by Kyle Boreing | Mar 27, 2018 | CD Reviews
Clear Skies Produced by Wayne Haun StowTown Records www.erniehaase.com Format: CD & Digital Release Date: January 26, 2018 Format Reviewed: Spotify Tune-O-Meter: High Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5) SONG TITLES: Clear Skies (Ernie Haase/Joel Lindsey/Wayne Haun) /...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 26, 2018 | Audio, Commentary & Observations, Music Tech, Recording Oddities
I’ve lamented in reviews over and over and over again about compression in modern recording. Often readers misunderstand what I mean by compression. Consider this an effort to try to clear the air a bit and help you understand why I’m complaining (well,...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 24, 2018 | Audio, CD Reviews, Reviews
In 2016, a CD was released on the Integrity label titled Blessed Assurance: The New Hymns Of Fanny Crosby. I reviewed it and rated it at 3 stars, concluding that review by observing, “It’s too bad the producers did not make it a goal to present these new/old...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 23, 2018 | History, News
Gospel Music Happenings Singing News announced the Top 10 finalists for the 2018 Fan Awards. Click HERE to view the entire list. The National Quartet Convention announced that TBN has renewed the Main Stage series for a fourth season. Hosted by Jason Crabb, the first...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 19, 2018 | Buy, Stream, Or Pass, CD Reviews, Reviews
In the past, MusicScribe authors have debated whether an album is a “Must Buy.” Now, we take it a step further – is an album worthy of purchase, better left to streaming, or should it be passed altogether? The Oak Ridge Boys pay homage to the 1950’s...
by Diana Brantley | Mar 17, 2018 | Concert Review
This concert was actually the first one I got to attend in 2018, but I had not taken the time to write up my thoughts on it. So, here goes! This concert was held at the Elizabeth Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia, and was promoted by Robert York. He was the...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 16, 2018 | News, Obituary
Gospel Music Happenings The Inspirational Country Music Association announced the Top 5 nominees for their 2017* ICM Awards this week. Nominees in various categories include Chuck Day, Chris Golden, High Road, James Payne, The Isaacs, Rhonda Vincent, Lisa Daggs, and...
by Diana Brantley | Mar 15, 2018 | Concert Review
The Old Paths quartet made many folks very happy when they decided to begin touring again in mid-2017 after a 1-1/2 year hiatus. I am one of those folks! I saw them last year at Memphis Quartet Show but with their limited number of tour dates, I had not been able to...
by Diana Brantley | Mar 12, 2018 | Concert Review
I’ve had two opportunities to see Karen Peck in the last few months, so I’m going to review both concerts in this post. I attended my second Awakening concert just before the beginning of the year at the Blacksheer Place Baptist Church in Flowery Branch,...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 10, 2018 | Announcements
The Texas Southern Gospel School Of Music (TSGSM) is open to anyone age seven and up. Group classes include beginning and advanced Music Theory, Sight Reading, Conducting, Ear Training, and Vocal Techniques. When there is sufficient demand, classes may also be offered...
by Diana Brantley | Mar 10, 2018 | Concert Review
I was recently able to see a quartet that I have been waiting to see for quite a while. Master’s Voice is based in Oklahoma and I’m based in Georgia, so when this group finally came to the great state of Alabama, I went a bit outside of my...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 9, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The Gospel Greats announced they will air their 2000th episode this weekend. The first show was heard 38 years ago in 1980. AbsolutelyGospel.com announced performers at their annual awards show on April 10 in Nashville will...
