by David Bruce Murray | Jan 21, 2020 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, News, Singing News
Some Southern Gospel DJs are expressing disappointment with new reporting requirements for the Singing News Top 80 airplay chart. They must now turn in a computer-generated spin count of songs played on their station along with their report. Some complaints include:...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 17, 2020 | News
In 2020, the Chuck Wagon Gang’s 1948 recording of “I’ll Fly Away” will be one of twenty-six songs added to the Grammy Hall Of Fame which honors “recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 10, 2020 | News
The Steeles recently signed a recording agreement with StowTown Records reuniting them with Wayne Haun who produced their music 25 years ago. A new album is planned for release in a few months. The Dixie Melody Boys announced they have added Earl Roberts and Cayden...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 3, 2020 | News
Family bluegrass group Southern Raised announced their banjo player and vocalist Sarah Reith Noland is leaving the group after a 13-year tenure. New Legacy Project announced the departure of tenor singer Paul Secord. Auditions for Secord’s replacement will be...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 27, 2019 | News
Most of your favorite gospel artists are taking some well-deserved time off from touring this week to celebrate Christmas. Since we don’t have any fresh news nuggets to share, enjoy this new music from the upcoming Gaither Gospel Series release The Longer I...
by David Bruce Murray | Dec 20, 2019 | News
Last week, Lauren Talley sang at an interfaith luncheon hosted by the Foreign Service Fellowship in New York City. Approximately 60 ambassadors were in attendance from around the world. David Phelps’ song “Catching Santa” is being used in a major...
