by David Bruce Murray | Dec 29, 2017 | News
Happy New Year! On behalf of the entire staff at MusicScribe, we wish all of our readers success in 2018. May you see Christ at work. We plan to continue keeping you informed of pertinent news, and of course, we’ll be analyzing new music and sharing our opinions...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 28, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
In this, the final week of 2017, I received a couple of CDs just in time to get them reviewed in the same year they were released. (Come back tomorrow for my review of the latest by The Ferguson Family.) Cheri Taylor is a soloist based in Santa Claus, Indiana. Sing...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 27, 2017 | Superlatives
CDs The following list includes all of the CDs released in 2017 that I rated at 5 Stars (“excellent”) and 4 1/2 Stars (“very good”). 2017 was a great year for new music with a total of 9 CDs on these two lists. Rated 5 Stars 1. Brian Free & Assurance –...
by Sony Elise | Dec 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
In pondering this question, the first answer that came to my mind was from Bill and Gloria Gaither: “He came to love, heal, and forgive.” Then I thought of John 10:10 where Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it...
by Kyle Boreing | Dec 22, 2017 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Bluegrass soloist Christian Davis recently signed with Turnberry Records and Management Team, a division of The Bluegrass Standard Magazine. The LeFevre Quartet announced their scheduling will now be handled by the Dominion Agency. The Nelons...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 15, 2017 | News, Obituary
Gospel Music Happenings Sonlite Records announced Three Bridges is returning to the label’s roster. The group and Sonlite had parted ways when the initial line-up of Three Bridges broke up approximately a decade ago. The National Quartet Convention posted their...
by Sony Elise | Dec 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
I recently started a Bible study titled The Walk of Repentance. This is actually my third time to go through it, but it’s been a few years so I need it again, to know that I am where I need to be in my walk with the Lord. Repentance is something people...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 8, 2017 | News, Obituary
Remembering Former Cathedral Quartet, Young Deacons, and Allmans member Steve Lee passed away on Monday, December 4. Releasing Today Upcoming Releases Please let us know if any significant upcoming releases are missing from this list. Note, the dates listed here are...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 5, 2017 | Concert Review, Reviews
The Gospel Through Girls And Guitars Tour made a stop on Saturday, December 2 in Yadkinville, North Carolina. This tour features High Road, the Talleys, Emily Ann Roberts, and Karen Peck & New River as well as a sermon by concert promoter Ray Flynn. I made the...
by Kyle Boreing | Dec 4, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
Recently, I reached out multiple times to an artist to get their input/feedback on an article I’ve written here on MusicScribe. These requests have been ignored. I believe, based on previous interaction with this artist, that this is due to their disdain for...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 2, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings The April Potter Agency announced the hiring of Joseph Reed as Agent and Director of Marketing. The nominees for the 60th Grammy Awards were announced. Nominees for Best Roots Gospel Album include: The Best Of The Collingsworth Family – Volume...
by Daniel J. Mount | Nov 30, 2017 | Awards Shows, Commentary & Observations
Why do Grammy® voters vote the way they do in Southern Gospel categories? Certain trends are clear. Some producer or label voter coalitions generate almost-automatic annual nominations. And imprints with major label distribution have that label’s votes behind...
