by David Bruce Murray | Nov 14, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
The latest release by The Nelons is an 11-song collection titled The Americana Sessions. Family themes run throughout and as the title implies, this is a collection of well-known American standards. The one new song is “Daddy And Son,” written by Jason...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 10, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Ed O’Neal announced the Dixie Melody Boys are now represented for bookings by the Beckie Simmons Agency. Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer launched a film series podcast titled Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer. Click HERE to...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 7, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
Dear Southern Gospel Music Fans, I’ve been known quite a few times over the years to take artists to tasks for different aspects of the SG industry – from poorly-made products and presentations to apparent penny pinching to immature reactions to being...
by David Bruce Murray | Nov 3, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Bass singer Will Lane announced he is forming the Port City Quartet along with baritone singer Terry Carter. Both Lane are Carter were members of the Anchormen until a few months ago. Other group members will be announced soon. Their first appearance...
by Kyle Boreing | Nov 2, 2017 | Commentary & Observations, Music Tech, Shopping
Nearly every album released today, whether it be via record labels or independently, is made available in some form of digital distribution, whether it be streaming services such as Spotify or download purchases such as iTunes. Some artists will do digital downloads...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 29, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13:45-46 This scripture has been rolling around in my mind for the past couple of...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 27, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Joined by the Tacketts band, the Freemans performed “Farther Along” last Friday evening on the Grand Ole Opry during a segment paying tribute to the late Dr. Ralph Stanley. Karen Peck & New River appeared as a special guests on the...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 23, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Silence The Stones will hit retail on November 10, but you can go ahead and read all about it today! Some of the best Southern Gospel trio CDs of the past few years have come from 11th Hour. Radio has agreed, sending four consecutive single releases to number one on...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 20, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Gaither Music Group and UP TV announced a joint partnership to feature special programming of content to air on UP TV and UP Faith & Family. The Erwins announced a new partnership with Main Stage Artist Bureau for booking representation....
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 19, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Tribute Quartet’s line-up of Riley Harrison Clark (tenor), Gary Casto (lead), Josh Singletary (baritone), and Anthony Davis (bass) has remained consistent since 2011. In what appears to be the first of a series (given the “Volume One” designation),...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 18, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Alan Kendall has sung lead/baritone for several groups over the past few years including the Melody Boys Quartet, Freedom Quartet, and the Rebels. He currently sings with Jordan’s Bridge in addition to performing solo events. On Ease On Down The Road, producer...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 13, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings Son Sound Music Group announced a new partnership with Larry Stewart and the Pine Ridge Boys. Their next CD, currently in development, is being produced by Scott Whitener. New Day Records announced they will be distributing the next CD by the LeFevre...
