The 2025 Singing News Fan Awards ceremony was held Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at The LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee during the 2025 National Quartet Convention. The ceremony was hosted by Michael Booth and, eventually, Pat Barker, who brought laughter and levity to this highlight of the Southern Gospel music year. The show also […]
Rick Francis (Singing News) and Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River) presented Joyce Croft with the Favorite Song award on Thursday night of the National Quartet Convention. Joyce was unable to attend the Singing News Fan Awards, which was held on Wednesday of this week, but she watched it on SingingNewsTV. She is […]
Arden, North Carolina (September 26, 2025) — For their Horizon Records debut, The Rogers Family have chosen a rollicking affirmation of the Lord’s eternal presence and power that exemplifies the group’s respect for the Southern Gospel tradition — and their mastery of the genre’s signature harmonizing. “We’re so excited to officially release our brand new single, ‘He’s Still God,’” enthuses Rebekah Shields, who […]
270 Voices, One Stage: Groundbreaking Gaither Homecoming Taping Historic Gaither Homecoming Event Brings together more than 270 Artists for a NEW LIVE TV taping of over 70 Songs in One for Unmatched Musical Showcase NASHVILLE, TN – On Tuesday, September 16th, Gaither Productions brought more than 270 artists for a landmark taping, marking one of […]
Nashville, Tenn. – Critically-acclaimed bluegrass gospel group Chosen Road is proud to announce the release of their stirring new single, “Daddy Was a Navy Man”, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Navy. The Thoroughbred Records’ (Daywind Music Group) release is available for download on October 10th, 2025. PRESAVE: https://listen.daywindmusicgroup.com/cr_dwanm. Written by […]
Nashville, TN – September 8th] – A new chapter in Christian music marketing and production has begun as Agency Elev8 officially launches, building on the strong foundation established by Godsey Media. Agency Elev8 will continue to provide top-tier marketing and production solutions for artists while introducing fresh strategies to connect fans with live music experiences […]
This story was first published in June Of 2019 More than thirty years ago, Chris and Darrell Freeman began the family musical legacy known as the Freemans. Their name is synonymous with gospel music. The Freemans have recorded 25 albums and garnered seven number one songs, and the foundation of their success has been the […]
Sometimes They’re Useless It’s funny how you can look back at traits and interests a person had as a child that should have, if you had been attuned to such things, given you a clue as to what the future would hold. For example, when my sister was not quite three, she was given a […]
Arden, North Carolina (September 19, 2025) — The latest single from Sonlite Records’ Sound Street might have some of the flavors of a contemporary children’s song, and it’s led by 9-year-old Johanna Vanderslice, but “Pray, Pray, Pray” affirms in its lyrics a message that every age can appreciate: Pray, pray, pray, Have a little talk with Jesus Pray, pray, pray, On and […]
1. Troubled LeFevre Qt/Daywind 2. Up Above The World So High Inspirations/Crossroads 3. Free Brian Free & Assurance/Daywind 4. 99 1/2 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound/StowTow 5. Hold On To Hope Southbound/Daywind 6. So Many Reasons Tribute QT/Daywind 7. Deep Waters Triumphant Qt/StowTown 8. A Million Reasons Perrys/StowTown 9. Stand Tall Hyssongs/ARS 10. Rise Up […]
The Inspirations – Yes, I Will Be There (1988) After a 2-year stint with the Inspirations, Ronnie once again departed the group, but he would return once again in a few years. In the meantime, the Inspirations hired a young gentleman named Chris Smith to sing baritone. The group was already familiar with Chris, as […]
Commemorating more than two decades of proclaiming the hope of Jesus through song, The Rock Music—the genre-spanning worship collective of Salt Lake City-based congregation The Rock Church—presents Captured By Grace (20 Year Deluxe Edition) October 3. Produced by Jordan Clark and Joel Pack, the milestone recording features newly reimagined renditions of 13 tracks from The Rock Music’s […]
