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NewsNuggets: 12-26-25
A new lead singer for the Perrys and MORE in NewsNuggets!
News Nuggets: 8-8-25
A new family member joins The Craguns and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “More To Go To Heaven For” (1974)
1974 saw the Inspirations release only 1 album. “More to Go to Heaven For” featured the title song, which was a huge charting success, as well as several concert favorites. Read all about it…
News Nuggets: 8-1-25
Dove nominees announced and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)” (1973)
Before 1973 was done, the Inspirations released another hit record, “When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)”, containing the title song which garnered them another #1 song! Read all about it…
REVIEWS
The Kingsmen – “New Life” (1993)
1993 saw the Kingsmen enjoying a “New Life” as they ushered in a new era. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “Singin’ in the Sun…Live” (1992)
As the golden age of live albums were coming to an end, the Kingsmen recorded one last great live album, “Singin’ in the Sun”. A little different from their previous live albums, it was a great and exuded all things “Kingsmen”! Read all about it…
The Kingsmen – “Wish You Were Here” (1991)
One of the best loved recordings in the Kingsmen’s repertoire is this gem from 1991, featuring the title song, “Wish You Were Here”, which became Tim Surrett’s signature song and one of the Kingsmen’s greatest hits. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “Live in Dayton” (1990)
In 1990, the Kingsmen added yet another live album in their long live of exciting live recordings. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Touring that City” (1973)
The Inspirations had enjoyed tremendous success prior to 1973, but this album solidified their place as one of the greatest quartets in our genre, and also presented them with their first #1 song! Check it out…
The Inspirations – “We Shall Rise” (1972)
This 1972 album introduced us to the booming bass voice of Mike Holcomb, who remained with the group for over 40 years! “We Shall Rise” features a lot of concert favorites for the Inspirations…check it out!
HISTORY
Singing News – July 1970
A snapshot of our music 47 years ago.
2017 Survey: Results!
We have a winner!
2017 Survey: Final Voting Round
It’s time to choose the winner!
2017 Survey: Second Voting Round
Be sure to vote in the Second Round by Tuesday, August 15!
Music Biz Monday: New Recordings with Original Parts
What if you could take an old recording and make a new one?
#tbt Throwback Thursday: Gaither Vocal Band – “Testify”
A look back at a classic Gaither Vocal Band album
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Opinion: Reinventing The Southern Gospel Music Association’s Museum
The SGMA’s museum is leaving Dollywood. Where would you like to see it land?
The COVID-19 Impact on Gospel Music
Coronavirus. COVID19. Wuhan. China. Sorry, just trying to get some keyword impact on my post... Yes, the #1 topic anywhere and everywhere you look is THE VIRUS and how it has impacted life as we know it around the world. In the United States, most states have enacted...
Improve The Favorite Songwriter Category In The Singing News Fan Awards
An idea to give credit where credit is due.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Don’t Stop the Lyrics
My dad and I attended a small music festival last evening. The opening act was the worship team for a local church. The lead singer had a good testimony, and the songs were all focused on the Lord. Next up was an African children's choir. They were lively and radiated...
Do You Know Jesus?
When asked the title question, I'm guessing everyone reading this would say, "Sure I do." You may go on to explain how you attend church regularly, sing in the choir, read the Bible, pray, etc. But that's not the question. Do you really know Jesus? Do you know who He...
Our God Is …
If I asked you to describe God in one word, what would you say? I expect some would immediately shout out, "awesome," "wonderful," "amazing." And He is all of these things, but I wonder how many would say, "holy," "righteous," "just." Hebrews 12:29 tells us that "Our...
Dixie Echoes: Keeping It Real
A rare instance of a complete press release published on MusicScribe.
Keep On Keeping On
This is later than I would typically write my Sunday devotional but where I am in Arizona, it is only a little after 6:00 PM. It is also 106 degrees. I would not wish this on anybody. But then I heard it was going to be close to 100 degrees in Michigan too....
New Music Reviews – June 2019
Jeff Stice - Bridge Pros: Jeff Stice moves effortlessly through styles ranging from cinematic ("Praise The Lord"/"Down From His Glory") to pop ("That's What Friends Are For") to meditative ("It Is Well With My Soul"). Most arrangements on Bridge are jazz with the romp...
#NewsNuggets: 6-21-19
Carmen, Top BMI Songs, and more in this week’s episode of News Nuggets.
#NewsNuggets: 5-31-19
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Isaac’s Well, a mixed southern gospel group in western North Carolina, is currently seeking a baritone/lead singer. Call ( 828 ) 974-6817, for more information. Releasing Today May 31 - Tim Menzies - His Name Is Jesus (CD) May 31 - The McKameys...
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...
Creation Declares God’s Glory
As I write this, I am in North Carolina looking across the ripples of Lake Hickory while I wait for my sister to get ready so that we can take a walk. It's a gorgeous Sunday morning. Having been in some roasting temperatures this past month, it's nice to have a...
Surrender Your Weakness to the Lord
As the congregation sang, "I'm not afraid to show You my weakness," I paused. That is not a line that I can honestly sing. Although God sees my weaknesses more than anyone, I find myself wanting to please Him just like I do my earthly family, and I forget that I am...