by David Bruce Murray | Nov 18, 2017 | Commentary & Observations, Rant
I attended a concert last night that featured three top Southern Gospel quartets, and when I say top, I mean three groups that would appear on most anyone’s Top 10 list of current male quartets. The concert promoter has a weekly Southern Gospel show on one of...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 17, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Chapel Valley’s CEO Shane Roark and his fiancé, Jacqueline Ratliff announced their plan to be married in a private ceremony in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on December 8, 2017. Marcie Gray announced she has reached an agreement with Chapel Valley to...
by Diana Brantley | Nov 17, 2017 | Concert Review
This will be a combination review since I was able to see Signature Sound twice within a week and I’ll cover both concerts. Ringgold, GA: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound This concert was promoted by Southern Sacred Sounds (a production of WDEF TV station from...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 16, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Jonathan Wilburn has been traveling as a soloist since his son Jordan left the road earlier this year. Tell Me The Story is his new solo collection featuring familiar hymns, a patriotic classic, and a brand new song about the cross. Wilburn is an expressive vocalist...
by Diana Brantley | Nov 15, 2017 | Concert Review
I really enjoy all of the concerts I get to attend, but every once in a while there is a concert that is much more special than “normal.” The concert I attended in Oxford, Alabama on Thursday was one of the very special ones! Pat Barker put together a...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 14, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
The latest release by The Nelons is an 11-song collection titled The Americana Sessions. Family themes run throughout and as the title implies, this is a collection of well-known American standards. The one new song is “Daddy And Son,” written by Jason...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 10, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Ed O’Neal announced the Dixie Melody Boys are now represented for bookings by the Beckie Simmons Agency. Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer launched a film series podcast titled Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer. Click HERE to...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 7, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
Dear Southern Gospel Music Fans, I’ve been known quite a few times over the years to take artists to tasks for different aspects of the SG industry – from poorly-made products and presentations to apparent penny pinching to immature reactions to being...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 3, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Bass singer Will Lane announced he is forming the Port City Quartet along with baritone singer Terry Carter. Both Lane are Carter were members of the Anchormen until a few months ago. Other group members will be announced soon. Their first appearance...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 2, 2017 | Commentary & Observations, Music Tech, Shopping
Nearly every album released today, whether it be via record labels or independently, is made available in some form of digital distribution, whether it be streaming services such as Spotify or download purchases such as iTunes. Some artists will do digital downloads...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 29, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46 This scripture has been rolling around in my mind for the past couple of...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 27, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Joined by the Tacketts band, the Freemans performed “Farther Along” last Friday evening on the Grand Ole Opry during a segment paying tribute to the late Dr. Ralph Stanley. Karen Peck & New River appeared as a special guests on the...
