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Jon Epley to Depart Greater Vision After Nearly Eight Years

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After serving as the baritone vocalist for Greater Vision since April 2017, Jon Epley has announced his decision to leave Greater Vision. The announcement follows weeks of prayer and discussions as Epley sought clarity on his future path.

Gerald Wolfe, the founder of Greater Vision, expressed his full support for Epley’s decision. “Rodney Griffin, Chris Allman, and I fully support Jon’s decision, and we join him in believing God has a great plan for his life in the days and years ahead,” Wolfe stated. He went on to describe Epley as “like family” to the group and expressed confidence that Epley’s diverse talents would lead to new opportunities.

Epley will continue touring with Greater Vision until the end of February 2025. Meanwhile, Wolfe and his fellow members—Rodney Griffin and Chris Allman—will begin searching for a new baritone to join the group. Wolfe emphasized their belief that God is already preparing the right person for this role and requested prayers for guidance during this transitional period.

Epley’s tenure with Greater Vision has been marked by great vocals and songwriting. His work has added depth to the group’s music, which is known for its rich harmonies and spiritually uplifting messages. As he prepares to step away from this chapter of his career, Epley leaves behind a legacy of dedication and artistry within one of Southern Gospel’s most celebrated groups.

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – February 2025

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DAVID INGRAM

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

1 On The King’s Shoulders – Steeles – StowTown/Provident-Sony
2 Grateful For The Gospel – Brian Free & Assurance – Daywind/New Day
3 When It’s Gone For Good – Gold City – New Haven/Provident-Sony
4 Keep Turning Your Eyes On Jesus – Booth Brothers – StowTown/Provident-Sony
5 Big Ole Stone (Victory) – Triumphant Quartet – StowTown/Provident-Sony
6 More Than You Know – Tim Livingston – Diamond Mill Music
7 The Good, Bad And The Ugly – Justified Quartet – Big Picture Records/New Day
8 What Are You Waiting For – Tim Menzies (with The Isaacs) – ARS/New Day
9 You’ll Find Him There – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – StowTown/Provident-Sony
10 Glory Up Ahead – Hoppers – Gaither Music/Capitol Christian
11 Come On Let’s Go To That Land – Tribute Quartet – Daywind/New Day
12 No One Greater – Browns – StowTown/Provident-Sony
13 Jesus Walked In – Joseph Habedank – Daywind/New Day
14 Bigger On The Inside – Legacy Five – StowTown/Provident-Sony
15 Rock Bottom – 11th Hour – Sonlite/Crossroads
16 I Left It In The Water – Southbound – Daywind/New Day
17 Everything Good – Zane & Donna King – StowTown/Provident-Sony
18 Thank You Jesus For The Blood – Lauren Talley – Horizon/Crossroads
19 By Grace – Lore Family – Horizon/Crossroads
20 We Still Believe – Hyssongs – ARS/New Day
21 I Just Stopped By On My Way Home – Kingsmen – Horizon/Crossroads
22 I’d Rather Hear Preachin’ – Greater Vision – Daywind/New Day
23 Things We Cannot Change – LeFevre Quartet – New Day Records/New Day
24 My Name’s Already There – Inspirations – Horizon/Crossroads
25 If Not For Christ – Whisnants – Independent
26 Jesus 1 Death 0 – TrueSong – Daywind/New Day
27 Dear Lord – Darin & Brooke Aldridge – Billy Blue Records/New Day
28 Can He, Could He, Would He – Mark Trammell Quartet – Crimson Road
29 When The Saints Begin To Pray – Heart 2 Heart – Independent
30 Count For Something – Jay Stone Singers – ARS/New Day

Anthem Edition’s New Gospel Album Promises Kept

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2024 has proven to be a transformative year for Anthem Edition, the gospel quartet formerly known as The Old Paths. Following the success of their 2023 holiday album, Here Comes Christmas, the group has undergone changes, including the addition of tenor singer Cameron Edens, and the release of three singles: “Graveyard,” “Still Under His Feet,” and “Running.” The group’s latest project is Promises Kept and is released through Sonlite Records.

Tim Rackley, founding member and lead singer of Anthem Edition, says this album represents a meaningful milestone for the group. “This album is special to us,” said Rackley. “It marks the first time we’re making music together as a team with Cameron Edens and Andrew Utech, alongside our longtime brother, Doug Roark. These songs are a testament to God’s unwavering faithfulness, and we can’t wait for you to experience the message of hope and promise we’ve poured our hearts into.”

