THE LATEST
News Nuggets: 9-18-26
An NQC Showcase upgrade and MORE in News Nuggets!
News Nuggets: 7-31-26
2026 Dove Awards nominees announced and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Greenes – “Greenehouse” (1984)
The Greenes were a major force within the Southern Gospel genre. This is the first article in a series we’ll be running on the Greenes. Enjoy this first installment as we talk about their first major album, “Greenehouse”!
News Nuggets: 7-24-26
Goodman Revival will ramp up touring in 2027 and MORE in NewsNuggets!
News Nuggets: 7-17-26
Asheville, North Carolina and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
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…
The Bishops – “Blessed” (1987)
The Bishops’ 3rd album with Eddie Crook would yield their most popular acapella song, “Blind Bartimaeus”, which would be a song they would sing for the next 14 years. Read all about that, and the rest of the recording in this weeks’ article…
The Bishops – “Can’t Stop Now” (1986)
“Can’t Stop Now” was the Bishops second national release, yielding them their first top 20 song with, “Battle Scarred Soldier”. Read it all about…
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 Bishops – “Stories” (2001)
As we conclude this series on the Bishops, we take a look at their final recording, “Stories”, which has become a pretty iconic recording for the group. Read all about it!
The Bishops – “Great Things” (2000)
After a change in record labels, the Bishops released one of their finest recordings that truly lived up to it’s title…”Great Things”! 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
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
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,...