by David Bruce Murray | Mar 27, 2020 | Announcements
After fifteen years, I’m finally updating my encyclopedia. This will be a multi-volume work. Click HERE to order Volume One. More volumes are coming soon!
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 20, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK With mass gatherings forbidden across the country to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, most Southern Gospel concerts were canceled this past weekend and that looks to be the new norm for at least a few more weeks. Because they can’t...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 19, 2020 | Commentary & Observations
The top ten nominees for the 2020 Singing News Fan Awards in the Favorite Song category were announced yesterday. Those titles include: “Alabama Mud” – Jason Cox/Tim Lovelace/Belinda Smith”Be Saved” – Rodney Griffin/Nick...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 16, 2020 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Members of The Crabb Family stay very busy with their other endeavors, but occasionally reunite to make new music together. 20/20 is their first CD since 2012’s Together Again. The title takes on a double meaning given that the year of release is 2020 while the...
by Sony Elise | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
What a week! How quickly everyone went from living normal lives to flooding stores and cancelling major events. It’s been interesting watching responses to the Coronavirus. Some are concerned while others think it’s all a lot of hype and are annoyed that...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 14, 2020 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Lift His Name is the first release by Karen Peck & New River since 2017’s Hope For All Nations. Five of the nine songs are co-written by Karen. A song written by former group member Ricky Braddy is also included (“I Know Jesus Lives”). “The...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 13, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the 2020 Hall Of Fame inductees will include The Isaacs, 4Him, Commissioned, and Bill Hearn. These will be inducted to the GMA Hall Of Fame in a ceremony on May 6 in Nashville, Tennessee. At the same...
by Sony Elise | Mar 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
This past week, I bought my niece a birthday gift. Her birthday isn’t until August but I like to plan ahead so as not to get caught last minute buying something that the person doesn’t want nor need. Upon arriving home, I found that she was having a really...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 6, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK Absolutely Gospel Music announced the performers for their 2020 awards show will include Jeff & Sheri Easter, Joseph Habedank, The Perrys, Jim & Melissa Brady, Tribute Quartet, Sisters, Michael Combs, Wilburn & Wilburn, The Nelons, The...
by Kyle Boreing | Feb 29, 2020 | CD Reviews
Produced by Jeff CollinsSkyland/Crossroadsendlesshighway.orgFormat: CD & DigitalRelease Date: March 20, 2020Format Reviewed: CD (label provided) Tune-O-Meter: Medium-High SONG TITLES: Keep Lookin’ Up (Kenna West/Jason Cox) / Somebody’s World Changed...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 28, 2020 | News
NEWS THIS WEEK The April Potter Agency recently added soloist Riley Harrison Clark to their roster. Promoters should contact Potter to book Clark going forward. Singing News magazine is now accepting votes online for the first round of the 2020 Fan Awards. The awards...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 27, 2020 | Superlatives
Thank you to all who have responded via Facebook and the occasional comment here over the past two weeks. I hope each of you had as much fun following the results as I have watching the votes come in. Thanks for sticking with us to the end! I had originally intended...
