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Triumphant Quartet’s “Big Ole Stone” Connects Listeners with a Message of Hope

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JEFF TURNER

Triumphant Quartet has consistently won the hearts of Southern Gospel fans, being named Favorite Southern Gospel Artist in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022. Since forming in 2003, they’ve continued to deliver powerful music that resonates deeply with audiences. Their new song, “Big Ole Stone,” is no exception.

Sean Barber, the group’s bass singer, shares his thoughts on this song, which has quickly become a personal favorite. He reflects on the impact the song had on him the first time he heard it:

“This was the very first song that Eric sent to me as a potential feature for me on the new album. Man, the very first time I heard it, I thought, man, this is church. This is right down my alley of the type of song that I love singing,” Sean shares. His excitement about the song’s spiritual depth is evident as he emphasizes the message behind it.

“Something that will connect to the hearts of the listeners while at the same time… it’s hope, you know, just knowing that we’re no longer in bondage to the things that hold us down, that we’ve been pulled out of the miry clay.”

Sean’s passion for “Big Ole Stone” highlights the theme of freedom from burdens and the hope that can only be found in faith. It’s a message that will undoubtedly resonate with listeners as they, too, find encouragement in its uplifting lyrics. With songs like this, Triumphant Quartet continues to shine as a beacon of hope in Southern Gospel music.

Listen for Big Ole Stone on Texas Gospel Canada!

Bringing Back a Gospel Classic with Jonathan Wilburn’s New Single “Old Blind Bartimaeus”

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AMY TURNER

Jonathan Wilburn is bringing back some classic gospel hits on his latest project, Songs From The Front Pew. His new single, “Old Blind Bartimaeus,” is a standout track, and Jonathan recalls fond memories of where he first heard the song.

“The first time I heard the song, Blind Bartimaeus, was my friends, The Bishops. Back in the 80s,” said Jonathan.

“The Wilburns and The Bishops, we did a lot of traveling together, concerts all over the country. And they would get up each night and sing the acapella version of that song. I’ve always just loved it. I love the tune, but more than anything, I love what it says.”

While The Bishops may not have been the original performers, their version left a lasting impact on Jonathan, and now he’s bringing that cherished song back to life with his own heartfelt rendition.

Jim and Melissa Brady Reflect on Friendship and New Music

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AMY TURNER

Jim & Melissa Brady have been a beloved part of the Gaither Homecoming Friends, occasionally joining the legendary tour for special performances. For Melissa, the tour is about more than just singing—it’s about the deep relationships that have grown over the years. Reflecting on her experiences, she says, “I’m just grateful for that homecoming family. It’s just one of the most loving… I call them family, right? Because they’re friends who become family and I love every single one of them.”

Melissa fondly recalls the special moments behind the scenes, particularly the camaraderie with her fellow artists. “My favorite moments were with the girls in the dressing room,” she shares. “The God conversations and the funny stories that happened back there. It was just really great.”

As Jim & Melissa continue to make an impact through their music, their latest song, “Covered,” is another heartfelt reminder of the comfort and grace found in faith. Fans of the couple are blessed by not only their incredible talent but also the warmth and authenticity they bring to their performances and relationships.

Listen for Covered on Texas Gospel Canada!

Cole Watson Marries His Best Friend and Celebrates New Beginnings

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AMY TURNER

Congratulations are in order for Cole Watson, lead singer of The Kingsmen Quartet, who celebrated a major life milestone this past weekend—his wedding! In a heartfelt Facebook post, Cole shared his joy, writing, “I got to marry my best friend. The one that God, The creator of all things, hand picked for me and put in my life right when I needed her most. This will forever be my greatest accomplishment! Here’s to forever babe!! I love you, Mrs. Watson.”

It’s clear that Cole is excited to start this new chapter with his wife, Brooklyn, and we wish them a lifetime of happiness together. Meanwhile, The Kingsmen’s latest song, Keep Praying For The Prodigal, continues to inspire listeners as they share their message of hope and faith. Congratulations to the happy couple!

The Kingdom Heirs announceupcoming album, No Better Time

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Arden, North Carolina (September 10, 2024) —  “2023 was a year of change for The Kingdom Heirs,” Dollywood’s resident Southern Gospel group observe at the start of the liner notes to No Better Time, their upcoming album for Sonlite Records, now available for pre-save/add ahead of its November 1 release. What follows proves that they’re masters, not just of legendary singing, but of understatement.  “In our 40-plus years of ministry, we had never seen anything quite like it. Within a six month span, we replaced three out of four of our front line vocals and added a guitar player/vocalist. This project is nothing short of a miracle from God along with help and encouragement from so many people!”

Indeed, though the turnover has been substantial since last year’s collection of genre classics, Something Good, Vol. 3, the release of three singles in advance of the full project reassured longtime and recent fans alike that the Kingdom Heirs sound and spirit were as strong as ever. From the classic, jaunty opening piano of the “The Lord’s Been Good to Me” to the more contemporary flavor of the closing “Yesterday, Today, Forever Faithful,” No Better Time offers up a rounded portrait of multi-dimensional artistry placed in the service of the Gospel.  

Yet while a string section makes appearances on radio favorite “Until Prayer Changes Me” and the meditative “Already Free,” and horns enliven the title track, country flavors, soulful harmonies and traditional touches predominate on numbers such as the up-tempo “All The Way To The Gates,” recent single “I Want To Live Like Jesus,” the gently syncopated “We’ll Be Moving” and focus track “I Went Down.”  And though there are somber moments in the empathetic “Life Hurts, God Heals” and “He Still Is,” with its aching tenor lead vocal, most of No Better Time’s themes are perfectly summed up in the chorus of its title track:

No better time than the present
No better time than the now
No better time than the moment
To be touched by His power
And see once again He’s so faithful
He’s always changing lives
No better way, no better day, no better time 

“This album is something every member of our group should be very proud of,” the liner notes affirm. “Each guy was involved in every aspect of the finished product. There also would not be a ‘finished product’ if not for all the songwriters who submitted material that took a considerable amount of time to process. There were so many great songs, and we feel that we chose the best of the best. Thank you, songwriters, for your talent and commitment to keep sharing words that change people’s lives! 

“Last but certainly not least, THANK YOU to our family and friends, who not only support what we do, but more importantly, you BELIEVE in what we do! Without each one of you who are sitting in our audience on a daily basis or sitting at home praying for us daily, this ministry would be nothing more than a bunch of guys playing music! We love you and thank you…YOU make this possible!!”