#NewsNuggets: 10-19-18

by Kyle Boreing | October 19, 2018 2:00 PM

Gospel Music Happenings

The 2018 Dove Award Winners were announced on Tuesday, October 16th. A complete list of winners can be found here[1].
Daywind Records has signed Michael Booth to an exclusive solo recording agreement. Booth’s solo appearances will be scheduled through the Harper Agency.
On a related note, Michael Booth will continue to sing with the Booth Brothers, but the group will be making fewer appearances than in the past. They expect to schedule approximately 70 dates in 2019.

Remembering

Alan Godsey, founding member of The Northmen and the Northern Gospel Singing Convention, passed away Saturday at the age of 66. Godsey’s memorial service was held yesterday (Thursday, October 18) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Releasing Today

October 19 – The Guardians – Ready For Revival (CD)
October 19 – Various Artists – Joy: The Ultimate Christmas Collection (CD)
October 19 – David Phelps – It Must Be Christmas (CD/DVD)
October 19 – Various Artists – Bill Gaither’s Best Of Homecoming 2019 (CD)
October 19 – Various Artists – Country Gospel Collection (CD)
October 19 – Craig Duncan – Colonial Christmas (CD)

Upcoming Releases
Please let us know if any significant upcoming releases are missing from this list. Note, the dates listed here are distribution dates when music will officially be available through retail and/or large online outlets. Some titles may be available sooner direct from the artists.