by David Bruce Murray | Apr 30, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
By the end of 2019, the Inspirations will have completed their 55th year and started on a 56th. Right Where He Is features the vocals of original tenor Archie Watkins, lead Roland Kesterson, baritone Eddie Dietz, and bass Marlin Shubert. Luke Vaught (who plays piano...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
In February of this year, it was announced that Primary Wave Music had acquired interest in the Gaither Music Group and Gaither Publishing. The move coincided somewhat with another announcement that Gaither Family Resources would be closing by March 31st. On the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS HighRoad signed an exclusive recording agreement with New Day Records. Gospel trio Avenue joined Main Street Music & Entertainment as the first artist on their Penn Street Records label. Songwriter Lee Black and former Perrys member Bryan...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Squire Parsons has announced his retirement from touring. Parsons’ career spans 50 years, beginning with a stint with the West Virginia-based Calvarymen in 1969. Parsons has endured health problems over the past few years. The latest...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 15, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Legacy Five faces the impending departures of original baritone Scott Howard as well as tenor Josh Feemster. Replacing one group member can be stressful enough, but replacing two can entirely alter a group’s character for better or for worse. The fact that Scott...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 12, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS It’s been a quiet week in Southern Gospel music, so there’s no better time than today to check out this behind-the-scenes footage from one of America’s most beloved and iconic television shows. Then, after you’ve rested...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 5, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Former Gold City and Brian Free & Assurance bass singer Bill Lawrence is returning to Southern Gospel music after a 13-year absence. Lawrence is joining the Diplomats, replacing Alex Utech who left the group last year. Singing News is now...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 29, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Legacy Five announced original baritone Scott Howard is retiring. Howard’s retirement will coincide with the departure of tenor Josh Feemster whose plans were announced two weeks ago. Howard will ultimately join Danley Sound Labs where he...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 28, 2019 | History, Music Business, News
I’ve covered in the past how southern gospel music has a vast library of music and film/video footage from decades of artists. I’ve also mentioned how much of this library is not controlled by large record labels or production companies, but in the hands...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 23, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
March 22 – Old Paths – It’s Real (EPCD) For 2019, The Old Paths have released a 7-song EP which, for those keeping score, is one more song than their 2017 release, Long Run. Pros: “The God I Know” (Lee Black/Jerry Salley) is a standout...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 22, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The newly formed Main Street Music & Entertainment announced country/gospel quartet, Carolina, is the debut artist on their Berry Hill Records label. Carolina’s upcoming CD, American Morning, will be released to retail outlets on May...
by Diana Brantley | Mar 21, 2019 | Concert Review
I get to see and enjoy so many “national” southern gospel groups and I simply love their music. But I also enjoy meeting groups who are not as widely traveled as those artists and who aren’t as widely known to the general sg fan population. This past...
