by David Bruce Murray | Mar 6, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Dixie Echoes announced the addition of 23-year-old tenor singer Jonathan Rigdon. He hails from Brandon, Mississippi. The group is working on a new recording featuring Rigdon to be released in a few months. The Tennessee Department of Tourist...
by James Hales | Mar 4, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
As we come to 1998, after about 5 years or so of stability with the vocal line-up of the Inspirations, change was happening. As I mentioned in my last article, due to some health concerns Ronnie Hutchins had going on, he ended up going on leave in November 1997....
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 27, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS New Day Records announced the addition of Weeks Revival, a new trio including JJ Weeks, Mark Clay, and Benjamin Scott. Tomorrow is the final day to join the Southern Gospel Music Association for those wishing to be eligible to vote for 2026 SGMA Hall Of...
by James Hales | Feb 25, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
While I was in the early planning stages of putting this series on the Inspirations together, I had considered reviewing “Old Time Religion” along with “Thank You Lord” in one article, because not only do they have very similar covers (which were both designed by...
by Sony Elise | Feb 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. ~2 Corinthians 5:17 In the last century, salvation has been watered down to a simple “pray-this-prayer-and-you’re-saved”...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 20, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Whisnants announced they are moving booking in-house. Concert promoters should contact the group directly for future scheduling. The group will honor all previous commitments booked through the Harper Agency. REMEMBERING Ron Martin of Morristown,...
by James Hales | Feb 18, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
As we enter the second half of the 90’s, the Inspirations began to experience some renewed success that began with their 1996 recording, “Thank You Lord”, mostly spurred by the hit title song. During the 1970’s, the Inspirations enjoyed enormous success with close to...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 13, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS First Baptist Church in Martin, Tennessee announced Gaither pianist Matthew Holt has joined their staff as Worship & Media Pastor. Holt will no longer be part of the Renaissance Program at Bethel University, but he will continue to record and tour...
by James Hales | Feb 11, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Due to the demand from the fans for more music by the Inspirations each year, the Inspirations released 2 recordings in 1993, but ironically, they did not release any new music in 1994, which coincidentally, would have been their 30th anniversary year! By 1994, after...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 6, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Legacy Five announced the additions of 22-year-old tenor singer Caleb Ozee and pianist Philip Kolb. Ozee and Kolb replace Lee Black and Tim Parton respectively who left the group in 2025. Last Saturday, Kim Hopper called out cyberbullies who made...
by James Hales | Feb 4, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
During the 1960’s and 1970’s, it wasn’t uncommon for the Inspirations (or any other group, for that matter) to release multiple albums within a year’s time. During the 80’s and 90’s, most groups generally released only one recording per year, with a few exceptions....
by Sony Elise | Feb 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are on social media, you are no doubt aware of the discussions that are taking place concerning how irresponsible people are with their words. The saying “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me” is rubbish. Take it from...
