NEWS NUGGETS

On Sunday night at the National Quartet Convention, the Kingdom Heirs introduced Chris Bryant as their new lead singer. Loren Harris’ health issues forced him to resign from the group recently. Bryant has filled in during Harris’ absence for the past several weeks.

Anthem Edition announced the resignation of tenor singer Steve Ladd and the hiring of his replacement Cameron Edens. Edens is a newcomer to the industry who lives in South Carolina. In the same press release, the group announced the additions of pianist Joshua Stone who credits Anthem Edition with inspiring him to pursue a gospel music career when he was nine years old and saw them perform. New sound engineer Sean Chapman is the third addition announced in the press release. Chapman is the son of Gold City bass singer Jeff Chapman.

In a related press release, Steve Ladd announced he is returning to a solo ministry and emphasized one component going into his decision was the fact that his wife Megan can travel with him to concerts.

Carley Arrowood was named the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Vocalist of the Year at Wednesday’s Momentum Awards Luncheon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Arrowood’s husband Daniel Thrailkill won in the same category in 2018.

REMEMBERING

Composer of more than 700 songs and former Cathedral Quartet/Goffs/Gospel Harmony Boys tenor singer Roger Horne passed away yesterday.

NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK

September 29 – The Katinas – The Hymns (EP/streaming)

September 25 – Mark Trammell Quartet – Classic (CD)

September 29 – The Inspirations – Reunion Live (CD/streaming)

September 29 – Troy Burns Family – Then & Now: Greatest Hits From 60’s (sic) – 80’s (sic) (CD/streaming)

Listen to new September releases HERE 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.

October 6 – The Oak Ridge Boys – Christmas Collection (CD/streaming)

October 6 – Tribute Quartet – Quartet Tribute: Volume Three (CD/streaming)

October 16 – The Apostolic Boys – Breakthrough (CD/USB/streaming)

October 20 – Jeff & Sheri Easter – Christmas Is (CD/streaming)

October 20 – The Browns – Christmas In Prague (CD/streaming)

November 1 – Greater Vision – Christmas In London (CD/LP/USB)

November 3 – Anthem Edition – Here Comes Christmas (CD/streaming)

November 3 – Brothers Of The Heart – Will The Circle Be Unbroken (CD/streaming)

November 17 – Kyle Boreing – Sanctified (Streaming)

November 17 – 3 Heath Brothers – Not So Silent Night (CD/streaming)