by David Bruce Murray | Jul 31, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Nominees for the 2026 Dove Awards were anounced this week by the Gospel Music Association. Karen Peck & New River’s song “I Speak Jesus” was nominated in the Inspirational Recorded Song category this year, a category where Southern...
by James Hales | Jul 29, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
The Greenes started singing as a family group back in 1979, and between 1980 and 1984, they recorded 3 albums, mostly independently. In the early 1980’s, Tim Greene opened his own recording studio in the basement of the Greene’s home called Mountain Top Studios, and...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 24, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Goodman Revival announced they will significantly expand their touring schedule starting March 31, 2027. Their appearances will include a live band. The group also dropped hints about their next two albums: one for Christmas and one non-seasonal. Both...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 17, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced a special presentation honoring the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will air Tuesday, July 28, at 7:00 PM Eastern on Singing News TV. The special will be offered free for...
by James Hales | Jul 15, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
After discussing 15 mainline recordings by the Bishops, we’ve come to #16, which would be the final album by the group. I don’t know if they knew it at the time, just how monumental “Stories” was, but when looking at it from a historical perspective, this was a career...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 10, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Asheville, North Carolina is the place to be tonight. Last night, The Kingsmen announced that those who can’t attend will be able to watch the event live on SingingNewsTV. NEW RELEASES Click HERE to sample new July releases! UPCOMING RELEASES Dates...
by James Hales | Jul 8, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
At the turn of the century, while the world was concerned about Y2K, the Bishops were concentrated on joining up with a new, fledging record label called “Cathedral Records”. In December 1999, the Cathedral Quartet officially retired, as they took the stage for the...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 3, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Kingsmen have announced that today, July 3, is the final day to reserve a seat in the “Center 70” section for the 70th Anniversary Hometown Celebration of the Kingsmen Quartet in Asheville, NC next Friday, July 10. Click HERE to ensure...
by James Hales | Jul 1, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
With the immense success of the Bishops’ previous 2 mainline recordings, along with releasing “Front Porch Collection, Volume 2” and “Classics Live” in 1997, the guys ended up not releasing any new music in 1998. In 1999, the Bishops released “Let’s Celebrate Jesus”,...
by Sony Elise | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Do you ever take time to think about how blessed you are? I can’t help but see God’s hand throughout my journey–the doors He’s opened, opportunities He’s granted, family and friends He’s given–and I am more grateful than I can...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 26, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The final round of voting for the Singing News Fan Awards is now open. The final day to vote is July 31st. Click HERE to vote. (You must be a subscriber to the magazine or Singing News TV). BMI announced their 2026 Christian Awards will be presented on...
by James Hales | Jun 24, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Trying to follow up an immensely popular recording is a plight that many artists over the years have had to overcome; many have failed, but many have passed the test with flying colors. Honestly, it’s a great place to be, but by the same token, it can also be rather...
