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#NewsNuggets: 3-17-23
Two groups retire and more in this episode of #NewsNuggets!
#NewsNuggets: 3-3-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK The Dominion Agency announced they are now handling booking arrangements for Justified Quartet and for Michael Booth's solo appearances. Booth will continue to tour with the Booth Brothers and is currently working on a new solo recording. An article...
The Rambos – “These Three Are One” (1975)
Check out what James has to say about this unique album by the Rambos…
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…
#NewsNuggets: 2-24-23
A new voice joins Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Hour and MORE in NewsNuggets today!
REVIEWS
The Rambos – “Alive and Live at Soul’s Harbor” (1974)
In 1974, the Rambo’s released their second live album, “Alive and Live at Soul’s Harbor”, which was very different from most live albums at the time. Check out James’ review…
The Rambos – “Yours, Until He Comes” (1974)
1974 saw the Rambos release this very progressive recording entitled, “Yours, Until He Comes”. It was different from anything else in Southern Gospel at the time. Check out this review and let us know what you think!
Audio Review: Quartet Classic – “1980’s Volume One”
A collection of faithful adaptations meant to appeal to fans of this particular era of gospel quartet music.
The Rambos – “Sonshine” (1973)
In 1973, the Rambo’s ministry and music began to make a shift, and this album was the start of that shift. Check out what James has to say about this album and that shift…
The Rambos – “These Three Are One” (1975)
Check out what James has to say about this unique album by the Rambos…
The Rambos – “There Has To Be a Song” (1975)
1975 saw the Rambos releasing 2 very different albums. The first one, “There Has to Be a Song”, leaned more country, while the second one (which we’ll talk about next week), was quite progressive. Check out what James has to say about this one…
HISTORY
#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
My 2020 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
DBM’s nominees for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
The Originals: He Touched Me
Hear the original recording of “He Touched Me.”
100-Year Traditions: Speer Family
100 years of Speers.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Was there a better year for Gospel Music than 1985?
Was there a better year for Gospel Music than 1985? The Cathedrals were in the middle of the Danny & Mark years. Gold City was in the Brian & Ivan years. The Kingsmen had Anthony and Big Jim. For those with nostalgia for the 1950s and 1960s, Jake, James, JD,...
The Future (or Past?) of Online Concerts
In May of 2020 (just as the pandemic began to really take hold globally), I wrote an article about how it could potentially impact the gospel music industry, especially live presentations. In hindsight, one of the solutions discussed may have been a double-edged...
My 2022 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. Three of my 2022 nominees are the same as my 2021 nominees. (My other...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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...
He’s Still Alive
If you knew Him like I know HimYou would know that He's aliveIf you felt Him like I feel HimResurrection deep insideYou'd know He's living, and death has died! If you attend a traditional church, there's a good chance that you sang the following words this morning: I...
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...
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...