What does it mean to live and walk by faith? If you have the Whisnants new CD, Walk of Faith, you’ll hear a definition in every song. Whether it is learning not to worry, witnessing to a friend or embracing how much God loves you – the whole project sums up the very subject. A…
CD Review: As We Speak – Greater Vision
Greater Vision’s 2015 release, As We Speak, is a combination of refreshing music and lyrics that are challenging, meaningful and encouraging. Each song enhances the sound that makes Greater Vision so beloved among their fans; whether it’s a rich orchestra behind a ballad like “This Is Mercy” or a rousing tune like “Preacher, Tell Me…
CD Review: Home For Christmas – Mark Trammell Quartet and Whisnants
Home For Christmas was released in November 2014 by The Whisnants and Mark Trammell Quartet as the group’s first joint recording together. There are twelve songs on this CD: four from the Whisnants, four from MTQ and four where both groups sing together. This project combined traditional with modern, family harmony with quartet singing and…
CD Review: This Is What It’s All About – Mark Bishop
I purchased my copy of this CD the first weekend Mark Bishop had it with him on the road over Memorial Day Weekend in Carnesville, Georgia. Since then, I’ve listened to this project more times than I can count and am here to say that Mark is still writing great songs and recording tasteful music…
CD Review: Unashamed – Brian Free and Assurance
You have seen the story in the March issue of the Singing News Magazine, you’ve heard the new single “Say Amen” on the radio and maybe you’ve even submitted your testimony for Daywind’s “Say Amen” contest for a chance to be the storyline in the new concept video. Or maybe you haven’t seen or heard…
CD Review: Quartet Style – Booth Brothers
“We cut a record!” Michael Booth exclaimed, holding up a CD with enthusiasm at the end of one of the most anticipated concerts this year. (2013) When the Booth Brothers and Gene McDonald came together at the Memphis Quartet Show and sang as the “Booth Brothers Quartet” earlier this June, fans eagerly awaited this new…
CD Review: Revival – Karen Peck and New River
August 27, 2013 marks the official release date of Karen Peck and New River’s new project, Revival. Since the trios start in 1991, KPNR has soared on the wings of success with three Grammy Award Nominations, five consecutive #1 songs over the past four years and two GMA Dove Awards for the their 2011 release,…
CD Review: Hymns and Harmony – The Whisnants
To one generation, hymns relive memories of the past. To another, they are a new sound just discovered. On the Whisnant’s Hymns and Harmony CD, they are both. In 2012 the Whisnants released a project titled “Hymns and Harmony.” The idea for this recording originated in a conversation between the Whisnants and Greater Vision –…
CD Review: For All He’s Done – Greater Vision
In April of 2013, Greater Vision released their new CD For All He’s Done…within it, are some of the most beautiful words you will ever hear. In a proper review, I’d outline Greater Vision’s history and all the ways their successful career in Southern Gospel Music has had fans sitting on the edge of their…
CD Review: 4 Strings – Michaela Brown
With a rat-tat-tat-tat of the cymbals and a swift kick to the drum, 4 Strings from Michaela Brown begins a journey through a series of violin solos that will steal your attention from everything else around you. Released in 2011 as Michaela’s premiere instrumental project, the variety of music within this project spins together a…