The Rogers’ Family latest song reminds us of God’s many blessings

“We are so excited for the release of ‘He Keeps Right On Blessing Me,’” enthuses The Rogers Family about their third single for Horizon Records. “When we heard it for the first time, we knew immediately that we needed to record it. It’s a toe-tapping, hand-clapping song that will get stuck in your head… in a good way!  We pray that as you listen you will be reminded of the many blessings of God in your life.”

The “toe-tapping” description is inarguable, as “He Keeps Right On Blessing Me” grabs the listener’s ear from its first notes, as mom Kim Shields’ piano is overtaken by a jaunty brass section that gives way in turn to Samuel Shields’ confidently soulful delivery of the opening verse:

When I wake up in the morning

And I don’t know what awaits

Cause every new day seems to have a trial

There’s one thing I am sure of

With every step I take

My Jesus will be there for every mile 

As producer Roger Talley’s arrangement smoothly moves through a series of key changes, sisters Rebekah and Hannah Shields take turns in offering the second and third verses, punctuated by the Adina Bowman-penned chorus and its irresistible melody:

And He keeps right on blessing me

Keeps right on keeping me

Oh, the Lord has been so good to me

He protects me from the enemy

He’s providing all I need

My Jesus keeps right on blessing me 

From start to finish, the Rogers Family’s “He Keeps Right On Blessing Me” makes it easy to understand why the group has been so enthusiastically embraced by their Southern Gospel peers and fans of the music.

The Hyssongs’ “It’s Not Over Yet” is a powerfully personal message of faith

“Maybe you have had a bad report from the doctor or family member,” says Richard Hyssong of Maine’s musical ministry, The Hyssongs. “Maybe you are struggling with finances and think that it is the end. Let us encourage you to look to God, and know that it’s not over yet! He has the final say.”

This moving reassurance forms the basis of “It’s Not Over Yet,” the new Horizon Records single from The Hyssongs — and for the family, it’s not just a song from the pen of acclaimed songwriters Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West and Brian White, but a powerfully personal message of faith. “Seventeen years ago, Kelly and I had our first child, named Makayla,” Hyssong recounts. “She was born with 22 tumors in and on her heart, along with a massive number of brain tumors.The doctors told us that she would probably not survive, and if she did, she would not talk, walk, or be like other children. We were devastated. However, God had other plans. Those heart tumors disappeared, and she is about to graduate high school. In fact, she currently travels and sings with our family.”

Over a stately arrangement from award-winning producer Jeff Collins, Dell Hyssong takes the lead in delivering “It’s Not Over Yet”’s simple yet profound lyric, which invokes the parting of the Red Sea and the victory at Jericho before offering a clear and unmistakable lesson:

Are you staring down a giant, that just won’t seem to fall

Are you facing the impossible, your back’s against a wall

As long as you’ve got life and you’ve got breath

It’s not over yet

Keep trusting, believing

His promise, He’ll keep it

Even when it feels like the end

Don’t let your heart forget

It’s not over yet

“In December of 2025,” Richard adds, “after being so healthy, the doctors discovered two tumors on one kidney, and one on the other. We are not going to give up. We are not going to go home and quit…. We know that ‘It’s Not Over Yet’! The same God that healed her before, can do it again!”

Lauren Talley’s “Look At The Lamb” is an anthem for the church

“About three years ago,” recalls singer/songwriter Lauren Talley as she recounts the origins of her latest single for Horizon Records, “I saw a YouTube video that completely changed how I look at life and ministry. The Passion Conference, held in Atlanta, showed a moment where the worship leaders stopped singing, fell on their faces before the Lord, and the entire stadium was overcome by the presence of God. That video taught me to pursue His presence above all else.

“Out of inspiration from watching that,” she continues, “I took ‘Look At The Lamb’ to my friend Tony Wood, and together wrote what I think will be an anthem for the church for many years to come. The Scripture reading is the same passage read that day in Atlanta, and here, it’s narrated by the incomparable Gloria Gaither.”

From the hushed, intimate framing of Talley’s voice at its opening to its majestic closing moments, “Look at the Lamb” offers a crescendo that underlines the worship song’s simple yet profound message, encouraging listeners to focus on the vision of a merciful Christ and the salvation He brings:

Look at the lamb, Heaven’s King

Here with us, light from his face

His great heart full of love

Eyes filled with grace

He has come to seek and save

Isn’t Jesus so amazing

Isn’t Jesus glorious

He’s Messiah

He is mercy

He’s the only worthy one

Says Talley, “I pray all else disappears as you ‘Look At The Lamb.’”

