May 24
The name “Rowland” is as significant a name in the past 20-30 years of southern gospel as any other, primarily because of the songs written by Kyla Rowland. After traveling and singing for many years herself, Kyla’s son Barry now carries the family tradition on the road, along with his wife, Tammy, and Shawn Rupert, …
Apr 04
When I saw this past weekend that Chris Allman was re-releasing one of his solo albums as a digital download, I knew immediately it was something I wanted to pick up. As an old-school southern gospel harmony fan, I generally am not intrigued much by solo projects, but I make exceptions when it comes to …
Feb 10
Announced in October of last year, the Crabb Family’s reunion tour is in full swing already in 2012. In support of the tour, Together Again is the family’s first project together in several years after the siblings took separate paths of music ministry. I have to disclose that I am not familiar with the family’s …
Dec 28
As promised, here are my personal favorite albums released in 2011. A total of fifty CDs were added to my music collection from this year, and these fifteen found the most time in my car’s CD player. The top three are the only ones that received five-star reviews from me. Which albums stood out to …
Dec 27
It’s that time of the year when every site is making “Best of 2011” lists on every possible subject. Why should this site be an exception? Here are my personal favorite songs released on recordings in 2011. What are some of your favorites? “Heaven Is My Goal” – Kingdom Heirs, We Will Stand Our …
Nov 29
Journey (Libbi Perry Stuffle) This album is a mixture of new songs (with plenty of great guest vocalists) and re-recordings of Perrys songs featuring Libbi. I’m not much for solo records, but the various guest vocalists give each new song the sound of a different group, from mixed quartet to bluegrass trio. I love the …
Nov 28
Lots of great CDs have come across my “desk” lately, and I just don’t have the time to give each the full review they probably deserve. But I want to get something out there, so today and tomorrow, I will give very brief reviews of these projects. Enjoy! Family Ties (Wilburn & Wilburn) With the …
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