by Kyle Boreing | Sep 10, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
A recent article in Rolling Stone postulates that vinyl records are on track to outsell compact discs for the first time in over 30 years. They cite as evidence the Recording Industry Association of America’s 2019 mid-year report, which indicates CD sales have...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 6, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Lauren Talley has joined the Gospel Music Association Hall Of Fame Nominations Committee. Talley and other committee members (Ed Harper, Dusty Wells, Charlotte Ritchie, Elliott McCoy, Gerald Crabb, Becky Isaacs Bowman, and Rick Sandridge will...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 3, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
You’ve Arrived is the third album released by Greater Vision since Jon Epley began singing baritone in 2017. Gerald Wolfe served as executive producer for You’ve Arrived, and if you’re the sort who enjoys reading liner notes, you’ll chuckle...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 30, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Horizon Records announced The Lore Family is the most recent artist to be signed by the Arden, NC-based label. Their upcoming album, Hidden Blessings, will be released October 11. Joseph Habedank has been endorsed by Sennheiser, a German...
by Sony Elise | Aug 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
My dad and I attended a small music festival last evening. The opening act was the worship team for a local church. The lead singer had a good testimony, and the songs were all focused on the Lord. Next up was an African children’s choir. They were lively and...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 23, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Ball Brothers announced Jeff Kammeraad will expand the group’s video and social media presence after he becomes a full-time member of their ministry team in September. Kammeraad has worked for the group in the past producing music...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 21, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Lauren Talley’s two new releases contain a total of 14 songs, divided loosely into “hymn” and “worship” categories. Loudest Praise: Hymns Of Mercy, Love & Grace accounts for six songs while the remaining eight can be found on Glorious...
by Sony Elise | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
When asked the title question, I’m guessing everyone reading this would say, “Sure I do.” You may go on to explain how you attend church regularly, sing in the choir, read the Bible, pray, etc. But that’s not the question. Do you really know...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 16, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced the 2019 Golden Note Award will be presented to Russ and Tori Taff at their awards show on August 21. This award is presented to songwriters, composers and artists who...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 12, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Ivan Parker’s latest release on the Difference Media label is a collection of well-known standards. Feels Like Home specifically draws a good bit of material from 30-40 years ago, so it shouldn’t be thought of as a classic hymns or old quartet standards...
by Sony Elise | Aug 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
If I asked you to describe God in one word, what would you say? I expect some would immediately shout out, “awesome,” “wonderful,” “amazing.” And He is all of these things, but I wonder how many would say, “holy,”...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 9, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Greg Goodman is the new audio marketing director for Daywind Music Group. The 30-year radio veteran will be facilitating audio content for the Daywind radio app and assisting with radio promotions for Daywind Records and New Day Records. Daniel...
