News

Ben was a part of The Speer Family for more than six decades. Even after “retiring” Ben continued work in Southern Gospel music producing records and as the music director for the popular Gaither Homecoming video series.

On Monday, April 3, 2017 we lost a man known by many in the Southern Gospel music industry. Frank Treece, age 85, passed away suddenly as a result of a brain aneurysm and received his heavenly reward.

Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Jimmy Yeary announce the birth of Miss Evya Marcella Yeary on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 12:02 a.m., weighing in at 8lbs. 6oz., and measuring 21 inches long.

Audrey Woods, mother of Tim Woods and grandmother of Jim Hutson (of The Woodmen Quartet) and Bryan Hutson (formerly of The Kingsmen) passed away at her home on Sunday March 26, 2017. She was 83.

A friend to everyone he met and a man who would give you the shirt off his back, Hovie Walker, went to meet his Savior he sang so well about in the early morning hours of March 24, 2017 with his wife and two daughters at his side.

Gaither Homecoming favorite Gene McDonald is pleased to announce a new partnership with Adoration Agency. Beginning in March, Adoration Agency will be the primary booking agent for Gene's solo concerts and engagements.

Singing News has learned of the passing of Ethelene Chenault, mother of Sue Dodge, on March 20, 2017. She was born February 7, 1921 in Bauxite, Arkansas. The picture above was taken just one week ago according to Sue’s Facebook page.

Award-winning and celebrated vocalist Michael Combs is excited to announce his return to full-time ministry. Starting April 2017, Michael will resume a full-time schedule engaging audiences worldwide through song and anointed ministry.

The Blackwood Singers have added Del Delamont as musical director of The Blackwood Singers upon the retirement of legendary pianist Tommy Fairchild.

Steve Sam, owner of Praise Incorporated, is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeremy Partlow as tenor vocalist for the popular progressive quartet.