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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, 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 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 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 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 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 Each 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 Most 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 Most 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 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 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 Most 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 President 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 Most 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 Most 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