The Bishops – “Can’t Stop Now” (1986)

The Bishops – “Can’t Stop Now” (1986)

by | Apr 8, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews

Though the Bishops’ first album with the Eddie Crook Company didn’t garner any major chart action, great strides were made at introducing them to radio and to Southern Gospel fans everywhere, and each successive album and song released to radio seemed to do better...
The Bishops – “One Way” (1985)

The Bishops – “One Way” (1985)

by | Apr 1, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews

Most groups spend several years trying to get noticed before finally getting signed to their first recording contract. This was not the case for the Bishops! The Bishops became an organized singing group by early 1984, traveling around central Kentucky, and anywhere...
The Inspirations – “Pure Vintage” (2001)

The Inspirations – “Pure Vintage” (2001)

by | Mar 25, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews

Though Horizon Music Group had been around since 1992 and was literally right down the road from the Inspirations’ home base, the Inspirations remained an independent artist throughout most of the 90’s and into the new century. The Inspirations’ journey through the...
The Inspirations – “Two Shoes” (1998)

The Inspirations – “Two Shoes” (1998)

by | Mar 4, 2026 | LP Review, Reviews

As we come to 1998, after about 5 years or so of stability with the vocal line-up of the Inspirations, change was happening. As I mentioned in my last article, due to some health concerns Ronnie Hutchins had going on, he ended up going on leave in November 1997....