WOW I am Back

No, Southern Gospel did not die nor did I! I know it has been a long time since I have been on to up date this thing, but life has been extremely busy for me and my friends. Many things have happened this past few month's in the SG world! So, I won't bore you with things you may know already!

~ Steve Ladd leaves Gold City
~Jonathan Wilber leaves Gold City
~Greater Vision, Booth Brothers, Legacy Five are doing a new CD called Jubilee
~Mark Lowery, David Phelps, Michael English re-joins the Gaither Vocal band. Bill Gaither and Wes Hampton stayed to make the five man team.


~~~~SOON~~~~coming in a few day's is a concert review of a group based out of Jay County, Indiana called TURNAROUND! I am excited and find it an honor to do this review for my dear dear friend Brock the founder of TURNAROUND! Also, I have a interview with Brock and some music clips to post as well!

GVB(Gaither Vovcal Band) News!

Well according to gaiter.com Guy Penrod will not be returning as I thought. Neither will wait hang on lets just give you the press release. You will be thrilled all you old and new Gaither fans.

01.13.09 2009 Brings Revolutionary New Direction for the Gaither Vocal Band
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1/13/09 (Alexandria, Indiana) - With mixed emotions and tremendous optimism about the future, Gaither Music Group announces major personnel changes for the Gaither Vocal Band, including the return of some of the group's best-loved alumni.After more than 14 years as the Gaither Vocal Band's lead singer, Guy Penrod will now begin a new journey. Bill Gaither is delighted to announce today that Guy is pursuing a new direction as a solo artist. It is a bittersweet transition as Penrod will miss sharing the stage with his comrades and he will be greatly missed.Bill Gaither states, "I am losing a lead singer, but I am not losing a friend. I am extremely grateful for the incredible contribution he has made to the Gaither Vocal Band's legacy." Guy Penrod has said in response, "My years with the Gaither Vocal Band have been among the most glorious of my life. Now, though, with the Band continuing in strength and me tackling the new challenge of a solo career, we can all serve our God even more powerfully in the days to come."As Gaither has stated at various times of transition, "You never replace a group member... you simply find a fresh, new direction." And with that philosophy at heart, Bill Gaither has gone far beyond simply replacing his long-time lead singer. He has completely recreated the Gaither Vocal Band, now expanding the size of the group from four members to five and bringing back an all-star cast of voices from the Vocal Band's rich legacy of talent. Effective immediately, the new roster for the five-member Gaither Vocal Band will be: Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Michael English and Mark Lowry. Mark Lowry will complete all his previously scheduled solo engagements through April 2009 and will appear with the Gaither Vocal Band at every available opportunity during this transition, beginning with the Gaither Caribbean Cruise on February 22.Marshall Hall, who has sung with the group since 2004, will no longer serve as the group's baritone and will be missed dearly by his friends both on and off the stage. He is a talented singer and producer, as well as an experienced worship leader, who will undoubtedly enjoy a solid future building on the experience gained during his five remarkable years with the Gaither Vocal Band.The public's overwhelming early response to the January 20th release of The Gaither Vocal Band Reunion DVD, as well as the group's 2009 Grammy nomination, has already begun what could be the group's most unforgettable season yet. The first live concert of 2009 will take place January 29 in Huntsville, Alabama, and tickets are still available. For more 2009 concert dates visit http://www.gaither.com/ and click on the 'Tickets' banner. Introducing... your brand new Gaither Vocal Band!
Press release by Emily SutherlandGaither Music Group1/13/08

Also on the way is a CD Review on Dream On both DVD and CD by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Quartet! Stay Tuned.

Guy Penrod Takes a Sabbatical?

