by James Hales | May 27, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
With this article, we’ve reached the halfway point with this series on the Bishops, as we’ve talked through 8 recordings so far, and we have 8 more to go (including this one). As we come to 1993, the Bishops had been singing for 9 years, and they released some...
by David Bruce Murray | May 22, 2026 | News
WONDERFUL NUGGETS OF NEWS Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call are in the market for another male singer. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a résumé and demo to: jaidynscall@gmail.com Brian Alvey left Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call almost as soon as...
by James Hales | May 20, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
With the amazing success from “Once in a Lifetime”, the Bishops’ 1992 release, “No 2 Ways About It”, while having some strong country overtones, wasn’t quite as musically creative as its predecessor. There was still a bit of a rustic feel to the overall sound, but...
by James Hales | May 13, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
As the Bishops continued racking up hit songs, they released “Once in a Lifetime” in the summer of 1991, which would garner the Bishops their very first #1 song. “Once in a Lifetime” was slightly different for the Bishops, as the album had a unique vibe to it, with a...
by David Bruce Murray | May 8, 2026 | News
THIS WEEK’S NEWS Ernie Haase announced Tim Duncan, Roy Webb, and Ryan Seaton will appear at Signature Sound’s summer retreat. Dubbed “Then & Now,” the event will be featured in a future video production. Absolutely Gospel Music presented...
by James Hales | May 6, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Released in 1990, this latest recording by the Bishops is appropriately titled, “Class of ‘90”, as they seem to be making the statement that the group had finally “come of age”, so to speak. From a personal perspective, this recording is kind of unique and special to...
by David Bruce Murray | May 1, 2026 | News
THIS WEEK’S NEWS Mercy’s Well announced the upcoming departure of lead singer Jake Wood. Wood, who joined the Greensboro, North Carolina trio in 2015, will remain with the group for the next few weeks until a replacement is named. REMEMBERING Crossroads...
by James Hales | Apr 29, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1989, the Bishops had created an enormous amount of momentum via radio and chart action, but they were also a huge hit on stage, and the major concert promotors were hearing from the fans and adding the Bishops to the rosters for their major events across the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 24, 2026 | News
The Inspirations joined The Oak Ridge Boys on stage at the legendary Grand Ole Opry Wednesday evening. After the Oaks had performed their obligatory “Elvira,” Duane Allen introduced the boys from Bryson City, North Carolina. The two groups then performed...
by James Hales | Apr 22, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
After the tremendous success of their last recording, yielding 2 exceptional hit songs, Eddie Crook signed the Bishops to his top tier label, Morningstar Records, sharing the roster with such heavy weights as the McKameys and others. While on the Harvest label, the...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 17, 2026 | News
The Perrys announced the addition of lead singer Cole Watson. Watson has traveled with the Kingsmen Quartet for the past four years. Libbi Perry Stuffle shared, “We are very honored to have Cole and his wife, Brooklyn, as part of The Perrys family. We have all prayed...
by James Hales | Apr 15, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews
Coming off the success of their 1986 album, “Can’t Stop Now”, the Bishops continued making new music that reflected their unique brand of Southern Gospel Music with a slight bluegrass twist. Their 1987 release, “Blessed”, became their most successful recording to...
