THE LATEST
Review: “Witness” – Chris Golden
Kyle takes a look at the latest recording from the multi-talented Chris Golden
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...
News Nuggets: 6-26-26
Awards galore and more in NewsNuggets!
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…
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “Old Time Religion” (1997)
Featuring a very similar sound and feel as their last recording, 1997’s “Old Time Religion” would be the final recording for this iteration of the Inspirations. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Thank You Lord” (1996)
In 1996, the Inspirations released “Thank You Lord”, which contained the title song that became one of their biggest charting songs in several years. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “Between Here and Sunset” (1995)
After releasing 2 new recordings in 1993, the Inspirations didn’t release any new music in 1994, but in 1995, they released “Between Here and Sunset”, utilizing a similar picture from their 1992 recording, “Jesus is Coming For Me”. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Cry for the Children” (1993)
In 1993, the Inspirations released 2 new recordings, with “Cry For the Children” released before year’s end. 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…
The Bishops – “Seems Like Only Yesterday” (1995)
While I absolutely love hymns, I am generally not a big fan of hymn recordings, but the Bishops put together an exceptional recording of hymns from the classic, “Red Back Hymnal”. Read all about it…
HISTORY
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
#NewsNuggets: 3-23-18
It’s a coffee world!
#NewsNuggets: 3-16-18
Temporary and eternal rewards highlight this edition of News Nuggets.
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
MTQ Comes to Streaming
One of the last big hold-outs against streaming has joined the digital landscape.
#NewsNuggets EXTRA: 9-30-23
2023 Fan Awards spark controversy, but all is well.
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…
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
So Much to Thank Him For
I saw a Facebook post asking people to share their favorite Thanksgiving song. The first song that popped into my mind was "So Much to Thank Him For" which the Spencers and others have recorded. This is a song I intentionally play this time of year and it's also a...
Are You Growing?
If you've ever commented to a child how much they have grown since you last saw them, you probably saw them beam. Every child wants to get bigger and stronger and, although they don't realize they are growing as they go through their days, they love the realization...
What Kind of a Mark are You Making?
I just want to make a markI just want to touch someone's heartIn this world, Lord Jesus, for YouMay I ever burn with Your fireNever let me lose the desire To make a mark on this world for You This song by the Hoppers was going through my head this morning when I woke...
Getting Past “Poor Me”
I cringe when I see people posting on social media or constantly talking about how lonely they are, how they are no use to anyone, how they don't have any friends, etc. No matter how much people try to convince them that they are wrong, they seem to want to wallow in...
Audio Review: The Booth Brothers – “Take Another Step”
Will a major lineup change affect a long time fan favorite?
NQC 2021: Tuesday
I took in the afternoon showcase as well as the evening concerts at NQC on Tuesday. After a sermon by James Merritt, the rest of the afternoon showcase featured the Southern Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame inductions for 2021. The 2-hour showcase consists of...
For the Weary
"The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out." ~Proverbs 30:1 What a year and a half it's been. It seems like every day I continue to hear about people who are sick or dying. I know many of you have...
#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...
According to Your Word
And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. ~Luke 1:38 I confess that I do not like it when things don't go my way. I may not scream and throw things, but I struggle just the same. I...
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...