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***** December 20, 2010
The Gospel Keynotes will be touring overseas and ministering to the troops during the holidays. Jeffery Newberry, Larry McGowain and several friends of the Keynotes will be a part of the tour. Jeff’s wife, Ms. Cassandra Newberry, was instrumental in The Gospel Keynotes being selected for the tour.
***** December 20, 2010
In less than a month (January 10, 2011) we should be hearing the smooth falsetto of Paul Beasley on a new project. The CD is titled I Don’t Know. It is being released by Low Rush Music. There are a couple of songs on the project that will have you asking – who is that vocalist that sound so much like the late Willie Neal Johnson?
***** December 16, 2010
The worldwide response to Gloryland Gospel's Gospel Quartet Christmas Music broadcast has exceeded all expectations. Currently there are 546 songs in rotation. After five days of the broadcast, the top ten (10) songs as rated by you, the listeners, are (visit Gloryland Gospel Blog for the answer). The broadcast will continue through December 31, 2010.
***** December 10, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Malaco Music Group & Atlanta
International Records (Air Gospel) invites you to watch BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel
this Sunday, December 12, 2010 to see Mr. Rough Side Of The Mountain, 2011
Stellar Award Nominee Rev.
F. C. Barnes perform his
hit single “(God Is God) He Won’t Change” featuring
Darrell Luster
and introducing The North Carolina Community Choir from his “The Old Time Way”
CD in stores now. (Check your local listings)
The Malaco Music Group
***** December 3, 2010
Dr. Jerome Brown, Phd, an original member of The Mighty Clouds of Joy, died on Saturday, November 27, 2010. He was a Professor of Black Studies at California State University – Northridge.
***** December 1, 2010
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Well, the last month of the year is upon us. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.
***** November 30, 2010
In 2004, Second Chance released the well received CD titled Judge Not. Now, they have released their sophomore project titled Get Right. It is a continuation of the great music presented with their first CD.
***** November 27, 2010
Totally Dedicated is a group of young men from Louisville, Kentucky. And, their new CD is titled QuarTemporary. Read more about the CD at Gloryland Gospel Blog.
***** November 16, 2010
From December 10 to 31, 2010, Gloryland Gospel will air a 24/7 all quartet gospel Christmas broadcast on Quartet Radio. If you are a quartet singer or gospel quartet group that has recorded any Christmas songs, and if we do not have your songs, send the project to us. We will include your music in the broadcast. We have over 350 songs for this historic broadcast. And, we would like to add more. Send the CD to Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio, Post Office Box 25567, Columbia, SC 29224 and we will share your music with the world. Then listen to Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio and enjoy weeks of the very best in quartet gospel Christmas music.
***** November 6, 2010
James Phelps, former member of The Gospel Songbirds, The Soul Stirrers, and founder of The Clefs of Calvary, died in Los Angeles, CA, on October 26, 2010.
***** November 4, 2010
The Sweet Singing Harmonettes of Charlotte, North Carolina, recently released their new CD titled Mercy. The five song project, with a reprise of "Right By My Side," should certainly get the attention of Radio Angels.
***** November 3, 2010
Evelyn Turrentine-Agee will be celebrating the release of her new CD There's Gonna Be A Meeting with a live DVD taping on November 20, 2010, at Rhema Christian Fellowship Church, Decatur, GA.
***** November 1, 2010
Living Legends of Quartet Day is a celebration being held in Wake Forest, North Carolina on Sunday, November 21, 2010. Legendary groups scheduled to appear are The Brooklyn Allstars, The Swanee Quintet and Slim’s Original Angels.
***** November 1, 2010
Have you notice how many concerts featuring quartet gospel groups are scheduled for November? When we look at the itineraries of Lee Williams, Doc McKenzie, The Lighthouse Singers, Flossie Boyd Johnson, The Bell Singers and The Gospel Four it is apparent that promoters and fans are still excited about this music.
***** November 1, 2010
November is here. And, for many one of the MOST important things you have to do this month is VOTE! We encourage everyone to VOTE. It is your civic duty. As you go to the poll to vote, take someone with you. Take as many as you can to the polls and encourage everyone you know to VOTE!
***** October 28, 2010
***** October 25, 2010
Clean Up My House is the name of the 2009 release by The Pillars of Fire. Like their 2000 release Surrender All, it was produced by Eric Sharper of Dream Reality Records. Clean Up My House contains ten (10) new songs including "The Bible Don’t Lie."
