by Sony Elise | Nov 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22 I have been thinking a lot about what it means to cast one’s burden on the Lord. It seems like this should be easy but, for me, it’s not....
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 24, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Singing News announced the winners of their 2017 Songwriters Search. Grand prize winners include “Bring On The Storm” written by Blake Bolerjack (to be recorded by 11th Hour), “Heavenly Peace” written by William Carroll Cook and Jennifer B....
by Diana Brantley | Nov 21, 2017 | History
First, the background: Once upon a time (sometime during the early 2000’s, I think), Singing News maintained a forum/chat board on its web site to promote discussions between its subscribers. When they decided to discontinue it, Daniel Mount picked up the baton...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 18, 2017 | Commentary & Observations, Rant
I attended a concert last night that featured three top Southern Gospel quartets, and when I say top, I mean three groups that would appear on most anyone’s Top 10 list of current male quartets. The concert promoter has a weekly Southern Gospel show on one of...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 17, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Chapel Valley’s CEO Shane Roark and his fiancé, Jacqueline Ratliff announced their plan to be married in a private ceremony in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on December 8, 2017. Marcie Gray announced she has reached an agreement with Chapel Valley to...
by Diana Brantley | Nov 17, 2017 | Concert Review
This will be a combination review since I was able to see Signature Sound twice within a week and I’ll cover both concerts. Ringgold, GA: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound This concert was promoted by Southern Sacred Sounds (a production of WDEF TV station from...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 16, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Jonathan Wilburn has been traveling as a soloist since his son Jordan left the road earlier this year. Tell Me The Story is his new solo collection featuring familiar hymns, a patriotic classic, and a brand new song about the cross. Wilburn is an expressive vocalist...
by Diana Brantley | Nov 15, 2017 | Concert Review
I really enjoy all of the concerts I get to attend, but every once in a while there is a concert that is much more special than “normal.” The concert I attended in Oxford, Alabama on Thursday was one of the very special ones! Pat Barker put together a...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 14, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
The latest release by The Nelons is an 11-song collection titled The Americana Sessions. Family themes run throughout and as the title implies, this is a collection of well-known American standards. The one new song is “Daddy And Son,” written by Jason...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 10, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Ed O’Neal announced the Dixie Melody Boys are now represented for bookings by the Beckie Simmons Agency. Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer launched a film series podcast titled Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer. Click HERE to...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 7, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
Dear Southern Gospel Music Fans, I’ve been known quite a few times over the years to take artists to tasks for different aspects of the SG industry – from poorly-made products and presentations to apparent penny pinching to immature reactions to being...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 3, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Bass singer Will Lane announced he is forming the Port City Quartet along with baritone singer Terry Carter. Both Lane are Carter were members of the Anchormen until a few months ago. Other group members will be announced soon. Their first appearance...
