Here I am again - sitting here with so many things - important topics - vying for text space. So many friends and associates have called to make suggestions. It boils down to this: of all the things I want to say (or other people want me to say), the thing that really has my attention today is what I consider the worst thing in our business. Let's forget the radio promotions, bad projects, bad singing, fly-by-night labels, and number one songs. There's a bigger problem.
The lack of unity in the industry. That's the worst thing in our business, friends.
I have watched jealousy and control cause both artists and industry people to lose thousands of dollars - not to mention respect - on which there is no price. I have watched folks just about turn green at the sight of who was on the cover of a magazine, who had the best ad, who got the highest song, who got to sing first, and who has the nicest bus. And within the industry circles, I have seen labels fight to keep names off artwork, ads, billboards and other industry press items. In recording circles I have seen them threatening an artist, erase their masters, drop them from labels, black list them and totally ruin their name and credibility.
Why? Just to try and control the pie. (We will talk more about pie in a bit.) But, some of the folks in our industry are breeding this kind of competitive and controlling spirit. They are all but encouraging people to be competitive to the point of nearly pitting them against each other.
Now, on to the pie. Picture Southern Gospel music as an All American apple pie. The table is set. We have a pie in the middle of the table, 12 chairs, 12 forks and 12 ideas. Within this circle are very greedy, controlling and vicious players. Their thoughts are, we only have 12 slices, we can only feed so many, very shortly - goes the thinking - we're gonna get powerful hungry. So in their greed, they slide their chairs closer, blocking anyone from entering this last supper of the polyester kings. Anyone steps in to even smell that pie, you may get a boot to the shin, a fork to the hand, or more likely, a whispered rumor to destroy your credibility.
Come eat some of this pie at my house. Here's how we would set it. First we make the table a buffet. We look past this table, 12 chairs, 12 forks and pie being the only source of survival. We don't shut others out because our pie is too small. No. We invite them to come join us, and bring another pie, or - hey, stop at KFC on your way over, would you? More thoughts, music, ideas, abilities - a whole new menu, in fact. That table? Shoot, let's sit on the ground. One thing about the ground. There's plenty of it. Now, we are on open land. We have many hands willing to increase the food, increase the base, and expand Southern Gospel music.
Our sales, radio and circulation are all dying for a reason. You can only sell so many times to the same customer. Any business can stay afloat as long as they keep expenses down and maintain their client list. The problem is the expenses are not coming down in Southern Gospel music. Fuel is higher, artists are begging for dates, labels are starving for capital, and radio needs advertisers and listeners. Again, the problem is back to the pie. Once something is eaten, it's gone. FOREVER. The only solution is to bake another. But, when doing so you need to plan outside the box. Embrace the new labels, artists and fans. If this is handled properly, you bring in new churches, new fans and new talent.
The major labels need to look past the recoupment stage of a project. They need to advertise in other areas, solicit airplay in new markets, and push booking agents to drive their artists into new territory. We have killed the South. If Southern Gospel music were an apple tree, not only is the fruit gone, the leaves, branches and the roots are history. Everyone is playing ball in the same fields, the same stations, same churches, the same ads, same budgets, same writers and producers. If you have played the game for more than a few years, and you're still begging for dates, selling a few thousand CDs, and trying to break a hit record - change now.
I know of only a handful of Southern Gospel artists financially surviving. Why? They are playing a system that plays them. Don't be afraid to cross the boundaries and step outside in the rain. We are made up of mostly water. No one ever accomplished great things without creating new things, new thoughts, new ground. You have to decide if you are trying to win a popularity contest or win results. Are you trying to make it on what you have or what people say you can have? So with that said - move outside your circles.
Listen to your own convictions, not the industry's.
Author: RickBHendrix
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Written: 04/30/2005
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Wow- glad to see you back. VERY true. If people spent as much time praying and uplifting each other, as they do segregating one another.What an amazing thing Christianity could be. I love your new web site Rick.
