NEWS TIDBITS: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1ST
NEWS TIDBITS
TONIGHT: Quartet Night Across America airs at 11:30 p.m. CST, on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). It will be the first of multiple airings of the program on TBN. This special program features The Blackwood Brothers, Brian Free & Assurance, Tribute Quartet, and Legacy Five!!
AbsolutelyGospel.com released their list of nominees for the 2015 Absolutely Gospel awards Joseph Habedank and Amber Nelon Thompson will host the awards show on Tuesday, April 14. List of nominees can be found here:
The Southmen Quartet recently announced the additions of tenor singer Ricky Perkins and pianist Will Yates. Jim Hefner, who had previously filled the tenor role, will shift to baritone. The quartet experienced the tragic loss of Roy Bray, who filled the baritone and pianist positions.
In case you missed it, Harmony Road TV announced the lineup for the next episode. See yesterday's post.
The Kingdom Heirs celebrate 30 years in Southern Gospel Music this year! To commemorate the milestone, they have released an anniversary project that is a collection of original cuts of songs from their vast 30 year catalogue. For info and to purchase, visit http://kingdomheirs.com/news
Also in case you missed it, Canton Junction announced the addtions of lead singer Casey Rivers and baritone Ryan Seaton to the group replacing departing members Aaron Crabb and Shane McConnell.
UPCOMING RELEASES
February 3 – The Erwins – Ready To Sail (CD) February 3 – Various – 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best Of Gaither Homecoming (CD) March 3 – Bill & Gloria Gaither & Their Homecoming Friends – In The Garden Easter Favorites From Bill & Gloria Gaither And Their Homecoming Friends (CD) March 10 – Fairfield Four – Still Rockin’ My Soul (CD) March 17 – Gaither Vocal Band – Sometimes It Takes A Mountain (DVD) March 17 – Gaither Vocal Band – Happy Rhythm (CD/DVD)
March 17- The Old Paths- Stay March (date TBA) – The Oak Ridge Boys – Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites (CD) March 31 – Jason Crabb – Through The Fire: The Best Of Jason Crabb (CD)
UPCOMING BLOG POSTS
FEBRUARY 3- STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH THE NELONS
FEBRUARY 4- SPOTLIGHT HISTORY- THE NELONS
FEBRUARY 5- SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW WITH AMBER NELON THOMPSON
FEBRUARY 6- SONG CORNER FEATURING THE NELONS