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Johnson City, TN – IMC Concerts and InTouch Ministries are partnering to bring the Gospel Music Celebration to Alaska in 2025. Known for its unrivaled, majestic beauty, the 49th state is considered a place unlike any other on earth. Southern Gospel Music lovers will soon have the opportunity to visit this picturesque wonderland as IMC…

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1 God Is Listening Triumphant Qt/StowTown 2 He Sent Him For Me Inspirations/Crossroads 3 Middle Of Nowhere Southbound/Daywind 4 Forgiven Joseph Habedank/Daywind 5 He Made A Way Whisnants/UIA 6 There Is Hyssongs/Independent 7 He Pilots My Ship Tribute Qt/Daywind 8 Your Healing Is On The Way Greater Vision/Daywind 9 There’s A Hole In The Heart…

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Nashville, TN Changes are in the wind for the Inspirationals Quartet of Texas as they gear up for a big Fall and Winter season. Ron Wills, Inspirationals Qt, Owner/Manager/Baritone, states, “First I want to convey the significant contribution Ralph Green has made as a member of the Inspirationals Quartet. In 1972, Ralph started as the…

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Nashville, TN — Changes are in the wind for the Inspirationals Quartet of Texas as they gear up for a big Fall and Winter season.

Ron Wills, Inspirationals Qt, Owner/Manager/Baritone, states, “First, I want to convey the significant contribution Ralph Green has made as a member of the Inspirationals Quartet. In 1972, Ralph started as the pianist and later became the lead singer for the group. I’ve always said and still believe today that he is one of the greatest singers in gospel music, and we were privileged to have him as part of Inspirationals. In addition to his great talent, he has a great love for the Lord and sharing his faith through his music. As we all go through changes in life this is a time of change and a new chapter for both Ralph and the Inspirationals. We look forward to what God has in store for Ralph Green’s music and ministry, as well as him joining us on some special events in the future.”

Wills continues, “The Inspirationals are very excited about the addition of Scott Brand as the new lead singer as we turn the page for the next chapter. Scott first caught our attention when he was with Gold City Quartet and then with The Perrys. He always gives a powerful and full vocal sound in every delivery of a song. He loves God and is passionate about singing for Him. We look forward to this new chapter and what the Lord has in store for us.”

Ralph Green states, “50 years with the Inspirationals Quartet. The old saying is correct, time really does fly. Some of the greatest memories of my life ties directly in with my travel and time with the Inspirationals Quartet. As far as my plans, I will serve with music as long as I have breath for it.”

“Scott Brand states, “First, I want to thank Ron Wills for the incredible opportunity he has given me! I love quartet music; I always have and always will. I look forward to seeing what God is going to do in this chapter of my life and I’m excited about being on stage with John, Ron, Don and Bryan! Hope to see all of you down the road very soon!

Les Butler, Inspirationals QT Producer and REAL Southern Label owner states, “First, I’d like to say what a privilege it was to work with Ralph Green. I’ve been blessed to work with many great singers. Ralph is at the top of the list.”

Butler continues, “Now, I get to work with yet another amazing vocalist in Scott Brand. My what a blessed man I am to work with the caliber of vocalists such as Scott, as well as the entire group. As I’ve said often of late, the Inspirationals Quartet of Texas is the next big thing!”

The quartet is finishing up their Christmas album that is slated to release in November.

For more information on the Inspirationals Quartet of Texas, visit them online at: theinspirationalsquartet.com

The members of The Mark Dubbeld Family are the guests on Gospel Music Today for the week of August 18. Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is The Royalheirs, and Jean reviews new recordings by Sunshine Road and GloryWay. An article from Christian Voice magazine is the…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Paying tribute to an American original—the quartet—GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning Gospel tastemakers Ernie Haase & Signature Sound return October 4 with Live In Memphis. The 14-song Club44 Records release, recorded at the famed Memphis Quartet Show earlier this year, boasts a distinctive selection of Broadway, Gospel, Great American Songbook, and Spiritual standards spanning more than a century.

