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#NewsNuggets: 5-26-23
Off to the races and MORE in News Nuggets!
#NewsNuggets: 5-12-23
EH&SS to record live 20th anniversary album in Amsterdam and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Downings – “Happiness is the Downings” (1970)
With the dawning of a new decade, the Downings were on the cusp of great things. With “Happiness” as their theme, they released this marvelous album in 1970. Check it out…
My 2023 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
DBM’s 2023 nominations for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
#NewsNuggets: 5-5-23
The Kingdom Heirs continue to grow and MORE in this week’s episode of NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Downings – “Sheltered in the Arms of God” (1969)
This week, we come to the 3rd and final album from 1969 by the Downings, which contained their first and only #1 song, “Sheltered in the Arms of God”. It’s a gem of an album…check out what James has to say about it…
The Downings – “Up with the Downings” (1969)
For their second album released in 1969, the Downings had signed with Heartwarming records and released “Up with the Downings”. Check out James’ assessment of this laid back album…
The Downings – “Take One” (1969)
In our next series of LP reviews, we’ll be going through each album by the Downings. Though the group was relatively short lived, they made a huge mark in Southern Gospel music. Check out James’ review of their very first album, “Take One”!
The Rambos – “Memories Made New” (1983)
For our final installment on the Rambos, we come to a wonderful culmination of their legendary music with their final album as a group, “Memories Made New”, which was released in 1983. Check it out…
The Downings – “This is the Day” (1970)
“This is the Day” was the Downings’ 2nd release for 1970 and featured their dynamic hit song, “I’ve Got Confidence”, along with several concert favorites. Take a moment and check out James’ latest review…
The Downings – “Happiness is the Downings” (1970)
With the dawning of a new decade, the Downings were on the cusp of great things. With “Happiness” as their theme, they released this marvelous album in 1970. Check it out…
HISTORY
100-Year Traditions: Speer Family
100 years of Speers.
#TBT Album Review/Restrospective: The Paynes – “Live: Fire On Stage”
Kyle pulls another favorite from his collection.
StowTown Records Vault Series
On Friday, November 27th, 2020, StowTown records surprised SG fans by releasing a digital remaster of a long-out-of-print record by the Cathedrals, Smooth as Silk. This album, originally released as a table project in 1979, is noteworthy for being the first full...
#NewsNuggets: 4-24-20
Remembering Larry Hinson
The Bakkers, PTL, and Southern Gospel Music
Aside from their very public downfall, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker had a large (and mutual) impact on southern gospel music.
The Originals: He Touched Me
Hear the original recording of “He Touched Me.”
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Tell Me Your Bass Singer Left (Without Telling Me Your Bass Singer Left)
No official word and no direct acknowledgement has fans scratching their heads…
Best Albums And Songs From 2022
The best albums and songs from 2022 according to DBM.
Sounds Alike: “Love Like I’m Leaving” vs “I’m Alright”
My family and I do a lot of traveling, so we have a SiriusXM subscription to avoid having to constantly look for radio stations between locations. One of my favorite channels is the 80's station, which plays a mix of pop hits from that specific era. While listening...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Thankful for Memories
When people list what they're thankful for, the most common responses among Christians are God, salvation, and family, and I would affirm that I am thankful for those things. But I also realized last week that I am thankful for the gift of memories. If you have had a...
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...
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...
Testify of His Mercy
"O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever." ~1 Chronicles 16:34 I am 3/4 of the way through a business trip with my family and then I plan to take some trips to visit friends and family. I left on July 5 and don't know when I will be...
Do You Have a Biblical Worldview?
I am amazed at how often I hear statements from professing Christians that are based on modern thought and not on the Bible. I'm not talking about different interpretations of doctrine but excusing actions which Scripture clearly speaks against. Gone are the days of...
Turn Your Burdens to Prayer
I confess that I am guilty of taking way too many burdens upon myself. Family members who don't know the Lord, others making bad decisions, some having financial difficulty ... you name it, I feel it, and it can literally affect my health. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus...
Looking Forward
"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians...
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...