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Crabb Revival - Runaway Train
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.
CONCERT CORRECTION: Bill Bailey's North Louisiana Gospel Music Weekend, March 1-3
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:58:00 GMT
It has come to Singing News' attention that an error was published in the Concert Billboard for Bill Bailey's North Louisiana Gospel Music Weekend, March 1-3, 2012.
Driven Quartet To Headline Tornado Relief Concert
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:03:00 GMT
A few weeks ago, several homes on Piney Mountain Church Road in Ellenboro, North Carolina were destroyed by a rare winter tornado. On Saturday, February 18 at Ellenboro Elementary School, the Foothills...
J.D. Sumner Quartet Show Announced
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:08:00 GMT
A new major annual Southern Gospel event, the J.D. Sumner Quartet Show, will be launched at this location on June 19-22, 2013. Gospel Quartet music returns home to Memphis in a new auditorium which was...
C&C Music Group Reaches Agreement with Lynda Randle
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:51:00 GMT
C&C Music Group is proud to announce the signing of artist Lynda Randle to their talent roster. For the past 13 years Lynda Randle has reached the world with her music and testimony through her appearances...
Oak Ridge Boys To Receive 2012 SGMA James D. Vaughan Impact Award
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT
The multi-award winning Oak Ridge Boys, will receive the 2012 James D. Vaughan Impact Award on October 3 during a special ceremony at Dollywood at the Southern Gospel Music Association’s (SGMA) annual...
Singing News Launches New Weekly Southern Gospel Chart
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:44:00 GMT
Singing News is launching a new, “spin-based” Top 10 Southern Gospel weekly chart! The first “published” chart appears today, January 26, 2012 at SingingNews.com.
The Melody Boys Quartet Announce Retirement
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:26:00 GMT
The Melody Boys Quartet (TMBQ), one of America's longest operating male quartets in gospel music, makes their official retirement announcement, effective New Year's Eve, 2012.
Singing News February Issue- DIGITAL EDITION- Now Available!
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:03:00 GMT
Every month, in addition to the print edition of Singing News Magazine, we publish a DIGITAL edition of the magazine. Inside of the digital issue, you can view and read the entire magazine right on your...
Jason Crabb Featured On Country Music Chat
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:09:00 GMT
Jason Crabb rang in the New Year with a Twitter chat with Country Music Chat, reaching 1.4 million people. During the chat on Monday, January 2, 2012, Crabb discussed current projects, and also talked...
Joyful Noise Soundtrack, Featuring Karen Peck, Debuts At #1
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:02:00 GMT
WaterTower Music's soundtrack to Alcon Entertainment's and Warner Bros. Pictures' Joyful Noise debuts this week at #1 on Billboard's Soundtrack Chart, featuring Southern Gospel artist, Karen Peck.
Stephen Ball, Of The Ball Brothers, To Leave Group
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:26:00 GMT
A couple of years ago we requested your prayers for Stephen and explained his hearing condition. After struggling with constant migraines over the past several months, he is resigning from the Ball Brothers....
Cracker Barrel Founder, Dan Evins, Passes Away
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:58:00 GMT
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. extends condolences to the family of Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dan (Danny) W. Evins and expressed sadness at the loss of the man who first conceived of a restaurant...
Poet Voices Return To Touring In 2012
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:25:00 GMT
In 1991, Gospel Music songwriter, Phil Cross formed Poet Voices. Gospel Music fans quickly fell in love with the music and message presented by this unique new artist. Over the years the group became...
Singing News Fan Awards Return To Dollywood for 2012-13.
Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:04:00 GMT
Singing News has announced that its 2012 and 2013 Singing News Fan Awards will take place at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. This builds on a two-year relationship whereby Singing News and its sister...
Bill Daughn, Father-In-Law Of Tim Lovelace, Passes Away- Please Pray
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:58:00 GMT
Tim Lovelace sent us this message, and requests continued prayer for the family during this tough time
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Autographed Aprons Giveaway- WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:45:00 GMT
The August 2011 issue of Singing News Magazine featured Ernie Haase & Signature Sound on the cover, sporting unique aprons from Casey's Cookies, a company designed to train and employ the disabled. During...
UPDATE: Jan 12- 10am"Lady Mull" of Mull's Singing Convention dies at age 85
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:35:00 GMT
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Mull, also known as "Lady Mull" to the local gospel music community. She and her late husband, J. Bazell Mull broadcast their musical program, "The...
Evan Pitchers, Of The Lesters, To Leave Group
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:04:00 GMT
Evan Pitchers, son of Dan & Ginger Pitchers, has decided that he will be leaving the Lesters to begin giving private drum lessons, and to also continue his college education.
Karen Peck Featured On "Joyful Noise" Soundtrack
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:02:00 GMT
Southern Gospel artist, Karen Peck, was recently honored with a part in the new movie from Alcon Entertainment and Warner Brothers Pictures, "Joyful Noise". The musically driven story features new and...
Steve Richardson, Writer Of "Daystar", Passes Away
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:12:00 GMT
Steve Lee Richardson, 64, of Bloomington, passed away January 7, 2012. He was born October 9, 1947, in Bloomington to Leon and Edith Galyan Richardson. Steve is most widely known as the songwriter for...
