by James Hales | Dec 4, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1988, it had been 4 years since the Kingsmen released a mainline studio recording, and I imagine there was a lot of pressure going into the studio to record “Anchors Aweigh”, and ensuring the final product was a top-notch studio album! I bought this album when I...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 29, 2024 | News
From all of us here at MusicScribe, we pray you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! #NEWSNUGGETS Rick Francis of Singing News recently presented #1 plaques to Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and Triumphant Quartet for their chart-topping radio singles “We Are...
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....
