Southern Gospel Journal

Episode 21: An Interview with Chief Melvin Klaudt

Melvin Klaudt performed with his family, the Klaudt Indian Family, for decades. They caught listeners' attention by dressing in their traditional Arikara Indian outfits, but they kept their audience coming back with their talent and heart for ministry. Chief Melvin Klaudt is a 2020 inductee to the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. His story is well worth hearing - and I say hearing in this case because he was most comfortable joining by telephone. You can read this interview on Southern Gospel Journal [https://southerngospeljournal.com/melvin-klaudt-interview/] WATC 57 Live Stream [https://watc.tv/] Klaudt Indian Family appearance at the 1996 Grand Ole Gospel Reunion [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv0-cxHF2dQ]

Episode 20: An Interview with Caleb Garms

Caleb Garms, the lead singer for the Garms Family, has been singing on the road most of his life. His passion and enthusiasm for the history and message of Gospel Music comes through in this conversation! SHOW NOTES If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/caleb-garms-interview/ [https://southerngospeljournal.com/caleb-garms-interview/] The Garms Family: https://thegarmsfamily.com/ [https://thegarmsfamily.com/]  The Gospel Gym: https://thegarmsfamily.com/the-gospel-gym [https://thegarmsfamily.com/the-gospel-gym]  YouTube highlights: * Legacy Five and 1500 pennies [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoafXEyccg0] * Interviewing Daniel Mount [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq3Sqrt3iBo] * This World Is Not My Home [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eohsoz4Lb84] * One More Christmas [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVuOltS6IXw] * A Choreography Lesson with Ernie Haase [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_8RiwIgrAo] Some Garms Family songs to check out: * I’m Feeling Fine [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4RZtgsAwmE] * Abide With Me [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkSYzYm37dM] * Joy In the Morning [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu9x7QYD8fo] * Mountain With His Hand [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNxgnbiQX9Y] * Unworthy Servants [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aekOcY1KsVA] * Trust His Heart [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR6jchvCKAo] * Into His Presence [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmRESVDkC3c] * Beyond the Cross [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhhOSPH6mug] * I Am But a Stranger Here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj2vJoqVRR4] * What God Ordains is Always Good [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YwnAflf-Rc]

Episode 19: An Interview with Ray Cragun

In his college years, Ray Cragun sang bass for the Celebration Quartet. One Southern Gospel artist called this quartet “the best quartet that most people have never heard.” It's not hard to see why when you consider that the rest of the lineup was Mark Dubbeld (tenor), Dan Coy (lead), Jeff Keaton (baritone), and Kim Keaton - now Kim Collingsworth - on piano. After 25 years of pastoring, he now sings with his family, The Craguns. His story is worth hearing! If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/ray-cragun-interview/ [https://southerngospeljournal.com/ray-cragun-interview/] The Craguns: https://www.thecraguns.com/ [https://www.thecraguns.com/]

Episode 18: An Interview with Greg Bentley, Part 2

Greg Bentley discusses his off-stage impact on Southern Gospel, through writing for Singing News and his work at Horizon Records/Crossroads Entertainment. Along the way, we discuss what the song publishing/pitching process looks like, how artist relations work, and what it takes to make it in Southern Gospel. If you'd like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/greg-bentley-interview-2/ [https://southerngospeljournal.com/greg-bentley-interview-2/] Keep up with the latest from Horizon Records and Sonlite Records [https://horizonsonliterecords.com/].

Episode 17: A 30th Anniversary Interview with Liberty Quartet

Liberty Quartet members Royce Mitchell, Paul Ellis, and Doran Ritchey share their stories and the story of Liberty Quartet as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. We also discuss their new album 30th Anniversary - 30 songs, all of which have new vocals, and 19 have new tracks. If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/liberty-quartet-30/ [https://southerngospeljournal.com/liberty-quartet-30/]  Liberty Quartet: https://www.libertyquartet.com/ [https://www.libertyquartet.com/]  30th Anniversary album: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kIU0NtAp6zfd2eGBouYwyDf6OfTifD7qo [https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kIU0NtAp6zfd2eGBouYwyDf6OfTifD7qo]  Liberty Quartet’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyQuartet [https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyQuartet]  The Beauty of His Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9cTvpP3DiA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9cTvpP3DiA]  I’m His - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614wS8O8_jM [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614wS8O8_jM]