by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
NQC got into full swing on Monday with the exhibit areas populated with booths and a larger crowd, though the arena was not sold out. Perhaps two-thirds of the arena was filled, keeping in mind that at any given moment, not everyone is in their seat. I spent time in...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 25, 2023 | CD Reviews, Major Concert Events, Reviews
On Monday morning, we headed over to Biblical Time Theater for a special listening party. There we were treated to a preview of Greater Vision’s brand-new Christmas album titled Christmas In London. The song selection on this album is mostly traditional carols...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 25, 2023 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
After an uneventful ride through the western mountains of North Carolina and the eastern mountains of Tennessee, we arrived in Sevierville 58 minutes before the 5:30 PM concert was set to start at the 2023 National Quartet Convention. We quickly carried our luggage in...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 22, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Lore Family announced seventeen-year veteran Samual Lore will be stepping away from the group to focus on new ministry opportunities with his wife Rebekah. The group is not seeking a replacement as they will still have four vocalists moving forward....
by James Hales | Sep 20, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After the success of their last album, “In One Accord” (which featured 3 major charting songs and a couple of popular concert favorites), their next album, “Journeys” was another recording with a strong progressive feel to it. Though it was very progressive, the album...
by Sony Elise | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ~2 Timothy 2:22 When you think of lust, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is that of a man lusting after a woman, but lust can...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 16, 2023 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Dave Cobb has become the go-to producer for country singers when they want to record a gospel album, and Gaither Music Group is always willing to get them to market under the Gaither Gospel Series banner. Country Chapel is their latest collaboration with Travis Tritt...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 15, 2023 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced they are selling personalized bricks (as they do year-round), but TODAY is the deadline to purchase one if you want it to be installed before the week of the National Quartet Convention (September 24-30)....
by James Hales | Sep 13, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As mentioned in my last article, things were really moving for the group between 1983 and 1985. “In One Accord” was their first full album of new songs in 2 years (their 1984 album, “The Best and a Whole Lot More” was basically a “Greatest Hits” compilation and only...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 8, 2023 | News
NEWS OF THE WEEK Artist Resource Services, the label services arm of New Day Christian Distributors recently added The Craguns, The Allens, and Sharon Walker to their roster of recording artists. “We are honored that each of these artists has entrusted us with their...
by James Hales | Sep 6, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After 2 albums that leaned more on the progressive side, the Rex Nelon Singers’ 1983 release, “We Shall Behold the King”, was a bit more traditional in nature, but had a big sound and a very elegant and classy feel. Even the cover (which was shot at the Spaghetti...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 5, 2023 | Content Provider Review, Reviews
I just completed a month-long subscription to Gaither TV. It was five weeks really, because they gave me a 7-day trial period initially. CONTENT: 4 1/2 Stars Gaither TV offers footage from almost every video title released under the Gaither Gospel Series banner. Yes,...
