Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.
“I’m Standing On The Solid Rock ” is a song that celebrates God’s strength and his ability to safeguard his people. He is compared to a rock that can withstand the test of time or stone fortifications that provide refuge from dangers.
Via dailyverses.net
One of the notable things about this is the song “I’m Standing On The Solid Rock,” a composition of Harold Lane.
Jennings Harold Lane
Jennings Harold Lane ( Feb 1, 1929- June 6, 2011) is a singer, songwriter, musician, and arranger who gave a great contribution to the Southern Gospel Music.
Harold Lane was a Marshall University graduate with a master’s degree in music in 1947. He taught music at several music schools including the Stamps-Baxter School of Music.
He founded the Gospel Harmony Boys who was one of the top groups in the 1950s and 1960s. He left the group to spend time with Homeland Harmony Quartet and rejoined the group in 1957. In 1967, he joined the Speer Family replacing Dad Speer.
Via sgma.org
He authored many songs sung by other singers like Statesmen, Blackwoods, Wally Fowler and the Oak Ridge Quartet and many others. Lane also arranged songs for the Florida Boys, the Rambos, Jake Hess, the LeFevres and Bill Gaither.
For many years, Harold Lane wrote a series of articles for Singing News magazine to help interested young artists learn the rudiments of music theory. He also edited many church hymnals and songbooks. He published a series of six books title “500 Hymns for Instruments.”
One of Harold’s best-known compositions is “I’m Standing on the Solid Rock” which was in the Top 20 Songs of the Year in 1978 by the Speers and the Florida Boys.
“I’m Standing on the Solid Rock”
“I’m Standing On The Solid Rock” was recorded by several artists during the late ’70s. It won as Song of the Year in both 1978 and 1979. It was one of only two songs in the history of the award to win the award two years in a row.
Via last.fm
Of all the versions of the song, the Florida Boy’s version is the most notable one.
Debuting his gospel album on February 28, 2006, Alan Jackson made his own rendition of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by Helen H. Lemmel. The song was featured as the ...
In 2018, American singer Tori Kelly released a gospel song titled “Never Alone” as part of her album Hiding Place. The song instantly became one of Tori Kelly’s greatest hits, ...
Festival Title:FloydFest Horizon 2024Festival Duration:July 24-28, 2024 2024Venue:5826 Floyd Highway FestivalPark in North Check, VirginiaPerformers Include:Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Black Pumas, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, and moreTicket Information:Get Your Tickets ...
Festival Title:FairWell Festival 2024Festival Duration:July 19-21, 2024Venue:Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Central Oregon, OregonPerformers Include:Kacey Musgraves, Caamp, Billy Strings, and moreTicket Information:Get Your Tickets Here Deschutes County Fairgrounds is gearing up ...
In 2024, American rapper Post Malone released the country bop “Pour Me A Drink,” featuring country superstar Blake Shelton – and let’s say, it was far beyond what people expected. ...
Country singer Mark Chesnutt from Beaumont, Texas, shared a health update on his Instagram account following an emergency heart surgery earlier in June 2024. In his post, he wrote, “Well ...
Billy Ray Cyrus claims estranged wife, Firerose, has verbally, emotionally, and physically abused him during their seven-month marriage. The claims came about after Firerose filed a response to Cyrus’ divorce ...
In 1957, legendary country singer Sonny James released one of the timeless covers of the classic hit song “Young Love.” The song was originally released by Ric Cartey and Jiva-Tones ...
In 1969, Doug Kershaw released his solo version of the hit song “Diggy Diggy Lo,” which surprised fans. The song was originally released by Doug and his brother Rusty in ...
Festival Title:Rock the South 2024Festival Duration:July 18-20, 2024Venue:York Farms in Cullman, AlabamaPerformers Include:Eric Church, HARDY, Jelly Roll, and moreTicket Information:Get Your Tickets Here The biggest party in the South, Rock ...
