Coming Home - Martins Concert Recap
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
As I grow older, the times at home in the house I grew up in with my family become less frequent but more precious. It's not that I live very far or travel all the time, but there's something about being back home, where you grew up with the people who watched you grow. The Martins (Joyce, Jonathan and Judy) made a stop in Arkansas a few weeks ago. They are from Hamburg, Arkansas, so the concert was like one big homecoming and you could tell that they had similar feelings of how sweet it can be to come "home." The church was full of family and friends who had watched and supported the group ..read more
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In Case You Missed It - News and Tidbits - January 5
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
Here are recent news items in Southern Gospel - Jim and Melissa Brady announced the departure of Layke Jones. Jim and Melissa will now be traveling as a duo.  Nominations are now open for the Absolutely Gospel Music Fan Favorite Artist of the Year. You can vote online here.  Daywind Music Group has announced its partnership with Abraham Productions on the upcoming “Beyond Amazing” tour. The multi-city tour features Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Joseph Habedank, Emily Ann Roberts and evangelist C.T. Townsend. The tour kicked off on December 30 in North Caro ..read more
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Fun Clip Friday - The Chitans
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
I remember this young family group taking the stage at NQC last year. I was so impressed by this family of five siblings. Matt Fouch interviewed them as part of his "On the Couch With Fouch" series. Be sure to watch and hear how they got started and them singing at Gaither Family Fest. And watch until the end to hear them sing a cappella. Like what you are reading? Share or subscribe ..read more
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Playing Catch Up
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
I'm doing a little bit of catch up today after a blog hiatus. I'm hoping in 2019 I can get back to blogging more regularly. I've got a stack of CDs to review and several concert events coming up in early 2019. But for today, there are several big news items I've missed over the past couple of months - Gospel music lost two legends in Les Beasley and Ernie Phillips. Les passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17 at age 90. He was the president of the National Quartet Convention and the longtime owner/manager/singer of The Florida Boys and a producer of "The Gospel Singing Jubilee." Ernie passed away on ..read more
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Coming Home - Martins Concert Recap
Lauren's Southern Gospel Blog
by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
As I grow older, the times at home in the house I grew up in with my family become less frequent but more precious. It's not that I live very far or travel all the time, but there's something about being back home, where you grew up with the people who watched you grow. The Martins (Joyce, Jonathan and Judy) made a stop in Arkansas a few weeks ago. They are from Hamburg, Arkansas, so the concert was like one big homecoming and you could tell that they had similar feelings of how sweet it can be to come "home." The church was full of family and friends who had watched and supported the group ..read more
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Your Ways Are Higher Than Mine - When Lyrics Speak
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
You know those times in when God is trying to teach you something and He keeps over and over putting a verse in front of you. Maybe you read it in a daily devotional, you see someone post it on Facebook, the pastor preaches on it at church, whatever the case may be, you know that God is using that verse to speak to you. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9 This is the verse God keeps reminding me of lately ..read more
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In Case You Missed It - News and Tidbits - January 5
Lauren's Southern Gospel Blog
by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
Here are recent news items in Southern Gospel - Jim and Melissa Brady announced the departure of Layke Jones. Jim and Melissa will now be traveling as a duo.  Nominations are now open for the Absolutely Gospel Music Fan Favorite Artist of the Year. You can vote online here.  Daywind Music Group has announced its partnership with Abraham Productions on the upcoming “Beyond Amazing” tour. The multi-city tour features Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Joseph Habedank, Emily Ann Roberts and evangelist C.T. Townsend. The tour kicked off on December 30 in North Caro ..read more
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2018 National Quartet Convention - Saturday Night Recap
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
I was back watching tonight for the final night of singing. The schedule overall ran early which allowed for Bill Bailey a little leniency. It was good that he asked a few artists back on stage for one more song or asked them to repeat a chorus of a previous song. Highlights and Commentary -  I missed seeing the Kingsmen earlier in the week, so this was my first look at the new lineup. Thought they are sounding good together already! It's always fun to see who artists might pull up to join them during their sets. Lauren Talley joined Mark Bishop during his set for "With Me Always." The ..read more
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Fun Clip Friday - The Chitans
Lauren's Southern Gospel Blog
by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
I remember this young family group taking the stage at NQC last year. I was so impressed by this family of five siblings. Matt Fouch interviewed them as part of his "On the Couch With Fouch" series. Be sure to watch and hear how they got started and them singing at Gaither Family Fest. And watch until the end to hear them sing a cappella. Like what you are reading? Share or subscribe ..read more
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2018 National Quartet Convention - Thursday Night Recap
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by Lauren SGBlog
3y ago
I tuned in last night to catch the last part of Greater Vision's set. I will miss tonight's but be back for most of Saturday night. Highlights and Commentary -  Of course, Thursday has become known as Gaither day at NQC. I didn't hear if it was sold out like last year but just judging by the webcast it looked pretty full. The Gaither Vocal Band had a 45 minute set last night. The more I hear this lineup, the more I like them - Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Reggie Smith, Todd Suttles and Bill Gaither. Wes Hampton is one of the best vocalists on the road today, in my opinion. Someone recently ..read more
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