The album opens with the energetic track “Every Promise Made Is a Promise Kept,” written by Kenna Turner West and Jason Cox. Featuring a country-inspired arrangement and lively quartet harmonies, the song’s lyrics introduces the album’s central theme of God’s steadfast faithfulness:

There’s never been a time that He’s not faithfulNever been a day His words aren’t trueNever been a moment that our God won’tDo just what He said He’d doHe’s never ever failed to keep one yetEvery promise made is a promise kept.

Roger Talley, the producer of Promises Kept, praised the group’s dedication and renewed energy during the project’s creation. “I thoroughly enjoyed producing this new EP for Anthem Edition,” Talley shared. “They approached this project with a renewed passion and more energy than they have ever had before. We found some great new songs to express their commitment to singing the Gospel with a new excitement that I can’t wait for you to hear. A unique feature of this project is the number of uptempo songs they have chosen. For anyone who has ever complained about too many slow songs, this project is for you!”

With Promises Kept, Anthem Edition builds on their storied history while embracing a new chapter with Edens and Utech as part of their lineup.

Mark Trammell Reflects on 50 Years in Ministry with New Project

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The Mark Trammell Quartet‘s latest project marks a milestone in southern gospel music. Celebrating Mark Trammell’s 50 years of singing Southern Gospel, the album revisits some of the most remarkable songs from his career. These songs familiar to long-time fans while also introducing new audiences to the tradition of southern gospel.

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Mark Trammell shared his thoughts on the appeal of these classic songs. “There’s some great, great, great stuff back there in that day that we’re still gleaning from that today’s world thinks it’s brand new music. It’s not, it’s just 50, 60, 70 years old, that’s all,” he explained.

For Trammell, the value of revisiting these older songs is twofold. He appreciates the opportunity to perform music he knows deeply and believes in its ability to connect with people across generations. “The great part about that to me is I don’t have to learn new music as much. I can still sing songs that I know and I have lived long enough that we’re singing them and recording some of them again,” he said.

The project not only honours the legacy of Mark Trammell’s contributions to southern gospel music but is also a bridge between generations. With songs that have stood the test of time, the album celebrates both the past and the future of the genre.

Trammell says he is continually amazed by the response his ministry receives. “Here we are, a new generation that has so much to choose from and depict from when it comes to ‘entertainment’ or ‘ministry,’ and somehow I’m still in shock when people show up to hear us,” he added.

TRACK LIST OF THE 50 CD:

  1. Can He, Could He, Would He
  2. Dig A Little Deeper
  3. For What Earthly Reason
  4. Meet Me Over On The Other Side
  5. Too Much To Gain To Lose
  6. Pray
  7. Heavenly Parade
  8. Amazing Grace
  9. This Old House
  10. Does Jesus Care

“Remember the Blood” – A Song of Redemption and Sacrifice

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Exodus Southern Gospel‘s new song, Remember the Blood, was added to our airplay list this week. This title track from the Remember the Blood project draws inspiration from 1 Peter 1:18-19.

The verse reads, “Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” This tells us of the sacrificial nature of Jesus’ death on the cross and emphasizes that humanity’s redemption and the forgiveness of sins were not bought with worldly possessions but with the precious blood of Christ.

The song is co-written by Sandy Bloemer and Susan Brady. Susan expressed the song’s essence with deep personal conviction: “What a way to begin this new year REMEMBERING, His precious Blood! As one of Christ’s recipients, I can comment firsthand!”

Brady also reflected on the significance of Jesus’ words at the Last Supper: “At the Last Supper with His disciples, Jesus said to them, ‘Do this in REMEMBRANCE of me! Remember, My body that was broken (torn) for you! Remember my Blood, The cup of the New Testament which is shed for the remission of sins! The contents of that cup represented His blood and would soon be given for the sake of every soul to be redeemed.’”

Remember the Blood invites listeners to reflect on the foundational truths of their faith. It challenges believers to consider the incredible sacrifice of Jesus Christ and to live in gratitude for the redemption offered through His blood.

Listen for Remember the Blood throughout the day on Texas Gospel Canada!