#NewsNuggets: 3-12-21

#NewsNuggets: 3-12-21

NEWS OF THE WEEK The Kingdom Heirs announced they have hired Jacob Ellison, a 24-year-old Lee University student and former Voices Of Lee member who will complete his degree in May. Ellison replaces tenor singer Jerry Martin. Sheila Heil announced Rodney Baucom will...
#NewsNuggets: 3-5-2021

#NewsNuggets: 3-5-2021

NEWS OF THE WEEK Former McKameys members Roger, Connie, and Eli Fortner are returning to the concert circuit. Billed as McKamey Legacy, the trio will make its first public appearance on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 PM (EST) in Asheville, NC as part of concert promoter...
#NewsNuggets: 2-26-21

#NewsNuggets: 2-26-21

NEWS OF THE WEEK The Sharps announced bass singer Tony Lewis has returned to the group to replace Mike Smith. Wilburn & Wilburn signed an exclusive booking agreement with The Dominion Agency. Billy Blackwood announced the departure of bass singer Butch Owens from...
#NewsNuggets: 2-19-21

#NewsNuggets: 2-19-21

NEWS OF THE WEEK Any fan with a valid email address can vote in the 2021 Singing News Fan Awards. Voting is not restricted to Singing News subscribers as in years past. Click HERE to participate in the voting process on or after Wednesday, February 24th. The Singing...
#NewsNuggets: 2-12-21

#NewsNuggets: 2-12-21

NEWS OF THE WEEK 2021 visitors to the LeConte Center (where the National Quartet Convention, Spring Break, and other events are held annually) will now be able to enjoy a brand new pedway stretching from the upper parking lots to the south entrance. After teasing the...
#NewsNuggets: 2-5-21

#NewsNuggets: 2-5-21

NEWS OF THE WEEK Pianist Andrew Ishee announced his plans for 2021 include making 20 or so select appearances with the Kingsmen Quartet, the group he traveled with full-time from 1997-2001. Between his appearances with the Kingsmen, Ishee is available for solo...