by Sony Elise | Aug 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
My dad and I attended a small music festival last evening. The opening act was the worship team for a local church. The lead singer had a good testimony, and the songs were all focused on the Lord. Next up was an African children’s choir. They were lively and...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 23, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Ball Brothers announced Jeff Kammeraad will expand the group’s video and social media presence after he becomes a full-time member of their ministry team in September. Kammeraad has worked for the group in the past producing music...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 21, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Lauren Talley’s two new releases contain a total of 14 songs, divided loosely into “hymn” and “worship” categories. Loudest Praise: Hymns Of Mercy, Love & Grace accounts for six songs while the remaining eight can be found on Glorious...
by Sony Elise | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
When asked the title question, I’m guessing everyone reading this would say, “Sure I do.” You may go on to explain how you attend church regularly, sing in the choir, read the Bible, pray, etc. But that’s not the question. Do you really know...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 16, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced the 2019 Golden Note Award will be presented to Russ and Tori Taff at their awards show on August 21. This award is presented to songwriters, composers and artists who...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 12, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Ivan Parker’s latest release on the Difference Media label is a collection of well-known standards. Feels Like Home specifically draws a good bit of material from 30-40 years ago, so it shouldn’t be thought of as a classic hymns or old quartet standards...
by Sony Elise | Aug 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
If I asked you to describe God in one word, what would you say? I expect some would immediately shout out, “awesome,” “wonderful,” “amazing.” And He is all of these things, but I wonder how many would say, “holy,”...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 9, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Greg Goodman is the new audio marketing director for Daywind Music Group. The 30-year radio veteran will be facilitating audio content for the Daywind radio app and assisting with radio promotions for Daywind Records and New Day Records. Daniel...
by Diana Brantley | Aug 6, 2019 | Concert Review
Back in February, K.C. Armstrong announced that he would be starting a new group and that it would be formally launched in August. K.C. formerly sang bass for the PromisedLand Quartet while he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Washington, DC. With his retirement, he...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 2, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Mark Trammell Quartet announced Stephen Adair will leave the Dixie Echoes to join their group in early September. Jeff Hawkins of Cookesville, Tennessee will fill the tenor spot until Adair’s arrival. In related news, the Dixie Echoes...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 30, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
DBM’s Note: We RARELY print complete press releases here, preferring instead to give you condensed News Nuggets with all the extraneous fluff and puffery removed. This tongue-in-cheek “real press release” from the Dixie Echoes today is an exception....
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 26, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Roger Talley has joined the Artists & Repertoire team at Crossroads Music. Talley will work with artists who record on the Horizon, Sonlite, and Skyland labels. RELEASING TODAY July 26 – Mac Powell & The Family Reunion –...
