by James Hales | May 15, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
With “It’s Out of This World” being released so late in 1982, the Paynes did not release a mainline album in 1983, but rather released an independent recording filled with hymns and favorites called, “A Payne Family Tradition”. The album was totally produced by the...
by David Bruce Murray | May 10, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing announced they have reached an exclusive agreement with Russell Maudlin for his arranging, orchestrating, and songwriting services. Mauldin will also serve as a consultant for the recently revived choral music...
by James Hales | May 8, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
Before 1982 came to a close, the Paynes released their second national recording entitled, “It’s Out of This World”. While the album had a similar feel as their “Ready or Not” album, there definitely appears to be a bit more effort put into the arrangements and...
by David Bruce Murray | May 3, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Round Two of voting for the 2024 Singing News Fan Awards opened yesterday and will continue through May 10. The National Quartet Convention’s Clarke Beasley and the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Arthur Rice recently recorded video...
by James Hales | May 1, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
For the next group in this series, I want to take a few weeks to focus on a group called the Paynes. I came to appreciate this group during my teenage years in the 80’s, and though their time as a full-time group was relatively short lived compared to many of the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 26, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Ernie Haase announced 12-year veteran bass singer Paul Harkey is leaving Signature Sound at the end of May. Haase also announced Harkey’s replacement will be Christopher Taylor from Miami, Florida, a new face on the Southern Gospel concert...
by James Hales | Apr 24, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
The last recording the Hemphills released before coming off the road is this wonderful culmination of hit songs spanning their entire musical catalog. I remember talking with them in the summer of 1989 and this album was already in the works, and they were probably...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 19, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Southern Gospel Music Association of West Virginia announced they will induct the following individuals into their Hall Of Fame on Saturday, April 27 at a ceremony in Huntington, West Virginia: Diana Perry Gillette, Homer Fry, Mark Hale, Harold...
by James Hales | Apr 17, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
After “Revival” was released in 1987, it would be 2 years before the Hemphills would release a new album. During this time, the group left RiverSong Records and joined ranks with their friend Bill Traylor on his new label, Homeland Records. With renewed excitement,...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 12, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Dixie Echoes announced they have hired former Florida Melody Boys member Shannon Yates to sing baritone. Randy “Scoot” Shelnut Jr. who has carried the baritone part since 1995 will be the group’s bass singer going forward....
by James Hales | Apr 10, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
One of the most popular albums in the Hemphills’ discography was this gem from 1987 titled, “Revival”. Featuring a classy cover shot of the group, the soft pastel color pallet of the cover perfectly contrasted the vibrant colors of their last 2 album covers. By the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 5, 2024 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Ernie and Debbie Peters (The Joyaires) were honored with a presentation from the Southern Gospel Music Association recently celebrating their 45 years in gospel ministry. Gold City announced they have hired Lori Wise to manage their current and future...
