“First Family of Gospel Music” – It’s both a figurative and fairly literal title. On the literal side, The Speer Family was formed in 1921 by G.T. “Dad” Speer and his wife, Lena “Mom” Speer. On the figurative side, for much of the next 80 years, The Speer Family was firmly planted at the top […]
With the announcement of their retirement, The Florida Boys end 60 years of an institution loved and revered in the world of Gospel Music. Their legacy, however, lives on. New Haven Record’s latest installment of the Gospel Legacy Series celebrates the contribution of the Florida Boys with “The Ultimate Collection.” The first generation of Southern […]
The Oak Ridge Boys are considered one of the greatest groups in Country Music history. Long before their many hits like Elvira and Bobbie Sue, they dominated the world of Gospel Music. Originally known as The Oak Ridge Quartet, they began performing in the early 1940s and Time Magazine dubbed them one of the “top […]
Howard and Vestal Goodmans’ signature song, “I Wouldn’t Take Nothin’ for My Journey Now” still echoes through the hearts of fans who were blessed by their contagious faith and indomitable spirit. Untold millions enjoyed them on the Gaither Homecoming concerts, television broadcasts, videos, and recordings. Now, fans old and new alike can experience “Songs from […]
Al Green has sold an astounding 20 million records. He’s been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, and to Rolling Stone Magazine’s Top 100 Artists of All Time. In 2008, Green was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by BET. That same year, Green’s latest […]
The Hinsons were one of the most popular groups of all time with their country Southern Gospel style. Over the years The Hinsons made a great impact on gospel music lovers. Winning numerous awards, charting in the top 10 multiple times, including 4 #1’s, fans worldwide agree that they set the pace for other artists […]
The Kingsmen had one purpose from their inception: to present the gospel of Jesus Christ through Southern Gospel music. The Kingsmen moved to the forefront of gospel music when front man Jim Hamil joined the group prior to the release of Big and Live. Under the leadership of the late Eldridge Fox, they won numerous […]
Vestal Goodman was a pioneer in gospel music, ministering and performing for more than half a century. Born in Fyffe, Alabama, she began singing in the church. Her original intent was to study for the Metropolitan Opera, but being raised in church she felt compelled to sing Gospel music. And that she did. Vestal became […]
When one first hears the name “Goodman” they immediately think of The Happy Goodmans. From that famous group came one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time… Rusty Goodman. Starting out in the late 50’s singing baritone for the Plainsmen Quartet, Rusty quickly captured the attention of many fans by being one of […]
