THE LATEST
The Greenes – “It’s a Sweet Life” (1993)
One of the “sweetest” recordings the Greenes released was this 1993 release titled, “It’s a Sweet Life”. Read all about it…
We Are So Blessed
Do you ever take time to think about how blessed you are? I can't help but see God's hand throughout my journey--the doors He's opened, opportunities He's granted, family and friends He's given--and I am more grateful than I can put into words. Often, we take our...
News Nuggets: 6-26-26
Awards galore and more in NewsNuggets!
The Bishops – “Reach the World” (1997)
By 1997, the Bishops were literally reaching the world with their music! 1997’s release, “Reach the World” was an epic recording filled with a variety of great songs. Read all about it…
Recording Oddities: “We’ll Fix It In Post!”
Post-production editing usually is not super obvious. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t some rather glaring examples of obvious fixing going on….
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “Jesus is Coming For Me” (1992)
In 1992, the Inspirations released this recording. It’s an obscure recording during a very transitional time in the group, and one that is very hard to find. Nonetheless, it’s a unique piece of their dynamic history.
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…
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.
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 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…
The Bishops – “Chapter X Live” (1994)
1994 was a celebratory year for the Bishops, as they were commemorating 10 years together as a group! To celebrate that milestone, they released this special “live” album, “Chapter X Live”. Check it out…
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
Why Are You Here?
As a child, my dream was to be a singer. When people asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, that is what I would tell them. I don't remember when this dream subsided, but I know that it lasted throughout my teen years. Although now in my 40s, I still love turning...
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...
#NewsNuggets: 3-29-24
Using Artificial Intelligence to mimic singers is outlawed in Tennessee and MORE in today’s NewsNuggets!
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...