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Author: AGM
| Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 11/01/2002
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Category: Letters to the Editor
Comments: 149
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I just wanted to thank you for providing a wonderful website about my favorite music. This is the most informative website I have seen and it is a real asset to the gospel music community. Keep up the excellent work. I can't wait to read what's next.
Great website. This is very informative and I enjoy a lot of the columns and really enjoy the message board. I hope someday I can do the great job at helping promote and spread Southern gospel like yall do. Keep up the great work.
I just stumbled upon this website the other day and I am very impressed. How long has this been here? I wish all websites could be this professional and informative. Some artist websites I view look like they were made by kindergaters and never update anything. They need to take a look here.
What a great site you have full of all kinds of things on God's favorite music, Southern Gospel! LOL Anyway your site is chock full of info of all kinds. Thanks for the great job you are doing & may God bless your efforts to glorify Him.
You folks do such a great job and you do it so unselfishly. Keep up the good work, your website is a blessing!
To the Unthanks! You all are really special. You serve God so willingly bridging information and friendships in the SG music world! We love you! Thanks for all you do!
I haven't said it lately, I want to tell you how much you folks mean to me.I try to check out the site daily.And I've met so many folks,some in person,through the list.Just wanted you to know you are appreciated.
Amy Marie, we all love ya.
ROFLOL! "you know who" could be anyone!
I have an idea...but you gotta give me a clue!
I was wondering if their was anyway you could help me find out where Terry Terrell will be singing in the next couple months. I heard him sing a few weeks ago and I just love his music. My entire family does. I have tried his website and I keep getting nothing. I might have the wrong website. If you could help me I would appreciate it. Thanks, Amanda
You can visit Terry's website at
Amy,
I love your web-page. I am disappointed though that you've allowed the comments to become a sounding board and gripe session.
Thank you for your comments. Fortunately most comments are positive, however, from time to time there are negative posts. We do not feel that a negative opinion necessarily promotes division, but instead can be used positively to provide helpful attention to areas within the industry that may benefit from change. We encourage people to express their opinions. We do, however, ask that opinoins be expressed without personal affronts or attacks. We realize this is not always the case and we make every effort to monitor opinions and discussion so as to remove rumor, gossip or innuendo.
Thank you so much for providing the Southern Gospel community with a terrific resource! I love your site, but, more than that, I appreciate your sweet spirit and dedication to spreading the gospel through song. May God grant you a blessed Christmas and a terrific new year. Rebecca Peck
Hello Susan, Deon, and Amy,
I would like to put out a thought and see what the response would be.
I am responding to the letter from "Me" dated Dec. 20, 2002. I must say that I have to agree with a lot of statements that he made. There are many, many second class groups (full-time & part-time) in our industry today. I, myself, sing in a local gospel group and would NEVER settle for a second rate sound or a second rate witness for Jesus Christ. So, please, don't criticize his letter.
Just a remembrance, but isnt this area of the site suppose to be letters to the editor...giving them comments and suggestions and kudos for a good job? If so please make your thoughts or comments in the Message Boards area. I am sure that this would help them out very much!. Thanks from "Me II"
We want to thank Southern Gospel News for the kind words and review of our latest release "Have You Taked to The Man Upstairs."
I for one, greatly admire and appreciate the hard work that goes into the publishing of this online magazine. It is obvious to me that great pains are taken to uphold the integrity, not only of it's publication, but also the artists and industry. You have my utmost respect for a job well done.
I HAVE BEEN CHECKING ALL OVER FOR THE P. DIDDY & HEZEKIAH WALKER PRESENT...THANK YOU CD. HAS IT EVER COME OUT AND IF SO WHERE CAN I BUY IT?
My e-mail was out of service for a couple of weeks, so I didn't receive your instructions when I registered for the fan-based chart. Can you please send them again? Thanks.
My e-mail was out of service for a couple of weeks, so I didn't receive your instructions when I registered for the fan-based chart. Can you please send them again? Thanks.
Can we contribute to sogospel.com by credit card? Thanks for your wonderful service.
JEB,
Hello
I tried to log in for the chart voting, but the message said my account had not been activated. I never got that e-mail, and when I tried to re-register (as Susan said to) it wouldn't let me because my e-mail had already been registered. Please resend the activation instructions.
You need to update the weekly newsletter on the home page. Last one is
one suggestion! how about posting ads for singers wanted and singers needed for your readers that are searching for and looking for postions in part time groups?
