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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.
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March 4, 2010
The Gospel Legends'
DVD recording of their concert on May 2, 2009, will be released this month.
Humility Music Group in conjunction with MCG Records have truly taken this group
to another level. To see clips from the DVD visit
Humility Music Group's website. Glenn Stevenson, President of
Humility Music Group, informed us that the DVD will be available at The
Blockbuster Showdown on Saturday, March 6, 2010
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March 2, 2010
Major Roberson, baritone singer for
the world famous Pilgrim Jubilees, died last night at his home in Chicago,
Illinois. Information regarding funeral arrangements will be posted at
Quartet Central Message Board and at
Gloryland Gospel Blog.
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March 1, 2010
As we enter the month of March,
there is a lot of excitement in the air about the
Blockbuster program
scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Florence, SC. This is the 30th
Anniversary Program. This annual event is sure to draw attendees from all
over the country and abroad. Once again, the line-up consists of a virtual
whose who of Gospel Quartet Music.
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February 13, 2010
Spencer Taylor and The Highway QC’s
will appear at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Friday,
February 26, 2010. The program is part of the University’s Black History
Celebration. “In an interactive workshop the
group will perform some of their classic
numbers and offer career advise for young aspiring musicians, addressing such
topics as understanding the music industry, planning a successful CD release,
getting your name in print, playing the urban scene, how to promote your band,
and most important – stop looking for excuses.”
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February 11, 2010
The Malaco Music Group & 4 Winds
Records invites you to watch BET's Bobby Jones Gospel this Valentine's Day
Sunday, February 14, 2010 to see the national television debut of one of next
generation's Quartet superstars,
Castro Coleman & Highly Favored.
(Check your local listings).
Castro Coleman & Highly
Favored will be
performing their debut single Time Out!!! which is rapidly approaching the
Mediabase Top 30. The Time Out!!! CD & DVD will be available in stores on
March 16, 2010. The DVD features original concept videos, behind the scene
footage along with the short film, Time Out!!! The Movie.
Castro Coleman & Highly
Favored offer the best in
Quartet music fused with basketball and a high energy, electrifying stage
performance that can only be described as "PURE QUARTETAINMENT"
So before you go to church, spend the day with that special someone or prepare
to watch the NBA All-star festivities, you've got to check out this never seen
before performance.
Be prepared to be wowed!!!
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February 1, 2010
There are special musical ‘history’
nuggets in this month’s
radio broadcast. In keeping with the theme of
this month, Black History, we have included numerous tribute songs in the
broadcast. In addition, throughout the month, you will hear songs from many of
the legends of this genre. Many of the songs you may have not heard, if
ever, in years. Check out the Broadcast Schedule near the bottom of the
Quartet Radio page. We hope you enjoy the 'music of a people' as you
celebrate the history.
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February 1, 2010
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.
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January
26, 2010
MALACLO announces the addition of
Lil Blair to the 4 Winds / Malaco Roster
At the American Gospel Quartet Convention in Birmingham this past week, during
the Hall of Fame Luncheon, in front of a couple of hundred witnesses, 4 Winds /
Malaco signed Lil Blair &
The Fantastic Heirs.
WHAAAAT! Lil Blair & The Fantastic Heirs, WHAAAAT!
Lil Blair & The Fantastic Heirs…
OKAY!!! (Couldn’t resist) Lol!!!
Formally known as Lil
Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires,
the group has officially dropped that name to begin a new era in their Quartet
Gospel ministry and music recording career.
In my opinion, Lil Blair is much too young and talented to spend his entire
career as what may be perceived by some to be a gimmick or tribute band to his
mentor, the late great Robert Blair. I am excited that he has chosen to honor
the Quartet legend and keep his legacy alive by taking everything he had learned
from him and applying it to his own unique ministry in which Robert Blair
himself gave his blessings and passed the mantle to as his true apparent heir.
Malaco Music Group
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January
24, 2010
Pastor James Harden of The
New Pearly Gates of
Suffolk, Virginia, reports that Pastor Robert Holland is now their Business and
Road Manager. Many know Pastor Holland as the smooth tenor voice with
Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites.
To answer the many questions this report may raise, yes Pastor Holland is still
a member of The Hi-Lites.
He has just decided to share his experience from being on the road with the
group that he was a part of for many years. So, now promoters can reach
The Gates
through Pastor Holland or Pastor Harden at 757-228-9160.
The Gates
are asking everyone to continue to pray for them as they minister to God's
people all over the country.
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January
20, 2010
A few years ago, Rev. R. L. Bush put together a group he named
Rev. R. L. Bush and The New Swan
Silvertones.
He has since moved on to and formed a new group,
Rev. R. L. Bush and Brand-Nu.
Now there is another group that is known as
The Swan Silvertones.
