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The Bishops – “Once in a Lifetime” (1991)
This 1991 release by the Bishops brought them their very first #1 hit with, “He’s in the Midst”. Read all about it…
Hymnal Review: The Sing Hymnal Lay-Flat Edition with Chords
DBM reviews The Sing Hymnal.
News Nuggets: 10-3-25
The GMA Hall Of Fame has a physical location and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Have Something to Sing About” (1979)
“The Inspirations Have Something to Sing About” is the first of 2 albums released in 1979. With it’s iconic cover shot, long with the iconic song “A Wedding Invitation”, remains one of their most popular albums.
NQC 2025 Roundup
DBM recounts his 2025 trip to the National Quartet Convention.
REVIEWS
The Kingsmen – “From Out of the Past” (1979)
“From Out of the Past” was a unique album that won the Kingsmen their 3rd Dove Award in 1980. It’s a fantastic album filled with cool arrangements of classic quartet tunes.
The Kingsmen – “The Upper Window” (1978)
“The Upper Window” is a forgotten gem in the Kingsmen’s discography. It’s a delightful album filled with great songs such as “I’ve Got a Reservation”, “Say a Prayer” and others. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “Chattanooga Live” (1977)
One of the most iconic and legendary live albums ever made was this 1977 release by the Kingsmen, “Chattanooga Live”. This is the album that introduced me to the Kingsmen when I was around 8 years old…I’ve never been the same since!
The Kingsmen – “Just a Little Closer Home” (1977)
One of my all-time favorite studio albums by the Kingsmen is this gem from 1977, “Just a Little Closer Home”. This marked the beginning of a remarkable era as Little Ernie Phillips joins the Kingsmen. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “I’m Taking a Flight” (1975)
“Jesus is Mine” became one of the Inspirations best loved songs, and it is found on this album. Check it out and see what other great songs are found on this 1975 album by the Inspirations.
The Inspirations – “More To Go To Heaven For” (1974)
1974 saw the Inspirations release only 1 album. “More to Go to Heaven For” featured the title song, which was a huge charting success, as well as several concert favorites. Read all about it…
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NQC 2017: Tuesday Evening
The second full day of NQC 2017 has come and gone.
NQC 2017: SGMA Benefit Showcase (Tuesday)
Showcase Report!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Promoting Outside The Bubble
Our artists may be well-known within our circles, but move outside this SG bubble, and they’re not necessarily recognizable for the most part.
Music Biz Monday: Southern Gospel Bootlegs
Exodus 20:15 specifically states that stealing is a no-no. Why, then, are bootlegs such a common occurrence in gospel music?
Universal Music Group: Decades of Masters Lost
Last year, I wrote an article detailing how record companies have a checkered past when it comes to properly archiving their master recordings. Among some of the revelations noted (thanks to a brilliant piece by Bill Holland) were: A large number of masters are...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
I Wish We’d All Been Ready
Last night, I had a different topic in mind that I planned to write on this morning. But around 5:00 this morning, the song "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" began going through my head. When I woke up a couple hours later, I looked it up on YouTube and listened to the...
Sin Has Consequences
"That which is has already been, and what is to be has already been; and God requires an account of what is past" (Ecclesiastes 3:15). I feel like, in many churches, more emphasis is placed on God's forgiveness as opposed to His holiness. I am so grateful for God's...
Don’t Forget to Give Thanks
"If just one soul returns to give thanks for what You've doneThis is my prayer, Lord, let me be the one." ~The Rochesters I expect the majority of people see prayer as a time to present their requests to the Lord, but I wonder how many go back and thank Him when the...
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...