by David Bruce Murray | Jul 27, 2017 | Streaming Video
On Wednesday, Daywind Records released Mark Lowry’s new concept video for his latest single, “What’s Not To Love?” The song features the Gaither Vocal Band (minus Adam Crabb). Enjoy it below!
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 25, 2017 | History, Polls-Games-Contests
When a new face is added to an existing group, they typically sing or play for a few years, do their part well, expand the fanbase, and eventually move on. Most group members leave the group as well off as they found it, though there are some negative exceptions....
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 21, 2017 | News
This Week’s Happenings The Mark Trammell Quartet announced that keyboard player Trevor Conkle has joined the group. Conkle traveled previously with the Hoppers. MARK209 announced the addition of bandleader Josh Pope who will play both keyboard and guitar for the...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 19, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
In January, Mark Lowry announced he plans to do very little touring after 2017. That plan didn’t deter him from recording a new full-length CD for 2017, however. What’s Not To Love? is Mark’s second release on the Daywind Records label. (2011’s...
by Kyle Boreing | Jul 18, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
No, that is NOT a typo in the title. Stay with me, and I’ll explain why…. Back in 2006, Alan Jackson released an album of gospel music entitled Precious Memories. This project took a cue from Ricky Van Shelton’s Don’t Overlook Salvation...
by Diana Brantley | Jul 17, 2017 | News
Here’s the press release from Mark Trammell regarding the new pianist for his group. Since Steve Hurst traveled with the group during 2006-2007, the group has not had a dedicated pianist. This is great news!! July 17, 2017 For Immediate Release Gadsden, AL...
by Daniel J. Mount | Jul 17, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
Sometimes what a statement denies is as significant as what it affirms. All men “are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights.” Our rights don’t come from a fickle ruler, who could change his mind. They don’t come from a 51% majority vote, which could...
by Sony Elise | Jul 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
On Chris Freeman’s latest CD, The Hinson Side of Me, she included an old Hinson song titled, “How Wrong You Are.” This was a song I had not heard before, but the words have been playing over and over in my mind. Many believe that they are going to...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 14, 2017 | News
This Week’s Happenings Sound Garden Music Group announced the addition of Mercy’s Reign to their family of recording artists. The Ohio-based group was organized in 2011. Daywind Records announced that Amber Nelon Thompson attended the premier of Silver...
by Diana Brantley | Jul 13, 2017 | Streaming Video
With the departure of Michael Helwig, Billy Blackwood had quite a challenge finding a new lead singer to take his place. That challenge has now been met with the hiring of 24-year old Jonathan Mattingly, who formerly sang with the Mattingly Family. He has been with...
by Diana Brantley | Jul 12, 2017 | Concert Review
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to hear Allegiance Trio in concert. Allegiance is a fairly new group and was named Declaration when they first started. I hadn’t seen them in quite a while since they don’t come “south” very often, so I was very...
by Diana Brantley | Jul 10, 2017 | Concert Review
During the Memorial Day weekend, I was able to attend several concert events. The last one was at The Ball Brothers’ home church, Peavine Baptist in Rock Spring, Georgia. I think it is always special to see groups at their home church if most or all of the...
