by Sony Elise | Apr 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. ~1 Corinthians 10:13 A man...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 10, 2026 | News
Master’s Voice announced the retirement of bass singer Jerry Pilgrim. Pilgrim has traveled with the group for the past 11 years. Horizon Records announced they have added The Hyssongs to their roster of recording artists. The group’s first single for...
by James Hales | Apr 8, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Though the Bishops’ first album with the Eddie Crook Company didn’t garner any major chart action, great strides were made at introducing them to radio and to Southern Gospel fans everywhere, and each successive album and song released to radio seemed to do better...
by Sony Elise | Apr 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
For there is hope for a tree, If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in the earth, And its stump may die in the ground, Yet at the scent of water it will bud And bring forth branches like a...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 3, 2026 | News
UPCOMING RELEASES Dates listed here typically reflect official release dates for retail and/or online outlets. Dates titles become available direct from the artists may differ. Spring – The Hyssongs – Title TBA ????...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
NEED A FEATURE PHOTO HERE OF KYLE ON A HARLEY OR SOMETHING EQUALLY RIDICULOUS THIS WEEK’S NUGENTS NOTES TO SELF FOR APRIL 1 EDITION… We need the less discerning to believe this is a real news post rather than something made up for April 1, so make sure all...
by James Hales | Apr 1, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Most groups spend several years trying to get noticed before finally getting signed to their first recording contract. This was not the case for the Bishops! The Bishops became an organized singing group by early 1984, traveling around central Kentucky, and anywhere...
by Sony Elise | Mar 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are not familiar with the Parable of the Talents, read Matthew 25:14-30 in your Bible and then come back to this. For those who know the story, let’s continue. If you’ve heard a pastor preach on this passage, the emphasis has no doubt been on the...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 27, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Tyler Vestal, who recently left Ernie Haase & Signature Sound to join the music staff at Lee Park Church in Monroe, North Carolina, has also been named the band director for Lee Park Worship. The group records for Daywind Records and includes another...
by James Hales | Mar 25, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Though Horizon Music Group had been around since 1992 and was literally right down the road from the Inspirations’ home base, the Inspirations remained an independent artist throughout most of the 90’s and into the new century. The Inspirations’ journey through the...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 20, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Greater Vision and The Mylon Hayes Family announced they are expanding The Family & Friends brand by adding several joint events throughout the year. The two groups have collaborated for the past two Christmas seasons. The Harper Agency is handling...
by James Hales | Mar 18, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Coming into the new millennium, the Inspirations were entering a new, exciting era for the group. While “The Sooner, The Better” didn’t provide any major chart-topping tunes for the Inspirations, it did set the stage for some great things to come! A lot transpired...
