by David Bruce Murray | Feb 12, 2018 | DVD Review, Reviews
During the 1990s and 2000s, it was common for a half dozen Gaither video titles or more to be released per year. The frequency has diminished considerably since 2011, the last year more than two titles were released in a single year. 2018 adds A Few Good Men and...
by Sony Elise | Feb 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
It wasn’t long ago that Christians wished for revival, churches held “revival meetings,” pastors would open up the altar after services so that those who were being convicted could come forward and repent of their sins. Although there are churches...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 9, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Comedian Tim Lovelace is now endorsing BlueChip brand guitar picks. Absolutely Gospel announced Joseph Habedank and Amber Nelon Thompson have been selected to host their annual awards show. The event will happen on Tuesday April 10th...
by Diana Brantley | Feb 7, 2018 | Major Concert Events, News
Abraham Productions has announced a big celebration for the 20th anniversary of their Singing In The Sun event to be held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from April 16th through 21st. The full details can be found at the Abraham Productions website, but they...
by Sony Elise | Feb 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
How does God decide when to call His children Home? It seems like some die way too young while others live to a ripe old age, seemingly accomplishing nothing for the Kingdom. We can quote verses like Romans 8:28, but maybe you find it hard to believe sometimes. For...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 2, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The National Quartet Convention announced three professional concert promoters (Josh Franks, Duane Garren, and Bill Bailey) will be hosts for the evening concerts in 2018. In the past, NQC has used artists for this role. Prayer Request Please...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 1, 2018 | Audio, History
“Amazing Grace” existed in print form for several decades before the invention of recording devices. The song has been recorded thousands of times, and sung countless more. In fact, one biographer has estimated the song is performed 10 million times...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 29, 2018 | History
Ronnie Milsap recorded “What A Difference You’ve Made In My Life” in April 1977. The song was included on his album It Was Almost Like A Song, and became the second single released from that album in November 1977. Eventually, it reached the...
by Sony Elise | Jan 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
I believe that the majority of single people long to be married. Most of the single women I know especially wonder why their dreams of “happily ever after” have not come to pass. It is easy to think, What’s wrong with me? when the answer is that God...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 27, 2018 | Buy, Stream, Or Pass, CD Reviews, Reviews
Poet Voices recently returned to a quartet format with the addition of bass singer Brandon Barry. Their self-produced CD Extraordinary includes a mixture of new songs as well as a few the group has recorded over the past 15 years or so as a trio. They’ve also...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 26, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings Chapel Valley announced the additions of songwriters Barbara Lister Williams (daughter of Mosie Lister), Phil Morgan, and Amber Maxwell. Long-time Singing News editor Danny Jones was promoted to the position of Publisher this week. Remembering...
by Sony Elise | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
This week, I would like to do something different. For the last few years, you all have gotten to know me a bit as I’ve shared some of my joys and struggles and what God is teaching me through both. Now I would appreciate getting to know my readers. This would...
