by David Bruce Murray | Apr 30, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
By the end of 2019, the Inspirations will have completed their 55th year and started on a 56th. Right Where He Is features the vocals of original tenor Archie Watkins, lead Roland Kesterson, baritone Eddie Dietz, and bass Marlin Shubert. Luke Vaught (who plays piano...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
In February of this year, it was announced that Primary Wave Music had acquired interest in the Gaither Music Group and Gaither Publishing. The move coincided somewhat with another announcement that Gaither Family Resources would be closing by March 31st. On the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS HighRoad signed an exclusive recording agreement with New Day Records. Gospel trio Avenue joined Main Street Music & Entertainment as the first artist on their Penn Street Records label. Songwriter Lee Black and former Perrys member Bryan...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Squire Parsons has announced his retirement from touring. Parsons’ career spans 50 years, beginning with a stint with the West Virginia-based Calvarymen in 1969. Parsons has endured health problems over the past few years. The latest...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 15, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Legacy Five faces the impending departures of original baritone Scott Howard as well as tenor Josh Feemster. Replacing one group member can be stressful enough, but replacing two can entirely alter a group’s character for better or for worse. The fact that Scott...
