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The Bishops – “No 2 Ways About It” (1992)
“No 2 Ways About It” was a cool recording by the Bishops…garnering 2 hit songs for the guys. Read all about it!
News Nuggets: 10-17-25
A new booking agent for Tate Emmons and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Sing Me a Gospel Song” (1980)
After 6 years with the same vocal line-up, this would be the first album with Jack back at the baritone position since early 1970. While this album did not yield any radio hits, it was an excellent album overall. Read all about it…
News Nuggets: 10-10-25
Two departures announced and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Songs of Love” (1979)
“Songs of Love” would be the Inspirations’ second release for 1979. The warm feel of the cover starkly contrasts the cold looking cover of their last album. Read all about it…
REVIEWS
CD Review: Gold City – “Right Now”
It’s exciting to see Garry Jones back producing Gold City, and the current lineup is probably the best they’ve had in 20 years.
The Kingsmen – “Live…Naturally” (1981)
“Live…Naturally” was one of the greatest live albums ever made! What began as a single LP, ended up being a double album! Read all about the happenings that fall evening in October 1980…it’s all the stuff that legendary recordings are made of!
CD Review: Poet Voices – “King Jesus: A Tribute To The Gospel Music Of The Oak Ridge Boys”
Poet Voices pays homage to one of the most well-known quartets in music history.
The Kingsmen – “Ring the Bells of Freedom” (1980)
1980 was a big year for the Kingsmen…Dove Awards, Fan Awards and chart songs were normal fare for the Kingsmen by this point, and this album was a celebration of sorts, featuring the Kingsmen at their best!
The Inspirations – “12th Anniversary Live” 1976)
1976 was a busy year for the Inspirations…on top of celebrating their 12th anniversary as a group, they released 3 albums that year, with “12th Anniversary Live” being the first.
The Inspirations – “Golden Street Parade” (1975)
“Golden Street Parade” was another outstanding album by the Inspirations, and one of my favorites. Is it one of yours?
HISTORY
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NQC 2017: Gaither Homecoming Singalong Showcase (Thursday)
Sing along with the bouncing Bill.
NQC 2017: Aaron Wilburn Showcase (Thursday)
Aaron Wilburn helped us laugh a little!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Streaming, Vinyl growing; CD’s dying (or are they…?)
A recent article in Rolling Stone postulates that vinyl records are on track to outsell compact discs for the first time in over 30 years. They cite as evidence the Recording Industry Association of America's 2019 mid-year report, which indicates CD sales have...
Diana’s YouTube Stats 2019
Another year has passed since I performed this analysis. Although I don't think I went to as many concerts or posted as many new vidoes as last year, it's interesting to see what people chose to watch. This first group is for the total number of views since the...
Should Music Adopt a “Netflix” Model?
If you heard an album you loved on Spotify or Apple Music, and it was subsequently removed, would you pay to purchase that album on CD or digital download?
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
End-of-April Reflections
I'm a bit down today. I am very blessed, and God has been so good to me, yet there are still days in which I think back over my life and wonder what, if anything, I have achieved. There are also things I would not have written into my life's script and, yet, I know...
How Deep the Father’s Love
How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure On this day when we celebrate the Resurrection, I am still praying, "Lord, remind me of the Cross. Remind me how deep Your love is for me and...
Lessons from Haman
As a child, the story of Esther was one of my favorites in the Bible. What girl wouldn't like the story of a common Jew who quickly gets promoted to queenhood, winning the favor of prominent people? One of the best parts of the story, though, features Haman. I love...
CD Review: “They Don’t Know” – The Kingsmen
Is this a suitable follow-up to their landmark “Battle Cry” album?
Willing to Be Used by God
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength But sometimes I wonder what He can do through me These words penned by Steven Curtis Chapman echo my sentiment most of the time. I can relate to Gideon who referred to himself as "the least in my father's house"...
Looking Through His Eyes
My mom used to sing a song which said: Let me see this world, dear Lord, as though I were looking through Your eyes A world of men who don't want You, Lord, but a world for which You died I've not heard that song for years but it comes back to me from time to time....
Bless Them Which Persecute You
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. ~Romans 12:14 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain...
The Purpose of Trials
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing (James 1:2-4). I am like everyone else. I have...
#NewsNuggets: 8-13-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK Ricky Skaggs invited the Isaacs to join the Grand Ole Opry during their performance at the historic venue on Tuesday. The Isaacs performed an extended set celebrating the release of their new album The American Face. The Gospel Music Association...
Yahweh Is My Strength
Yesterday, someone on Facebook asked for prayer requests. I asked prayer for strength and wisdom. I'm currently reading through Psalms so when I read Chapter 28 this morning, verse 7 caught my eye: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I...
Are You Too Busy?
After a busy week, I am thankful to have a day to be still and know that He is God. I know people who live their lives not having time for God, relationships, or anything else besides what keeps them busy. Sometimes they don't even know what those things are; they...