THE LATEST
The Greenes – “Family Praise” (1987)
One of the greatest recordings by the Greenes was their 1987 release, “Family Praise”, which featured what was arguably their greatest hit song, “Miracle in Me”. Read all about it!
NewsNuggets: 3-6-26
Janet Paschal returns with a new single and MORE in NewsNuggets!
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!
NewsNuggets: 2-27-26
Janet Paschal returns with a new single and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Old Time Religion” (1997)
Featuring a very similar sound and feel as their last recording, 1997’s “Old Time Religion” would be the final recording for this iteration of the Inspirations. Read all about it…
REVIEWS
The Talleys – “Love Will” (1990)
This would be the final studio recording for the Talleys, which yielded one of their biggest hit songs, “He is Here”. This would be their most contemporary offering, filled with songs that could easily be found on the hottest CCM stations at the time. Read all about it…
The Talleys – “Typical Day” (1989)
1989 saw the Talleys release one of their most popular recordings, “Typical Day”, which also featured one of their most iconic songs, “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb”. What are your thoughts about this recording?
The Talleys – “A Family Christmas” (1988)
We’re celebrating Christmas early this year! Check out my thoughts on this splendid Christmas release by the Talleys…which I consider to be Southern Gospel’s absolute finest Christmas recording ever made!
The Talleys – “For Every Generation” (1988)
The Talleys didn’t release a new album for 2 years, and with this latest release, and being the trendsetters that they were, they went in a new musical direction, once again proving their versatility.
The Inspirations – “My Anchor Still Holds” / “The Country Needs the Cross” (1991)
The Inspirations did not release any new music in 1990, but in 1991, they released this highly popular recording, that was eventually picked up by Canaan Records and re-released with a new cover and title. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “What’s That I Hear?” (1989)
Before 1989 was out, the Inspirations would release a new recording, and it was a spectacular piece of work. Featuring important elements that made the Inspirations who they were, it’s one of my personal favorite recordings by the group.
HISTORY
Interview: Russell Mauldin, Part 1
Behind the scenes with Christian choral music’s master of accessible arrangements.
The Originals: I Know
“I Know” was first heard in 1970, but part of it had been heard many years before.
The Originals: Operator
Who sang “Operator” first? If you say Manhattan Transfer or the Downings, you are wrong. Read the article for the answer!
The Originals: Go Out To The Program
Did you know another group recorded “Go Out To The Program” before the Oak Ridge Quartet?
The Originals: Amazing Grace
Hear the very first recording of “Amazing Grace!”
The Originals: What A Difference You’ve Made (In My Life)
Ronnie Milsap’s version was not the first.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Talk about Jesus
I was visiting with a friend the other night and was struck by how easily she talked about the Lord. It wasn't contrived or forced, but it flowed. She gave Him the credit for everything. It seems like many people are not that comfortable talking about what God is...
Oh, To Be Like Barnabas
If someone were to ask who in the Bible you would like to emulate apart from Jesus, what would you say? Maybe you would think of Peter or Paul--dynamic, bold preachers, full of the Holy Spirit. Or you might think of Moses or Gideon, strong leaders whom God chose to...
I Love You
I love you. One of the most beautiful phrases that you can say and yet society has distorted love to the point that, if you were to tell someone you love them, especially outside of your immediate family, they might become uncomfortable or look at you as if they're...
Be Faithful
"Nothing that we do for God is small." I read these words from D.L. Moody this morning. It reminds me of the song that says, "Little is much when God is in it." I need to be reminded of this sometimes. OK. I need to be reminded quite often. I turned 45 a couple months...
Introducing Sony Elise Christian Books
Hey Everyone, I know it's not Sunday, but I wanted to let you know about one of my personal happenings this week. Most of you probably have no idea what I do for a living. I actually have two main jobs: one in which I handle bookings for my brother and travel with him...
Things I’ve Learned
Seven or eight years ago, I went through the greatest trial of my life so far. My life has not always been easy, but looking back at most of the difficult times, I can see how God used them in some way in spite of how hard it was to go through them. This last trial, I...
Love One Another
When I was in my early 20s, there was a young lady that was attending the local college who told me that I should go to college because it teaches how to get along with people. I had to chuckle since I was living with my brother, four sisters, and my mom at the time....
Remind Me of the Cross
This morning, I listened to the Gatlin Brothers' Come Home CD. I was surprised how many of the songs centered around the Cross, but it was exactly what I needed to focus on today. You see, I woke up pretty discouraged. Mornings have been rough this past week, and this...
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...
Press On Anyway
My mom passed away in January. A friend's dad died the next day. In the last couple of weeks, I met some young ladies who lost their mom the same week we did, found out that a friend died last month, and discovered that a man we knew years ago is in jail for murder....