by David Bruce Murray | Jan 31, 2020 | News
Bruce Taliaferro who sang lead for Gold City from 2008-2010 has returned to fill the same role in the wake of Scott Brand’s resignation. Brand had been traveling with the group since 2016. Former Mark Trammell Quartet tenor Blake Buffin announced the formation...
by David Bruce Murray | Jan 24, 2020 | News
Absolutely Gospel Music announced the nominees for their 2020 awards last week. Click HERE to view the list of nominees. REMEMBERING Charles Novell School Of Music founder Charles Novell passed away on January 17, 2020. A memorial service for Novell is planned...
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...
