.
Dr. Goff comments, “I am excited to participate in giving the SGN Scoops Life Achievement Award to a personal friend and a truly deserving artist and minister.” Dr. Goff and his wife Jan will be at Creekside for the entire Convention, October 30 through November 2 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, Pigeon Forge.

“I am excited to be able to honor my friend Eric,” says Rob Pat. “I invite all of our friends to join us at the end of October to show how much we appreciate everyone’s favorite bass singer.”

Tickets are free but must be reserved. 

We want to see you there “Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Sneed Family At Creekside 2017

Southern Gospel Music has a rich and storied history and one of its greatest traditions and treasures is the family singing group. Names like the Speers, the Sego Brothers and Naomi and the Hoppers have made indelible marks in the profession. Another family gospel singing group that is carving a distinctive and lasting niche in their own right is the Sneed Family from the rolling hills of Kentucky . "Consisting of the husband and wife combination of Jeff and Pam Sneed, their daughter and son-in-law Caleb and Amanda Cowan, along with their sons Seth and Jacob, they blend their Christ-centered lives, heart-felt music, and inspired songs together to create an anointed sound that blesses listeners.
The Sneed Family began its gospel music journey in 1982 as “Glory Bound” with four young men just out of High School. The group was founded by Jeff Sneed. Jeff met and married Pam Saylors who has become the predominant staple in the current group. Today they are living the dream night after night with their family, singing the songs that change lives. From early beginnings in a small Kentucky town, this group has flourished into their own niche. The Sneed Family has 100 percent become a family affair, rising to national success in such a short period of time.

In early 2008 The Sneed Family launched a brand new Christian Television Show called “Glory Bound Jubilee” seen in over 1 million homes each week. The Glory Bound Jubilee is a branch off of The Sneed Family’s road ministry, which goes into venues and churches across the country showcasing many of the testimonies of our Christian faith. The Show also brings the faces of Gospel music into the homes of believers and non-believers alike. The Sneed Family believes that this show is their part of the Great Commission.
Other than the Glory Bound Jubilee being such a success, The Sneed Family has acquired many accolades of their own. In 2012, The Sneeds made their first time appearance on the National Quartet Convention’s mainstage singing, “Victory is Sweet” and “ Hallelujah Square ”. The Songs which were sung on mainstage had the privilege of being in the Top 80 Singing News charts, which were the group’s first appearances. Early 2013 The Sneed Family received the honor of being chosen to host the first Loretta Lynn Gospel Music Festival on her ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. Also in 2013, The Sneed Family was nominated as the Favorite New Mixed Group in the prestigious Singing News Fan Awards.
Their highest accolade to date was being honored by the fans at the esteemed Absolutely Gospel Music Awards in April of 2014. They were voted Breakthrough Artist Of The Year and performed for the show along with Gospel Music's finest Artists.

The Sneed Family has a distinct style, a versatile performance, and a heart for ministry. Their desire is that God would use the message in their music to help lead many people to a “heart felt” salvation and ultimately a home in Heaven.

Tickets are free but must be reserved. 

We want to see you there “Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Host Hotel For Creekside 2017

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the Headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

AMENITIES
24-Hour Reception Desk
Balconies Available
Banquet Facilities
Bus/Truck Parking
Coffee/Tea Maker
Cribs Available
Daily Housekeeping
Free Breakfast
Free WiFi
Hairdryer
Hot Tub Onsite
Laundry Services
Meeting Room
Onsite Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool - Outdoor
Safe Deposit Box

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Hyssongs At Creekside 2017

Dell, Susan and Richard Hyssong travel full-time as the award-winning Hyssongs. Their energetic ministry combines family vocal harmony, humor and brass instruments (trumpet and trombone) to delight audiences with their Christ-centered message, shared through the powerful medium of music. The family’s classical music background, along with their harmony and specific chord structures, lend them a unique sound that has made quite an impact on audiences.

