Comments on: The Perrys and the Next Phase http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Tue, 22 May 2012 19:25:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: these extra long weekends « little j http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-810657 these extra long weekends « little j Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:16:58 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-810657 [...] it was entertaining, and i was sad to leave early, if only bc i had still not heard their much debated single, that is if you have an understanding of all that is and was and will be southern gospel.  i was [...] […] it was entertaining, and i was sad to leave early, if only bc i had still not heard their much debated single, that is if you have an understanding of all that is and was and will be southern gospel.  i was […]

]]> By: Little J http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-784589 Little J Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:03:21 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-784589 oops. i totally hit the wrong button. =] anyways, to finish what i find important is a level of talent in the vocal area. not just that, but as a writer, it is very important to me that the writing be respectable. i thought that after hearing this critic, that FINALLY someone is telling the Southern Gospel industry and ministry, that there is something to song writing. thank you. we need to hear this stuff. everyone wants to write a song, but it is more than just words on a page, lyrics can move someone like nothing else i can think of. if Joseph wants to grow as a writer, he HAS to hear things like this. he NEEDS to grow. and the way you do that, is all the Simon's in this world. (there is a specific reason that Simon is everyone's fav judge...bc you know he is giving it to you straight) bravo. for remaining a secret. thank you for telling things the way you see them. thank you, for being man enough to say what you think. sure, its going to be offensive if taken wrong. but thats the risk every one takes when they try to help someone. give Joseph a few years, hes going to look back on this and say that this was it. this blog was right. and hes going to thank God that someone was able to say something constructive, instead of patting his back repeatedly, telling him he was amazing, when he really had room for plenty of growth. anyways, theres my two cents, free of charge. i am currently adding this to my fav blogs, finally someone is going to tell me which groups are actually worth seeing. you will save me plenty of time. thanks again. =] ~little j oops. i totally hit the wrong button. =]

anyways, to finish

what i find important is a level of talent in the vocal area. not just that, but as a writer, it is very important to me that the writing be respectable.

i thought that after hearing this critic, that FINALLY someone is telling the Southern Gospel industry and ministry, that there is something to song writing. thank you. we need to hear this stuff. everyone wants to write a song, but it is more than just words on a page, lyrics can move someone like nothing else i can think of. if Joseph wants to grow as a writer, he HAS to hear things like this. he NEEDS to grow. and the way you do that, is all the Simon’s in this world. (there is a specific reason that Simon is everyone’s fav judge…bc you know he is giving it to you straight)

bravo. for remaining a secret. thank you for telling things the way you see them. thank you, for being man enough to say what you think. sure, its going to be offensive if taken wrong. but thats the risk every one takes when they try to help someone.

give Joseph a few years, hes going to look back on this and say that this was it. this blog was right. and hes going to thank God that someone was able to say something constructive, instead of patting his back repeatedly, telling him he was amazing, when he really had room for plenty of growth.

anyways, theres my two cents, free of charge. i am currently adding this to my fav blogs, finally someone is going to tell me which groups are actually worth seeing. you will save me plenty of time. thanks again. =]

~little j

]]> By: Little J http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-784586 Little J Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:55:27 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-784586 Wow. i give up. there is no way i am reading the rest of the comments bc you ppl are making my soul hurt. i would assume that every single comment on here is from a "Christian" given we are all at a "Christian" music critic blog. and thats why you all make me wonder. where did "Christianity" go? what is this? i honestly enjoyed the entire critic here. i remember seeing the Perry's last year at a concert, but cant remember who Joseph was. seriously. thats why i googled his name, bc i figured he was a new guy, but he wasnt. huh. i will be seeing them soon at my church in Feb, and was wondering what to expect. i was raised in the business. my dad sang professionally for a while, and thank God he is out of it now. i remember the days when Southern Gospel music was something to be proud of. i had my Gold City posters from every concert hanging on the wall next to my bed. each one, having a signature from Jay Parrack, and no one else. =]. what can i say? i knew what talent was. my point is, i enjoyed the music bc it was good music. i gave up Gold City after he left, bc there really was nothing left. sure, there is some talent, but i didnt care for it, it fell too far. now, i rarely listen to any Southern Gospel. bc there are a few things that actually matter to me. Wow. i give up. there is no way i am reading the rest of the comments bc you ppl are making my soul hurt. i would assume that every single comment on here is from a “Christian” given we are all at a “Christian” music critic blog. and thats why you all make me wonder. where did “Christianity” go? what is this?

