Author: justingilmore1992
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SPOTLIGHT YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025: TOP SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUMS OF THE YEAR AND MORE
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: 2025 IN REVIEW: MY TOP FAVORITE SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUMS OF THE YEAR It is that time once again. As another year comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year and how God has brought us through. 2025 has been a difficult year for my family and…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: THE GREAT ADVENTURE: A TRIBUTE TO STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN- JOSEPH HABEDANK
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: THE GREAT ADVENTURE: A TRIBUTE TO STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN JOSEPH HABEDANK LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS PRODUCER: BRENT MILLIGAN RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Joseph Habedank is one of Southern Gospel Music’s most beloved soloists. A dynamic voice and powerful testimony; his music resonates with listeners across the…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: THEN CAME THE MORNING- GAITHER VOCAL BAND
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: THEN CAME THE MORNING GAITHER VOCAL BAND LABEL: GAITHER MUSIC GROUP PRODUCER: GORDON MOTE AND BILL GAITHER RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 29, 2025 GROUP MEMBERS: BILL GAITHER (BASS/BARITONE), WES HAMPTON (TENOR), ADAM CRABB (LEAD), TODD SUTTLES (BARITONE/BASS), AND REGGIE SMITH (TENOR) SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: The Gaither Vocal Band has been…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: THIS IS THE TIME I MUST SING- THE MARTINS
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: THIS IS THE TIME I MUST SING: AN ACAPPELLA TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF BILL AND GLORIA GAITHER THE MARTINS LABEL: GAITHER MUSIC GROUP PRODUCER: MATTHEW HOLT RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 GROUP MEMBERS: JOYCE MARTIN SANDERS, JUDY MARTIN HESS, JONATHAN MARTIN SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Signature harmonies, beautiful a…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: FORGIVEN AND FREE- GENE MCDONALD
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: FORGIVEN AND FREE GENE MCDONALD LABEL: GAITHER MUSIC GROUP PRODUCER: KEVIN WILLIAMS, BILL GAITHER RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Gene McDonald’s unmistakable bass voice has been a mainstay in the Gaither Homecoming choir for over thirty years. McDonald’s latest album serves as a beautiful tribute to…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO A HERO: THE SONGS OF SQUIRE PARSONS- JIM & MELISSA BRADY
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO A HERO: THE SONGS OF SQUIRE PARSONS JIM & MELISSA BRADY LABEL: BRADY HOUSE MUSIC PRODUCER: JIM BRADY RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2025 SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Powerhouse vocal duo Jim and Melissa Brady pay tribute to a beloved hero of Southern Gospel music with their…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: FOREVER- TRIBUTE QUARTET
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: FOREVER TRIBUTE QUARTET LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS PRODUCER: WAYNE HAUN RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025 (SPECIAL NQC PRE-RELEASE), JANUARY 30, 2026 (WIDE RELEASE) GROUP MEMBERS: GARY CASTO (LEAD), JOSH SINGLETARY (BARITONE/PIANIST), GUS GACHES (TENOR), AND IAN OWENS (BASS) SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Forever. This term is defined as: for a limitless time…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS-THE DOWN EAST BOYS
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS DOWN EAST BOYS LABEL: STOWTOWN RECORDS PRODUCER: JASON WEBB RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2025 GROUP MEMBERS: RICKY CARDEN (LEAD), DOUG PITTMAN (TENOR), CAYDEN HOWELL (BARITONE), AND BRANDON BARRY (BASS) SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Christmas, Celtic style and the Down East Boys are, in my humble opinion, a…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: WHERE HEALING HAPPENS- THE GUARDIANS
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: WHERE HEALING HAPPENS THE GUARDIANS LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS PRODUCER: JOHN DARIN ROWSEY RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2025 GROUP MEMBERS: JOHN DARIN ROWSEY (LEAD), PAT BARKER (BASS), PAUL LANCASTER (TENOR), AND DALE FORBES (BARITONE) SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: The Guardians are back with, in my humble opinion, one of the best…
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SPOTLIGHT CD REVIEW: A JAZZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS LIVE AT BIRDLAND- ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS: CD REVIEW: A JAZZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS (LIVE AT BIRDLAND) ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND LABEL: CLUB44 RECORDS PRODUCER: WAYNE HAUN RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2025 GROUP MEMBERS: ERNIE HAASE (TENOR), DOUG ANDERSON (BARITONE), DUSTIN DOYLE (LEAD), CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR (BASS), TYLER VESTAL (PIANIST) SONG LIST: BREAKDOWN: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound has…
