THE LATEST
Release Oddities – “Moving Up To Gloryland”
There’s a bit of a legend behind the Lee Roy Abernathy composition…
A Better Way
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. ~2 Corinthians 5:17 In the last century, salvation has been watered down to a simple "pray-this-prayer-and-you're-saved" technique. Gone are the...
NewsNuggets: 2-20-26
A new booking process for The Whisnants and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Thank You Lord” (1996)
In 1996, the Inspirations released “Thank You Lord”, which contained the title song that became one of their biggest charting songs in several years. Check it out…
NewsNuggets: 2-13-26
A new role for Matthew Holt and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Talleys – “United” (1986)
This 1986 album by the Talleys was arguably one of their greatest and featured one of their best loved hits, “Triumphantly, the Church Will Rise”, as well as several concert favorites. Check it out and soak it all in!
The Talleys – “Work of Heart” (1985)
The Talleys’ success continued with this 1985 release, “Work of Heart”, which yielded their first and only #1 song, “Sweeter as the Days Go By”. Read all about it…
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…
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…
The Inspirations – “Silver Anniversary” (1989)
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! As we resume our series on the Inspirations, the next album we come to is their 1989 recording, “Silver Anniversary”. Though no songs charted for this album, it was a classy representation of their music at the time. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “Yes, I Will Be There” (1988)
With this latest release, the Inspirations scaled the instrumentation back to just piano, bass and acoustic guitar. The album had a more rustic feel, but was undeniably “Inspirations”.
HISTORY
The Originals: Mary, Did You Know?
Did you know this lyric waited six years for its melody?
The Originals: Jesus Is Coming Soon
Who recorded it first?
The Originals: Look For Me At Jesus’ Feet
Let’s revisit The Calvarymen of West Virginia for another installment of The Originals.
The Originals: How Great Thou Art
Did you know “How Great Thou Art” went through three languages before it was translated into English?
Record Company Archives
Do SG master recordings still exist, and if so, are they easily found?
The Originals: A Wonderful Time Up There
Who recorded “Gospel Boogie” first?
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Best Of The 2010s: DBM’s Picks for Song, Album, & Concept Video
More winners!
Best Of The 2010s: Top Fan
Many of the top artists in Southern Gospel took part in selecting the Top Fan of the past decade!
Best Of The 2010s: The Nominees
Check out the nominees!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Someone Like Me
If I lived a million years, I'd still never see how someone like You could love someone like me. ~Mike Payne I wonder if a person can truly be converted if she doesn't understand how truly vile she is without God. Is this why many who grow up in church look the part...
Well Done!
I enjoy reading biographies, especially of preachers and missionaries of years gone by. I think of John Wesley, George Whitefield, D.L. Moody, George Muller. Even if you disagree with their doctrine, you can't deny that they accomplished more for the Kingdom than most...
I Am a Christian
If you are on Facebook, you have probably seen the posts that say, "If you know me, you know that I _______." If I were to ask that question, I expect that some would mention the fact that I like the color pink. Others might comment that I love southern gospel music...
What Happened to Revival?
It wasn't long ago that Christians wished for revival, churches held "revival meetings," pastors would open up the altar after services so that those who were being convicted could come forward and repent of their sins. Although there are churches that still do those...
This Race We Call Life
How does God decide when to call His children Home? It seems like some die way too young while others live to a ripe old age, seemingly accomplishing nothing for the Kingdom. We can quote verses like Romans 8:28, but maybe you find it hard to believe sometimes. For...
The Grass Is Not Always Greener
I believe that the majority of single people long to be married. Most of the single women I know especially wonder why their dreams of "happily ever after" have not come to pass. It is easy to think, What's wrong with me? when the answer is that God may just have a...
Getting to Know You
This week, I would like to do something different. For the last few years, you all have gotten to know me a bit as I've shared some of my joys and struggles and what God is teaching me through both. Now I would appreciate getting to know my readers. This would help me...
#NewsNuggets: 1-19-18
A new video and more in this week’s News Nuggets!
Two Are Better Than One
"Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor.For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.But woe to him who is alone when he falls,For he has no one to help him up." ~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 In the first line of these verses, I picture...
The Root of Bitterness
"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice." ~Ephesians 4:31 "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest...
We Serve A Mighty God
"Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations. For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will be our...