by James Hales | Nov 26, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
As the Inspirations wrapped up their 20th anniversary as a group, like clockwork, they were back into the studio at the beginning of 1985 to record this unique album titled, “Praise God and Country”. Given the political climate and the renewed sense of patriotism...
by Sony Elise | Nov 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 21, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Icee unveiled a new ICEEbus that will be carrying The Isaacs to their upcoming tour dates. In an email to season ticket holders yesterday, the National Quartet Convention announced that 2025 riser sections will be converted to floor level seating in...
by James Hales | Nov 19, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
1984 was a celebratory, “Twentieth Anniversary” year for the Inspirations. Though 20 years had passed, and many changes had taken place since those humble beginnings in Martin’s basement, Archie, Martin and Jack (who were part of those first basement sessions in...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 14, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Southern Gospel Music Guild honored singer/songwriter Joel Hemphill on Tuesday with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The Southern Gospel Music Guild also selected Ricky Carden of the Down East Boys to serve as the organization’s new president....
by James Hales | Nov 12, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1983, the Inspirations were celebrating 12 years with Canaan Records (though “Sing Me a Gospel Song” and “Is That Footsteps That I Hear” were initially released independently, but later picked up by Canaan), and they were enjoying renewed success with such songs as...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 7, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Pine Ridge Boys announced the departure of baritone singer Jackson Smith. Smith, who joined the group in 2022, plans to remain active in the Gospel music scene as a singer and songwriter, just at a slower pace. Justified Quartet announced the addition...
by James Hales | Nov 5, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
After releasing a couple of independent live albums, along with their previous two studio albums starting out under the “Inspirations Records” umbrella, this is the first purely Canaan release for the Inspirations in 2 years. With the sudden passing of Marvin Norcross...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 31, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Legacy Five’s Scott Fowler stated in a Facebook comment on Tuesday that “Lee (Black) is pursuing other interests.” Tenor/songwriter Black had traveled with Legacy Five since 2019. NEW RELEASES Click HERE to listen to this month’s...
by James Hales | Oct 29, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
By the 1980’s, we reach an interesting point in the Inspirations career as a group, because by this time they had enough hit songs and concert favorites to put on their very own all-night singing all by themselves, and not repeat a single song! Where it seemed almost...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 24, 2025 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Kingdom Heirs announced on Tuesday that tenor singer Joshua Horrell is leaving the group. Any tenor singers who are interested in auditioning for the open spot are asked to send contact info, a brief video or paragraph detailing your availability, and...
by James Hales | Oct 22, 2025 | LP Review, Reviews
As I stated in my last article, this particular era of the Inspirations was a bit of a transitional period, brought on by changes within the group and within the music industry. Additionally, with the sudden passing of Canaan Records’ head, Marvin Norcross in June...
