NEWS OF THE WEEK

The Southern Gospel Music Guild presented Crossroads Music’s head of publishing/artist relations Greg Bentley with their 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award this week. Bentley has helped develop the careers of numerous artists since joining Crossroads in 1993. He previously sang tenor with the Hoppers, Down East Boys, and the Squire Parsons Trio.

Zach Williams will release a children’s book (ages 4-8) in August titled A Little More Like Jesus that teaches the fruits of the spirit. The book’s title comes from a line in Williams’ song “Less Like Me.”

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the GMA Mentorship Program to develop and encourage young industry professionals. The program pairs artists under the age of 35 with industry executives.

Watch this video from Gold City regarding upcoming releases:

RELEASED THIS WEEK

March 15 – The Inspirations – The Legacy Continues (CD/streaming)

March 15 – Barbara Mandrell – Precious Memories: 20 Hymns & Gospel Classics (CD/streaming) (re-issue of a 1989 release by the same title)

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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.

March 22 – Scotty Inman – My God (CD/streaming)

March 29 – Gold City – Pillars Of Faith: Anniversary Edition (streaming)

March 29 – Carley Arrowood – Colors (CD/streaming)

March 29 – Dennis Quaid – Fallen: A Gospel Record For Sinners (DVD)

March 29 – Authentic Unlimited – The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 (CD/streaming)

March 29 – Various Artists – Blue Collar Gospel: Songs from the Pen of Rick Lang (CD/streaming)

April 2 – Dave Thompson – Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies (book)

April 12 – Legacy Five – Celebrating 25 Years (CD/streaming)

April 19 – Joseph Habedank – Autobiography (CD/streaming)

April 19  – Talk of the Town (CD/streaming)

August 20 – Zach Williams & Lisa Molloy (illustrator) – A Little More Like Jesus (Children’s Book)

September – Greater Vision – Title TBA

Date TBA – Gold City – Pillars Of Faith: Anniversary Edition (LP)