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As we continue to thank God for
allowing us to see another year let us remember to pray for the entire
gospel music industry. It is the prayer of Gloryland Gospel that each
and every artist presented throughout this year, and who continue to
proclaim the Word of our Lord and Savior in song, will sincerely seek
God in every action throughout the year. Below you will find
the latest in Gospel Quartet Industry News.
*****
July 1, 2009
Angels of Praze
of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, has a new CD that is sure to garner attention from
Radio Angels across the country. The CD is titled Comforted. There
are fourteen (14) songs on this CD. By the way, it is the group’s second
release. Contact the group and obtain a copy of this CD, you will not be
disappointed.
*****
July 1, 2009
Rev. Price King of Louisville,
Kentucky, wears many hats. He is a pastor, a recording artist, and a
record executive. His label, Redeemed Records, recently released three
projects. The first is the solo project by Rev. King tiled Beulah Land.
The second is the sermon A Lesson In Supporting Your Pastor by
Rev. Otis Kennard Bush.
And, the third is a compilation CD of groups from Kentucky. It is title
Rev. Price King presents. . . Give Me That Old Time Religion.
Artists on this compilation are
King & Company,
Rev. Price,
Archie Dale & The Tones of Joy,
The Golden Crowns,
Sincerity Singers,
The Solomonaires
and
The Soul Seekers of Louisville,
Kentucky.
*****
July 1, 2009
There are several projects that are
scheduled to be released this month; among them,
Brotherly Luv,
Eternal Light
and Lee Williams & The
Spiritual QC’s.
Look out for releases from Low Rush Music, Quartet Boyz Records and Worldwide
Music.
*****
July 1, 2009
It is hard to come to grips with the
fact that this year is one-half of the way over. It really does seem that it
was just a few days ago we were celebrating and welcoming the New Year. The
first six (6) months have been full of exciting concerts, live recordings, new
releases, and even the introduction new gospel quartet groups. So, there is no
reason to believe that the last six (6) months of 2009 will not be as exciting.
*****
June
26, 2009
We just received the new CD by
New Era Gospel Quartet.
The group is based out of Kansas City. The CD is titled Lets Sing
For Jesus. Look for more about this CD in an upcoming review.
*****
June
20, 2009
The World Premier of the new DVD by
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's
titled Fall On Me video will take place at The Auditorium in
Jackson, MS, on Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at 7:00 PM.
*****
June
15, 2009
In gospel quartet circles when you
mention Gino, Paul, Jeff, Larry, Val or Baby everyone knows you are talking
about
The Gospel Keynotes.
Well, it is time to call these guys name again. They have gotten back
together and are planning a LIVE recording for later this year.
It has been a long time since theses guys have recorded together. In fact,
this will probably be the first time since the passing of The Country Boy,
Willie Neal Johnson, that they have all been on the same recording.
Continue to check the Industry News page for the date and location of the
recording.
*****
June
12, 2009
The Legendary Clarence Fountain of
The Blind Boys of Alabama
will be releasing a new project. Fountain is teaming up with another giant
from The Blind Boys,
Sam Butler. Together they have formed a new group,
Clarence Fountain, Sam Butler & the
Boys. The CD titled
Stepping Up & Stepping Out is scheduled to be released on August
25, 2009.
*****
June
10, 2009
How many times in life do we allow
somebody to rob us of our happiness – to steal our joy? Even in this
challenging economy we still have a lot to be thankful for – we serve an awesome
God who loves us. But, life has its moments and just when things are
starting to turn around something happens and someone tries to steal our joy.
Lee Williams and The
Spiritual QC’s have an
answer to that problem with one of the songs on their new CD/DVD release.
The song “Steal My Joy” will help you to keep the joy God gave you
as you proclaim to not let anyone Steal Your Joy. This new project
Fall on Me will be available July 28th – look for it wherever you buy
your favorite music. And remember God Is Good and He Loves You!
By Tom Ramsey - MCG Records
*****
June
5, 2009
We have heard several of the songs
from the soon to be released new CD by
Doc McKenzie and The Hi-Lites.
Fans of
The Hi-Lites
will not be disappointed. If you liked the CD The Answer is In The
Music, you will really like the new CD. Prepare yourself as the
new CD will take
The Hi-Lites
another level.
