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Russ Taff talks with staff writer Jeff Lowe about his new release - Faroe Islands
Staff Writer Chris Becker talks with Morgan Easter about her new solo album.
Love stories from 3 couples from all walks of this so-called Southern Gospel life
Voting is now open in 12 of the 24 categories in the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards
Nearly fifteen years ago, two brothers premiered a group that would prove to be different.
"I was told to get out of the ministry, I couldn't sing in church anymore..."
Performances from Jason Crabb, Booth Brothers, Freemans, and more!
An indepth look at Channing Eleton's solo career
The albums here may not have been rated in our album reviews as the best of the year - but they were definitely among our favorite.
The Top 100 Songs and 20 Most Played Artists of 2011
A hilarious conversation with the Southern Plainsmen's Marcelle Slaughter
Here are 10 artists that we feel are going to win over the hearts of music fans in 2012 in one way or another.
We're going to help you sift through all of this year's holiday offerings
Staff writer Jeff Lowe talks with Tribute Quartet's Gary Casto...
New staff writer Jon Leighton Groves speaks with Scott Fowler about the ever-popular Legacy Five.
The excitement of this quartet and the buzz has reached a new height
Site Administrator Deon Unthank chats with Jimmy and Jennifer Layne (Back Home)
Q&A with one of Southern Gospel's rising talents...
Our editor Chris sits down with the Booth Brothers and talks candidly with the guys about their ministry...
“Run Forrest, Run” is a phrase that has been made popular over the past 15-20 years from the movie Forrest Gump.
I will guarantee that you’ve never read or heard about a sextet in any industry magazine or website until now.
An Interview with Phil Collingsworth of the Collingsworth Family
An interview with Homeland Inspiration Group's Scott Godsey
Integrity is a word we don’t hear much about anymore.
Mark talks about his current release with Jennifer Wilkerson
A funny and candid interview with Mark Trammell Quartet's bass vocalist...
We are thrilled by the success of the song, but far more by watching how it has impacted lives!
Siblings Joyce, Jonathon and Judy won the hearts of folks everywhere in the early 90's when they appeared on a Bill Gaither Homecoming video
As Christians we hear phrases like “tests in life are part of God’s plan”
I recently had the opportunity to catch Three Bridges in concert and chat with them about their ministry. Three Bridges consists of long-time member Elliott McCoy and newcomers, Shannon Smith and Jeremie Hudson.
As the first anniversary fast approaches, it is hard to forget what happened on Thursday, July 1st, 2010.
To any Southern Gospel fan, the McKameys are a household name. They have entertained and ministered audiences for over 30 years now. I had the opportunity to ask Peg and some of the others questions and find out more about them, how God is leading and what the future holds.
One former Lapel Bulldog, and Purdue Boilermaker basketball player is Lapel's own Doug Anderson, who, like many an Indiana boy, dreamed of both College Basketball and NBA stardom. But Doug also had another, more secret dream... to become a quartet man like his heroes the Statesmen, the Blackwood Brothers, and, naturally, the Cathedrals.
I first met Shannon at Mr. B’s restaurant in Burlington, NC during the Hoppers annual Christmas tour back in December 1988 when I did a radio interview with him for a radio station I was working for at the time.
With a heart after God and love for southern gospel music, it is no wonder Dianne has seen the favor of God upon her life. She loves the artists who sing her song, is humbled by the fans who sing every word and respects her peers.
Audio interview with one of Country music's great artists - Marty Raybon.
We did explore stylistically a bit, trying to figure out what would work for our ministry. We never forsaked Southern Gospel but we also wanted help expand the industry.
Staff writer James Vaughn, Jr. had a brief Q&A session with Academy Award-nominated writer/producer Roland Joffe about his new film There Be Dragons
This past month I had the opportunity to sit down with Jamie and Darrin of the dynamic duo, Dailey & Vincent. I would like to tell you what came out of the interview was an in-depth, very serious and informative message, but honestly, that just would not be the case.
Q&A with Brian Free & Assurance
God is clearly showing favor to a group of young men known as Statement Of Faith.
