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The Inspirations – “Have Something to Sing About” (1979)
“The Inspirations Have Something to Sing About” is the first of 2 albums released in 1979. With it’s iconic cover shot, long with the iconic song “A Wedding Invitation”, remains one of their most popular albums.
The Inspirations – “The Night Before Easter” (1970)
As a new decade dawned, so did a new version of the Inspirations. With Ronnie’s departure in 1969, this album introduces us to a young Eddie Dietz.
News Nuggets: 6-6-25
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The Inspirations – “The Next Step You Take” (1969)
This album marked the Inspirations’ venture into full-time ministry. Additionally, as they prepare to release their 2025 recording which boasts a similar cover as this 1969 release, check out how the original cover came to be!
Concert Report – Carolina Gold GospelFest
Diana Brantley reviews a concert event she attended last week.
REVIEWS
Looking Ahead To NQC 2025
Check out the lineup for the 2025 NQC.
The Kingsmen – “The Judgement” (1989)
With some personnel changes happening in the Kingsmen, “The Judgement” was a bit of a transitional recording for the Kingsmen, yielding one of their most unique and most remembered songs in their entire repertoire! Check out my review, and let me know your thoughts!
The Kingsmen – “Anchors Aweigh” (1988)
After 3 live albums in a row, the Kingsmen were back into the studio recording a new stellar studio album, “Anchors Aweigh”. Though recorded in the studio, it still embodied that classic, exciting Kingsmen sound. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “Stand Up at Opryland USA” (1986)
This live album almost never happened! But despite all the problems they had getting it recorded, it became one of their biggest selling albums! Read all about it!
Concert Report – Carolina Gold GospelFest
Diana Brantley reviews a concert event she attended last week.
The Inspirations – “Jesus is Coming Soon” (1968)
In 1968, the Inspirations released what was probably their most important albums in their entire discography with “Jesus is Coming Soon”. Read all about it…
HISTORY
NQC 2017: Gaither Homecoming Singalong Showcase (Thursday)
Sing along with the bouncing Bill.
NQC 2017: Aaron Wilburn Showcase (Thursday)
Aaron Wilburn helped us laugh a little!
NQC 2017: Tuesday Evening
The second full day of NQC 2017 has come and gone.
NQC 2017: SGMA Benefit Showcase (Tuesday)
Showcase Report!
SGMA Hall Of Fame: Who Will Be In The Class of 2019?
The Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame mailed out nomination ballots for the class of 2019 this past week. Voters will submit their nominations by March 15. An SGMA committee will then whittle the list down to determine the final group of 2019 inductees. The 2019...
#NewsNuggets: 11-10-18
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VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
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My 2021 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
DBM’s 2021 SGMA Hall Of Fame nominations have been submitted.
Southern Gospel Music’s Audience (?)
Get your torches and your pitchforks ready…Kyle’s opening another can of worms!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Standing on the Promises
Standing on the promises I cannot failWhen the howling storms of doubt and fear assailBy the living Word of God, I shall prevailStanding on the promises of God This past week has been a rough one physically. Thankfully, I am home this month so, although I have a lot...
God Will Provide
Six and a half years ago, I stopped working for a company that I'd worked for since I was a teenager, and I joined with my brother to help him with his writing and speaking ministry. The following year, I started my editing business. I tend to be leery of change, but...
Take Time to Hear His Voice
"For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, while it is said: 'Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.'" ~Hebrews 3:14-15 I don't know about you but I have a hard...
Thanksgiving: A Sacrifice?
I love how God works. This morning, I was thinking that I would finish and post something that I started to write last week. Then I decided to hold off on that and write about giving thanks since the holiday is coming up quickly. I got up, got dressed, grabbed some...
How Is Your Heart?
"You have proved my heart; you have visited me in the night; you have tried me, and shall find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress" (Psalm 17:3). Wow. I wonder how many of us can say, "God, You have proven my heart; You have tried me and found...
#NewsNuggets: 11-8-19
Christmas starts in November now. The latest issue of News Nuggets reflects that trend.
Don’t Take God’s Mercy for Granted
When I deserved justice, He gave me mercyWhen bonds held me fast, He set me freeNow my one goal in life's to liveFor the day that I can giveGive Him thanks for the day He showed mercy to me* Have you ever had a word come up over and over in your studies that you...
Have You Been Changed?
"If he can make a change in me, He can make a change in you." These words from the Cathedrals' song "He Made a Change" got me thinking this morning. Every true Christian should be able to look back and "see where He brought me from to where I am today." Even if you...
Overcoming Fear
In reading through Genesis for the umpteenth time in my life, I slowed down to better focus on the Patriarchs of the faith. Abraham is the one that many look to as the father of faith, but did you know that Abraham also had fears? I find it interesting that this man...
Are You a Hypocrite?
The biggest reason people give for not attending church is that it is filled with hypocrites, but I wonder what they mean by that. Sure, there are people who live one way at home and then go act spiritual on Sunday mornings, but there are also a lot of church...
Sin Is Not in the Struggle
I write a lot on forgiveness, not because it's easy but because it is necessary. This week, God showed me someone else I need to forgive, but I confess that I have a long road ahead. Whenever something comes up that I think I've conquered but apparently have not, it...




