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News Nuggets: 9-5-25
Rogers Family signs recording agreement and more in NewsNuggets!
The Talleys – “Wherever I Am” (1984)
The Talleys first major release with Canaan Records yielded Debra Talley’s signature song, “Thinkin’ About Home”, as well as several other hits and favorites. Check out all the details of this outstanding album…
NewsNuggets: 3-14-25
A new lineup at The Ark and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Talleys – “As For Me & My House” (1983) and “Lift Up Your Voice” (1984)
One of the most unique groups during the 80’s and early 90’s was the Talleys. They were true trailblazers and forward thinkers in our genre. I hope you enjoy the next few weeks as we walk through their albums…
If It Takes a Valley
If it takes a valley to really know Your grace And if it's in the desert where I'll meet You face to face Then turn this path I'm traveling to some dark and lonely place 'Cause if it takes a valley, then a valley's what I'll take (From If It Takes a Valley by Brian...
REVIEWS
The Paynes – “It’s Out of this World” (1982)
The second national release by the Paynes yieleded their very first #1! Read all about it…
The Paynes – “Ready or Not” (1982)
“Ready or Not”…we’re moving on to our next group…the Paynes. Their time in the spotlight was relatively short, but they made a lasting impact! Check out this review of their first nationally released album, “Ready or Not”…
The Hemphills – “Hits” (1989)
For our final review in the Hemphill’s discography, check out this gem of new recordings of their classic tunes.
The Hemphills – “Celebration” (1989)
With its glossy magazine looking cover, the Hemphills released one of their greatest albums ever with this 1989 release, “Celebration”. Read all about it…
The Kingsmen – “You’re Not Alone” (1997)
One of the most diverse recordings the Kingsmen recorded is “You’re Not Alone”. Lots of changes both professionally and personally were taking place, allowing the Kingsmen to step out musically.
The Kingsmen – “Beyond the Clouds” (1996)
1996 brought more changes to the Kingsmen, including Hamill’s retirement, which concluded a remarkable era for the Kingsmen. Read all about it in this latest article highlighting their “Beyond the Clouds” recording.
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...