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The Inspirations – “Looking For You” (1978)
“Looking For You” remains one of my all-time favorite studio albums by the Inspirations. Is it one of yours? Read all about it!
News Nuggets: 7-11-25
Two announcements from StowTown and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Old Time Singin'” (1972)
1972’s “Old Time Singin'” embodied all things “Inspirations”, and was a perfect sophomore recording for the Inspirations since signing with Canaan the previous year.
Judas vs. Peter
Then Judas, [Jesus'] betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” Then...
News Nuggets: 7-4-25
Happy Birthday to the US of A and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
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.
The Talleys – “United” (1986)
This 1986 album by the Talleys was arguably one of their greatest and featured one of their best loved hits, “Triumphantly, the Church Will Rise”, as well as several concert favorites. Check it out and soak it all in!
The Talleys – “Work of Heart” (1985)
The Talleys’ success continued with this 1985 release, “Work of Heart”, which yielded their first and only #1 song, “Sweeter as the Days Go By”. Read all about it…
The Talleys – “Wherever I Am” (1984)
The Talleys first major release with Canaan Records yielded Debra Talley’s signature song, “Thinkin’ About Home”, as well as several other hits and favorites. Check out all the details of this outstanding album…
The Inspirations – “Old Time Singin'” (1972)
1972’s “Old Time Singin'” embodied all things “Inspirations”, and was a perfect sophomore recording for the Inspirations since signing with Canaan the previous year.
The Inspirations – “Wake Up in Glory
“Wake Up in Glory” was the Inspirations first official album with Canaan Records and was a highly popular album for the group, producing 2 chart topping songs and several concert favorites. Read all about it…
HISTORY
A Research Project: How Recent Were the Good Ol’ Days?
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...
Album Covers – a dying art?
Good or bad, album covers used to be a part of the music-buying experience….but not so much anymore.
Music Biz Monday: New Recordings with Original Parts
What if you could take an old recording and make a new one?
#tbt Throwback Thursday: Gaither Vocal Band – “Testify”
A look back at a classic Gaither Vocal Band album
The Originals: He Touched Me
Hear the original recording of “He Touched Me.”
100-Year Traditions: Speer Family
100 years of Speers.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
The Convoluted Cathedral Quartet Catalog Condundrum
The Cathedral Quartet is among the most well-loved and respected gospel groups in history. There isn't a quartet singer today who isn't familiar with the rich history of the Cathedrals, and you would be hard pressed to find many fans who don't own at least SOMETHING...
My 2023 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominations
DBM’s 2023 nominations for the SGMA Hall Of Fame.
Are Digital Compilations Pointless?
One side effect of this digital revolution is that every song released is essentially a single. This is where I can’t help but question if compilations are now outdated.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
#NewsNuggets: 8-13-21
NEWS OF THE WEEK Ricky Skaggs invited the Isaacs to join the Grand Ole Opry during their performance at the historic venue on Tuesday. The Isaacs performed an extended set celebrating the release of their new album The American Face. The Gospel Music Association...
Yahweh Is My Strength
Yesterday, someone on Facebook asked for prayer requests. I asked prayer for strength and wisdom. I'm currently reading through Psalms so when I read Chapter 28 this morning, verse 7 caught my eye: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I...
Are You Too Busy?
After a busy week, I am thankful to have a day to be still and know that He is God. I know people who live their lives not having time for God, relationships, or anything else besides what keeps them busy. Sometimes they don't even know what those things are; they...
Don’t Forget to Give Thanks
"If just one soul returns to give thanks for what You've doneThis is my prayer, Lord, let me be the one." ~The Rochesters I expect the majority of people see prayer as a time to present their requests to the Lord, but I wonder how many go back and thank Him when the...
May 2021 Reflections
This month, I turned another year older which, as always, has caused me to do a lot of reflecting. What have I accomplished in my 48 years of life? What does God desire to do in and through me? What character traits do I need to increase in and what sins or habits do...
Glorious Morning!
Glorious morning! Jesus has risen!Death could not hold Him; no stone can seal.Glorious morning! The world has a Savior!He is alive, and His truth is revealed! These lyrics, sung by Sandi Patti, and written by Lari Goss, Gary McSpadden, and Linda Dooley, have been...
We Need Each Other
I could list a number of negative factors that have existed since COVID-19 reared its ugly head, but one of the things that is especially concerning me lately is isolation. It seems as though the introverts have decided that staying home and not seeing anyone is the...
A Sad, All-Too-Common Story
Tom Sullivan grew up in a Christian home and was in church every time the doors opened. At the age of 18, he married his high school sweetheart, a strong Christian woman who had also grown up in a Christian family. Not long after they were married, she became pregnant...
How about You?
In the Bible study Experiencing God, the question was asked, "What did God do to draw you to Himself, specifically?" The answer that popped into my head as I pondered this was a line from an old Happy Goodman Family song: "I came through tribulation. How about you?"...
Pursue Righteousness
Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. ~2 Timothy 2:22 When you think of lust, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is that of a man lusting after a woman, but lust can...
He Brought Me Through
He brought me through Praise God, He brought me through He's done everything my Lord said He would do Through impossibilities, He's given victory He'll do the same for you; He brought me through. (as sung by Gold City on their Pillars of Faith CD) It didn't come to...