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Former Gold City bass vocalist Tim Riley hospitalized

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David Ingram / Daywind Records

Retired Gold City bass vocalist Tim Riley was taken to hospital after suffering a stroke earlier this week. An email to Texas Gospel Canada from Daywind Records says Tim has since suffered an additional stroke and has been moved to the ICU. The strokes have affected Tim’s speech and make it difficult for him to communicate.

“We appreciate every prayer that is being sent up on Dad’s behalf,” said Tim’s son and Gold City leader Danny Riley.

Tim sang Bass for Gold City from 1982 until he retired in 2005. The group posted news of Tim’s condition on Facebook:

Tribute Quartet records modern version of a 1950’s classic.

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JEFF TURNER (WITH INFO & PHOTO FROM DAYWIND RECORDS)

(Gus Gaches photo courtesy Daywind Records)

To say the Tribute Quartet’s latest single, “Not My Will” is a classic southern gospel song may be an understatement. The oldest recording of the song we have in our library is an album from 1958 on GBS records titled, The Florida Boys Quartet and Their 11th Anniversary Album. The writer according to the label on the decades-old disk is Arthur Smith.

Tribute’s Gus Gaches mentioned the Florida Boys as he described the song, but says his group did something a little different from other versions.

“One of the reasons we did the song Not My Will was because of all of our familiarity with the Florida Boys cut. But one of the things we decided to do differently than most of the versions we had heard was to include a second verse.”

Gus said the new recording wasn’t just about the music.

“We just thought that the lyric was so strong in that second verse that we just didn’t want to do it without having that there. And I’m so glad that we did it because it’s such a great lyric.”

The song is included on Tribute’s “Quartet Tribute” project released last year with the single released to radio this year.

Listen for Not My Will on Texas Gospel Canada!

UPDATE: Randy Byrd leaving the Mark Trammell Quartet

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UPDATE: The Mark Trammell Quartet has announced the resignation of bass vocalist Randy Byrd. Randy is dealing with some health issues which will require further testing. He also is scheduled for surgery in the next few weeks.

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The Mark Trammell Quartet shared the following on social media:

Today is a bittersweet day in the life of our ministry. Randy Byrd is one of the best friends I have. Period. Not just a fellow worker of this ministry, but a dear friend. As many of you know, he has been; and is still, undergoing testing in Oklahoma for some unresolved non-cancerous health issues that have been causing him trouble and pain since last November. He is scheduled to have surgery in the next few weeks as well. His inability to travel is compounded by he, and both of his parents, having Covid. Both parents are having a difficult time with it. As he mentioned earlier this week, his heart is still here on the bus but it seems wisdom is telling him that his path to good health will cause him to have to stay at home, along with helping his family during this critical time.
Randy Byrd, I’ve never traveled with a more loyal, dedicated man. You’ve honored us and honored our Lord with the utmost dignity and dedication. I’m personally proud to call you friend and brother. I am praying God’s best for you in the months ahead. To say that you will be missed is an understatement. Get well, and meet me at the golf course!

We Love you,

The boys on the bus

Looks Like Jesus

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JEFF TURNER, DAYWIND RECORDS

Brian Free of Brian Free & Assurance recently spoke about the message behind the group’s latest release, “looks Like Jesus.” He said the Christian life isn’t an easy path.

“We all go through tough times in life. There’s not a person on this earth who doesn’t face hard times, trials, fairly regulary,” said Brian.

“And even as a Christian we understand very early on in life, if someone told you your saved and not going to have any problems it’s gonna be smoothe sailing after that, just a bed of roses, they obviously lied to you and if you’ve been saved for ten minutes you already know that,” he said.

Brian said this is why we are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We should show love and compassion to those around us.

Looks Like Jesus features Jimmy Fortune and is the title cut from the group’s current project.

Listen for new music from The Lore Family

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DAVID INGRAM

The Lore family has released a new song fresh off success the group has had with “The World Needs a Song.”

Texas Gospel Canada has added “I bring you Jesus” to the music lineup. The song is co-written by Marcia Henry, Rachel McCutcheon and Darren W. Lore. It’s a song the group often sings at the beginning of a concert.

“Folks immediately respond. I did a generic poll on social media. I asked what song really connected with those who had heard our project. ‘I Bring You Jesus’ was the top song!” said Darren Lore.

“My daughter Fayth sings the verses. My wife Sandy sings the choruses. We know this straight-forward, traditional, Southern-Gospel song has the touch of God on it. Thank you so much for adding this song to your airplay. I know if given spins, it will catch on quickly. A few weeks ago, I had a random phone call from a DJ (Rich Bruce/VA) who found ‘I Bring You Jesus’. He was ecstatic about the song. I trust the same will happen to you and your listeners.”

Listen for “I bring you Jesus” along with your favorite Southern Gospel Music this week on Texas Gospel Canada!