NEWS OF THE WEEK

Choral music publisher Brentwood-Benson reopened this week after an 18-month absence. The assets of Brentwood-Benson were acquired in January 2023 by Celebrating Grace from former owner Capitol Christian Music Group, which abruptly shut the company down in December 2021. Former Brentwood-Benson President Dale Mathews is returning to lead the company with a new title, Executive Vice President.

StowTown Records announced the addition of the Shenandoah Valley-based PromisedLand Quartet to their roster of recording artists. A new recording titled Golden Road is set to release later this year. (Editor’s Note: PromisedLand Quartet baritone singer Aaron Swain is a MusicScribe and SGHistory contributor.)

The Harper Agency now represents HighRoad.

NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK

There are no new releases this week, but you’ll be able to hear July new releases HERE on YouTube Music soon.

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