by David Bruce Murray | Apr 15, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Legacy Five faces the impending departures of original baritone Scott Howard as well as tenor Josh Feemster. Replacing one group member can be stressful enough, but replacing two can entirely alter a group’s character for better or for worse. The fact that Scott...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 12, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS It’s been a quiet week in Southern Gospel music, so there’s no better time than today to check out this behind-the-scenes footage from one of America’s most beloved and iconic television shows. Then, after you’ve rested...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 5, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Former Gold City and Brian Free & Assurance bass singer Bill Lawrence is returning to Southern Gospel music after a 13-year absence. Lawrence is joining the Diplomats, replacing Alex Utech who left the group last year. Singing News is now...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 29, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Legacy Five announced original baritone Scott Howard is retiring. Howard’s retirement will coincide with the departure of tenor Josh Feemster whose plans were announced two weeks ago. Howard will ultimately join Danley Sound Labs where he...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 28, 2019 | History, Music Business, News
I’ve covered in the past how southern gospel music has a vast library of music and film/video footage from decades of artists. I’ve also mentioned how much of this library is not controlled by large record labels or production companies, but in the hands...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 23, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
March 22 – Old Paths – It’s Real (EPCD) For 2019, The Old Paths have released a 7-song EP which, for those keeping score, is one more song than their 2017 release, Long Run. Pros: “The God I Know” (Lee Black/Jerry Salley) is a standout...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 22, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The newly formed Main Street Music & Entertainment announced country/gospel quartet, Carolina, is the debut artist on their Berry Hill Records label. Carolina’s upcoming CD, American Morning, will be released to retail outlets on May...
by Diana Brantley | Mar 21, 2019 | Concert Review
I get to see and enjoy so many “national” southern gospel groups and I simply love their music. But I also enjoy meeting groups who are not as widely traveled as those artists and who aren’t as widely known to the general sg fan population. This past...
by Sony Elise | Mar 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
This is my last weekend home until Easter weekend, and I have been enjoying it immensely. I still like to travel but my body has a hard time keeping up with it anymore. I am so thankful for the grace that God gives when I need it. Mostly, I thank Him for His...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 15, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Legacy Five announced that tenor vocalist Josh Feemster is leaving the group. A replacement has not been named as of this writing. The National Quartet Convention announced an agreement to acquire the Lake Country Jubilee in Dallas, TX,...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 15, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
YesProduced by Wayne Haun, Gordon MoteStowTown Recordshttps://triumphantquartet.com/Format: CD & DigitalRelease Date: March 15, 2019Format Reviewed: Spotify Tune-O-Meter: Low-Medium Rating: 5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: Going There (Lee...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 8, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Paul’s Journey announced that the group will disband at the end of 2019 due to the pending retirement of bass singer and group manger, Rod Treme. The Diplomats announced the addition of Harold Reed on tenor, replacing alto singer Rita...
