Comments on: The Musical Age of Accountability http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Thu, 24 May 2012 02:26:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: susan http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1027812 susan Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:47:18 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1027812 Hope sings her tushy off, most adults in sg are average at bets..I said most, not talking about TaRanda or Jason or even Mike B. This kid is funny, smart and talented enough to do it all. She can sing, she can probably act, she is an exceptional child. Maybe we should all be real nice to her. We know how much money kid stars make!! Hope sings her tushy off, most adults in sg
are average at bets..I said most, not talking about TaRanda or Jason or even Mike B. This kid is funny, smart and talented enough to do it all. She can sing, she can probably act, she is an exceptional child.

Maybe we should all be real nice to her. We know how much money kid stars make!!

]]> By: Faith http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1011457 Faith Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:36:01 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1011457 Wow...this really made me laugh. I have sat through TOO MANY concerts where some kid is trotted out on stage and they go through the motions of what a gospel singer does...without a SHRED of talent whatsoever. One local group used to travel with their kids, none of whom could sing nearly as good as the parents; the kid that was featured the most had the most embarrassing lisp you can imagine. Then they would do their "instrumental", with the kid on piano playing with one hand, and another kid basically making screeching sounds on her violin...appalling. Another local group still travels with their "kids", who are young adults now...and still completely talentless. Why would anyone want to watch a family who can't sing pretending that they can? One kid banging some drums, another one on violin, and another on piano...UGH. I shudder just thinking about it. It is SO annoying to hear the parents bragging about their brood as if one of them just found a cure for cancer, and then listening to kids that don't know the meaning of the word "harmony" screaming into their microphones. To all you crazies who cannot believe that anyone could be annoyed at a child performer, well, I feel sorry for you, and I am very thankful that you are not my parents. A final thought: I guess this is indicative of the sinking ship of SG music, as someone pointed out earlier. In NO OTHER GENRE could you get away with a crappy performance - kids and adults alike! In NO OTHER GENRE would a paying audience be forced to sit through some five-year-old yelling from the stage with Ma and Pa beaming at them, because in 90% of the cases, Ma and Pa have no talent, either. Harsh, but true. Wow…this really made me laugh. I have sat through TOO MANY concerts where some kid is trotted out on stage and they go through the motions of what a gospel singer does…without a SHRED of talent whatsoever.
One local group used to travel with their kids, none of whom could sing nearly as good as the parents; the kid that was featured the most had the most embarrassing lisp you can imagine. Then they would do their “instrumental”, with the kid on piano playing with one hand, and another kid basically making screeching sounds on her violin…appalling.
Another local group still travels with their “kids”, who are young adults now…and still completely talentless. Why would anyone want to watch a family who can’t sing pretending that they can? One kid banging some drums, another one on violin, and another on piano…UGH. I shudder just thinking about it. It is SO annoying to hear the parents bragging about their brood as if one of them just found a cure for cancer, and then listening to kids that don’t know the meaning of the word “harmony” screaming into their microphones.
To all you crazies who cannot believe that anyone could be annoyed at a child performer, well, I feel sorry for you, and I am very thankful that you are not my parents.
A final thought: I guess this is indicative of the sinking ship of SG music, as someone pointed out earlier. In NO OTHER GENRE could you get away with a crappy performance - kids and adults alike! In NO OTHER GENRE would a paying audience be forced to sit through some five-year-old yelling from the stage with Ma and Pa beaming at them, because in 90% of the cases, Ma and Pa have no talent, either. Harsh, but true.

]]> By: observeroffools http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1010035 observeroffools Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:48:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1010035 The truth hurts doesn't it? You'll get used it and if not, who cares? You people are soooo jealous of a 9 year old girl because because she has more talent and more of an audience than you'll ever have...LOL. The truth hurts doesn’t it? You’ll get used it and if not, who cares? You people are soooo jealous of a 9 year old girl because because she has more talent and more of an audience than you’ll ever have…LOL.

]]> By: BUICK http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1010033 BUICK Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:31:52 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1010033 #66, it isn't really attacking a child to make comments here, no matter how insulting. She can't be on the stage without her parents' permission and she shouldn't be on here without her parents' permission. I say again, if they want to shield her from criticism, keep her off the stage...and keep her from reading this site. When the parents trot her into the spotlight, THEY have put her in the public eye and have opened her up to fan reaction. If fans don't applaud, are they cruel? If they only politely clap, are they mean for not feigning more enthusiasm? Is the audience obligated to stroke the egos of the parents? (And make no mistake, it is not the child's ego that the parents are trying to feed, it is their own.) The preacher's kid grows up in the parsonage and is subject to unblinking scrutiny. Unfair? No: just a fact of life in the ministry. The singers' kids do not live in that kind of fishbowl. But the parents can CHOOSE to put their kid in that position if they put them on stage. If the family (parents and child), can't take the heat, they should stay out of the lights. For those of you who think it is mean to critique the child of a SGM artist, when does that change? When Jimmy Blackwood turned 12? When Kim Green hit puberty? When Candy Hemphill got married? When Johnathan Wilburn left the family group and joined GCQ? Or are they to live in a bubble of protection throughout their lives? I say, when they run with the big dogs, they have to put up with the fleas, the ticks and the worms. #66, it isn’t really attacking a child to make comments here, no matter how insulting. She can’t be on the stage without her parents’ permission and she shouldn’t be on here without her parents’ permission. I say again, if they want to shield her from criticism, keep her off the stage…and keep her from reading this site. When the parents trot her into the spotlight, THEY have put her in the public eye and have opened her up to fan reaction. If fans don’t applaud, are they cruel? If they only politely clap, are they mean for not feigning more enthusiasm? Is the audience obligated to stroke the egos of the parents? (And make no mistake, it is not the child’s ego that the parents are trying to feed, it is their own.)