i honestly enjoyed the entire critic here. i remember seeing the Perry’s last year at a concert, but cant remember who Joseph was. seriously. thats why i googled his name, bc i figured he was a new guy, but he wasnt. huh. i will be seeing them soon at my church in Feb, and was wondering what to expect.

i was raised in the business. my dad sang professionally for a while, and thank God he is out of it now. i remember the days when Southern Gospel music was something to be proud of. i had my Gold City posters from every concert hanging on the wall next to my bed. each one, having a signature from Jay Parrack, and no one else. =]. what can i say? i knew what talent was.

my point is, i enjoyed the music bc it was good music. i gave up Gold City after he left, bc there really was nothing left. sure, there is some talent, but i didnt care for it, it fell too far. now, i rarely listen to any Southern Gospel. bc there are a few things that actually matter to me.

]]> By: Hannah R http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-780254 Hannah R Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:42:42 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-780254 On second thought, I wanted to Thank everyone on here that stuck up for Joseph amongst the mean comments. God Bless you all. And for the ones who made the mean comments......I'm praying for you! On second thought, I wanted to Thank everyone on here that stuck up for Joseph amongst the mean comments. God Bless you all. And for the ones who made the mean comments……I’m praying for you!

]]> By: Hannah R http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-779472 Hannah R Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:21:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-779472 I met Joseph last weekend....he's awesome, handsome, nice, and has a wonderful lead voice. How would you feel if people were sayings things about you? Put yourself in his shoes...you wouldn't like that. He's great. (I even got my photo with him!!) Who cares about the white hanky?! By the way, I love his energetic hops....it makes the group more interesting. Who wants to see flat-footed singers that don't get excited about their songs? Try the Dove Brothers "Didn't It Rain." They do some hops and moves!!!! I love them too. I met Joseph last weekend….he’s awesome, handsome, nice, and has a wonderful lead voice. How would you feel if people were sayings things about you? Put yourself in his shoes…you wouldn’t like that. He’s great. (I even got my photo with him!!) Who cares about the white hanky?! By the way, I love his energetic hops….it makes the group more interesting. Who wants to see flat-footed singers that don’t get excited about their songs? Try the Dove Brothers “Didn’t It Rain.” They do some hops and moves!!!! I love them too.

]]> By: Josh Blankenship http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-763375 Josh Blankenship Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:56:46 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-763375 Obviously you have never met Joe. I have known him for over 10 years and you couldn't be more off base. I went to school, church, and actually had the priviledge to sing with him in the past. None of his "movements" are staged. Anything he does on stage is something from his heart and God, not practice. I'm glad there is some people on here who appreciate what he has done in the past 5 years with the group instead of worrying whether he clinches his fist or not. His songs have touched lives all across the country. He'll be the first one to give God all the glory and to thank Him for the talent He has given him. So don't be so critical about someone before you ever meet them. Obviously you have never met Joe. I have known him for over 10 years and you couldn’t be more off base. I went to school, church, and actually had the priviledge to sing with him in the past. None of his “movements” are staged. Anything he does on stage is something from his heart and God, not practice. I’m glad there is some people on here who appreciate what he has done in the past 5 years with the group instead of worrying whether he clinches his fist or not. His songs have touched lives all across the country. He’ll be the first one to give God all the glory and to thank Him for the talent He has given him. So don’t be so critical about someone before you ever meet them.