The group has been singing together as a family for more than 20 years. In that time, the Hyssongs have received many accolades for their quality, inspirational Southern Gospel sound. The group was awarded the Singing News Fan Award for 2014 Favorite New Trio at the National Quartet Convention, Pigeon Forge, TN. They have consistently placed songs on the Southern Gospel Radio charts. They have had several charting songs, including three Top 10 songs, “I Was Blind, But Now I See” #7, “Lead Me To The Rock” #8 and “Prepare To Be Amazed” #7, and one Top 5 song, “It Doesn’t Get Better Than This” #4 on the Singing News chart. The Hyssongs were the cover story in an the March 2015 Singing News Magazine and have been featured in Christian Voice Magazine several times. Recently they were listed among ten artists by Absolutely Gospel.com as ones to watch in 2015 and voted Top 10 Trio by Singing News Fans. The group has also been featured on Paul Heil’s “The Gospel Greats” radio program.

The Hyssongs perform at more than 250 events each year throughout the United States and Canada. They minister in churches, auditoriums and on Gospel singing cruises, as well as on television and radio. Richard can be heard on his weekly syndicated national radio program called “Joy For The Journey”. He also hosts a weekly television program called “Southern Style Praise”. The Hyssongs have had the opportunity to sing to an audience of over 12,000 people on the main stage at the National Quartet Convention, perform at Renfro Valley’s All-Night Sing, annually perform at Dollywood, as well as Silver Dollar City. Through Compassion International, the group has also been privileged to sing in El Salvador, Central America.

Tickets are free but must be reserved. 

We want to see you there “Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Friday, May 19, 2017

Flashback Friday Creekside 2014

The Freemans On Stage At Creekside 2014 Is This Weeks Flashback Friday Creekside 2014

Tickets are free but must be reserved

We want to see you there “Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Creekside Video Break: The Bates Family

Our Creekside Video Break: The Bates Family


Tickets are free but must be reserved. 

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Dennis Cook At Creekside 2017

Dennis Cook was born and raised in the Athens Ga. area. He grew up as a child in a little small town named Crawford Ga. until the age of eleven. During these years he attended a little country Church with his Mama and Granddaddy who was the song leader. He loved God, Family, and going to Church more than anybody Cook ever knew. Little did he know as he sat and watched him sing that God was preparing Cook for the singing ministry many years down the road. Cook's grandaddy was a Hero and the Christ like role model.

During the year of Cook's eleventh birthday, his family moved to the big city of Athens and did not attend Church for about a decade. During this time Cook began to wander far from God and no longer had his Granddaddy to give direction. God was the farthest thing from my mind but his mind was set on worldly pleasures.
But one very dark night during the spring of 1974 things were changed. Living in an Apartment on the 2nd floor, Cook had a dream that he walked out onto the patio and looked toward the eastern sky. All of a sudden the darkness opened up like a scroll and there was the face of Jesus. He was smiling down at Cook and the light that flowed from the King blinded him and Cook fell to his knees and said “Oh my God! It’s the end of the world and I’m not ready”.
Well needless to say, things were never the same after that night. Cook was invited to the Church known as White Hall Baptist where he presently attends. In November 1974, at the age of 22 years old, Cook repented of his sins and called upon the name of the Jesus Christ to be his Lord and Savior.
A few weeks later a few church members created a gospel group called the Joyful Hearts. In 1980,  Cook married Susan Hembree. In 1987, she gave birth to Katie who Cook calls the apple of his eye.
Since 2013, Cook has been singing as a soloist and in January 2014, Cook released his first CD entitled “I’m Bound for That City."
Later that year, Cook released his first single “Crying in the Chapel" to national radio. The tune hit number 12 on the SGN Scoops Top 100 Chart for November 2014 and has been in the top 40 for Three months.

Dennis released "One Pair of Hands" in 2015 to national radio and it climbed the charts to number 11 on the SGN Scoops Top 100 chart and remained in the top 40 for 6 month's.