***** October 24, 2010
26th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominees announced on October 23, 2010.
***** October 22, 2010
The Clarksville Soul Stirrers new CD is titled Don’t Let Nobody Shake Your Faith. This group has been delivering good gospel music for many years. The new CD is a continuation of their committed desire to keep “PRAISING CHRIST THROUGH SONG.”
***** October 19, 2010
Derrick Nation, keyboard player for The Jackson Southernaires, died today.
***** October 15, 2010
Minister Solomon Burke, died on October 10, 2010, of natural causes at an Amsterdam airport. His funeral is scheduled for Friday, October 22, 2010, at Sharon Baptist Church, 3955 Conshohocken Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The funeral services will stream live at 1:00 PM and can be viewed from Minister Burke's website.
***** October 12, 2010 The New Pearly Gates of Suffolk, Virginia, have been signed to Front Row Gospel Record label. Front Row Gospel Record is a subdivision of New Vision Records. New Vision recently released a CD on Darryl Peavy & Nu Season. We understand that The Gates are currently working on a new CD. ***** October 9, 2010
The self-titled debut CD of The New Spiritualaires (of Toledo, Ohio) is going to get the attention of a lot of Radio Angels and fans. The members of The New Spiritualaires are seasoned vocalists and musicians. And, they share their awesome talents with the world on this 10 song CD.
***** October 9, 2010
Many of you may have already been
informed that Gospel Legend and The Undisputed Queen Of Gospel Music, Ms.
Albertina Walker has been called home to be with the Lord at approximately 4:30
am, Friday, Ocotber 8, 2010.
***** October 8, 2010
The Queen of Gospel, legendary gospel singer Albertina Walker died this morning, October 8, 2010, at 4:30 AM, at RML Specialty Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She was 81. She had been hospitalized in a Chicago since August. Funeral arrangements will be posted at Gloryland Gospel Blog and at Quartet Central Message Board as soon as they are received.
***** October 7, 2010
The Soul Seekers is scheduled to appear on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel this Sunday, October 10, 2010. (Check your local listings)
***** October 6, 2010
Jay Caldwell & The Gospel Ambassadors' new CD is titled Victory. The group is planning to officially release the CD during their upcoming Anniversary Celebration. The Anniversary program will be on November 7, 2010, at Ezion Fair Baptist Church, Wilmington, Delaware.
***** October 5, 2010
Four Winds recording artist The Christian Angels will appear on the Bobby Jones Gospel Program on October 31, 2010. Check your local listings for the time the program will air in your area.
***** October 5, 2010 One of the great young groups in the quartet gospel genre today is The Soul Seekers. The public have been waiting for years for the group’s sophomore project. Well, the wait is almost over. The new CD is scheduled to be released on November 16, 2010. The group will participate in a Listening Party this afternoon (beginning at 5:00 PM - Pacific Time). The Listening Party will be streamed over the Internet on Ustream. ***** October 2, 2010
We recently received the CD Feel My Spirit by Minister Celeste M. Crenshaw. The project is on Minister Crenshaw's very own label, C'Nice Records. Minister Crenshaw is also an author. She is the winner of the 2010 Newsome Award Female Vocalist of the Year, Pensacola, Florida, Showcase.
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Darryl Peavy & Nu Season's recent release is titled Miracle. The project is on the New Vision Records label, Cary, North Carolina. This is the first of several new CD's scheduled to be released by New Vision.
***** October 1, 2010
On September 13, 2010, we posted a comment at Gloryland Gospel Blog about The Kings of Quartet Tour that was scheduled for Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. From all indication the tour was a success. In recognition of the impact the tour had on those supporting it, a proclamation was delivered to the Kings by Ms. Ebony Miles. Ms. Miles was the promoter for the Tuesday Night, September 21, 2010, program in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
***** October 1, 2010
MCG Records will be recording
Blest By Four
and
The Alabama Spirituals
on Saturday, October 2, 2010, in Montgomery, Alabama. The "Live recording"
CD and DVD from the concert should be released before the end of the year. ***** October 1, 2010
As the last quartet of the year begins, we can say, without hesitation, that the first 9 months of 2010 have been very exciting for quarteteers. Many new and great projects have been released by groups at all level in the gospel quartet music genre. And, with projects being released The Echoaires, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, and The Williams Brothers this month, the trend will continue.
