SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
CD REVIEW:
A WONDERFUL CHANGE
MCCRAY DOVE AND THE DOVE BROTHERS
LABEL: DOVE BROTHERS MUSIC GROUP
PRODUCER: MCCRAY DOVE AND THE DOVE BROTHERS
RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026
GROUP MEMBERS: MATTHEW DOVE (TENOR), DAVID DOVE (LEAD), ANDREW DOVE (BARITONE/BASS), AND MCCRAY DOVE (PIANIST/VOCALS)
SONG LIST:
- Going Along (Lari Goss)
- Jesus Died So I Don’t Have To (Rodney Griffin) ft. Ed O’Neal
- My Heart Is Reserved For The Lord (Kyle Taylor)
- If The Whole World Love Him (Roni Goss)
- A Wonderful Change (Lari Goss)
- I Just Telephone Upstairs (Audrey Call)
- In Heaven (Bob Benson)
- For My Good Fortune (Otis Blackwell, Bobby Stevenson)
- I Can’t Stand Up Alone (Martha Carbon)
- He Looked Beyond My Faults (Dottie Rambo)
- I Know I’ve Been Redeemed (McCray Dove)
BREAKDOWN:
There is a new generation of the Dove Brothers. Founding member McCray Dove is now joined by his sons David (Lead), Andrew (Baritone), and Matthew (Tenor) adding a fresh exciting new energy to the group. This new group carries on the legacy of the original Dove Brothers Quartet blending classic Southern Gospel harmonies and an exciting youthful energy. The group’s latest album A Wonderful Change is a throwback to the days of the Blackwood Brothers and the Statesmen. Featuring eleven classic songs, this album is sure to be a blessing to all who listen.
This exciting album opens with the Lari Goss-penned “Going Along,” a joyful tune that simply says: I sing as I’m going along for I know I will reach my home in Heaven. Legendary Dixie Melody Boys bass singer Ed O’Neal is featured on a special recording of the classic “Jesus Died So I Won’t Have To.” O’Neal’s vocals were added from the original recording in tribute as he serves as a major influence on the group. Matthew Dove takes the lead on the second verse of this tender song about the Lord’s ultimate Sacrifice. “My Heart Is Reserved For The Lord” is a fun, up-tempo tune that proclaims: Jesus has a hold on my heart. I declare my heart is reserved for Him. I will not let Satan or his sin in my heart. David Dove takes the lead on “If The Whole World Loved Him,” a powerful, mid-tempo track. The young Dove’s voice reminds me not only of his father’s but of Ronnie Booth’s as well. Next, the group covers another Goss-penned classic that the Nelons recorded and is the title cut, “A Wonderful Change.” This fun, up-tempo tune tells of the transforming power of Christ. He made a wonderful change in me. “I Just Telephone Upstairs” is another fun, up-tempo tune that simply says: Whenever I am troubled, I just call on Jesus. There is no need to worry or fear for the Lord has it under control. Just give your burdens to Him. “In Heaven,” featuring David Dove, is a beautiful ballad that looks forward to the day when we enter our Eternal Home. McCray Dove joins his sons (with Andrew Dove shifting to bass) on the energy-filled tune “For My Good Fortune.” Matthew Dove’s unique tenor is featured on the classic, jazzy tune “I Can’t Stand Up Alone.” McCray Dove joins his sons again on this song. Andrew and David are featured on the powerful Dottie Rambo classic “He Looked Beyond My Faults,” which also showcases the brothers’ incredible harmonies. The album closes with a rousing rendition of “I Know I’ve Been Redeemed” written by McCray Dove.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The legacy of the Dove Brothers are safe in the hands of these incredible young singers. This group pays homage and tribute to the early days of this beloved genre of music and does it in grand style. Highlights include: “I Can’t Stand Up Alone,” “He Looked Beyond My Faults,” “For My Good Fortune,” “I Know I’ve Been Redeemed,” and “Jesus Die So I Won’t Have To.”
4 out of 5 stars!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.dovebrothersmusic.com
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