Comments on: Open thread http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Thu, 24 May 2012 02:17:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Virginia http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-1004207 Virginia Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:38:40 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-1004207 Several years ago I heard a young tenor singing gospel music with (I think the Anchormen quartet) whose name sounded like Brian Rue. He was such an outstanding singer and I am wondering if he is still performing. If so, with what group? Several years ago I heard a young tenor singing gospel music with (I think the Anchormen quartet) whose name sounded like Brian Rue. He was such an outstanding singer and I am wondering if he is still performing. If so, with what group?

]]> By: cdguy http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-998228 cdguy Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:13:15 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-998228 Odeliya, yes, MOST performers in SG profess Christianity. Do we all live it all the time? That's an entirely different questions. No, not all of us all the time. There are some who are very straight in their walk, and some who are not. The best we can do is to follow Jesus' directive in not being judgemental, but watching the fruit they bear. Odeliya, yes, MOST performers in SG profess Christianity. Do we all live it all the time? That’s an entirely different questions. No, not all of us all the time. There are some who are very straight in their walk, and some who are not.

The best we can do is to follow Jesus’ directive in not being judgemental, but watching the fruit they bear.

]]> By: Odeliya http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-992937 Odeliya Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:13:39 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-992937 #141 cdguy, appreciate the answer, brother, thank you. May i ask another question, too - are most artists that perform SG consider themselved christians ? Sure, only God knows who is who isnt but at least are most openly profess Jesus, or is being in a band just a job or a hobby for some? Sorry, again, i am not american, i dont know this whole SG culture. #141
cdguy, appreciate the answer, brother, thank you.
May i ask another question, too - are most artists that perform SG consider themselved christians ?

Sure, only God knows who is who isnt but at least are most openly profess Jesus, or is being in a band just a job or a hobby for some?

Sorry, again, i am not american, i dont know this whole SG culture.

]]> By: jbb http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-992020 jbb Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:01:29 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-992020 #150..Don't get your pants in a knot. As I reread my post, it was just a question. I really don't care why Terah does what she does. She can go sing with all of her family if she wants to. She's good enough to do that. #150..Don’t get your pants in a knot. As I reread my post, it was just a question. I really don’t care why Terah does what she does. She can go sing with all of her family if she wants to. She’s good enough to do that.

]]> By: Andrew S. http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-991897 Andrew S. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:02:52 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-991897 It would seem reasonable for Terah to sing with them. Not only because she has a valuable voice that could even out the female registry in that group, but also because the mothering she wants to do would be easier. Mike & Kelly's kids go to school during the week and, for the most part, travel with them on the weekends. So If I were a mother who's also a talented singer, I'd jump at that chance too. Besides, Mike & Kelly's website states they're looking for a pianist...and doesn't give any mention of needing a vocalist. I'd appreciate it if Terah stayed in the Southern Gospel arena because of her vocals, but I also respect her if she decides to do otherwise. Has anyone heard Karen Peck & New River's new single, "Why Can't All God's Children Get Along?" It's from their new cd, "No Worries." It would seem reasonable for Terah to sing with them. Not only because she has a valuable voice that could even out the female registry in that group, but also because the mothering she wants to do would be easier. Mike & Kelly’s kids go to school during the week and, for the most part, travel with them on the weekends. So If I were a mother who’s also a talented singer, I’d jump at that chance too. Besides, Mike & Kelly’s website states they’re looking for a pianist…and doesn’t give any mention of needing a vocalist. I’d appreciate it if Terah stayed in the Southern Gospel arena because of her vocals, but I also respect her if she decides to do otherwise.
Has anyone heard Karen Peck & New River’s new single, “Why Can’t All God’s Children Get Along?” It’s from their new cd, “No Worries.”

]]> By: wackythinker http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-991822 wackythinker Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:36:59 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-991822 Notthatpianoplayer, apparently there are people (both genders) who are insecure enough, that they will put up with such shenanegans, only because they either think they don't deserve better, or they think they can't do better. I don't know if either is the case with this playa's girl, but NO ONE deserves that kind of treatment. But playa's like that know there will always be someone willing to put up with this horneriness. Notthatpianoplayer, apparently there are people (both genders) who are insecure enough, that they will put up with such shenanegans, only because they either think they don’t deserve better, or they think they can’t do better. I don’t know if either is the case with this playa’s girl, but NO ONE deserves that kind of treatment.