You can see Dennis on television. He is a frequent guest on the Don Frost show on Channel 57 out of Atlanta!

2015 was a good year for Dennis Cook Ministries. In the spring Dennis won FGMN's Male Artist of the year. Later in the year Cook was voted Lighthouse Gospel Music Soloist of the Year. The next year in 2016, Cook won Lighthouse Gospel Music Soloist and Male Vocalist of the year.
Cook's unique style includes about 80% of songs that are the old Elvis Gospel songs or songs with that Elvis flavor. Many have claimed that Cook is a "spittin-image" of the Elvis gospel style. But Dennis does not like to be considered an Elvis impersonator. Cook says he just grew up in that era and loves those old songs and how Elvis did them.

Dennis Cook truly loves the Lord with all his Heart and wants to serve Him in every way. Cook loves people and putting a smile on their face. But most of all, his main goal is to see a soul saved.

Tickets are free but must be reserved. 

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Great Moment At Creekside

Great Moment At Creekside 2016 Tim Maze and Tina Miller of Canaan's Crossing receive the Diamond Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year.

Come be with us for Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2017 in Pigeon Forge Tn October 30 to November 2

Tickets are free but must be reserved.
“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741
Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Monday, May 15, 2017

Hopes Journey At Creekside 2017

Hopes Journey is a story of faith.  It is the story of how a mother and daughter Vonda Easley and Ashley Easley Franks saw a need for people to be encouraged through Gospel music and they started a journey together.  Here you have the seeds of a vision.  This mom and daughter believed that Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.  Hopes Journey was born.

Through the years the dream has continued to grow and evolve until today Hopes Journey is one of the fastest rising groups on the entire Gospel music scene.  The calendar is full, the sound is fresh and the “touch” of the Holy Spirit on this group is evident to all.  Vonda Easley (group owner and manager) is a first class songwriter and her writing has really taken off.  The group’s last radio single, Listen to My Heart (a song Vonda co-wrote with award winning songwriter Jeff Steele) became their first ever NATIONAL chart song.  Not only did it chart nationally in The Singing News Magazine but when the song fell out of the charts (as all songs eventually do) two months later it RE-APPEARED on the chart two months later for another national run!  One long time observer said “this just doesn’t happen on the radio charts!”  It DID happen with Hopes Journey and they believe it is a harbinger of things to come in the future as God just keeps blessing this ministry.

Hopes Journey has been the singing home for many wonderful singers in the past.  They have all contributed in some way to the ministry of the group. The current Hopes Journey line-up is Vonda,Cody McCreary and Andrew Utech.  The anointing is fresh; the songs are powerful, well written and convicting.  Are you invited to just hear another group?   No, you are invited to “catch the wave.”  If you haven’t heard Hopes Journey lately then you might say you haven’t heard them at all!

Tickets are free but must be reserved. 

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE


Friday, May 12, 2017

Free Tickets For Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2017

Creekside 2017 takes place from October 30 through November 2 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Tickets are free but must be reserved. “Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.

 That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Creekside Video Break: Day 3

Day 3 Our Creekside Video Break Tickets are free but must be reserved. “Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy. That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!” Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741 Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Creekside 2017 Welcomes David Ring


David Ring preaching

Few individuals have felt the crushing blows that have besieged David Ring since birth. He was born to lose. On October 28th, 1953, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, David was born with Cerebral Palsy. Orphaned at age 14, he was cast about from family to family with nowhere to call home. He endured constant physical pain, humiliating public ridicule and constant discouragement. Yet in the face of these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, David emerged not victimized…but victorious!
Life was worse than hopeless to him until his relationship began with Jesus Christ who taught him self-respect and acceptance of his physical challenges. To most, physical challenges of this magnitude would prove to be a tombstone. For David Ring, this coming of age was and remains a milestone.

