by Sony Elise | Apr 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a child, the story of Esther was one of my favorites in the Bible. What girl wouldn’t like the story of a common Jew who quickly gets promoted to queenhood, winning the favor of prominent people? One of the best parts of the story, though, features Haman. I...
by Diana Brantley | Apr 8, 2017 | Concert Review
This and a couple more reviews I’ll be publishing in the next week or so should really be filed under the category of “Better Late Than Never!!” But there was so much great singing, that I don’t want to let them go entirely without at least an abbreviated...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 7, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Producer: Wayne Haun Song Titles: We Welcome Your Holy Spirit; Chain Breaker; God Will Always Be God; The Cross Is All The Proof I Need; One Happy Man; Thankful, So Thankful; I Know Him; Never Assume; Grace And Mercy; Bottom Of The Barrel; My God Called Me This...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 3, 2017 | Commentary & Observations, News
It has been my desire for several years to make a simple apples-to-apples comparison that would prove precisely how much songwriters should be making from streaming. At last, I finally have enough data to do precisely that. Figures released by the Recording Industry...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 3, 2017 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Rant
This past year marked the first time in music industry history that streaming accounted for more than half (51%) of all music sales. That means that more people are listening to music via Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc., than they are purchasing music directly,...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 3, 2017 | News
I hope everyone enjoyed our “fake news” News Nuggets entry posted on April 1. I like to give credit where it’s due, so I’ll just mention that while my name was listed as the author of the article, several items were also provided by and/or...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 1, 2017 | News, Oddities
Last Week’s Happenings An elevated portion of Interstate 85 collapsed in Atlanta, Georgia last week after an intense fire underneath weakened the structure. Traveling singing groups will have to steer clear of Atlanta to make it to concerts on time. In other...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 27, 2017 | News, Obituary
Last Week’s Happenings Gaither Homecoming favorite Gene McDonald announced a partnership with Adoration Agency. Beginning in March, Adoration Agency will be the primary booking agent for Gene’s solo concerts and engagements. During a radio broadcast last...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 23, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Producer: Danny Crawford Label: Horizon Records Songs: Delivered Again; He Can’t Follow Me Home; Hold Your Ground; The Ark; God Will Take Care Of It All; It Is Time; Redemption Draweth Nigh; How Long; Help Me Make It; There Rose A Lamb Rating: 3 1/2 Stars Barry...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 21, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews, Uncategorized
They Don’t Know Produced by Jeff Collins Horizon Records www.kingsmenquartet.com Format: CD & Digital Release Date: April 14, 2017 Tune-O-Meter: Medium Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: They Don’t Know (What The Lord Can Do) (Kenna Turner...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 20, 2017 | News
Last Week’s Happenings Praise Incorporated announced Jeremy Partlow is joining the group to sing tenor. The group recently moved to full-time status. Other members include owner and lead singer Steve Sam, baritone Devon Jones, & bass Marlin Dorsey. Billy...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 19, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
Cody McVey recently shared this article on his Facebook page, taking the author to task for what Cody viewed as self-righteousness, referring to such authors as “modern-day Pharisees; they are more detrimental to the Kingdom than we realize.” The article,...
