Saturday News Roundup #25 and Open Thread
The 1983 vs. 2003 radio charts survey is still open. There are 164 responses so far—so far, so good! I’ll close the poll some time next week and post an analysis of the results (probably with the raw numbers if anyone wants them).
In the news:
- The Keetons have hired Jim Sheldon as their new baritone singer. Sheldon hails from Danville, KY and had previously sung with the Solid Rock Quartet, the Cokers, and Calvary’s Hill Quartet. Dan Keeton said: “After such an extensive search, it’s refreshing to find someone with a heart like Jim. We’ve tried him out on the folks and people have over-whelming approved! We are honored to have him with The Keetons.”
- I see I’m not alone: Adam Edwards also gives Cross 4 Crowns’ major-label debut 5 of 5 stars.
Here are reviews to look for in the coming weeks (dates subject to change, as I do have several left to write):
- October 14: The First 25 Years (Phil Cross and Friends)
- October 17: DVD - Live at Freedom Hall (Perrys)
- October 21: Live From the Alabama Theatre (Kingsmen)
- October 24: DVD - Your Ticket to Music Hall (Collingsworth Family)
- October 28: Heaven’s Headlines (Keetons)
- October 31: DVD - Personal (Kim Collingsworth)
- November 4: Until Now (Gerald Wolfe) (and yes, that’s Election Day)
- November 7: Reminiscing (Chuck Wagon Gang)
- November 7: DVD - Live in Concert Kings Mountain, NC (Chuck Wagon Gang)
- November 11: A New Day (The Browns)
- November 14: DVD - Caribbean Live (Tribute Quartet)
- November 21: DVD - Hymn Sing 1 and 2 (Liberty Quartet)
- November 28: DVD - Live (Mike LeFevre Quartet)
- December 5: A Classic Canaan Christmas (Various Artists)
- December 12: December (Mercy’s Well)
- December 19: Destination Heaven (Melody Boys Quartet)
- December 26: Ain’t Nobody (Soul’d Out Quartet)
- January 2: Easier to Live (Voices Won)
Finally, consider the comments section an open thread. I figure if I open this up once a week, perhaps we can do a little better keeping the rest of the threads on topic.
I think it’s just fascinating to watch how people...