]]> By: Laurabelle http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-637249 Laurabelle Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:25:49 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-637249 Joseph Habedank and Nick Trammell are two fine young men who have FANTASTIC voices. Do you have a jealousy problem or something? The things you said about Joseph are rude, unthoughtful, and so not true. I was raised listening to sgm, and in my opinion, Joseph is one of the best Lead singers in southern gospel music. You need to repent to Joseph and the Lord. I don't believe the Lord is very happy with you right now. Joseph Habedank and Nick Trammell are two fine young men who have FANTASTIC voices. Do you have a jealousy problem or something? The things you said about Joseph are rude, unthoughtful, and so not true. I was raised listening to sgm, and in my opinion, Joseph is one of the best Lead singers in southern gospel music.
You need to repent to Joseph and the Lord. I don’t believe the Lord is very happy with you right now.

]]> By: Herb McCarty http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-637222 Herb McCarty Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:03:54 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-637222 It is really sad to read things like you wrote about this fine young christian man, Joseph. I am 50 yrs old and have been following southern gospel music all of my life. I was at the NQC last week. Joseph sounded great and was as nice as always. Evidently you, whatever your name is, have some major jealosy problems. Please contact me at herbmccarty@aol.com. I will be happy to counsel you. I apologize to Joseph and all of his family for your ridiculous statements. Herb Mccarty It is really sad to read things like you wrote about this fine young christian man, Joseph. I am 50 yrs old and have been following southern gospel music all of my life. I was at the NQC last week. Joseph sounded great and was as nice as always.
Evidently you, whatever your name is, have some major jealosy problems. Please contact me at herbmccarty@aol.com. I will be happy to counsel you. I apologize to Joseph and all of his family for your ridiculous statements.
Herb Mccarty

]]> By: someone concerned http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-300727 someone concerned Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:59:36 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-300727 You never cease to amaze me. I really wish that you would realize how stupid you sound. Do you have any idea that the folks in the industry think that you have totally lost it!?? Maybe you should focus more on your salvation ( that I have to question) instead of getting your kicks out of dogging the men and women that God has called to spread his word through SG music! Joseph Habedank happens to be a very dear friend and we are SICK of you running him in the ground!!!!! You never cease to amaze me. I really wish that you would realize how stupid you sound. Do you have any idea that the folks in the industry think that you have totally lost it!??

Maybe you should focus more on your salvation ( that I have to question) instead of getting your kicks out of dogging the men and women that God has called to spread his word through SG music!

Joseph Habedank happens to be a very dear friend and we are SICK of you running him in the ground!!!!!

]]> By: BA http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-107556 BA Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:45:37 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-107556 Maybe you all are mistaking cocky for confident- to make it in the business you have to sing walk off the platform and without anyone falling at your feet say "o you did so good" you just know- it's part of practice- JOSEPH is one of the NICEST HUMBLE and BEST guys in southern gospel music today- and I believe he will be tomorrow- and as for the critics on He Forgot- you best hope he forgets these cut downs at the pearly gates! Maybe you all are mistaking cocky for confident- to make it in the business you have to sing walk off the platform and without anyone falling at your feet say “o you did so good” you just know- it’s part of practice- JOSEPH is one of the NICEST HUMBLE and BEST guys in southern gospel music today- and I believe he will be tomorrow- and as for the critics on He Forgot- you best hope he forgets these cut downs at the pearly gates!

]]> By: Kristi http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-100111 Kristi Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:16:34 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-100111 First off I want to say I love Joseph and all the Perrys like family. Next, I have known Joe for almost 2 years and see no sign of this ego problem yall talk about. He is a awesome guy and he lives what he sings. First off I want to say I love Joseph and all the Perrys like family. Next, I have known Joe for almost 2 years and see no sign of this ego problem yall talk about. He is a awesome guy and he lives what he sings.

]]> By: Kala http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-96687 Kala Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:10:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-96687 Honesty!!!! I love it! Don't get me wrong, I love the Perry's and Joe really is an outstanding baritone but a mediocre lead. He's way too cocky, but an over all nice guy. He's just got some growing up to do. Honesty!!!! I love it! Don’t get me wrong, I love the Perry’s and Joe really is an outstanding baritone but a mediocre lead. He’s way too cocky, but an over all nice guy. He’s just got some growing up to do.

