Southern Gospel Journal

Daniel J. Mount

This podcast tells the story of Southern Gospel. Some episodes are the stories of the artists you love. Others tell the story of the behind-the-scenes people who make everything work. And some episodes will highlight artists talking about their latest releases. More information is available at Southern Gospel Journal's website.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 22: An Interview with Randy Shaw

    Join me in getting to know Randy Shaw, the final baritone singer for Southern Sound. If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/randy-shaw-interview/

    1h 5m

  2. May 22

    Episode 21: An Interview with Chief Melvin Klaudt

    Melvin Klaudt performed with his family, the Klaudt Indian Family, for decades. They caught listeners' attention by dressing in their traditional Arikara Indian outfits, but they kept their audience coming back with their talent and heart for ministry. Chief Melvin Klaudt is a 2020 inductee to the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. His story is well worth hearing - and I say hearing in this case because he was most comfortable joining by telephone. You can read this interview on Southern Gospel Journal WATC 57 Live Stream Klaudt Indian Family appearance at the 1996 Grand Ole Gospel Reunion

    57 min

  3. May 15

    Episode 20: An Interview with Caleb Garms

    Caleb Garms, the lead singer for the Garms Family, has been singing on the road most of his life. His passion and enthusiasm for the history and message of Gospel Music comes through in this conversation! Show NotesIf you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/caleb-garms-interview/ The Garms Family: https://thegarmsfamily.com/  The Gospel Gym: https://thegarmsfamily.com/the-gospel-gym  YouTube highlights: Legacy Five and 1500 penniesInterviewing Daniel MountThis World Is Not My HomeOne More ChristmasA Choreography Lesson with Ernie HaaseSome Garms Family songs to check out: I’m Feeling FineAbide With MeJoy In the MorningMountain With His HandUnworthy ServantsTrust His HeartInto His PresenceBeyond the CrossI Am But a Stranger HereWhat God Ordains is Always Good

    1h 25m

  4. May 8

    Episode 19: An Interview with Ray Cragun

    In his college years, Ray Cragun sang bass for the Celebration Quartet. One Southern Gospel artist called this quartet “the best quartet that most people have never heard.” It's not hard to see why when you consider that the rest of the lineup was Mark Dubbeld (tenor), Dan Coy (lead), Jeff Keaton (baritone), and Kim Keaton - now Kim Collingsworth - on piano. After 25 years of pastoring, he now sings with his family, The Craguns. His story is worth hearing! If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/ray-cragun-interview/ The Craguns: https://www.thecraguns.com/

    58 min

  5. May 1

    Episode 18: An Interview with Greg Bentley, Part 2

    Greg Bentley discusses his off-stage impact on Southern Gospel, through writing for Singing News and his work at Horizon Records/Crossroads Entertainment. Along the way, we discuss what the song publishing/pitching process looks like, how artist relations work, and what it takes to make it in Southern Gospel. If you'd like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/greg-bentley-interview-2/ Keep up with the latest from Horizon Records and Sonlite Records.

    1h 15m

  6. Apr 24

    Episode 17: A 30th Anniversary Interview with Liberty Quartet

    Liberty Quartet members Royce Mitchell, Paul Ellis, and Doran Ritchey share their stories and the story of Liberty Quartet as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. We also discuss their new album 30th Anniversary - 30 songs, all of which have new vocals, and 19 have new tracks. If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/liberty-quartet-30/  Liberty Quartet: https://www.libertyquartet.com/  30th Anniversary album: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kIU0NtAp6zfd2eGBouYwyDf6OfTifD7qo  Liberty Quartet’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LibertyQuartet  The Beauty of His Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9cTvpP3DiA  I’m His - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614wS8O8_jM

    1h 8m

  7. Apr 17

    Episode 16: An Interview with Dale Forbes

    Dale Forbes discusses his years with Priority, the Singing Americans, The Anchormen, Port City Quartet, and the Guardians. Show Notes If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/dale-forbes-interview/  The Guardians: https://guardiansquartet.com/ The Singing Americans - Live from Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh4-bADV4Ys  The Anchormen - Spirit Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UslopW-jj9s  The Anchormen - Adoration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_FuISqe3wE  Port City Quartet - Second Time Around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD8xsctdON0  The Guardians - Where Healing Happens: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_koJNhM1_PNdAhlaPz34HGx-SeczuXoekk

    1h 10m

  8. Apr 10

    Episode 15: Album Interview: Dusty Wells discusses We Shall Behold Him: A Tribute to Dottie Rambo

    Dusty Wells shares the stories behind We Shall Behold Him: A Tribute to Dottie Rambo. Along the way, he shares his testimony and the influence the Rambos had in it, stories from his many years touring with and supporting Dottie Rambo, and how this tribute album came together. There are also moving stories, like the stories behind “He Looked Beyond My Faults,” “I Will Glory in the Cross,” and “Sheltered in the Arms of God,” and a moving moment when Whitney Houston was excited to meet Dottie Rambo. Show Notes If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/dusty-wells-dottie-rambo/     Listen to this album https://daywind.com/dottierambo/ https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n2iwuwLvFaM2zzsyBskR-Tub7H8bq04CA  I Love 2 Tell the Story: https://www.ilove2tellthestory.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ILove2TelltheStory-xd9fg  Reba Rambo Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AemfLMjbs2A   Some of the deep cuts we discussed: How Graciously Grace Has Covered My Sin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-51RbSHf5w O Blessed Hope - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M28leKQI3Wc  He Sees Me Through the Blood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjbnCjedFiI  Oil and the Wine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydgoHwKWCUc  He Went Out of His Way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2yjDswg-qA  Breaking Bread - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdwhVOH68p8  Son of Thunder, Daughter of Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOeGcP8N2ik  It Will Pass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5qxUhQfpuU  Bring All Your Needs to the Altar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yMUv5i8upQ  Stand Still and See His Glory - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9p4V70dwrU  Nothing Like Home To Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlGe4gfCdiM

    1h 3m
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This podcast tells the story of Southern Gospel. Some episodes are the stories of the artists you love. Others tell the story of the behind-the-scenes people who make everything work. And some episodes will highlight artists talking about their latest releases. More information is available at Southern Gospel Journal's website.

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  • Creator
    Daniel J. Mount
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Daniel J. Mount
  • Show Website
    Southern Gospel Journal

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