Southern Blend Radio

06/04/2022

The calendar has flipped to June, and Southern Blend Radio has added tons of great new music to our playlist!

Debuting this month are new songs by Tribute Quartet, The Inspirations, Down East Boys, McKamey Legacy, Jim and Melissa Brady, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, The Erwins, Jay Humphreys Trio, Gospel Harmony Boys, High Road, The Steeles, Master's Trio, 3 Heath Brothers and more!

You can listen to Southern Blend Radio anytime on the free Live 365 app (available through your favorite App Store) or by visiting www.southernblendradio.com.

Southern Blend Radio……”Distinctively Southern Gospel”

06/02/2022

Huge news from Kingdom Heirs!

05/30/2022

05/30/2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

It’s hard to believe but Southern Blend Radio is celebrating 4 years on the air! We want to thank all of our loyal listeners for tuning in. We hope our station has been a blessing to you over the years and look forward to many more!

Also, we couldn’t do what we do without the wonderful music created by our Southern Gospel artists. No genre of music has more talented singers, musicians, arrangers and songwriters than Southern Gospel music. We are honored to play a small part in sharing God’s love through “the best music this side of Beulah Land!”

Thank you!!!

05/28/2022

We are so excited to be a part of this great weekend. Please make plans to join us!

05/27/2022

Beckie Simmons Agency

Major news from Three Bridges

Beckie Simmons Agency handles appearance dates for some of the top Southern Gospel artists

05/11/2022

We are excited to be a part of the SGMA of West Virginia’s 2nd Annual “Charleston Sings Again” concert on August 20th. Join us for a great night of Southern Gospel music featuring the Down East Boys and the Swor Family! We hope to see you there.

05/10/2022

Hot off the presses! Congratulations to Down East Boys and the rest of our Top 25 artists, for the period ending April 30, 2022! The Nelons Tribute Quartet The Erwins Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Bibletones Quartet The Inspirations 11th Hour Master's Voice Swor Family Kingdom Heirs The Williamsons The Perrys Kingsmen Quartet The Guardians Triumphant Quartet Brian Free & Assurance Karen Peck and New River Sweetwater Revival Old Time Preachers Quartet The Kramers The Mark Dubbeld Family Paid In Full Trio The LeFevre Quartet The Browders

05/08/2022

05/05/2022

04/25/2022

“I Sing Because”…….right here is a perfect example of why. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Someone dropped this note off at our product table last night in Bath, NY. When you’re a long way from home, notes like this are more encouraging than any plaque on the wall or trophy on the shelf.

04/25/2022

An important message from Primitive Quartet

04/23/2022

Uodate on Tim Riley

UPDATE ON TIM RILEY—SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022

The news is very good regarding legendary bass icon Tim Riley today.

Danny Riley says, “I had a great visit with Dad today. When I’ve left the hospital the last two nights, I’ve told him to tell me, ‘Good morning,” when I come back the next day. He didn’t do it yesterday, but today he said it before I even got all the way in the room. That was the best ‘good morning’ I have ever heard! He is talking a little more, and he got up and walked today—not far, but it’s a start. He said, ‘I love y’all, too’ when we were leaving. So he is improving!”

Thankfully, all of Tim’s vitals are perfectly normal and medical staff expect an excellent recovery. Tim will be moved to a rehabilitation facility in the next few days in order to continue to gain strength and function.

Danny adds, “I want to thank everyone for your prayers. Please keep ‘em coming! They are working!”

04/23/2022

We’re so excited to be a part of this great weekend!

04/23/2022

We’re playing all your Southern Gospel favorites (both old and new) today on Southern Blend Radio!

If you have Apple CarPlay, simply plug in your phone, download the free Live 365 app and search for Southern Blend Radio. You’ll absolutely love what you hear!

Also available at www.southernblendradio.com!

04/21/2022

Please keep Gold City Quartet’s Tim Riley in your prayers

PRAYER REQUEST FOR TIM RILEY

Legendary bass singer Tim Riley is currently in the hospital after suffering strokes this week. He was admitted on Monday, after symptoms and signs indicated problems. Today while preparing to be discharged from the hospital, he suffered another stroke. He’s currently in ICU as doctors monitor his condition. He is alert, able to follow commands, and can move his extremities. However, his speech has been affected and communication is difficult.

Danny Riley says, “We appreciate every prayer that is being sent up on dad’s behalf. We are asking God to touch dad with healing and strength and to provide the doctors with wisdom as they plan a course of treatment for the future. We trust the Lord in every situation, and this is no exception. We are leaning on Him and know He already has a plan.”

Any updates on Tim’s condition will be reported on Facebook as soon as possible. The Riley family respectfully requests no calls or texted to Tim or Danny at this time, as everyone is focusing their time and energy on Tim and his continued care.

Your prayers are greatly coveted and appreciated by the members of Gold City and the Riley Family.

04/17/2022

04/09/2022

Congratulations to The LeFevre Quartet and the rest of our charting artists for the period ending March 31, 2022. We here at Southern Blend Radio are blessed to be able to play “the best music this side of Beulah Land!” Thank you for listening! The Collingsworth Family The Taylors The Whisnants Down East Boys The Mark Trammell Quartet The Erwins The Mylon Hayes Family Bibletones Quartet Tribute Quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound The Nelons Fields of Grace Swor Family The Crabb Family The Inspirations 11th Hour Master's Voice Triumphant Quartet The Perrys Port City Quartet The Williamsons The Chitans Kingsmen Quartet Voice of Truth Quartet SGN Scoops

04/03/2022

We are excited to be a part of this 2-day celebration in Madison, WV!

