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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…
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The Kingsmen – “Georgia Live” (1995)
With live albums pretty much going by the wayside, this would be the last mainline live recording the Kingsmen would release. Check it out!
Adding to Kindness
But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love ~2 Peter 1:5-7,...
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REVIEWS
The Rex Nelon Singers – “The Sun’s Coming Up” (1977)
1977 was the dawn of a new beginning for Rex Nelon and the Rex Nelon Singers. This album was the start of something marvelous and the impact to this industry is still felt today! If you’re unfamiliar with the beginnings of the Nelons…you need to check this out!
The Downings – “Birthplace” (1977)
1977 brought us the final album by the Downings, which was basically a “full on” contemporary album that was way ahead of its time for Southern Gospel Music! Check it out…
The Downings – “Spiritfest” (1976)
One of the most unique and progressive albums released during the 70s was the Downings’ 1976 album, “Spiritfest”. Take a moment and read about this trailblazing album…
The Downings – “Praise Him!” (1975)
In 1975, the Downings released a phenomenal live recording entitled, “Praise Him!”. This album contained it all…excitement, soaring vocals, driving music, great songs and pure energy! Read all about it…
The Kingsmen – “The Game of Life” (1984)
“The Game of Life” was a unique album for the Kingsmen, but it’s one of my personal favorite studio albums. Check out what I have to say about it and see if you agree!
The Kingsmen – “Live at the University of Alabama” (1983)
1983 brought us yet another iconic live album for the Kingsmen! Read all about it…
HISTORY
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The Originals: Operator
Who sang “Operator” first? If you say Manhattan Transfer or the Downings, you are wrong. Read the article for the answer!
The Originals: Go Out To The Program
Did you know another group recorded “Go Out To The Program” before the Oak Ridge Quartet?
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
2018 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
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The Originals: Amazing Grace
Hear the very first recording of “Amazing Grace!”
Southern Gospel Radio’s 2017 Top Five Songwriters
A new process for recognizing songwriters…new to Southern Gospel, at any rate.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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Have You Been Changed?
"If he can make a change in me, He can make a change in you." These words from the Cathedrals' song "He Made a Change" got me thinking this morning. Every true Christian should be able to look back and "see where He brought me from to where I am today." Even if you...
Seek Your Servant
My mind has been going in a lot of directions the last few days as I've been processing the National Quartet Convention which I watched online last week. I had thought I might share some of the things I took away from that since it would be semi-Southern...
NQC 2019 – Saturday
While I was not able to attend the closing concert, I did attend the two showcases earlier in the day and they were both fabulous! Gerald Wolfe brought his popular Hymn Sing to NQC, and he sure had lots of artists that were conveniently available to take the stage...