The preacher’s kid grows up in the parsonage and is subject to unblinking scrutiny. Unfair? No: just a fact of life in the ministry. The singers’ kids do not live in that kind of fishbowl. But the parents can CHOOSE to put their kid in that position if they put them on stage. If the family (parents and child), can’t take the heat, they should stay out of the lights.

For those of you who think it is mean to critique the child of a SGM artist, when does that change? When Jimmy Blackwood turned 12? When Kim Green hit puberty? When Candy Hemphill got married? When Johnathan Wilburn left the family group and joined GCQ? Or are they to live in a bubble of protection throughout their lives? I say, when they run with the big dogs, they have to put up with the fleas, the ticks and the worms.

]]> By: tusk molarr http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009976 tusk molarr Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:15:00 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009976 #66 observeroffools and it's not stooping low to tell people they suck and they're the spawn of satan? #66 observeroffools
and it’s not stooping low to tell people they suck and they’re the spawn of satan?

]]> By: observeroffools http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009645 observeroffools Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:45:08 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009645 All I can say is that you people really SUCK. To stoop so low as to criticize and attack a child. You people really are the spawn of satan. All I can say is that you people really SUCK. To stoop so low as to criticize and attack a child. You people really are the spawn of satan.

]]> By: Robin Milby http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009597 Robin Milby Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:46:34 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009597 I applaud Mike & Kelly Bowling for allowing Hope to sing. She is gifted, and the experience is a great launching pad for whatever God has in store for her musically in her life. I applaud Mike & Kelly Bowling for allowing Hope to sing. She is gifted, and the experience is a great launching pad for whatever God has in store for her musically in her life.

]]> By: Tommy http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009592 Tommy Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:33:40 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009592 I think its great that they have raised her in a Christian home and are teaching her the music business. I just think they need to let her mature before throwing her on stage as a "Professional". I am one who cant stand when groups bring their pre-teen or teen child in to fill the sopt they cant seem to keep a good singer in. These are the things that make observers laugh at SG music. I dont recall ever seeing the Eagles have their kids come on stage. It makes them look amateur. I think its great that they have raised her in a Christian home and are teaching her the music business. I just think they need to let her mature before throwing her on stage as a “Professional”. I am one who cant stand when groups bring their pre-teen or teen child in to fill the sopt they cant seem to keep a good singer in. These are the things that make observers laugh at SG music. I dont recall ever seeing the Eagles have their kids come on stage. It makes them look amateur.

]]> By: Joe http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009591 Joe Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:29:34 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009591 jbb- apology accepted; none needed. I tried to respond from my Blackberry, but it didn't seem to go thru- if you get 2 posts saying the same thing, you're doubly forgiven! jbb- apology accepted; none needed. I tried to respond from my Blackberry, but it didn’t seem to go thru- if you get 2 posts saying the same thing, you’re doubly forgiven!

]]> By: Yada Yada http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009541 Yada Yada Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:36:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009541 jbb...good job on using "their" the correct way... jbb…good job on using “their” the correct way…

]]> By: Tim http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009540 Tim Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:34:21 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009540 heed even heed even

]]> By: Tim http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009539 Tim Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:33:54 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009539 A childlike undeveloped voice has no business on a professional stage as far as I am concerned. Cute or not. ya never saw the Hinsons do it... take head people. A childlike undeveloped voice has no business on a professional stage as far as I am concerned. Cute or not. ya never saw the Hinsons do it… take head people.

]]> By: jbb http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009463 jbb Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:38:27 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1009463 Joe, please accept my apology. Joe, please accept my apology.

]]> By: Joe http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1008538 Joe Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:57:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1008538 jbb- I was not "judging" Hope's heart, nor those of her parents. I have not yet seen or heard her/them. If she is truly saved, then thank the Lord. I am only going from my hearing dozens of testimonies over 40 years from those who started singing with family groups as very young children, and who never got saved until the Lord, by His mercy and grace, awakened and saved them many years later. Brian Free's testimony is on a Gold City CD, and I heard him tell it in person. It was positively gripping. The first I heard of these was Mylon LeFevre's. I just wanted to throw into the mix this spiritual concern. Tommy mentioned 3 more names; there are dozens of others. Please read Mt. 7:21-23, and Luke 13:22-30. jbb- I was not “judging” Hope’s heart, nor those of her parents. I have not yet seen or heard her/them. If she is truly saved, then thank the Lord.

I am only going from my hearing dozens of testimonies over 40 years from those who started singing with family groups as very young children, and who never got saved until the Lord, by His mercy and grace, awakened and saved them many years later.

Brian Free’s testimony is on a Gold City CD, and I heard him tell it in person. It was positively gripping. The first I heard of these was Mylon LeFevre’s. I just wanted to throw into the mix this spiritual concern. Tommy mentioned 3 more names; there are dozens of others.

Please read Mt. 7:21-23, and Luke 13:22-30.

]]> By: jbb http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1008469 jbb Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:44:57 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/08/31/the-musical-age-of-accountability/#comment-1008469 In "their" defense, I think I remember reading or hearing that Hope Bowling is saved and that is not up to us to judge this. Can you see her heart??? I don't think so. In “their” defense, I think I remember reading or hearing that Hope Bowling is saved and that is not up to us to judge this. Can you see her heart??? I don’t think so.

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