Being the last weekend of the month, this is Paul’s official monthly Singing News Top 20 Countdown Edition, based on the radio popularity chart appearing in the magazine’s August issue. The survey is based on radio airplay of songs at leading radio stations which play Southern Gospel music across North America.

And … his Featured Artists on this program are the Down East Boys, with songs from their current CD, Amen. He’ll visit with Ricky, Tony, Daryl and Stuart about their songs and why they include such strong messages. Included will be their new radio single, “Under The Blood,” as well as their recent hit, I Won’t Trade My Crown.

Finally … you’ll also hear from Jordan Wilburn (Wilburn & Wilburn); Susan Whisnant (Whisnants); Douglas Roark (Old Paths); and Mike Holcomb (Inspirations).

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

Paul’s Featured Artists on the program for the weekend of July 21^st are the Greenes. Headed by Tim Greene, this trio’s other members are Keith Skiles and Jason Gordon. You’ll hear four songs from their just-being-released CD entitled We Need America Again, including that title song. You’ll hear a Greenes classic they’ve brought back, Jesus’ Rocking Chair. Listen, too, for two encouraging new songs, I Will Hold You and Funeral For A Sparrow. You’ll find out what the Greenes are doing these days and why the “Tim Greene Trio” reverted to the original “Greenes” name.

And, Paul’s Artist Spotlight guests will be the Statler Brothers — Harold and Don Reid, Jimmy Fortune and Phil Balsley. Although officially retired as a group, you’ll enjoy hearing why Southern Gospel music has always been a big part of what they do. Harold will have a funny story about how they managed to get on stage when they were just a teenaged Gospel quartet. And you’ll hear three Gospel songs in the distinctive Statler Brothers style.

Finally … Rodney Griffin of Greater Vision writes many of that trio’s songs, but also writes many songs for other groups. Some of those songs have become big hits for those other artists. Now Greater Vision has recorded a CD entirely of songs Rodney wrote that other groups have made hits. That’s why they called it, The Ones That Got Away. You’ll hear Rodney talk about doing this and about a few of the songs they chose to include. You’ll also hear four of the songs (two on each hour).

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

Paul’s Featured Artist on the weekend of July 14th broadcast is soloist Jessica King. She had quite a few radio hits back a decade or so ago, but hasn’t been singing much in recent years. You’ll find out why. And you’ll hear songs from her new recording, The Best of Jessica King – Work Of Heart, as she re-emerges on the concert circuit. The CD includes some of her best-known songs, but also a few new ones. Listen as she tells you about them … and why they’ve become extra special as she went through some difficult times in her life.

Plus, Paul will have an Artist Spotlight visit with the Bates Family, Tim and LaDonna Bates. You’ll find out why they’re now a duet rather than a trio, as they had been. You’ll find out why Tim was at first reluctant to do it that way. You’ll hear three of their brand new songs.

Finally … you’ll hear from Jonathan Taylor (the Taylors); Rita Pearson (the Diplomats); Gerald Wolfe (Greater Vision) and others.

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

Paul’s Featured Artists on the July 7^th weekend edition are the Old Paths Quartet, with songs from their current “Wonderful Life” CD. You’ll hear all about their recent radio hit, “The I Of The Storm,” as well as several other songs from the album. We’ll visit with all four group members — Doug Roark, Tim Rackley, Jeremy Peace and Daniel Ashmore. Jeremy will explain which of the songs struck him as being his personal testimony in song.

And his special Artist Spotlight guest will be soloist Kelly Wright. He’s best known as a Saturday afternoon co-anchor on the Fox News Channel. But he sings, too. And you’ll hear some songs from his new “Goodness & Mercy” CD. You’ll find out why singing the Gospel is a passion of his — and how he integrates it into his worldwide news reporting schedule.

Finally … Ronnie Booth will tell you about a brand new website he and his wife have created; Casey Kemp (Declaration) will tell you about a new concept video they’re producing of their latest album’s title song; Tim Greene will tell you about the return of the Greenes’ big annual sing in Boone, North Carolina!

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

On the weekend of June 30^th . . . Paul’s Featured Artists will actually be three of today’s top Southern Gospel groups — Greater Vision, Legacy Five and the Booth Brothers — coming together to talk about, and share songs from, their brand new Jubilee 3 recording. They’ve done two Jubilee recordings previously, but you’ll find out how they’ve learned from those and why this one is so special. They’ve redone some classic Southern Gospel songs, but also have included a few new ones, including a reassuring new song written by Jim Brady.

Plus … with the nation of Canada celebrating their birthday on July 1^st, Paul will salute Canadian Gospel artists via an Artist Spotlight segment with the Torchmen and a visit with High Valley.

NOTE: On Independence Day, July 4^th … enLighten will air a special Gospel Greats presentation honoring the United States of America!

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