*****
June
1, 2009
Listen to "Alright" by
The Concert Supremes
at Gloryland Gospel’s Quartet Radio. The song is from their new CD titled
My Life. The CD is scheduled to be released this month.
*****
June
1, 2009
June has been
designated Black Music Month. During this
month, we encourage you to celebrate gospel quartet music by sharing
the music with others. Take every opportunity to engage in a
conversation about gospel quartet music. There is a rich
history to this music. Do you part and share the
history.
*****
May 15, 2009
Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. &
The Jones Family Singers
are
scheduled to release their new CD on June 27, 2009. It is
titled Volume 1 The Best of the Old and New.
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May 10, 2009
Doc McKenzie and The Hi-Lites
are working on a new CD.
This one is all studio and is expected to be released later this year.
*****
May 7, 2009
Robert Williams, formerly of
Willie
Neal Johnson & The Gospel Keynotes, is working on
a new CD. It is titled The Word
and should be released this summer.
*****
May 5, 2009
The Lighthouse Singers new CD/DVD
release of " Trusting in Jesus...Live " are available in stores
everywhere today.
*****
May 1, 2009
May begins with
many packing up and getting ready to go to Memphis, Tennessee, for the
Live recording of Lee Williams & The Spiritual
QC's,
Apostle J. L. Cash &
Praise, and
The
Gospel Legends. This recording is shaping
up to be the gospel quartet music event of the year.
*****
April 29, 2009
Building
on their joint venture relationship,
Humility
Music Group and
MCG
Records have signed
The
Gospel Imperials of Huntsville, Alabama.
These guys burst on the scene in 2006 with the CD Move
Satan. Since that time, they have become
very active within the gospel concert circuit. Look for their
live recording to take place sometime during the fall of this year.
*****
April 15, 2009
The
Lighthouse Singers new CD and DVD are now scheduled to
be released on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. The title of the project
is Trusting In Jesus...LIVE.
*****
April 15, 2009
Meltone
Entertainment Group, Inc., is working on a new release from
The Five Blind
Boys of Mississippi. No release date has been
established, however, the title of the CD is I Won't
Complain. There are fourteen (14) songs
on this CD.
*****
April 8, 2009
BKS
Music Group recently signed
The
Williams Singers of Indianapolis, Indiana, to a
multi-project deal. The first release should be out by the end of this
year.
*****
April 7, 2009
For
those who have not discovered the images on the Quartet Radio page, go
to that page and move your mouse over the name of the group/artist and
you will see their CD (or LP) cover. We began this feature
with the month of April.
*****
April 6, 2009
If
you want to hear extraordinary vocals and great harmony, pick up a copy
of the 4-play by
The
Sons of Jericho Gospel Singers. The
CD is titled A Tribute To Quartet.
And, what a tribute. Listen to “Must Jesus Bare
The Cross Alone" on our April Quartet Radio
Broadcast.
*****
April 1, 2009
Easter
is almost here. Why not take this opportunity to contact your
local radio station and suggest songs by gospel quartet groups that are
appropriate for Easter. Many stations may not know that
there's a great deal of good gospel quartet music that would be ideal
for airplay during the next two (2) weeks. So, your input may
just be what is needed for them to play a song by
The
Golden Gate Quartet,
The
Harmonizing Four,
The Swan Silvertones,
The Bell of Joys, or
The
Swanee Quintet. You get the idea, many
legendary groups' recordings would be great for this time of the year.
*****
April 1, 2009
Gloryland
Gospel is please to offer tickets to the Live Recording of
Lee
Williams & The Spiritual QC's. The recording
concert will take place on May 2, 2009, at Temple of Deliverance,
Memphis, TN. Also on the program will be
Apostle
J. L. Cash and Praise, and the exciting new group
The Gospel Legends.
The Gospel Legends' portion of
this concert will also be recorded. So, attendees will be
part of two (2) live recordings at one concert. This will be
a great evening of gospel quartet music. To enter the drawing for the
concert tickets, visit our Quartet Promotions' page.
*****
April 1, 2009
From
all indications, April is going to be an exciting month for gospel
quartet music. There is a major celebration scheduled this
month - The Birthday Celebration for
Doc McKenzie.
Several new CDs will make there way to the marketplace.
The
Golden Wings Quartet of Tupelo, MS, has a new CD - Live
From Muskegon Height, MI.
Dorothy
Norwood's new CD is titled
Fifty
Years, It's Been Worth It All. Low
Rush Music is working on the release of their new artist.
