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News Nuggets: 8-21-26
It’s a slow news week, but we do have New Releases!
NewsNuggets: 3-27-26
A new pianist for EH&SS and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Pure Vintage” (2001)
For our final article on the Inspirations, check out my thoughts on this historic recording released in 2001, which garnered the Inspirations their first #1 song in 26 years!
NewsNuggets: 3-20-26
A new collaboration and MORE in NewsNuggets!
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…
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus” (1970)
1970 brought more changes to the Inspirations, as Troy and Jack depart and Ronnie returns. This particular iteration of the group would record 2 albums before Jack and Troy return about a year later. Check it out…
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.
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.
The Inspirations – “Between Here and Sunset” (1995)
After releasing 2 new recordings in 1993, the Inspirations didn’t release any new music in 1994, but in 1995, they released “Between Here and Sunset”, utilizing a similar picture from their 1992 recording, “Jesus is Coming For Me”. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Cry for the Children” (1993)
In 1993, the Inspirations released 2 new recordings, with “Cry For the Children” released before year’s end. Read all about it…
HISTORY
On the Couch With Fouch: June 1 Catch-up
Matt Fouch is surely generating a variety of posts in his interview series and it seems that I am not getting these published here as often as he puts them out. So, here's another catch-up for those who may not have subscribed to his videos and/or have not seen them...
SG EP’s and Making Digital Sales Work
Instead of releasing 6-7 really good songs and 3-4 “eh” songs, artists are instead just releasing the 6 best songs they can find, cutting out the fillers as much as possible.
The Originals: Touring That City
Who recorded “Touring That City” first?
#NewsNuggets: 3-27-17
The 2017 Singing News Fan Awards Top 10 nominees are in!
A Conversation with Gerald Wolfe
Kyle Boreing talks to Gerald Wolfe about different aspects of the gospel music industry.
#NewsNuggets: 2-23-18
A new quartet and more!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
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!
Best Of The 2010s: Songwriter, Record Producer, and Social Media Presence
A couple of categories for those who work behind the scenes and another for those who are always getting the word out!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
#NewsNuggets: 4-19-19
This week’s nugget meal is a 20-piece!
Some Things to Think About
This is my last weekend home until Easter weekend, and I have been enjoying it immensely. I still like to travel but my body has a hard time keeping up with it anymore. I am so thankful for the grace that God gives when I need it. Mostly, I thank Him for His...
Seek the Lord Today!
"Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near" (Isaiah 55:6). "Then the LORD said, 'My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years'” (Genesis 6:3). Many have the mistaken idea that they can live how they...
#NewsNuggets: 2-22-19
Gospel Music Happenings The Harvesters announced their long-time baritone and emcee Allen Hunter is retiring after singing 30 years with the group. Hunter's final appearances will be on March 15 & 16th at The Parker Homecoming 2019 in Sanford, NC. Performers...
Are You Honest?
In the last few years, I have come to realize how important honesty is to me. If you don't want to do something, tell me. If I ask you a question, I really want to know what your opinion is on the topic. Don't just say what you think I want to hear. For one thing, it...
Build Up; Don’t Tear Down
Do you know people who can't seem to talk about anything besides other people? I know people like that, and I often wonder why that is their topic of choice. Could they really have no other interests? I expect that the majority of people who do this are trying to make...
Don’t Stop Growing
Do you remember when you were a child how excited you would get when you discovered that you grew another fraction of an inch? It seems like children can never get tall enough, but eventually they reach their maximum height and they plateau ... until they start...
Concert Review: Sounds of Jericho and The Sheltons (Oakwood, GA)
Several weeks ago, I was very pleased to attend a concert at First Baptist Church in Oakwood, Georgia featuring Sounds of Jericho and The Sheltons. The concert was supposed to include another quartet and a soloist, but circumstances prevented their appearing. While I...
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...