Kylee,
I'm all messed up again
When I click to go to the fan voting....it says I have to log in.....so I log in....and then it says "invalid page." Am I doing something wrong? lol
Ihave only had my computer since Christmas,but it sure is nice to know and read of the gospel being spread thru the world for Christ, i love being able to read about all the news. Thanks.
i DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE YHE RIGHT PERSON OR NOT,BUT I LIVE IN MCDONOUGH,GA. AND I WATCH DAYSTAR GOSPEL MUSIC ON T.V. ON SATURDAY'S.AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT IT IS ON FOR ONLY THRITY MINUTES NOW. HOW COME I THRULY ENJOYED MY GOSPEL MUSIC ON SATURDAYS. THE DEVIL WORKS 24/7. JUST A CONCERNED WATCHER.
Dorie,
thank-you so much. have a blessed day.
Thanks for a great website. I have been having problems accessing the fan chart. I was also hoping that it would be a top 10 or 20 based chart, not simply "fans voted this song #1".
I JUST WANTED TO WRITE THIS NOTE, NOT IN ANGER OR MALICE, BUT I AM CONCERNED WITH THE RECENT PROLIFERATION OF SONGS,(SOME FROM MY FAVORITE GROUPS) THAT HAVE SUCH A ROCK SOUND. I AM CONCERNED WITH MUSIC THAT GETS MY FEET TAPPING BEFORE TOUCHING MY HEART. I HOPE THIS IS A TEMPORARY TREND, AND NOT THE DIRECTION OF SOUTHERN GOSPEL.
lol Did you say rock? There's rock in southern gospel music? You obviously haven't heard ROCK music as of late. Besides, is there something wrong with one tapping their foot to the rhythm of the music?
I'm having trouble (and I see I'm not alone) with voting in the fan chart. I can log in fine, but when I try to vote, it tells me I must be logged in! Is this problem getting corrected or are we doing something wrong?! Thanks for your help!
Hi jt! I would first suggest that you clean the cache and history of your internet browser. If you do not know how to do this, your help file should be able to tell you. After doing this reboot, then try it again.
Howdy do - Have been trying to find the words and music to two songs the Blackwood sang years ago:
QUOTED: "Thanks for a great website. I have been having problems accessing the fan chart. I was also hoping that it would be a top 10 or 20 based chart, not simply "fans voted this song #1".
To Allen Chafin,
I AM LOOKING FOR A GROUP CALLED: REJOICE AND THEIR SONG: GODS GOT A BETTER PLAN, IT WAS ON THE SINGING NEWS JAN.2003 NEW RELEASES AND I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND IT SINCE, I WOULD LOVE TO GET THE SOUND TRACK TO SING IT..PLEASE HELP.....
You can contact Sherri Vestal through their website. Her email addy is .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) The groups website is [url=http://www.rejoicetrio.com]http://www.rejoicetrio.com[/url]
Just found this site and found it very interesting. Would like some help on getting Southern Gospel groups to come to New Mexico.
Hello- can someone please tell me what has happened to George Webster and the Heartland Boy's? I know George suffered a stroke awhile back. When I try to go to their website, it won't come up. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts? God Bless Dave
Thank you editor for the information and may God bless yore little pea pickin heart
I really enjoy your web sight it is very helpful to me concerning Southern Gospel Music.I have been trying to locate the Spencers about a soundtrack of theirs titled "In My Robe Of White" Barbara Spencer sings it.If anyone who see this message knows where I can purchase this soundtrack or get in touch with them personally about this I would appreciate it very much.I would love to sing it at our church it has a powerful message in this song.Gog Bless
Your web sight in a good one..just wish you would devote more of the front page to the current news items..looks like you've cut that space down quite a lot..
Jason,
Have you heard the new radio release "IT WON'T TREMBLE" by Bill Monaghan? It was wriiten by Larry Petree and it is on the Three Hills Music Group volume V radio comp. just out. It has a great message. Phone 662-256-4138 for details.
Yes, I have heard the new radio release "IT WON'T TREMBLE" by Bill Monaghan from Amory MS!!! Many of my friends have heard the wonderful message as well!! My home town is Amory MS and Bill Monaghan has several cd's out with Three Hills Music Group and is spreading Gods word all over the southeast. I really hope my dad, Bill Monaghan, continues to be successful in bringing people to the Lord through his music ministry!!! Remember, all you need is God in your heart and he will show you the way, the truth, and the light. It only takes one to get the word of GOD going and with the support, that my dad Mr. Bill Monaghan has, the hand of GOD will touch many hearts!!! I am very proud of you dad and I hope for continued success in spreading the word of GOD!