Rick,
Good commentary Rick: I sang with a group that did just what you talked about in your article. We carved our own niche without the help of your stated "Pie" movers and shakers. It was obvious that we were not going to be in on sharing the "Pie" so we made our own way, opening up new territories and venues. Our date book was never empty, we made a nice living for our families, travled the world and did not have to put up with the jealousies and nit picking and downright exclusion from the so called "Industry" masquerading as ministry. What a relief it was to not have to depend on anyone but God for our living and ministry. Our group retired and moved on to other ministries, and have just now begun a new chapter with the original members of our group. Just by word of mouth the phone is ringing and we cannot fulfill all the dates that are coming in. All without the help of the gospel magazines, top 100 song charts, conventions, praise gatherings or whatever. It can be done so I urge those of you who want to get off of the gerbil ferris wheel that gets you no where, and into doing what God wants you to do, to do so now. What are you waiting for?
We tried it too. That upper chef of the pie wouldnt let us in. We need people like Rick Hendrix to help us get in -:-)
Another excellent article. Can't wait to read your next one.
Very needed article. I hope everyone reads this.
Right on. I would love to name these "polyester kings" LOL That was great.
Great Article! I agree with Dale. People need to uplift one another instead of trying to bring christians down. You wonder who really lives in their heart. I am a fairly new artist to the industry and it has been hard for me to be welcomed in this Southern Gospel Radio world. It is about Jesus and not about us. We need to be running our businesses and ministries for Jesus and not for ourselves. God bless you and thank you for all you do for the Lord.
Everything is controlled and messy anymore. Even my home church. :-(
Great article Rick. Duane Nicholson and the Couriers not only carved out their own niche, they gave a helping hand to many groups that were just starting out. We need more groups that are out a regular basis to give a heloing hand to lessor known groups not the back of the hand.
Right on- I think the Christian music world is mean. I have sensed a terrible oppression for some time now.Some of these folks need to get saved!!!
I thought it was only bad at the semi-pro level.
Great article Rick. Of course the only answer to this problem is for it to start with "me". It needs to start with "me", no matter what others in the industry are doing, and no matter what level they are at are doing it.
I love the article. As an "unknown" I can only see the table through a window and I can't even smell the aroma.....and when I get the courage to take a step in...I get scared of the atmosphere....but I hate to say this...but there is a BIG fee to walk through the door...and some hold your dreams over your head and hold out their hand and ask for major money...like 25,000.00 for a 10 track project! How are the "unknowns" suppose to break into this without having a "rich uncle"? and then we are suppose to hand it over and not worry about what is going to happen. I have seen so many people get financially ruined by following a dream? That is my take....But Rick, with my personal experience with you and Shane...you are always waiting to help...even us unknowns that are broke LOL~ to that I am grateful it gives me HOPE!
Rick,
I have seen it in our ministry.We spent 40,000 with a record label. We were promised the world.The major artist shut us out of their circles, the magazine refused articles and press, the radio stations didnt give us airtime. If the label new this ahead of time.WHY DID THEY TAKE OUR MONEY???
AMEN !!! Thank God for someone with enough courage to say what a lot of people are thinking. I have been involved in part time groups for almost 40 years and I have worked as a southern gospel DJ for about the same length of time. And, I'm so thankful that I can count several full time group members as friends. I've seen southern gospel music from the point of view of the promoter, the artist, the pastor, the DJ and the fan. It's been my expenience that "ministry" has given way to "the business" and as a result this music we love so much has lost its influence in many areas. What we are doing is speaking so loudly folks can't hear what we are saying.
