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Jim & Melissa Brady Share a Message of Hope in “Jesus Stays”

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AMY TURNER

The Southern Gospel family has long recognized the talents of Jim and Melissa Brady. Their journey together is one of passion for ministry through song. From their individual musical beginnings to their time with The Shulers and The Booth Brothers, and now as a duet, Jim and Melissa have touched many with their music.

Their latest single, “Jesus Stays,” offers a message of constant support and faithfulness. Melissa Brady shared her thoughts on the song, saying, “I love the line, he’ll never leave you. He’ll never forsake you. He’s always there.”

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These words reflect Matthew 28:20 that tells us, “…follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”(NASB.) The lyrics of the Brady’s song says that even, “in the dark night of the soul when disappointments all you know and your hopes and dreams have all been stripped away,” there is unwavering companionship. The lyrics reassure listeners that “He’ll never leave you. He’ll never forsake you. You’ll never face this world alone.”

Melissa further explained the personal connection to this message, saying, “Because if we can say anything from the past year, actually from our entire lives, the Lord has walked with us every step of the journey, whatever hardship we have faced, he’s always been there.”

The song’s comforting words continue, reminding listeners that “Down every road, he’s right beside you. Everywhere you go, and even when the journey leads to an unexpected place. Every second, every minute, every hour of every day, Jesus stays.” This repetition reinforces the idea of an ever-present support, regardless of life’s challenges.

Through their music, Jim and Melissa Brady share a message of hope and the certainty that, as the title states, “Jesus Stays”.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Eddie Crook in Gospel Music

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AMY TURNER

Last week The Southern Gospel Music Guild honored Eddie Crook with their lifetime achievement award.

Eddie Crook began his career in 1961 as the pianist for The Tennesseans. That started a music career that included doing session work at RCA Studios in Nashville. In 1964, he joined The Plainsmen Quartet. He’s spent decades of his life as a part of southern gospel music, both on the stage and behind-the-scenes.

Mr. Crook tells us one of the highlights of his career was
“Playing the Grand Ole Opry with Marty Robbins on Saturday night with everybody going.”

From 1967-1970, he played for “The Sego Brothers and Naomi” and went on to become the pianist for “The Happy Goodman Family.”

In 1977, Eddie Crook began efforts to propel other artists through The Eddie Crook Company. The record label put many groups on the map. Some of the groups who were with The Eddie Crook Company include The Crabb Family, Carroll Roberson, Issacs, Bishops, Perrys, Booth Brothers, Heirline, Dixie Melody Boys, Dixie Echoes, Wilburns, Palmetto State Quartet, Jimmie Davis, and many more.

Speaking about the groups through the years he said, We were in the right place at the right time. We were fortunate to work with them.”

Our congratulations to Eddie Crook, recipient of The Southern Gospel Music Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award!

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – March 2025

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DAVID INGRAM

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

1 Grateful For The Gospel – Brian Free & Assurance – Daywind/New Day
2 More Than You Know – Tim Livingston – Diamond Mill Music
3 Bigger On The Inside – Legacy Five – StowTown/Provident-Sony
4 Big Ole Stone (Victory) – Triumphant Quartet – StowTown/Provident-Sony
5 The Good, Bad And The Ugly – Justified Quartet – Big Picture Records/New Day
6 The Hour I First Believed – PromisedLand Quartet – StowTown/Provident-Sony
7 No One Greater – Browns – StowTown/Provident-Sony
8 My Name’s Already There – Inspirations – Horizon/Crossroads
9 When It’s Gone For Good – Gold City – New Haven/Provident-Sony
10 Come On Let’s Go To That Land – Tribute Quartet- Daywind/New Day
11 What Are You Waiting For – Tim Menzies (with The Isaacs) – ARS/New Day
12 Rock Bottom – 11th Hour – Sonlite/Crossroads
13 Jesus Walked In – Joseph Habedank – Daywind/New Day
14 We Still Believe – Hyssongs – ARS/New Day
15 Can He, Could He, Would He – Mark Trammell Quartet – Crimson Road
16 There’s A River – High Road – New Day Records/New Day
17 I’d Rather Hear Preachin’ – Greater Vision – Daywind/New Day
18 If Not For Christ – Whisnants – Independent
19 I Left It In The Water – Southbound – Daywind/New Day
20 I Remember Lost – Poet Voices – StowTown/Provident-Sony
21 Keep Turning Your Eyes On Jesus – Booth Brothers – StowTown/Provident-Sony
22 Count For Something – Jay Stone Singers – ARS/New Day
23 Things We Cannot Change – LeFevre Quartet – New Day Records/New Day
24 By Grace – Lore Family – Horizon/Crossroads
25 Thank You Jesus For The Blood – Lauren Talley – Horizon/Crossroads
26 I Just Stopped By On My Way Home – Kingsmen – Horizon/Crossroads
27 God Won’t – Nelons (featuring Autumn Nelon Streetman) – Daywind/New Day
28 Good Ole Gospel Sing – Kelly Garner – Independent
29 Old Blind Bartimaeus – Jonathan Wilburn – Daywind/New Day
30 God Has A Way Of Workin’ It Out – Chronicle – ARS/New Day

