Billy Todd passes away
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11 30th, 2008 |
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Stewart Varnado of the Dixie Echoes just sent out a press release announcing that former Dixie Echoes and Florida Boys bass singer Billy Todd passed away this morning:
It is with a heavy heart that I write this email to let you know that my friend and former Florida Boys & Dixie Echoes bass singer,...
Sony’s Thoughts: Creative Thanks
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11 30th, 2008 |
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When I gave the challenge to praise God instead of asking for things, I didn’t realize just how hard it would be. I spend a lot of my “prayer time” on a daily basis praising God for His goodness to me but I guess I never realized how much I ask God for on a daily basis too. Not that...
Daywind on Daywind
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Commentary on
11 29th, 2008 |
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Probably due to the extended holiday weekend, there wasn’t really enough news in SG to call for a Saturday roundup of stories I missed during the week.
So, in light of this discussion I was having with Chris Unthank over whether Crabb Revival is seeking success in the CCM market, I thought I’d...
DVD Review: Live (LeFevre Quartet)
Rating: 4 (of 5)
Average Song Rating: 3.9 (of 5)
Producer: Gus Gaches.
Song List: Must I Go Empty Handed; I Love Him So; Cloud He’s Coming Back On; When I Get Carried Away; Gulty; I Bless Your Name; It Takes Faith; Glory Road; First Day in Heaven; Without Him; How Great Thou Art; Total Praise; In His...
Happy Thanksgiving!
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11 27th, 2008 |
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Happy Thanksgiving!
As I write this, I’m particularly thankful for you. Artist don’t make it far without fans, and blogs don’t make it far without readers. Thank you for making this site a...
Felts replaces Rogers in Cross 4 Crowns
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Changes on
11 27th, 2008 |
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Last night, Crossroads recording artist Cross 4 Crowns sent out a press release that Matt Felts is replacing Dallas Rogers at the tenor slot in Cross 4 Crowns. Dallas Rogers’ doctor had put him on complete vocal rest, forcing him to leave the group. Matt Felts, who till now sang tenor for the possibly...
Greater Vision CD receives honor
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11 26th, 2008 |
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The staff of the Gospel Music Channel named Greater Vision’s CD Not Alone as being one of the year’s top 10 Christian releases. This enters the CD in a contest for the fan favorite. The contest is open for anyone to vote; let’s put a Southern Gospel album at the top of the list!
Voting...
Happy 80th, Lily Weatherford!
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11 25th, 2008 |
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When I interviewed Weatherfords baritone Cody Boyer a few weeks ago, he mentioned that Lily Fern Weatherford would be having her 80th birthday on the 25th. (I confirmed the date in the Singing News Sourcebook). That’s today.
While I’m hesitant to post her email address here, it is on the...
Classic CD Review: Live from the Alabama Theatre (Karen Peck & New River)
Rating: 4.5 stars (of 5)
Average Song Rating: 4 stars (of 5)
Song List: The Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn; He’s Sending Miracles; Visions of Heaven; They Shall Walk With Me in White; Wherever the Wind Blows; God Still Answers Prayers; Daddy’s Home; Over in the Gloryland; In the Name of Jesus;...
Clarification on Canaan sampler
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11 24th, 2008 |
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In Saturday’s Roundup post, I mentioned a free sampler Canaan Records is offering. After noting the confusion over people who went to the page and only got one song, I emailed Emily Higinbotham for a clarification.
She replied that the link I gave earlier was somewhat confusing. What you would need to...
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