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Boarding directions are heard over a loudspeaker in the background. A heavy engine rumbles into the station. Adam Crabb’s harmonica calls “shotgun” on the front seat as the brakes release and we start...

Kim Hopper - I Just Wanted You To Know

I Just Wanted You To Know is Kim Hopper’s first solo release for the revived Canaan Records label. Label head Dave Clark and Kim produced a mix of Southern Gospel, Inspirational and Country styles that...

Mark Trammell Trio - Always Have A Song

When you hear Always Have A Song for the first time, you’ll notice several Greater Vision parallels. There’s the characteristic lyrical phrasing of “I Know That I Know,” the melodic lines of “If God Said...

Talley Trio - Life Goes On

The Talley Trio sought advice at each step from their Internet friends while making Life Goes On.

Greater Vision - Not Alone

Not Alone features six songs by Greater Vision’s prolific singer/songwriter, Rodney Griffin, including one co-written with Babbie Mason (“You Were Faithful Yesterday”). A Marty Funderburk/Steve Marshall...

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Dream On

Dream On is offered in two varieties. The CD includes 14 songs recorded in the studio, plus one live cut. The DVD consists of concert footage filmed in Chicago, interviews and other off-stage clips. Jessy...

Mercy's Well - December: Hymns Where The Story Began

Mercy’s Well returns to the minimalist structure that worked so well for their 2006 Hymns CD: Three voices. Three instruments. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” begins ordinarily enough, but the melody takes...

Gold City - Moment of Truth

There’s never been a Gold City vocal configuration that I haven’t loved...Ivan, Brian, Mike and Tim? Loved ‘em! David, Mark, Jay and Tim? Fantastic! Johnathan, Jay, Danny and Tim? Wow! Today's line-up...

Legacy Five - God's Been Good

Legacy Five delivers more of what we’ve come to expect from one of America’s favorite quartets. This recording displays their best four-part quartet blend to date.

Monroe Hopper, Brother Of Claude Hopper, Passes Away

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:38:00 GMT

Monroe Archer Hopper, 86, of 1588 Mineral Springs Road, graduated to his heavenly home Friday, May 17, 2013. Monroe was the brother of Claude Hopper of The Hoppers.

Mark Trammell Quartet Welcomes New Tenor Vocalist

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

GREAT NEWS!!!!! On his 26th birthday, Dustin David Black has accepted the position as the new tenor vocalist for Mark Trammell Quartet! Dustin is from Saginaw, Michigan, and will soon become a "southern...

Three Bridges, Elliot McCoy Welcomes New Grandbaby

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:16:00 GMT

Elliot McCoy, manager and Baritone singer for the Award winning Gospel group Three Bridges has announced the addition of his 13th grandchild. Little Ellie was born on May 13, 2013.

Little Jimmy Taylor Passes Away, Arrangements Announced

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:36:00 GMT

According to the Little Jimmy Taylor & The Campbells Facebook page, Little Jimmy Taylor has passed away due to health complications. Arrangements have also been announced.

Fans Experience Jeff & Sheri Easter’s Homecoming

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:23:00 GMT

The Lewis Family Homeplace teamed with hundreds of fans each night for the Jeff & Sheri Easter Homecoming in Lincolnton, Ga. They gathered at the historic site honoring the legacy of America's First Family...

Southern Gospel, Missions Work With Back Home And The King's Heralds!

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:27:00 GMT

Jimmy and Jennifer Layne, also known as “Back Home,” from Nashville, Tennessee, have committed to donate a portion of the profits from their new CD to the Marcelly’s Dream project with Church of God World...

2013 Singing News Fan Awards Second Round Voting Results- TOP FIVE Finalists Announced!

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:52:00 GMT

The second round of voting for the 2013 Singing News Fan Awards, the Southern Gospel Industry's PREMIERE fan-voted awards, is now over and the readers of Singing News Magazine have cast their votes for...

UPDATE: Saturday, May 11, 9am Central- Tracy Stuffle Health Updates(Stroke)

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT

On January 21st, around 10pm, Tracy Stuffle, of the Perrys, was taken to the emergency room after having a stroke. We will post all updates as we receive them here, so please check back often.

Larry Strickland Announces Major Changes For Palmetto State Quartet

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:58:00 GMT

Larry Strickland, owner of Palmetto State Quartet, has announced a major change for the legendary quartet. It was announced today that the popular vocal ensemble will undergo a name change in the coming...

Ray Dean Reese Health Update

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:12:00 GMT

On August 17, 2011, Ray Reese of The Kingsmen Quartet announced that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In October of 2011, Ray underwent surgery for the cancer and shortly thereafter began treatments.

Derrick Selph Steps Down As Baritone From Brian Free & Assurance

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:16:00 GMT

Brian Free & Assurance Baritone singer, Derrick Selph, has announced that he is stepping down from the group to spend more time with his wife and children.

Daywind Publishing and Ricky Free Enter Into Exclusive Songwriting Agreement

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:36:00 GMT

Daywind Music Group is pleased to announce the signing of Ricky Free to its roster of exclusive songwriters. Ricky has 15 years and 3000 shows under his belt as a professional drummer, and many album and...

Naomi Sego Announces A Return To Music

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:20:00 GMT

Naomi & the Segos have announced that they are now filling their calendar for the summer and fall months of 2013. Over the last two years Naomi has battled with sickness that forced her to have to decline...

Randall Franks Receives Independent Country Music Hall of Fame Induction

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:50:00 GMT

Southern Gospel Music Association publicist, Randall Franks, former member of the Marksmen Quartet, and first ever fiddle player for Jeff & Sheri Easter, has been nominated into the Independent Country...

"Crossing Chilly Jordan", From The Blackwood Brothers, One Of 25 Recordings Selected For Library Of Congress

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:03:00 GMT

The Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, recently announced the selection of 25 sound recordings to the registry, including the song, "Crossing Chilly Jordan", from the Blackwood Brothers.

iTickets.com Selected As National Quartet Convention Official Event Admissions Agency

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:36:00 GMT

The National Quartet Convention officially announced the selection of iTickets as their event admissions partner. This year marks the 56th Annual National Quartet Convention.

SGMA Class of 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:04:00 GMT

The Southern Gospel Music Association’s (SGMA) Induction Committee Chairman, Dr. Jim Goff, announced today the 2013 Inductees to the SGMA Hall of Fame. The 2013 Induction Ceremony and Singing News Fan...

Vote For The Red Roots In American Bible Challenge "Fan Favorite" Contest- Help Their Charity, "Home Of Grace"!

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:31:00 GMT

The American Bible Challenge, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy on GSN, announced that the show will be awarding an additional $10,000 to the favorite charity of the team that receives the most votes as Fan Favorite.

Gospel Legend, George Beverly Shea, Passes Away At 104

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:47:00 GMT

George Beverly Shea, 104, of Montreat, North Carolina, soloist of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), died this evening(April 16th) following a brief illness.