Michael Sykes

His name is listed on many of the greatest Gospel records ever produced … and that name is Michael Sykes and we’ve got his story coming up on Daniel Britt & Friends during the week of October 29th!

Learn how his A.D.D. personality kept him moving from gig to gig, but also how it was an education for producing music in Nashville, Tennessee … which he still does today. We’ll talk about his career, his marriage to Rusty Goodman’sdaughter, Tanya, and his time spent as an artist as well. In addition to producing, Michael is the “Sykes” of Ponder, Sykes, & Wright, which has offered audiences and music lovers with a unique blend of harmonies and innovative styles.

If you’re the person who studies the liner notes of CDs, you’ll want to get-to-know Michael Sykes, whose name is heavily peppered on countless projects coming out of Nashville. Michael Sykes, coming up on Daniel Britt & Friends!

For more information about Daniel, his activities and to hear the full interviews which are included on his program, visit www.danielbritt.com.

Jay Parrack

Johnny & Judy Parrack

On Daniel’s broadcasts for the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd … he’s joined by both father and son, who individually are names recorded in the history of Southern Gospel music! Johnny Parrack is best known for his time during the 1970s, considered the golden years of the Kingsmen Quartet, singing first tenor. His son, Jay Parrack, is known for an equally impressive tenure (also singing first tenor) with Gold City. Over these two hours, Daniel chats with both father and son, talking about their musical highlights and family memories of “like father, like son.” Hear Johnny describe the recording session of “Look for Me at Jesus’ Feet” involving the use of cue cards because of forgotten lyrics and learn the reason behind Jay’s decision to leave Gold City at a moment of great transition of the group. These guys are both family men in every sense, and their heart will certainly comes through loud and clear.

Any fan of Kingsmen Quartet or Gold City Quartet music will love the music and discussion on this two-part series, coming up on these Next two edition of Daniel Britt & Friends!

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On the week of October 8th broadcast … it’s time once again to shine the monthly spotlight on New Music. Listen as Daniel features an hourof Gospel’s best new songs from such artists as Ricky Atkinson & Compassion, Jim Mahalick, Greater Vision ,The Kingsmen, David Staton, Poet Voices and several others.

For more information about Daniel, his activities and to hear the full interviews which are included on his program, visit www.danielbritt.com.

On the broadcast for the week of October 1^st: There’s no question that the music industry has undergone some significant changes in recent years. Social and new media have presented both challenges and opportunities for artists, songwriters, and producers of great music. One of the largest media outlets these days is YouTube. On this show, Daniel takes an informal poll, using YouTube data and view-counts to determine the top Southern Gospel songs based on popularity. You may be surprised to hear the songs which have risen to the top, according to YouTube hits – on this next Daniel Britt & Friends!

For more information about Daniel, his activities and to hear the full interviews which are included on his program, visit www.danielbritt.com.

Henry Slaughter

For the week of September 24^th … it’s Southern Gospel history time: Ahead of his time, creative arranger, songwriter, pianist, vocalist and innovator Henry Slaughter joins Daniel for the hour. You’ll learn about Henry’s long and legendary years in Gospel Music, including his involvement with the Weatherfords, the Imperials, the Bill Gaither Trio, and his legendary songs – all on the next Daniel Britt & Friends!

For more information about Daniel, his activities and to hear the full interviews which are included on his program, visit www.danielbritt.com.