by David Bruce Murray | Nov 22, 2019 | News
Poet Voices Former Melody Masters bass singer Cyle Cornish has joined Poet Voices replacing Brandon Barry. In recent years, Cornish has sung with a regional group while continuing to operate Lighthouse Sportswear, an apparel and merchandise company whose clients...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 15, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
Yesterday, I shared thoughts about the National Quartet Convention’s announcement regarding the cancellation of their online webcast starting in 2020. Today, I wanted to mention a couple of possible ways it could continue. I hope the various parties involved...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 15, 2019 | News
The LeFevre Quartet announced former Gold City tenor Jay Parrack and former Anchormen/Driven/Dixie Melody Boys bass singer Will Lane are joining the group. They replace the departing Jeremy Peace and Keith Plott who are making their final appearances with the group...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 14, 2019 | Major Concert Events, Music Business
Fans of the National Quartet Convention were disappointed Thursday when they received the following email: Thank you for being a subscriber to the NQC webcast. We trust you have enjoyed being able to see all the events that occurred on the NQC Main Stage live as...
by Sony Elise | Nov 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
“You have proved my heart; you have visited me in the night; you have tried me, and shall find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress” (Psalm 17:3). Wow. I wonder how many of us can say, “God, You have proven my heart; You have...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 8, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound announced a portion of the proceeds from their new Christmas recording A Jazzy Little Christmas will benefit New York Care’s Winter Wish program. This program partners with family shelters, public housing facilities and public...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 7, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Timeless is the latest recording by Jay Stone Singers. This trio includes Bobby and Sharona Carter as well as their daughter Emma. (The group bears the name of Sharona’s father, group founder Jay Stone, who retired from traveling in 2010.) The appeal of this...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 5, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Down Home ChristmasProduced by Dave CobbLightning Rod Recordshttp://www.oakridgeboys.comFormat: CD & DigitalRelease Date: October 25, 2019Format Reviewed: Streaming (Spotify) Tune-O-Meter: Non-Existent Rating: 4 stars (out of 5) Song Titles: The Family Piano...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 4, 2019 | News
Enjoy this rare Monday edition of News Nuggets. I’ll hopefully be back on track for Fridays this week. (DBM) GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Abraham Productions announced concert promoter and pastor Bill Bailey has joined their Board Of Directors. The Collingsworth...
by Sony Elise | Nov 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I deserved justice, He gave me mercyWhen bonds held me fast, He set me freeNow my one goal in life’s to liveFor the day that I can giveGive Him thanks for the day He showed mercy to me* Have you ever had a word come up over and over in your studies that you...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 30, 2019 | Radio, Rant
Via Facebook today, the enLighten channel on Sirius/XM announced their regular Southern Gospel programming will be suspended until December 5 (except indirectly through their app). Listeners will instead be treated to an array of pop artists under the banner...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 30, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Click HERE to listen to ALL of these new Christmas recordings for free at YouTube Music. Christmastime Volume II by the Ball Brothers includes four classic and four new Christmas songs. Two non-seasonal bonus tracks are also included. Pros: The arrangements of the...
