Southern working people's music also borrowed much from both ... "rural blues" became "rhythm and blues," and the gospel style of the old shape-note publishing houses became a polished and dynamic ...

The tenor singer lent his voice to some of the Southern Gospel band's biggest hits, including "Elvira" and "Bobbie Sue." Joe ...

Family Gospel Singing” begins with an open stage from 3 to 5 p.m. at Backus on Saturday. “Sloughgrass” from Birchdale will perform from 4 to 4:20 p.m. Others interested should call Steve Schrock ...