by James Hales | Dec 27, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
“Make Mine Gospel” was the first album the Hemphills released in 2 years, as the group did not release a new album in 1971. When looking over the Hemphills discography, I’ve noticed that every few years they would skip a year releasing new music. Despite not releasing...
by James Hales | Dec 20, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
The Hemphills enjoyed a good measure of success with their first album, and when it came time to record their second one, instead of recording in Nashville, they headed up to Madisonville, Kentucky to the newly minted, Goodman Sound Studios. Produced by Rusty Goodman,...
by James Hales | Dec 13, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As we press along through the discographies of various groups, we come to this wonderful family group, the Hemphills. Long before the Hinsons made country gospel cool, there was Joel and LaBreeska Hemphill, paving the way for them! From a historical perspective,...
by James Hales | Dec 6, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
We made it! This is my final article in this series on the Nelons. My intention was to review all their recordings up until Rex officially retired from the group, and “Peace Within the Walls” would be the final Nelons recording that Rex sang on. Although Rex is on...
by James Hales | Nov 29, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After 2 solid years of consistency and renewed success, change boarded the Nelons bus once again as Charlotte departed the group to be with her husband, Greg Ritchie. Greg was the drummer for Jeff & Sheri Easter, and Charlotte joined with them to sing the third...
by James Hales | Nov 22, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
“Glad You’re Here” was the first studio recording for the Nelons in 2 years. The group did not release a new studio album in 1995, but instead released a live recording and video entitled, “Hallelujah Live”. It contained a few songs from their 1994 “Triumphant”...