I voiced my opinions on here before. I have been to Nashville or (Cashville). I can tell you right now. The only people interested in your career is YOU. They are after the money. We decided to record this project at home. We spent 3,000 dollars verses 15,000/20,000, we had our CDs produced for .52 each/verses 2.90/ we ran our own ads without a surcharge of 200.00. And they do treat you like junk in the industry. They will push you out of their clicks. Or pie. The artist and labels wanna be treated like royalty. And truth be known. They aren't any bigger than us. Nobody really sales anymore. No one really draws crowds. Us little unknown, worthless, opening acts, pay their bills for the big budget albums.
Rick, thanks for another great article. They're always right on the mark. I think we all need to be challenged to step out of this comfort zone and see the bigger world that's out there.
A great article from my brother in Christ, Rick.
A great article, Rick. Thanks for your insightful writing. Hope those who need to read it do just that.
God is good all the time & all the time God is good.
Elaine Harcourt
let us always rember our genere is more ministry than industry
Hi Rick-
I loved The Couriers and find it sad. I was in concert recently and a well known artist was really rude to me. I remained calm at the tape table. They continued talking to another well known artist. The artist even told the guy"You can help her she has been waiting" He waved his hand in the air like she can doesnt matter. My heart was broken. I was crushed.I paid good money to see them. I felt so low and little. I find it hard to hear this quartet on my radio and not wonder what they are like inside the bus. I love Southen Gospel music. I pray for all of the groups. Even the rude mean ones.
Rick, another great group about sharing the pie, or even bringing another pie to the table is the Lesters from St Louis, MO. For years they have helped young up and coming groups, adn been an encouragement to everyone in the business. Jim
This problem is not unique to Southern Gospel music. All of the music industry is controlled by five or six large media conglomerates, and you have the play the game their way or not play at all. These media giants not only produce the vast majority of commercial music, they also own a large segment of the radio and television industry. Most of the Contemporary Christian music industry is owned by these conglomerates. Southern Gospel music is still largely independent. But SG is trying to be like the giants and that is why there is so much trouble.
Good googily goo! (LOL)
RICK! I have never been more honored to be your friend! YOU ROCK! Thank you for inviting us to bring our own pie and come to your buffet and SHARE! your phrases were so funny - poly king!
I agree, Rick!
Rick
WOW- Rick I agree whole hearted. I get literally ill at how jealous of others I use to be. I left gospel music. I took my calling into my home church. I couldn't handle the ridicule from the major artist and churches. I was tired of the political circle.I seemed to be fighting to get in the click. Not fighting to save souls. What a sad place for us to be. I hate to admit, I too was a jealous, envies artist. But, PRAISE the LORD not anymore. I may be a little artist. But, I am big to my GOD.
Rick,
Glad to see you back???????? Where did he go? Rick has been here all along.
the groups are little for a reason i get tired paying to see a concert and going thrugh an hour of howling self procclammed singers for Christ they are small time for a reason they cant sing i dont pay my money to see them I DONT peole that start the concerts coat tailers if God has called them to sing call him back and ask him to provide you talent and your own church to sing in i would pay more for them not to be apart of the singing so the new groups should stop complaning Rick i bought my ticket for Dixie Melody Boys not you the fan should be complaning your taking up our time and singing on our money new groups stay in your own church and let the professonals travel
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME- I am not being ugly but everyone started some where. Those opening acts use to be the Crabb Family,Hinsons, Goodmans. You seem angry. So do you determine whats professional for your church? Do you determine what the promoter adds to his dates? And calling new artist little is flat out rude!
Carla, Dear,
Thanks for gettin my back dale!
i guess its you Brian cause i can read just find i am sure the groups you opened for would have loved for you to have bought a ticket and listneed to them sing instead they had to wait and listneed to you i have watched the professonal groups looking at each other and begging for you all to just stop singing and let the ticket people hear what they came to hear maybe they dont tell you but if you would watch the crowd you would know they would like for you to sit down and let the ticketed people sing
Ms. Bryant,
Brian- I have your back buddy. And , I am sure your group did a fantastic job.
