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SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL: TOP 10 FAVORITE CDS OF 2015 SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS TOP TEN FAVORITE CDS OF 2015  10. ROCK OF AGES: HYMNS AND GOSPEL FAVORITES- THE OAK RIDGE BOYS TAKE ONE OF COUNTRY AND GOSPEL FINEST GROUPS AND ADD THE CLASSIC HYMNS AND YOU GET A FANTASTIC RECORD. THE MIGHTY OAKS CAPTURE THE ESSENCE…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:  I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT THIS IS THE FINAL REVIEW/ POST OF THE YEAR! THIS WAS A GREAT YEAR FOR BOTH SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC AND THIS BLOG. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE LIKED AND SHARED THIS BLOG, IT TRULY MEANS THE WORLD TO ME!! I LOOK FORWARD TO THE COMING YEAR!…

CD REVIEW READY TO SAIL THE ERWINS RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 3, 2015 LABEL: STOWTOWN RECORDS TRACK LISTING: Title/Writer(s)/Featured Vocalist 1. Ready to Sail- Jared Anderson, Wayne Haun / featuring Keith 2. Greater-Nathan Cochran, David Arthur Garcia, Ben Glover, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Mike Scheuchzer, Robby Shaffer / featuring Kris, Ensemble 3. Believe Him- Lee Black,…

New Music from Ian Owens!!! Incredible bass vocalist, Ian Owens is releasing his first ever solo record entitled Ain’t Misbehavin very soon in physical format. It has already been released on multiple digital download platforms such as ITunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. This record takes the listener on a musical journey through the personal favorites…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS CD REVIEW HOME LEFEVRE QUARTET MEMBERS: MIKE LEFEVRE (BARITONE), JORDAN LEFEVRE (LEAD), BRANDON BARRY (BASS), AND JEREMY PEACE (TENOR) RELEASE DATE: DECEMBER 2015 SONG LIST: THOUGHTS: The name LeFevre has been a mainstay in Southern Gospel Music for decades. Mike LeFevre continues this legacy with his fan favorite quartet. The group’s…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS CD REVIEW  REWIND  ARTIST: MARK TRAMMELL QUARTET MEMBERS: MARK TRAMMELL (BARITONE), NICK TRAMMELL (LEAD), RANDY BYRD (BASS), AND BLAKE BUFFIN (TENOR) RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 2015 PRODUCER: MARK TRAMMELL LABEL: DAYWIND RECORDS, COURTESY OF CRIMSON ROAD PRODUCTIONS SONG LIST: THOUGHTS: Following his departure from Gold City in 2002, Mark Trammell founded his…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS CD REVIEW: SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TARANDA GREENE RELEASE DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2015 LABEL: STOWTOWN RECORDS  SONG LIST:  THOUGHTS: Christmastime is almost upon us and what better way to usher in this special season than with an incredible Christmas themed record. On her first Christmas recording of her career, Taranda Greene gives…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS CD REVIEW HOW WE LOVE MARK LOWRY  RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2015 LABEL: MARK LOWRY PRODUCTIONS, SPRING HILL MUSIC PRODUCER: KEVIN WILLIAMS SONG LIST: THOUGHTS: Well, what can I say about Mark Lowry? He is one of the most talented vocalists in Gospel music in my humble opinion. This Southern Gospel…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS CD REVIEW: REVIVED- THE DIXIE MELODY BOYS  RELEASE DATE: JULY 21, 2015 PRODUCER: JOSH GARNER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: ED O’NEAL MEMBERS: DOUG PITTMAN (TENOR), JOSH GARNER (LEAD), AARON DISHMAN (BARITONE), AND ED O’NEAL (BASS) SONG LIST: THOUGHTS: The Dixie Melody Boys have been major fixture of Southern Gospel Music for over 50…

SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS CD REVIEW CHRISTMAS COLLECTION- THE GAITHER VOCAL BAND RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 9, 2015 PRODUCERS: BILL GAITHER, BEN ISAACS, AND DAVID PHELPS LABEL: GAITHER MUSIC GROUP CURRENT GVB MEMBERS: BILL GAITHER, WES HAMPTON, DAVID PHELPS, ADAM CRABB, AND TODD SUTTLES SONG LIST: 1. Changed By A Baby Boy (ft. Todd Suttles, David…