by Sony Elise | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
I cringe when I see people posting on social media or constantly talking about how lonely they are, how they are no use to anyone, how they don’t have any friends, etc. No matter how much people try to convince them that they are wrong, they seem to want to...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 1, 2021 | Awards Shows, Commentary & Observations
When Singing News magazine presented their annual Fan Awards this afternoon at the National Quartet Convention, it marked the end of an era. Six notable winning streaks ended, and several categories had winners who had never won a Singing News Fan Award in the past....
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 1, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The National Quartet Convention and the town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee jointly announced that NQC’s contract to remain at the LeConte Center has been extended to 2031. NQC’s Spring Break event will be offered at the venue as well for the...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 30, 2021 | Concert Review
The crowd was noticeably larger on Wednesday than Monday and Tuesday night, but there are still many available seats. I did not attend the afternoon showcase. We arrived around 5:00 PM. I saw most of the artists on the main stage, but also set aside some time to visit...
by Kyle Boreing | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Produced by Jason WebbIndependentboothbrothers.comFormat: CD & DigitalRelease Date: September 2021Format Reviewed: Digital SONG TITLES: Here In This Place (Jim Brady/Tony Wood/Don Poythress) / God So Loved (Andrew Bergthold/Martin Cash/Franni Rae/Scott Cash)...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
I took in the afternoon showcase as well as the evening concerts at NQC on Tuesday. After a sermon by James Merritt, the rest of the afternoon showcase featured the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame inductions for 2021. The 2-hour showcase...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2021 | Concert Review
The first full day of the National Quartet Convention has come and gone. The event actually started on Sunday night, but Monday was the first day with events from morning until nearly 11:00 PM. This morning, the town of Pigeon Forge and NQC announced the event will...
by Sony Elise | Sep 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
“The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.” ~Proverbs 30:1 What a year and a half it’s been. It seems like every day I continue to hear about people who are sick or dying. I know...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 24, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK In an email to members on Thursday, the Southern Gospel Music Association announced a partnership with SGHistory.com. The SGMA will make their members aware of the extensive resources offered at SGHistory.com while also promoting their own exclusive...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 17, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Artist Resource Services and Daywind announced the winner of their inaugural Lift Your Voice vocal competition is 8th Street, a male trio from Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Group members include Jonathan Thompson, Ivan Hugart, and Byron Hugart. In a video...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 11, 2021 | Reviews
Click HERE to listen to the Poets Voices album and other August 2021 releases.Click HERE to listen to the September releases. Artist: Poet VoicesAlbum Title: Everybody Needs JesusLabel: Berry Hill RecordsSong Titles: Twice On Sunday; It Will Be Finished;...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 10, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK A new album by Ronny Hinson celebrating the 50th anniversary of “The Lighthouse” and a television documentary will be released in October. The album (The Lighthouse Fifty Year Celebration) will include a new version of the song. A special...