***** September 29, 2010
In 2009, Win Thompkins & The Stompers released the CD The Leaning Tree. The CD was recently picked up by Humility Music Group and MCG Records. With a new package, new release date and worldwide exposure, look for this CD to become one of the most sought after project of 2010.
***** September 23, 2010
The Legendary Brooklyn Allstars’ new CD on the 4 Winds Record Label (a division of MALACO Music Group) should be released before the end of this year.
***** September 9, 2010
Malinda Sapp, wife of gospel singer Pastor Marvin Sapp, died today.
***** September 9, 2010
Robert Lewis, long time member of
The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi,
died this morning in Bronx, NY. With the passing of Mr. Lewis, the group
has lost two (2) members within 20 days. Kevin Mathewis, drummer for
The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi,
died on August 20, 2010.
Visit
Quartet Central Message Board
for updates on funeral arrangements. September 4, 2010
The Atlanta Travelers is another new quartet gospel group. As reflected in their name, they are from Atlanta, Georgia. Their new CD is titled Signs of God’s Love. It is another CD that is well rooted in traditional gospel music. In addition, there is an instrumental for each song on the CD.
***** September 3, 2010
Lumberton, North Carolina, is the home of the quartet gospel group New Dimension. This is one of the new gospel quartet groups around the country that is being to make their ‘voices’ heard. New Dimension’s new CD is titled My Bible Is My G P S. The CD is well rooted in traditional gospel music and the guys are certainly headed in the right direction.
***** September 1, 2010
September has been designated Gospel Music Heritage Month. Of course, gospel quartet fans know that each and every day is a day to celebrate the rich history of gospel music. Read the first resolution passed by Congress designating September as Gospel Music Heritage Month.
***** September 1, 2010
September, once again, begins with
many concerts featuring gospel quartet groups during each day of the 3 day Labor
Day weekend. Obviously, there is still a lot of fans across the country
that still want to see their favorite gospel quartet singer in concert.
Just check out the schedule of
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's
and Doc McKenzie & The Hi-lites
to release that this music is as popular as ever. ***** August 28, 2010
We've heard the new single by Paul Beasley and The Gospel Keynotes. It is a winner. The new CD is scheduled to be released on Low Rush Music label. The single will soom make its worldwide debut on Gloryland Gospel Radio.
***** August 24, 2010
Robert Lee “Sugar” Hightower, of Slim and The Supreme Angels a/k/a The Supreme Angels, died today, Tuesday, August 24, 2010, in Goldsboro, NC. Visit Quartet Central Message Board for updates on funeral arrangements.
***** August 23, 2010
The Uplifters of of Passaic, New Jersey, recently released new CD on the Serenity Grace Records label. The project is titled He’s Coming Back Again. Read more about the CD at Gloryland Gospel Blog.
***** August 21, 2010
Recently, we received a CD from Best Ever Music Company and Brilliant Minds Records. Having never heard of these labels, and with the names “Best Ever” and “Brilliant Minds,” it certainly got our attention. As we began to seek out information about the artists on the CD, we learned that they are great singers. The CD is actually a compilation consisting of songs from Eddie Garland, Rev. Sam E. Solo, Betty Maker, and Reggie Garland. The CD is titled Introducing Peace Angel. Read more about the CD at Gloryland Gospel Blog.
***** August 21, 2010
Freddie Branch, of Freddie Branch and The Singing Stars of Louisburg, NC, died today, Saturday, August 21, 2010. Visit Quartet Central Message Board for updates on funeral arrangements.
***** August 20, 2010
Kevin Mathewis, drummer for The Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, died this morning. According to Sandy Foster, Mr. Mathewis was in Cincinnati, Ohio, at that time of his death. Visit Quartet Central Message Board for updates on the funeral arrangements.
***** August 16, 2010
The EchoAires is
working on a new CD titled Ole Skool-Nu Flava.
The projected release
date is
***** August 14, 2010
Links to an article, photos, and video from the Home Going Services of Dennis Bowers can be found at Quartet Central Message Board.
***** August 12, 2010
MCG is ready to release a new compilation CD on the Nation's Number One Quartet Gospel Group‚ Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's. The new CD is titled Through The Years. Through The Years features thirteen selections from several Lee Williams & the Spiritual QCs projects. The one song that is missing from this new compilation (that would have made it complete) is "Good Time." However, fans of the group will undoubtedly still have a good time as they listen to the new CD. Read more about the CD at Gloryland Gospel Blog.
