Miriam ‘Mim’ Blackwood Is Called Home Jake Sammons October 22, 2019 Oct. 22, 2019 — The Blackwood Brothers Quartet has reported the sad news that Miriam "Mim" Blackwood, 97, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was the wife of Gospel legend James Blackwood (The Blackw...
New Haven Records Launches JD Sumner Documentary with Country Road TV Jake Sammons October 22, 2019 Nashville, TN (Oct. 21, 2019) — New Haven Records and Country Road TV have partnered to provide its multi-platform subscribers streaming access to a number of extended music documentaries and long-form concer...
Southern Gospel Showing at 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards Jake Sammons October 18, 2019 Nashville, TN — On October 15, 2019, the Gospel Music Association marked the 50th anniversary of the Dove Awards during a three-hour ceremony at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
Brent Bigby of The Gospel Echoes Hospitalized Jake Sammons October 17, 2019 Brandon, MS (Oct. 17, 2019) — Tim Frith, manager and tenor vocalist for The Gospel Echoes, reports that lead singer Brent Bigby was hospitalized Monday, Oct. 14, after suffering a heart attack. Three stents w...
The Original Dove Brothers Quartet Joins 65South Records Jake Sammons October 15, 2019 Nashville, TN (October 14, 2019) – Following an outstanding response at the Memphis Quartet Show, The Original Dove Brothers are together once again and better than ever. The award-winning quartet will be app...
65South Records Signs The Bledsoes Jake Sammons October 9, 2019 Nashville, TN (October 8, 2019) – Popular Southern Gospel artists The Bledsoes are the newest addition to Main Street’s 65South roster. Based out of North Carolina, the talented mixed trio is comprised o...
Legacy Five Baritone Welcomes New Addition Jake Sammons October 8, 2019 Sevierville, TN (Oct. 7, 2019) — Legacy Five's baritone, Bryan Walker, and his wife, Bethany, have been blessed with a baby girl. Bryson LaShea Walker, 7 lbs., 1 oz., and 19 1/2 inches long, arrived the morni...
Gospel Music Hymn Sing to Hold Benefit Concert to Help Seniors Jake Sammons October 8, 2019 Nashville, TN (Oct. 8, 2019) — What began as a simple sing-along at a concert in Shipshewana, Indiana, has grown into a successful tour and video series known as Gerald Wolfe's Gospel Music Hymn Sing. On Mond...
SGMA Names Landree Brotherton Administrator Jake Sammons October 4, 2019 Pigeon Forge, TN (Oct.4, 2019) — The Southern Gospel Music Association (SGMA) is pleased to welcome Landree Brotherton as Administrator. Landree will assist SGMA President Arthur Rice in daily operational tas...
Benny Blackburn Passes Away Jake Sammons October 4, 2019 Clinton, NC (Oct. 4, 2019) Ralph “Benny” Blackburn, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday evening, October 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 5, 1951 in Sampson Count...