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Sonlite Records congratulatesDown East Boys on GMA Dove Awards nomination for Something To Shout About

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SPECIAL SONLIGHT RECORDS

Arden, North Carolina (July 31, 2025) —Sonlite Records congratulates the Down East Boys, whose album, Something To Shout About, is nominated for this year’s GMA Dove Awards Southern Gospel Album of the Year.

Produced and arranged by Jason Webb, Something to Shout About (released by Sonlite in October 2024) is a collection that makes frequent use of expansive orchestration, lending an air of musical sophistication to the inspirational messages embodied in its 10 songs, from the bold opening notes of “When Believers Will Be Leaving,” to the gentle close of “That’s What Heaven Holds,” with its wistful, yet certain vision of eternity:

That’s what Heaven holds for me
In the presence of Jesus
What a moment that will be
Embracing my loved ones waiting there
Freedom from all my earthly care
One in the song of praise to Him
For all eternity
That’s what heaven holds for me

Indeed, while there are plenty of spirited numbers on Something To Shout About — including the title track, which was No. 1 on the Singing News chart in February 2025, the stirring “Mercy River” and “Go Tell,” with its lively invocation of Jesus’ coming — some of its most memorable moments are heard in the tender, lushly arranged Mosie Lister classic, “His Hand In Mine,” the stately ballad, “I’ll Have A New Name” and a new version of second single (and another classic), “He Looked Beyond My Fault,” that features an extended instrumental introduction to set the mood for its powerful message of redemption. Add it all up, and Something to Shout About is a set that’s sure to please old fans, and to make some new ones, too — for both its musical ministry and artistry.

Listen to Something To Shout About on Texas Gospel Canada!

Moving from Doubt to Trust in Jesus

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AMY TURNER

The story of Thomas in John 20:25 shows us something important about belief. Thomas said he would not believe Jesus had risen unless he could see and touch the wounds himself. This moment doesn’t reject the need for proof—it shows the struggle between doubt and faith. Thomas had heard the other disciples say Jesus was alive, but he still held back. He wanted certainty before trust.

Jesus did not ignore Thomas’s doubt. Instead, He came to him and offered exactly what Thomas asked for: real, physical evidence. But Jesus also urged him to go beyond needing proof. “Do not disbelieve, but believe,” He said. Doesn’t this show us that faith isn’t about ignoring reason; it works with it. Faith also asks for a heart that is open, not just a mind full of questions.

Sometimes, the problem isn’t that we don’t have enough proof. It’s that we aren’t ready to let go and trust.

Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen

Hebrews 11:1

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – August 2025

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DAVID INGRAM

Welcome to the Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs of August 2025! This list is meticulously compiled based on the actual number of plays each song received in the previous month (July.) The Texas Gospel Top 30 is proudly submitted to top Southern Gospel publications including The Singing News and SGNScoops.

  1. 99 1/2 – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  2. He Remembers My Sin No More – Kramers (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  3. Motel Bible – Scotty Inman (Daywind/New Day)
  4. God Has Heard Your Cry – Taylors (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  5. Free – Brian Free & Assurance (Daywind/New Day)
  6. Kick Up My Heels And Sing – Guardians (Daywind/New Day)
  7. Standing With You – The Sound (New Day Records/New Day)
  8. He Will Hold You Through It All – Endless Highway (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  9. More – Allens (ARS/New Day)
  10. More Than A Hollow Hallelujah – Isaacs (House of Isaacs)
  11. Nothing Greater Than Grace – Mercy’s Well (Independent)
  12. Troubled – LeFevre Quartet (with Joseph Habedank) (Daywind/New Day)
  13. Goodness And Mercy – Lee Park Worship (Vital Records/New Day)
  14. Deep Waters – Triumphant Quartet (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  15. Still Under His Feet – Anthem Edition (Sonlite/Crossroads)
  16. All Of God’s Children – Right Road Quartet (ARS/New Day)
  17. A Million Reasons – Perrys (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  18. Build An Altar – Sunday Drive (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  19. God Won’t – Nelons (featuring Autumn Nelon Streetman) (Daywind/New Day)
  20. So Many Reasons – Tribute Quartet (Daywind/New Day)
  21. Hold On To Hope – Southbound (Daywind/New Day)
  22. I Know What Jesus Can Do – Browns (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  23. Rise Up – Gold City (New Haven/Provident-Sony)
  24. None But Jesus – Erwins (StowTown/Provident-Sony)
  25. Sunshine On A Cloudy Day – Jeff & Sheri Easter (with The Archers) (Gaither Music/Capitol Christian)
  26. Love ‘Em Where They Are – Gaither Vocal Band (Spring House Music Group)
  27. Still Faithful – 11th Hour (Sonlite/Crossroads)
  28. Just To Know You – Heart 2 Heart (ARS/New Day)
  29. Prove ‘Em Wrong – Lauren, Amber & Kenna (Horizon/Crossroads)
  30. I Saw Angels Today – 2nd Chance Ministries (Independent)

Becoming a New Creation in Christ

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FLOYD ROGERS

Paul spoke of being “crucified with Christ,” meaning his old life was gone, and he now lived a new one through Jesus. He explained that when a person follows Christ, they become a new creation, no longer controlled by their past ways. The Spirit of God now lives within them, offering strength to resist sin.

Paul believed that as long as he stayed firmly rooted in faith, depending on what Jesus did on the cross, sin might still attempt to tempt him, but it would not win. His victory came not from personal strength, but from trusting in the power of the cross each day.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Making Difficult Choices in Discipleship

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JEFF TURNER

The call to follow Jesus has always been serious, often asking people to make difficult choices. In Luke 9, Jesus invites a man to follow Him. The man responds by asking to first go and bury his father. At first glance, this seems like a reasonable request. But when we look deeper, we see something else happening.

In this situation, the man’s father was not yet dead. What he truly meant was that he wanted to stay home until his father eventually passed away, so he could receive his inheritance. Only after securing his future wealth would he be ready to follow Jesus.

Jesus’s reply was firm: “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:60). This was not a denial of grief or family duties. Instead, it was a clear message about the urgency and seriousness of discipleship. When Jesus calls, it requires immediate action and full trust that He will take care of the rest.

Following Christ means placing Him first, above personal plans and material security. It calls for faith that God will provide when we choose to obey Him completely.

But [a]seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.

Matthew 6:33