by David Bruce Murray | Jul 5, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Dixie Melody Boys announced tenor singer Derrick Boyd has returned to the group. Boyd previously sang with the group in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Sound has signed a recording agreement with New Day Records. The group name was...
by Kyle Boreing | Jul 3, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Tech
First of all, here is a quick intro for those of you who might be unfamiliar with Netflix (and who most likely still have “12:00” flashing on your VCR). Netflix began as a mail-order movie rental service, offering customers the ability to select from a...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 28, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Mark Trammell Quartet has announced that tenor singer Blake Buffin will be leaving the group at the end of July. Buffin has been with the MTQ since 2015. Avenue Trio’s Corey Lackey announced he is leaving the group. Former Tribute...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 25, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Whether we want to admit it or not (and some of us definitely don’t), southern gospel music is not what could be considered a “large” genre. We really are a bubble in which we enjoy, recognize, and promote our music. Our artists may be well-known...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS BMI recognized their top 25 most played songs from the past year at a ceremony on Tuesday, June 18. Click HERE to view the entire list which includes five songs recorded by Southern Gospel artists. MARK209 announced they will debut their new...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 17, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Shopping
Exodus 20:15 specifically states that stealing is a no-no (I won’t quote it directly, because I don’t want a debate of Bible translations going on in the comments). Why, then, are bootlegs such a common occurrence in gospel music? Last month, my family and...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 16, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Final edits have been made!! Note: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! Matinee:The Perfect Heart Reunion was just fabulous! I had not heard them when they were...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 15, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Finals updates have been made!! Note: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! This was another really great program but it didn’t quite exceed the excitement...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 14, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Final updates are made! Memphis Quartet Show 2019 – Thursday EventsNote: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! Matinee: As usual, Triumphant Quartet was...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 14, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Horizon Records signed the 3 Heath Brothers to an exclusive recording contract. Roger Talley is slated to produce their first recording for the label. The Inspirations announced their annual Singing In The Smokies event is suspended until Swain...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 13, 2019 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Final Updates are made!! Note: I will be posting a single video highlight for each program again this year and will then update each post with more videos from home next week! Tonight’s highlight video is from the Dixie Echoes with guest vocalist Josh Garner...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 11, 2019 | Concert Review
I was able to attend the final night of the Diplomats’ homecoming event at Heritage Baptist Church in Calhoun, Georgia. I have heard that the first two nights were very good, and I’m glad I got to attend at least one of the concerts making up this event. I...
