Those walking past us were wet…really wet. I tugged my socks off, knowing we would be going through water. I’d rather deal with wet creek walkers instead of wet socks and shoes. As I leaned up against the car and observed the people walking by, our friend began laughing. Almost hysterically. I knew there were…
Hendersonville, TN (October 6th, 2016) – Daywind Instrumental, a division of Daywind Music, is proud to announce the addition of Jeff Stice to its roster of accomplished musicians. Since the age of six, Jeff Stice has had a passion for the piano, one that quickly turned into a passion for Gospel Music. By fifteen, Jeff…
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (September 26, 2016) – During a press conference today, the board of directors of NQC (National Quartet Convention) and the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge announced a five-year contract extension that keeps gospel music’s largest annual event in Pigeon Forge through 2021. “Four years ago, the NQC and the city of Pigeon…
Hendersonville, TN (September 16, 2016) – Fan favorite Tribute Quartet is releasing its sophomore album with Daywind Records. Here for You features a fresh sound honed by multi-Dove Award-winning producer, Wayne Haun, and reflects the best work of the top songwriters in Southern Gospel combined with the powerful quartet vocals of one of the genre’s…
I know Lynn Austin from her book “Candle in the Darkness,” and other titles that keep piling up on my to-read list. Reviews for her fiction pieces have received 5 stars and praise for building emotion and using accurate historical facts; when I happened upon this narrative that retold the journey she took to the…
Southside, Alabama, September 14, 2016 – The Mark Trammell Quartet (MTQ) announces their new CD, Full Sail, is available for pre-order today. Produced by Mark Trammell, Jeff Collins and Trey Ivey (pianist for Legacy Five) this new CD features ten songs from the pen of some of the industry’s greatest writers and classic Gospel songs. …
September 14, 2016 (Nashville, TN) – Ed Harper, iconic Gospel music industry veteran, will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor from the SGMG (Southern Gospel Music Guild) during the 2016 National Quartet Convention In Pigeon Forge, TN. The presentation of the honor will take place during an invitation-only reception on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at the LeConte Center. The announcement was made…
A sunny sky, a light breeze, Gospel Music and the Ozark hills – combined, they are the making of a perfect summer day. Thursday night in Echo Hollow fell under that category, the weather was perfect. Clouds sheltered us from the oppressive heat of the sun and a breeze wafted our way, ah…September had arrived. …
(Columbia, LA)– September 12, 2016 – The McClanahans are very excited to announce that they have signed with Lighthouse Media Group, to take care of their publicity needs. They are a weekend group located in Columbia, Louisiana that currently consists of the following members: Roger McClanahan Sr. & Olga (his wife), son Roger Jr. and…
August, old car, no air-conditioning; what does that spell to you? As we pulled out of the Portland Airport, crossed the river into Washington and stared at Mount Hood from the backseat of a two-door Buick, a nine letter word entered my mind – adventure. Windows down, a local friend (who will remain nameless for…