Steeped in history while brimming with modern vitality, Live In Memphis was executive produced by Haase and produced by 40-time Dove Award-winner Wayne Haun (Celine Dion, Jason Crabb) and is hallmarked by noted guest appearances from Gospel trailblazers the Blackwood Brothers, as well as Duane Allen of the legendary Oak Ridge Boys, among others.

“We are returning to our roots with this album,” Haase shares. “In the mid-1950s, Beale Street Rhythm & Blues collided with southern Spirituals and hymns, helping bring to the forefront a genre of music that is still loved today—quartet singing. Our desire is to breathe new life into songs that not only shaped the musical identity of this country but continue to influence generations of fans around the world.”

Encapsulating the nostalgic joy imbued throughout Live In Memphis, debut single “Put On A Happy Face”—from the 1961 Tony Award-winning musical “Bye Bye Birdie”—is now available on streaming platforms. “We thrive on making people happy, even if it’s for just a few minutes out of their day,” Haase explains of the group’s musical mission. “While we will always sing positive songs that bring hope, peace, and joy, we also love the music of stage and screen and the Great American Songbook, and we enjoyed putting our own unique spin on this wonderful standard.”

Further highlights of Live In Memphis include album opener “Great Day,” an infectious jazz-infused Gospel tune from the 1929 Broadway production of the same name, and such timeless classics as “Old Man River,” “Swingin’ On The Golden Gate” and “Look For The Silver Lining.” In addition, The Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen joins Ernie Haase & Signature Sound for a new rendition of The Oaks’ impassioned anthem “He Did It All For Me,” while Southern Gospel pioneers the Blackwood Brothers take a guest turn on the genre stalwart “Give The World A Smile.”

Blending seamlessly alongside the album’s century-spanning quartet classics, Live In Memphis also spotlights two contributions from Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s own renowned repertoire. Haase co-penned “He Made A Change,” featuring Legacy Five’s Scott Fowler and former Signature Sound member Paul Harkey, as well as “You’ll Find Him There,” the latter of which was inspired by the 2005 motion picture The Nativity Story and is set to be the album’s debut single at Gospel radio formats.

Gold City is excited to announce their first ever Gold Coast Senior Conference! Consider this your invitation to join Gold City along with some of their dearest friends for this uplifting two-day event in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida. The dates for the conference are February 20 & 21, 2025. Parkview Church, located at 5435 Belle…

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Gold City is excited to announce its first-ever Gold Coast Senior Conference! Consider this your invitation to join Gold City along with some of their dearest friends for this uplifting two-day event in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida. The dates for the conference are February 20 & 21, 2025.

Parkview Church, located at 5435 Belle Terre Parkway, is the setting for two days of music, preaching, food, and fellowship. Joining host group Gold City on Thursday night, February 20, will be SGMA and GMA Hall of Fame member Karen Peck and New River. Friday morning’s session will include music by Gold City and an inspiring message from Pastor Randy Gunter, lead pastor at Meadowbrook Church in Gadsden, Alabama—the home church of Danny Riley. After the morning session, all conference attendees will be invited to a delicious lunch held on campus at Parkview. That evening, the final session will feature a concert with the award-winning Booth Brothers, along with the host group. The entire event will be emceed by beloved comedian extraordinaire Tim Lovelace.

Danny Riley says, “We are so happy to be able to host this event. We welcome all our friends to be with us for two days of great Christian fellowship. I’m especially excited for everyone to get to meet and hear a message from my pastor, Randy Gunter, and, of course, we always have a great time with the Booth Brothers and Karen Peck and New River. I know Tim Lovelace will keep things lively for sure. We want everyone to be with us. Parkview Church is a special place for Gold City. Greg and Barry Peters have been friends for quite a long time. Barry was actually a part of our tour crew for several years, so we believe it’s going to be a very special two days for all of us.”

For more information, including full schedule details, lodging, and registration, visit goldcoastsenior.com. This conference is expected to sell out, so signing up for this event now is recommended.

