by Sony Elise | Apr 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
When I was in my early 20s, there was a young lady that was attending the local college who told me that I should go to college because it teaches how to get along with people. I had to chuckle since I was living with my brother, four sisters, and my mom at the time....
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 27, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Wayne Haun was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Music this week. Haun has produced, arranged, and/or orchestrated for numerous artists. He has also performed as an artist and...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 23, 2018 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
In our last Music Biz Monday, we looked at the rise of music streaming (and rather rapid decline of downloads) as the primary method of consuming recorded music. We’ve addressed in the past the pro’s and con’s of streaming music as a whole in the...
by Sony Elise | Apr 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
This morning, I listened to the Gatlin Brothers’ Come Home CD. I was surprised how many of the songs centered around the Cross, but it was exactly what I needed to focus on today. You see, I woke up pretty discouraged. Mornings have been rough this past week,...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 21, 2018 | Buy, Stream, Or Pass, Reviews
Get used to shorter-length albums. It seems to be catching on. The LeFevre Quartet’s new release, Ascending, falls somewhere between an extended play “single” (EP) and a full-length album. There are eight total tracks clocking in at 28 minutes. (28...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 20, 2018 | News, Streaming Video
Gospel Music Happenings Actor and comic, Trevor Thomas, renewed a booking agreement with Rivergate Talent. Two weeks ago, we told you the Martins were planning to jump out of an airplane with the US Army’s Golden Knights. On April 11, they followed through with...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 20, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Unexpected Produced by Jay DeMarcus Daywind Records www.jasoncrabb.com Format: CD & Digital Release Date: April 20, 2018 Format Reviewed: Digital Preview (provided by label) Tune-O-Meter: Low Rating: 5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: Expect The Unexpected (Jason...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 16, 2018 | Announcements
Click HERE to purchase two new hymns that were completed by modern writers based on manuscripts by the legendary lyricist Fanny Crosby. “Jesus” was recorded by the Jim Brady Trio on the album Fanny Crosby: Newly Discovered Hymns & Songs (2018). This...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 13, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Absolutely Gospel distributed their 2018 awards on Tuesday. Click HERE to view the list of winners. Bill Gaither announced that all current and most former members of the Gaither Vocal Band will be featured in a two-day reunion event October 19...
by Diana Brantley | Apr 12, 2018 | Concert Review
Liberty Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia really loves the Perrys! I went to one of that church’s morning services recently to see the Perrys in concert for the first time since Tracy Stuffle’s death in February. This very friendly church was full...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 7, 2018 | Reviews
The Hoppers Honor The First Families Of Gospel Music is a tip of the hat to the music of the Gaithers, the Speer Family, the Happy Goodmans, the Rambos, and the Chuck Wagon Gang. This recording has been available for several months from the Hoppers, but it just...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 6, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The National Quartet Convention has added their 2018 showcase lineup to their website. Highlights include the SGMA Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, a Gaither Homecoming, and 30-minute guest appearance by Dr. Robert Jeffress. Click HERE to view...