***** August 10, 2010
The “Queen of Quartet,"ť
Evelyn Turrentine-Agee,
new CD is titled There's Gonna Be A Meeting.
The single "Work It Out"
is in rotation on stations across the country and can be heard on
Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio.
The CD is scheduled to be
released on
***** August 8, 2010
The Quartet Gospel Community across the world is in mourning today. Dennis Bowers, guitar player and sometime lead singer of The Legendary Singing Stars, died on this morning. The group was scheduled to perform in Augusta, Georgia, last night. We understand Mr. Bowers became ill and eventually was taken to the hospital. Visit Quartet Central Message Board for updates on the funeral arrangements.
***** August 4, 2010
The Fantastic Violinaires'
Live Recording scheduled for Sunday, August 15, 2010, has been postponed.
The new date will be posted as soon as everything relating to the recording has
been finalized. ***** August 1, 2010
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gospel song you have not heard in a long time? Is there a quartet gospel song
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***** August 1, 2010
Sam Williams, the rhythm guitar player for The Legendary Singing Stars, was in an auto accident this afternoon. He was on his way to perform at a concert in Columbia, SC. For more information about Brother Williams' condition visit Quartet Central Message Board.
***** August 1, 2010
August should be another great month for the gospel quartet genre. Several new projects will be released this month. And, the concerts - keep on coming. There are gospel quartet concerts scheduled for every weekend in this month. Many features the major artists of this genre.
***** July 30, 2010
Marcus Broussard, the son of Rev. Ronald Broussard of The Eternal Light Singers (of Marianna, Arkansas), died on today from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. For more information about funeral arrangements and how to reach out to the family visit Quartet Central Message Board.
***** July 25, 2010
Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr., & The Jones Family Singers have released a compilation CD that contains five (5) songs. Each song features a different member of the Jones' family. The CD is simply titled Family Styled Records Presents The Family.
***** July 20, 2010
Karen Washington And The New Singing Stars just released their new CD titled Singing The Hymns. The group really delivers a special CD with their new project. Visit the group's website for more information about this fantastic CD.
***** July 19, 2010
The
Sacred Sons of Zion
of Chicago, Illinois, have released their new CD titled Good News.
The formation of
Sacred Sons of Zion
came about by the merger of two groups,
The Sons of Zion
and
The Sacred Sons.
So, although the name is new, the group members have been involved in gospel
music for many years. To purchase a copy of the CD, contact Rev. David Anderson
at 773-746-0046. ***** July 17, 2010
***** July 12, 2010
The Flint Cavaliers have released the first single from their soon to be released new CD. The single is titled "Havin' Church." Pastor Jimmy Hicks and Minster C. J. Johnson are the featured artists on this song.
***** July 11, 2010
Bishop Walter Hawkins, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, composer and pastor died today at his home in Ripon, California.
***** July 09, 2010
on August, 15, 2010, The Fantastic Violinaires will be recording their concert at Cobb Christian Ministries, 92 Whiteford Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30317. Visit the group's website for more information on the Live DVD Recording.
***** July 07, 2010
Many of the members of The Gospel Keynotes are coming together to sponsor several benefit concerts on July 23, 24 and 25, 2010, for long time member Gino Smith. For more information about the concerts, see the postings at Quartet Central Message Board.
***** July 05, 2010
The husband and wife duo of Deacon Shumpert Watts and Mrs. Lillie Hill Watts have released their new CD titled The Watts - When You Live By God's Word. The CD features songs with a down home southern gospel twist. “God Rode In A Wind and Storm" blasts the banjo and the guitars along with Lillie's sweet melodic southern sound. While, the duet with her husband Deacon Watts on “I feel Like Traveling On" produces that old fashioned traditional gospel sound everyone loves.
***** July 03, 2010
The Joyful Heirs new CD is titled Good Will Follow You. It was released earlier this year. Some of the songs on the CD are "He Keep on Blessing Me," "Work On Me Jesus," "All God's Children," and "Jesus Is Real."
***** July 01, 2010
Low Rush Music has repackaged the 2007 release Live & Up Close by Rev. R. L. Bush & The New Swan Silvertones. The re-release is titled Rev. R. L. Bush Live Up and Close Again. The same thirteen songs that were on the 2007 release are on the 2010 release. The artwork on the 2010 is very impressive. With the push from Low Rush, this project should finally get the national attention in deserved.
