by David Bruce Murray | Mar 26, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK With tour schedules heating up again, the Perrys are accepting auditions for the positions of lead and baritone singers. Singers Troy Peach and Andrew Goldman left the group in August (with the blessing of the Perrys) when the group was unable to...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 20, 2021 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to all of these albums. Artist: Gaither Vocal BandAlbum Title: That’s Gospel, BrotherSong Titles: There Is A Mountain; That’s Gospel, Brother; My Feet Are On The Rock; I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen; Out Of Bondage;...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 19, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Brian Free & Assurance announced that Jake Anglin from Commerce, Georgia, has joined the trio as the new baritone vocalist, a position left vacant by Mike Rogers’ recent departure. Anglin most recently served as a worship pastor. Singing...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 18, 2021 | Superlatives
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. My 2021 nominees are the same as my 2020 nominees. The article below is...
by Sony Elise | Mar 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
I could list a number of negative factors that have existed since COVID-19 reared its ugly head, but one of the things that is especially concerning me lately is isolation. It seems as though the introverts have decided that staying home and not seeing anyone is the...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 12, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Kingdom Heirs announced they have hired Jacob Ellison, a 24-year-old Lee University student and former Voices Of Lee member who will complete his degree in May. Ellison replaces tenor singer Jerry Martin. Sheila Heil announced Rodney Baucom will...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 9, 2021 | Commentary & Observations
I’d like to pose a bit of a philosophical question that is bound to open a can of worms, but I feel is very much worth discussing… Who should the primary audience be for southern gospel music? Is it church folks who are already saved, or is it folks who...
by Sony Elise | Mar 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tom Sullivan grew up in a Christian home and was in church every time the doors opened. At the age of 18, he married his high school sweetheart, a strong Christian woman who had also grown up in a Christian family. Not long after they were married, she became pregnant...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 5, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Former McKameys members Roger, Connie, and Eli Fortner are returning to the concert circuit. Billed as McKamey Legacy, the trio will make its first public appearance on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 PM (EST) in Asheville, NC as part of concert promoter...
by Sony Elise | Feb 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a child, my dream was to be a singer. When people asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, that is what I would tell them. I don’t remember when this dream subsided, but I know that it lasted throughout my teen years. Although now in my 40s, I still love...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 28, 2021 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to all of these albums. Artist: Triumphant QuartetAlbum Title: Bigger Than SundaySong Titles: Best Thing; He Walked Out; How Saved I Am; Bigger Than Sunday; Don’t Miss Jesus; Way Maker; Sing Hallelujah; Goodness Of God; Hope Is Holding Me;...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 26, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Sharps announced bass singer Tony Lewis has returned to the group to replace Mike Smith. Wilburn & Wilburn signed an exclusive booking agreement with The Dominion Agency. Billy Blackwood announced the departure of bass singer Butch Owens from...