by Kyle Boreing | Jun 25, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Whether we want to admit it or not (and some of us definitely don’t), southern gospel music is not what could be considered a “large” genre. We really are a bubble in which we enjoy, recognize, and promote our music. Our artists may be well-known...
by Kyle Boreing | Jun 17, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Shopping
Exodus 20:15 specifically states that stealing is a no-no (I won’t quote it directly, because I don’t want a debate of Bible translations going on in the comments). Why, then, are bootlegs such a common occurrence in gospel music? Last month, my family and...
by Kyle Boreing | May 22, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Rant
This morning, I saw a post by a southern gospel singer (who shall remain nameless) who had received a “Platinum Award,” apparently from their radio promoter “For radio and DJ downloads.” The photo depicts what appears to be a CD cover and a...
by Kyle Boreing | May 8, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Recently, while browsing through some totally-not-copyright-infringing gospel music videos on YouTube, an ad came up for a movie currently available on PureFlix, a Christian alternative to Netflix. The film is titled A Man Called Jon, and the trailer can be viewed...
by David Bruce Murray | Apr 15, 2019 | Commentary & Observations
Legacy Five faces the impending departures of original baritone Scott Howard as well as tenor Josh Feemster. Replacing one group member can be stressful enough, but replacing two can entirely alter a group’s character for better or for worse. The fact that Scott...
by Kyle Boreing | Feb 26, 2019 | Commentary & Observations, Music Business, Music Tech
TRIVIA: What was the first southern gospel album to be released on CD? Answer is below…. Last week, I wrote (rather extensively) about what I saw as a short-term gain, long-term loss in the argument over physical music sales vs streaming. If you missed that...
