The Gaither Vocal Band lineup of David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Mark Lowry, and Bill Gaither is probably the most popular of all the iterations of the gospel super-group. While many, including me, appreciate the amazing vocal abilities of the Michael English/Terry Franklin lineup, among others, the addition of David Phelps to Guy Penrod was a …
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Jun 30
Album Review: Grace Says (Kingsmen)
The latest release by the Kingsmen, Grace Says, is the first with the current lineup of vocalists, since the return of Randy Crawford to the quartet. The sound of the Kingsmen has always been defined by their tenors, and that is still the case today. Harold Reed has been with the group long enough so …
Jun 16
Album Review: The Only Way (Greater Vision)
One of the most anticipated releases of 2011 is Greater Vision’s first mainstream label release because of the return of the group’s original tenor vocalist, Chris Allman. 20+ years ago, Southern Gospel fans were introduced to an upcoming trio featuring 2 established artists, powerhouse vocalist, Gerald Wolfe and ‘Quartet-man’, Mark Trammell, along with newcomer, Chris …
Jun 15
Album Review: God Makes No Mistakes (Inspirations)
In 2008, after nine consecutive albums with the same vocal lineup, a period of transition began for the Inspirations. Most impactful on the sound, of course, was the exit of original tenor Archie Watkins. Three years later, three fourths of the vocal lineup has changed, with longtime bass Mike Holcomb being the only mainstay. Each …
Jun 13
Album Review: Treasures (Mark Trammell Quartet)
The Mark Trammell Quartet’s latest offering, Treasures, is a table project composed of songs previously recorded by the Cathedral Quartet. It seems Cathedrals tributes have been en vogue lately, but this particular project differentiates itself enough to be a worthwhile addition to any gospel music lover’s collection. The songs selected for the project span multiple …
Jun 06
Concert Review: Mark Trammell Quartet
My church had the great pleasure of hosting the Mark Trammell Quartet this past Saturday, June 4th. It was not exactly normal circumstances for the group, as their bus’s transmission went out, rendering them with Mark’s personal vehicle pulling a U-Haul trailer. I’m sure the quartet was more weary than usual under the circumstances, but …
Jun 01
Album Review: The Best Of Jessica King – Work Of Heart
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Jessica King busted onto the Southern Gospel Charts with her hit song, “Keep Me In Your Will”. This new project from Daywind Records includes that hit song, as well as her other hits including “Come Spring”, “You Don’t Have To Bear Your Burdens Alone” …
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