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NewsNuggets: 4-10-26
A new label for The Hyssongs and MORE in today’s NewsNuggets!
NewsNuggets: 1-16-26
Loren Harris returns and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “My Anchor Still Holds” / “The Country Needs the Cross” (1991)
The Inspirations did not release any new music in 1990, but in 1991, they released this highly popular recording, that was eventually picked up by Canaan Records and re-released with a new cover and title. Read all about it…
NewsNuggets: 1-9-26
Group changes for Dayton Gay, Brian Alvey, and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “What’s That I Hear?” (1989)
Before 1989 was out, the Inspirations would release a new recording, and it was a spectacular piece of work. Featuring important elements that made the Inspirations who they were, it’s one of my personal favorite recordings by the group.
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “More To Go To Heaven For” (1974)
1974 saw the Inspirations release only 1 album. “More to Go to Heaven For” featured the title song, which was a huge charting success, as well as several concert favorites. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)” (1973)
Before 1973 was done, the Inspirations released another hit record, “When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)”, containing the title song which garnered them another #1 song! Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Touring that City” (1973)
The Inspirations had enjoyed tremendous success prior to 1973, but this album solidified their place as one of the greatest quartets in our genre, and also presented them with their first #1 song! Check it out…
The Inspirations – “We Shall Rise” (1972)
This 1972 album introduced us to the booming bass voice of Mike Holcomb, who remained with the group for over 40 years! “We Shall Rise” features a lot of concert favorites for the Inspirations…check it out!
The Inspirations – “Yes, I Will Be There” (1988)
With this latest release, the Inspirations scaled the instrumentation back to just piano, bass and acoustic guitar. The album had a more rustic feel, but was undeniably “Inspirations”.
The Inspirations – “It’s Still the Blood” (1987)
This would be Ronnie Hutchins’ only mainline release during his brief tenure with the group in the 80’s. It was a great album, with the title song becoming one of the Inspirations’ most loved tunes and one of Archie’s sugar sticks.
HISTORY
The Originals: What A Difference You’ve Made (In My Life)
Ronnie Milsap’s version was not the first.
Record Company Archives
Do SG master recordings still exist, and if so, are they easily found?
The Originals: A Wonderful Time Up There
Who recorded “Gospel Boogie” first?
The Originals: What A Day That Will Be
It’s been recorded hundreds of times, but who did it first?
My 2020 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
DBM’s nominees for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
Libbi Perry’s Fundraiser For SGMA
The Perrys will appear at NQC in these outfits if you give $$$ to the SGMA!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
The Future (or Past?) of Online Concerts
In May of 2020 (just as the pandemic began to really take hold globally), I wrote an article about how it could potentially impact the gospel music industry, especially live presentations. In hindsight, one of the solutions discussed may have been a double-edged...
My 2022 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. Three of my 2022 nominees are the same as my 2021 nominees. (My other...
#NewsNuggets: 4-1-22 (Too Early Friday Morning Edition)
Lookalikes and limericks highlight this exclusive Too Early Friday Morning Edition of News Nuggets!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Thankful for My Calling
When asked what they are thankful for, many Christians put salvation at the top of their list. Some say it sincerely while others just know that it is the "correct" thing to say since "I'm thankful for my new large screen TV" would be frowned upon in most Christian...
Do You Love God?
The love of God is greater farThan gold or silver ever could affordIt reaches past the highest starAnd covers all the world The ladies in our church recently did a Bible study on God's love. The intent was to encourage those who struggle to believe that God really...
Qualifications for Ministers
Second Timothy 2:15 tells us to study to show ourselves approved, and Titus is a great place to do that, especially if you are in any kind of ministry. I find it helpful to be reminded of these things myself since it's easy to lose sight of the goal that we are...
Encouragement for Election Week
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). I've heard from a couple of friends recently who are concerned about the upcoming election. In...
Hold On to the Prince of Peace
Hold me, Jesus,For I'm shaking like a leafYou have been King of my gloryWon't you be my Prince of peace ~Rich Mullins I expect that many have prayed this prayer this year. The saying that "the only sure thing is death and taxes" has been felt more vividly although...
Still Trusting
As I ate dinner this afternoon, I watched the first set of the Jubilee Reunion that Bill Bailey Concerts aired the other day. Although I have heard Jim & Melissa Brady sing "I Know Him Better Now" a number of times, I hadn't closely listened to the lyrics but,...
It’s Time to Take a Stand
“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” ~James 4:4 I bet we all know people who are trying to have the world and Jesus too....
Cold Prayers?
My eyes are dry; my faith is oldMy heart is hard; my prayers are coldAnd I know how I ought to beAlive to You and dead to me I wonder how many Christians can identify with Keith Green when he wrote these lyrics. I expect that most would not admit that this is where...
How about You?
In the Bible study Experiencing God, the question was asked, "What did God do to draw you to Himself, specifically?" The answer that popped into my head as I pondered this was a line from an old Happy Goodman Family song: "I came through tribulation. How about you?"...
Pursue Righteousness
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ~2 Timothy 2:22 When you think of lust, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is that of a man lusting after a woman, but lust can...
He Brought Me Through
He brought me through Praise God, He brought me through He's done everything my Lord said He would do Through impossibilities, He's given victory He'll do the same for you; He brought me through. (as sung by Gold City on their Pillars of Faith CD) It didn't come to...