by Kyle Boreing | Mar 7, 2018 | Commentary & Observations, Interviews, Music Business, Music Tech, Social Media
37 years ago today, I did my first concert as a “professional” Gospel Pianist. It surely doesn’t seem like 37 years ago. March 7, 1981 — Gerald Wolfe (@geraldwolfe1) March 7, 2018 Although he got his “official” start in 1981, it was in 1986,...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 5, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Johnny Minick & The Stewart Brothers have lofty goals with their self-titled release. They want to create a new genre known as “Western Gospel.” To define the scope of this Western Gospel sound, they set the following percentages for their debut CD:...
by Sony Elise | Mar 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
If I lived a million years, I’d still never see how someone like You could love someone like me. ~Mike Payne I wonder if a person can truly be converted if she doesn’t understand how truly vile she is without God. Is this why many who grow up in church...
by David Bruce Murray | Mar 2, 2018 | News, Streaming Video
Gospel Music Happenings Several years ago, Crossroads Music Group and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association partnered to produce a video titled “Passing The Torch” celebrating the life of Billy Graham. The video was released earlier this week, and has...
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...
