Paul’s Featured Artists on the weekend of October 6th are the very popular Mark Trammell Quartet, with songs from a brand new CD called Lifetime. Mark will explain how he chose songs that are representative of his nearly four decades of singing — songs that are probably favorites of yours, too. You’ll also hear the one brand new song they included, Way Past Ready, and why it’s so timely. We’ll also talk with group members Nick Trammell, Pat Barker and Eric Phillips. And their recent pianist, Dustin Sweatman, will explain why he’s taking a college teaching position.

And … he has an Artist Spotlight visit with Matt Dibler, a popular former member of the Inspirations for a decade or so, and now a soloist. You’ll hear some songs from his current CD entitled This Time Tomorrow, including that title song (not the same song the Anchormen have out currently by that title). You’ll find out why Matt believes what he’s doing now is the most important work of his life.

Plus … you’ll also hear from Charlotte Ritchie, Tim Riley (Gold City), Gary Casto (Tribute Quartet), and Rodney Griffin (Greater Vision).

The Gospel Greats web address is www.thegospelgreats.com.

On this weekend of September 29^th, it’s Paul’s monthly countdown of the 20 most popular Southern Gospel songs, according to the top-tunes chart in the October issue of Singing News magazine. The official countdown edition is heard on the last program each month, previewing the chart appearing in the magazine dated for the following month.

And … Paul’s Featured Artists on this program are the Whisnants. He’ll visit with Jeff, Susan and Aaron and hear three songs from their new “Hymns & Harmony” CD, a collection of old favorites redone in the Whisnants style (produced by Gerald Wolfe). You’ll also hear the Whisnants’ current top-20 chart song and find out why it’s been so special for them (in addition to being #1 for September, of course).

Finally … his Headline Update reports on the planned NQC move; plus the Hall of Fame and Fan Awards ceremonies coming up.

The Gospel Greats web address is www.thegospelgreats.com.

On the broadcast for the weekend of September 22^nd … one of today’s most popular Southern Gospel trios will be Paul’s Featured Artists! The Booth Brothers … Ronnie Booth, Michael Booth and Jim Brady will tell you why they’re so excited about their new CD called A Tribute To The Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither. You’ll hear their solid new versions of some Gaither classics, such as Because He Lives. You’ll find out why they included two new Gaither songs in addition to the classics. And you’ll hear what the Booth Brothers sound like as a quartet, with a special guest bass singer on one of the songs. (Guess who!)

Paul’s special Artist Spotlight guests are the Allen Family, which most likely is Southern Gospel music’s largest nuclear family groups — mom, dad and eight children! You’ll hear all about this gifted group that lives on their bus 365 days a year, traveling and singing across the land. He’ll visit with Todd and Michelle Allen and hear three of the group’s latest songs from their All In The Family CD.

Finally … you’ll hear from all three of the new members of the Dixie Echoes, and from Matt Fouch, the new bass singer for Legacy Five.

The Gospel Greats web address is www.thegospelgreats.com.

This September 15th weekend edition will be one of Paul’s occasional All Listener Favorites Editions, with every song (other than Featured Artist selections) introduced by listeners who recently phoned in when the Listener Favorite lines were open. You’ll find out why some of today’s top songs (and some old favorites, too) have such special meanings for listeners — and how those songs have touched their lives. Included on the second hour will be a special mini-countdown of the four most-requested songs during the recent Call-In.  

And … his Featured Artist on this program is singer/songwriter Mark Bishop with some brand new songs from his “I Can Rejoice” CD. Listen as Mark tells you about songs of rejoicing, a song about renewing our joy, a song about “artifacts of faith” in heaven, and even a song about why Christians who have already gone on are still qualifying for additional rewards for spreading the Gospel. Mark is always interesting — and this visit is no exception!

NOTE: This week only … due to the live broadcast from the NQC, the Saturday broadcast will begin two hours earlier than usual … at 4 PM ET, 1 PM PT.

The Gospel Greats web address is www.thegospelgreats.com.

Celebrating the start of the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY, all of the songs on the edition for the weekend of September 8th are sung by male quartets. Please join Paul as he celebrates quartets — where Southern Gospel music got its start.

And … Paul’s Featured Artists on this program will be the legendary Inspirations from Bryson City, North Carolina — one of America’s leading Gospel quartets since at least the 1970s. Songs will be from their current CD entitled It’s In The Savior’s Hands. You’ll find out how this CD is a bit different from most previous Inspirations recordings, and why they re-recorded several songs the Inspirations have previously recorded over the years.

Plus, his Artist Spotlight guests will be the Songfellows, another legendary quartet founded back in 1954 in California and now based in Nashville. They’re all long-time singers and names you know: Bob Jones, Jr., Ed Hill, Rick Strickland and Brad Smith. Listen as they bring back some classic Southern Gospel quartet songs — plus a new one.

Finally … others you’ll hear from include Ray Reese (Kingsmen), Tim Duncan (Canton Junction), and Stuart Carey (Down East Boys).

The Gospel Greats web address is www.thegospelgreats.com.