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NQC 2012: My Thoughts
–I for one actually enjoyed the pairing setups for emcees and am sorry to see the shift to solo. There was some fun chemistry in 2011. I particularly enjoyed Brian Free and Sheri Easter, Michael Booth and Susan Whisnant, and … Continue reading
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It’s Just My (Second) Opinion: NQC 2011 CD/DVD Song Selection
If you’re not already reading Fuson’s Findings, let me encourage you to check it out. It’s a regular new blog by a new blogger who loves the music and has good insights. He recently started a column called “It’s Just … Continue reading
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Without a Song…
I was browsing through comments on an old post at another blog, and I came across a fascinating discussion. A guy posting under the pseudonym of “soundcheck” was commenting on the vocal abilities of a couple of lead singers, both … Continue reading
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When the World Looks at Southern Gospel Music…
…what do they see? Once, out of curiosity, I decided to have a bit of fun with my classical pianist/composer/music snob and musician extraordinaire uncle. Because I know he can’t stand southern gospel, I tried to put myself in his … Continue reading
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Is That Southern Gospel? (Part II, because I felt like it)
Here’s the second part of my thoughts/ramblings on what southern gospel is and isn’t. (Part I here.) Except this part is really a cogitation on the difference between the label “CCM” and the label “SG.” Contemporary Christian Music is such … Continue reading
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From Young Southern Gospel Fans to the Artists
Daniel Mount has written an open letter to southern gospel artists from young fans of the genre. Like him, I am a young fan, and I’ve addressed and will continue to address the points he made here on this blog. … Continue reading
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Is That Southern Gospel? (Part I, in case I feel like writing a Part II)
Some time ago, I e-mailed this video of Gus Gaches singing “I Stand Redeemed” to my dad. He wrote back and said, “If this is southern gospel, then I’m a southern gospel fan.” But recently, this conversation took place between … Continue reading
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Southern Gospel Music Videos
When was the last time you saw a really high quality music video from a professional southern gospel artist? My guess is you’re casting about for an answer right now, because the truth is that there really aren’t that many … Continue reading
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Encore, encore…okay, that’s enough
Fun question for you guys today: What is your maximum limit for turnarounds? How many times does a group have to repeat the chorus of a song for you to get to the point where you’re inwardly groaning, “No, not … Continue reading
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What’s the Big Deal With Michael Buble?
I originally wrote this post when Michael Buble came out with his new Christmas album. It had been brewing for a while, but I kept forgetting to write it. Then when I started to see people talking and tweeting about … Continue reading →
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