You’ve never heard a speaker quite like David Ring. Although difficult to understand at first, you will soon find yourself captured by his quick wit and warm personality.

Whether giving a motivational message at a sales convention, or inspiring church leaders, David always focuses on an individual’s need to conquer the personal challenges an adversities of life. As you hear David Ring, you will laugh…and cry. You will be amazed at his triumph over odds. You will be moved to consider your own life. As one who has not been stifled by his physical limitations, he clearly stakes his challenge to everyone. “I have Cerebral Palsy–what’s your problem?”
David Ring preaching
As a nationally known speaker since 1973, David shares his story with over 100,000 people each year at churches, conventions, schools and corporate events. He has been featured on numerous occasions on several nationally televised programs.
David's newest book, "Ring" will be out in Books Stores in the Fall of 2014.


David and his wife, Karen, make their home in Nashville, Tennessee. They are the parents of four children, April, Ashley, Nathan and Amy Joy. They are Poppy and Bella to two Grandsons. Carter David and Cooper Solomon Stephens and a Granddaughter, Alexandra Jane Stephens.

Tickets are free but must be reserved.

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741
Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE


Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Kristen Stanton At Creekside 2017

Kristen sings with both passion and power through an anointing by the Holy Spirit.  She believes in sharing her heart and message through each of the songs she sings.  No song is unintentional and every song builds upon a greater message.  You will be entertained, encouraged, uplifted and blessed at one of her concerts.  You will also hear the Gospel.  Every time.

 "That's what it's all about.  It is the only reason I do what I do.  You can be entertained at home watching a movie.  You can be encouraged by reading a book.  But I pray that people will see God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ in a new light and that they will experience Him in a new way."

"I was saved when I was 4 years old.  I've been in church my whole life.  I went to a Christian college.  I don't have the experiences of walking away from God and how He brought me back.  But I DO have the experience of how God continuously reveals Himself to me... of how He answers prayer.   I want people to understand who God is so that they can be more of a reflection of Him.  My goal is to help others see God in a way that meets every need in their life."

Tickets are free but must be reserved.
“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741

Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Saturday, May 6, 2017

The Nelons featured artists at Creekside Gospel Music Convention 2017

Pigeon Forge, Tenn.  – Rob Patz of Creekside Gospel Music Convention, is proud to announce the addition of the award-winning Nelons to the Creekside 2017 schedule. Creekside takes place at Pigeon Forge from Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Tickets are free but must be reserved.
“It is a joy for The Nelons to be at Creekside this year!” says Kelly Nelon Clark. “We have been friends with Rob Patz for many years and can’t wait to see him and all of you there!”
“Kelly and her family are sweet people and great friends,” says Patz. “We are thrilled to welcome the Nelons to Creekside and we know our audience will love them. We encourage all of the Nelons’ friends and fans to join us in Pigeon Forge for a time of singing and fellowship. It’s more than just a music event. It’s an experience you won’t forget.”
Creekside 2017 guests also include motivational speaker, David Ring; Pat Barker, who will lead his Pat Barker University; and Mark209, who are favorites at Pigeon Forge. These join over 40 Southern Gospel and Christian Country artists for daytime showcases, evening concerts, midnight prayer and the 2017 Diamond Awards. Tickets can be reserved at the website creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com. Accommodation specials at the Ramada Inn can also be obtained by calling 360-933-0741. For more information on tickets, lodging and special VIP Tickets, contact Rob Patz at 360-933-0741.

Find Creekside On Facebook HERE

Friday, May 5, 2017

Creekside Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday to November 2014 SGNScoops Magazine cover about Creekside Gospel Music Convention

Tickets are free but must be reserved.
“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741

Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Purpose At Creekside 2017

Romans 8:28 (KJV) -- And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his "purpose".

This scripture is where the group name "Purpose" came from. As children of God, we ALL have a purpose...we just need to be serving the Lord through that purpose

The purpose of Purpose is to share the gospel of Christ through song. It is our desire to share "our stories" of what God has done in our lives to others! Through our sharing, we give all praise to God for Who He Is!


