by David Bruce Murray | Jun 21, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Broadcast Music, Incorporated presented the BMI Christian Music Awards on Tuesday, June 18 at an invitation-only event in Nashville, Tennessee. “God Is Real” (Jacob Mills, Levi Mills, Sue Smith, Barry Weeks), “Liar, Liar”...
by James Hales | Jun 19, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
With the Paynes coming off the road at the end of 1990, Mike soldiered on for a few years with a successful preaching and singing ministry. As schedules permitted, Loreen and their daughter Sandra would travel with Mike as well, and they would sing together on...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 14, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Gaither Music Group president Paul Sizelove was included on Billboard’s Indie Power Players list for the fifth consecutive year. In addition to his duties for GMG, Sizelove was recently appointed president of Sun Label Group as well. RELEASED...
by James Hales | Jun 12, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
For their second album with RiverSong (and their last recording before the group disbanded in late 1990), the Paynes went back with Vic Clay as producer. “God Wants You” goes back to that more rustic approach that made their “Rapture” album such a delectable...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 7, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK On Tuesday, the Southern Gospel Music Association announced the names of the 2024 Hall Of Fame inductees: Kelly Nelon Clark, Jeff Stice, Mike Holcomb, and Herb Henry. The induction ceremony will take place during a Tuesday afternoon showcase on...
by James Hales | Jun 5, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1988, it had been 2 years since the album “Rapture” had been released. In 1987 the Paynes released another album through Eagle One Records called, “A Little Bit of Heaven”, which was a much lower budget recording than their “Rapture” album had been and it did not...
by David Bruce Murray | May 31, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Memphis Quartet Show announced the additions of Ricky Carden, Josh Franks, and Pat Barker to the organization’s Board of Directors. These three are replacing Memphis Quartet Show founders Stewart Varnado, Danny Jones, and Jimmy Blackwood....
by James Hales | May 29, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
How do you come back after releasing such a phenomenal live album like “Fire on Stage”? You release “Rapture” is what you do! After the immense success from the albums “I’m a Jesus Fan” and “Fire on Stage”, the Paynes essentially reinvented themselves and released...
by Sony Elise | May 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
I am in awe of God’s mercy and goodness, but I’m also reminded that “to whom much is given, much is required” (Luke 12:48). God doesn’t elevate a person so that the person can become a big shot. Everything He does is so HE can get glory....
by David Bruce Murray | May 24, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK On Thursday morning, some SiriusXM subscribers discovered that Bill Gaither’s enLighten channel had moved from Channel 65 to Channel 150. Family Music Group announced the addition of Cheri Taylor to their roster of recording artists. Taylor...
by James Hales | May 22, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
The 1980’s brought us some stellar live albums…“Lift the Roof Off” (Hinsons), “Live and Alive” (Singing Americans), “Live in Atlanta” and “Travelin’ Live” (Cathedrals), “Louisiana Live” (Hemphills), “Double Take” (Gold City) and let’s not forget those exciting live...
by David Bruce Murray | May 17, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Gospel Music Association and GMA Foundation elected/re-elected board members for 2024-2025. Zane King and Ed Harper are among the names on the GMA board. Harper and Ed Leonard continue to hold positions on the GMA’s Executive Committee. Paul...
