After 8 years of traveling with Greater Vision, Jon Epley has left the group. It took a special person to fill Gerald Wolfe’s vocal spot, but Jon did it well. I wish him the best in whatever the Lord has for him in this next chapter of his life. If…
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Plane Crash Claims the Lives of a Southern Gospel Group
Many southern gospel fans were in shock this morning upon hearing news of a plane crash that claimed the lives of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler, their assistant, Melodi Hodges, and pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa. The crash occurred near Gillette, Wyoming, where the…
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A Death and a Recovery
By now, you may have heard that Henry Slaughter passed away Friday morning from pneumonia which was a result of COVID. I can’t help but think of Henry and Hazel without thinking of my grandparents. My grandparents recorded some records years ago and had the opportunity to meet Henry and…
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A Conference Worth Watching
Many years ago, we became aware of Pure Life Ministries, a ministry that is dedicated to calling people to holiness. In 2000, they started an annual conference which we attended for several years. I have not been able to attend in quite a while so I am thrilled that they…
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Larry Hinson Is in Heaven
I received the sad news last evening that Larry Hinson of the Original Hinsons passed away unexpectedly. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet him and his wife, Jana, a few years ago. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with the family. This is…
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Concert Withdrawal, Be Gone!
Does anybody else feel like it’s been way too long since they’ve attended a concert? I sure do, so I was thrilled to find Godsey Media’s HopeSings Concerts During Crisis. These are concerts that you can watch online. They are charging $20 per ticket, but your money is going to…
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Dave Kyllonen Passed Away
I found out today that Dave Kyllonen, formerly of the Couriers, has gone Home to be with Jesus. Growing up in Maryland, the Couriers were popular on the one southern gospel station I could get but I only saw them one time outside of NQC, and that was a number…
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Les Beasley Passes Away
This morning, I awoke to the news that another southern gospel icon has gone on to Heaven. Although I’ve seen Les at the National Quartet Convention, I didn’t really know him. My impression of him was a man who loved people and always took time for them no matter how…
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Another Death in the Brady Family
The last couple years have been rough for Jim Brady and his family. Last year, Jim’s dad and sister went on to Heaven within a short time of each other. The other night, Jim’s older brother Chuck was killed in a car accident. Please keep the Brady Family in your…
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47th Annual Singing News Fan Award Winners
The Singing News Fan Awards program occurred Wednesday afternoon. For those who haven’t heard who the winners were, I’ll list them below. Soloist: Ivan Parker New Artist: Goodman Revival They sang the Happy Goodman’s hit song, “I Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now.” Band: Kingdom Heirs Dennis Murphy thanked…