NEWS OF THE WEEK
The LeFevre Quartet announced the addition of pianist Channing Eleton who previously performed with Poet Voices and Gold City. The LeFevre Quartet is part-time, so Eleton will continue to appear with his group, The Channing Eleton Family, between LeFevre Quartet dates.
The Sharps announced the resignation of 16-year veteran lead singer, Mike Leath. The group has reorganized shifting Andy Sharp from tenor to lead and promoting pianist David Holt to the tenor spot.
NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK
June 30 – Carolina The Band – Country Classics: Carolina Style (CD/digital)
June 30 – Right Road Quartet – On The Right Road (streaming)
June 30 – Chuck Wagon Gang – Come Go With Me (CD/streaming)
June 30 – Dignity Gospel Quartet – Witness (CD/USB/streaming)
June 30 – The Blythe Family – Thank Him Again (CD/USB/streaming)
Click HERE to listen to June new releases on YouTube Music.
UPCOMING RELEASES
The dates listed here are distribution dates when music will officially be available through retail and online outlets. Some titles may be available sooner direct from the artists.
July 14 – The Primitive Quartet – Through The Years Live (streaming)
July 15 – Mercy’s Won – New Day Dawning (CD/streaming)
July 21 – 11th Hour – A Collection Of Hits (CD/streaming)
July 21 – Wintley Phipps – Amazing Grace: Hymns & Gospel Classics (CD/DVD)
July 28 – Dennis Quaid – Fallen: A Gospel Record For Sinners (CD/streaming)
August 4 – Zach Williams – Live At The Moody Theater: Austin City Limits (CD)
August 11 – Gaither Vocal Band – Shine: The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light (CD/DVD)
August 11 – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Live In Amsterdam: A 20th Anniversary Celebration (CD/streaming)
August 25 – Various Artists – Gaither Tribute: Award-winning Artists Honor The Songs Of Bill & Gloria Gaither (CD/streaming)
TBA – Gold City
I can’t remember when it was mentioned on here, but there was a question regarding when the 2023 SGMA Hall of Fame inductees would be announced. According to the SGMA Spotlight in the July Singing News, they will begin announcing the 2023 inductees August 1.