Norm Basden Suffers Stroke Staff August 22, 2017 Altoona, AL — Southern Gospel Promoter Norm Basden of Oneonta, Alabama, suffered a stroke on Thursday, August 17. Mr. Basden was driving on Alabama Highway 79 near Birmingham when he lost consciousness and cr...
He Will Carry You Staff August 21, 2017 Lee Black and Gina Boe are veteran Southern Gospel songwriters. Both have written as individuals and with other composers. The song in question was a joint effort and a very successful one, indeed. Gina has ...
Prayers Requested for Jim Hefner Staff August 21, 2017 Albertville, AL — Former SGPA President and Southmen Owner Jim Hefner has learned that only 38% of his heart is working. He was admitted to a Birmingham Hospital today where he received two stents and more st...
Mel Riegsecker Awarded Tourism Industry’s Highest Honor Staff August 21, 2017 Indianapolis, IN — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) announced Friday that Blue Gate Hospitality Founder and Chairman, Mel Riegsecker is this year’s recipient ...
Full Circle For The Erwins At First Baptist Dallas, Texas Staff August 21, 2017 Photo courtesy First Baptist Dallas, Texas Dallas, TX – It was a true full-circle moment when The Erwins took the stage at First Baptist Dallas, TX during the Gospel Explosion concert held on Sunday, August ...
William and Brooklyn (Collingsworth) Blair Welcome Baby Boy Staff August 21, 2017 Nashville, TN — StowTown Records and The Collingsworth Family are thrilled to announce the birth of Winston James Blair, born Saturday, August 19, at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born at 1:...
Trey Ivey Steps Into New Role Staff August 17, 2017 Nashville, TN — StowTown Records is pleased to announce exciting news about a brand new chapter for multi-talented artist Trey Ivey and his family. This month, Trey began his new role as Staff Pianist and Arr...
Meet Josh Townsend Staff August 15, 2017 Nashville, TN — Legacy Five has announced the addition of 19-year-old pianist JOSH TOWNSEND. JT is from Dallas, Texas and is a brilliant piano player. Some of you may recognize JT from his time with The Old P...
Daywind Songwriter Gerald Crabb Celebrates 25 #1 Songs Staff August 15, 2017 Hendersonville, TN — Daywind writer, Gerald Crabb, has reached a pivotal milestone that many writers can only dream of. During a reception held at BMI earlier this month, the Dove Award-winning songwriter was...
The Browns Win Open 4 Business Competition Staff August 15, 2017 With the $10,000 check won by The Browns in the Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business state competition are (from left): Andrew Brown, Shelly Brown, Rich Ziettlow, Mary Reynolds, Keith Brown, Michaela Brown and Adam...