by David Bruce Murray | Jul 29, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS Chris Bryant announced he has left the Kingsmen Quartet after a four-year tenure (to the day as of July 25, 2022). REMEMBERING Producer, songwriter, engineer, session guitar player, and record company executive Joe Huffman passed away last week....
by James Hales | Jul 29, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
I have been SO excited about this weeks’ album review, and I could not wait to get started on it. Nobody recorded live albums as exciting and exhilarating as the Hinsons, and with this being their first, it showcased them still relatively unscathed by life and they...
by Kyle Boreing | Jul 26, 2022 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
In May of 2020 (just as the pandemic began to really take hold globally), I wrote an article about how it could potentially impact the gospel music industry, especially live presentations. In hindsight, one of the solutions discussed may have been a double-edged...
by Sony Elise | Jul 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
“O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever.” ~1 Chronicles 16:34 I am 3/4 of the way through a business trip with my family and then I plan to take some trips to visit friends and family. I left on July 5 and don’t...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 22, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS The non-touring Real Southern Gospel Quartet recently gathered for photos and to make their first recordings. Members include Darin Hebert, Terry Carter, Tim Maze, and Jerry Martin. Their first single is scheduled for release in early September....
by James Hales | Jul 21, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After the huge success of “Touch of Hinson, Glimpse of Glory”, with its rollicking, upbeat numbers and heartfelt, soulful tunes, the Hinsons took somewhat of a laid-back approach with their 1975 record, “Harvest of Hits”. Given the title, you’d think the album would...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 15, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS The Southern Gospel Music Association surprised record executive Chris White and SGMA president Arthur Rice with the news they will be inducted into the SGMA Hall Of Fame at a ceremony during the National Quartet Convention this fall. As reported in...
by James Hales | Jul 13, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Touch of Hinson, Glimpse of Glory…that title has always intrigued me. It’s an unusual title to me. While the group may have some input, it’s usually the record company that will ultimately make the final decision on what to title a recording. I’m not saying I like it...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 8, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS Dixie Echoes bass singer Jordan Wilson announced he is leaving the group. Wilson joined the group in 2018. Replacing Wilson at the bass position is Wilson’s predecessor, Mark Cates, who previously toured with the Dixies Echoes from 2016 to...
by James Hales | Jul 6, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
With “We Promise You Gospel!”, the concrete was poured for the foundation of the Hinson’s sound, and it was securely set, as this is the first album that truly has a cohesive sound that is distinctively “Hinson”. Kenny has developed a natural singing style and is on...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 1, 2022 | News
RECENT HAPPENINGS Oak Ridge Boys bass singer Richard Sterban announced he plans to expand and re-issue his 2012 autobiography From Elvis To Elvira: My Life On Stage in the future. The original version is still available for purchase on the Oak Ridge Boys’...
by James Hales | Jun 29, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After the success of their last album, the Hinsons and Calvary Records went to work to duplicate that success, using a very similar formula. If it worked once, it should work a second time, right? Like their previous album, it was produced by Rusty Goodman and Nelson...