Mark Bishop announces upcoming album, Where Do Blessings Come From?

“This album, if it has a theme, seems to be about recognizing the good in life,” says Southern Gospel singer-songwriter Mark Bishop about Where Do Blessings Come From? his upcoming collection for Sonlite Records, now available for pre-save/add ahead of its July 17 release. “It seems to be about healing of heart and mind in troubled times. It’s about recognizing that our best times are not behind us, but that our happiest moments still wait somewhere in the future.” “God gives us hope,” he adds. “This world most often promises much more than it can deliver. But God promises our greatest joy is yet to be experienced.”

A Message of Hope

From the moment Where Do Blessings Come From? begins, this uplifting theme takes center stage, brought to life through vivid, distinctive songs that highlight the strength and clarity of Bishop’s songwriting.

Oh yes you will… oh yes you will… Jesus has said… there is a place… You’ll be happier still. You’re thinking your best days have come to an end, You’ll never be that happy again. Oh yes you will… oh yes you will.

Focus Track: “Over and Over Again”

Casting that same message in Biblical form, the collection’s focus track, “Over and Over Again,” recounts the stories of David, Daniel, and the Exodus through its triumphant chorus:

God has proven Himself… over and over and over again. God has proven Himself… over and over and over again. There’s not a mountain that He can’t move. He doesn’t have anything left to prove. God has proven Himself… over and over and over again.

A Collection Filled With Perspective

As the collection progresses through the half-dozen singles that have captivated listeners since early 2025’s “Grandkids,” along with several brand-new songs, the wide range of perspectives explored—from the everyday to the eternal—not only affirms the optimism found in God’s Word, but also makes a compelling case that Mark Bishop remains one of Gospel music’s most gifted songwriters.

Where Blessings Begin

“There was no love before God,” says Bishop, “just an empty void. He not only created the heavens and the earth, He created an inner universe of love and peace and overwhelming joy that was as new as the mountains and the seas. “And He created blessings; little nods and kisses from an eternal plane. Blessings are little artifacts of God’s love that have leaked down from heaven. It’s a love so grand that not even Heaven can contain it. “The God who created you… that’s where your blessings come from!”

Pre-Save Today

Where Do Blessings Come From? will be released July 17. Fans can pre-save or add the album now by clicking the link below. Pre-save/add Where Do Blessings Come From? HERE.

Kingsmen Welcome New Lead Singer

The Kingsmen are excited to announce their new lead vocalist, 29-year-old Josh Davis from Asheville, North Carolina. Josh joins the quartet thanks to the recommendation of former Kingsmen and Kingdom Heirs lead vocalist Arthur Rice. Josh has grown up in the Asheville area as a member of Trinity Baptist Church and has been surrounded by gospel music and the Kingsmen. He presently serves as Music Ministry Assistant and Youth Worship Leader at Trinity. He lives in Candler with his lovely wife of 5 years, Makayla. Baritone and stage manager Alan Kendall shares, “When we first heard Josh sing, we heard more than a magnificent voice. We heard an anointing. Both his stage presence and his genuine demeanor exude a fervent love for the Lord, and he sings like a young man who has been waiting and preparing for a moment such as this his whole life. We loved this guy from minute one and the fans will too!” Arthur Rice shares in the excitement of the Kingsmen by saying, “I’ve had the privilege of working with Josh over the past several years at Trinity Baptist Church. What a talented young man! His dedicated work with our teens and music department shows his heart for the Lord. I’m excited to watch his dream of singing in a quartet will be with my friends, the Kingsmen.” Josh shares, “God’s timing is perfect, and this opportunity was a true testament to that. Having grown up in Asheville, especially at Trinity Baptist Church, I feel like I have always had a small connection to the Kingsmen. I’m humbled to be given the opportunity to fill the shoes of so many before me, and I’m honored to carry on the heritage that is the Kingsmen! To God be the glory!” Josh joins the quartet in a very exciting season. The Kingsmen are already preparing to enter the studio and are selecting more new material. They are beginning their 70th Anniversary Tour this month, with stops at the Memphis Quartet Show (June 17), Mount Pleasant, Texas (June 18), and the Seminole Gospel Sing (June 20), joined by the Big & Live Band and special guest Bryan Hutson.  Josh particularly looks forward to singing at the quartet’s 70th Anniversary Hometown Celebration at his home church, Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, on July 10. The Kingsmen also extend our appreciation to former lead singer Cole Watson for four tremendous years of growth, and most of all, a lifelong friendship. The saying still rings true. Once a Kingsman, always a Kingsman.

