by Sony Elise | Nov 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” ~Luke 7:47 Several members of our church are involved in jail ministry, and because of them, I have seen firsthand the truth of...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 22, 2024 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS Several Christmas tours are happening this year including the Family & Friends Tour (Mylon Hayes Family/Greater Vision), A Jazzy Little Christmas (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound), and A True Family Christmas (The Collingsworth Family). Also,...
by James Hales | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
On April 17, 1987, the Kingsmen returned to Jackson, Mississippi to finally record the live album that was originally intended to be recorded a year earlier. If you recall, “Stand Up at Opryland USA” was supposed to be recorded in Jackson, but technical issues halted...
by Sony Elise | Nov 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
As I sit down to write, I wonder if I have anything of worth to say. It’s been over a month since my last post, and part of that is due to life being busy, dealing with stressful situations, and yet making time where I can to draw near to God because He is the...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 15, 2024 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS The LeFevre Quartet and soloist Michael Booth announced they will join forces in late-2025 for the Season Of Love Christmas Tour. REMEMBERING The family of LaVerne Tripp announced he passed away this morning. Tripp briefly sang with the Palmetto State...
by James Hales | Nov 13, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
One of the most popular and best-selling live albums in the Kingsmen’s discography is “Stand Up at Opryland USA”, but it took a lot of work and re-work to get it done! The album was set to be recorded on May 21, 1986, in Jackson, Mississippi, but they experienced...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 9, 2024 | Awards Shows, Commentary & Observations
Ten years ago, the Recording Academy revamped several Grammy Awards categories including the five related to Christian/Gospel music as follows: Pre-2014 Category Structure Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance Best Gospel Song Best Contemporary...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 8, 2024 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS Nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards were announced this morning. Nominees for the Best Roots Gospel Album include The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 by Authentic Unlimited; The Gospel According To Mark by Mark D. Conklin; Rhapsody by The Harlem Gospel Travelers;...
by James Hales | Nov 6, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
I’ve always felt that “Better in Person” was a unique live album for the Kingsmen. When compared to their other live recordings, this was a very laid-back, and slower paced live album. While it’s not my favorite live recording by the Kingsmen, it’s a very special live...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 1, 2024 | News
REMEMBERING Former Marksmen Quartet lead singer and emcee Earle Wheeler passed away yesterday. Wheeler had suffered a fall recently while on tour. RELEASED THIS WEEK Click HERE to listen to this month’s streaming releases on YouTube Music....
by James Hales | Oct 30, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
We’ve reached a milestone this week, as we’ve come to the halfway mark on our journey through the Kingsmen’s discography. Including this article, we’ve covered all their mainline recordings from 1972-1984, and we’ll spend the next several weeks plunging into the next...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 25, 2024 | News
RELEASED THIS WEEK Click HERE to listen to this month’s new streaming releases on YouTube Music. Click HERE to listen to new Christmas releases UPCOMING RELEASES The dates listed here are distribution dates when...
