The Torchmen Quartet: Change and Consistency
Canada’s most recognizable male quartet, The Torchmen, is known for a traditional Southern sound, consistent ministry and enviable longevity. Few groups in Southern Gospel today can boast of 43 years…
My Southern Gospel Experience: A Canadian’s Journey Into An American Tradition
By Philip Foster as told to Lorraine Walker What is Southern Gospel Music? Wikipedia describes it as: Southern Gospel music—at one time also known as “quartet music”—is music whose lyrics…
Media and The Gospel: Being Courageous
Part One of a Three Part Series Christian media has long been in the background of what is happening in the world. Like the old shoe in the closet, it…
How To Be A Better Giver And Receiver
The beginning of every year gives us time to pause and reflect on where we have been and where we are going. Some people make resolutions; others feel that if…
Gold Harbor: Praise, Southern Style
Did you know we were created to praise our Creator? Praise is what Christians are called to do, whether we sing for a living, flip burgers or push paper. We…
Pursue Your Dream: Elaine Peacock
Elaine Peacock was a lady who seemed to have it all. A wife, mother, grandmother; Elaine had a loving family and a good job with the city. She had a…
Christmas Wrappings
Merry Christmas everyone! ‘Tis the Season for packages under the tree, gift bags exchanged over a cup of steaming mocha cappuccino and mysterious boxes in the mail. I love giving…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Southern Artists’ Favorite Christmas Songs ‘Tis the season of music! Christmas songs and carols are everywhere and what a great time to listen to old and new favorites, organs, bells…
A Canadian Christmas with The Chapelaires
By Sheila Jackson as told to Lorraine Walker The Chapelaires are one of Ontario’s favorite mixed groups and have been singing Southern Gospel for over four decades. Dave and Sheila…
Mark 209: Nashville’s Newest Name in Christian Music
There’s a new name in Southern Gospel, from Nashville, Tennessee: Welcome the Country quartet Mark 209. At the retirement of the Mystery Men Quartet name and group, several members of…