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Southern Gospel music critic and blogger Douglas Harrison announced last week.. that his, many times, controversial website (www.averyfineline.com) will participate in, what he headlines as.. an "experiment" with Crossroads Music. Harrison says CRM's Mickey Gamble came up with the "new album review, pre-sale, fans can review too" idea.
Southern Gospel music critic and blogger Douglas Harrison announced last week.. that his, many times, controversial website (www.averyfineline.com) will participate in, what he headlines as.. an "experiment" with Crossroads Music. Harrison says CRM's Mickey Gamble came up with the "new album review, pre-sale, fans can review too" idea.
Here's how it works: Tomorrow (05/27) Harrison will post his review of the forthcoming Mark Bishop album, The Fields of Love. Harrison's readers (and everyone else) can download the project this week from Crossroads' online store.. at a discount price ($5.99). Douglas says: "The idea here is that readers will listen to the same new music I’m reviewing immediately before or after my review is posted and comment in ways that are not purely or even mainly) reactions to what I’ve said. Additionally, executives from the music label plan to comment, and my understanding is that Bishop himself will be involved to some extent in the discussion, should one
take off."
Harrison, who admits that he is not a Mark Bishop fan, says he is not being paid or remunerated for his involvement.. and even though Crossroads and Bishop may or may not make money because of his participation.. he says: "That’s really not my concern or my interest. Mostly for me, this just sounded like something interesting to do. Averyfineline has been one long experiment for me in making rules, breaking them, remaking and then breaking different ones, and generally figuring things out as I go along. Thus, this idea felt vaguely like the way so many ventures have begun for 'Avery'.. An unsought idea that glimmers with just enough possibility and differentness to be tantalizing."
Harrison, who admits that he is not a Mark Bishop fan, says he is not being paid or remunerated for his involvement.. and even though Crossroads and Bishop may or may not make money because of his participation.. he says: "That’s really not my concern or my interest. Mostly for me, this just sounded like something interesting to do. Averyfineline has been one long experiment for me in making rules, breaking them, remaking and then breaking different ones, and generally figuring things out as I go along. Thus, this idea felt vaguely like the way so many ventures have begun for 'Avery'.. An unsought idea that glimmers with just enough possibility and differentness to be tantalizing."
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SOUTHERN GOSPEL FANS AND INDUSTRY
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The Southern Gospel Music Association's induction of the newest members to the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame is scheduled for Thursday, Oct 9th at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. The 2008 SGMA class of inductees includes: Fred E. Daniel, Polly Grimes, Herschel Lester, Squire Parsons, Luther G. Presley, and Ray Dean Reese. Charlie Waller, SGMA executive director, said: "We are looking forward to a wonderful day. I know the families, fans and friends of our inductees have anticipated this day for some time. I encourage each of you to be in attendance for this milestone event in gospel music,.. it will be a day of fun, food, music and reminiscing.”
Performers for the event include the Crist Family, Dixie Echoes, Dove Brothers Quartet, Florida Boys, Kingdom Heirs, Kingsmen, The Lesters, and Triumphant. The induction ceremony pre-show is at 3:45 p.m. in the Celebrity Theatre.. the ceremony begins at 4 p.m. According to Waller.. Dollywood is closed that day from its normal amusement operations,.. but donates the use of the facilities to assist the organization with its annual fundraising event.
Tickets are $65, which includes the concerts, induction ceremony and dinner. For ticket information call: (865) 908-4040.
visit www.sgma.org
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GROUP MEMBER MAKING SOLO PROJECT
3 For 1 group member, Holly Blanton, is making plans for a new solo recording. Holly says: "After so many of you have encouraged me to do so over the years, I am finally making a solo cd after more than 10 years." Blanton adds that.. 3 For 1 is continuing in ministry through whatever doors God opens... and she is still very much a part of the trio.
The solo CD is expected to release mid June and will be available at:
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TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS
Sally K.
Ride
American astronaut, 1951-
American astronaut, 1951-
May 26 marks the birthday of Dr. Sally K. Ride, the first American woman to travel outside the Earth's atmosphere. Her outer space voyage on the Challenger from June 18-23, 1983, was the third in the history of space exploration by a female astronaut or cosmonaut. She was preceded by two women in the Soviet space program.
SG b'days today - Wayne Haun (Songwriter, producer)
SG Anniversaries today - None to report
Also Born on May 26
- Washington Augustus Roebling
engineer (1837) - Isadora Duncan
dancer (1878) - Al Jolson
actor, singer (1886) - Dorothea Lange
photographer (1895) - John Wayne
actor (1907) - Miles Davis
musician (1926) - Stevie Nicks
singer (1948)
1521
Martin Luther's writings were banned by the Edict of Worms.
1868
President Andrew Johnson avoided conviction for impeachment charges of "high crimes and misdemeanors" by one vote.
1940
Allied troops began the
massive naval evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, France, during World War II.
1959
Pittsburgh Pirates’ Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves before losing, 1–0, in the 13th.
1977
George Willig, "the human fly," scaled the World Trade Center in New York City by attaching himself to the window washer mechanism and walking straight up until falling into police custody when he reached the top. It took Willig three and a half hours to make the climb, and $1.10 in fines—a penny per floor.
1978
The first legal casino to be operated in the United States outside of Nevada was opened in Atlantic City.