by David Bruce Murray | Dec 25, 2025 | Announcements
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by David Bruce Murray | Dec 19, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Michael Booth announced his brother Ronnie Booth will return to the Booth Brothers in 2026 for a limited number of dates. Ronnie will replace Jim Brady, while Buddy Mullins will continue to travel with the trio. When the Booth Brothers aren’t...
by James Hales | Dec 17, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
After a 2-year stint with the Inspirations, Ronnie once again departed the group, but he would return once again in a few years. In the meantime, the Inspirations hired a young gentleman named Chris Smith to sing baritone. The group was already familiar with Chris, as...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 12, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Brian Free announced the departure of Jake Anglin from his trio Assurance. Baritone singers interested in auditioning for the open spot are asked to send 2 or 3 songs, a bio, and a photo by email to brianfreemusic@comcast.net or by regular mail to PO Box...
by James Hales | Dec 10, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
With Jack’s departure from the Inspirations in early 1986, former/original lead singer, Ronnie Hutchins stepped in to fill the baritone spot. This would be Ronnie’s 3rd tenure with the group, as he first left in Spring 1969, then returned during the summer of 1970,...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 5, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Last Saturday, the Lawsons announced the return of Hannah Lawson to the family group. She had left previously to attend Liberty University and will now continue taking online classes to complete her degree while returning to sing. Peace Records announced...
by James Hales | Dec 3, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
By early 1986, the Inspirations had maintained the same vocal line-up with Archie, Troy, Jack and Mike for about 6 years or so. Though I grew up watching them on the Gospel Singing Jubilee with the line-up of Archie, Troy, Eddie and Mike, the line-up from late 1979 to...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 28, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Big Picture Records announced an exclusive recording agreement with Right Road Quartet. Based in Columbia, MS, Right Road Quartet includes Matt Linton (group founder and lead singer), Caleb Dunn (bass), Kip Barrier (tenor), and Jason Pope (baritone). NEW...
by James Hales | Nov 26, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
As the Inspirations wrapped up their 20th anniversary as a group, like clockwork, they were back into the studio at the beginning of 1985 to record this unique album titled, “Praise God and Country”. Given the political climate and the renewed sense of patriotism...
by Sony Elise | Nov 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 21, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Icee unveiled a new ICEEbus that will be carrying The Isaacs to their upcoming tour dates. In an email to season ticket holders yesterday, the National Quartet Convention announced that 2025 riser sections will be converted to floor level seating in...
by James Hales | Nov 19, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
1984 was a celebratory, “Twentieth Anniversary” year for the Inspirations. Though 20 years had passed, and many changes had taken place since those humble beginnings in Martin’s basement, Archie, Martin and Jack (who were part of those first basement sessions in...