But playa’s like that know there will always be someone willing to put up with this horneriness.

]]> By: Notthatpianoplayer http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-991802 Notthatpianoplayer Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:10:48 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-991802 wackythinker, the piano PLAYER I'm referring to likes to 'date' friends and make them jealous and break up friendships all the while the girl back home is either clueless or willing to put up with his 'wandering ways'. wackythinker, the piano PLAYER I’m referring to likes to ‘date’ friends and make them jealous and break up friendships all the while the girl back home is either clueless or willing to put up with his ‘wandering ways’.

]]> By: wackythinker http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990929 wackythinker Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:21:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990929 Notthatpianoplayer - I don't know what player (pun intended) you're referring to, but I know of at least one prominant s/g personality who's had several "girlfriends" on the string, and asked them all not to tell anyone they were dating. HMMMM Notthatpianoplayer - I don’t know what player (pun intended) you’re referring to, but I know of at least one prominant s/g personality who’s had several “girlfriends” on the string, and asked them all not to tell anyone they were dating. HMMMM

]]> By: gina http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990928 gina Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:54:23 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990928 Does this mean that Chris Whitaker has left Mike & Kelly? Does this mean that Chris Whitaker has left Mike & Kelly?

]]> By: cynical one http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990797 cynical one Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:13:15 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990797 Maybe Terah's just filling in w/M&K, while they try to find a permanent person? Maybe Terah’s just filling in w/M&K, while they try to find a permanent person?

]]> By: LS http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990668 LS Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:13:21 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990668 #148...Which commandment says that a stay-at-home wife and mother can't help her sister and brother-in-law for a few weeks? As far as I know, this is temporary while Mike & Kelly look for another tenor. #148…Which commandment says that a stay-at-home wife and mother can’t help her sister and brother-in-law for a few weeks? As far as I know, this is temporary while Mike & Kelly look for another tenor.

]]> By: Notthatpianoplayer http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990666 Notthatpianoplayer Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:05:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990666 SM4J & wife, you are correct that many SGM artists are much like family. What you neglect to say is that many artists who read this had an inkling of who the poster was when your husband posted and I bet it is the same person that was aluded to in that forums post. You also neglected to mention that the piano player in question has a steady girlfriend yets spends a LOT of his time making out with other girls when he is on the road. And you neglected to say that he invited the young woman in question to come to the concerts and talked with her often by phone and text. I don't really have a 'dog in this fight' as my grandfather used to say but for you to slam this girl and her reputation why aren't you concerned with the piano player and the way he is trying to use people? SM4J & wife, you are correct that many SGM artists are much like family. What you neglect to say is that many artists who read this had an inkling of who the poster was when your husband posted and I bet it is the same person that was aluded to in that forums post. You also neglected to mention that the piano player in question has a steady girlfriend yets spends a LOT of his time making out with other girls when he is on the road. And you neglected to say that he invited the young woman in question to come to the concerts and talked with her often by phone and text.

I don’t really have a ‘dog in this fight’ as my grandfather used to say but for you to slam this girl and her reputation why aren’t you concerned with the piano player and the way he is trying to use people?

]]> By: JBB http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990205 JBB Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:04:07 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990205 Terah is traveling again? So why did Terah say she wanted to be a stay at home mom and a wife??? Terah is traveling again? So why did Terah say she wanted to be a stay at home mom and a wife???

]]> By: NonInsider http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990046 NonInsider Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:50:36 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-990046 144. That sounds interesting... If true I am looking forward to hearing that lineup at NQC this year... 144. That sounds interesting… If true I am looking forward to hearing that lineup at NQC this year…

]]> By: gina http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-989790 gina Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:33:39 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/11/open-thread-26/#comment-989790 Great post, Amanda, and I think you are exactly right. SingingMan's wife also makes a good point about people on some boards/blogs pretending to know everything. You don't have to hang around these things long to encounter someone who claims expert status on some subjects/groups, only to find they are trying to boast and really know nothing about which they speak. Some of them have alot of people fooled and believing everything they type. Great post, Amanda, and I think you are exactly right. SingingMan’s wife also makes a good point about people on some boards/blogs pretending to know everything. You don’t have to hang around these things long to encounter someone who claims expert status on some subjects/groups, only to find they are trying to boast and really know nothing about which they speak. Some of them have alot of people fooled and believing everything they type.

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