Enjoy… Wilburn & Wilburn just lost their track on Fire in the Choir. It was on, then it wasn’t. Jonathan started singing “And what I need right now is a track playing….” Waiting. Waiting. Tim Lovelace is killing time… this is embarrassing for somebody. I don’t know his name and he’s probably glad. Okay, it eventually came back. Jonathan and Jordan are tearing it up! Jonathan hit some pretty powerful notes and got red in the face. So did Jordan.... Read more
Installment #3. Enjoy. I just came in to catch the tail end of the Freemans’ set. I believe this song was called “Children of the Dust.” It sounded like it had some really good lyrics. Jason Crabb and the Sisters are hosting tonight. This is a great combination and I look forward to it. Okay, just as the Browns came on, my computer had a MAJOR crash, and I had to miss about 20 minutes getting the problem solved. I... Read more
I saw it first in a blog comment, then Keith Waggoner pointed out Brandon Coomer’s official announcement. Gold City has hired a lead singer from a regional group—somebody I’ve never heard of before. However, Brandon has a couple clips of his voice, and he does sound promising. He’s got even more of an Ivan Parker than Craig West (though I think I still prefer Craig). But this could work out. Here’s hoping for the best! I still want them to... Read more
I generally don’t do news posts because everybody else is already there first, but this is just mind-boggling. Hat tip to Nate Stainbrook for getting the scoop on this by asking Craig personally. I’m in shock. Gold City was just starting to get a little bit of a second wind with Craig’s talent on board. But after I found out why he was leaving, I got a new respect for him. Let me quote just a bit from Nate’s small... Read more
Installment #2. Enjoy. I missed the first part and entered when the Easters were singing. So starting there, here’s my running commentary on the night’s doings. Just came on to see the Easters. Morgan’s shoes are bright red. Repeat after me Morgan: “There is no place like home. There is no place like home.” (click, click, click) Now Sheri is singing. What a rich voice she has. “Praise His Name.” This is very touching. She just said that she is... Read more
Here is the first “hasty notes” installment for NQC. These were my immediate impressions, captured as I was watching the webcast, so they’re written as a stream of running commentary in the present tense. Enjoy. I’m too tired to proofread, so forgive any typos. Opening: Tim Lovelace is in the audience interacting and making jokes. Little awkward since there aren’t that many folks around. But he is very likable. He gives away a couple free Booth Brothers and Greater Vision... Read more
What does it mean to covet? I’ve always had a general idea of “coveting” as “wishing you could have or enjoy something someone else has or enjoys.” But I think that general notion can be separated into two very different things. Let’s imagine your friend Joe gets a ticket to go to NQC for the first time, and you can’t go because you can’t afford it. When he joyfully informs you of his good fortune, let’s say your first reaction... Read more
Everybody else will probably be asking “Where were you?” so I’ve decided I’ll do something a little different for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Anybody who knows me knows that I have a passion for language—specifically, its proper use. One of the things that I absolutely cannot stand is when people use the word “tragedy” for something that is not a tragedy. Let me explain. A 4-year-old dies of leukemia. A young mother is paralyzed in a car accident. A... Read more
Nate’s Southern Gospel Ponderings and Southern Gospel Yankee are uniting for our first joint review! Enjoy our thoughts on Legacy Five’s latest release, A Wonderful Life. 1. A Wonderful Life Yankee Gospel Girl: The title track, penned by Jim Brady, is very smooth. It sounds, not surprisingly, like something the Booth Brothers might do (compare it with “Don’t Hang Your Head And Cry” from Jubilee 2). Brady is great at writing new songs that sound old. Jazzy piano coordinates well... Read more
Please raise your e-hand if this is you. I sure need it to help me laugh at myself and focus on my actual life (what a concept). Speaking of life, college is officially underway. I have no intention of abandoning the blog and plan to continue posting regularly (including Lord willing some remarks during NQC), but bear with me as the posts may become less frequent through the school year. Many thanks to all for your faithful readership so far. Read more
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