by James Hales | Aug 30, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As mentioned last week, changes were a’comin’, and “Feeling at Home” introduced a new face to the Rex Nelon Singers. Janet Paschal had left the group in the fall of 1981 and joined the Jimmy Swaggart organization, where she enjoyed a tremendous season in that ministry...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 25, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Bryan Elliott announced he is launching a solo career with appearances to fall between dates he performs as pianist with the Texas-based Inspirationals Quartet. Elliott said in addition to playing piano, “…don’t be surprised if you hear me...
by James Hales | Aug 23, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As the Rex Nelon Singers were becoming a major force within the industry, they started ramping things up a bit with their music and creativity. While “Expressions of Love” was a bit more on the traditional side, “One Step Closer” picks up where “Feelings” left off and...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 18, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Gold City’s Danny Riley announced Josh Feemster will be the new lead singer for Gold City. Feemster had been filling in since Bruce Taliaferro’s third tenure abruptly ended a few weeks ago. He initially intended to only fill in until Gold...
by James Hales | Aug 16, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1980, the Rex Nelon Singers were experiencing great success, and when “Expressions of Love” was released, they were enjoying their first #1 song with “Come Morning”. They were also experiencing some personal growth as well, as Kelly Nelon married Jerry Thompson and...
by Kyle Boreing | Aug 15, 2023 | History, Music Business, Oddities, Release Oddities
It’s hard to go anywhere in this country without seeing or hearing something related to Taylor Swift. For the four or five of you who are unfamiliar, Swift began her career in country music as a teenager before graduating to pop music superstardom. Her current...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 11, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Southern Gospel super fan Nicholas Wilke announced he has joined the staff at The Life FM Network as a correspondent. Wilkie’s interviews will be aired weekly on their “Friends & Family” morning show. The Gospel Music Association...
by James Hales | Aug 9, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Two years after the Rex Nelon Singers was launched, they released this career album. “Feelings” was a phenomenal record and really stretched the group creatively. Seems like 1979 was a pivotal year for several groups as the Happy Goodmans, Hinsons and Rambos all...
by Sony Elise | Aug 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
He brought me through Praise God, He brought me through He’s done everything my Lord said He would do Through impossibilities, He’s given victory He’ll do the same for you; He brought me through. (as sung by Gold City on their Pillars of Faith CD) It...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 4, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Triumphant Quartet announced Sean Barber is joining the group. Barber who has been singing with the Michigan-based Justified Quartet, will replace Scotty Inman. This marks the first vocalist change in the group’s 20+ year history. The Southern...
by James Hales | Aug 2, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
In a unique move, the Rex Nelon Singers’ second major release is a live album. The exact timeline of this release is a bit vague, but it was recorded live at the old City Auditorium in Atlanta, GA one Sunday afternoon in 1977, possibly right around the time “The Sun’s...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 28, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Perrys announced the addition of baritone singer Jason Gordon. Dayton Gay will step into the lead spot recently vacated by Scott Brand. (Gay had been singing baritone since the departure of Jamie Streetman.) Gordon is scheduled to make his debut...
