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News Nuggets: 8-8-25
A new family member joins The Craguns and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Kingsmen – “Proven…Time and Time Again” (2000)
In the year 2000, the Kingsmen released one of their most popular recordings to date, yielding 2 massively popular songs for the group. Read all about it…
NewsNuggets: 2-21-25
Changes for the Chuck Wagon Gang and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Kingsmen – “Shelter” (1999)
“Shelter” was a monumental recording for the Kingsmen, as they returned more to their roots with this release. It’s a fantastic recording…check out the article and let us know what you think!
NewsNuggets: 2-14-25
Greater Vision is looking for a baritone and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Hemphills – “Revival” (1987)
One of the most popular albums in the Hemphills’ discography is this 1987 release, “Revival”. After 14 years with the Benson Company, this would be their last album before signing with Homeland Records.
The Hemphills – “I Can Smile” (1986)
Much like the album cover, things were bright and cheery for the Hemphills! With “I Can Smile”, they were back with the Benson Company under newly acquired, RiverSong label, and there were lots to smile about with this album!
The Hemphills – “Excited!” (1985)
One of the coolest covers is this 1985 album by the Hemphills. Read all about it…
The Hemphills – “Together” (1984)
One of the greatest albums in the Hemphills’ discography is this gem, “Together”, which featured a #1 song, 2 other top 10 tunes and several concert classics. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “New Life” (1993)
1993 saw the Kingsmen enjoying a “New Life” as they ushered in a new era. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “Singin’ in the Sun…Live” (1992)
As the golden age of live albums were coming to an end, the Kingsmen recorded one last great live album, “Singin’ in the Sun”. A little different from their previous live albums, it was a great and exuded all things “Kingsmen”! Read all about it…
HISTORY
The Originals: I’ll Fly Away
Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. "I'll Fly Away" was written by Albert E. Brumley in 1929 while picking cotton. The song was inspired by a song titled "If I Had The Wings Of An Angel." When...
The Originals: One Day At A Time
Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. Before I get to today's song, I need your help! Chasing down the very first recording of a song is not always easy. Then, even if I am able to track down who...
The Originals: The Glory Road
Today, we launch a new series of articles called The Originals. Each entry in this series will highlight the first recorded version of song that is now considered to be one of Southern Gospel Music's all-time classics. The spotlight today falls on...
An “Amazing” Yarn!
I'm copying and pasting a response I made to a recent Doug Harrison post. Doug ran across the "too good not to pass along" YouTube video of Wentley Wintley Phipps explaining the history of "Amazing Grace." The source is one of the Carnegie Hall videos put out by...
The Originals: What A Day That Will Be
It’s been recorded hundreds of times, but who did it first?
#NewsNuggets: 12-15-17
Kingsmen, Crossroads, Poets Voices, Wes Hampton, and more!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Music Biz Monday: A Look at Vinyl Formats
Did you know that LP’s and 45’s were actually part of an early format war?
A Case FOR Physical Media
Wait – is Kyle FOR or AGAINST digital media?!
NQC’s Webcast, Two Possible Solutions
Would either of these ideas work?
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
NQC 2017: Wednesday Photo Gallery
Photos from NQC 2017, Wednesday evening
You Have a Choice
If I have any Calvinist readers, I've already lost them with the title, but too many people blame their behavior on Satan, friends, and sometimes God, while the fact is that people often choose to give in to their flesh instead of taking the way of escape that God...
Use Your Gifts
As I travel the country, I am often the recipient of others' gifts and talents. Whether it is music, ministry, hospitality, servanthood, etc., I love watching people use these gifts for the glory of God and the blessing of His people. I've struggled most of my life to...
My God Will Supply Your Needs
All I have needed, Thy hands hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me ~Thomas Chisholm. For my God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus ~Philippians 4:19. Here in America, we way too often confuse "needs"...
Still Learning After All These Years
I realized this week that, every time I think I've learned to trust the Lord, I hit a new situation where I have to learn all over again. This past week, the lesson had to do with trusting God in the lives of my friends and family. As a big sister, I like to "be...
An Attitude of Gratitude
I write on this topic periodically because I tend to need reminders of things, and I expect I'm not the only one. I've been thinking again lately how easy it is to take those closest to us for granted. Sure, we love and appreciate our loved ones and their service, but...
How Wrong You Are
On Chris Freeman's latest CD, The Hinson Side of Me, she included an old Hinson song titled, "How Wrong You Are." This was a song I had not heard before, but the words have been playing over and over in my mind. Many believe that they are going to Heaven because they...
For Lonely People Everywhere
This being July 4th weekend, I had planned to write about freedom, but I feel like God redirected me. This afternoon as I was resting, I began to think of how lonely it can be when one does not feel well. You watch others with life and energy, and you want to join in,...
May 2021 Reflections
This month, I turned another year older which, as always, has caused me to do a lot of reflecting. What have I accomplished in my 48 years of life? What does God desire to do in and through me? What character traits do I need to increase in and what sins or habits do...
Glorious Morning!
Glorious morning! Jesus has risen!Death could not hold Him; no stone can seal.Glorious morning! The world has a Savior!He is alive, and His truth is revealed! These lyrics, sung by Sandi Patti, and written by Lari Goss, Gary McSpadden, and Linda Dooley, have been...
We Need Each Other
I could list a number of negative factors that have existed since COVID-19 reared its ugly head, but one of the things that is especially concerning me lately is isolation. It seems as though the introverts have decided that staying home and not seeing anyone is the...