by Quartet-Man | Oct 12, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
(This review of Questions & Answers by Mercy’s Well is written by Terry Snyder, AKA Quartet-Man.) Mercy’s Well has been reviewed here before, and had some songs chart, but might still be new to some readers. For those who aren’t familiar with the group,...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 10, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Since 1995, the Dixie Echoes have featured a number of bass and tenor singers, but the baritone and lead singers have remained constant. It was 1995 when Randy “Scoot” Shelnut, Jr. first joined the group to provide baritone vocals beside his lead singer...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 9, 2017 | Commentary & Observations
I usually leave the devotional writing to Sony, but this particular topic has been weighing heavily on my mind lately. Perhaps some of you can get something out of it, too. (I’m not even sure this qualifies as a devotional so much as me working through some of...
by David Bruce Murray | Oct 6, 2017 | News, Streaming Video
Gospel Happenings Pianist Jeff Stice announced he will participate in the Hope Music Festival in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, October 9. Louise Mandrell was the special guest of Triumphant Quartet as they celebrated their 15th anniversary earlier this week with a multi-day...
by Sony Elise | Oct 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
My brain is going in so many directions right now that I’m not sure what to write. I’m praying that God will show me what the readers of this blog need, but I am weary which makes me wonder if I have anything to contribute today. I am always inspired when...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2017 | News
Gospel Happenings The Singing News Fan Awards were presented on Wednesday afternoon at the National Quartet Convention. Winners include the Booth Brothers (Favorite Artist, Favorite Album), Triumphant Quartet (Favorite Traditional Quartet, Favorite Song...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
To enlarge, click on an image. WEDNESDAY EVENING Booth Brothers The Chitans Michael Combs Eli Fortner Freedom Quartet Gold City Jason Crabb Jeff & Sheri Easter Karen Peck & New River Kingdom Heirs LeFevre Quartet Mark Bishop Morgan Easter & Layke Jones...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2017 | Major Concert Events
Wake up an hour before the clock is set to go off… The van ride should take three hours, but my friend drives like this! EAT! MUSIC! EAT! MUSIC! EAT! MUSIC! EAT! MUSIC! EAT! Back...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT I returned home from NQC after the Thursday afternoon showcases, but I have another highlight article for you. I asked the world’s greatest Kingsmen quartet fan, David Stuart, to let me know who really stood out on Thursday evening. DS was particularly...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2017 | Major Concert Events, Photos
To enlarge, click on an image. TUESDAY CHAPEL SERVICE Greater Vision Mark Trammell TUESDAY SGMA BENEFIT AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTION SHOWCASE Clarke Beasley Guardians Hoppers Jerry Goff Jonathan Wilburn Karen Peck & New River Kingdom Heirs LaBreeska Hemphill family...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT Bill Gaither led a singalong with a stage full of singers and a band supplemented by videos of singers who have already passed on. There was the usual humor with Kevin Williams and great singing both by Homecoming regulars and NQC’s top stars. For me,...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT Aaron Wilburn’s “Oh Blessed Tail Lights” brought down the house. There were many grandparents present who seemed to have no problem relating to the sentiments in this touching song from the same man who gave us “Four Days Late.”...
