THE LATEST
The Greenes – “Testimony” (1990)
“Testimony” was a transitional recording for the Greenes, and they sounded like they had been together for years! 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…
Keeping Focus
This past weekend, I ran book tables at a conference. It had been over a year since I had done that, but since it was a large portion of my life for a number of years, I felt right at home. God has given me the ability to connect with people, and I love doing so. As I...
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The Bishops – “More Than My Voice” (1993)
The Bishops’ 1993 release, “More Than My Voice” ranks as one of absolute favorite recordings by the Bishops. There is so much to love about this recording. Read all about it…
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “Praise God and Country” (1985)
The Inspirations love this country! They have always been proud to show their patriotism, and this latest album featured the patriotic title song, “Praise God and Country”. This album was a little different than most, but it was a good album overall. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Twentieth Anniversary” (1984)
By 1984, the Inspirations were celebrating 20 years as a group, releasing this classy album. One of my personal favorites from this era, it’s a wonderful piece of history from the legendary Inspirations!
The Inspirations – “The Wonder of Wonders” (1983)
For their 20th Canaan album, the Inspirations enjoyed great success with the title song from this 1983 release. It’s one of the more laid-back album, but was a great one, nonetheless!
The Inspirations – “Someday” (1982)
The early 80’s continued to bring great success for the Inspirations, and their 1982 release, “Someday”, continued that success with the song, “They’re Holding Up the Ladder”.
The Bishops – “Class of ’90” (1990)
After the immense success of “Marching On”, the Bishops follow-up, “Class of ’90” was a huge success as well. Check it out…
The Bishops – “Marching On” (1989)
As the 80’s marched on…so did the Bishops, who closed out the decade with a defining album called “Marching On” that yielded 2 of their biggest hit songs. Read all about it…
HISTORY
The Originals: What A Day That Will Be
It’s been recorded hundreds of times, but who did it first?
#NewsNuggets: 12-15-17
Kingsmen, Crossroads, Poets Voices, Wes Hampton, and more!
#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...
Libbi Perry’s Fundraiser For SGMA
The Perrys will appear at NQC in these outfits if you give $$$ to the SGMA!
Universal Music Group: Decades of Masters Lost
Last year, I wrote an article detailing how record companies have a checkered past when it comes to properly archiving their master recordings. Among some of the revelations noted (thanks to a brilliant piece by Bill Holland) were: A large number of masters are...
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Sounds Alike: “Love Like I’m Leaving” vs “I’m Alright”
My family and I do a lot of traveling, so we have a SiriusXM subscription to avoid having to constantly look for radio stations between locations. One of my favorite channels is the 80's station, which plays a mix of pop hits from that specific era. While listening...
Was there a better year for Gospel Music than 1985?
Was there a better year for Gospel Music than 1985? The Cathedrals were in the middle of the Danny & Mark years. Gold City was in the Brian & Ivan years. The Kingsmen had Anthony and Big Jim. For those with nostalgia for the 1950s and 1960s, Jake, James, JD,...
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...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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...
God Is God … I Am Not (Thankfully!)
I've read stories of emperors and others who have desired to be gods. Personally, I don't understand that desire. There is so much freedom in acknowledging the fact that God is God, and I am not! Sure, there may be times that I would do things differently, but I don't...
Speak Life
"You are so stupid! How can you be as old as you are and not know how to do simple things? I feel sorry for whoever marries you and has to live with you." Although it's been 30 years since Sandy heard these words, she has never forgotten them. God kept her from...
We Are So Blessed
We are so blessed by the things You have done,The victories we've won, and what You've brought us through.We are so blessed; take what we have to bring.Take it all everything. Lord, we bring it to you.. If you think about it, the first couple lines of this verse...
Listen to Our Hearts
When words are not enough to tell you of our love Listen to our hearts I've realized lately that "I love you" often sounds insufficient to express how I feel about the people I love. How much harder is it to tell my Savior how much I love Him! I'm glad that the Spirit...
Pray for the Persecuted Church
Voice of the Martyrs has called an International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church today and throughout the month of November. I don't think it was coincidental that my daily Bible reading this morning was Psalm 70. As I read the Psalms, my focus is typically on...