Go Rick, you could not be more correct on this one! Is inviting more people into our "family" what we are Called and Commissioned to do as Christians, or are we called to do whatever it takes to be number one and forget about anyone else. No we are supposed to bring in as many souls as we can. If we fight and do what we can to keep others from bringing in the souls are we not defeating the purpose. After all this is Gospel music which purpose is spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, or have we forgotten that? Why don't we unite and support everyone who is doing work for the Kingdom!
Carla
Rick, this is another thought provoking article. I wish everyone who is in the industry in any way would stop and examine the motives when we start chopping at each group, artist, record company, promoter and anyone who is trying to accomplish something for the Lord. It is so easy to be drug in to these damaging conversations and then at the end, wonder, why did I say anything. If we would only support each other and not put down people who are doing something a little different. I think a successful person is one who is not afraid to take chances and think out of the box. I would hope and pray that we will one day all come together in one mind and one accord so that Gospel Music can survive. We seem to become professional critics when we are involved very long. It's almost like it's contagious. That's when we start losing our vision and forget why we are doing what we are doing. We are all in this together... Great article...Cathy Collins
Who dropped a bomb??????? How can people be so mean? Do you really think people are a waste of time? I salute all of the artist that take the time and minister . From what I have learned its a hard job. I wish someone would write a story about road life. For real.Not the fluff version. Real road life.Anyone wanna share. I know it must be hard.
Rick,
Many of the responses here seem to both miss the point and prove the point of this article at the same time. It seems to me that Rick is talking about bypassing the established industry practices that are failing us, and creating for ourselves new ways of doing things, outside the industry establishment, that may revitalize Southern Gospel music. Yet many of the respondants have descended into the petty bickering about the value of full-time or part-time artists, and the discussion of awards and jealousies -- factionalism that are all part of the industry establishment that is bringing the genre down.
My mom was just voicing her opinion. I enjoy all of the artist. I think what she is trying to say. Why do promoters and churches book dates, pull in crowds for certain artist, then allow the church singers or locals to jump on the program. It really is time consuming, and the people didnt pay to see the locals. If part time groups are looking for dates.Get their own. Not on paid events. If you arent good enough to be paid. Dont be on the program.
Keith, That post made 0 sense.
Remind me to never invite Carla to one of OUR concerts ... you know, us "little" guys (or, I should say, gals). WOAH ... I'm one who knows for certain that many artists are not that great in vocals and ability (we've sung with many in the past) ... and, there are even some who are national, full-time artists who fit this category ... as beauty is in the "eye" of the beholder, I think it is also in the "ear" of the concert-goer. I for one do NOT in the slightest enjoy bluegrass gospel ... but, you know what, I know a TON OF FOLKS who just LOVE that style of music. In my opinion, I don't think most of them can sing. Now, please ... I'm not in any way saying that to be mean. But it's just not MY style. I sense a HUGE bit of hatred in your e-mail and, quite frankly, it bothers me that someone who attends gospel music concerts would be that insensitive toward their fellow Christians trying to work for the Lord. And, by the way, you need to use punctuation and proper capitalization so that we can "read" your comments ~ not that it would help me agree with them.
Donna,
Great article, Rick. As a veteran of the SGM industry from way back in the 70's, who then went away for 25 years and is now back as an "outsider artist," it makes me realize how much things have changed while not really changing at all. Back in the day we had "Big" groups like the Blackwood Brothers, The Statesmen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Th Imperials, and then you had the part-time groups like the Scenicland Boys, The Kingsmen, the Inspirations to name a few. The "money machine" that kept the big groups in favor didn't have time for groups like the Kingsmen. Then the Ton Of Fun hit it big with the "Big and Live" album and the industry came-a-runnin'. So there is hope...
