by James Hales | Jan 17, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
After signing with Heartwarming Records in the latter half of 1973, the group immediately began work on a new studio album and in early 1974, “Ready to Leave” was released. Actually, it appears the album was likely released right around the new year, as on my personal...
by James Hales | Jan 10, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
1973 was a bit of a transitional year for the Hemphills, as they had left Canaan Records and remained independent for a few months before signing with Heartwarming Records, which was under the umbrella of the Benson Music Group. While they were between labels, they...
by James Hales | Jan 3, 2024 | LP Review, Reviews
Though the Hemphills did not release a new album in 1971, they made up for it by releasing 2 albums in 1972, and their second album for the year, “Sweet Zion’s Song”, would also be their last with Canaan Records, as they would eventually sign with Heartwarming Records...
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,...
