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News Nuggets: 9-11-26
News Nuggets!
Re-Issue Oddities: “Gold City Live” (1982)
When Benson Records decided to release two classic live albums on a single disc, they made some interesting editing choices to get them both to fit…then carried those edits over to other formats.
NewsNuggets: 6-12-26
Mercy’s Well teases new lead singer and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Bishops – “Seems Like Only Yesterday” (1995)
While I absolutely love hymns, I am generally not a big fan of hymn recordings, but the Bishops put together an exceptional recording of hymns from the classic, “Red Back Hymnal”. Read all about it…
NewsNuggets: 6-5-26
Kingsmen announce lead singer and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “Silver Anniversary” (1989)
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! As we resume our series on the Inspirations, the next album we come to is their 1989 recording, “Silver Anniversary”. Though no songs charted for this album, it was a classy representation of their music at the time. 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.
The Inspirations – “Tell It To A Friend” (1986)
After about 6 years with the same line-up, Jack Laws left the Inspirations, and though he is on the album, he is not on the cover. This was a unique album for the group and ranks as one of my personal favorites. Check it out…
The Bishops – “No 2 Ways About It” (1992)
“No 2 Ways About It” was a cool recording by the Bishops…garnering 2 hit songs for the guys. Read all about it!
The Bishops – “Once in a Lifetime” (1991)
This 1991 release by the Bishops brought them their very first #1 hit with, “He’s in the Midst”. Read all about it…
HISTORY
The Originals: Amazing Grace
Hear the very first recording of “Amazing Grace!”
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?
#NewsNuggets: 4-24-20
Remembering Larry Hinson
My 2020 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
DBM’s nominees for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
#NewsNuggest: 4-1-2023
NEWS OF THE WEEK After months of speculation and inquiries, Gold City officially announced this week that Brian Free and Ivan Parker have departed from the group. New members will be announced "soon." The Booth Brothers, Jim & Melissa Brady, and Buddy Mullins'...
Tell Me Your Bass Singer Left (Without Telling Me Your Bass Singer Left)
No official word and no direct acknowledgement has fans scratching their heads…
Best Albums And Songs From 2022
The best albums and songs from 2022 according to DBM.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Let God Lead
Last fall, my brother received an invitation to speak in North Dakota this weekend. If you have ever been to North Dakota in the winter, you know that this is not the time of year that you really want to go there. My brother is a conference speaker and, like many of...
Throwback Review: The Masters V – Live At The Joyful Noise
I thought it might be fun to turn the clock back about 38 years and review a popular live album from that era. Hovie Lister and JD Sumner formed The Masters V in 1980. Joining them were Rosie Rozell, James Blackwood, and Jake Hess. Each man was a well-established star...
Christians, Unite!
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave...
The Gift Goes On
And the Gift goes onThe Father gave the SonAnd the Gift goes onThe Son gave the SpiritAnd the Gift goes onThe Spirit gives us lifeSo we can give the gift of love I love the Christmas season but, if I'm honest, the gift exchange is one of my favorite parts. As an...
#NewsNuggets: 12-18-2020
NEWS THIS WEEK The Chuck Wagon Gang is accepting virtual auditions for a bass singer/guitarist. Anyone who is interested should record their audition and submit it by email to shaye.smith1908@gmail.com Bass singer Anthony Davis announced his resignation from Tribute...
Little Is Much
"And a man of the house of Levi went and took as wife a daughter of Levi. So the woman conceived and bore a son. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months. But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of bulrushes for him,...
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...
Deliver Us from Evil
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. ~Matthew 6:13 This past week, a man that we used to attend church with was murdered. This has brought up the age-old discussion of, If God could have stopped it, why didn't He? There are things we will never...
Love Them While You Can
In October of 2022, my brother and I were driving home from a speaking event when I realized it wouldn't be very far out of the way to visit a widow friend that I hadn't seen in a few years. I knew my brother would be eager to get home to his family, but I broached...
Doubly Good to You
If you find a love that's tenderIf you find someone who's trueThank the LordHe's been doubly good to you ~Rich Mullins I write a lot about thanksgiving because, for most people, that is not their normal bent. We can receive praise all day long, but it's the person...