by James Hales | Jun 28, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
I will go ahead and start by saying that this is my all-time favorite album by the Downings. When I got this album, I was already familiar with several of the songs, as I had heard them on their “Praise Him-Live!” recording, which I had heard prior to getting my hands...
by Sony Elise | Jun 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer these people?” And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to these people today, and serve them, and answer...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 23, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK BMI recognized their top songwriters and music publishers on Tuesday. The publishing rights organization also recognized Daywind CEO Dorothy Leonard Miller with the Spotlight Award. REMEMBERING Former Gold City/Nelons/Perrys singer David Hill passed...
by James Hales | Jun 21, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
1973 was a huge and busy year for the Downings. Along with releasing 2 major albums (“Love Beyond Compare” and “Greater”), Ann, Joy and Dony each released individual solo albums (Paul had released a solo narrative album “In the Beginning, God…” a couple of years...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 16, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Dixie Echoes announced the departure of tenor singer Trenton Williamson who is starting a new job with the state of Mississippi. Williamson had sung with the quartet since 2021. Any tenor singers interested in applying for the open position are...
by James Hales | Jun 14, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As mentioned last week, 1973 marked the dawning of a new era for the Downings. When Allen Henson left the group, instead of hiring another male singer, the Downings opted to utilize Dony McGuire as their lead/tenor singer, along with him continuing to play piano....
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 9, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK In the wake of the departure of baritone Jamie Streetman, The Perrys have announced the upcoming departure of lead singer Scott Brand who plans to launch a solo ministry in July. Singers interested in applying for the lead singer position should send...
by James Hales | Jun 7, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After 3 years of being on the road and recording 7 albums during that time, things slowed down a bit and the group only recorded one album in 1972…titled, “Neighbors”. This year also saw more changes within the Downings as Wayne Hilliard had left and started his own...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 2, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Regals announced the addition of bass singer Stephen Jewell. Jewell sang previously with the Carolina Boys. The Perrys announced the departure of baritone Jamie Streetman who will be focusing more on his business endeavors. The Perrys also...
by James Hales | May 31, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
By this point in 1971, the Downings had been on the road for 2 years, and Heartwarming Records decided it was time to record a live album of the Downings. Live albums were the “thing” back in those days, and with “This is How it is…Live”, the listener enjoys a very...
by David Bruce Murray | May 26, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announced the musical lineup for Nashville’s INDYCAR race weekend August 4-6, 2023. Jason Crabb will be appearing on the Praise Stage during a showcase hosted by Jay DeMarcus. REMEMBERING Servants Voices baritone...
by James Hales | May 24, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Much like 1970, the year 1971 brought additional changes for the Downings, and along with those changes, we also saw the group releasing 2 more new albums. The first album being, “Once More…with Feeling”, and as the title suggests, it builds on the reputation of the...
