I recently spoke with Steve French of the Kingdom Heirs. They are finishing up their new project and I was made aware that they recorded, "The Empty Tomb Says It All." That's the winning song from the 2008 Singing News Songwriter's Contest. We're just days away from kicking off the 09 contest. Stay tuned to singingnews.com for more info. I simply cannot wait to hear their version of this great song. When the Kingdom Heirs record a song, it's done! Don't re-record it, because you'll never do it justice. As JD Sumner used to say, "I can't wait!"

Speaking of recordings, Daywind is soon to release new projects from Triumphant QT and Brian Free and Assurance. So, be on the look out!

The Perry's recorded their music tracks for a recording to be released later this summer. Speaking of the Perry's, I was sad to hear that Nick Trammell left the Perrys. He's a fine young man as well as a fine singer. His replacement is no stranger to gospel music. Troy Peach was the perfect man for the job. He fits the Perry's in every sense of the word.

My church, Middle Tennessee Baptist Church, hosted the Primitive QT last Saturday night. As always, I tuned up the ole dobro and joined in. All I can say is, if you weren't there, you missed it. Boy, did we go to church! If you've never seen the Primitive Quartet in a church setting, you really need to add that to your to do list.

I recently toured the Sound Shop Studios in downtown Nashville. Johnny Minick and some investor friends are currently renovating this slice of Nashville's musical history. It's good to know that great southern gospel music will once again be coming from this historic location.

Until next time...