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – January 2025

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DAVID INGRAM

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

1 Collingsworth Family – Praise The Lord
2 Gold City – When it’s gone for good
3 LeFevre Quartet – The Things We Cannot Change
4 Brian Free & Assurance – Grateful For the Gospel
5 Lee Park Worship – Why Wouldn’t I Run
6 Red Words – The Erwins
7 Justified Quartet – The Good, Bad and the Ugly
8 Earnie Haase & Signature Sound – You’ll find Him there
9 Triumphant Quartet – Big old stone
10 Tim Livingston – More Than You Know
11 Tim Menzies with The Isaacs – What Are You Waiting For
12 Scotty Inman – Man On The Middle Cross
13 The Sound – Jeans and Jesus
14 The Browns – No one greater
15 Jim And Melissa Brady – Covered
16 The Taylors – He is good to me
17 Susan Whisnant – Faith In Place
18 Heart 2 Heart – When The Saints Begin To Pray
19 Nelons – There’s a Hole in the Heart
20 The Hoppers – Glory Up Ahead
21 Darin & Brooke Aldridge – Dear Lord
22 Down East Boys – Something to shout about
23 Kristy Cox – God Never Made A Mountain
24 Legacy Five – Bigger on the Inside
25 Poet Voices – I Remember Lost
26 The Inspirations – My Name’s Already There
27 2nd Chance Ministries – Find My Hallelujah
28 REAL Southern Gospel Quartet – Here I’ll stand
29 Sound Street – Through the furnace fire
30 Kingdom Heirs – Until prayer changes me

LeFevre Quartet Signs with Daywind Records, Celebrates Milestone Year at National Quartet Convention

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AMY TURNER

The renowned Southern Gospel group, LeFevre Quartet, has entered a new chapter in their musical journey, announcing their signing with Daywind Records. This partnership comes after seven successful years with New Day Records, during which the group released four albums and earned multiple award nominations, including several #1 singles.

The signing was made official at the 2024 National Quartet Convention, a major event in the Southern Gospel music world. At the convention, the LeFevre Quartet also celebrated their nomination for the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Album of the Year, honoring their project Nobody Like Jesus. This double milestone marks a significant year for the group as they continue to build on their legacy in the Southern Gospel community.

The LeFevre Quartet, consisting of Mike LeFevre (Baritone), Jordan LeFevre (Lead), Jonathan Price (Tenor), Daniel Ashmore (Bass), and Channing Eleton (Pianist), has been performing for nearly two decades. Known for their tight harmonies, energetic performances, and dedication to sharing the message of hope through Gospel music, they have built a strong reputation within the genre.

With this new partnership with Daywind Records, the group looks forward to expanding their reach. Daywind Records, a prominent label in Southern Gospel, will offer the LeFevre Quartet opportunities to continue producing impactful music that resonates with fans worldwide. The collaboration is also seen as a homecoming, with the group’s connection to Daywind’s Director of Artist Relations, Dusty Wells, being a key part of their relationship.

Wells expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are signing the LeFevre Quartet to a new long-term contract. They have an incredible legacy of ministry and music, and I’m excited to work with them on new projects.” He also praised Mike LeFevre for his dedication and leadership within the group.

Mike LeFevre echoed the sentiment, calling the Daywind team “family” and expressing gratitude for the continued partnership. “We are thrilled and honored to renew our relationship with Daywind! They are not just a record company, but are family to us,” LeFevre said.

With plans already in motion for a new album set to release early next year, the LeFevre Quartet is poised to continue their mission of sharing Gospel music with new audiences and longtime fans alike.

For booking information, interested parties can contact the LeFevre Quartet via email at lefevrebooking@gmail.com or by phone at (706) 333-7171.