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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…
NewsNuggets: 4-18-25
Changes for the Hoppers and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Talleys – “A Family Christmas” (1988)
We’re celebrating Christmas early this year! Check out my thoughts on this splendid Christmas release by the Talleys…which I consider to be Southern Gospel’s absolute finest Christmas recording ever made!
NewsNuggets: 4-11-25
GV auditions baritones, a former Imperial passes away, and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Talleys – “For Every Generation” (1988)
The Talleys didn’t release a new album for 2 years, and with this latest release, and being the trendsetters that they were, they went in a new musical direction, once again proving their versatility.
REVIEWS
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 Downings – “I Feel So Good About It” (1974)
1974 saw the Downings releasing one of the most amazing and phenomenal albums of the 70’s for gospel music! Featuring unique brass and string arrangements, this was one of the greatest albums the Downings every released!
The Kingsmen – “New Life” (1993)
1993 saw the Kingsmen enjoying a “New Life” as they ushered in a new era. Check it out…
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…
HISTORY
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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
Best CDs and Songs from 2017
Check out DBM’s lists of the top CDs and Songs from 2017!
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...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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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...
#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...