Category: Southern Gospel

11th Hour’s Amber Eppinette Saunders embarks on solo recording career

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JEFF TURNER

Amber Eppinette Saunders, known for her work with 11th Hour, is launching a solo music career under the stage name Amber Lynn, Sonlite Records announced this week. The new venture will showcase more personal songwriting while she continues her involvement with 11th Hour.

“While still looking forward to everything that’s coming with 11th Hour, I’ve been working quietly on so much new music, waiting for the moment that felt right…and that moment is finally here,” Saunders said. “I can’t wait to share more of my heart and story with you through my first ever solo release.”

The Sterlington, Louisiana native’s solo work will feature an inspirational approach that builds upon her southern gospel foundation. Her debut single, “Yahweh (Your Will Your Way),” is scheduled for release on 23 January. The track is intended to establish the direction for subsequent releases that will give Saunders opportunity to expand her artistic expression.

“This next chapter means a lot to me,” she said. “Time to share my heart with you all.”

Raised as a pastor’s child, Saunders grew up immersed in both music and Christian ministry. Over the years, she has contributed to more than 200 compositions, many recorded by 11th Hour alongside other artists including The Martins, The Whisnants, and The Bowling Sisters. She has also earned multiple fan award nominations for Soprano of the Year, and she recently received a Songwriter of the Year nomination.

Listen for music from her solo project soon on Texas Gospel Canada!

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – January 2026

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DAVID INGRAM

Welcome to the Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs of January 2026! This list is meticulously compiled based on the actual number of plays each song received in the previous month (December.) The Texas Gospel Top 30 is proudly submitted to top Southern Gospel publications including The Singing News and SGNScoops.

TWLWSong TitleArtistLabel
11Joy Is Gonna ComeErwinsStowTown/Provident-Sony
22I Speak JesusKaren Peck & New RiverDaywind/New Day
33The Only Way He Knew HowJeff & Sheri EasterGaither Music/Capitol Christian
413Every Promise Made Is A Promise KeptAnthem EditionSonlite/Crossroads
56I Will Glory In The CrossJim & Melissa BradyDaywind/New Day
64That Somebody Was MeGuardiansDaywind/New Day
721I Know It’s YouScotty InmanDaywind/New Day
85When Believers Will Be LeavingDown East BoysSonlite/Crossroads
914The ChurchJoseph HabedankDaywind/New Day
107One MoreWilliamsonsREAL Southern Gospel Records
1126I Got SavedTrueSongDaywind/New Day
1215Cleft Of The RockKramersStowTown/Provident-Sony
1320Seed In The GroundSound StreetSonlite/Crossroads
1424The DayHeart 2 HeartARS/New Day
1512The WellTaylorsStowTown/Provident-Sony
1625When My Feet Touch The Streets Of GoldLeFevre QuartetDaywind/New Day
178Back To Our RootsDerrick Loudermilk BandIndependent
18—In The RoomLauren TalleyHorizon/Crossroads
1910Oh, What A MomentErnie HaaseStowTown/Provident-Sony
2030Let The Church Be An OceanMercy’s WellIndependent
2116I’m With The BandSteve Ladd (with Michael and Ronnie Booth)Big Picture Records/New Day
2211Loving YouNelonsDaywind/New Day
2322Say SomethingTim Menzies (with Ben Isaacs and Sonya Isaacs Yeary)ARS/New Day
249Big GodMaster’s VoiceIndependent
25—Just One Drop Of BloodRight Road QuartetBig Picture Records/New Day
2619I’ve Seen What It Can DoPhillips & BanksARS/New Day
2723Mercy Was MoreAdam CrabbDaywind/New Day
2827Behind My PraiseBrian Free & AssuranceDaywind/New Day
2918All He’s Ever BeenChronicleARS/New Day
3028I Am SavedTate EmmonsARS/New Day

Brian Alvey’s next chapter revealed: Joins Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call

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JEFF TURNER

Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call have announced they are welcoming acclaimed Southern Gospel singer Brian Alvey to their ministry family. The talented vocalist, musician, and songwriter brings with him an impressive background in gospel music and a commitment to serving the Lord.

Brian Alvey (Courtesy 2nd Chance Ministries)

Last month we learned Alvey was leaving 2nd Chance Ministries after the group announced they were looking for a new tenor. We also learned that Waylon Bayes was leaving Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call to pursue his education at trade school. We didn’t know until today that the two changes would end up having a connection.

Brian Alvey has built a distinguished career performing with some of the most respected groups in the Southern Gospel Music Industry, including Tribute Quartet, Kingdom Heirs, and most recently Second Chance Ministries. Throughout his career, he has earned recognition not only for his voice but also for his devotion to God’s Word and his dedication to faith, family, and ministry.

“We are blessed to welcome Brian, his wife Amber and his children Collin, Parker and Winston into our ministry family,” said Debra Perry. She noted that his talent, spirit, and love for the Lord make him an ideal fit for their work in advancing God’s Kingdom through music and ministry.

Brian Alvey expressed his enthusiasm about joining the group, saying he is honoured to serve alongside Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call. He looks forward to sharing the message of hope and faith through music and ministering to hearts wherever God leads them.

With their hearts united in purpose and vision, Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call are looking ahead with excitement and prayer, anticipating a fruitful journey as they continue to lift up Jesus through worship, song, and testimony.

Greater Vision celebrates 35 years of music

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Thirty-five years ago today, 30 December 1990, Greater Vision stepped onto the platform for the very first time as a trio, presenting their inaugural concert in Grassy Creek, Kentucky. Although that historic morning was not recorded, it marked the beginning of a ministry that would go on to impact countless lives.

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Based in Morristown, Tennessee, Greater Vision continues to travel with around 150 road performances each year. The group was founded by Gerald Wolfe, who serves as pianist and emcee. Multi-award-winning songwriter Rodney Griffin provides the lead vocal for the trio, while Chris Allman, also a prolific songwriter, sings tenor. The group’s newest member, Scott Mullins, sings baritone, adding depth ato Greater Vision’s unmistakable sound.

Greater Vision’s influence extends beyond the concert platform. For more than 30 years, they have appeared regularly on the InTouch television programme hosted by Dr Charles Stanley. They also appear on the Gaither Gospel Video Series and have become a central part of the beloved Gospel Music Hymn Sing videos and live events.

The group’s latest release, Your Story, features new songs written by group members Rodney Griffin and Chris Allman, along with contributions from other notable writers. Produced by Gerald Wolfe and Trey Ivey and distributed by Daywind Records, the project continues the group’s tradition of meaningful, message-driven music.

Listen for songs throughout the day by Greater Vision as they celebrate 35 years of Southern Gospel!

Sacred Harmony searches for new singer After pastor departure

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JEFF TURNER

Sacred Harmony is looking for a new baritone or lead singer after Caleb Howard left the group to enter full-time ministry. Howard, from Eastern Kentucky, has taken a position as a pastor. The group is asking for prayers for Howard and his family and said they support his decision.

The announcement was made on the group’s Facebook page. The trio said Howard made an impact on their ministry and that they will miss him and his love for the Lord.

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Sacred Harmony will continue to perform with fill-in singers as needed until they find Howard’s replacement.

The Tennessee-based trio was formed in 2000 and has received recognitions including the 2017 Sunrise Trio of the year, Top five nominee for Video of the Year and A Day of Recognition proclamation presented by Tennessee Governor bill Haslam in 2018. They have grown their ministry over the years. The trio focuses on salvation and their message through both song and their words as they travel across the country.

People who want to apply for the position can send two songs, a biography with a picture, and information about themselves to sacredharmony1@hotmail.com.