***** July 01, 2010
Eddie Ruth Bradford is working on a new CD. She has released the first single titled "Jesus Is Coming Back." It is anticipated that the entire CD will be released later this year.
***** July 01, 2010
July is here. It just does not seem
that six (6) months of 2010 is in the history book. There have been a lot of
activities relating to quartet gospel during the past six (6) months. We
have been introduced to new projects from independents and major labels.
There have been lots of gospel quartet concerts. And, sadly, there have been
many deaths in the quartet gospel community. ***** June 13, 2010
GOSPEL SINGER KEITH “WONDERBOY” JOHNSON TO GRANT SPECIAL WISH 18-year-old Malcolm’s wish will be granted by Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Wisconsin
Eighteen-year-old Malcolm Ramsey’s wish to meet well-known Gospel singer, Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson, will be granted Wednesday, June 16 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin has made arrangements to fly Johnson in from New York City for a special meet-n-greet with Malcolm. Johnson will do a private concert for Malcolm and his family and then will join them for dinner. Read More
***** June 12, 2010
On June 29, 2010, MCG Records will release Gospel Quartet Praise & Worship, Volume 1. With this project, MCG reminds us that “Quartets have led the way in praise & worship music for nearly a century.” The groups on this project are Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, Fuzzy Taylor with his father – the Legendary Spencer Taylor, The Alabama Spirituals, The Gospel Four, The Gospel Legends, Slim & The Supreme Angels, The Racy Brothers, and Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites.
***** June 10, 2010
The Echoaires are working on their brand new project entitled Old School New Flavor. It is scheduled for release in August, 2010. The CD will have 11 new songs. And, according to Ecko Records, "each one is a winner."
***** June 5, 2010
The Starlights of Compton, California, are awesome quartet gospel singers. Their new CD is titled Did U Stop 2 Pray? The title song is a remake of “Did You Stop To Pray This Morning” by The Pilgrim Travelers. The Starlights’ version of the song is over 7 minutes long and it still seems too short. The subtitle to the new CD is Live In Compton. If you have The Starlights’ 2004 recording T.S.L. Live At West Angeles‘ project, then you know the guys pull out all the stops for their live recordings. Now, with the release of the new CD, they have taken their performance to another level.
***** June 1, 2010
Rhythm and blues (or soul music) fans from the 70’s may remember the group The Stylistics. Remember their smooth rhythms? Remember their falsetto lead singer? Remember their unique arrangements? Well, if you do, then transfer all of that to gospel music and attach the name David Martin & The New Gospel Stylistics. This North Carolina group has found a way to incorporate the secular musical style of the 70’s into good gospel quartet music. There most recent CD is titled Trust In Jesus.
***** June 1, 2010
June has been label as Black Music Month. This is the month the nation has set aside to place emphasis on the history, artistry and culture of Black Music. Well, for those that visit this site you know that here each month we celebrate the history, artistry and culture of traditional gospel quartet music. We do, however, encourage each of you to take the time this month and tell a young person about the gospel quartet genre. If you do, you will be aiding in ensuring that the rich history of gospel quartet music is past along to the next generation.
***** May 29, 2010
We just received the new CD Introducing The Anointed Brothers of Flint, Michigan. What an outstanding project. There are twelve songs on the project. There are many original materials on this CD. The Public Domain songs on the project certainly have original arrangements. This may be the group's first CD, but they are certainly not neophytes to the music industry. They are polished outstanding singers. And, they know how to deliver a message that ministers to the listener.
***** May 25, 2010
The Joy Boyz of Nashville, Tennessee, have been signed to 4 Winds Record Label. Congratulations to some of the hardest working guys in gospel music. If they bring the energy they normally display on stage to the Memorial Day Concert (see, May 24, 2010 below) recording, gospel music fans will be presented with a great CD and DVD.
***** May 24, 2010
MALACO will be taping The Joy Boyz, The Jackson Sisters and The Sensational Nightingales at a Memorial Day Concert in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on May 31, 2010. The concert flyer can be seen on the front page of Gloryland Gospel.
***** May 15, 2010
Doc McKenzie and The Hi-Lites are making preparation to release their new DVD. Portions of the DVD were recorded in Tampa, Florida earlier this year. The DVD is titled Feel Him Movin. The title is taken from the very popular song on the group’s 2009 Renewed CD. The DVD should be available in stores in June or July.
