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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...
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,...
#NewsNuggets: 1-24-25
Dixie Echoes seek a new tenor and MORE in #NewsNuggets!
The Kingsmen – “Ridin’ High” (1994)
“Ridin’ High” was one of the most popular recordings during this era of the Kingsmen, and boasting a #1, the Kingsmen were definitely “Ridin’ High”!
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REVIEWS
The Downings – “Neighbors” (1972)
1972 was transitional year for the Downings, as the group began to make changes in their sound towards a more contemporary feel, with “Neighbors” being more country in nature. Read more about this great album in this latest article…
The Downings – “This is How it Is…Live!” (1971)
One of the greatest live albums from the 70’s was this little gem from the Downings, released in 1971. Check out this latest review from James and relive the magic of this exciting live concert!
The Downings – “Once More…with Feeling” (1971)
“Once More…with Feeling” was one of the Downings lesser known albums, as it was sandwiched between 2 of their most popular albums in the repertoire. Nonetheless, the album is a spectacular piece of music filled with lots of feeling and emotion.
The Downings – “This is the Day” (1970)
“This is the Day” was the Downings’ 2nd release for 1970 and featured their dynamic hit song, “I’ve Got Confidence”, along with several concert favorites. Take a moment and check out James’ latest review…
The Kingsmen – “Live at the University of Alabama” (1983)
1983 brought us yet another iconic live album for the Kingsmen! Read all about it…
NQC 2024 In Review
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HISTORY
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The Originals: I’ll Fly Away
Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. "I'll Fly Away" was written by Albert E. Brumley in 1929 while picking cotton. The song was inspired by a song titled "If I Had The Wings Of An Angel." When...
The Originals: One Day At A Time
Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. Before I get to today's song, I need your help! Chasing down the very first recording of a song is not always easy. Then, even if I am able to track down who...
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Lake Gibson Concert Series
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Pending Changes In Copyright Law
Support this pending legislation to benefit songwriters!
Best CDs and Songs from 2017
Check out DBM’s lists of the top CDs and Songs from 2017!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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Dixie Echoes: Keeping It Real
A rare instance of a complete press release published on MusicScribe.
Keep On Keeping On
This is later than I would typically write my Sunday devotional but where I am in Arizona, it is only a little after 6:00 PM. It is also 106 degrees. I would not wish this on anybody. But then I heard it was going to be close to 100 degrees in Michigan too....
New Music Reviews – June 2019
Jeff Stice - Bridge Pros: Jeff Stice moves effortlessly through styles ranging from cinematic ("Praise The Lord"/"Down From His Glory") to pop ("That's What Friends Are For") to meditative ("It Is Well With My Soul"). Most arrangements on Bridge are jazz with the romp...