“I grew up hearing these hymns not only in my church but also in my home. They are part of our heritage,” Carolyn Tomlin writes. “The words strengthen our faith. The music brings comfort and fellowship with God.”
Forty years ago, a Christian band emerged that wasn’t like any other. Stryper was a heavy metal band, complete with long hair, crazy yellow-and-black-striped costumes and loud, highly amplified and aggressive music.
Alabama Singing Men gathered to surprise Tom Smith with a commissioned anthem and testimonies about his impact as he retires from leading the group after a quarter century of service.
In the world of band music, recognition by J.W. Pepper’s Editor’s Choice Awards is a mark of excellence, and University of Mobile music professor Steve Dunn has achieved this honor for the third consecutive year.
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