by David Bruce Murray | Jul 10, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Reach is the second release on the Skyland Records label for Jordan Family Band. This group consists of husband and wife Joshua and Randa Jordan, their three sons (Hutch/Alex/Grant), and Keenan Atkinson. The 2017 release by Jordan Family Band features songs written by...
by Diana Brantley | Jul 9, 2018 | Concert Review
I’ve been able to see Jordan’s Bridge a couple of times in the last couple of months, so I’ll just combine my reviews of those two concerts. For the past few years, Alan Kendall has been organizing and promoting an event called the North Georgia Sing...
by Sony Elise | Jul 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Nothing that we do for God is small.” I read these words from D.L. Moody this morning. It reminds me of the song that says, “Little is much when God is in it.” I need to be reminded of this sometimes. OK. I need to be reminded quite often. I...
by Sony Elise | Jul 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Hey Everyone, I know it’s not Sunday, but I wanted to let you know about one of my personal happenings this week. Most of you probably have no idea what I do for a living. I actually have two main jobs: one in which I handle bookings for my brother and travel...
by David Bruce Murray | Jul 6, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Butler Music Group announced the signing of a production agreement with The Adams Family. Members of the Ohio-based group include Russ Adams, Sarah Longworth, Tim McFarland and David Longworth. Jason Crabb was recently featured on the Jesus...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 29, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The Third/Final round of voting for the 2018 Singing News Fan Awards is open now through July 13. Click HERE to vote. The Blackwood Brothers Quartet was awarded a Brass Note along the Beale Street Brass Note Walk Of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 22, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The Southern Gospel Music Association announced the Hall Of Fame Class of 2018 will include Ann Downing and Mark Trammell in the Living category as well as Tracy Stuffle and Norman Wilson in the Deceased category. The Induction ceremony will be...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 18, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
What an ending to another fabulous Memphis Quartet Show! This year’s event was enhanced by the great venue of the Cannon Center for Performing Arts, and it was announced that the show will be there for at least two more years!! Matinee – Brian Free &...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 18, 2018 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech, Oddities, Recording Oddities
The first time I heard Brian Free & Assurance’s 2007 album, Real Faith, my initial reaction was, “Man, that sounds almost TOO perfect!” The album, produced by Barry Weeks, was slick and highly-polished, but what really stood out to me were the...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 16, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Like last night, Friday’s concert also had five artists and it was wonderful. The theater provides such better conditions for the audience and the artists, and it is really paying off with great performances and enthusiastic audiences. The five artists on the...
by Diana Brantley | Jun 15, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events
Matinee Ernie Haase & Signature Sound has appeared at the Memphis Quartet Show both as an evening concert artist and, more frequently, as a matinee feature. This year they appeared in the matinee, and for 1-1/2 hours, the delighted the still enthusiastic crowd...
by David Bruce Murray | Jun 15, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Gold City announced that pianist Bryan Elliott is leaving the group after a 17-year career including the past eight years with Gold City. On a related note, Gold City is accepting auditions for a piano player. Interested applicants should email...
