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Roger Fortner Steps Down From The McKameys

The McKameys have announced that after 28 years of traveling with the group, Roger Fortner will be coming off the road to return to the studio. Roger gave this statement, “I’ve spent 28 years with the McKameys and now I … Continue reading

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Mike Holcomb leaves The Inspirations

“Folks, we have an announcement to make. Today, October 1st, Mike Holcomb has announced that he is resigning from The Inspirations. Mike has been singing bass for 42 years with us, and is one of the greatest bass singers to … Continue reading

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Burman Porter leaves the Dove Brothers

Last night, bass singer Burman Porter announced his departure from the Dove Brothers. His Facebook status update indicated that this departure was due to health reasons. He said: Many of you know that this past weekend during the Grand Ole … Continue reading

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Enlighten Gospel Music finally gets it’s own channel on Sirius and XM

Tonight, May 8, at midnight, the Enlighten Gospel Music Channel is changing to Channel 65 on Sirius/XM Radio and Channel 6065 on Dish Network.

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Tracy Stuffle of The Perrys suffers stroke

Tracy Stuffle is in ICU today after suffering a stroke last night.  According to Libbi Stuffle, he had just dropped her off at the hospital to stay with a friend who was having surgery when he began having symptoms and … Continue reading

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NQC to move to Pigeon Forge in 2014

The National Quartet Convention announced this morning that next year’s convention in Louisville will be the final there. Starting in 2014, the event will move to Pigeon Forge. “In September of 2014, the National Quartet Convention will begin a new … Continue reading

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Glenn Dustin leaves Legacy Five

Legacy Five just announced in their email newsletter that founding bass member Glenn Dustin is leaving the group. Dustin’s statement read: Dear Legacy Five Family, If you know me at all, you know I am a man of few words, … Continue reading

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