by Kyle Boreing | Jun 11, 2019 | History, Music Business, Music Tech, News
Last year, I wrote an article detailing how record companies have a checkered past when it comes to properly archiving their master recordings. Among some of the revelations noted (thanks to a brilliant piece by Bill Holland) were: A large number of masters are...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 8, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Victory ShoutProduced by Jeff CollinsHorizon Recordshttps://www.kingsmenquartet.com/ Format: CD & DigitalRelease Date: June 7, 2019Format Reviewed: CD (provided) Tune-O-Meter: Medium-High Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: – Running To Win...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 7, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The recently formed Broad Street Music Publishing announced the signing of their first songwriter, Haley Kemp. Kemp is a member of The Angela Lilly Trio. REMEMBERING Gospel songwriter Terry Gunn (“Once And For All”) passed away on...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 6, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Due to the large number of new releases in May, reviews are spread over two articles. Enjoy the wealth of new music! Almost two years after his performance of an original song at the National Quartet Convention caught the attention of the industry, Tim Menzies has...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 1, 2019 | Music Business, Music Tech
UPDATE (June 4, 2019): After a newspaper printed his obituary, Mark Twain said, “The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated,” and that appears to be the case with iTunes…sort of. iTunes IS going away, as we reported, and the current Apple Music...
by David Bruce Murray | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Isaac’s Well, a mixed southern gospel group in western North Carolina, is currently seeking a baritone/lead singer. Call ( 828 ) 974-6817, for more information. Releasing Today May 31 – Tim Menzies – His Name Is Jesus (CD) May 31...
by David Bruce Murray | May 29, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Jeremy & Rachel Chupp’s latest CD titled Breakthrough features several familiar classics including “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”, “He Is Mine”, “In The Highways”, and “Patching It Up.” Producer Jeremy Peace adds...
by David Bruce Murray | May 28, 2019 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Due to the large number of new releases in May, reviews will be spread over two articles. Enjoy the wealth of new music! Steven Curtis Chapman gets the Gaither Gospel Series treatment on A Great Adventure: Live Solo Performances Of Timeless Hits. Pros: Hearing Chapman...
by David Bruce Murray | May 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Dixie Melody Boys lead singer Josh Garner announced both he and tenor singer Jerry Skaggs are leaving the Dixie Melody Boys effective June 2, 2019. Dixie Melody Boys owner and bass singer Ed O’Neal disputed rumors he might be selling or...
by Kyle Boreing | May 22, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Rant
This morning, I saw a post by a southern gospel singer (who shall remain nameless) who had received a “Platinum Award,” apparently from their radio promoter “For radio and DJ downloads.” The photo depicts what appears to be a CD cover and a...
by David Bruce Murray | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced the 2019 inductees to the Hall Of Fame are former Kingsmen tenor Ernie Phillips, Wilburns patriarch Jackie Wilburn, Greater Vision’s Gerald Wolfe, and McKameys bass singer Ruben Bean....
by David Bruce Murray | May 10, 2019 | News
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Collingsworth Family recently performed at the Celebration Banquet for the 2019 National Day of Prayer. The event was held at the Ronald Reagan International Center in Washington, D.C. (The Collingsworth Family is pictured with former...
