* Please pardon my absence for October. I’ve been reviewing Southern Gospel. Due to prior obligations, I haven’t exactly had quality time to put thoughts to typing until recently.
Mainly because of my Southern rearing, I have developed a strong love for Country melodies – not the averaged Country (secular) lyrics. However, I enjoy projects from Karen Peck & New River or the Nelons or Jeff & Sheri Easter because of the raw effects of the music & lyrics. Jeff & Sheri’s daughter and harmony vocalist, Morgan Easter, is gearing to release her second solo project, Not without Love. It’s been nearly 9 years since Morgan released her first album, Jesus Knows Me This I Love. This new release helps create an identity different from the young vocalists of today.
From what I’ve heard via the trailer Madison Easter posted, the project is sure to mark some milestones in her musical journey. Joining her on vocals are Sheri Easter (“Like My Mother Does”), Joseph Habedank (“Dreaming Wide Awake”), and Wes Hampton (“Broken”). Also, family member, Shannon Easter, provides back-up harmonies for the project. Joseph Habedank, Jimmy Yeary, and Madison Easter are also among the songwriting contributors. Each of these aspects under the production efforts of Madison Easter, Morgan’s brother.
*Be watching for a full review of the project within the week of its release on November 11, 2011. In the meantime, Jeff & Sheri Easter are accepting pre-orders for the new project through their website.
