Saturday News Roundup #31
In the news
- Canaan Records is offering a free digital download of a complete sampler CD of tracks from Canaan artists. Visit http://www.canaanrecords.com/sampler/index.html and input your email address and the code “FREEGIFT”.
- The Gaither Homecoming Tour is scheduled to make an appearance in Dothan, Alabama on January 30. Impressively, according to this article, the event sold out all 2,800 seats in four hours’ time. (The article also says Bill Gaither is “known in Southern gospel circles as the king of the genre.” Interesting.)
- The court case resulting from the accident that killed Canadian Gospel singer Warren Parker of the Parker Trio has been resolved. The lawyer for the drunk driver that killed Parker and left the scene of the accident was able to get his client probation by persuading the jury that the driver was disoriented and “not coherent enough to register that someone had been killed.”
Also Worth Reading
- On a brighter note, check out Lauren Talley’s coverage of the Talley Trio / Booth Brothers joint concert tour in Norway.
Upcoming Reviews
- November 25: Classic CD – Live from the Alabama Theater (Karen Peck & New River)
- November 28: DVD – Live (Mike LeFevre Quartet)
- December 2: Southern Gospel’s 15 All-Time Favorites Vol. 2
- December 5: A Classic Canaan Christmas (Various Artists)
- December 9: Treasure (Janet Paschal)
- December 12: December (Mercy’s Well)
- December 16: Hymns from Chigger Hill (Chigger Hill Boys & Terri)
- December 19: Destination Heaven (Melody Boys Quartet)
- December 23: Hymns of the Faith (Hayes Family)
- December 26: Ain’t Nobody (Soul’d Out Quartet)
- December 30: The Gospel Sessions (Oak Ridge Boys)
- January 2: Easier to Live (Voices Won)
- January 9: Classic CD – A Tribute to the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither
- January 16: Pensacola Live (Dixie Echoes) – review of CD only for now
- January 23: Classic CD – With Feeling Live (McKameys)
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Cheri Baldwin (Mrs Don Baldwin): Great review! Thanks for sharing. When you “cut your teeth” on southern gospel music, it just stays in your blood. I will be hearing and seeing Gold...
Daniel J. Mount: Tyler – actually, I’m not so sure that I’m right.
I do have moments of lyrical flights of excellence, but I write so much to get something up each day that...
Tyler: Thanks for the affirmation guys! I am honored just to be included on this wonderful blog. Daniel, thanks for the compliment, disregarding the falsity of your statement about my writing...
Daniel J. Mount: “This was the best review I have read in a very long time.” Tyler – looks like you’ve topped anything I wrote lately. Bravo – and maybe I should...
Ben: I was able to see Gold City for the first time in around 4 years last month. I to agree with the statement that Gold City is back and on their way to the top. To me, the blend, chemistry, and...
Linda Vivian: This was the best review I have read in a very long time. Thanks for the time and love that went into this review. It reminded me of my first Gold City concert. They were the first...
Steve Krout: One slight correction, the third song they sang was “He’ll Do It Everytime” off of What A Great Lifestyle. It was an excellent concert…probably the best...
- Parker Jonathan back on the road (17)
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Jenell and Michelle Broom: Discussing last week how much we would like to see and hear you again. Took a chance and Googled your name and found this site. So glad to hear you are back on the road....
- Singing News Fan Awards nominees announced (7)
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Josh: I’m psyched to see the GVB getting some love. It’s a shame they’re no longer eligible for male quartet. Let’s hope David and Michael make the top five. They deserve...
Brad: I really hope “If You Knew Him’ wins song of the year because I think it is the best of several great songs this year. However, I will be surprised if any song other than the...
Matt Baker: let me just say i am so proud of my buddy Dave Ragan for being nominated for 3 awards in just a little over a year on the road!
Andrew S.: It should be interesting to see if the Hoppers continue to have their hold on their annual awards (Mixed Group, Female Vocalist, & Soprano). Am I the only one who found it...
Mary Anne Moon: I’m with you Nick!
Nick Trammell: I’m on board!!
Brian: The Horizon Individual is definitely one to watch. Gaches, Ragan, and Barker are all high-profile candidates and are deserving. I would call Gaches the favorite due to the L5 fan base. I...
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Daniel J. Mount: Oh, I see. Thanks!
Stewart Varnado: Just to note… The typographical errors were only on the first 100 dvds made. I told Bill about it at NQC, and our next orders were precise. So, not to worry about that error...
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Matthew Epperson: Thank you Daniel again for the mention of our concept website. We have recently done some redesigning. We are now accepting video testimonies on the site. Please check it out. We...
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Carolyn Knight: I have been on a Gaither cruise and to 3 concerts. I am beside myself over Guy’s leaving. Can you tell me where Bill & Gloria live in Alexandria? How do they get out of...
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Carl Ramsey: This is great. I hope it starts a trend among trios to go to a quartet. It is the fullest and richest sound in Southern Gospel. I am told by an insider that the percentage of quartets...
Hey Daniel, about the Crossroads thing … Did you try that? All I’m getting is one song by the Mike LeFevre Quartet – “Didn’t It Rain.”
Same here, Daniel. The link promises the sampler CD, but when you sign up, you only get the LeFevre song. Wonder who got their wires crossed?
Same here. Thought is was just me…guess not.
No, I didn’t try that. I’ll have to email a friend there and see what’s up.
We were able privelidged to get to know the Parkers when they sang at the summer camp a few years in a row. He was great—funny. We were shocked to hear of his death.
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