by Kyle Boreing | Jun 28, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, Marketing Oddities, Music Business, Oddities, Release Oddities, Shopping
The Cathedral Quartet is among the most well-loved and respected gospel groups in history. There isn’t a quartet singer today who isn’t familiar with the rich history of the Cathedrals, and you would be hard pressed to find many fans who don’t own at...
by David Bruce Murray | May 8, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, History
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. I am pleased to be nominating: 1. comedian/songwriter and former Gaither...
by Kyle Boreing | Apr 29, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
Brief history lesson – when recorded music first became a viable product, it came with an inherent limitation – length. Whether it was some power hungry crook who stole patents Thomas Edison’s cylinder phonograph or early shellac discs spinning at 78...
by Kyle Boreing | Feb 25, 2023 | Commentary & Observations
FULL DISCLOSURE: I have no ill will against Gold City or anyone in the group. I am a genuine fan and have been for many years. That being said, as a fan, I can’t help but wonder why a recent member change (something with which the group is sadly...
by Kyle Boreing | Sep 29, 2022 | Commentary & Observations, Oddities, Recording Oddities, Sounds Alike
My family and I do a lot of traveling, so we have a SiriusXM subscription to avoid having to constantly look for radio stations between locations. One of my favorite channels is the 80’s station, which plays a mix of pop hits from that specific era. While...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 8, 2022 | Commentary & Observations
Was there a better year for Gospel Music than 1985? The Cathedrals were in the middle of the Danny & Mark years. Gold City was in the Brian & Ivan years. The Kingsmen had Anthony and Big Jim. For those with nostalgia for the 1950s and 1960s, Jake, James, JD,...