One thing is clear with this anointed and talented family group. They are real.
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with Jonathan Taylor of The Taylors to find out more about their ministry.
Mid-America’s Best Kept Southern Gospel Secret
A hilarious Q&A with Mercy's Well!
The albums here may not have been rated in our album reviews as the best of the year - but they were definitely among our favorite.
Based on the AbsolutelyGospel.com Top 40 Weekly Chart - here are the Top 100 Songs of 2010 and 25 Most Played Artists of the Year.
AGM releases its list of the 10 artists poised to become some of the most talked about for next year. Check out this list of artists that are buzz worthy and definitely worth your attention.
I am so thankful and blessed to get to do, what it is that I do for a living. When I stop and think about it, I am overwhelmed at the goodness of God on my life! I am living proof of Psalm 37:4. He will give you the desires of your heart!
My new book is called
From My Perspective. It is a broad canvas! It contains commentaries, musings, short stories and anecdotes about many different subjects from Oak Ridge Boys and music to Faith and inspiration, from humor to banjos to barn swallows to veterans to Johnny Cash.
We're going to help you sift through all of this year's holiday offerings, and hopefully you can find that one (or more if you so please) seasonal recording to make your holiday the best it possible can be! These aren't all Southern Gospel releases - but there may be a few here that you might find enjoyable as well!
We have learned over the years that we are not calling the shots. It does not matter how much planning and working it all out you do, God is in control in the lives of His children.
You've managed to be one of the very few artists to be accepted by both Southern Gospel and mainstream Christian music audiences. What's your formula to success?
Rick Hendrix Foundation opened nearly two dozen short term medical facilities and treated over 12,000 Haitians in 2 weeks
Raised in a loving home by parents committed to teaching them to serve the Lord and to make Jesus the motivation for sharing their talents with the world, Kim Lord, Heather Day, and Valerie Ellenburg, all sisters, have embarked on a new endeavor that is taking the music world by storm
The title itself speaks volumes of where we are today with the abortion issue. While this book is primarily about the issue of abortion, Angel Hovey writes with wisdom far beyond her years. The book is for teenage gals and guy, but it is just as imparitive for women, men, wives, husbands, and grandparents
“Is that the sound of chains falling, that I just heard, Freedom, oh what a word!” speaks of Jesus breaking peoples chains and setting them free and that is what this song is about. We wanted people to know that no matter what the situation, Jesus can set you free!
I just had my first one on one interview time with Bill Gaither. I must say that all of the rumors are true. He is very warm, personable, and just plain easy to talk to. This is Bill Gaither, the man who has written so many songs that have touched the hearts of people around the world
I was a very strong willed child and when Daddy died in the plane crash I hated the world and God. It took many many years for me to find peace with this and to know that God loved me and had a reason for all things that he ALLOWED to happen.
On October 26th the Singing News Magazine dropped dozens of charting stations from their charting list. They have reduced their charting stations to 75 in an effort to more accurately present a relevant industry chart in their publication
Mercy’s Mark was founded in 2003 by Garry Jones. Garry has over 27 years of experience in the gospel music. Garry has toured with Grammy Award Winning Ricky Skaggs and worked with various artists in the Christian Music Industry
Leroy Abernathy had this unique Strategy and Technique that was all his own. No one else in the world teaches it or has ever taught it that I am aware of. He had an ability that God had given him to do extraordinary things with his voice that only he could do
My personal plans have always been to go where God leads me and do what God tells me to do. Recently, God has opened the door for me to become a part of a revival of the "Prophets Quartet"
I began my musical journey during high school. A local, yet well known tenor singer, John Moody, allowed me to join his quartet when I was only 16 years old. I will forever be grateful to him
Chris’s unique sound is the reason she was the youngest female artist ever to receive the coveted “Queen of Gospel Music” award two years in a row. Visit with us as we get Up Close this month with Chris Freeman
Commonplace occurrences, I have found, have the most extraordinary effect on me. More than ninety percent of my songs have been inspired through some ordinary event in the course of an average day.
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