by David Bruce Murray | Feb 13, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS First Baptist Church in Martin, Tennessee announced Gaither pianist Matthew Holt has joined their staff as Worship & Media Pastor. Holt will no longer be part of the Renaissance Program at Bethel University, but he will continue to record and tour...
by David Bruce Murray | Feb 6, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Legacy Five announced the additions of 22-year-old tenor singer Caleb Ozee and pianist Philip Kolb. Ozee and Kolb replace Lee Black and Tim Parton respectively who left the group in 2025. Last Saturday, Kim Hopper called out cyberbullies who made...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 30, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced that voting for the SGMA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will begin on March 2nd. SGMA membership is required to vote. The deadline to become a member or renew membership is midnight on February 28. Sign up at:...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 23, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Numerous concert events planned for this weekend have been cancelled or postponed as winter ice storm “Fern” moves in. Others have been confirmed as still proceeding. Be sure to check before driving long distances and, if you’re in an...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 16, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS On Tuesday, Poet Voices announced that Phil Cross will be reducing his singing, while still remaining very active with the group playing keyboard and communicating with the crowd. The group has added former Kingdom Heirs singer Loren Harris, who has...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 9, 2026 | News
NEWS NUGGETS Mark209 announced the departures of bass singer Joe Armstrong and piano player Joshua Pope. Individuals who are interested in auditioning for either position are asked to send their resume, headshot, and a demo to: auditions@mark209.com Real Southern...