Arden, North Carolina — Some collaborations are the result of deliberate planning, or even calculation, while others take shape on the spur of the moment. In the case of Lauren, Amber & Kenna — that’s Southern Gospel stars Lauren Talley, 11th Hour’s Amber Eppinette Saunders, and singer-songwriter Kenna Turner West — joining their talents in the studio came about in an unforeseen and organic manner more than two years ago, when an informal video of them harmonizing while traveling together was offhandedly posted to social media — and promptly went viral. After reconciling tour schedules, writing songs, and bringing Lauren’s father, acclaimed producer, and artist Roger Talley, on board, the trio entered the studio to create a series of singles that have now been gathered up into a dazzling, multi-faceted collection for Horizon Records: A Little Bit of Heaven. The album is now available for pre-save/add ahead of its October 4 release.

“Who would have thought a Facebook video of three friends singing together in the car would have ended up here?!” says Lauren Talley, who took the lead on the title track. “We’ve all been friends for a long time. We sing, we write, and now we’ve put it all together in a powerful way.”
“Wow!! What can I say but just that,” adds Amber Eppinette Saunders. “I’m getting to sing with two of my best friends — friends that have loved me in the midst of my triumphs and even my tragedies. These precious ladies are being used mightily and bless so many, including me, with their ministries. I can’t wait to see what God does through us together as one.”

With three strong singers as adept at harmonizing as they are at taking the lead, a varied track list that includes contributions from each (including three written by all of the women together), and arrangements that bring each song’s distinctive elements to the fore, A Little Bit of Heaven is a collection whose whole is not greater than the sum of its parts, but rather a revelation of how those parts fit seamlessly together. From the smooth syncopation and wordless harmonies of the title track’s opening to the closing of the set’s previously unreleased “That Kind of Friend,” with its stirring characterization of Christ:

Everybody needs a friend who’s willing
Willing to go the extra mile
Willing to stand there right beside us
In the middle of the flood, the middle of the fire
Someone you can count on
To be there ‘til the end
Everybody needs that kind of friend
…
That’s the kind of friend He is

Lauren, Amber & Kenna emphasize the positive, encouraging, inspirational sides of the Gospel, bringing messages of hope and salvation to their listeners in a compelling musical offering.

“I’ve wanted to do something like this for years, and to be able to sing with two of my best friends — I’m truly blown away,” enthuses Kenna Turner West. “We each come at this with unique gifts and unique platforms of ministry, and when it all comes together, what we have collectively is something very special. We can’t thank Horizon Records enough for this extraordinary opportunity!”

Pre-save/add A Little Bit of Heaven HERE.

BRANSON, MO — Michael Jason Frost of family trio, The Frosts from Branson, MO, proudly announces the release of a new memoir/songbook titled “This Is My Story, This Is My Song.”

The 166-page spiral-bound book features sheet music and vocal arrangements for 15 of Frost’s songs, many of which have been charting hits, such as “Choose Life,” “Three Words, Three Nails, Three Days,” and “That’s God.” It also contains the story and testimony behind each song.

“I’ve dreamed of putting something like this together for years – and I’m so happy to finally offer it as a ministry tool for singers, musicians, pianists, choirs, and worship teams – and also as inspirational material for those who just want something uplifting to read,” Frost said.

“Each song I’ve opted to showcase in this book carries a unique story or personal testimony that makes it truly special to me. Over the years, I’ve received numerous requests for sheet music arrangements of specific songs, and I am delighted to finally be able to provide them. However, my intention was for this collection to offer more than just musical notations. I aspired to share the narrative behind each song, trusting that it might encourage and minister to readers,” Frost said.

The book can be ordered online at frosttrio.com.

The Frosts are Michael, Jen, and their daughter, Jael. They currently host their weekly show, “Southern Gospel Sundays,” at 5 p.m., most Sundays, at the Americana Theatre in Branson, MO. They are also worship leaders at Freedom Fellowship Church.