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News Nuggets: 9-19-25
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The Inspirations – “When I Get Home” (1977)
After releasing 3 iconic albums in 1976, they settled on releasing only 1 album in 1977, titled “When I Get Home”. With its own unique sound and feel, it’s another fantastic album by the Inspirations…
News Nuggets: 9-12-25
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The Inspirations – “On Heaven’s Bright Shore” (1976)
Before 1976 was done, the Inspirations released one more album, “On Heaven’s Bright Shore”, which was one of their most popular studio albums. Read all about it…
REVIEWS
The Talleys – “For Every Generation” (1988)
The Talleys didn’t release a new album for 2 years, and with this latest release, and being the trendsetters that they were, they went in a new musical direction, once again proving their versatility.
The Talleys – “United” (1986)
This 1986 album by the Talleys was arguably one of their greatest and featured one of their best loved hits, “Triumphantly, the Church Will Rise”, as well as several concert favorites. Check it out and soak it all in!
The Talleys – “Work of Heart” (1985)
The Talleys’ success continued with this 1985 release, “Work of Heart”, which yielded their first and only #1 song, “Sweeter as the Days Go By”. Read all about it…
The Talleys – “Wherever I Am” (1984)
The Talleys first major release with Canaan Records yielded Debra Talley’s signature song, “Thinkin’ About Home”, as well as several other hits and favorites. Check out all the details of this outstanding album…
The Inspirations – “A Night of Inspiration” (1976)
As the Inspirations continue their 12th anniversary celebration, they released a 2nd live album featuring mostly popular songs they had recorded while with Canaan. The album remains one of their most popular albums ever…read all about it!
The Inspirations – “12th Anniversary Live” 1976)
1976 was a busy year for the Inspirations…on top of celebrating their 12th anniversary as a group, they released 3 albums that year, with “12th Anniversary Live” being the first.
HISTORY
#NewsNuggets: 12-8-17
Remembering a former Cathedrals baritone…
Memorial Quilts Find Their Permanent Home at SGMA (Pigeon Forge, TN)
First, the background: Once upon a time (sometime during the early 2000's, I think), Singing News maintained a forum/chat board on its web site to promote discussions between its subscribers. When they decided to discontinue it, Daniel Mount picked up the baton and...
Commentary: The Digital Resistance
Why are some prominent SG artists now allowing their music to be made available via digital markets?
NQC 2017: Thursday Evening
The GVB was impressive on Thursday night.
Southern Gospel Historical Library
I've covered in the past how southern gospel music has a vast library of music and film/video footage from decades of artists. I've also mentioned how much of this library is not controlled by large record labels or production companies, but in the hands of private...
My 2019 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. After carefully considering the requirements outlined by the SGMA Hall Of...
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
The Bakkers, PTL, and Southern Gospel Music
Aside from their very public downfall, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker had a large (and mutual) impact on southern gospel music.
Daywind Streaming No Longer Covered By CCLI
Recent changes in Daywind policy will impact small and mid-sized churches that stream music online.
2021’s Seismic Shift In Singing News Fan Awards Winners
The 2021 Singing News Fan Awards were different and that’s a good thing.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
How COVID-19 May Affect Concerts Going Forward
I know that many SG artists are anxiously waiting to get back on the road. What that road will look like when they finally get the opportunity is truly anyone’s guess.
Reading or Skimming?
Are there portions of the Bible that you skip over every time you come to it? Or maybe you read it out of duty but mostly skim since you know that portion isn't going to speak to you anyway and you would rather not waste your time going over it. I confess there are...
Taking Inventory Again
Do you ever wonder what you have accomplished thus far in your life? I do frequently. For some, I expect God blinds them to their achievements so that they do not become proud. For others, they may have these thoughts because they have honestly not done anything...
Redeem the Time
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." ~Ephesians 5:15-16 I'm hearing that parts of the country are beginning to open up slowly but surely. I expect it will be a while until things get back to...
Look How Far You’ve Come
Jamie Owens-Collins wrote, Don't give up; don't give inGive it all to HimFor He cares so much more than you knowWhen it seems who you really want to beIs someone you'll never becomeJust look how far you've come If you're like me, it can be hard to see any progress...
All Fear Is Gone
Because He lives, all fear is gone! I know there is a lot of fear going on in the world, and I get it, but aren't you glad to know the One who holds the future? I serve a risen SaviorHe's in the world todayI know that He is livingWhatever man may sayI see His hand of...
Thank God for Spring
"I wish it could be spring every day," my niece commented. So do I, I thought. But being older, I am aware that if we did not have winter, we would take spring for granted like we do so many other things in our lives. God designed seasons for a reason, and I, for one,...
The Year of Vision? Maybe Not.
Most of my life, I have been blessed with great vision. In fact, in spite of being almost 47 years old, I still do not wear glasses or contacts, although I did buy a pair of glasses last fall to help me read the small print on pill bottles. I probably wouldn't have...
Remember!
"If you should say in your heart, 'These nations are greater than I; how can I dispossess them?'--you shall not be afraid of them, but you shall remember well what the LORD your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt." ~Deuteronomy 7:17-18 Remembering. It seems like...
Turn Your Burdens to Prayer
I confess that I am guilty of taking way too many burdens upon myself. Family members who don't know the Lord, others making bad decisions, some having financial difficulty ... you name it, I feel it, and it can literally affect my health. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus...
Looking Forward
"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians...