by David Bruce Murray | Nov 8, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound announced a portion of the proceeds from their new Christmas recording A Jazzy Little Christmas will benefit New York Care’s Winter Wish program. This program partners with family shelters, public housing facilities and public...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 7, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Timeless is the latest recording by Jay Stone Singers. This trio includes Bobby and Sharona Carter as well as their daughter Emma. (The group bears the name of Sharona’s father, group founder Jay Stone, who retired from traveling in 2010.) The appeal of this...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 5, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Down Home ChristmasProduced by Dave CobbLightning Rod Recordshttp://www.oakridgeboys.comFormat: CD & DigitalRelease Date: October 25, 2019Format Reviewed: Streaming (Spotify) Tune-O-Meter: Non-Existent Rating: 4 stars (out of 5) Song Titles: The Family Piano...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 4, 2019 | News
Enjoy this rare Monday edition of News Nuggets. I’ll hopefully be back on track for Fridays this week. (DBM) GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Abraham Productions announced concert promoter and pastor Bill Bailey has joined their Board Of Directors. The Collingsworth...
by Sony Elise | Nov 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I deserved justice, He gave me mercyWhen bonds held me fast, He set me freeNow my one goal in life’s to liveFor the day that I can giveGive Him thanks for the day He showed mercy to me* Have you ever had a word come up over and over in your studies that you...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 30, 2019 | Radio, Rant
Via Facebook today, the enLighten channel on Sirius/XM announced their regular Southern Gospel programming will be suspended until December 5 (except indirectly through their app). Listeners will instead be treated to an array of pop artists under the banner...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 30, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to ALL of these new Christmas recordings for free at YouTube Music. Christmastime Volume II by the Ball Brothers includes four classic and four new Christmas songs. Two non-seasonal bonus tracks are also included. Pros: The arrangements of the...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 26, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to enjoy both of these albums and more October 2019 releases for free on YouTube Music. In 2009, the Gaither Vocal Band released a 2-volume project titled Reunion, which included most of the group’s former members dating back to their formation in...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 26, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Tony Gore announced he will be performing select dates with a live band in 2020. Members of the Sneed Family will be participating. The two recording rooms at Crossroads Studios in Arden, NC were recently upgraded with new wiring and state of...
by Sony Elise | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
“If he can make a change in me, He can make a change in you.” These words from the Cathedrals’ song “He Made a Change” got me thinking this morning. Every true Christian should be able to look back and “see where He brought me from...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 19, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to enjoy these three albums and more Christmas music for free on YouTube Music. A True Family Christmas by The Collingsworth Family packs 21 songs into 13 tracks (including 11 spread over 3 medleys!). Most of the songs titles are familiar carols with a few...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 18, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The 2019 Dove Awards were presented on Tuesday, October 15. Click HERE to view the complete list of winners. A portion of the presentations and performances will air on TBN at the following dates and times (all Eastern): Sunday, October 20 at...