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News Nuggets: 7-3-26
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The Bishops – “Let’s Celebrate Jesus” (1999)
“Let’s Celebrate Jesus” wasn’t the most “celebrated” recording by the Bishops, as it didn’t yield any major hit songs. Nonetheless, it’s a good recording…check it out…
We Are So Blessed
Do you ever take time to think about how blessed you are? I can't help but see God's hand throughout my journey--the doors He's opened, opportunities He's granted, family and friends He's given--and I am more grateful than I can put into words. Often, we take our...
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REVIEWS
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 Inspirations – “Pure Vintage” (2001)
For our final article on the Inspirations, check out my thoughts on this historic recording released in 2001, which garnered the Inspirations their first #1 song in 26 years!
The Inspirations – “The Sooner, The Better” (2000)
As the new millennium dawned, so did a resurgence in the popularity of the Inspirations! This newest recording continued to fuel that resurgence, as the Inspirations sang with new vigor and excitement. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “Sunday’s Coming” (1999)
Closing out the decade of the 90’s, the Inspirations released “Sunday’s Coming”, which welcomes 2 familiar faces…Jack Laws and Ronnie Hutchins! Read all about it!
The Bishops – “Reach the World” (1997)
By 1997, the Bishops were literally reaching the world with their music! 1997’s release, “Reach the World” was an epic recording filled with a variety of great songs. Read all about it…
The Bishops – “You Can’t Ask Too Much Of My God” (1996)
The Bishops’ 1996 recording was a game changer for the group and yielded 3 major chart songs for the guys. Read all about it…
HISTORY
Music Biz Monday: Southern Gospel Bootlegs
Exodus 20:15 specifically states that stealing is a no-no. Why, then, are bootlegs such a common occurrence in gospel music?
Universal Music Group: Decades of Masters Lost
Last year, I wrote an article detailing how record companies have a checkered past when it comes to properly archiving their master recordings. Among some of the revelations noted (thanks to a brilliant piece by Bill Holland) were: A large number of masters are...
Southern Gospel Historical Library
I've covered in the past how southern gospel music has a vast library of music and film/video footage from decades of artists. I've also mentioned how much of this library is not controlled by large record labels or production companies, but in the hands of private...
My 2019 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. After carefully considering the requirements outlined by the SGMA Hall Of...
That time when the LeFevres “pulled a Taylor Swift”
If you think Taylor Swift is the first artist to re-cut entire albums out of spite, think again…
My 2023 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
DBM’s 2023 nominations for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
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?
Bill Gaither’s enLighten
Does this mean only Gaither-associated artists will be played?
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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...
Sin Is Not in the Struggle
I write a lot on forgiveness, not because it's easy but because it is necessary. This week, God showed me someone else I need to forgive, but I confess that I have a long road ahead. Whenever something comes up that I think I've conquered but apparently have not, it...
Creation Declares God’s Glory
As I write this, I am in North Carolina looking across the ripples of Lake Hickory while I wait for my sister to get ready so that we can take a walk. It's a gorgeous Sunday morning. Having been in some roasting temperatures this past month, it's nice to have a...
Surrender Your Weakness to the Lord
As the congregation sang, "I'm not afraid to show You my weakness," I paused. That is not a line that I can honestly sing. Although God sees my weaknesses more than anyone, I find myself wanting to please Him just like I do my earthly family, and I forget that I am...
God Is in the Darkness
Then they said to Moses, 'You speak with us, and we will hear, but let not God speak with us, lest we die.' ... So the people stood afar off, but Moses drew near the thick darkness where God was. ~Exodus 20:19, 21 Can you relate to the children of Israel? "I don't...
If It Takes a Valley
If it takes a valley to really know Your grace And if it's in the desert where I'll meet You face to face Then turn this path I'm traveling to some dark and lonely place 'Cause if it takes a valley, then a valley's what I'll take (From If It Takes a Valley by Brian...
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,...