by David Bruce Murray | Apr 11, 2022 | Awards Shows, History
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. Three of my 2022 nominees are the same as my 2021 nominees. (My other...
by Sony Elise | Apr 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
My mom passed away in January. A friend’s dad died the next day. In the last couple of weeks, I met some young ladies who lost their mom the same week we did, found out that a friend died last month, and discovered that a man we knew years ago is in jail for...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 8, 2022 | News
Carrie Underwood’s My Savior won the Grammy award for Best Roots Gospel Album this past Sunday. Click HERE to view a complete list of Grammy winners. The 2022 inductees for the North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame include former Rex Nelon Singers soprano, soloist,...
by James Hales | Apr 6, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After 4 very exciting albums in a row, the Goodmans decided that maybe it was time to pull on the reins and slow things down just a bit (whether intentional or not), as this latest album was a very laid-back and relaxed recording. Marvin Norcross is at the helm as...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 1, 2022 | News
Editor’s note: Unlike the Too Early Friday Morning Edition, the Friday Afternoon Edition of NewsNuggets is 100% real! Donnie Swaggart recently announced his father Jimmy Swaggart and rock-and-roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis (Jimmy’s cousin) are planning to...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 1, 2022 | Humor
Editor’s note: Our lead story that would have filled this top space was redacted shortly before press time. Pat Barker heard it maligned his hero Michael Booth and threatened to “go all Will Smith up in amongst y’all.” The three members of...
by James Hales | Mar 30, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1972 (the year I was born, by the way), the Goodmans were riding a huge wave of success and popularity created by the massive success of their previous 3 albums, “This Happy House”, “Good Times with the Happy Goodmans” and “Wanted Live”. With each successive...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 25, 2022 | News
Ronnie Booth announced he is working with producer Michael Sykes on a new album of classic cover songs for Gaither Music Group. Former Tony Gore & Majesty and Jay Parrack & Vocal Event singer Lance Driskell has recently joined the staff of Indian Springs First...
by James Hales | Mar 23, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
I am excited about this weeks’ album, “Wanted Live”, as this is truly one of the greatest albums of all time! The 70s and 80s was the golden age of the live album, and this iconic live album was one of the first great live albums of the 70s. This album featured the...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 18, 2022 | News
The Isaacs, Chosen Road, Sunday Drive, and Tim Lovelace performed last week at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual convention assembles Christian communicators working in radio,...
by James Hales | Mar 16, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Following the success of “This Happy House”, the Goodmans began to take more of an active role in the production aspects of their music. Since their relationship with Canaan Records began, Canaan head, Marvin Norcross, was always listed as the sole producer. With...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 11, 2022 | News
Mountain Home Music Company announced they have partnered with The Little Roy & Lizzy Show to release the duo’s next album, Welcome To The Show, due April 29. Abraham Productions announced Christian Healthcare Ministries will be the Platinum...
