by Sony Elise | Jan 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
In October of 2022, my brother and I were driving home from a speaking event when I realized it wouldn’t be very far out of the way to visit a widow friend that I hadn’t seen in a few years. I knew my brother would be eager to get home to his family, but I...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 5, 2024 | News
NEWS FROM THE END OF 2023 & THE BEGINNING OF 2024 Oak Ridge Boys tenor singer Joe Bonsall announced he has left the group due to an ongoing neuromuscular condition that has progressed to the point he can no longer walk. Ben James has joined the group to sing the...
by James Hales | Jan 3, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
Though the Hemphills did not release a new album in 1971, they made up for it by releasing 2 albums in 1972, and their second album for the year, “Sweet Zion’s Song”, would also be their last with Canaan Records, as they would eventually sign with Heartwarming Records...
by James Hales | Dec 27, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
“Make Mine Gospel” was the first album the Hemphills released in 2 years, as the group did not release a new album in 1971. When looking over the Hemphills discography, I’ve noticed that every few years they would skip a year releasing new music. Despite not releasing...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 22, 2023 | News
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by James Hales | Dec 20, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
The Hemphills enjoyed a good measure of success with their first album, and when it came time to record their second one, instead of recording in Nashville, they headed up to Madisonville, Kentucky to the newly minted, Goodman Sound Studios. Produced by Rusty Goodman,...
by Kyle Boreing | Dec 16, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, History
“I Know What Lies Ahead” was written by Jean Canter and published by Kirk Talley Music. It was first recorded by the Talleys in 1983 on their debut album, As For Me And My House, and covered the following year by both the Hoppers and the Greenes. These...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 15, 2023 | News
THIS WEEK’S NEWS Gerald Wolfe’s Gospel Music Hymn Sing recently completed a trip to Australia. The group performed two shows at the Riverside Theatre in Paramatta, Australia (near Sydney). PRAYER REQUEST Please pray for Peg McKamey of The McKameys who was...
by James Hales | Dec 13, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As we press along through the discographies of various groups, we come to this wonderful family group, the Hemphills. Long before the Hinsons made country gospel cool, there was Joel and LaBreeska Hemphill, paving the way for them! From a historical perspective,...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 8, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Artist management company Straight Arrow announced the launch of a new label called Straight Arrow Records in partnership with New Day Distribution. Artists currently in queue to release projects on the new label include Todd Tilghman, Avenue, Right Road...
by James Hales | Dec 6, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
We made it! This is my final article in this series on the Nelons. My intention was to review all their recordings up until Rex officially retired from the group, and “Peace Within the Walls” would be the final Nelons recording that Rex sang on. Although Rex is on...
by Sony Elise | Dec 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you find a love that’s tenderIf you find someone who’s trueThank the LordHe’s been doubly good to you ~Rich Mullins I write a lot about thanksgiving because, for most people, that is not their normal bent. We can receive praise all day long, but...