Ok...my blood is boiling. Carla, maybe your going to the concert for the wrong reason....ever thought of that? If you want to hear all these "National Artist" then maybe GMT would be good for you...no wait that has local artist too..I guess that is a waste of time. One more thing and I hate to say this...But sometimes your local artist have more heart and are more humble due to the fact that the lime light hasn't fried their brains. And I'm not saying all National Artist have fired brains. But like the previous posts...Everyone starts somewhere...or no one would get anywhere at all! I can't believe that anyone would feel that way...but if our paths cross I pray I ride in on a BIG TOUR BUS with a HUGE sound System with a number on the charts!!!!!!!!
Oh and one more thing~ THIS IS WHY WE ALL CAN'T GET ALONG! Christian Music has lost it's Christian ways and become 1st a business 2nd fame and fortune and 3rd how good we sound 4th "oh yeah, let's put Christ somewhere in it" Mentality. When It should be 1st Christ 2nd The people 3. The bussiness 4th how good we sound~
Jamie, You are 100% absolutely right!
Ok, let me get this right. According to Jamies' post she is saying that ministry is more important that entertainment. Wow, I never thought of that before, what a concept! How good you sound comes before business, because if you don't sound good, then you don't have a business. That's if your seeking man's approval.
The old saying, "Can't see the forest for the trees," comes to mind when reading these posts. Actually, it is more like an army of ants destroying the picnic. We are so caught up in concert dates, album sales, awards, and who is full time or part time, we cannot see that there is probably a better way to do what we do. If the way things are now is generating so much strife and division; it isn't just peoples' hearts that need to change, we need to change the way we do this. We need to get out of the muck.
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit
- Galatians 5:25.
I am so glad that you wrote this. I have not only seen this in the Southern Gospel realm but others as well and it's sickening. I sang as a lead vocalist for Jesse Duplantis' praise team for 3 years until recently when I had to move but my first love has ALWAYS been southern gospel music. This issue was the one thing that "pushed" me away and sent me singing black gospel instead. I want to return to my roots (if I only knew of Southern Gospel groups in Louisiana that needed me). I wish everyone could see that we all have different anointings and God will use others to reach people we can't and use us to reach those that they can't. Why can't we just get the vision. The Word says without a vision His people perish. I would say there are alot of dried up "groups" out there about to fall off the vine..wake up!!!
WOW, Jamie, your take on it is all wrong. There are thousands out there singing every weekend for all the right reasons. Your reaction to Carla was anything but Christian. Getting along with your response may be harder to do than getting along with Carla's comments.
Jim, I was being sarcastic. I understand what you are saying. What I was saying is that to get anywhere in this "business" you have to sound good. Personally, I would rather hear the little old church lady who can't sing her way out of a paper bag who is annointed in a powerful way than than to hear a dried up perfect quartet.
Let me Clarify....I'm was referring to the Polyester suits way of thinking. And as far as my response being Christian...maybe we see things in a different light. I was not saying that "ALL" groups are out ther for the wromg reasons. Sure there are plenty of groups and soloist out there singing their hearts out for God not for the fame or money. I ARE ONE. I just thought it was pitiful to say that unknowns are a waste of time. And if you didn't have a contract or a bus etc. you wasn't worth hearing. The other post is my opinion of the "CASHVILLE~Southern Gospel" Lets face it..there are many promoters out there and record labels that don't care what you sound like as long as you place money in their hands. And Val I could careless of man's approval..they didn't call me ...God did. And let me add to that before everybody jumps on the wagon of "people have to like you before you get anywhere" That is true. People have to like youto purchase tickets to see you and buy your projects. But I don't think it should govern everything you do. You will never have 100% approval. When I wrote When It should be 1st Christ 2nd The people 3. The bussiness 4th how good we sound~ I place "people" 2nd meaning to reach out to people, try to be a blessing and help others find Christ. 3rd the business being that you have to have money to travel to make projects etc. 4th. To be appealing to people...People won't listen to someone that sounds bad or doesn't do their very best for God....And I can admit I might be seeing this totally wrong...but my concept being "one you never heard before"...well you said it I didn't. Now that was sarcastic. And probably not the best thing to say but I'm just calling it how I see it.
