by David Bruce Murray | Apr 27, 2020 | CD Reviews, Reviews
The Talleys are calling it quits after 25 years traveling as a husband-wife-daughter trio. (I’m not counting the two earlier iterations of the group from the 1960s and 1983-1993.) After 2020, Roger Talley plans to keep working as a music producer after 2020,...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 24, 2020 | News, Obituary
NEWS THIS WEEK The Pruitt Family announced they are rebranding their group as Small Town Revival. REMEMBERING Larry Hinson of the Hinson Family passed away on Wednesday, April 22. The family will have a drive thru visitation on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Crestview...
by Sony Elise | Apr 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Jamie Owens-Collins wrote, Don’t give up; don’t give inGive it all to HimFor He cares so much more than you knowWhen it seems who you really want to beIs someone you’ll never becomeJust look how far you’ve come If you’re like me, it can...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 17, 2020 | News
REMEMBERING Former Oak Ridge Boys, Imperials, and Gaither Vocal Band singer Gary McSpadden passed away on April 15 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Here’s a clip of McSpadden singing at a Gaither Vocal Band reunion a few years ago. PRAYER REQUEST Please...
by Sony Elise | Apr 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Because He lives, all fear is gone! I know there is a lot of fear going on in the world, and I get it, but aren’t you glad to know the One who holds the future? I serve a risen SaviorHe’s in the world todayI know that He is livingWhatever man may sayI see...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 10, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call of Dahlonega, Georgia announced their new lead singer is Jarrett Grubbs, a 19-year-old from Jamestown, Tennessee. Grubbs replaces Zach Smith who left the group a few weeks ago. The nonprofit foundation HearStrong of...
by Sony Elise | Apr 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I wish it could be spring every day,” my niece commented. So do I, I thought. But being older, I am aware that if we did not have winter, we would take spring for granted like we do so many other things in our lives. God designed seasons for a reason, and...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 3, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK Gaither Management announced the annual Gaither Family Fest In The Smokies event typically held in May has been rescheduled for Labor Day weekend, September 4-6, 2020. StowTown Records announced they have added The Kramers to their family of recording...
by Sony Elise | Mar 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most of my life, I have been blessed with great vision. In fact, in spite of being almost 47 years old, I still do not wear glasses or contacts, although I did buy a pair of glasses last fall to help me read the small print on pill bottles. I probably wouldn’t...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 28, 2020 | CD Reviews, Reviews
There may not be a whole lot on Endless Highway’s Countless that will interest traditional Southern Gospel radio, but I could see a few of these songs gaining traction in the Inspirational Country market. Kyle Boreing reviewed this 6-song EP a few weeks ago, so...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 27, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK Gold Rush Music Group and Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call have announced the departure of lead singer Zach Smith. Those interested in applying for the position should MP3 demos, resumes, and a current picture to southerngospeltrio@gmail.com. The...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 27, 2020 | Announcements
After fifteen years, I’m finally updating my encyclopedia. This will be a multi-volume work. Click HERE to order Volume One. More volumes are coming soon!
