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***** 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.
***** 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 to 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.
***** 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
***** 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.
***** 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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