by Diana Brantley | Nov 21, 2017 | History
First, the background: Once upon a time (sometime during the early 2000’s, I think), Singing News maintained a forum/chat board on its web site to promote discussions between its subscribers. When they decided to discontinue it, Daniel Mount picked up the baton...
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 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.”...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 27, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT: Best Set Jason Crabb and his band set the bar on Tuesday evening. He began much as Monday evening began with the National Anthem. His set concluded with a brand new song about unity. Joining Crabb for the final song were several of Southern Gospel’s...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2017 | Awards Shows, History, Major Concert Events
The SGMA benefit showcase on Tuesday afternoon featured an array of performances plus four Hall Of Fame inductions. There was also a plea for more fans to join the SGMA. (The cost of membership is $20 per year.) HIGHLIGHTS Most groups avoided their showier pieces for...
