Artist: Canton Junction
Project Title: Every Hallelujah
Label: Difference Media
Producers: Garry Jones

If you know me at all you know that I am a huge fan of male quartet music. That style of music is what I grew up on and, while I now enjoy all types of Southern Gospel Music, male quartet music is still among my favorites. There are many fine quartets that are travelling and singing today but one of the very best is Canton Junction. Canton Junction’s current members are Matthew Hagee, Tim Duncan, Ryan Seaton and Casey Rivers. Their latest project is tilled “Every Hallelujah” and it includes thirteen songs that are done in a fine quartet style that all will enjoy!

The project begins with “God’s Got A Better Plan.” This song has an amazing message that reminds us that God’s ways are far greater than ours and that His plan is far superior to anything we can plan. We, as humans, tend to make our own plans but when they fail, we can rest assured that God will be there with a greater plan. Next on the project we find a song titled “Tumbling Down.” This song is an upbeat tune that will captivate the listener as it reminds us that God can make the walls in our lives come tumbling down. I love songs that are about Bible Stories and “It Wasn’t Raining” is a great one about Noah. I love how the bridge of the song brings the message of that story into modern times. One of the all-time great song ever written in Southern Gospel Music is the great Ronnie Hinson and Mike Payne song, “When He Was On The Cross.” Canton Junction has an awesome version of this song and I never tire of hearing the incredible message of how God died for me and thought of me when He was on the Cross.

Another Southern Gospel Classic is next on the project with the Dottie Rambo classic, “When He Lifts Up My Head.” What I love about Canton Junction is the new twist that they manage to put on these classic songs. That is a great tribute to one of the great producers and arrangers of all time, Garry Jones. The title song of project is “Every Hallelujah” and they sing that next on the project. They are joined by the Cornerstone Sanctuary Choir and the end result is an awesome song of worship to our Lord Jesus Christ. “I Am” is next on this project. The message of the song talks of everything that Jesus Christ is to us. What a great proclamation of everything that the Lord is to His Children. I have said many times that I love songs about God’s Grace. Well, the next song is titled “A Place Called Grace” and what a great song of encouragement if you are struggling with sin. There is no doubt that God will meet you in that place called grace if you will only turn to Him. “For Moments Like These” is the next song on this project and this is another song of encouragement. If you are struggling with a trial or problem in life, you need only to trust God because faith was made for moments like these!

The tempo picks up as the guys sing “I Need A Little More Jesus.” Besides being a fun song to listen to it is also a great reminder that we always need just a little more Jesus in our lives. “Living For Heaven” is written by Jason Cox and Sue C. Smith and it talks of people living for Heaven here on earth. It is a thought provoking song that reminds that we should be living like Jesus will come any day. I love the message of the next track on the project as “Weep No More” is all about that day that Jesus comes back and calls His Children home. What an amazing day that will be when He comes back and dries each and every tear! One of great songs from the master songwriter Mosie Lister is “The King And I.” This is a classic song that I have heard countless groups sing over the years but this version is one of the best. I pray that each person reading this can say they are walking down life’s road with our King, Jesus Christ.

Canton Junction has quickly taken their place amongst the very best groups in Southern Gospel Music today. Their harmonies are close to perfection, their arrangements are top-notch, the song selection is supreme and the production is outstanding. This project is a must have for any fan of Southern Gospel Music. Each song on this project will bless you in a special way. My favorite songs from this project are “Tumbling Down,” “When He Was On The Cross” and “A Place Called Grace.” Canton Junction has an outstanding project here that will be a great addition to your Southern Gospel Music library. For more information on Canton Junction, visit their website at http://www.differencemedia.org/artists/canton-junction.