Tickets are free but must be reserved.
“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741

Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

The Connells At Creekside 2017

This family group is made up of Chris and Karen Connell, and twin daughters, Hannah and Heather.

Chris and Karen traveled extensively during the nineties with the Southern Gospel group known as “The Genesis Quartet” The course of that ministry was changed when Chris was called to Cornerstone Baptist Chapel in Waco, GA as pastor. After serving churches in GA, AL and TN over the past 25 years, the family now resides in Jacksonville, AL. Chris is currently serving as pastor of Fairview Heights Northside Baptist Church in Anniston, AL. In addition to church work, the family feels a calling upon their lives to carry the message of the gospel through song.

The twins, are coming into their own in the area of ministry and have a real heart for sharing their God given talents. Through the close family harmony and testimonies of God’s grace and mercy, the family wishes to spread the good news that Jesus saves! The music is Southern Gospel and true to the tradition and inspiration of the standard hymns with a progressive flavor.



Tickets are free but must be reserved.
“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
Call And Reserve Your Hotel Room 360 933 0741

Find Creekside Gospel Music Convention On Facebook HERE

Monday, May 1, 2017

The Name Pigeon Forge

People often ask how did they come up with the name Pigeon Forge this is what we found from From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia HERE


The name "Pigeon Forge" comes from an iron forge built by Isaac Love (1783–1854) sometime around 1820. The name of this forge referred to its location along the Little Pigeon River, in the vicinity of what is now the Old Mill. The name of the river comes from the flocks of passenger pigeons that frequented its banks at the time of the first Euro-American settlers' arrival.[4]
For centuries, the Cherokee used the valley where Pigeon Forge is now located as a hunting ground. A Cherokee footpath known as the "Indian Gap Trail" crossed the Great Smokies from North Carolina, and passed through the Pigeon Forge valley en route to its junction with the Great Indian Warpath in modern Sevierville (US-441 closely parallels this ancient trail, although it crests the mountains at Newfound Gap rather than Indian Gap). From Sevierville, the Warpath headed west toward the Overhill Cherokee towns along the Little Tennessee River.[5]
The Indian Gap Trail brought the first Europeans to the Pigeon Forge area in the early 18th century. Along with hunters and trappers from North Carolina, traders from Virginia had passed through the valley before 1750.[4] Sometime after 1783, Colonel Samuel Wear became one of the first permanent Euro-American settlers in the Pigeon Forge area. Wear, a veteran of the American Revolution, erected a stockade near the confluence of Walden Creek and the Little Pigeon River (what is now Pigeon Forge City Park) in 1792. This "fort" provided a safe stopover for the early pioneers in the Sevier County area. Wear would later serve as a member of the committee that drafted Tennessee's state constitution.[6]
In 1785, the Cherokee signed the Treaty of Dumplin Creek, ceding much of what is now Sevier County to the United States.[7] Among the first to take advantage of this was Robert Shields (1740–1802), who received a survey for a tract of land in the Pigeon Forge area from the Watauga Land Office in 1786. Shields, who like Wear was a veteran of the Revolution, established a small fort along Middle Creek (near what is now Dollywood).[8] Shields' son would later write that the fort was 100 feet (30 m) long and 16 feet (4.9 m) wide, with 12-foot (3.7 m) walls constructed with "heavy logs." The fort contained living quarters for six families, with a common kitchen at one end and a common living room at the other. As his family grew, Shields constructed separate houses for his children, one of which was purchased by Horatio Butler in 1797 and remained with his descendants until being torn down in 1994.[8]
Although the Shields Fort was too far from the main Cherokee trails to ever experience a serious assault, the Wear Fort straddled the Indian Gap Trail, making it a popular target for small bands of Cherokee warriors. After the Cherokee attacked his fort in 1793, a frustrated Wear led a band of 60 frontiersmen across the northwestern Smokies into the Overhill Cherokee region. The frontiersmen attacked and destroyed the town of Tallassee (near modern-day Calderwood Dam), killing at least fifteen Cherokees and capturing several others.[4] In 1794, the Cherokee fired on Wear and his two sons just outside Calvin's Blockhouse (near Maryville), although the Wears escaped unharmed.[9]

