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The Orrells – Together Again
Back in the late 1960s and into the 1970s, The Orrells were one of the most exciting groups to grace a Southern Gospel stage and were ahead of their time. Their sound was mix of […]
Articles by James Hales
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REVIEW: Chris Freeman – The Hinson Side of Me
Producer: Darrell Freeman Label: GoldenVine Records Website: www.the-freemans.com Back around 1974, a young lady with an unmistakable voice joined a family group with an unmistakable sound. That lady, Chris (Hawkins) Freeman made her mark on gospel […]
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REVIEW: The Livingstons – Unexpected Journey
Producer: Kevin Ward and Denny Livingston Record Label: Independent Website: www.thelivingstonsmusic.com I remember the first time I saw the Livingstons in person. It was in March 2000 at the famous Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem, NC. I […]
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REVIEW: The McKameys – Something Worth Saving
Producer: Jeff Collins and Roger Fortner Label: Horizon Records Website: www.mckameysonline.com I have been following the McKameys at various degrees of interest since I first heard their music back around 1985 or 1986. I have […]
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REVIEW: Tommy Bates – God’s Got It
Producer: Jeremiah Yocom Label: Independent Release Website: www.tommybates.com I first discovered Pastor Tommy Bates a few years when I stumbled across one his services on television. I was enamored by his old fashioned charismatic style […]
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REVIEW: Perry Sisters – Lineage
Producer: Perry Sisters Label: Independent Release Website: www.perrysisters.com It has been almost 10 years since the Perry Sisters have recorded a mainline project, and they’ve been off the concert circuit for about 14 years. Their […]
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Barry Rowland & Deliverance – Sharing the Light In a Dark World
One of the finest groups gracing our churches and concert stages today is Barry Rowland & Deliverance. The group as it is today (Barry and his wife Tammy along with newest member Matthew Burgess), has […]
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REVIEW: Barry Rowland & Deliverance – The Light
Producer: Danny Crawford Label: Crossroads Music Group Website: www.barryrowland.com My tastes within Southern Gospel are varied…I love the classic quartet sounds, soaring family harmonies, acoustic/bluegrass/country stylings, Inspirational/Contemporary blends, and I also love the old fashioned […]
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REVIEW: Triumphant – Acoustic
Producer: Triumphant Quartet Label: Independent Release Website: www.triumphantquartet.com The Triumphant Quartet releases some of the finest music in our industry. Even their table products yield some great music; definitely above par from the norm. This […]
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REVIEW: LeFevre Quartet – Home
Producer: Tre’ Corley and Paul Corley Label: Activate Records Website: www.thelefevrequartet.com LeFevre is a name synonymous with gospel music. Much like Speer, Goodman, Weatherford, Blackwood and the like, the family name carries a legacy and […]