Southern Gospel Journal

Daniel J. Mount
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 25: An Interview with Mike Franklin

    Mike Franklin sang tenor for the Melody Boys Quartet from 1987-2004 and at several other points since. He offers first-hand insight into the personalities and work ethic that ensured his era of the group preserved its legendary status for a new generation. If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/mike-franklin-interview/ Gerald Williams’ autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1661863590/ Melody Boys at NQC 2001: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtxo3UM0apI Melody Boys at Memphis Quartet Show 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ivl9ZQQuZg

    1h 3m

  2. Jun 12

    Episode 24: An Interview with Daniel Ball

    Daniel Ball sang lead for The Ball Brothers for eighteen years. Now he represents World Vision on the Collingsworth Family tour and other events, and assists several artists in a behind-the-scenes capacity. He's one of the most innovative people I know! You can also read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/daniel-ball-interview/ Show Notes Daniel Ball: WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramEarlier text-based interviews: 2006 Ball Brothers interview2008 Daniel Ball interview

    1h 20m

  3. Jun 5

    Episode 23: An Interview with Chris White, Part 3

    Chris White is the founder of Sonlite Records and a member of the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame. This conversation wraps up the three-part series where he shares his life story.  If you’d like to read this interview: https://southerngospeljournal.com/chris-white-interview-part-3/  Check out the first two episodes:  https://southerngospeljournal.com/an-interview-with-chris-white/  https://southerngospeljournal.com/chris-white-interview-part-2/ Poet Voices - I Am Redeemed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1iUJRlT0-Q Kirk Talley - If He Hung the Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zTr8e-L5BA  Crabb Family - When It’s My Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h4174rySQc

    1h 25m

  4. May 29

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Daniel J. Mount
  • Show Website
    Southern Gospel Journal

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