THE LATEST
The Bishops – “Live at Fayetteville Community Church” (1988)
Who doesn’t love a good live album? In May 1988, the Bishops recorded their first live album in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It’s a wonderful insight into the early sound of the Bishops in a live setting. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “Touring that City” (1973)
The Inspirations had enjoyed tremendous success prior to 1973, but this album solidified their place as one of the greatest quartets in our genre, and also presented them with their first #1 song! Check it out…
News Nuggets: 7-18-25
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “We Shall Rise” (1972)
This 1972 album introduced us to the booming bass voice of Mike Holcomb, who remained with the group for over 40 years! “We Shall Rise” features a lot of concert favorites for the Inspirations…check it out!
News Nuggets: 7-11-25
Two announcements from StowTown and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Hemphills – “I Can Smile” (1986)
Much like the album cover, things were bright and cheery for the Hemphills! With “I Can Smile”, they were back with the Benson Company under newly acquired, RiverSong label, and there were lots to smile about with this album!
The Hemphills – “Excited!” (1985)
One of the coolest covers is this 1985 album by the Hemphills. Read all about it…
The Hemphills – “Together” (1984)
One of the greatest albums in the Hemphills’ discography is this gem, “Together”, which featured a #1 song, 2 other top 10 tunes and several concert classics. Check it out…
The Hemphills – “Louisiana Live” (1983)
One of the best live albums from the 80’s is this gem from the Hemphills. Check out what James has to say about it!
The Inspirations – “Jesus is Coming Soon” (1968)
In 1968, the Inspirations released what was probably their most important albums in their entire discography with “Jesus is Coming Soon”. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “What a Wonderful Time” / “From the Heart of the Great Smokies” / “He’s Our Guide” (1967)
These next 3 albums, you hear the Inspirations really coming into their own, vocally, as they work to create their own musical identity. Listening to these albums is truly a treat, hearing the youthfulness of their sound. Check out the article, and listen to the albums yourself on You Tube!
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What Makes A Hymn A Hymn?
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2017 Survey: First Voting Round
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VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
An Exercise In Futility
Tilting at windmills in the music industry.
Full-Time Singers In Part-Time Groups
Don’t want to sing in the same format every weekend? Do a little of both!
Album Covers – a dying art?
Good or bad, album covers used to be a part of the music-buying experience….but not so much anymore.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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It’s Time to Take a Stand
“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” ~James 4:4 I bet we all know people who are trying to have the world and Jesus too....
Cold Prayers?
My eyes are dry; my faith is oldMy heart is hard; my prayers are coldAnd I know how I ought to beAlive to You and dead to me I wonder how many Christians can identify with Keith Green when he wrote these lyrics. I expect that most would not admit that this is where...
God Is God … I Am Not (Thankfully!)
I've read stories of emperors and others who have desired to be gods. Personally, I don't understand that desire. There is so much freedom in acknowledging the fact that God is God, and I am not! Sure, there may be times that I would do things differently, but I don't...