At this time of year, it seems that nothing can compete with the games, (World Series, football, etc) … except, Brian Free and Assurance!!! These guys rolled into Lifepoint Church in Lebanon, Missouri, and it just happened to be the night of a big game between Lebanon and Springfield High School football – and to…
Cd Review – Red Roots
Red Roots have been making a splash in Southern Gospel Music with their Country/Bluegrass sound and family harmony. With their current single, Lord, I’m Listening, climbing up the Singing News Charts, this trio from Mississippi is making their mark, which if you read the review below, is a good one. Musically, there is a strong…
Mark Trammell Quartet – Packing The Power Into Two Hours
Well, the time has come – my first concert since NQC! To where did my travels take me? – The First Presbyterian Church of Du Quoin, Illinois. And to whom did these travels take me to see? – The Mark Trammell Quartet! Climbing the steep cement steps that lead to the sanctuary entrance, I immediately…
Hear My Heart by Sheri Easter
In her book, Hear My Heart, Sheri Easter, recording artist and author, shares her life story and battle through breast cancer. In these pages, you will find what carried Sheri through that trial (and many others as well), a family’s love and her full dependence and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. At the young…
Up On This Ridge
Hey Everyone – I wanted to share this GREAT video from Channing Eleton, part of my Steve Hurst Family. Channing is a genuine, sincere person who loves the Lord! This is best viewed in HD, (720p or 1080p), and is the Official Music Video for ‘Up On This Ridge’…from the Channing Eleton CD, ‘Summer…
Jeff’s Favorite Hankie
Another group that I had the privilege of catching up with at NQC was none other than 2011’s Favorite Traditional Quartet of the Year – Triumphant Quartet! Eric Bennett and Jeff Stice were very kind enough to take the time to chat with me about their new project, Songs of The Heart, and tell us…
Mayberry Insights from Southern Gospel’s Goober
Thursday evening we caught up with the person who is bringing back the double-breasted suit, Pat Barker, bass singer for the Mark Trammell Quartet. I noticed right away that it was “group suit night” – which makes me wonder, how does Pat always manage to look so dapper? In this clip, Pat shares how he…
Red Roots Run Deep – NQC 2011
If you are a Singing News subscriber, you have certainly noticed the full page ads featuring the Red Roots. I was curious about this new trio, so I tracked them down to hear their performance in the Featured Artists Showcase. I was not disappointed! After the showcase, I went back into the Convention Hall and…
A Visit with Brian Free – NQC 2011
While at Convention, I found several artists who were kind enough to take the time to chat with me and answer a few questions. In this clip, we are talking with Brian Free. As you can imagine, crowds were heavy in the Convention Hall, so the background noise can be a distraction at times. Thank…
Picture of the Day – NQC Part 1
Once again we capture another priceless expression from our beloved Michael Booth – aka Tenor of the Year! What is Michael doing??? Post your answer in the comment’s section!