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The Bishops – “Let’s Celebrate Jesus” (1999)
“Let’s Celebrate Jesus” wasn’t the most “celebrated” recording by the Bishops, as it didn’t yield any major hit songs. Nonetheless, it’s a good recording…check it out…
News Nuggets: 11-7-25
Member changes for three groups and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Someday” (1982)
The early 80’s continued to bring great success for the Inspirations, and their 1982 release, “Someday”, continued that success with the song, “They’re Holding Up the Ladder”.
News Nuggets: 10-31-25
Lee Black departs Legacy Five and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Is That Footsteps That I Hear?” (1981)
1981 brought the Inspirations one of the best known and best loved songs, with the title song, “Is That Footsteps That I Hear”. Read all about it!
REVIEWS
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 Kingsmen – “Just in Time” (1976)
“Just in Time” was a unique album in the Kingsmen discography…it was recorded during Hamill’s 8 month hiatus from the group and it was the final album they recorded for Canaan Records. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “It Made News in Heaven” (1976)
This 1976 album was one of the Kingsmen’s biggest selling studio albums. Check out this article and find out why!
The Kingsmen – “24 Carat Gospel” (1975)
Check out this latest review of “24 Carat Gospel” by the Kingsmen, which featured one of their biggest songs, “I Can’t Even Walk (Without You Holding My Hand)”.
The Inspirations – “A Night of Inspiration” (1976)
As the Inspirations continue their 12th anniversary celebration, they released a 2nd live album featuring mostly popular songs they had recorded while with Canaan. The album remains one of their most popular albums ever…read all about it!
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.
HISTORY
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Singing News – September 1970
47 years ago…
Singing News – July 1970
A snapshot of our music 47 years ago.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Southern Gospel Historical Library
I've covered in the past how southern gospel music has a vast library of music and film/video footage from decades of artists. I've also mentioned how much of this library is not controlled by large record labels or production companies, but in the hands of private...
CD’s vs Streaming (Part Two): The Artist or The Song?
TRIVIA: What was the first southern gospel album to be released on CD? Answer is below.... Last week, I wrote (rather extensively) about what I saw as a short-term gain, long-term loss in the argument over physical music sales vs streaming. If you missed that article,...
My 2019 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
The Southern Gospel Music Association is currently accepting nominees for the Hall Of Fame. Each member of the SGMA is asked to submit two living and two deceased individuals for consideration. After carefully considering the requirements outlined by the SGMA Hall Of...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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Throwback Review: The Masters V – Live At The Joyful Noise
I thought it might be fun to turn the clock back about 38 years and review a popular live album from that era. Hovie Lister and JD Sumner formed The Masters V in 1980. Joining them were Rosie Rozell, James Blackwood, and Jake Hess. Each man was a well-established star...
Christians, Unite!
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave...
The Gift Goes On
And the Gift goes onThe Father gave the SonAnd the Gift goes onThe Son gave the SpiritAnd the Gift goes onThe Spirit gives us lifeSo we can give the gift of love I love the Christmas season but, if I'm honest, the gift exchange is one of my favorite parts. As an...