THE CATHEDRALS’ INTERWOVEN ARRIVES ON DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS FOR THE FIRST TIME

Gospel music fans around the world can now experience a treasured recording from one of the genre’s most influential quartets as Interwoven by The Cathedrals makes its long-awaited digital debut. Released in partnership with StowTown Records and with the blessing of the families of founding members Glen Payne and George Younce, Interwoven is now available for streaming across all major digital music platforms for the very first time. Listen here. Originally beloved by listeners during its initial release era, Interwoven stands as a timeless collection of standards and cherished hymns that helped define the unmistakable sound and ministry of The Cathedrals. Rich with harmonies, heartfelt messages and enduring arrangements, the project is poised to connect with longtime listeners while introducing a new generation to the group’s legendary artistry. Active from 1964 to 1999, The Cathedrals became the most popular quartet of their time, rising from their beginnings as the house group for the Cathedral of Tomorrow church to international prominence. Founding members Glen Payne and George Younce left an immeasurable mark on gospel music, helping mentor and influence artists including Ernie Haase, Scott Fowler, Roger Bennett, Gerald Wolfe, Mark Trammell and Kirk Talley. Even decades after the quartet’s retirement in December 1999, the ministry of The Cathedrals continues to inspire devoted fans worldwide. Countless fans, tribute pages and listeners still celebrate and share the group’s recordings, preserving their legacy for future generations. Songs like “No Tears In Heaven” beautifully capture the heart of The Cathedrals’ ministry. Featuring the unmistakable voices of Glen Payne, George Younce, Kirk Talley and Steve Lee, along with Roger Bennett’s masterful piano work, the album delivers both comfort and conviction through its message of eternal hope. The group’s rich harmonies remind listeners why The Cathedrals remain one of gospel music’s most beloved ensembles. “Interwoven is more than a re-release,” says Darla Payne, daughter of the late Glen Payne. “For our family, it is the continuation of a ministry that meant everything to Dad and to George. These songs brought hope, encouragement and joy to so many people through the years, and we are grateful that listeners can now experience this music again in a new way through streaming platforms. It is very special to see these recordings preserved and shared for future generations.” Interwoven is distributed exclusively by Sony/Provident and arrives as both a celebration and a revival of a cornerstone recording that is now threaded into the tapestry of the gospel music industry.

The Kingsmen celebrate 70th anniversary with upcoming album, "Still Jesus"

“For me,” says the Kingsmen’s Alan Kendall, “this album is both a culmination and a beginning for the Kingsmen,” and though he’s speaking for himself, listeners are likely to agree. Sub-titled “A Seventieth Anniversary Celebration,” Still Jesus, the quartet’s upcoming collection for Horizon Records, both pays homage to their storied history and brings their beloved sound to songs never heard before.

The album is now available for pre-save/add ahead of its July 10 release.

“We have always been diligent to honor our Kingsmen roots,” Kendall continues, “but those exact same roots also tell us that the Kingsmen have always been a forward-thinking group. We kept those very thoughts in mind when selecting the songs for this album. We knew we had classics laying in the vault that were still relevant for today’s listeners, and sought to update those arrangements while honoring the originals. We selected two old songs (one from the pen of Squire Parsons in 1989) that were new to us, but fit the theme of our anniversary so well.

“Finally, we recorded five incredible brand-new songs from writers who have each contributed chart-topping success to the Kingsmen. Ronny Hinson, Kenna Turner West, Joseph Habedank, Lee Black, Rachel McCutcheon, and more, all sent us some of their finest material to date.”

The intermingling of vintage and new creates a well-rounded portrait of the legendary musical ministry, from the classic sound of “I’ll Live Again” through the expansive orchestration that illuminates “I Forgive Your Sin” and “When Sunday Morning Dawned,” and the country flavors of “That Very Moment” and “I Stand Upon The Rock of Ages.”  

Adds Kendall, “The album closes with a nineteen member Kingsmen Alumni Choir singing probably the most iconic song in our group’s history, ‘Is That the Old Ship of Zion.’ I’ll advise our fans, to listen to this album all the way through — it is quite a ride!”

