SoGospelNews.com Staff and Contributing Writers
James Hales James Hales, from Durham, North Carolina, has been a writer for SouthernGospelNews since 2000. He writes many of our CD reviews and also does special feature write-ups from time to time.
Most Recent Articles by James• Naomi & The Segos - Happy Ending • Cerces - Live in St. Louis • Toler Brothers - He Still Speaks • Providence Quartet - Everything • Cavaliers Quartet |
Chris D. Unthank
Chris Unthank, owner of The Bridge and part owner of
Southern Spin is a contributing writer in several areas of the website.
He compiles the
Weekly Chart, as well as contributes
Feature Articles and CD Reviews and organizes our annual SGN Music Awards Celebration.
He is 27 years old and a graduate of Lee University.
Most Recent Articles by Chris• Mike LeFevre Quartet - Nothin’ But Good • Booth Brothers - Room For More • Cross 4 Crowns - Turning Point • Mike & Kelly Bowling - Faith to Believe • Brian Free & Assurance - Timeless Hymns & Classics, Vol. 2 |
Daryl Williams Nominated for several awards including Grammies, Doves, Singing News Fan Awards, and Hearts Aflame Awards, Daryl Williams has made an undeniable impact on the Gospel music industry. This prolific songwriter of over nine hundred songs has had his songs recorded by Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, The Cathedrals, The John Hagee Family, The Speer Family, The Nelons, Gold City, LuLu Roman, John Starnes, Jimmy Swaggart with Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and many more. Learn more about Daryl at www.darylwilliamstrio.net
Most Recent Articles by Daryl• Lanny Wolfe • $5.00 A Gallon • The Songwriter - May 08 • Life Isn’t Fair • What Is Right With Southern Gospel Music? |
Deon Unthank Deon Unthank writes our monthly Editorial as well as contributes Feature Articles, CD Reviews, and Deon's Radio Picks. Most Recent Articles by Deon • Another Success! • Southern Gospel’s Dirty Word • The Pathfinders - Mercy Answered • If This Was 30 Years Ago • Bring On The Musical Chairs |
Gary O'Neal
Gary is married with three children and is still very involved in Gospel Music, singing with Wanda Mountain Boys. He also serves as vice president of the Mid America Gospel Music Association. He is also a songwriter, having had songs recorded by groups such as the Lesters, the Melody Boys Qt. the Dixie Echoes, and the Dixie Melody Boys. Most Recent Articles by Gary O'Neal• Fresh Anointing - Show Me the Way • Tammy Kirkland- Happy In Jesus • Southern Heritage- It’s An Everyday Thing • The Morgans - Somebody Paid • The Prophets - I’ll Follow |
Amy Unthank Amy Unthank is our Annual Convention Co-ordinator as well as author of the monthly Article, "From The Heart." She also writes Feature Articles as well as CD Reviews. She is also part owner of Southern Spin.Most Recent Articles by Amy • From The Heart - Jan 2004 • From The Heart - Dec 2003 • From The Heart - Nov 2003 • The Georgians • From The Heart - Birthdays and Valleys (Oct 2003) |
Nick Bruno Nick Bruno is a well known producer and musician. He was inducted in to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary Kingsmen. He is author of the book, "The Gospel Truth" as well as the author of a monthly Article of the same title on SouthernGospelNews.com. You can visit Nick's website at www.nickbruno.com.
Most Recent Articles by Nick• The Cookie Store • The Giant Chicken • Southern Gospel Music vs. Bizarro Southern Gospel Music • THE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC COMMON SENSE QUIZ • Why Do I Do It? |
John Scheideman Each month SG History 101 is written by John Scheideman .
John Scheideman is a 20-year radio veteran who has loved southern gospel music nearly all his life, and is the new writer for the popular SG History 101 feature. He is a lifelong Californian who has worked with a long-running SG radio program on KMJ in Fresno, one of California's leading radio stations...and is well respected not only profesionally but personally by many artists on the West Coast. Most Recent Articles by John• SG History 101 - Stage Appearance • SG History 101 - Buford Abner • SG History 101 - Who Is The Lowest? • SG History 101 - James Blackwood • SG History 101 - James D. Vaughn |
Steve Allen Most Recent Articles by Steve Allen • Radio Airplay and Performance Royalties • Music Business and the NFL • Building Relationships & Networking • Why God Allows Suffering • In The Studio – Let’s Start A Group |
Wendy Vickers Most Recent Articles by Wendy • Truth in Fan Support • No Matter How You Slice It • So How Was The Concert? • A Fan’s First Year In Nashville • Memorable Concert Experiences |
Rick Hendrix Rick Hendrix is a radio promoter and owner of Rick Hendrix Company. Rick contributes a monthly article.Most Recent Articles by Rick • Stop Killing Jesus Over and Over Again • Saying Goodbye to Tiny Tim Again and Again . . . • Was Jesus Republican or Democrat? • CMA Awards, A Broken Heel and Bad Press • I Am Glad I Don’t Eat Grass Anymore….. |
Donald Frazier
His piano artistry has blessed & inspired people of all ages... his insightful presentation of the Word of God has elevated many listeners to a greater level of Christian living... his compassion for the hurting has resulted in many being healed from both physical & emotional disorders.
As an Ordained Assemblies of God minister, Donald Frazier has witnessed a special calling & anointing from God upon his life. Listed below are a few of the highlights from his more than 40 years of continuous service to the Lord Jesus Christ. Most Recent Articles by Donald• Deadly Deceptions • GOD IS ABSOLUTELY SURE ABOUT OUR DOUBLE CURE • The Common Denominator • “Forensic Faith” • 101 Ways to Skin a Cat but Only One Way to Heaven |
Lindsay Terry Most Recent Articles by Lindsay • He Sang For His Own Funeral • Standing with the Family • You Missed My Bat, Again! • The Afterthought That Became #1 • Lord, I Don’t Even Have a Title! |
Jim Heffner President of SGPAMost Recent Articles by Jim • Soaring High With Jesus • Greetings from the SGPA • SGPA’s Remarkable Year • Gospel Music is the “Greatest Sound this side of Heaven” • This month’s Promoter Spotlight is on Dorothy Byrd |
Bill Baize Most Recent Articles by Bill • The Vocal Coach - Sep 08 • The Vocal Coach - Aug 08 • The Vocal Coach - Jul 08 • Remembrances of Dottie Rambo • The Vocal Coach - May 08 |
Aaron Unthank Most Recent Articles by Aaron • Honoring God Through Transition (Part 2) • Striving to Honor God through Transition • Pastors and Worship Leaders • Worship and Youth • An Unexpected Occasion of Worship |
