by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
The Last Big Thing is the second CD by the Kingdom Heirs since baritone Loren Harris joined the group last year. The previous recording (Something Good) featured a collection of well-known cover songs. The Last Big Thing introduces eleven new songs written by some of...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 21, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
I met Darrell Ritchie in the 1980s when we were both completing our respective undergraduate degrees at Gardner-Webb College (now University) in Boiling Springs, NC. Darrell has sung at the church where I lead music a few times over the years as a soloist, and in...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 20, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Brian Free & Assurance are back with their second CD since reverting to a trio format in 2015 after the departure of bass singer Jeremy Liles. Bill Shivers has been singing lead since 2001 while Mike Rogers is completing his fourth year at the baritone position....
by Kyle Boreing | Sep 19, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Love Is The Golden Rule Produced by Jason Clark, *Jay DeMarcus Daywind Records www.michaelenglishmusic.com Format: CD & Digital Release Date: September 15, 2017 Tune-O-Meter: Low Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: My Love (Jason Clark/Jerome Olds) –...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 14, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Jay Stone formed the Jay Stone Singers in 1976. Jay and his wife Mary retired from traveling in 2010. Continuing their musical legacy are their daughter Sharona Carter, son-in-law Bobby Carter, and grandchildren Stone and Emma Carter. The group is based in Hope Mills,...
by Diana Brantley | Aug 31, 2017 | CD Reviews, Concert Review
During their yearly homecoming concert at Harp’s Crossing Baptist, the Akins celebrated a huge milestone – 30 years of ministry. The ministry started with father, David Akin, and grew to include all three of his sons, Dave, Nick, and Eli, until last year...