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Christ as King
Amazing love, how can it be That You, my King, should die for me? When you think about a king, you may envision someone surrounded by servants--someone who speaks the word, and people start rushing to quickly carry out his commands. In times past, one misplaced step...
The Bishops – “Live at Fayetteville Community Church” (1988)
Who doesn’t love a good live album? In May 1988, the Bishops recorded their first live album in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It’s a wonderful insight into the early sound of the Bishops in a live setting. Check it out…
NewsNuggets: 4-17-26
SGMA finalizes 2026 HOF announcements and MORE in today’s NewsNuggets!
The Bishops – “Blessed” (1987)
The Bishops’ 3rd album with Eddie Crook would yield their most popular acapella song, “Blind Bartimaeus”, which would be a song they would sing for the next 14 years. Read all about that, and the rest of the recording in this weeks’ article…
The Way of Escape
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. ~1 Corinthians 10:13 A man...
REVIEWS
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…
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…
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!
The Inspirations – “The Sooner, The Better” (2000)
As the new millennium dawned, so did a resurgence in the popularity of the Inspirations! This newest recording continued to fuel that resurgence, as the Inspirations sang with new vigor and excitement. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “Sunday’s Coming” (1999)
Closing out the decade of the 90’s, the Inspirations released “Sunday’s Coming”, which welcomes 2 familiar faces…Jack Laws and Ronnie Hutchins! Read all about it!
HISTORY
What Makes A Hymn A Hymn?
DBM offers an answer.
2017 Survey: First Voting Round
Your vote counts!!
2017 Survey: Nomination Round
It’s survey time!
On the Couch with Fouch: Josh Feemster
The latest interview by Legacy Five bass singer Matt Fouch is with the Legacy Five's tenor, Josh Feemster. All I can say is, it's about time!! Enjoy!!
#NewsNuggets: 3-23-18
It’s a coffee world!
#NewsNuggets: 3-16-18
Temporary and eternal rewards highlight this edition of News Nuggets.
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
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...
Come Worship the King
Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing. And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. ~from It Came Upon...
There’s Power in Prayer
I've been thinking lately of some of the prayers that God has answered for me--both recently and in times past. I can also think of some that He hasn't, but I am increasingly convinced of the truth of James 4:2: "You do not have because you do not ask." It's also true...
Thankful for God’s Mercy
In reading through Exodus, I am struck by God's mercy--even to Egyptians who had no regard for Him whatsoever. Emphasis is often placed on the plagues that God sent their way, but more often than not, He warned them of what was to come if they continued to disregard...