On the weekend of January 28^th … it’s Paul’s monthly official Singing News Top 20 Countdown Edition, with the countdown based on the magazine’s monthly top-tunes chart appearing in their February issue. (The countdown edition airs on our final broadcast each month and is based on the following month’s published chart.)

His Featured Artists, for the first time as such, are the father-son duo, Wilburn & Wilburn. This is Jonathan Wilburn (formerly with Gold City and, before that, the Wilburns) and his son, Jordan. Paul talks with them about how this new musical ministry came about. You’ll find out who really wanted to do this — father or son! And, of course, we’ll have several songs from their new Family Ties CD.

Finally … other guests include Rodney Griffin (Greater Vision); Jim Brady (as a songwriter); Lauren Talley Alvey (about her songs and what she’s finding out about married life) … plus you’ll hear about the return of Poet Voices and more.

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

On the weekend of January 21^st, Paul’s Featured Artists are the Dixie Melody Boys, celebrating their 50th anniversary as a quartet. You’ll hear songs from their anniversary CD, The Call Is Still The Same, which includes the voices of several former DMB members and special guests as well as, of course, the current group. Paul talks with Ed O’Neal about the group and its history and hear from a few of those special guests, too. And you’ll find out why they almost didn’t record the song that has become their current radio single, Jesus In My Boat.

And … Paul has an Artist Spotlight visit with the Skyline Boys — talking with all four group members — and hearing songs from their latest CD called Till The Storm Passes By. You’ll hear about the unexpected impact of one of their songs — Till God Turns This Thing Around — and find out what is one of the most common questions fans ask group member Jerry Skaggs.

Paul’s other guests include . . . Laverne Tripp (debuting a new radio song); Rick Webb (about the Rick Webb Family’s 30th anniversary of singing); and Steve Case (about the American Society of Gospel Music).

Finally … a reminder: the Listener Favorite Call-In is Sunday afternoon, January 22nd, from Noon until 6 p.m. Eastern time (USA). Details can be found here.

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

Paul’s Featured Artists on this first “regular” edition of 2012 will be the Triumphant Quartet, with songs from their new “Songs From The Heart” CD. You’ll find out why this new recording is a “first” for them — and would be unusual for any group. You’ll have a visit with Jeff, Clayton, Scotty, Eric and David. Included will be their new radio song, “Almost Home.”

And . . . because of the holiday specials the past several weeks, Paul had no January countdown, as is the case each year. So, on this program, he’ll include a special “Mini-Countdown” of the month’s Top 5 songs.

Also … several of your favorite artists will share their New Year’s Resolutions; Gary Casto will share something special his group did during the Christmas season; on the Headline Update you’ll catch up on a larger-than-usual number of group membership changes, and more!

Finally … Paul has the first word of his next Listener Favorite Call-In — your chance to call in to record an introduction to your current favorite Southern Gospel song. If it’s used on the air, you win a prize.

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

This is Paul’s annual end-of-the-year countdown of the 40 most popular Southern Gospel songs of the year 2011, as compiled by Singing News magazine. You’ll hear comments about every one of these songs from the artists and/or songwriters involved for the stories behind these chart-topping songs. Listen to this double-length show for the “best of the best” from the year 2011!

NOTE: enLighten will air the program in a varied manner … with the entire Countdown to be heard Sunday evening, January 1st, beginning at the Gospel Greats usual time, 8 o’clock ET.

Then, Part One … including songs #40 down through #21 … can be heard in the Gospel Greats timeslots Tuesday evening, January 4th at Midnight ET and again on Saturday, January 7th at 6 PM ET.

Part Two … presenting the top 20 songs … will be broadcast on Sunday evening, January 8th, at 8 o’clock ET and again on Tuesday, January 10th at Midnight ET.

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

Join Paul for a very special edition called “Christmas Stories and Songs” … because that’s exactly what it is. And, it airs on a different day and times due to enLighten’s 80-hour “Southern Christmas Celebration” . . . Thursday December 22^nd at 12 Noon ET, 6 PM ET and again at Midnight ET. If you are not able to listen at any of these times, there’ll be an encore next Tuesday, the 27^th, at Midnight ET, 9 PM Pacific.

You’ll hear some great very personal Christmas short stories called in by listeners — warm reflections of very special Christmases past, memories of special gifts from loved ones, Christmas family traditions, favorite Christmas songs and much more. You’ll hear a few artist stories, too. And these fascinating stories are interspersed with some great Christmas music by many of your favorite artists … on this very special Christmas edition in “The Gospel Greats” series called “Christmas Stories and Songs.”

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