(10/2/08 - Alexandria, Indiana) Gaither Music announced today that Gaither Vocal Band lead singer, Guy Penrod, will be taking a sabbatical from the Homecoming Tour for a few weeks. He has been singing and traveling full-time with the Gaither Vocal Band since 1994 and his faithfulness throughout that time is being honored with some much-deserved rest and personal time. Guy will spend these weeks resting, enjoying his family and recharging physically, emotionally and spiritually.The Vocal Band will be assisted by distinguished GVB alumni Mark Lowry and David Phelps, as well as young vocal sensation, Jason Crabb, who will alternately cover Guy's vocal part during the next few weeks. As always, the Gaither organization is committed to creating an unparalleled concert experience for ticket holders and anticipates that these three gifted artists will contribute an extraordinary element to the Homecoming program during Guy's temporary absence."Guy has a tremendous following of friends and fans around the world who care about his well-being," Bill Gaither expressed, "So the Homecoming family extends our sincere thanks in advance for fans' support of this decision to give our friend some time off.""Guy is more than a big voice on whom the Vocal Band relies heavily," he added. "He is first a father, husband and friend and honestly, this time of rest was my idea because I love him and I know that our busy lives rarely offer the opportunity to look after our own needs. I look at this sabbatical as a gift that will refresh Guy and help him keep his body and spirit strong for the years to come."

Kirk Talley's New CD

Kirk Talley has well just put out his net project I think he has ever done. I listened to it on http://www.sogospelnews.com/. I believe this project is great. The title is: Beyond Words. This is his most up beat CD he has ever done. Now nothing can compare to Hallelujah Praise The Lamb or Gimme Gimme Take Take World or Let Me Introduce You to Jesus. Those songs are untouchable. Kirk is still hitting good notes. His range has dropped a lot but he is still a powerful singer.

He is what Krik had to say,"Brand New Project- BEYOND WORDS Kirk says " I am so excited about this release. I finally was able to find songs that encompasses a little bit of every style that I like. Beyond Words has to be my favorite CD released to this date. I think it's the most upbeat project that I have done in a long time. If you aren't moved by "When His Presence Fills This Place", you need a check up! It's the most awesome ballad I have sung in years. I just wish I had written it! Songs Include:Beyond Words,Love Is Strong,I'm Glad,When His Presence Fills This Place,Scarlet Ribbon of Redemption,Keep Puttin One Foot In Front of the Other,Oh How Excellent,Faithful, He Won't Take Back One Promise,Nothing Shall Separate Me,Garden of Grace

Signature Sound, Mercy's Mark, Crystal River, and Journeymen Quaret Becoming N'Harmony.

N'Harmony
Tenor- Brent Mitchell of Mercy's Mark Quartet
Lead- Shane Dunlap of Signature Sound and N'Harmony
Baritone- Chris Whitaker of Won by One and Crystal River
Bass- Will Van Wyngarden of Journeymen Quartet

These great singers have brought out N'Harmony once again. Shane a former member of N'Harmony of ten years left to join Ernie Haase and Gary Jones in Signature Sound. Now six years later there back out of the grave. Shane said,"I have been thinking about a return for a long time, but I wanted to find the right guys with the same exact goals."

I think this is a good line up. I have heard there stuff on there myspace page.

For more info or scheduling contact nharmonysings@gmail.com. You can also visit N'Harmony's brand new myspace page with clips of the new recording at http://www.myspace.com/nharmonyquartet

(Information from Southern Gospel Blog)

Brandon Berry gone and replaced!!

According to http://swainsmusings.blogspot.com/ Brandon Berry of Old Paths Quartet is leaving. He is now replaced by Trent Adams. He is now a formal member of Hopes Journey. A mixed quartet. Trent is only 18 years old and he has a deep rich bass voice.

The way we look at things.

I would like to talk about on subject and deal with it in whole. It does revolve around Southern Gospel music. I have read other blogs such as A Very Fine Line and Swain's Musings: A Southern Gospel Music Blog. I have noticed there way of dealing with news. Swain is a very good blogger. I enjoy his blog. I check it daily. Yet, with A Very Fine Line I tend to disagree with most of his views on things. He may look at it from the business point of view yet he bashes groups. I want to take a minute to deal with this issue. Instead of bashing a group such as N'Harmony for forming again. Why don't we pray God bless theses men as they do thy work. They have been called to do that.

So we should really pray for the. I am not bashing the writer of A Very Fine Line. I am hoping you'll see the point and do the same as I and pray for them. So sometime this week find time to pray for your favorite group of groups.

Gods Blessings