by James Hales | Dec 28, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
1971 was a very busy and exciting year for the Rambos. The group released 3 albums that year, and both Dottie and Reba released solo albums as well, so that makes 5 albums released in the course of a year’s time! In addition to their own busy touring schedule and...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 27, 2022 | Superlatives
ALBUMS2022 offered a variety of new music ranging from albums with fresh material to albums consisting almost entirely of cover songs. Whether your tastes lean to bluegrass, country, quartets, or soloists, 2022 offered something for everyone. My favorite albums from...
by Sony Elise | Dec 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing. And ever o’er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. ~from...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 23, 2022 | News
MERRY CHRISTMAS We interrupt our regularly scheduled #NewsNuggets series to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Click HERE to listen to December 2022 releases on YouTube Music. Click HERE to listen to 2022 Christmas releases on YouTube Music....
by James Hales | Dec 21, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
A huge wave of success was forming for the Rambos, and this album (one song in particular) added tremendous momentum to that success. Dottie had proven herself as a songwriter with such hits and favorites like “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need”, “When I Lift...
by Sony Elise | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking lately of some of the prayers that God has answered for me–both recently and in times past. I can also think of some that He hasn’t, but I am increasingly convinced of the truth of James 4:2: “You do not have because you do...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 16, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS The National Quartet Convention released the initial list (subject to change) of main stage, evening concert performers for their 2023 event. Click HERE to view the list. PRAYER REQUEST Please pray for Becky Isaacs Bowman who was involved in an auto...
by James Hales | Dec 14, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Sporting a beautiful picture of the Rambos overlooking a gorgeous valley below, 1969 brought us “This is My Valley”, which was another highly popular and successful album by the group. This album was released with a “gatefold” cover, meaning it opened like a book and...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 9, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS Lauren Talley, Amber Eppinette (11th Hour), and Kenna Turner West have formed a new trio with a new recording produced by Roger Talley releasing in early 2023. Billed simply as Lauren, Amber & Kenna, this venture will be in addition to each group...
by James Hales | Dec 7, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
With the huge success of “The Soul Singing Rambos”, it was almost imperative that a new album be released as soon as possible. In fact, they released 3 more albums in 1968; Dottie’s Grammy Award winning solo album, “It’s the Soul of Me”, Reba’s premier solo album, “On...
by Sony Elise | Dec 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
In reading through Exodus, I am struck by God’s mercy–even to Egyptians who had no regard for Him whatsoever. Emphasis is often placed on the plagues that God sent their way, but more often than not, He warned them of what was to come if they continued to...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 2, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS The Bristow, Okalahoma-based quartet Master’s Voice is looking for a baritone singer. Anyone interested should email their demo (audio or video), bio, and contact info to: office@mastersvoice.com The Barber Family has signed to record with Farm...