***** May 11, 2010
Blest By Four new CD is titled Just Like Fire. This live recording contains fourteen (14) songs. The release is another joint venture between Humility Records and MCG Records. This new project is likely to elevate this group to their rightful place as one of the true “up and coming” groups in the quartet gospel genre.
***** May 6, 2010
The Silverstars have been singing for a long time. Many of the members have been with the group for over 25 years. Their title of their most recent CD reflects that longevity - Labor Down Through The Years. The Silverstars are from Holly Hill, South Carolina. They are aptly described as "The Gentlemen of Gospel." Once you hear their CD, you will be describing them as outstanding gospel singers with a down home flair to their music.
***** May 1, 2010
SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY MUSIC: On Sunday, May 9, 2010, Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio will feature a special Mother's Day broadcast. During the broadcast you will hear "Thank God For Mama" by The Fantastic Violinaires, "A Song for Mama" by The Texas Boyz, "Hello Mother" by The Canton Spirituals, "Mother Loves Her Children," by The Christian Harmonizers, "Mother's Prayer" by The Mighty Gospel Warriors and many, many more.
***** May 1, 2010
May will be another exciting month for gospel quartet fans. There are many gospel quartet events occurring around the country this month. There are a series of Mother's Day programs scheduled for the Mother's Day Weekend. In addition to these events, many groups around the country are celebrating their anniversary this month. There is no shortage of activities for those desiring to attend a Gospel Quartet song service this month.
***** April 22, 2010
A few weeks ago MCG Records experimented with offering a free download of Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s “Love Will Go All The Way.” Now the label is offering a free download of "If You Can't Make It" by The Gospel Legends. To download your free copy of this song, visit MCG Records’ New page.
***** April 12, 2010
Mark Davis of The Gospel Legends report that the group is very busy these days. The Gospel Legends are probably one of the youngest quartet gospel groups on the road today. They certainly have one of the most exciting CD to be released in recent years by any gospel quartet group. Their DVD is just making its way to the marketplace. The group picked up several awards at this year's South Carolina Gospel Quartet Awards' program. In the upcoming months the group will make appearances in Ft. Payne, Alabama, Opelousas, Louisiana, Meridian, Mississippi, Houston, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and New Haven, Connecticut. You do not want to miss this group when they are in or near your city.
***** April 12, 2010
Gregg Kelly, Sugar Hightower and Michael (Big Mike) Kempson have joined forces to bring back that sweet down home style of gospel quartet music created by the original Supreme Angels. The new group is called Slim Original Angels. With the new name, the guys pay homage to their longtime leader and members that have been with the group for many, many years. According to Big Mike, the group will be ready to minister to their many fans by the end of the summer. He also wanted their legion of fans to know their prayers and love are appreciated. To book this new amalgamation of The Supreme Angels contact Big Mike at 919-258-5287.
***** April 10, 2010
Did you know that members of The Starlights (of Compton, California) are the sons and grandsons of the late Henry Botts, Sr. of The Pilgrim Travelers? Now you know why they sing such great traditional gospel quartet songs. They were recently honored by President Barack Obama, Congresswomen Maxine Waters and Diane Watson, and The Governor of The State of California. Look for their new CD soon to be released this spring. On it will be a new rendition of The Pilgrim Travelers’ "Did You Stop To Pray This Morning."
***** April 7, 2010
We understand that Ronnie R. Riles, Sr., is working on a new CD. His 2009 release, Bad Boys Need Jesus Too, is still in rotation at numerous stations across the country and songs from the CD can be heard each month during the Quartet Mix broadcast on Gloryland Gospel Radio. Brother Riles will be introducing Minister Larry Baldwin, a former R & B artist, to the gospel music community with the release of the new CD. Lookout for the song titled “Very Present Help." We await, with much anticipation, the release of the new CD.
***** April 7, 2010
Two (2) new Internet radios that broadcast Quartet Gospel are now up and running. Sister Blanche Goodson broadcasts the "The Very Best in SC Gospel Quartet Music and Pastoral Messages" on SC Gospel Quartets Radio. From New Smyrna Beach, Florida, there is S.H.A.R.P LTD FM. This station broadcasts "Pastoral Spiritual Dynamic empowering sermons" and some gospel quartet music.
