In keeping with family groups, the Hemphills were one of the greatest groups to grace the SG stage. Join us as we journey through their discography over the ensuing weeks, starting with this trio of their earliest works…
James Hales
James is a lifelong fan of Southern Gospel Music. Being exposed to the music through his dad's record collection as a 7 or 8 year old boy in the late 70's, James grew to love the music of the Happy Goodmans, Kingsmen, Inspirations, Rambos, Florida Boys and others. James has been a staff writer for Absolutely Gospel since 2000 writing music reviews and various articles, and he has contributed to Musicscribe and SGHistory.com for several years as well. James also writes for his own music page on Facebook as well, via James' Music Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063484056683).
The Nelons – “Peace Within the Walls” (1998)
This is our final entry for our discography review of the Nelons. Check out what James has to say about Rex’s final recording with the group, “Peace Within the Walls”.
The Nelons – “We’ve Got to Praise Him” (1997)
After 2 solid years of consistency and renewed success, change boarded the Nelons bus once again. Nonetheless, they came together to release this massive recording entitled, “We’ve Got to Praise Him”.
The Nelons – “Glad You’re Here” (1996)
This particular iteration of the Nelons recorded one more great album with “Glad You’re Here”, which came out in 1996. This was such a warm and inviting album and showcased the group at their finest!
The Nelons – “Triumphant” (1994)
After a few years with multiple group changes, the Nelons settled in a nice groove with this iteration of the group. Check out James’ review of their first album together…
The Nelons – “A Promised Reunion” (1994)
Check out James’ latest review of the Nelons’ 1994 live recording, “A Promised Reunion”, which was a wonderful walk down memory lane!
The Nelons – “Kelly Nelon Thompson & The Nelons” (1993)
And the changes kept coming…but the Nelons still continued to put out outstanding music. It was a unique time for the Nelons, but this recording was a first class recording. Check it out…
The Nelons – “Right on Time” (1992)
The 90’s ushered in a ton of changes for the Nelons. “Right On Time” offered an almost completely revamped group as Kelly and Jerry had departed the group. Nonetheless, it was a truly a diamond in the rough and was a pretty remarkable recording. Check it out…
The Nelons – “A New Generation” (1991)
After a remarkable13 years, the Nelons was rocked with major changes, with drastically changed their vocal structure.
“A New Generation” introduced the industry to a new look and new sound. Check out this review and find out more…