This group is headed by Marvin Latimore. Other members of the group are
Sam Hubbard, Mel Johnson, Jimi Fluellyn and Rev. Billy Houze. Mr. Latimore
and Mr. Hubbard sang with the Legendary Rev. Claude Jeter. Mel Johnson is
the brother of former Swan member Louis Johnson. And, Jimi Fluellyn, was a
member of The Highway QC’s. The
Swans' new CD is titled
Need More Love.
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January
19, 2010
One of the first Gospel Quartet projects scheduled to be released in 2010 is
Hold Out by The
Gospel Miracles.
The title is taken from 2 Corinthians 10:4. One of the guest artists on this
project is Huey Williams of
The Jackson Southernaires.
By the way, the Miracles
are now on the Ecko Records’ label. This is the same label that delivered
excellent projects in 2009 by
Eternal Light Singers
and The EchoAires.
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January
16, 2010
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s
captured two (2) Stellar Awards. One for Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
and the other for Quartet of The Year. Other notable quartet
recipients were Dottie
Peoples (Traditional
Female of The Year), and
The Clark Sisters
(Special Event CD of The Year). For a full list of winners visit the
Stellar Awards’
website.
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January
11, 2010
Congratulations to
Lee Williams and The Spiritual QC’s.
They have been named the 2010 Stellar Awards James Cleveland Lifetime
Achievement recipients. It is a well deserved recognition. It
is good to see a gospel quartet group receiving their just recognition.
January
5, 2010
There is a new Quartet Gospel Radio
on the Internet. Gloryland
Gospel has decided to
enter into the world of the Internet radio network. The new station can be
accessed by clicking on the Quartet Radio link to your left. There are a
significant number of Internet radios that feature quartet gospel. What
distinguishes Gloryland
Gospel Radio is the
programming. For the first ten days of each month the broadcast will
feature exclusively the CDs from our Top 20 Chart. The remained of the
month will provide special programming that will ensure traditional gospel music
from around the country is aired. Check out the Broadcast Schedule at the bottom
of the Quartet Radio page. The broadcast will change often during each
month.
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January
1, 2010
Alvin Lowery of Low Rush Music
informed us that the label is preparing to release several projects the first
quarter of 2010. One is by
The Solomonaires.
Another by Lil Rev. & The
Georgia Boyz. And,
one by The Christian Souls.
There might even be one this quarter by
Paul Beasley and The Gospel
Keynotes.
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January
1, 2010
If you are a promoter of gospel
quartet concerts or a Radio Angel that focus on playing gospel quartet music and
would like to be featured on our
Blog, just send us a picture, brief bio, and
your contact information. The email address for the submission of the
information is
blog@glorylandgopsel.com.
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January
1, 2010
There are some big changes coming to Gloryland Gospel in 2010. We started the
year with a new
Blog. By the 5th of January there will be a new
Radio Broadcast format. And, on the 10th of each month we will issue an
e-Newsletter. During the year you will notice other changes. So,
keep visiting and know that we sincerely appreciate you. We welcome your
feedback and comments.
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January
1, 2010
Two Thousand
Ten 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 Nine was another year of 'ups and downs' in this
genre. Many saints transitioned into eternal rest last
year. For instance, Chequita Lumzy
of
The
Lumzy Sisters,
Tommy Ellison
of Tommy Ellison and The Singing Stars,
Rev. Claude Jeter, founder of
The Swan Silvertones,
Johnny Fields of The Five Blinds Boys of Alabama, Mr.
Melvin Couch and Torrance "Poochie" Walker of The
EchoAires are just some of the individuals
that were affiliated with this genre who "crossed over" in 2009.
There were many concerts featuring gospel quartet singers during
2009. If you viewed the calendar of some of the major artists
of the genre during 2009, you noticed that they were singing somewhere
almost every weekend. And, there were countless anniversaries,
banquets, and gathering featuring local and regional gospel quartet
singers; just take a look at the Program and Events' category of the
QC Message Board.
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 throughout the 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
2010.
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January
1, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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To purchase any of the projects below, just click
on the CD cover of the project you
desire.
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1. Black Sisters |
Cure |
February 16, 2010 |
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2. The Dixie Hummingbirds |
In The Storm Too
Long |
February 26, 2010 |
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3. The Spirit of Memphis Quartet |
When Mother's Gone |
February 26, 2010 |
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4. Christian Angels |
Bring It To The
Altar |
March 16, 2010 |
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5.
Castro Coleman & Highly Favored |
Time Out |
March 16, 2010 |
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6. The
Alabama Boys |
Never Alone
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March 16, 2010 |
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7.
The Golden Wings Quartet |
Keep Blessing Me:
Live From Muskegon Heights, Mi |
March 16, 2010 |
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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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7. Melvin Williams |
The Best of Melvin Williams |
September 22, 2009
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8. Anointed Pace Sisters |
Access Granted |
October 20, 2009 |
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