News Tidbits: Recent Lineup Changes and Upcoming Releases

NEWS TIDBITS

2014 WRAP-UP

Pat Barker leaves Mark Trammell Quartet, Randy Bryd joins.

Bryan Walker Departs, Troy Peach Rejoins The Perrys.

Aaron Crabb Departs Canton Junction.

Will Lane rejoins the Anchormen Quartet.

Steve French retires from Gospel music, The Kingdom Heirs.

Gold City suffers loss, fire claims most of their product, tour bus, etc.

Rebels tenor singer Horace Parrish (1951-1968) passed away on December 26, 2014.

Jason Funderburk announces solo ministry, Driven disbands.

McCray Dove launches the McCray Dove Band, Devin Dove (Drums), and Mike Salley (Bass Guitar) remain with the group. Devin Dove will also sing tenor and Salley will sing baritone while McCray Dove sings lead.

Jim Brady Trio premiered at Legacy Five's annual New Years Celebration. This new group includes: Jim Brady, his wife Melissa, and former Legacy Five pianist Tim Parton.

Also at the event, Paul Lancaster debuted with the Booth Brothers as their new baritone replacing Jim Brady.

UPCOMING RELEASES

December 31 – Booth Brothers – Still January 20 – Ivan Parker – Threads Of Mercy January 20 – Goodman Revival – Songs In The Key Of Happy (CD/DVD) January 20 – Lynda Randle – Ageless Hymns: Songs Of Peace (CD) February 3 – The Erwins – Ready To Sail (CD) February 3 – Various – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Gaither Homecoming (CD)