***** April 5, 2010
Gospel Quartet Groups around the country are still doing their part to help the people of Haiti. WHLJ, 97.5 FM, of Valdosta, Georgia, sponsored a Gospel Concert for Haiti at the Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Some of the gospel quartet artists participating in the program were Elder Troy J. Jackson, of Brothers and Sisters of Willachoochee, Georgia, Sister Minnie Martin, Elder Leon Henderson, Coco and The Chosen Ones, and Eric Sharper's ensemble, Committed Praise.
***** April 3, 2010
The prodigal Sons of Montgomery, Alabama, is working on a new CD and they have a new name, The New Prodigal Sons. They have released a promotional copy of the CD that contains six (6) songs. Eric Shaper, once again, serves as the producer for this extraordinary group.
***** April 1, 2010
Gloryland Gospel will provide a special Easter Sunday Radio Broadcast on Sunday, April 4, 2010. The broadcast will feature music by gospel quartet artists with a common theme relating to the celebration of Easter.
***** April 1, 2010
From all indications, April is going to be an another exciting month for the gospel quartet music. Several new CDs will make there way to the marketplace. Spencer Taylor & The Highway QC's, has a new CD - Work A Miracle. MCG has taken The Alabama Spirituals' 2008 release Worthy Is He, repackaged it, added new songs and given it major promotions. It will be released this month. Low Rush Music is working on releases from their new artists. Expect them to be in stores this month.
***** March 31, 2010
The Southern Sons of Memphis new CD is titled Another Dimension › Live. The project was recorded at Brown Missionary Baptist Church, Southaven, Mississippi. There are eleven (11) songs of this project. Patrick Hollis, of Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, on “Going Home To Jesus.” The final song on the CD, “I Need The Lord,” is actually the first song of the concert. Mr. James Chambers can be heard introducing the group at the beginning of this song. This is another outstanding project produced by Ray Braswell of Raymarkable Studios in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
***** March 29, 2010
Lady Beatrice Ward and Angelic Voices new CD is titled Gospel Experience. The group calls Houston, Texas, home. This 11-track project should solidify this group’s position as one of the gems in gospel music. Radio Angels will be drawn to the song "Running for Jesus." The arrangement is outstanding and the words are thought provoking. The members of the group are Frank Ward, Edith Randle and Lynn Winzer.
***** March 29, 2010
Eternal Light Gospel Singers of Marianna, Arkansas, appeared at the South Carolina Gospel Quartet Awards’ ceremony on Saturday, March 28, 2010, in Columbia, South Carolina. They ministered for about 30 minutes. They performed songs from their newest CD, Simply Outstanding - Live In Little Rock, Arkansas, and many of their earlier recordings. We were informed by the group that the DVD version of Simply Outstanding - Live In Little Rock, Arkansas should be in stores in April. The group is already at work on their next project. The next project should be released later this year or the first of next year.
***** March 22, 2010
The Silver Trumpets, Doc McKenzie & The Hi-Lites, The Inspiration Singers, The Gospel Legends, Flossie Boyd Johnson & Favor, Women of Strength, Reginald Funderburke & The Anointed Temples, The Gospel Originals, The Brewsteraires, and Deacon Hosea Session & The Messengers are some of the artists that have been nominated in various categories for the South Carolina Quartet Awards. The Awards Concert will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Hopkins, South Carolina. This is the 9th year for the awards program. According to the organization's CEO, Sister Blanche Goodson, the awards concert is just the beginning of a serious or program scheduled this year by SC Gospel Quartet.
***** March 16, 2010
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***** March 10, 2010
Lil’ David And The Bell of Joys released their new project this month. It is titled Daddy’s Dream. The title honors (and acknowledges) the vision of the late David Harrison - that the group would continue to minister in song long after his death in 2007. On the new project the group also pays homage to the ORIGINAL Bells of Joy by recording the song "Let's Talk About Jesus."
***** March 8, 2010
MCG Records have signed The Alabama Spirituals. Yes, the label that introduced Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's to the world has signed a group that is one of the best kept secret in gospel music. In 2008, The Alabama Spiritual released the CD titled Worthy Is He. The title track immediately became popular with Radio Angels across the country. Look for the group’s first release on the MCG Records' label to be in stores soon.
***** 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
***** 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. ***** 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.
***** 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.”
***** 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).
***** 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.
***** 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.
***** January 26, 2010
MALACLO announces the addition of
Lil Blair to the 4 Winds / Malaco Roster
Malaco Music Group
**** 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.
***** 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. ***** 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.
***** 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.
***** 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.
***** 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.
***** 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.
***** 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.
***** 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.
***** January 1, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR! |
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