Staff and Contributing Writers

James Hales James Hales, from Durham, North Carolina, has been a writer for SouthernGospelNews since 2000. He writes many of our CD reviews and also does special feature write-ups from time to time. Most Recent Articles by James • Providence Quartet - Everything • Cavaliers Quartet • Kingsmen - When God Ran • Mike Upright - Songs for the Common Man • Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver - Help is on the Way	Chris D. Unthank Chris Unthank, owner of The Bridge and part owner of Southern Spin is a contributing writer in several areas of the website. He compiles the Weekly Chart, as well as contributes Feature Articles and CD Reviews and organizes our annual SGN Music Awards Celebration. He is 27 years old and a graduate of Lee University. Most Recent Articles by Chris • Randy Travis - Around The Bend • Gold City - Moment of Truth • Crabb Revival - Runaway Train • Kim Hopper - I Just Wanted You To Know • Crabb Family - Letting Go
Daryl Williams Nominated for several awards including Grammies, Doves, Singing News Fan Awards, and Hearts Aflame Awards, Daryl Williams has made an undeniable impact on the Gospel music industry. This prolific songwriter of over nine hundred songs has had his songs recorded by Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, The Cathedrals, The John Hagee Family, The Speer Family, The Nelons, Gold City, LuLu Roman, John Starnes, Jimmy Swaggart with Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and many more. Learn more about Daryl at www.darylwilliamstrio.net Most Recent Articles by Daryl • $5.00 A Gallon • The Songwriter - May 08 • Life Isn’t Fair • What Is Right With Southern Gospel Music? • Demos and Records	Deon Unthank Deon Unthank writes our monthly Editorial as well as contributes Feature Articles, CD Reviews, and Deon's Radio Picks. Most Recent Articles by Deon • Southern Gospel’s Dirty Word • The Pathfinders - Mercy Answered • If This Was 30 Years Ago • Bring On The Musical Chairs • SGM Quality
Gary O'Neal Gary is married with three children and is still very involved in Gospel Music, singing with Wanda Mountain Boys. He also serves as vice president of the Mid America Gospel Music Association. He is also a songwriter, having had songs recorded by groups such as the Lesters, the Melody Boys Qt. the Dixie Echoes, and the Dixie Melody Boys. Most Recent Articles by Gary O'Neal • The Morgans - Somebody Paid • The Prophets - I’ll Follow • The Rudds - Making Plans • The Childress Family - Spreading the Legacy • Dale and Cheryl Golden - Hymns of Gold 1	Amy Unthank Amy Unthank is our Annual Convention Co-ordinator as well as author of the monthly Article, "From The Heart." She also writes Feature Articles as well as CD Reviews. She is also part owner of Southern Spin. Most Recent Articles by Amy • From The Heart - Jan 2004 • From The Heart - Dec 2003 • From The Heart - Nov 2003 • The Georgians • From The Heart - Birthdays and Valleys (Oct 2003)
Nick Bruno Nick Bruno is a well known producer and musician. He was inducted in to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary Kingsmen. He is author of the book, "The Gospel Truth" as well as the author of a monthly Article of the same title on SouthernGospelNews.com. You can visit Nick's website at www.nickbruno.com. Most Recent Articles by Nick • Southern Gospel Music vs. Bizarro Southern Gospel Music • THE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC COMMON SENSE QUIZ • Why Do I Do It? • Nick Bruno Joins The New York Yankees • When Your Dream Turns Into A Nightmare	John Scheideman Each month SG History 101 is written by John Scheideman . John Scheideman is a 20-year radio veteran who has loved southern gospel music nearly all his life, and is the new writer for the popular SG History 101 feature. He is a lifelong Californian who has worked with a long-running SG radio program on KMJ in Fresno, one of California's leading radio stations...and is well respected not only profesionally but personally by many artists on the West Coast. Most Recent Articles by John • SG History 101 - Who Is The Lowest? • SG History 101 - James Blackwood • SG History 101 - James D. Vaughn • SG History 101 - George Younce • SG History 101 - Glen Payne
Steve Allen Most Recent Articles by Steve Allen • Music Business and the NFL • Building Relationships & Networking • Why God Allows Suffering • In The Studio – Let’s Start A Group • What is a Copyright?	Wendy Vickers Most Recent Articles by Wendy • So How Was The Concert? • A Fan’s First Year In Nashville • Memorable Concert Experiences • Fan Fantasies • Be A Fan And See The Country
Rick Hendrix Rick Hendrix is a radio promoter and owner of Rick Hendrix Company. Rick contributes a monthly article. Most Recent Articles by Rick • Stop Killing Jesus Over and Over Again • Saying Goodbye to Tiny Tim Again and Again . . . • Was Jesus Republican or Democrat? • CMA Awards, A Broken Heel and Bad Press • I Am Glad I Don’t Eat Grass Anymore…..	Donald Frazier His piano artistry has blessed & inspired people of all ages... his insightful presentation of the Word of God has elevated many listeners to a greater level of Christian living... his compassion for the hurting has resulted in many being healed from both physical & emotional disorders. As an Ordained Assemblies of God minister, Donald Frazier has witnessed a special calling & anointing from God upon his life. Listed below are a few of the highlights from his more than 40 years of continuous service to the Lord Jesus Christ. Most Recent Articles by Donald • The Common Denominator • “Forensic Faith” • 101 Ways to Skin a Cat but Only One Way to Heaven • Faith for Fuel • Honey, I Shrunk the Devil
Lindsay Terry Most Recent Articles by Lindsay • Standing with the Family • You Missed My Bat, Again! • The Afterthought That Became #1 • Lord, I Don’t Even Have a Title! • Would Another Direction be Better?	Jim Heffner President of SGPA Most Recent Articles by Jim • Soaring High With Jesus • Greetings from the SGPA • SGPA’s Remarkable Year • Gospel Music is the “Greatest Sound this side of Heaven” • This month’s Promoter Spotlight is on Dorothy Byrd
Bill Baize Most Recent Articles by Bill • The Vocal Coach - Jul 08 • Remembrances of Dottie Rambo • The Vocal Coach - May 08 • The Vocal Coach - Apr 08 • The Vocal Coach - Mar 08	Aaron Unthank Most Recent Articles by Aaron • Striving to Honor God through Transition • Pastors and Worship Leaders • Worship and Youth • An Unexpected Occasion of Worship • Encouragement for the New Year