I wonder why the return, or should that be continuation, of Tim Greene's mold problem is such a non-news item.Nothing here, nothing at Scott Evans' SG Music Forum.If it wasn't for subscribers to gaithernet.com and The Gospel Greats,I would not have heard about it.Is it because he claimed a healing a litttle too quickly?
Bill,
I remember when Tim Surrett married Sonya Issacs and he initially sang with the Issacs. Then he moved to the Carolina Boys. Are they still husband and wife? I have seen the Issacs in concert twice this year but no mention of Tim. Just wondering.
Dear Editors,
Dear Russ Taff
Russ:
Kudos for the articles on The Florida Boys,Homeland Harmony Quartet,and Dixie Echoes.Billy Todd is still one of my favorites bass singers.
I am deapretly looking for the song glory bound train by rex humbard can you help!
This website is such a wonderful source of information about southern gospel music. I can't thank you enough for providing us with this valueable resource.
Christian greetings from SC. I have been browsing your web page & links for several months, and I have a need that you may be able to help me with. I started a SG radio program on WKDK, Newberry, SC, 6/1/03 on Sunday Mornings that is pre-recorded, and need CD's. Do I call record companies and just ask them to provide product? I manage and sing with a SG regional group and our record company, Lamp Music Group, has provided some CD's. Thx in advance for any help.
This goes out to The Unthank's! We just wanted to express our appreciation for all that you all do for our industry. I know you may get criticized along the way, but you still hang in there and do you best for God. We wanted to personally thank each of you for your sacrifices that you have made. Thanks and May God Bless You All.
WE LOVE YOUR WEBSITE
I went to the Louisville convention ,my first. and was hooked! Bought 15 cd's and listened to them all the way home.
I have a correction to my letter. The program I was referring to was on Saturday, not Friday, and was from a video that was shown @ 3:30 . Cn any one halp?
Hello, SoGoNews!
what has happened to jonathan martin of the gospel group, the martins?? Why did he leave????
I'm not sure why Jonathan left.But he is living in Iowa.,has started a solo ministry,and is either producing or co-producing projects for other artists.He has a solo project due to be released soon.
If you look at the left hand sidebar of the home page for this site.There is a feature called "News and Scoops".Scroll down to the bottom and click on More News and Scoops.Scroll down to 8/28/03.There is a news release called,"Jonathan Martin joins Gateway Music Group".There is much info there.
Why can't I post new topics and add replies to the existing topics?
I just want to say how great SoGospelNews is.....so much information and interesting articles and good easy ways to find things on the website.
Hello in the name of Jesus! I just wanted to say this website is so good and the studys are helpful to me. Keep up the good work and may God bless you all so much! Well God has bless me so much this year allready are church has grown so much from January-March 2004 and it will keep growning like a wed. The Holy Ghost is so strong at our church I'm so thankful for it. Love ya all in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! Sis. Brandy (Lighthouse231)
Just wondering what is happening to the website? Some days it looks like I remember it, and some days it looks completely different. Everything is still on the page, but it's re-arranged somewhat. I sorta feel like I am hunting for what I want to read.
Please Help me Iam trying to get a sound track for my daughter but can't find it they said it is old and has been took out of recording someone out there has it I just need a copie or how I might find it the song is No Hearse At My Door by The Crabb Family it is on the album The Crabb Family we want the performance sound track PLEASE HELP ME Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
I am inquiring as to the condition of Kirk Talley and if the rumor i have heard is true. I would really appreciate a response so i can put him on my super prayer list. thanks jfm
You can search through our News and Scoops for information on Kirk. You can also visit his website for more info. http://www.kirktalley.com
Your site is packed with information. Great job. How can a group submit a CD for review? Thanks so much.
I love reading this website, but for some months now I haven't seen anything on George Yountz, please tell us how he is doing. Thanks
I am trying to get XM Radio to add a 24/7 Southern Gospel Station. If anyone else would like to see this happen, please contact them at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
I have registered as centralohiofan and have even been in the chatroom. When I go to the message board, it shows that I am logged in as centralohiofan. Howeveer, now when i try to go to the chat room, it says my user name is not in the database. Am I doing something wrong/
Can you please let me know where I can get music and words to the song We Seek Your Face by Rodney Griffin? It was on a CD by The Kingdom Heirs called City Lights; also done by Greater Vision.
I want to send my deepest sympathy and assurance of prayers for
I have been trying unsuccessfully for two days to get onto your message board. Please advise when that site will be up and working again.
