by David Bruce Murray | Oct 10, 2017 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Since 1995, the Dixie Echoes have featured a number of bass and tenor singers, but the baritone and lead singers have remained constant. It was 1995 when Randy “Scoot” Shelnut, Jr. first joined the group to provide baritone vocals beside his lead singer...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 29, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT I returned home from NQC after the Thursday afternoon showcases, but I have another highlight article for you. I asked the world’s greatest Kingsmen quartet fan, David Stuart, to let me know who really stood out on Thursday evening. DS was particularly...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT Bill Gaither led a singalong with a stage full of singers and a band supplemented by videos of singers who have already passed on. There was the usual humor with Kevin Williams and great singing both by Homecoming regulars and NQC’s top stars. For me,...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT Aaron Wilburn’s “Oh Blessed Tail Lights” brought down the house. There were many grandparents present who seemed to have no problem relating to the sentiments in this touching song from the same man who gave us “Four Days Late.”...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 28, 2017 | Concert Review, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT NQC 2017 has been about youth as much as it has been about the past 60 years. The highlight of the Thursday evening concert was a group of five children & youth, ranging in age from 10 to 19. They sing at a fully professional level. Their name is The...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 27, 2017 | Concert Review, History, Major Concert Events, Reviews
HIGHLIGHT: Best Set Jason Crabb and his band set the bar on Tuesday evening. He began much as Monday evening began with the National Anthem. His set concluded with a brand new song about unity. Joining Crabb for the final song were several of Southern Gospel’s...
