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Southern Gospel Journal
Hosted by Daniel J. Mount · EN
This podcast tells the story of Southern Gospel. Some episodes are the stories of the artists you love. Others tell the story of the behind-the-scenes people who make everything work. And some episodes will highlight artists talking about their latest releases. More information is available at Southern Gospel Journal's website.
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Episode 25: An Interview with Mike Franklin
5d ago01:02:38Tap to summarizeMike Franklin sang tenor for the Melody Boys Quartet from 1987-2004 and at several other points since. He offers first-hand insight into the personalities and work ethic that ensured his era of the group preserved its legendary status for a new generation.If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/mike-franklin-interview/Gerald Williams’ autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1661863590/Melody Boys at NQC 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtxo3UM0apIMelody Boys at Memphis Quartet Show 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ivl9ZQQuZg
Transcribe →Episode 24: An Interview with Daniel Ball
2w ago01:20:27Tap to summarizeDaniel Ball sang lead for The Ball Brothers for eighteen years. Now he represents World Vision on the Collingsworth Family tour and other events, and assists several artists in a behind-the-scenes capacity. He's one of the most innovative people I know!You can also read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/daniel-ball-interview/Show NotesDaniel Ball:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramEarlier text-based interviews:2006 Ball Brothers interview2008 Daniel Ball interview
Transcribe →Episode 23: An Interview with Chris White, Part 3
3w ago01:24:52Tap to summarizeChris White is the founder of Sonlite Records and a member of the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. This conversation wraps up the three-part series where he shares his life story. If you’d like to read this interview:https://southerngospeljournal.com/chris-white-interview-part-3/ Check out the first two episodes: https://southerngospeljournal.com/an-interview-with-chris-white/ https://southerngospeljournal.com/chris-white-interview-part-2/Poet Voices - I Am Redeemed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1iUJRlT0-QKirk Talley - If He Hung the Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zTr8e-L5BA Crabb Family - When It’s My Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h4174rySQc
Transcribe →Episode 22: An Interview with Randy Shaw
4w ago01:04:36Tap to summarizeJoin me in getting to know Randy Shaw, the final baritone singer for Southern Sound.If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/randy-shaw-interview/
Transcribe →Episode 21: An Interview with Chief Melvin Klaudt
May 2200:57:27Tap to summarizeMelvin Klaudt performed with his family, the Klaudt Indian Family, for decades. They caught listeners' attention by dressing in their traditional Arikara Indian outfits, but they kept their audience coming back with their talent and heart for ministry. Chief Melvin Klaudt is a 2020 inductee to the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. His story is well worth hearing - and I say hearing in this case because he was most comfortable joining by telephone.You can read this interview on Southern Gospel JournalWATC 57 Live StreamKlaudt Indian Family appearance at the 1996 Grand Ole Gospel Reunion
Transcribe →Episode 20: An Interview with Caleb Garms
May 1501:25:18Tap to summarizeCaleb Garms, the lead singer for the Garms Family, has been singing on the road most of his life. His passion and enthusiasm for the history and message of Gospel Music comes through in this conversation!Show NotesIf you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/caleb-garms-interview/The Garms Family: https://thegarmsfamily.com/ The Gospel Gym: https://thegarmsfamily.com/the-gospel-gym YouTube highlights:Legacy Five and 1500 penniesInterviewing Daniel MountThis World Is Not My HomeOne More ChristmasA Choreography Lesson with Ernie HaaseSome Garms Family songs to check out:I’m Feeling FineAbide With MeJoy In the MorningMountain With His HandUnworthy ServantsTrust His HeartInto His PresenceBeyond the CrossI Am But a Stranger HereWhat God Ordains is Always Good
Transcribe →Episode 19: An Interview with Ray Cragun
May 800:58:26Tap to summarizeIn his college years, Ray Cragun sang bass for the Celebration Quartet. One Southern Gospel artist called this quartet “the best quartet that most people have never heard.” It's not hard to see why when you consider that the rest of the lineup was Mark Dubbeld (tenor), Dan Coy (lead), Jeff Keaton (baritone), and Kim Keaton - now Kim Collingsworth - on piano. After 25 years of pastoring, he now sings with his family, The Craguns. His story is worth hearing!If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/ray-cragun-interview/The Craguns: https://www.thecraguns.com/
Transcribe →Episode 18: An Interview with Greg Bentley, Part 2
May 101:15:03Tap to summarizeGreg Bentley discusses his off-stage impact on Southern Gospel, through writing for Singing News and his work at Horizon Records/Crossroads Entertainment. Along the way, we discuss what the song publishing/pitching process looks like, how artist relations work, and what it takes to make it in Southern Gospel.If you'd like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/greg-bentley-interview-2/Keep up with the latest from Horizon Records and Sonlite Records.
Transcribe →Episode 17: A 30th Anniversary Interview with Liberty Quartet
Apr 2401:08:25Tap to summarizeLiberty Quartet members Royce Mitchell, Paul Ellis, and Doran Ritchey share their stories and the story of Liberty Quartet as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. We also discuss their new album 30th Anniversary - 30 songs, all of which have new vocals, and 19 have new tracks.If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/liberty-quartet-30/ Liberty Quartet: https://www.libertyquartet.com/ 30th Anniversary album: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kIU0NtAp6zfd2eGBouYwyDf6OfTifD7qo Liberty Quartet’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyQuartet The Beauty of His Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9cTvpP3DiA I’m His - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614wS8O8_jM
Transcribe →Episode 16: An Interview with Dale Forbes
Apr 1701:09:58Tap to summarizeDale Forbes discusses his years with Priority, the Singing Americans, The Anchormen, Port City Quartet, and the Guardians.Show NotesIf you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/dale-forbes-interview/ The Guardians: https://guardiansquartet.com/The Singing Americans - Live from Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh4-bADV4Ys The Anchormen - Spirit Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UslopW-jj9s The Anchormen - Adoration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_FuISqe3wE Port City Quartet - Second Time Around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD8xsctdON0 The Guardians - Where Healing Happens: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_koJNhM1_PNdAhlaPz34HGx-SeczuXoekk
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