by David Bruce Murray | Jun 21, 2021 | History
The suggestion to write a song emphasizing the word “touch” was made to William J. Gaither by evangelist Dr. Dale Oldham. “He Touched Me” was Gaither’s fifty-fourth song in a catalog that would eventually surpass 700. Gaither wrote the...
by Sony Elise | Jun 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
“If just one soul returns to give thanks for what You’ve doneThis is my prayer, Lord, let me be the one.” ~The Rochesters I expect the majority of people see prayer as a time to present their requests to the Lord, but I wonder how many go back and...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 18, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Southern Gospel Music Association president Arthur Rice surprised Karen Peck via video chat during Karen Peck & New River’s annual Homecoming concert to inform her that she will be inducted in the SGMA’s Hall Of Fame at a ceremony...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 11, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Chuck Wagon Gang announced former Florida Boys/Dixie Melody Boys member Josh Garner has joined the legendary group to sing tenor. The group also noted that Garner and his family currently reside in the “appropriately named town of Chuckey,...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 4, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK SeaWalkerMedia Corporation, the new company that recently acquired Singing News magazine, Singing News Radio, and The Gospel Greats, announced the launch of Singing News TV and the Graceland Gospel Music Festival. The new TV network is set to launch...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 3, 2021 | Book Review, Reviews
Authors: William Lee Golden with Scot EnglandPublisher: England MediaRelease Date: May 24, 2021Format: Printwww.williamleegolden.com Very few people have had a career (and let’s me honest, life in general) like William Lee Golden. A farm boy with aspirations of...
by David Bruce Murray | May 31, 2021 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to all of these albums except Just Jesus by The Coffmans. Artist: Endless HighwayAlbum Title: Come HomeSong Titles: Resurrection Day; Come Home Kind Of God; He Rescued Me; Good Thing We’ve Got Forever; Take It From Here; Every Valley Has A...
by David Bruce Murray | May 29, 2021 | History
The original Speer Quartet was formed on February 27, 1921 by George Thomas Speer, his wife Lena Brock Speer, his youngest sister Pearl Speer Claborn and his brother-in-law Logan Claborn. George Thomas was a gospel songwriter, teacher, and farmer. As time went by, he...
by David Bruce Murray | May 28, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Greater Vision announced that Fay Shedd, the booking agent for the group’s entire 31-year history, is retiring. The popular trio will now be represented by The Harper Agency. The promoters of the Memphis Quartet Show announced the famous...
by Sony Elise | May 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
This month, I turned another year older which, as always, has caused me to do a lot of reflecting. What have I accomplished in my 48 years of life? What does God desire to do in and through me? What character traits do I need to increase in and what sins or habits do...
by David Bruce Murray | May 21, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Last Saturday, a mural of the Easter Brothers measuring 18X14 feet was unveiled in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The mural appears on the side of the Mayberry Trading Post building. Approximately 200 people attended the ceremony including James Easter,...
by David Bruce Murray | May 14, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Singing News released their list of Top 5 finalists for each of the 19 Fan Awards categories. The final round of voting begins online on June 25. Click HERE to view the list. Main Street Music & Entertainment announce the addition of Blake &...
