THE LATEST
The Inspirations – “Two Shoes” (1998)
This 1998 release featured one of the Inspirations’ best loved songs, “Two Shoes”, a uniquely written story song of faith. Read all about that song, as well as the rest of the recording!
News Nuggets: 10-10-25
Two departures announced and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Songs of Love” (1979)
“Songs of Love” would be the Inspirations’ second release for 1979. The warm feel of the cover starkly contrasts the cold looking cover of their last album. Read all about it…
Hymnal Review: The Sing Hymnal Lay-Flat Edition with Chords
DBM reviews The Sing Hymnal.
News Nuggets: 10-3-25
The GMA Hall Of Fame has a physical location and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Kingsmen – “Shelter” (1999)
“Shelter” was a monumental recording for the Kingsmen, as they returned more to their roots with this release. It’s a fantastic recording…check out the article and let us know what you think!
The Kingsmen – “You’re Not Alone” (1997)
One of the most diverse recordings the Kingsmen recorded is “You’re Not Alone”. Lots of changes both professionally and personally were taking place, allowing the Kingsmen to step out musically.
The Kingsmen – “Beyond the Clouds” (1996)
1996 brought more changes to the Kingsmen, including Hamill’s retirement, which concluded a remarkable era for the Kingsmen. Read all about it in this latest article highlighting their “Beyond the Clouds” recording.
The Kingsmen – “Georgia Live” (1995)
With live albums pretty much going by the wayside, this would be the last mainline live recording the Kingsmen would release. Check it out!
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…
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!
HISTORY
2017 Survey: Second Voting Round
Be sure to vote in the Second Round by Tuesday, August 15!
The Originals – Try A Little Kindness
Do you remember this 1969 crossover hit?
Concept Video: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Give Me Jesus
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound perform another of Fanny Crosby’s previously unpublished songs.
What Makes A Hymn A Hymn?
DBM offers an answer.
#tbt Throwback Thursday: Gaither Vocal Band – “Testify”
A look back at a classic Gaither Vocal Band album
#NewsNuggets: 3-23-18
It’s a coffee world!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Improve The Favorite Songwriter Category In The Singing News Fan Awards
An idea to give credit where credit is due.
Best Of The 2010s: Song, Album, and Concept Video
We promise, this is the last “Best Of The 2010s” article!
Best Of The 2010s: Concert Event, Impact, and Tell It Like It Is
These are some of the fun categories!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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...
#NewsNuggets 5-24-19
Changes are ahead for the Dixie Melody Boys and more in this edition of News Nuggets.
#NewsNuggets: 5-17-19
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS The Southern Gospel Music Association announced the 2019 inductees to the Hall Of Fame are former Kingsmen tenor Ernie Phillips, Wilburns patriarch Jackie Wilburn, Greater Vision's Gerald Wolfe, and McKameys bass singer Ruben Bean. Christian...
Press On
"Brothers, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth to those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" ~Philippians...
The Future of Gaither Music Group
In February of this year, it was announced that Primary Wave Music had acquired interest in the Gaither Music Group and Gaither Publishing. The move coincided somewhat with another announcement that Gaither Family Resources would be closing by March 31st. On the...
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...
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...