by David Bruce Murray | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Dixie Melody Boys lead singer Josh Garner announced both he and tenor singer Jerry Skaggs are leaving the Dixie Melody Boys effective June 2, 2019. Dixie Melody Boys owner and bass singer Ed O’Neal disputed rumors he might be selling or...
by Kyle Boreing | May 22, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Rant
This morning, I saw a post by a southern gospel singer (who shall remain nameless) who had received a “Platinum Award,” apparently from their radio promoter “For radio and DJ downloads.” The photo depicts what appears to be a CD cover and a...
by David Bruce Murray | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced the 2019 inductees to the Hall Of Fame are former Kingsmen tenor Ernie Phillips, Wilburns patriarch Jackie Wilburn, Greater Vision’s Gerald Wolfe, and McKameys bass singer Ruben Bean....
by David Bruce Murray | May 10, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Collingsworth Family recently performed at the Celebration Banquet for the 2019 National Day of Prayer. The event was held at the Ronald Reagan International Center in Washington, D.C. (The Collingsworth Family is pictured with former...
by Kyle Boreing | May 8, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Recently, while browsing through some totally-not-copyright-infringing gospel music videos on YouTube, an ad came up for a movie currently available on PureFlix, a Christian alternative to Netflix. The film is titled A Man Called Jon, and the trailer can be viewed...
by Sony Elise | May 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Brothers, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”...
by David Bruce Murray | May 3, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Daywind Records announced that Wilburn & Wilburn have reunited to record a new studio album produced by Ben Isaacs and Scott Godsey. A glance at their schedule reveals four scheduled appearances, but there is no official word yet on whether...
by Kyle Boreing | May 2, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
GratefulProduced by Chris Golden24k Recordshttp://www.chrisgolden.netFormat: CD & DigitalRelease Date: March 15, 2019Format Reviewed: CD (provided) Tune-O-Meter: Low Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: Thank You Lord For This Day (Stephen Allen...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 30, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
By the end of 2019, the Inspirations will have completed their 55th year and started on a 56th. Right Where He Is features the vocals of original tenor Archie Watkins, lead Roland Kesterson, baritone Eddie Dietz, and bass Marlin Shubert. Luke Vaught (who plays piano...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
In February of this year, it was announced that Primary Wave Music had acquired interest in the Gaither Music Group and Gaither Publishing. The move coincided somewhat with another announcement that Gaither Family Resources would be closing by March 31st. On the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS HighRoad signed an exclusive recording agreement with New Day Records. Gospel trio Avenue joined Main Street Music & Entertainment as the first artist on their Penn Street Records label. Songwriter Lee Black and former Perrys member Bryan...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Squire Parsons has announced his retirement from touring. Parsons’ career spans 50 years, beginning with a stint with the West Virginia-based Calvarymen in 1969. Parsons has endured health problems over the past few years. The latest...
