THE LATEST
The Bishops – “Great Things” (2000)
After a change in record labels, the Bishops released one of their finest recordings that truly lived up to it’s title…”Great Things”! Read all about it…
Re-Issue Oddities: “Gold City Live” (1982)
When Benson Records decided to release two classic live albums on a single disc, they made some interesting editing choices to get them both to fit…then carried those edits over to other formats.
NewsNuggets: 6-12-26
Mercy’s Well teases new lead singer and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Bishops – “Seems Like Only Yesterday” (1995)
While I absolutely love hymns, I am generally not a big fan of hymn recordings, but the Bishops put together an exceptional recording of hymns from the classic, “Red Back Hymnal”. Read all about it…
NewsNuggets: 6-5-26
Kingsmen announce lead singer and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
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 Bishops – “Blessed” (1987)
The Bishops’ 3rd album with Eddie Crook would yield their most popular acapella song, “Blind Bartimaeus”, which would be a song they would sing for the next 14 years. Read all about that, and the rest of the recording in this weeks’ article…
The Bishops – “Can’t Stop Now” (1986)
“Can’t Stop Now” was the Bishops second national release, yielding them their first top 20 song with, “Battle Scarred Soldier”. Read it all about…
The Bishops – “One Way” (1985)
Our next group we’ll be covering is the Bishops. They were one of the hottest groups on the circuit during the 90’s and early 2000’s. From humble beginnings in rural Kentucky back in 1984 to the heights of Southern Gospel Music. I hope you enjoy this series as we journey through their music…starting with their first national release, “One Way”. Check it out…
The Bishops – “Chapter X Live” (1994)
1994 was a celebratory year for the Bishops, as they were commemorating 10 years together as a group! To celebrate that milestone, they released this special “live” album, “Chapter X Live”. Check it out…
The Bishops – “More Than My Voice” (1993)
The Bishops’ 1993 release, “More Than My Voice” ranks as one of absolute favorite recordings by the Bishops. There is so much to love about this recording. Read all about it…
HISTORY
The Convoluted Cathedral Quartet Catalog Condundrum
The Cathedral Quartet is among the most well-loved and respected gospel groups in history. There isn't a quartet singer today who isn't familiar with the rich history of the Cathedrals, and you would be hard pressed to find many fans who don't own at least SOMETHING...
My 2023 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
DBM’s 2023 nominations for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
My 2022 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. Three of my 2022 nominees are the same as my 2021 nominees. (My other...
The Bakkers, PTL, and Southern Gospel Music
Aside from their very public downfall, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker had a large (and mutual) impact on southern gospel music.
MusicScribe Blog Celebrates 20 Years – Part 3
Our Sunday devotional writer, Sony, shares her thoughts as our anniversary celebration rolls on.
MusicScribe Blog Celebrates 20 Years – Part 2
Our anniversary celebration continues with memories from Diana Brantley.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
NewsNugglets Special Edition: 4-1-25
Yeah, we have more NewsNunchucks.
The Disappearance (Death?) of Album Cuts
With every song on streaming platforms essentially being a “single,” is the “album cut” a thing of the past?
My 2025 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 SGMA Hall Of Fame are underway.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Praise God Even in Adversity
Nebuchadnezzar was a king that God used to punish the Israelites when they had turned their back on Him once again. Instead of acknowledging the God who had given him this position, the king boasted of his abilities until one day God had enough. This arrogant being...
God Will Provide
I am in awe of God's mercy and goodness, but I'm also reminded that "to whom much is given, much is required" (Luke 12:48). God doesn't elevate a person so that the person can become a big shot. Everything He does is so HE can get glory. If you are in ministry, you...
Jesus Is the Resurrection!
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life; the one who believes in Me will live, even if he dies. ~John 11:25 This morning, I'm thinking of two friends who passed away recently. One was a church greeter who used to greet us on Easter morning with the...
#NewsNuggets: 3-29-24
Using Artificial Intelligence to mimic singers is outlawed in Tennessee and MORE in today’s NewsNuggets!
Deliver Us from Evil
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. ~Matthew 6:13 This past week, a man that we used to attend church with was murdered. This has brought up the age-old discussion of, If God could have stopped it, why didn't He? There are things we will never...
Love Them While You Can
In October of 2022, my brother and I were driving home from a speaking event when I realized it wouldn't be very far out of the way to visit a widow friend that I hadn't seen in a few years. I knew my brother would be eager to get home to his family, but I broached...
Doubly Good to You
If you find a love that's tenderIf you find someone who's trueThank the LordHe's been doubly good to you ~Rich Mullins I write a lot about thanksgiving because, for most people, that is not their normal bent. We can receive praise all day long, but it's the person...
We Are So Blessed
We are so blessed by the things You have done,The victories we've won, and what You've brought us through.We are so blessed; take what we have to bring.Take it all everything. Lord, we bring it to you.. If you think about it, the first couple lines of this verse...
If You Can’t Say Something Nice …
If you are on social media, you are no doubt aware of the discussions that are taking place concerning how irresponsible people are with their words. The saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me" is rubbish. Take it from someone who...
Faithful vs. Famous
I was recently talking with a young man whose aspiration at this point in his life is to become famous. His reason stated is so he can reach more people with the Gospel but, while that may be true, I feel like it is as hard for a famous person to enter the Kingdom of...
Love Well
Happy New Year! It's hard to believe we are over a quarter of the way through this century. Those who are old enough remember Y2K and how some thought the world would end. But here we are, closer to the Lord's return and yet still here with work to do until He calls...