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Blog. Doesn't that sound like something that requires a shot from your family doctor? Ah, but not to worry, you won't need to visit your doctor to check out what's going on in the life of your ole buddy Les. Just log on and read.

Les' life is a full one. First of all, I'm a husband and father. I am Director of Business Operations, Singing News Magazine. I have been in southern gospel radio for 29 years and currently host weekend radio shows on the Solid Gospel Radio Network. I lead the Middle Tennessee Baptist Church band. Periodically I even get to hit the road with my friends to do some pickin. Les' life is a blessed one, that's for sure!

Last weekend, I jumped on the bus and traveled to Dalton, GA with Crabb Revival. Adam and Terah have assembled a group of young folks, and a sound, that is very similar to the Crabb Family sound. Boy, can they sing! If you liked the 2003 Crabb Family release, Driven, you'll enjoy Crabb Revival. Like the original Crabb Family, they travel with a live band. The lead guitar, bass guitar and drums provided a very full band sound. It sounded like a band of 8 musicians. Of course, Adam adds some great harmonica licks from time to time. Adam asked me to bring my mandolin and dobro along. I was very happy to oblige. I enjoyed playing their new music as well as many of the Crabb Family hits of the past. If you get the chance, go see Crabb Revival. Long live the sound of the original Crabb Family!

It was great to be a part of the Voices Won 6th Annual Singing. Voices Won recently signed with Crossroads Music. The sibling harmonies of Voices Won are very solid, even Gatlin-like.

Finally, I was priviliged to hear Old Paths last weekend. This is the second time I've heard them live in the past couple of months. Old Paths is the best quartet traveling today, that you've neved heard of. These guys can sing on any stage, anywhere, anytime with anybody! Don't hesitate to see Old Paths when they come to town.

Last week I got to hear 3 or 4 tunes from the new Mike and Kelly Bowling CD. If the entire CD is as good as what I've heard thus far, it's going to be fantastic project.

That's all that's going on in Les' Life for now. Bring on the turkey and pumpkin pie!

Les Butler

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