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NewsNuggets: 1-16-26
Loren Harris returns and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Kingsmen – “New Life” (1993)
1993 saw the Kingsmen enjoying a “New Life” as they ushered in a new era. Check it out…
#NewsNuggets: 1-10-25
A new book and more in this week’s #NewsNuggets!
The Kingsmen – “Singin’ in the Sun…Live” (1992)
As the golden age of live albums were coming to an end, the Kingsmen recorded one last great live album, “Singin’ in the Sun”. A little different from their previous live albums, it was a great and exuded all things “Kingsmen”! Read all about it…
#NewsNuggets: 1-3-25 – Happy New Year!
Habedank announces winter tour and MORE in #NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Downings – “Happiness is the Downings” (1970)
With the dawning of a new decade, the Downings were on the cusp of great things. With “Happiness” as their theme, they released this marvelous album in 1970. Check it out…
The Downings – “Sheltered in the Arms of God” (1969)
This week, we come to the 3rd and final album from 1969 by the Downings, which contained their first and only #1 song, “Sheltered in the Arms of God”. It’s a gem of an album…check out what James has to say about it…
The Downings – “Up with the Downings” (1969)
For their second album released in 1969, the Downings had signed with Heartwarming records and released “Up with the Downings”. Check out James’ assessment of this laid back album…
The Downings – “Take One” (1969)
In our next series of LP reviews, we’ll be going through each album by the Downings. Though the group was relatively short lived, they made a huge mark in Southern Gospel music. Check out James’ review of their very first album, “Take One”!
The Kingsmen – “Your Ride’s on the Way” (1982)
Though it lived in the shadow of “Live…Naturally”, this 1982 album was truly a gem. Read all about it!
CD Review: Gold City – “Right Now”
It’s exciting to see Garry Jones back producing Gold City, and the current lineup is probably the best they’ve had in 20 years.
HISTORY
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The Originals: The Glory Road
Today, we launch a new series of articles called The Originals. Each entry in this series will highlight the first recorded version of song that is now considered to be one of Southern Gospel Music's all-time classics. The spotlight today falls on...
An “Amazing” Yarn!
I'm copying and pasting a response I made to a recent Doug Harrison post. Doug ran across the "too good not to pass along" YouTube video of Wentley Wintley Phipps explaining the history of "Amazing Grace." The source is one of the Carnegie Hall videos put out by...
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Commentary: The Digital Resistance, Part II – Media
Why do some artists not like us?
Southern Gospel Grammy® Awards: Lifetime Achivements?
Why do Grammy® voters vote the way they do in Southern Gospel categories? Certain trends are clear. Some producer or label voter coalitions generate almost-automatic annual nominations. And imprints with major label distribution have that label's votes behind their...
When A Promoter Does Everything Right….
…yet people still don’t show up.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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#NewsNuggets: 6-21-19
Carmen, Top BMI Songs, and more in this week’s episode of News Nuggets.
#NewsNuggets: 5-31-19
GOSPEL MUSIC HAPPENINGS Isaac’s Well, a mixed southern gospel group in western North Carolina, is currently seeking a baritone/lead singer. Call ( 828 ) 974-6817, for more information. Releasing Today May 31 - Tim Menzies - His Name Is Jesus (CD) May 31 - The McKameys...
#NewsNuggets 5-24-19
Changes are ahead for the Dixie Melody Boys and more in this edition of News Nuggets.