Oh and Val..I whole heartly aggree with you comment "Personally, I would rather hear the little old church lady who can't sing her way out of a paper bag who is annointed in a powerful way than than to hear a dried up perfect quartet." I just think we had a miss understanding on the other topic? Because according to that comment we are on the same page. And I apologize for my "mean spirited" comments. I just get aggervated with the idea of people thinking "unknowns" are nothing and I feel like not only SG but all music genres like to see the "unknowns" coming with dreams and some money. That is all I was trying to say. And Again I apologize if I offended anyone.
rebekka or val
As I have been reading some of the post, I felt very sad at the harshness of people. We are to be representing JESUS in all that we do, whether we are singing, talking, or even posting our thoughts on a chat board. I agree with many of the post, however we can say things in a more loving way and not so mean. I hope this helps redirect this post. Thanks Rick for helping remind us that we all of abilities to bring to the table and that we don�t have to do just like everyone else does. You have been a blessing and I am thankful that GOD has allowed us to work together. THANK YOU!
Amen Johnathon & Ginger!!! No matter what our calling to spread the gospel, we MUST do it in a Christ-like way. I must wonder what past experiences have caused so much pain for some that they must be so harsh and critical. I have a definite word of caution: NEVER, EVER look to man for confirmations or achievements in life. Look, however, to GOD for those "eternal" rewards and don't lose sight of the importance of spreading His GOOD NEWS to those who don't know Him. That is our primary objective in whatever ministry God places in our lives. We need to be doing it because He has been so gracious to each of us and for no other reason. And, we need to do our very best (which is going to be different for various people) because He gave His best for us. I've always been one in life (even when younger) to not worry about other people's view of me. I needed to please two people: God and myself. I always felt that I pleased God, I'd please myself as well. I've said this many times to my kids and I hope they'll be able to grow up knowing this is what can get you through those tough times in life. As a body of believers, we need to be lifting up each other and letting the world see the difference we have in our lives of something better than having to always be top dog in life. Our focus should be doing what God has called us to do, for Him and no one else. When we achieve that, we'll bless others and be blessed ourselves.
Yes I have been part of a ticketed concert. As a matter of fact one was with the Sons Family, Mark Bishop and the Freemans.
This is crazy. Why would anyone wanna say such stuff? I agree with Rebekka 100% !!!!!!!!! This attitude is acting UNCHRISTIAN. Its not fair to say part time groups<or ticketed> LOL cannot sing in churches or share stages with the artist that"have arrived" How many part time groups out on the road see lives saved and changed? I would like to think, plenty! And God can and does use us all.I will pay to hear you Rebekka and Donna:-)
Karen,
Ok- can anyone answer this Maybe Val,Donna or Jamie. Heck anyone. How many times have you been blessed by a local artist? Or blessed by the opening act for a gospel singing?
Dale,
Dale, I have seen many part time opening acts.I loved them. Sons Family, Rochesters, Hunts, Duvalls,Galloways, Melodyaires. The opening acts have just as much spirit and talent as the others some times. Send the opening acts to my church.
STOP missing the point here. Its not about what you can do or not do. What my Mom was trying to say We the fans should not be subject to sit and listen to the opening artist. If we paid to see Gold City. No one cares to hear them showcase their part time tape. And trust me the full time artist get sick of waiting on them to sing. They would like to get on the bus and be out of the church before 9 PM.
Tracy,
Tracy, what you and your mother do NOT realize is that promoters don't just put opening acts on because they are nice guys. There is a reason. Many times those "opening" acts have provided half of the crowd there. If you bring the crowd, then you most certainly have a right to sing on the program.
