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...
by Sony Elise | Feb 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last fall, my brother received an invitation to speak in North Dakota this weekend. If you have ever been to North Dakota in the winter, you know that this is not the time of year that you really want to go there. My brother is a conference speaker and, like many of...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 19, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Any fan with a valid email address can vote in the 2021 Singing News Fan Awards. Voting is not restricted to Singing News subscribers as in years past. Click HERE to participate in the voting process on or after Wednesday, February 24th. The Singing...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 13, 2021 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to all of these albums. Artist: Greater VisionAlbum Title: The JourneySong Titles: For All He’s Done; I’ve Got A Love; You’re Not Good Enough; Just One More Soul; Walkin’ On The Water That He Made; I Could Never Praise Him...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 12, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK 2021 visitors to the LeConte Center (where the National Quartet Convention, Spring Break, and other events are held annually) will now be able to enjoy a brand new pedway stretching from the upper parking lots to the south entrance. After teasing the...
by Kyle Boreing | Feb 10, 2021 | Commentary & Observations, Oddities, Release Oddities
In late 2016, several folks (myself included) wrote a Mega Review for the Booth Brothers’ Between Here and Heaven album. At the time of the review, the album had just been made available via the trio’s website as a digital download, with plans for a...
by Kyle Boreing | Feb 9, 2021 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Produced by Wayne Haun, Scotty Inman, Jason Webb, Joshua Frerichs, Kris Crunk, Chipper HammondStowTown Recordstriumphantquartet.comFormat: CD & DigitalRelease Date: February 5, 2021Format Reviewed: Streaming SONG TITLES: Best Thing (Chuck Butler/Scotty Inman/Tony...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 6, 2021 | LP Review, Reviews, Uncategorized
I thought it might be fun to turn the clock back about 38 years and review a popular live album from that era. Hovie Lister and JD Sumner formed The Masters V in 1980. Joining them were Rosie Rozell, James Blackwood, and Jake Hess. Each man was a well-established star...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 5, 2021 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Pianist Andrew Ishee announced his plans for 2021 include making 20 or so select appearances with the Kingsmen Quartet, the group he traveled with full-time from 1997-2001. Between his appearances with the Kingsmen, Ishee is available for solo...
