“Uncommon Man” is about putting family first. Mike Mitchell recalls having a discussion late one night at the Hit House in Nashville and talking about old friends. The conversation steered its way to the topic of a friend who put off a performing career to raise a family first. That friend was Greg Blake. “In… Continue reading Mike Mitchell – Fathers & Sons
“I became obsessed with ‘Holy Forever.’ I think it’s because it’s the kind of song our spirit longs to sing,” shared Yancy. So, it’s time to join with the angels and sing to the One whose names stands above it all! This song is timely for us on earth but it’s also the kind of… Continue reading Yancy – “Holy Forever”
Danny Burns started singing “Danny Boy” with a pedal steel player a few years back at the house of blues in Cleveland. It was a hit so he worked out his own version of it. “I’ve always loved the Johnny Cash rendition of Danny Boy from the American recordings with Rick Rubin. Then I asked… Continue reading Danny Burns – “Danny Boy”
“Who the Cross Is For” is inspired by a true event. A young woman wanted to change her life, but believed no one could ever forgive her or love her for the ways she had lived. While being counseled by the church pastor on that Sunday, he told her “You’re who the cross is for.”
“Why” is a reflection of relationships that are manipulative and ungodly. IsaiahLaRoi is open about his constant battle over a woman who is no longer his. She still lingers in his mind because of the trauma that he’s been through. Unanswered questions still persist. The track is titled “Why” because that is all that’s left… Continue reading IsaiahLaRoi – “Why”
In true Southern Gospel fashion, Vestal Goodman and Dolly Parton partner together to remind us of the eternal satisfaction found in Jesus. The never-before digitally released track sounds like it came straight from the pews of an Appalachian Mountain church.
When Sammy Shelor heard “Near Mrs.” recently, he felt strongly that Adam Miller would be able to do a great job with it. The band loves traditional country and feels that the bluegrass genre is the last form of “real country music.”
The Talleys look back to nearly 20 years ago, when they first recorded “High and Lifted Up” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ always intrigued Roger Talley because of its complexity and joyous feeling. Then they recorded an album of praise music and combined the two. It turned into a showstopper moment and it… Continue reading The Talleys – “High and Lifted Up / Hallelujah Chorus (Live)”
As lifelong Smashing Pumpkins fans, The Royal Halls wanted to pay homage to one of their biggest influences, in their own way. The Royal Halls, a loosely Americana, indie rock band from the Buffalo area, has been playing together since 2009. Primarily driven by Justin Reynolds and Brennan Blowers, they aim at writing songs… Continue reading The Royal Halls – “1979”
Celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus with this never-before digitally released Vestal Goodman classic, “The Blood,” featuring CeCe Winans. This Gospel-centric song will take you to church just in time for Easter.
