James Hales

James Hales, from Durham, North Carolina, has been a writer for AbsolutelyGospel.com since 2000. James is our featured reviewer and also contributes to monthly features periodically.

Vinyl Record Review

James HalesAugust 14, 2022
676

The Downings

The Downings were one of the most dynamic groups to hit the stage in gospel music. Starting in 1969, they…
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Features

James HalesAugust 8, 2022
90

Vinyl Record Review (An Introduction)

Welcome to a new weekly feature here at Absolutely Gospel called, “Vinyl Record Review”. I am excited to offer this…
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Reviews

James HalesJuly 4, 2022
116

REVIEW: The Perrys – John 3:16

Producer: Wayne HaunRecord Label: StowTown RecordsWebsite: www.perrysministries.com [yasr_overall_rating size=”medium”] The COVID pandemic has put many artists in a tough spot…
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Reviews

James HalesMay 14, 2022
137

REVIEW: The Sound – God Is Real

Producer: Barry WeeksRecord Label: New Day RecordsWebsite: www.thesound.org [yasr_overall_rating size=”medium”] The Sound has definitely been making a huge splash on…
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Reviews

James HalesApril 11, 2022
150

REVIEW: The Williamsons – Above Everything

Producer: Les ButlerRecord Label: Butler Music GroupWebsite: www.williamsonsmusic.com [yasr_overall_rating size=”medium”] I first became acquainted with the music of the Williamsons…
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Reviews

James HalesFebruary 1, 2022
129

REVIEW: Combs Family – The Way It Should Be

Producer: Jeremy PeaceLabel: Peace RecordsWebsite: www.thecombsfamilymusic.com [yasr_overall_rating size=”small”] I’ve been doing music reviews for over 20 years now, and one…
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Features

James HalesNovember 23, 2021
302

Paid In Full – Celebrating 30 Years

One of the most popular trios during the late 90s through around 2010 was Paid in Full. Based out of…
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Reviews

James HalesNovember 1, 2021
144

REVIEW: LeFevre Quartet – My Jesus

Producer: Wayne HaunRecord Label: New Day Records/Daywind Music GroupWebsite: www.thelefevrequartet.com [yasr_overall_rating size=”medium”] If a Southern Gospel quartet were to step…
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Reviews

James HalesOctober 1, 2021
130

REVIEW: Southbound – self-titled

Producer: Clint BrownRecord Label: Daywind RecordsWebsite: www.southbound.live [yasr_overall_rating size=”medium”] I’ve been familiar with Clint Brown from the days when he…
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Reviews

James HalesSeptember 2, 2021
112

REVIEW: Paid In Full – 30th Anniversary

Producer: Wayne HaunLabel: StowTown RecordsWebsite: www.paidinfull.net [yasr_overall_rating size=”medium”] I first heard these guys back in late 2000 and have been…
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