More on that release and the name of the artist will be posted
soon.
The
Supreme Angels' new CD, Reloaded,
is now available. So, for the gospel quartet enthusiasts,
this is going to be a great month.
*****
March 18, 2009
Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's won the Gold
Cup at the Blockbuster Showdown program in Florence, South Carolina, on
March 14, 2009. Other groups that were in the running for
this coveted award were
Doc
McKenzie & The Hi-Lites,
The Mighty Clouds of Joy,
The Canton Spirituals,
The Swanee Quintet,
Darrell McFadden & The
Disciples, and
The
Gospel Four.
*****
March 18, 2009
Many
may have noticed that Rodney Bennett has not been with
Doc McKenzie and The Hi-lites during the
past two (2) weeks. Being one of the significant
personalities in this genre, his absence was being felt by fans of the
Hi-Lites. We
were pleased to see the News Release from the group about Rodney's
absence, but sadden to learn of the passing of his
grandmother. To read the Press Release, click
Press Release.
*****
March 5, 2009
Fans
of
The
Christianaires will like the CD
The
Best of The Christianaires
which has been released by Blackberry Records. This twelve
(12) track compilation indeed represents the best from this group.
*****
March 5, 2009
The
CD
My Brother's Keeper
is actually a compilation of previously recorded songs by
The
Williams Brothers and their Superstar
Friends. If you do not have the songs on this project in your
collection, you just might want to consider purchasing this
CD. It is a good way to acquire some of the best songs from
the Soul Link CDs without having to purchase each CD in the series.
*****
March 1, 2009
Glenn
Stevenson of Humility Music and MCG Records have entered into a joint
venture that will deliver to the marketplace a CD by one of the most
exciting young gospel quartet group,
The
Gospel Legends. Their new project, Transition,
is slated to be released on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. We have
heard songs from the Transition
project and it is safe to say it will be one of
the best releases of 2009.
The
Gospel Legends will also be filming a Live Recording
on May 2, 2009. Therefore, at the Live Recording Concert of
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's you will be
treated to two (2) concerts that will be available shortly thereafter
on DVD.
*****
March 1, 2009
As
we enter the month of March, there is a lot of excitement in the air
about the
Blockbuster program
scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Florence, SC. This
annual event is sure to draw attendees from all over the
country. The line-up consists of a virtual whose who of
Gospel Quartet Music.
*****
February 23, 2009
Sharp
Records of Douglasville, Georgia, has released two compilation CDs that
you will want to add to your collection. On Volume
3 (The Best Of Male Gospel 2009) there are 20
songs. They include "Jesus If You Want Me
To Go" by
Danny
Walker and The Violinotes, "Don't Wait Until
Tomorrow" by
Rev.
Norris Tuner, and "Jesus In Me"
by
Arthur
Crume and The Soul Stirrers.
Volume 4 (The Best of Female, Male and
Choir 2009) also contains 20 songs. On
this CD there are songs like "Second Change"
by
The
Miracle Wonders, "Blow The
Trumpets" by
Andrea
Johnson, "Mother Love"
by
The
Supreme Stars. You will enjoy the
down-home sound replicated on these CDs. The compilations
just might cause you to acquire the actual full CD by each artist.
*****
February 21, 2009
We
just had the pleasure of listening to a CD by
Minister
Matty C. Lane & The Gospel Joylettes from the state
of Florida. The project is titled Everything
I Have. You will definitely want to
acquiring a copy of this CD.
*****
February 9, 2009
Congratulations
to
The
Blind Boys of Alabama. They won a Grammy Awards
for Best Traditional Gospel Album for their CD
Down In New Orleans. This is the group's
fifth Grammy. The group was also honored with a Lifetime
Achievement Award at the 51st Grammy Awards' program. The
51st Grammy Awards program took place on yesterday, February 8, 2009.
*****
February 5, 2009
The
Dixie Hummingbirds were inducted into the Gospel Music
Association (GMA) Gospel Music
Hall of Fame on February 2, 2009. Members of the
Birds present for
the induction cermony were Lyndon Baines Jones Carlton Lewis, William
Bright and Torrey Nettles. Sundray Tucker, the daughter of deceased
Inductee Ira Tucker, was also present.
*****
February 2, 2009
Do
something special for Black History Month and share gospel quartet
music with others. Here are a few suggestions that may not
have been on your radar,
Sam
Cooke With The Soul Stirrers.
