by James Hales | Oct 18, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
“A New Generation” is the first major release by the Nelons since “Let the Redeemed Say So” came out in 1989. The two years leading up to this latest recording by the Nelons was filled with a lot of changes and probably a bit of uncertainty. Longtime soprano, Karen...
by Sony Elise | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the Bible study Experiencing God, the question was asked, “What did God do to draw you to Himself, specifically?” The answer that popped into my head as I pondered this was a line from an old Happy Goodman Family song: “I came through tribulation....
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 13, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS One of the last holdouts in Southern Gospel, The Mark Trammell Quartet, announced they have made their latest release available on digital streaming outlets and are in the process of adding most of their catalog as well. Scotty Inman announced he has...
by James Hales | Oct 11, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Before the 80’s closed out and the 90’s ushers in an immense amount of change for the Nelons, the group churned out one final recording by the “dream team”. Once again produced by Lari Goss, this latest recording is decidedly even more traditional than their last 2...
by Kyle Boreing | Oct 9, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech, News, Release Oddities
I’ve made comments in the past about Mark Trammell’s resistance to streaming, and even tried to help justify it (to an extent) in previous articles. I’ve also made some jokes at their expense about their refusal to release music in any sort of...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 6, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The National Quartet Convention sent a survey to 2023 attendees this week seeking input on whether the stage should return to the center of the main room. An “in the round” configuration was used for many years in Louisville and continued in...
by James Hales | Oct 4, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Coming off the immense success of “Thanks”, the Nelons’ follow-up album, “Get Ready”, had a very similar feel to it; almost like a “Thanks…Volume 2”! Featuring very similar elements found in the album “Thanks”, this latest album was also a very upbeat recording. In...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 30, 2023 | Awards Shows, News
Singing News presented their annual Fan Awards yesterday during an afternoon showcase at the National Quartet Convention. In addition to the winners displayed in the photomontage above, Joseph Habedank received the Fan Award for Favorite Soloist and The Sound was...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS On Sunday night at the National Quartet Convention, the Kingdom Heirs introduced Chris Bryant as their new lead singer. Loren Harris’ health issues forced him to resign from the group recently. Bryant has filled in during Harris’ absence for...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
My Tuesday report is delayed because I slept very little on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday evening and was pretty much a zombie by Wednesday morning. I had intended to post a Tuesday evening report on Wednesday afternoon but had a 2 1/2 nap instead. Needless to...
by James Hales | Sep 27, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
If I had to pick just ONE album as my absolute favorite by the Nelons, this would probably be the one I would pick. I saw the Nelons in concert on October 25, 1987, at Living Waters Church here in Durham, and this album had probably only been out for about a month or...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
NQC got into full swing on Monday with the exhibit areas populated with booths and a larger crowd, though the arena was not sold out. Perhaps two-thirds of the arena was filled, keeping in mind that at any given moment, not everyone is in their seat. I spent time in...
