by David Bruce Murray | Nov 4, 2019 | News
Enjoy this rare Monday edition of News Nuggets. I’ll hopefully be back on track for Fridays this week. (DBM) GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Abraham Productions announced concert promoter and pastor Bill Bailey has joined their Board Of Directors. The Collingsworth...
by Sony Elise | Nov 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I deserved justice, He gave me mercyWhen bonds held me fast, He set me freeNow my one goal in life’s to liveFor the day that I can giveGive Him thanks for the day He showed mercy to me* Have you ever had a word come up over and over in your studies that you...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 30, 2019 | Radio, Rant
Via Facebook today, the enLighten channel on Sirius/XM announced their regular Southern Gospel programming will be suspended until December 5 (except indirectly through their app). Listeners will instead be treated to an array of pop artists under the banner...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 30, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to ALL of these new Christmas recordings for free at YouTube Music. Christmastime Volume II by the Ball Brothers includes four classic and four new Christmas songs. Two non-seasonal bonus tracks are also included. Pros: The arrangements of the...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 26, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to enjoy both of these albums and more October 2019 releases for free on YouTube Music. In 2009, the Gaither Vocal Band released a 2-volume project titled Reunion, which included most of the group’s former members dating back to their formation in...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 26, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Tony Gore announced he will be performing select dates with a live band in 2020. Members of the Sneed Family will be participating. The two recording rooms at Crossroads Studios in Arden, NC were recently upgraded with new wiring and state of...
by Sony Elise | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
“If he can make a change in me, He can make a change in you.” These words from the Cathedrals’ song “He Made a Change” got me thinking this morning. Every true Christian should be able to look back and “see where He brought me from...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 19, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to enjoy these three albums and more Christmas music for free on YouTube Music. A True Family Christmas by The Collingsworth Family packs 21 songs into 13 tracks (including 11 spread over 3 medleys!). Most of the songs titles are familiar carols with a few...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 18, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The 2019 Dove Awards were presented on Tuesday, October 15. Click HERE to view the complete list of winners. A portion of the presentations and performances will air on TBN at the following dates and times (all Eastern): Sunday, October 20 at...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 14, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to stream all of these Chrismas releases on YouTube Music. A Jazzy Little Christmas is a concept recording by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound with Billy Stritch and Wayne Haun handling production duties. (Stritch was Liza Minelli’s piano player for...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 12, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
The Lore Family’s Hidden Blessings features eleven new songs. Members of this group include Darren & Sandy Lore along with their children, Fayth and Samuel. Pros: Hidden Blessings features strong songwriting and some ambitious arrangements. I enjoyed the...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 11, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Bledsoes are the newest addition to Main Street’s 65South roster. The North Carolina mixed trio includes cousins Rodney Bledsoe and Robert Freeman, as well as soprano vocalist Melissa Cates. The Southern Gospel Music Association (SGMA)...
