by David Bruce Murray | May 8, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, History
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. I am pleased to be nominating: 1. comedian/songwriter and former Gaither...
by David Bruce Murray | May 5, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Anthem Edition (formerly The Old Paths) is now represented by the Dominion Agency for concert bookings. The Nelons taped an episode of Family Feud this week. Airtimes will be announced at a future date. The Kingdom Heirs announced they have added John...
by James Hales | May 3, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
For the Downings’ third and final album for 1969 (and the last album of the original group), things really seemed to be gelling nicely for the Downings, as they released a very cohesive sounding album. Produced by Bob MacKenzie, the album has a really nice feel to it...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 29, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
Brief history lesson – when recorded music first became a viable product, it came with an inherent limitation – length. Whether it was some power hungry crook who stole patents Thomas Edison’s cylinder phonograph or early shellac discs spinning at 78...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 28, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Kingdom Heirs announced they have hired bass singer Brad Smith. Smith filled in with the group recently at NQC’s Spring Break event in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Daywind Music Group has signed the Ark Encounter/Creation Museum’s resident...
by James Hales | Apr 26, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Soon after the release of their first album, “Take One”, the Downings signed with Heartwarming Records (a subsidiary of the Benson Company…the same label for such groups as the Speers, Rambos, Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Gaither Trio and others) and they were quickly ushered...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 21, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Terry Franklin, Gus Gaches, Terry Blackwood, and Jeff Pearles were in the recording studio eight hours on Wednesday singing background vocals for an upcoming Carroll Roberson recording. The 2023 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards were presented this week....
by James Hales | Apr 19, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
1969 was such an eventful year for America and the world. During those 12 months in time, we were heavily involved in the Vietnam War, there was plenty of social unrest across the country, we had Woodstock and peace signs, the first man landed on the moon, Hurricane...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 14, 2023 | News
The Down East Boys announced a new weekly television show called Stories And Songs With The Down East Boys that air on WATC TV in Atlanta, Georgia starting tomorrow at 3:00 PM Eastern. The show will also be available for viewing on the station’s website: www.watc.tv....
by James Hales | Apr 12, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Another 2 years would pass before the Rambos released a new album, which would be their last; and how appropriate that their final studio album would be a culmination of over 20 years of music, celebrating the countless songs they brought to the stage. Produced by...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 7, 2023 | News
Happy Easter weekend from all of us at MusicScribe! Celebrate the resurrection. He is alive! NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK There are no major Southern Gospel album releases this week. Click HERE to listen to April 2023 new releases on YouTube Music. UPCOMING RELEASES...
by James Hales | Apr 5, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
For the first time since the early 60’s, the Rambos went 2 years without releasing a new album. Despite that hiatus from recording, Buck, Dottie and Patti were still busy touring off and on and performing on various Christian television outlets, mostly on TBN and PTL....
