This new preview video popped up in my Youtube feed today, promoting the June 30 release of "The Best Of The Crabb Family."I suppose I did see this coming. Much like the Best Of The Cathedrals video that came out after they retired, Bill Gaither is making a video paying tribute to a group that made an impact on the Southern Gospel Music world. Granted, The Crabbs were not around nearly as long ...
More >
Gaither To Release "Best Of The Crabb Family" Video
Crossroads Music Puts Up Previews Of New Releases
-
Artist:
-
Album:When You Look At Me
Crossroads Music has released previews of tracks from three upcoming releases: one from the Crist Family entitled Declaration, another from the Kingdom Heirs called When You Look At Me, and Archie Watkins' debut solo album, Amazing Grace.I'm especially looking forward to picking up a copy of the new KH one. Their last major release was in 2007, and this one will be a winner if it's anything lik...
More >
Happy Easter!
Isn't it awesome to know we serve a Savior that arose from the grave on this day so many years ago? Hallelujah!The song that's been running through my head all day fits this day so well: "Celebrating Resurrection Morning" by Cross 4 Crowns. Listen to it and rejoice in the fact of Christ's resurrection!
More >
The New GVB: "I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary"
-
Artist:The New GVB
Hat tip goes to Kyle Boreing for this.For all those who still think Michael English was a bad replacement for Guy Penrod, check out this recent clip of the group. English's vocals these days are sounding as good as they did his first time around with the GVB. I think I may even prefer this new lineup's version to the one with Guy!Needless to say, this excites me all the more to hear it in person a
More >
Pray For The Kelso Family
From a Dove Brothers newsletter sent out today:Official Press Release (Bladenboro, North Carolina)Dove Brothers Early this morning we received a call that our piano player, Jerry Kelso's son was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Brandon Kelso, age 22 was riding on his motorcycle and a car pulled out in front of him. It was said that the road conditions were wet which may have lead to ...
More >
New Piano Player For The Kingsmen?
-
Artist:
Hat tip goes to Brandon Coomer for this one.According to this post at the Singing News Forums, the 17-year old pianist that has been traveling with The Kingsmen for several months, Cody McVey, was introduced as the official Kingsmen pianist. With him comes a bit of Kingsmen history; Cody was the final student of the late Anthony Burger.What does this mean for the return of The Kingsmen band? Well,
More >
Joint Album Review: Liberty Quartet - Amazed
Contributors:Daniel J. Mount (www.SouthernGospelBlog.com) Wes Burke (Burke’s Brainwork) Aaron Swain (Swain’s Musings) 1. Amazed at the ChangeAaron: The album with a slightly slow, country-style tune. Sounds like something out of The Kingdom Heirs’ songbook. Nice way to open up the project.2. Keep MeWes: This is a nice midtempo song with a slightly progressive edge to it. The harmonies are n
More >
Top Tens For The SN Fan Awards Announced
-
Artist:
The Singing News announced who the top ten artists are in each voting category today. It's always fun to look at the list and guess at who will win each award at the next NQC. My predictions for the winner are as follows:Favorite Artist of the YearBooth Brothers - They swept the Fan Awards last year, they continue to be successful, and there's no reason why not!Brian Free & AssuranceErnie Haase...
More >
The Dove Brothers Have A Surprise...
-
Artist:
... but they aren't "letting the cat out of the bag yet," says McCray Dove. He says it will be an exciting thing that other artists have thought about doing lately as well.My guess? The Dove Brothers will start touring with a live band. With all the buzz about the Band Of Gold sometimes touring with Gold City, as well as EHSSQ's recent gig with a band, it wouldn't surprise me in the least. It's al
More >
CD Mini-Review: Legacy Five - Decade
-
Artist:
-
Album:Decade
More >
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound with a band?
-
Artist:Ernie Haase
Ernie Haase says on his blog that the group did have a live band with them at a recent concert date. I'll have to check Youtube later to see whether anyone got video footage.I'd imagine it'd be a similar setup to what they have at their Homecoming dates; split tracks, with instruments like bass guitar and drums being live, as well as piano, of course. Although, I wonder if they throw guitar int...
More >
Legacy Five Releases "Decade" Project
-
Artist:
Hello, all. It's been quite a while since my last post, but there's really been nothing going on that I could add anything meaningful to. I'd encourage you to scroll down the page to the blogroll to see what the other guys have had to say lately!Today marks the release of the 10th Anniversary project of Legacy Five. They've released a two-disc project in which the group has put together the ori...
More >
New Baritone For The Perrys
Just one day after the announcement of Nick Trammell's departure from the group, Libbi Stuffle announced The Perrys' new baritone vocalist in the latest edition of their newsletter:As many of you know, Nick Trammell our baritone resigned this past weekend from the group. He has been a part of our group for two and a half years. We love Nick and Jessica and we wish them all the best in their fut...
More >
Nick Trammell Resigns From The Perrys
-
Artist:
It would seem the personnel change bug has bitten Southern Gospel Music once again here recently. From The Perrys' newsletter today:CHANGES FOR THE PERRYSNick Trammell has tenured his resignation to the Perrys. Trammell joined the group as baritone vocalist in August of 2006."I would like to thank all of those who have supported and loved me over the past two-and-a-half years," says Nick. "I do...
More >
Legacy Five Announces 10th Anniversary Project
From the L5 newsletter:"We're excited to announce that the "Decade... A Celebration Of Our 10th Year" CD will be available soon. This two CD set includes 10 original recordings plus those same songs re-recorded with new tracks and vocals... and as a bonus, there are 3 more songs never recorded by L5.Song titles are: I'm Feeling Fine, Joy, Vessel Of Mercy, I Found Grace, The Prettiest Flowers, Stro
More >
Arhcie Watkins Resigns From The Inspirations
-
Artist:
Daniel Mount got it partly right ; Archie is leaving The Inspirations. However, he is not retiring completely. Check out this press release from the Singing News:Archie Watkins Resigns From Inspirations Quartet Long-time tenor and founding member of the Inspirations Quartet, Archie Watkins, has announced his resignation after 45 years on the road with the group. Watkins informed Singing News
More >
New Lead Vocalist For N'Harmony
In a surprising move, Shane Dunlap released this statement today:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEN'Harmony Announces New Lead SingerNashville, TN - N'Harmony is pleased to announce the addition of fan favorite Josh Feemster as the new lead vocalist for the group. "We are honored to have Josh joining us in our ministry", states Shane Dunlap. "He is one of the finest singers in gospel music today and we loo...
More >
CD Review: The Telestials - I Can Call Jesus
Rating:3.5 Producer: Michael SykesLabel: New Wine RecordsWebsite: www.telestials.com1. I Wanna Go There - A strong country sound kicks off the opening track of the project. The featured vocalist's style fits the sound well. I found myself having to hit the skip button halfway into the first verse. I am sure that whoever wrote this song can come up with something more original than "Howdy" over ...
More >
