Brian Free & Assurance release new video

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Brian Free and Assurance just released a video for the group’s song Looks Like Jesus. The video features Jimmy Fortune who sang with the Statler Brothers for 21 years and wrote the song Elizabeth. The song is the title cut from the group’s latest project.

Listen for Looks Like Jesus on Texas Gospel Canada!

Scotty Inman debut single now playing on Texas Gospel Canada

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Nashville, TN (February 1st, 2022) –The debut single from Scotty Inman’s upcoming solo project is available on all digital & streaming platforms today!

Entitled ‘Grow Up Slow,’ Sonya Isaacs Yeary & Rebecca Isaacs Bowman joined forces with Scotty to pen this must-have single, which conveys a father’s wish for his children in a way that every parent and grandparent can relate. 

The accompaning music video will also make it’s debut along with the single across social media platforms, an be available for download digitally.

“I wrote ‘Grow Up Slow’ specifically about my two kids, however I feel as though it is the heart of every parent.  Getting to, not only write this song with Sonya Isaacs Yeary & Becky Isaacs Bowman for my kids, but also being able to feature them in this music video has been incredible,” adds Inman.

The release of the full-length project, Anywhere Jesus Is, is slated for May 13th. 

Happenings in Southern Gospel this week, 1/30/2022:

DAVID INGRAM

Please tell us if you know of a Southern Gospel concert anywhere in Canada, we’ll spread the word. Here are some other happenings this week.

The Talleys this week released the group’s version of Give Me Jesus.

Jason and Monica Matthews of The Wilbanks lost their home to a fire.  A Gofundme account has been set up to help them rebuild.

Congratulations to Legacy Five’s, Bryan Walker and his wife Bethany on the arrival of their son Boston Robert Walker.  This makes four children for the Walkers.  Boston arrived Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and 19 inches long.  Mom and baby are said to be doing well! 

Kelly Nelon Clark is celebrating 45 years of singing Southern Gospel Music professionally

The Williamsons this week revealed the album cover for their new project Above Everything. The official release date is February 2.

Sunday Drive released a new single this week: Grace and Goodness.  Listen for it throughout the week on Texas Gospel Canada!

The Phillips Family had to cancel an appearance at the Community Baptist Church in Siler City, South Carolina due to an illness.

Fire takes home of the Wilbanks’ Jason and Monica Matthews

JEFF TURNER

The home of Jason and Monica Matthews of The Wilbanks is a total loss following a fire on Jan. 28.  While the home is gone, no injuries were reported.

A post to the group’s Facebook page says Jason and Monica escaped with just the clothes on their back.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help them rebuild. After just six hours the fund had raised $17,725 of a $20,000 goal.

Happenings in Southern Gospel this week, 1/23/2022:

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Happy birthday this week to Bradley Littlejohn of Paid in Full!

This week the Perrys announced Jamie Streetman has joined the group just before their recording of a project they hope to release mid-year.

Due to, “unforeseen circumstances,” 11th Hour has canceled a concert set for February 2nd and 3rd.  The cancelation has opened up the dates on the group’s available concert schedule.

Texas Gospel Canada is saddened to report the passing of Angel Borden, wife of former Gold City bass guitarist Adam Borden.

The Erwins had unforeseen issues come up leading to cancellation of set concerts January 21 & 23.

The Isaacs canceled concerts planed for Jan 21 & 22 due to weather conditions.

Happy 27th Anniversary to Scott and Rachel of  The Kramers!

McKamey Legacy this week announced the group has signed a contract with Horizon Records and will release a new song on February 4!

Tonja Rose had to move a concert originally scheduled for Jan 23 to the following weekend due to weather conditions.

Sunday Drive’s next release is set for January 28. The single is titled Grace & Goodness.