“We tried to incorporate something that just about anybody would enjoy, including new songs, re-cut songs and a classic featuring over 15 Kingsmen members from the past seven decades,” enthuses drummer Brandon Reese, son of legendary bass singer Ray Dean Reese and the Kingsmen’s manager and leader. “Most importantly, it is my prayer that you hear something in this album that helps you in your everyday walk, because no matter the issue, the answer is Still Jesus. And with the Kingsmen, even after 70 years, the answer will always be Still Jesus.”

The Grand Ole Opry Hosts the 44th Annual Sunday Mornin’ Country®

Join us for the 44th Annual Sunday Mornin’ Country® on June 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee!

This year’s lineup includes Jimmy Fortune, Mandy Barnett, John Berry, John McEuen, The Fox Brothers, Charlie McCoy, Cowboy Joe Babcock, Melanie Walker, Mike Scott, Music City Quartet, Tennessee River Boys, Dianne Sherrill, Adam Warner, Cassidy Daniels, Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, Makenzie Phipps, Aubrey Nicole, and Leon Everette, along with The Country Chorale, soloists, and Warm Up Show artists.

Be sure to arrive early for the Warm Up Show at 3:30 PM!

For tickets and information, contact the Opry Box Office at 1-800-733-6779 or visit www.Opry.com/events.

Artists scheduled to appear are subject to change.

DON’T MISS CAROLINA GOLD GOSPELFEST!

Come hear soulful performances from Gold City and our guests - Legacy Five, Mylon Hayes Family, and The Regals. We are also performing a very special afternoon session at 1:00pm honoring THE SONGS OF SANDY KNIGHT with Gold City and acclaimed songwriter, Sandy Knight LIVE on stage together.

There are three sessions total, with best value being the FESTIVAL PASS to include both Friday night and Saturday night, Saturday special session requires a separate ticket with only 250 seats available.

Friday, May 29 - 7:00 pm - Gold City, Mylon Hayes Family, and The Regals

Saturday, May 30 - 1:00 pm - The Songs of Sandy Knight special session

Saturday, May 30 - 6:00 pm - Gold City and Legacy Five

Detailed ticket and lodging info can be found at goldcityevents.com.

Make plans now to join us!

Tickets are available online, CLICK HERE or call 1-800-965-9324.

Gold City Ministries

Anthem Edition Turns Up the Energy With New Sonlite Records Single, “Something’s Going On ‘Round Here”

After the stately, reverential “In Christ Alone,” Southern Gospel’s Anthem Edition are dialing up the energy with their latest Sonlite Records single, “Something’s Going On ‘Round Here.”

“Something’s going on… can you feel it in the air?” asks the group’s Tim Rackley, echoing the song’s thematic center. “From Galilee to every heart, His love is moving everywhere. The Man from Galilee is still changing lives — this is more than a song, it’s a stirring of His presence.”

From its opening guitar lick, “Something’s Going On ‘Round Here” leans on country flavors, including resonator guitar and fiddle from legendary studio musician, David Johnson, to keep the energy level high as the vocal lead passes from voice to voice across the song’s three taut verses:

Have you heard the word that’s going round

Everybody’s talking ’bout Him all over town

Some say He speaks and calms the troubled sea

At least that’s the rumor ’bout the man from Galilee

Something’s going, going on ’round here

Folks are gatherin’ in from far and near

Crazy, ain’t it? Can’t explain it

But there’s one thing that’s clear

Something’s going, going on ’round here 

Written by a trio of Gospel hitmakers — Kenna Turner West, Jason Cox and Belinda Smith — “Something’s Going On ‘Round Here” masterfully brings the sense of excitement that accompanied Jesus’ coming forward through the centuries, giving the listener a thrilling sense of what it was like to be living in that moment.

“Something’s going on is an upbeat ‘group feature’ song with a strong message that builds excitement in concerts as we have started sharing it live,” notes Rackley. “This song will be a great ending to Anthem Edition’s concerts in the future!”

“Something’s Going On ‘Round Here” is streaming in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. Listen to it HERE.

About Anthem Edition

Anthem Edition burst onto the scene in 2003 as a trio called The Old Paths, founded by Doug Roark and Tim Rackley with a mission to glorify the Lord. The trio soon became a quartet and gained national attention. In 2012, they signed with Crossroad Music’s Sonlite Records label, releasing the breakout album ‘Right Now’ which yielded two #1 hits and earned them a Singing News Fan Award for Favorite New Quartet. Despite a hiatus in 2015, they returned to touring in 2017. In late 2022, the group changed its name to Anthem Edition and welcomed Andrew Utech as the new bass vocalist. In the fall of 2023, Cameron Edens joined as the new tenor.