by David Bruce Murray | Sep 10, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
(Stow Town Records opted not to provide a review copy in CD or download format to MusicScribe, so this review is based on Spotify’s streaming version.) The Collingsworth Family began touring full-time in 2000. Over the ensuing 18 years, their fans grew to...
by Sony Elise | Sep 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
I woke up this morning with the song “Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary” going through my head. Throughout the day, various lyrics and scriptures have filtered through my brain. I am so thankful that God often brings the perfect words to mind right when I need...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 7, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings This week, The Ball Brothers were featured in a Sports Illustrated article that clears up any confusion folks may have about the gospel group vs. a family of basketball players also named Ball. Click HERE to read it. On a related note, the...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 5, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Steve Ladd released a 6-song CD titled No Excuses, No Regrets in 2017, and as the title indicated, Ladd and his record label must have had no regrets with that decision. 2018’s Come Up Clean is also a 6-song collection. Perhaps an annual release of just 6-songs...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 4, 2018 | Commentary & Observations
30 years ago , Southern Gospel was pretty much defined by quartets and the occasional trio. If you wanted to see George Younce and Glen Payne on stage, you simply had to find out when the Cathedrals were going to be appearing close enough for you to travel and see...