by Kyle Boreing | Sep 5, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
When you think of landmark live albums in southern gospel music, several come to mind – Big & Live, Lift the Roof Off, Live & Alive, Live In Atlanta – that set the standard, not just for singing, but for live music. These recordings were done with...
by Sony Elise | Sep 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
As I travel the country, I am often the recipient of others’ gifts and talents. Whether it is music, ministry, hospitality, servanthood, etc., I love watching people use these gifts for the glory of God and the blessing of His people. I’ve struggled most...
by Diana Brantley | Sep 2, 2017 | Concert Review
Joseph Habedank appeared fairly recently at the Parkway Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. This church regularly hosts Southern Gospel concerts and I always enjoy attending their events. This concert was held not long after Joseph released his newest album,...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 1, 2017 | News
Recent Happenings In a press release last week, the Blackwood Brothers formally acknowledged the hiring of lead singer Jonathan Mattingly. Mattingly has been traveling with the group for several weeks. He replaced Michael Helwig. Chonda Pierce announced a new tour...
by Diana Brantley | Aug 31, 2017 | CD Reviews, Concert Review
During their yearly homecoming concert at Harp’s Crossing Baptist, the Akins celebrated a huge milestone – 30 years of ministry. The ministry started with father, David Akin, and grew to include all three of his sons, Dave, Nick, and Eli, until last year...
by Diana Brantley | Aug 27, 2017 | Concert Review
After seeing the Dixie Echoes at the Memphis Quartet Show, my appetite for their “true four-part harmony” was whetted and I was anticipating seeing them again to hear more of the songs from their “Can’t Hardly Wait” CD! I was able to see...
by Sony Elise | Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
All I have needed, Thy hands hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me ~Thomas Chisholm. For my God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus ~Philippians 4:19. Here in America, we way too often confuse...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 25, 2017 | News
Recent Happenings The former Joylanders announced they have changed the name of their group to Endless Highway. Greg Bentley at Skyland Records/Crossroads said the name change “better reflects the current and future direction of this wonderful family.” The...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 24, 2017 | History, Polls-Games-Contests
From the four finalists who remained last week (Vestal Goodman, Jake Hess, George Younce, and Ed O’Neal), you chose George Younce joining the Cathedrals in 1964 as the most significant personnel change in the history of Southern Gospel Music. The addition of...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 18, 2017 | News
Recent Happenings Daywind Records announced that Gerald Crabb was recently honored for his 25th #1 song on the Singing News Top 80 chart. The song, “I Choose Christ,” was recorded by Karen Peck & New River and reached the top position for the July 2017 chart....
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 17, 2017 | Audio, Radio
The third episode of MusicScribe Radio is now available. If you’d like to suggest a theme for a future episode, scroll down and leave a comment for...
by David Bruce Murray | Aug 16, 2017 | History, Polls-Games-Contests
What was the Most Significant Personnel Change in Southern Gospel music’s history? We started with 36 nominations. After two rounds of voting, only 4 remain. It’s time to pick the winner! Voting Rules: You MUST submit a total of TWO votes. Your vote will NOT be...