I am one of the staff members for SoGospelNews. The message boards have been down since late yesterday. Susan Unthank has been in the hospital battling pneumonia. She has physical problems that limit her lung capacity and what was a small cold and developed into a case of pneumonia.
Please keep her in prayer. I have made the family aware about the boards, but I do know their mom/wife takes precidence.
Hopefully, she will be able to come home in the next day or so. If I can get an update, I will post it here.
Thanks for praying everyone!
James Hales
Mr. James Hales, thanks for the update. Susan is in my prayers. I can only imagine how rough it must be for Susan right now. My daughter has asthma, and it hurts me to see her struggle for air. Pneumonia must be even worse.
Hello everyone...
We are indeed sorry to hear of Susan's illness. We are praying for a quick and complete recovery. Our prayers include the family as well.
This site is great! Sure hope you can help.
I recently saw Lanny Wolf in a trio or group on some t.v. program. This is a bit of trivia - there was an article in the paper here some months back about a young man who is white and he is the music director at a local black church. It mentioned that his assistant was one of Lanny Wolf's daughters.
I promoted the concert in Maryville Tennessee that DeeAnn Bailey wrote about. Thank you so much for printing her very good article. It was truly a memorable weekend.
this is to all southern gospel singers are there any singers that still go into the small country churches for love offerings instead of charging 3000.00 or 4000.00 just to say they will come there are so many places in louisiana that would love to have you come including the church that i attend i am the song director and i would love to see some of you guys contact me hey guys the lord is coming soon and we need to reach out to the small churches as well as the big times this is not a business your in its the ministry to proclaim that jesus christ is still the king of kings and the lord of lords and that there is hope we can get rich in these small churches with money but the love for you and your talent and the respect would be overwhelming i love all of you and hope that some of you if not all would contact me hey we need your fellowship too. love in christ jesus; mark dunn
Hey I love the site use it everyday for show prep..But...you knew there was a but comming...I hate going to your site and seeing Kirk Tally first thing...
praise God for your website: i do have a concern. that is getting more southern gospel music to the masses, i feel that there are a number of people who enjoy the music but have no sorce of getting it. they do not go to christian book store, if the do they can not afford the prices, the big department stores do not have that wide of a selection. i have talked to the record houses such as daywind word and some of the other about this i sell at a flea market, but can not buy wholesale they say because i'm not brick and mortor, i also sell bluegrass and do good have lots of people asking for souther gospel. i do have a limited amount of gospel. the spreading of the gospel should not be hidered by brick and walls. these companies agreed with me we need to get the music out to the people. t have a way of doing it in my area. but according to the powers that be this is not the way. i love southern gospel music, have all my life. more people need to hear it. thanks for letting me use your sholder. phillip keep up the blessed work, God bless the USA
For the person looking for infomation on Lanny Wolfe Trio, he is associated with a company called Paragon in Houston Texas. Their number is 281-933-2471. At last contact he was still associated with them. He has several albums that have been converted to cd that are avalible there. I hope this helps.
HI I WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ON THE LANNEY WOLF TRIO, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY HAVE ANY ACCOPANYMENT TRACKS, I HAVE PRESCIOUS MEMORIES OF THEM I USE TO BE IN A CHOIR IN OAKLAND CALIF FOR FIVE YRS AND WE USE TO SING ALL THEIR SONGS MY FAVORITE WAS AND STILL IS 1. JESUS BE THE LORD OF ALL 2. NO ROOM 3.SURELY THE PRESENCE 4. MY HOUSE IS FULL I STILL HAVE THEIR ALBUMS I LOVE MARIETTA'S VOICE NOW I LIVE IN TURLOCK CALIF AND I HAD THE OPPRUTUNITY TO MEET LANEY WOLF WOW THAT WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY LIFE I WILL NEVER FORGET HE IS SO ANOINTED FROM GOD. DO THEY HAVE A WEB SITE OR A WAY I CAN GET A HOLD OF THEM, I STILL THINK THEY ARE THE BEST AND WHY AREN'T THEY ON TV?I'AM A GREAT FAN OF THE LANNY WOLF TRIO GOD BLESS ANTOINETTE CHAVEZ
Lanny Wolfe does have a website and it is http://www.lannywolfe.com/ and many of the old Lanny Wolfe albums are available on CD. Not sure about soundtracks, but there is contact info on the website.
this is what I get when I try to start a new board on Announcments! why cant I add an announcement? why am I restricked from adding events to this or the calendar?
