by Kyle Boreing | Mar 1, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
When I Sing For Him: The Complete Columbia Recordings & RCA Singles Compilation Producer: Joe Marchese Real Gone Music www.oakridgeboys.com Format: CD Release Date: March 2, 2018 Rating: 4.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: Disc One – The Baptism of Jesse...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 1, 2018 | Commentary & Observations, Music Tech
Tracks aren’t going anywhere. They’re here to stay, and not just in southern gospel music. More and more mainstream artists are dropping live touring musicians in favor of tracks, both for the amount of control they give artists AND the support they offer...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 28, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Fans of The Talleys know that Roger Talley, his wife Debra, and daughter Lauren have been singing together since the mid-1990s. Roger & Debra also sang in the prior decade with Roger’s brother Kirk filling the third part. Some fans may even be aware that the...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 27, 2018 | Buy, Stream, Or Pass, Reviews
Must Buy Or Not reviews ask at least two of MusicScribe’s writers to consider whether a particular new release is one they’d want to purchase for themselves. Guy Penrod’s Blessed Assurance features a collection of mostly familiar hymns. Kyle Boreing...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 26, 2018 | Announcements
For most of MusicScribe’s history, artists/labels wishing to have their music reviewed here have been asked to submit final mastered songs and final CD artwork. This is the best way to mirror the full experience of a regular customer buying a CD, and virtually...
by Sony Elise | Feb 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
I enjoy reading biographies, especially of preachers and missionaries of years gone by. I think of John Wesley, George Whitefield, D.L. Moody, George Muller. Even if you disagree with their doctrine, you can’t deny that they accomplished more for the Kingdom...
by Kyle Boreing | Feb 24, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
A Different Light Produced by Jeff Collins & Mark Bishop Crossroads Records www.markbishopmusic.com Format: CD & Digital Release Date: February 23, 2018 Tune-O-Meter: High Rating: 3 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES (all songs written by Mark Bishop): More Than...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 23, 2018 | News, Obituary
Gospel Music Happenings The Guardians announced bass singer Pat Barker has become a full-time member of the group. With this move, the Guardians have transitioned from a trio to a quartet. Barker has stated he will fulfill all current Second Half Quartet dates. Voting...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 22, 2018 | History
Over the past week or so, I have spent a good bit of time researching names for the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Hall Of Fame nominations. I take it seriously, because I consider it to be the most prestigious recognition anyone in Southern Gospel can...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 19, 2018 | Commentary & Observations, History
Last week, I received my ballot to nominate individuals to be inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Hall Of Fame (SGMA HOF). At the bottom of this article, I have posted the SGMA’s criteria for selecting a SGMA HOF inductee. It is...
by Sony Elise | Feb 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you are on Facebook, you have probably seen the posts that say, “If you know me, you know that I _______.” If I were to ask that question, I expect that some would mention the fact that I like the color pink. Others might comment that I love southern...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 16, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The Griffith Family of Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a singer/keyboardist after the departure of Bryce Lee. Submit demos, bios, and a photo to griffithfamilymusic@gmail.com. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will perform the National Anthem...
