WHAT’S NOT IN THE NEWS

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) version of Randy Travis issued a statement assuring Gospel fans that just as soon as an acceptable peak in fame has been achieved by the digital clone in the Country and Pop markets, Gospel recordings by AI Travis are forthcoming.

The phrase “you just can’t beat family harmony” was deleted from a Singing News Facebook post last week after an eagle-eyed fan made the staff aware that two of the children in the referenced group are adopted.

Insiders say the National Quartet Convention has almost finalized a sponsorship agreement with Andy’s Frozen Mustard, not to be confused with…well, you know.

SPECIAL BULLETIN FROM STOWTOWN RECORDS: Ernie Haase has not retired.

Michael Booth and Pat Barker announced they are forming a new male quartet just as soon as they can find a tenor singer and a bass singer who won’t steal their collective spotlight.

The recent Oak Ridge Boys’ show at Jackpot Junction Casino was delayed by 45 minutes after tenor singer Ben James was denied entry to the venue. Security suspected him of being under-aged. James was eventually escorted to the stage under the cover of William Lee Golden’s beard.

Southern Gospel’s resident curmudgeon, SS, is the first lottery winner in history to refuse a multi-million-dollar prize. SS noticed a small ink smudge on the check and refused to accept it. When questioned about how come playing the lottery was OK, but having drums in Gospel music wasn’t, the post announcing SS’ win mysteriously disappeared.

UNLEASHED TODAY

Amy Grant & Michael Combs – Duets: Baby Baby, I’m Not For Sale (digital screaming re-issue of previously released album) – RELEASE DATE: Available NOW!

COMING LATER

Gaither’s Homecoming Friends – Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes – RELEASE DATE: No one knows the day or the hour