Madison, West Virginia……we’re coming to your city!

SGMA of West Virginia has teamed with Caldwell Insurance Agency and Southern Blend Radio to present the Coalfield Jubilee! Join us Friday night, June 24th (7pm) and Saturday, June 25th (6pm) at the Madison Civic Center as we present the best Southern Gospel music that West Virginia has to offer!

Admission is free. We’ll be announcing our artists over the next few weeks. Please help us get the word out by liking and sharing this post.

Come out and support our homegrown artists and Southern Gospel music in West Virginia. We want to pack the Civic Center!!

03/09/2022

Congratulations to The Whisnants and the rest of our Top 25 charting artists for the month ending February 28, 2022! The Mylon Hayes Family The Guardians The Taylors The Lore Family The Mark Trammell Quartet The LeFevre Quartet The Hyssongs The Erwins Down East Boys The Collingsworth Family The Sound Greater Vision Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Bibletones Quartet Tribute Quartet The Inspirations Gospel Harmony Boys Dixie Melody Boys The Nelons Swor Family The Crabb Family Triumphant Quartet The Perrys 11th Hour #southerngospel #southernblendradio

03/01/2022

Less than 3 weeks away from the inaugural SGMA of West Virginia Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert, featuring Tribute Quartet!

02/27/2022

Mount Calvary Baptist Church - Charleston WV

If you’re in the Charleston, WV area this coming Friday night, stop by Mount Calvary Baptist Church - Charleston WV for a special concert by the legendary Kingsmen Quartet!

Here you’re home

02/24/2022

Southern Gospel legend Martin Cook passes away

Our hearts are simply broken. Martin Cook, our beloved founder, longtime owner, and pianist has passed away. Martin was a chemistry teacher at Swain County High School in Bryson City, North Carolina when he started The Inspirations. He recruited four young gentlemen who were his students and formed the group in 1964. All four of those men, as well as Martin, are now regarded as legends in the field of Southern Gospel Music. With Martin’s leadership, The Inspirations became one of the most storied quartets that has ever been and the group continues today in vigorous fashion largely because of Martin Cook. Martin was inducted into The SGMA Hall Of Fame in 2003 and is largely recognized as one of the most influential quartet leaders in gospel music history. He will be sorely missed and remembered by so many. We humbly ask you to remember The Cook Family and The Inspirations in your prayers as we reflect on the life of Mr. Martin Cook.

02/22/2022

Please keep the families in your prayers during this very difficult time.

Earlier today, we received the news that Chris Allman’s nephew, Caleb Riggins, along with his girlfriend, Morgan Parker, were killed in a tragic car accident last night. Caleb is the son of Steve and Robin Riggins, Chris’ sister.
Please keep the Riggins and Parker families in your prayers during the very difficult days ahead.

02/18/2022

Please keep The McKameys in your prayers

02/02/2022

Drumroll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁

Here is the Southern Blend Radio Top 25, for the period ending January 31, 2022. Congratulations to The Mylon Hayes Family and the rest of our charting artists. Thank you for making such wonderful music for our listeners to enjoy! The Guardians Old Time Preachers Quartet The Old Paths The Whisnants The Williamsons The Hyssongs The Lore Family Gospel Harmony Boys Hoppers The Collingsworth Family Poet Voices Greater Vision The Mark Trammell Quartet Kingdom Heirs The Sound Heart 2 Heart Kingsmen Quartet The Taylors Dixie Melody Boys The LeFevre Quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Bibletones Quartet The Inspirations Tribute Quartet

01/16/2022

It's a New Music Sunday on Southern Blend Radio!

Brand new songs from Swor Family, Down East Boys, The Nelons and The Kramers have been added to our playlist!

You can find us at www.southernblendradio or on the free Live 365 app!

01/16/2022

Tune in each Sunday morning at 11am for “Living the Word Today” from our friends at Mount Calvary Baptist Church - Charleston WV!

01/14/2022

Don’t forget our very special tribute begins at 9am this morning.

Tune in at www.southernblendradio.com and on the free Live 365 app.

01/12/2022

Our latest Top 25 airplay chart for the period ending December 31, 2021 is hot off the presses! Congratulations to Jeff & Sheri Easter and the rest of the artists for providing our Southern Blend Radio listeners with great Southern Gospel music!! Kingsmen Quartet Kingdom Heirs The Old Paths The Mylon Hayes Family The Williamsons Old Time Preachers Quartet The Guardians The Lore Family Gospel Harmony Boys Hoppers Brian Free & Assurance The Collingsworth Family Karen Peck and New River The Hyssongs Legacy Five The Sound Tribute Quartet The Taylors The Whisnants Dixie Melody Boys Mark Trammell Quartet Poet Voices Heart 2 Heart Mark Bishop SgnScoops

01/12/2022

This Friday morning starting at 9am, tune in to Southern Blend Radio as we pay tribute to the songs of Dianne Wilkinson and Kyla Rowland.

Southern Gospel music is forever indebted to these Godly women who brought so much joy to fans across the world with their amazing melodies and heartfelt lyrics. It is our honor to shine the spotlight on their most loved compositions.

You can listen to Southern Blend Radio by logging on to www.southernblendradio.com or by downloading the free Live 365 app on your smartphone or smart devices. We hope you join us for this very special tribute.

01/11/2022

Drumroll please……………

The top song of 2021 on Southern Blend Radio was:
I CALL IT HOME
Recorded by Tribute Quartet
Written by Squire Parsons

Congratulations guys!