As noted in the last posting of Danny's Diary, Singing News is fast approaching it's 37th Anniversary. If you'll recall, I asked for some of your thoughts about some of the biggest news stories that have occurred during those 37 years.
Many of these, I expected. But there were some that caught me off guard.
Without going into specifics at this point, and in no specific order, here is your input...
-The death of JD Sumner
-The formation of the Eddie Crook Company
-The death of Vestal Goodman
-The death of James Blackwood
-The selection of Jonathan Wilburn as Gold City's lead singer
-The establishment of Solid Gospel Radio Network
-The death of Anthony Burger
-The unexpected retirement of the Bishops
-The death of Herman Harper
-Kingdom Heirs become "house" group of Dollywood
-Cathedrals record Symphony Of Praise in London, opening the doors for other such projects later
-The death of Kenny Hinson
-The move of the NQC from Nashville to Louisville
-The death of Wendy Bagwell
-Roger Bennett's health battles
-The formation of the Triumphant Quartet
-Southern Gospel artists featured on "Touched By An Angel"
-The death of George Younce
-The Gaither Homecoming video series
-The rapid rise of the Internet in Southern Gospel
-The marriage of Kim Greene to Dean Hopper
-Formation of Perfect Heart using well-known names from other groups
-Speers and Singing Americans use concept videos for first time in Southern Gospel.
-The Perrys named Favorite Mixed Group
-The retirement of the Cathedrals
-The huge success of "God On The Mountain"
-The Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Opens
-The death of Doug Riley
-Josh Cobb leaves Legacy Five the same night he is awarded Favorite Horizon Individual in Singing News Fan Awards
-Singing News is sold to Salem Communications
-The use of the first accompaniment track (This one was submitted several times by several different people. There seems to be a disagreement, though, on who was the first group to actually use it. The Florida Boys were named many times, as were the Cathedrals. But let me throw one out to you that you might not have thought about: Couriers. More about that later.)
Keep sending your suggestions in. This is getting interesting!
