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SoGospelNews.com Staff and Contributing Writers

James Hales

James Hales James Hales, from Durham, North Carolina, has been a writer for SouthernGospelNews since 2000. He writes many of our CD reviews and also does special feature write-ups from time to time.

Most Recent Articles by James
Poet Voices - Worship focus One
Rita Pearson - The Diplomats Present
Ivan Parker - Inseparable
Brad Moreland - This is the Walk.
Skyline Boys - How I Picture Me

Chris D. Unthank

Chris Unthank Chris Unthank, owner of The Bridge and part owner of Southern Spin is a contributing writer in several areas of the website. He compiles the Weekly Chart, as well as contributes Feature Articles and CD Reviews and organizes our annual SGN Music Awards Celebration. He is 27 years old and a graduate of Lee University.

Most Recent Articles by Chris
Crabb Family - Letting Go
Diamond Rio: The Star Still Shines: A Diamond Rio Christmas
David Phelps: One Wintry Night
David Phelps: No More Night: David Phelps Live In Birmingham
Aaron & Amanda Crabb - After the Rain

Daryl Williams

Daryl Williams Nominated for several awards including Grammies, Doves, Singing News Fan Awards, and Hearts Aflame Awards, Daryl Williams has made an undeniable impact on the Gospel music industry. This prolific songwriter of over nine hundred songs has had his songs recorded by Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, The Cathedrals, The John Hagee Family, The Speer Family, The Nelons, Gold City, LuLu Roman, John Starnes, Jimmy Swaggart with Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and many more. Learn more about Daryl at www.darylwilliamstrio.net

Most Recent Articles by Daryl
The Songwriter - May 08
Life Isn’t Fair
What Is Right With Southern Gospel Music?
Demos and Records
Memorable NQC Moments

Deon Unthank

Deon UnthankDeon Unthank writes our monthly Editorial as well as contributes Feature Articles, CD Reviews, and Deon's Radio Picks.



Most Recent Articles by Deon
Three Generations of Sumners - All In The Family
Ernie Couch and Revival - Elevator Music
Voice - Spend Christmas with Elvis’ Own Vocal Group
Legacy Five - A Little Christmas
Steve Warren - The Voice of Christmas

Gary O'Neal

Gary is married with three children and is still very involved in Gospel Music, singing with Wanda Mountain Boys. He also serves as vice president of the Mid America Gospel Music Association.  He is also a songwriter, having had songs recorded by groups such as the Lesters, the Melody Boys Qt. the Dixie Echoes, and the Dixie Melody Boys. 

Most Recent Articles by Gary O'Neal
Dale and Cheryl Golden - Hymns of Gold 1
Matt Throgmorton - His Hand in Mine
The Nelons - You Are God
Misty Freeman - What If I’m Right
Monica Rivae Ministries - Monica

Amy Unthank

Amy UnthankAmy Unthank is our Annual Convention Co-ordinator as well as author of the monthly Article, "From The Heart." She also writes Feature Articles as well as CD Reviews. She is also part owner of Southern Spin.

Most Recent Articles by Amy
From The Heart - Jan 2004
From The Heart - Dec 2003
From The Heart - Nov 2003
The Georgians
From The Heart - Birthdays and Valleys (Oct 2003)

Nick Bruno

Nick BrunoNick Bruno is a well known producer and musician. He was inducted in to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary Kingsmen. He is author of the book, "The Gospel Truth" as well as the author of a monthly Article of the same title on SouthernGospelNews.com. You can visit Nick's website at www.nickbruno.com.

Most Recent Articles by Nick
Why Do I Do It?
Nick Bruno Joins The New York Yankees
When Your Dream Turns Into A Nightmare
Nick’s Ten Rules For Success
THE TRUTH IS…THE TRUTH

John Scheideman

John ScheidemanEach month SG History 101 is written by John Scheideman .

John Scheideman is a 20-year radio veteran who has loved southern gospel music nearly all his life, and is the new writer for the popular SG History 101 feature. He is a lifelong Californian who has worked with a long-running SG radio program on KMJ in Fresno, one of California's leading radio stations...and is well respected not only profesionally but personally by many artists on the West Coast.

Most Recent Articles by John
SG History 101 - James D. Vaughn
SG History 101 - George Younce
SG History 101 - Glen Payne
SG History 101 - Nick Bruno
SG History 101 - Shaping Gospel Music

Steve Allen

Libdsay TerryMost Recent Articles by Steve Allen
Music Business and the NFL
Building Relationships & Networking
Why God Allows Suffering
In The Studio – Let’s Start A Group
What is a Copyright?

Wendy Vickers

Libdsay TerryMost Recent Articles by Wendy
A Fan’s First Year In Nashville
Memorable Concert Experiences
Fan Fantasies
Be A Fan And See The Country
The Other Side of the Table

Rick Hendrix

Beverly McManus Rick Hendrix is a radio promoter and owner of Rick Hendrix Company. Rick contributes a monthly article.



Most Recent Articles by Rick
Stop Killing Jesus Over and Over Again
Saying Goodbye to Tiny Tim Again and Again . . .
Was Jesus Republican or Democrat?
CMA Awards, A Broken Heel and Bad Press
I Am Glad I Don’t Eat Grass Anymore…..

Donald Frazier

Chris Unthank His piano artistry has blessed & inspired people of all ages... his insightful presentation of the Word of God has elevated many listeners to a greater level of Christian living... his compassion for the hurting has resulted in many being healed from both physical & emotional disorders.

As an Ordained Assemblies of God minister, Donald Frazier has witnessed a special calling & anointing from God upon his life. Listed below are a few of the highlights from his more than 40 years of continuous service to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Most Recent Articles by Donald
101 Ways to Skin a Cat but Only One Way to Heaven
Faith for Fuel
Honey, I Shrunk the Devil
The Wiles or The Word
No Green Bananas in 2008”

Lindsay Terry

Libdsay TerryMost Recent Articles by Lindsay
The Afterthought That Became #1
Lord, I Don’t Even Have a Title!
Would Another Direction be Better?
Songwriting on Interstate 75
Almost Thrown Away

Jim Heffner

Jim HeffnerPresident of SGPA

Most Recent Articles by Jim
Greetings from the SGPA
SGPA’s Remarkable Year
Gospel Music is the “Greatest Sound this side of Heaven”
This month’s Promoter Spotlight is on Dorothy Byrd
SGPA Still Growing

Bill Baize

Libdsay TerryMost Recent Articles by Bill
The Vocal Coach - May 08
The Vocal Coach - Apr 08
The Vocal Coach - Mar 08
Poor Pronunciation
The Vocal Coach - Jan 08

Aaron Unthank

Libdsay TerryMost Recent Articles by Aaron
Pastors and Worship Leaders
Worship and Youth
An Unexpected Occasion of Worship
Encouragement for the New Year
A Worship Teaching from the Christmas Narrative