This is from the Specialty Profiles series. There is a great
bio of the group in the liner notes. History buffs will
really appreciate the information. Have you heard of
Nicko
Harden & The Gigantic Overland Travelers? As
stated in the liner notes to their CD titled He Will
May A Way, when you listen to the CD, "it makes you
reminiscent of the gospel songs of yesterday." Then there is Ray Fenner. His
CD is titled Singing Songs of Glory.
This CD will have you thinking of the days when it was not the
instruments that made the song, but the vocals and the
lyrics. All of these projects have been around for many
years. If they are not in your library, we encourage you to purchase
them. If you have them in your library, take them out and share them
with others.
*****
February 2, 2009
Quartet
Boyz Records of Tyler, Texas, are gearing up for a very active
2009. They are planning to release projects on
Lil'
Blair and The Violinaires (March 30, 2009),
The
Mighty Travelers (April 13, 2009),
The
Concert Supremes (April 27, 2009),
Chuck
and The Guiding Clouds (May 11, 2009), and on the group
Gifted.
*****
February 1, 2009
Last
month
The
Marable Twins & Company released their
new project titled "...The Time Is Now."
You will certainly want to have your very own copy of this
project. There is a biblical message behind each
song. In fact, for the release concert, they had ministers to
convey a written "Word" about each song. The ministers'
comments have been complied and disseminated in a 'Devotional
Companion.' What a unique and significant way to ensure that
the listener understands the message that is being conveyed by the
group in each song.
*****
February 1, 2009
We
had the pleasure of listening to
Jesus Is Real by
Richard
Evans of Apex, NC. There are
hidden talents all over this country. And, Mr. Evans is one
of those that should soon make his presence known on the
national stage. He will remind many of
Brother
Joe May and other great soloists of that
era. The label that signs this soloist will be getting a
seasoned and exceptionally talented artist.
*****
February 1, 2009
The Lighthouse Singers new CD and DVD
will be released on March 24, 2009. The title of the project,
which is on the Innovative Records label, is Trusting
In Jesus...LIVE. If the single "Peace
of Mind" is an indication of the strength of this
project, the guys are going to minister to you in a way that will have
you rejoicing.
*****
February 1, 2009
MALACO
is slated to release the new CD on
The
Supreme Angels on March 24, 2009. The CD is titled
Reloaded. Members of the group are Quincy King, Sugar
Hightower, Maurice Robinson, and Michael Kempson.
*****
February 1, 2009
February
will be another month full with gospel quartet programs. One
of the largest will probably be the Family Reunion concert scheduled
for February 14, 2009, in Albany, GA.
*****
February
1, 2009
February
is the month set aside to acknowledge Black History. As you
celebrate during this month remember the contributions of the gospel
quartet groups to this history. For, there is really the
story of a people in the songs. Encourage everyone you know
that is putting on a Black History Program to include at least one
gospel quartet group in the celebration. Also, take the time
to check out the many re-recorded gospel projects from the
past. In our February 2009, broadcast, we give you a good
starting point from which to revisit some of the great recordings from
the past. There is really a history lesson in each of the
songs. And, many of those messages we should not forget.
*****
January
18, 2009
And, the winners of the 24th Stellar
Awards are. . .
*****
January
7, 2009
It is with much sadness that we report
the passing of the legendary Rev. Claude Jeter, founder of
The
Swan Silvertones. He died on Tuesday,
January 6, 2009, at the Daughters of Jacob Geriatric Center, Bronx, NY.
*****
January
3, 2009
It is with much sadness
that we report the passing of the Legendary
Tommy Ellison of
Tommy Ellison and The Singing Stars. He was indeed a
Superstar. We shall keep his music alive, and his
contribution to this genre ever present, here at
Gloryland
Gospel.
*****
January
1, 2009
The buzz is on! The Marable Twins & Company spent long hours in the studio and have
emerged with a timely, new CD project entitled, "The
Time is Now!" Dwight Gordon, known as "the
drive man," offers toe-tapping instrumentation
featured on one of the selections, "I Know I've Been
Changed."
