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...
by Sony Elise | Nov 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22 I have been thinking a lot about what it means to cast one’s burden on the Lord. It seems like this should be easy but, for me, it’s not....
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 24, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Singing News announced the winners of their 2017 Songwriters Search. Grand prize winners include “Bring On The Storm” written by Blake Bolerjack (to be recorded by 11th Hour), “Heavenly Peace” written by William Carroll Cook and Jennifer B....
by Diana Brantley | Nov 21, 2017 | History
First, the background: Once upon a time (sometime during the early 2000’s, I think), Singing News maintained a forum/chat board on its web site to promote discussions between its subscribers. When they decided to discontinue it, Daniel Mount picked up the baton...
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...