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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…
The Inspirations – “Twentieth Anniversary” (1984)
By 1984, the Inspirations were celebrating 20 years as a group, releasing this classy album. One of my personal favorites from this era, it’s a wonderful piece of history from the legendary Inspirations!
News Nuggets: 11-14-25
A bass singer returns and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “The Wonder of Wonders” (1983)
For their 20th Canaan album, the Inspirations enjoyed great success with the title song from this 1983 release. It’s one of the more laid-back album, but was a great one, nonetheless!
News Nuggets: 11-7-25
Member changes for three groups and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “When I Get Home” (1977)
After releasing 3 iconic albums in 1976, they settled on releasing only 1 album in 1977, titled “When I Get Home”. With its own unique sound and feel, it’s another fantastic album by the Inspirations…
The Inspirations – “On Heaven’s Bright Shore” (1976)
Before 1976 was done, the Inspirations released one more album, “On Heaven’s Bright Shore”, which was one of their most popular studio albums. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “A Night of Inspiration” (1976)
As the Inspirations continue their 12th anniversary celebration, they released a 2nd live album featuring mostly popular songs they had recorded while with Canaan. The album remains one of their most popular albums ever…read all about it!
The Inspirations – “12th Anniversary Live” 1976)
1976 was a busy year for the Inspirations…on top of celebrating their 12th anniversary as a group, they released 3 albums that year, with “12th Anniversary Live” being the first.
The Inspirations – “Someday” (1982)
The early 80’s continued to bring great success for the Inspirations, and their 1982 release, “Someday”, continued that success with the song, “They’re Holding Up the Ladder”.
The Inspirations – “Is That Footsteps That I Hear?” (1981)
1981 brought the Inspirations one of the best known and best loved songs, with the title song, “Is That Footsteps That I Hear”. Read all about it!
HISTORY
100-Year Traditions: Speer Family
100 years of Speers.
#TBT Album Review/Restrospective: The Paynes – “Live: Fire On Stage”
Kyle pulls another favorite from his collection.
StowTown Records Vault Series
On Friday, November 27th, 2020, StowTown records surprised SG fans by releasing a digital remaster of a long-out-of-print record by the Cathedrals, Smooth as Silk. This album, originally released as a table project in 1979, is noteworthy for being the first full...
#NewsNuggets: 4-24-20
Remembering Larry Hinson
My 2024 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
The nomination period has commenced for the 2024 SGMA Hall Of Fame.
Song Evolution: “I Know What Lies Ahead”
Written in 1983, this song has seen a significant evolution over time.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Release Oddities: Gaither Vocal Band – “New Star Shining”
Another example of how streaming has impacted the music industry.
Bill Gaither’s MusicScribe
“…I simply couldn’t turn down the opportunity to add Bill’s brand to our site.”
Marketing Oddities: Gaither Music
Is it fair (or even right) to list a primary artist on an album, even if they’re not performing on it?
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Turn Your Burdens to Prayer
I confess that I am guilty of taking way too many burdens upon myself. Family members who don't know the Lord, others making bad decisions, some having financial difficulty ... you name it, I feel it, and it can literally affect my health. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus...
Looking Forward
"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (Philippians...
Come Worship the King
Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing. And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. ~from It Came Upon...
There’s Power in Prayer
I've been thinking lately of some of the prayers that God has answered for me--both recently and in times past. I can also think of some that He hasn't, but I am increasingly convinced of the truth of James 4:2: "You do not have because you do not ask." It's also true...
Thankful for God’s Mercy
In reading through Exodus, I am struck by God's mercy--even to Egyptians who had no regard for Him whatsoever. Emphasis is often placed on the plagues that God sent their way, but more often than not, He warned them of what was to come if they continued to disregard...
Thankful for Memories
When people list what they're thankful for, the most common responses among Christians are God, salvation, and family, and I would affirm that I am thankful for those things. But I also realized last week that I am thankful for the gift of memories. If you have had a...
Overcoming Fear
In reading through Genesis for the umpteenth time in my life, I slowed down to better focus on the Patriarchs of the faith. Abraham is the one that many look to as the father of faith, but did you know that Abraham also had fears? I find it interesting that this man...
Are You a Hypocrite?
The biggest reason people give for not attending church is that it is filled with hypocrites, but I wonder what they mean by that. Sure, there are people who live one way at home and then go act spiritual on Sunday mornings, but there are also a lot of church...
A Famine of Knowledge
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me. ~Hosea 4:6 "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord God, "That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor a...
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...