by James Hales | Sep 20, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After the success of their last album, “In One Accord” (which featured 3 major charting songs and a couple of popular concert favorites), their next album, “Journeys” was another recording with a strong progressive feel to it. Though it was very progressive, the album...
by Sony Elise | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ~2 Timothy 2:22 When you think of lust, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is that of a man lusting after a woman, but lust can...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 16, 2023 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Dave Cobb has become the go-to producer for country singers when they want to record a gospel album, and Gaither Music Group is always willing to get them to market under the Gaither Gospel Series banner. Country Chapel is their latest collaboration with Travis Tritt...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 15, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced they are selling personalized bricks (as they do year-round), but TODAY is the deadline to purchase one if you want it to be installed before the week of the National Quartet Convention (September 24-30)....
by James Hales | Sep 13, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As mentioned in my last article, things were really moving for the group between 1983 and 1985. “In One Accord” was their first full album of new songs in 2 years (their 1984 album, “The Best and a Whole Lot More” was basically a “Greatest Hits” compilation and only...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 8, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Artist Resource Services, the label services arm of New Day Christian Distributors recently added The Craguns, The Allens, and Sharon Walker to their roster of recording artists. “We are honored that each of these artists has entrusted us with their...
by James Hales | Sep 6, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After 2 albums that leaned more on the progressive side, the Rex Nelon Singers’ 1983 release, “We Shall Behold the King”, was a bit more traditional in nature, but had a big sound and a very elegant and classy feel. Even the cover (which was shot at the Spaghetti...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 5, 2023 | Content Provider Review, Reviews
I just completed a month-long subscription to Gaither TV. It was five weeks really, because they gave me a 7-day trial period initially. CONTENT: 4 1/2 Stars Gaither TV offers footage from almost every video title released under the Gaither Gospel Series banner. Yes,...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 1, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Perrys have signed an exclusive concert booking agreement with the Dominion Agency. 11th Hour announced a new management agreement with Q & Dani Phillips of The Artist Element. While they were in London working on their upcoming Christmas...
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...
