by Kyle Boreing | Mar 27, 2024 | Commentary & Observations, Marketing Oddities, Music Business, Music Tech, Oddities
Ok, so first of all, I don’t have a problem with the rebranding of Bill Gaither’s enLighten. It’s business. The station still has a good chunk of the same playlists as before (for better or worse). What I DO have a problem with is how a large number...
by Kyle Boreing | Mar 22, 2024 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Radio
If you were to ask the general population to name any southern gospel artist, odds are that Bill Gaither will be mentioned quite often. The Gaither brand is one that is heavily recognized outside the genre, especially since the late-90’s when the Homecoming video...
by Kyle Boreing | Dec 16, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, History
“I Know What Lies Ahead” was written by Jean Canter and published by Kirk Talley Music. It was first recorded by the Talleys in 1983 on their debut album, As For Me And My House, and covered the following year by both the Hoppers and the Greenes. These...
by Kyle Boreing | Oct 9, 2023 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech, News, Release Oddities
I’ve made comments in the past about Mark Trammell’s resistance to streaming, and even tried to help justify it (to an extent) in previous articles. I’ve also made some jokes at their expense about their refusal to release music in any sort of...
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...