While treaties negotiated at the Tellico Blockhouse in 1794 and 1798 brought calm to the region, sporadic fighting between Cherokees and the settlers continued. One notable incident occurred in 1802, Tavenor Runyan (1787-1802), the son of Isaac Barefoot Runyan (1749–1845) and Margaret Rambo[10] (who had settled near the heart of modern Pigeon Forge), was killed by a Cherokee warrior. The recently elected Governor Archibald Roane was forced to personally intervene to prevent retaliatory strikes.

The Drummond Family At Creekside 2017

The Drummond Family is thankful to be working for the Lord. We’ve been traveling the southeast sharing God’s love in word and song since April 1996, 20 amazing years. Many things have changed in those years but not the call of God, which is without repentance. Our vision is deep and stronger than ever before. We believe that God placed a calling upon our lives to carry the Gospel. Our goal is to reach as many as possible in the final days, to see the lost saved, hearts mended, broken homes restored, the sick healed, and to fulfill His calling on our lives-to share his message in song and word. No other music can touch and move the heart like the power of a gospel song.

We are a close-knit family based ministry. Pat Drummond is our manager, and is an Ordained Minister.  He also sings, plays drums, and takes care of everything we need including keeping the bus running & getting us where we need to be, and generally does anything that needs to be done. After being involved in music since the age of 12, he have seen many things over the years, but one thing that has not changed is God’s great power and the love for his children is still the same. Pat has a vision to see the lost soul saved and broken hearts healed. Pat’s wife, Michelle “Chelle” Drummond, plays spilt keys carrying the bass part, writer, graphic designer, web master and road manager (to say the least). Chelle is a great prayer warrior and much of the success of the group can be directly attributed to her efforts both physically and spiritually. Chelle’s anointed songwriting continues to touch lives everywhere we go. One of the latest penned by her and Pat gives great hope with the song, Hope in the Valley. Their daughter, Meagan Pledger, is a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and a graphic designer, designing most of the graphics for the ministry. Meagan’s songwriting continues to bless hearts and touch lives. Her vocals as a 27-year-old singer are touching youth each week as we travel.  Our son, Bo Drummond, is a vocalist, lead & steel guitarist for the group.  Bo has recently come back on board traveling with the family.  He works in the studio as a producer, engineer, and musician for Studio D Productions. His love for music began at a very young age, and has travelled for many years carrying the gospel in song. Bo is also a songwriter and has just co-written the groups latest radio song with Cody Boyett titled “I Stand.”  Ron French is the newest member of the group.  Ron is a vocalist, songwriter, and musician. Ron has played many years on the road playing guitar and drums, and for the past few years, he’s enjoyed a great solo ministry as well. Ron’s heartfelt anointing will touch you as he plays and sings.  We are pleased to welcome Ron to the DFM.  Chastity Drummond handles product for the family, and is a great prayer warrior.  You will also see our grandchildren, Lilly, Travis, and Luke doing many things as they work with the family.

Tickets are free but must be reserved.

“Most fans want to stay at the Ramada Inn, which is part of the Smoky Mountain Convention Center, the headquaters of Creekside 2017,” says Patz. “We have an exceptional deal for attendees who book early. For those arriving on Monday the 30th and leaving Friday morning, the 3rd, the cost can be as low as $200 per person, based on double occupancy.  That is an incredible at any time, but especially during a music event in Pigeon Forge. Plus you don’t have to worry about parking and one of everyone’s favorite donut shops is just down the road!”
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