by David Bruce Murray | Sep 27, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events, Reviews
My visit to the 2018 National Quartet Convention ended on Wednesday night. I prefer to go for the first three nights to avoid the larger crowds later in the week. I will miss seeing the Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, but I had opportunities...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events, Reviews
(featured photo courtesy of Chip Woods Photography) On Tuesday evening, I arrived in time to hear the (new/revived) Kingsmen. The new/returned vocalists (Chris Jenkins, Chris Bryant, and Alan Kendall) sounded very comfortable on songs they didn’t record...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 26, 2018 | Concert Review, Major Concert Events, Reviews
(featured photo courtesy of Chip Woods Photography) The first Tuesday afternoon showcases at the 2018 National Quartet Convention in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee included a 40-minute “Person To Person” segment featuring Triumphant Quartet. In this setting,...
by Daniel J. Mount | Sep 25, 2018 | History
How long has it been since the good ol’ days? This is almost impossible to quantify, so let’s ask a more specific question. Now and in the past, how close are Southern Gospel’s leading groups to their own good ol’ days? How close are they to the era that everyone...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 25, 2018 | Concert Review, Reviews
In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, we are under threat of rain/thunderstorms during the National Quartet Convention. Monday was relatively tame with only light showers. I spent some time with friends at Dollywood during the day before heading over to the main evening...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 21, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings The McKameys announced their plans to retire from full-time traveling in 14 months, at the end of November 2019. Karen Peck & New River recently completed a five-day tour in Northern Ireland. The Perrys released a concept video for their...
by Kyle Boreing | Sep 18, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Journey Of A Lifetime Produced by Andrew Ball Independent https://www.facebook.com/solidgroundNI/ Format: CD & Digital Release Date: September 22, 2018 Format Reviewed: Digital Preview (provided by artist) Tune-O-Meter: Medium Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5) SONG...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 14, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings McCray Dove announced he is retiring from traveling full-time at the end of 2018. Remaining Dove Brothers dates for 2018 will feature Larry Heustess as well as McCray and Eric Dove. McCray’s long-term plans include serving as pastor of a...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 10, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
(Stow Town Records opted not to provide a review copy in CD or download format to MusicScribe, so this review is based on Spotify’s streaming version.) The Collingsworth Family began touring full-time in 2000. Over the ensuing 18 years, their fans grew to...
by Sony Elise | Sep 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
I woke up this morning with the song “Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary” going through my head. Throughout the day, various lyrics and scriptures have filtered through my brain. I am so thankful that God often brings the perfect words to mind right when I need...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 7, 2018 | News
Gospel Music Happenings This week, The Ball Brothers were featured in a Sports Illustrated article that clears up any confusion folks may have about the gospel group vs. a family of basketball players also named Ball. Click HERE to read it. On a related note, the...
by David Bruce Murray | Sep 5, 2018 | CD Reviews, Reviews
Steve Ladd released a 6-song CD titled No Excuses, No Regrets in 2017, and as the title indicated, Ladd and his record label must have had no regrets with that decision. 2018’s Come Up Clean is also a 6-song collection. Perhaps an annual release of just 6-songs...