Tracy, one last thought. You have really never worked with a professional group. Every pro group that I have ever worked with, and I've worked with a lot, quickly develope a comradery with opening groups and are ALWAYS very encouraging to them. It's not the Pro groups who do not want the opening acts on the stage. That opening act helps the crowd get settled down and into their seats, making them ready for the main group to come out.
Deon
RIGHT ON!!!!!!!!!! DEON- I for one enjoy the opening acts. And if they knew the process.Your right they would understand the opening acts job.And let them spend 10,000 to put a show on with only one artist. And they can hear the complaints of folks feeling they didnt get their moneys worth.
Jamie,
Tracy,
In the case that you mention - that's the promoter's fault. I know that we have done concerts were we wished the opening act would get off the stage and the situation would have been remedied had the promoter actually put his foot down and said "15 minutes only".
It is very beneficial to have that opening act - but only when the promoter is responsible enough to put a cap on their performance.
Tracy, of course there have been cases of abuse, but they are not the norm. Sometimes the promters brother-in-law gets to sing, siply because he's the promoters brother-in-law, but that is not the way it is 90% of the time.
Chris
Blessing Tracy, People see things and hear things diffently. There is some unknown artist that can sing circles around some of the biggest national groups. I have a freind in radio. The other day I was talking to him about a certain song on the radio by a group that is known national. I was telling him how I did not like the persons voice in that particular song. It had a great message, but in my opinion only, I did not think it sounded that good at all. My DJ friend could not believe that I did not like it, because he thinks this person has a great lead voice. So see everyone does not feel the same way about a singer. You may really love to hear someone that another person would not pay to see. Even if a person sounds bad to me or your, to someone they may sound great. I have found out the hard way not to be to critical to singers because it comes back on you.
NQC cut all women from performing. I have always loved hearing the women. I hate to see them do this. Its not fair. I noticed several of the women like Betty, Jamie and Donna are artist. Have you been cut from singing at National Qt Convention? And what can be done to see the women overcome such opposition. Forget the pie. Think of who probably baked it. A women. Who probably washed and packed the clothes. A women. Who made sure the bills were paid. A women. Who sewed the flag. A woman. Why now are we being persecuted again by an entire community.
Women have not been banned from the NQC stage. Most artists performing are mixed groups - and the Ruppes (an all female trio) are scheduled to perform on Friday evening of the NQC.
Donna Strong wrote"I for one do NOT in the slightest enjoy bluegrass gospel ... but, you know what, I know a TON OF FOLKS who just LOVE that style of music. In my opinion, I don't think most of them can sing. "
Scott,
Donna,
CRABB FAMILY bluegrass-They are barely gospel. Come on Renee.
** Edited by Administration for rumor, gossip and innuendo.
Whats to say Chris doesnt have the facts??
Saying you know someone who knows someone is NOT facts. It's heresay. And again, I repeat, the Ruppes are singing on Friday night of the NQC this year...
If Crabb Family only played those songs.IT WOULD BE different. But they put those out to radio.But the fans buy the CD.And then we hear all the junk. And in concert. Its so loud you cannot worship. Their hair.JEEZ Come on this is like having KISS sing country.
Chris,
Bob, I have been to a LOT of Crabb Family concerts in my day and have NEVER seen them sing something that is NOT gospel. If you have, I would like some examples - as well as when and where the event took place.
"Chris,
OH heavens. Have you listened to their last CD. its bi-polar. Do they even know where they wanna go. The Bible speaks of looking the part and being a servant,not an idol.
Bob, all you are doing is proving that you have never, NEVER, seen or heard the Crabb Family. It's also pretty clear that you are merely trying to spread hatred for a very respected family in SGM. Godliness and righteousness are not in clothing or hairstyles. That's called legalism. I have listened to the new Crabb Family CD, but it's apparent that you haven't.
AMEN- Deon-
Renee,
Donna,
About the Crabb Family- they are awesome. They sing gospel music.Crabb style.I think more people like them than not. Its obvious 100,000 unit CDs ha
