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...
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...
