Saturday News Roundup
Here’s a roundup of assorted news stories from the Southern Gospel scene over the last few days:
- Classic labels returning: It has almost reached epidemic proportions–first Homeland and Canaan, now Spring Hill. The label has returned under new leadership, signing Jason Crabb to a recording contract.
- Dan Keeton has updated his blog with an insightful post on song selection. It should warm the hearts of those who don’t want to see Southern Gospel lose its heritage of great music. It also shows that he’s picked up an unexpected lesson from Ed O’Neal: If your columns are interesting enough, people will check out your music, too.
- The Collingsworth Family will be taping a live video in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March. 8. The interesting aspect of the announcement, though, is that after they tape their main video, they’ll take a break, then start the cameras back up to tape Kim Collingsworth doing a live piano concert and taking requests.
Comment by Brandon & Lisa (February 16, 2008, 11:18 am)
I don’t think I would classify Spring Hill as a classic label. It was a very successful label, but I don’t think it has the history to be considered a classic.
Comment by Chris Unthank (February 16, 2008, 12:42 pm)
It never went anywhere…
Comment by GospelMusicFan (February 17, 2008, 11:16 am)
Another news item you can put in:
Jason Crabb has some dates with the Gaither Homecoming Tour starting in November according to Jason’s schedule on his website: http://www.jasoncrabb.com/main.html
Comment by Quaid (February 18, 2008, 11:11 am)
Dan’s article (actually, both of them) is one (are two) of the best blog postings in a long time. I’ve became a fan of their group without even hearing them.
Comment by johnathan (March 7, 2008, 11:46 am)
The Collingsworth live taping has been cancelled due to weather