The quartet will also release a companion devotional along with their
CD featuring 12 leading pastors sharing devotionals that match the
titled songs on the CD. The sophomore project for the 2008
Exclesisa Showcase winners, offers a masterful, soul-stirring blend of
traditional to contemporary quartet selections. Their "Time
Is Now CD Release Concert," slated for Friday, January 16, 2009
features special guests: Lee
Williams & The Spiritual QC's,
Keith
"Wonderboy" Johnson and The Spiritual Voices, and
Harvey Watkins, Jr., and The Canton
Spirituals.
The CD release concert opens at 7pm at Watson Grove M.B. Church 1415
Horton Street, Nashville, Tennessee.
*****
January
1, 2009
Join
Lee
Williams,
Bishop
Darrell McFadden, and
Keith
"Wonderboy" Johnson in Columbia, SC on Friday, January 2,
2009. Information about this concert can be found on the front page of
Gloryland
Gospel.
*****
January
1, 2009
Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson's new CD is
scheduled for release on February 10, 2009. The title of the
CD is Stronger Than Ever.
*****
January
1, 2009
Quartet Central's Gospel Quartet
Message Board has a new look. Check it out at Quartet Central. By the
way, did you know that Quartet Central is the most active Message Board
on the Internet dedicated solely to the Traditional Gospel Quartet
Music? If you are not a member, join and share in the discussions.
*****
January
1, 2009
Two Thousand Nine is here.
We thank God for allowing us to see this New Year. And, it is
our continued prayer that it is a blessed year for all.
Two Thousand Eight was another year of 'ups and downs' in this
genre. Many saints transitioned into eternal rest last
year. For instance, Mr. Ira Tucker
of
The
Dixie Hummingbirds,
Margaret Allison of
Margaret
Allison and The Angelic Gospel Singers,
Dillard Crume of
The
Soul Stirrers,
Michael Cook of
The
Mighty Clouds of Joy,
Odessa Still and Chalmers
"Spanky" Alfrord are just some of the individuals
that were affiliated with this genre who "crossed over" in 2008.
There were many concerts featuring gospel quartet singers during
2008. If you viewed the calendar of some of the major artists
of the genre during 2008, you noticed that they wer singing somewhere
every weekend. And, there were countless anniversaries,
banquets, and gathering featuring local and regional gospel quartet
singers.
Many gospel quartet groups released new CDs, and in some instances
DVDs, last year. Just take a look at Gloryland Gospel's Top
20 Chart. Major labels, small labels and independents ensured
that there was a continuous supply of new gospel quartet music last
year.
Overall, 2008 was a good year for gospel quartet music. And,
we look for greater and better things to come from this genre during
2009.
*****
January
1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR. IT IS OUR
PRAYER THAT YOU ARE SHOWERED WITH BLESSINGS UPON BLESSINGS THROUGHOUT
THIS YEAR.
*****
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Upcoming Releases 2009
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1. Various Artists |
Gospel Collection: From Traditional To
Contemporary |
April 28, 2009
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2. Tim Rogers & The Fellas |
Change |
May 5, 2009
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3. Various Artists |
I Love Gospel Music Traditional |
May 5, 2009
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4. Men of Standards |
Greatest Hits |
June 2, 2009
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5.
Various Artists |
Traditional Black Gospel |
June 2, 2009
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6. The Brown Boyz |
Harvest Time |
June 16, 2009
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7. Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. & The Jones Family
Singers |
The Best of The Old and New |
June 27, 2009
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8. The Brown Sisters |
Live In Chicago |
June 30, 2009
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9. Brotherly Luv |
Keepin' It Real |
July 7, 2009
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10. Eddie Ruth Bradford |
Reflection |
July 14, 2009
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11. Eternal Light Singers
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Simply
Outstanding |
July 21,
2009
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12. Lee Williams & The Spiritual SC's |
Fall On Me |
July 28,
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13. Revive |
The Journey |
July 28, 2009 |
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14. Doc McKenzie &
The Hi-Lites |
Renewed |
August 1, 2009 |
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1. Various Artists |
The Best of The Stellars Awards |
February 10, 2009
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2. Blind Boys Of Alabama |
Live In New Orleans |
February
24, 2009
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3. Tommy Ellison & The Singing Stars
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Live |
April 14, 2009
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4. Troy Ramey & The Soul Searchers
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He Brought Me Out
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June 23, 2009
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5. Troy Ramey & The Soul Searchers |
Earth Has No Sorrow |
June 23, 2009
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6. Lee Williams & The Spiritual SC's |
Fall On Me |
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July 28,
2009
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