by David Bruce Murray | Jan 31, 2025 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS Universal Music Group and Spotify announced an agreement that should lead to “new paid subscription tiers, bundling of music and non-music content, and a richer audio and visual content catalog.” The announcement stated the new agreement will...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 24, 2025 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS The Dixie Echoes announced the departure of tenor singer Buddy Bates. Those interested in auditioning for the open position should send a demo and résumé to: scootde78@aol.com Singing News announced the winner of their 2024 Songwriter’s Search is...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 17, 2025 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS Daywind announced they have signed the Chuck Wagon Gang to their Thoroughbred Records label. Group leader Shaye Smith said of the change, “We have a foothold in Southern, Country, and Bluegrass Gospel. Thoroughbred Records recognizes this and has given us...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 10, 2025 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS Alan Kendall announced his first book will be released on March 12. Titled Decades of Music, Decades of Memories, Volume One: 70 Years Of Songs, Stories, and Moments From The Kingsmen, the 350+-page book will feature stories of 120 songs, stories from...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 3, 2025 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS Joseph Habedank announced his autobiography Winter Tour will include 20 tour dates across 10 states including West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia and more! At select dates, Joseph’s wife, Lindsay Habedank, will appear as well. Salem Media...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 20, 2024 | News
#NEWSNUGGETS The Browns announced plans to build a brand-new 400-seat theater in their hometown of Le Mars, Iowa. The new facility will be located directly behind the current facility, the 150-seat Browns Century Theater. The Browns and other artists have performed...