]]> By: RaM http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-44358 RaM Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:35:03 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-44358 It is behond me how any one who calls himself a Christain can possibly be so mean and heartless! Joseph is one of the NICEST and most HUMBLE young man out there. To so cruely insult such a God- fearing man is sickening!!! You really should go read the love chapter in the Bible. (Corinthians 13) as Christians we are commaned to love others that includes people you are jealous of. (such as Joseph) His humble and Christ-like attitude lead me to believe that he will be ten times the man you will ever be. Being that this is the first time I have ever read one of your blogs, I can't help but worry that maybe all your blogs are this rude and pathetic. I really have no desire to read any more of your disgusting and cruel (wrong) views. As for the song "He Forgot" the message coundn't be simpler. I find it hard to believe that a grown man such as your self is not smart enough to figure the meaning out. Watching the Perrys perform is wonderful and touching! So what if Joseph holds a hankie. I fail to see how that is an issue. Who cares? Let him carry a quilt up there if it makes him happy. The point is WHO CARES what he is holding as long as he is ministering to God's people and letting God use him to touch people's hearts. (Which he is) It is behond me how any one who calls himself a Christain can possibly be so mean and heartless! Joseph is one of the NICEST and most HUMBLE young man out there. To so cruely insult such a God- fearing man is sickening!!! You really should go read the love chapter in the Bible. (Corinthians 13) as Christians we are commaned to love others that includes people you are jealous of. (such as Joseph) His humble and Christ-like attitude lead me to believe that he will be ten times the man you will ever be. Being that this is the first time I have ever read one of your blogs, I can’t help but worry that maybe all your blogs are this rude and pathetic. I really have no desire to read any more of your disgusting and cruel (wrong) views. As for the song “He Forgot” the message coundn’t be simpler. I find it hard to believe that a grown man such as your self is not smart enough to figure the meaning out. Watching the Perrys perform is wonderful and touching! So what if Joseph holds a hankie. I fail to see how that is an issue. Who cares? Let him carry a quilt up there if it makes him happy. The point is WHO CARES what he is holding as long as he is ministering to God’s people and letting God use him to touch people’s hearts. (Which he is)

]]> By: Woody http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-21720 Woody Fri, 18 May 2007 13:24:50 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-21720 Proven what point exactly, Pam? That when someone you don't agree with posts, we are supposed to overlook every good point made while you pick apart the spelling, but when your family posts, we are supposed to overlook the errors and search for the deeper meanings? That's not very consistent. Proven what point exactly, Pam? That when someone you don’t agree with posts, we are supposed to overlook every good point made while you pick apart the spelling, but when your family posts, we are supposed to overlook the errors and search for the deeper meanings? That’s not very consistent.

]]> By: RobertM http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-21648 RobertM Fri, 18 May 2007 05:04:26 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/05/09/the-perrys-and-the-next-phase/#comment-21648 Pam, I understand your frustration with seeing a visiting artist "played like a fiddle" by the church staff. Often, a struggling church relies upon a well-known guest to help buttress needed support (often, undeserved). Hopefully, the Perrys were not aware of the situations you mentioned. In any case, to presume that "spiritual things" were not accomplished is perhaps short-sighted. While you may not have seen the value, you will never know the hidden things being done by the Lord whose music and message were in play. ...And having followed the Perrys, I'm sure that they did everything in their ability to lift up the name of Jesus. The results of their ministry is in God's hands. You may have been seated behind an individual who came one step closer to God's plan for his life through the Perrys' encouraging, hopeful, and evangelistic message. Pam,

I understand your frustration with seeing a visiting artist “played like a fiddle” by the church staff. Often, a struggling church relies upon a well-known guest to help buttress needed support (often, undeserved).

Hopefully, the Perrys were not aware of the situations you mentioned.

In any case, to presume that “spiritual things” were not accomplished is perhaps short-sighted. While you may not have seen the value, you will never know the hidden things being done by the Lord whose music and message were in play. …And having followed the Perrys, I’m sure that they did everything in their ability to lift up the name of Jesus.

The results of their ministry is in God’s hands. You may have been seated behind an individual who came one step closer to God’s plan for his life through the Perrys’ encouraging, hopeful, and evangelistic message.

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