NEWS OF THE WEEK

The Gospel Music Association announced nominees for the 2024 Dove Awards. Nominees in the Southern Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year category include: “Until We Fly Away” (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound/Joel Lindsey/Pam Thum); “Make the Morning Worth the Midnight” (Gaither Vocal Band/Bill Gaither/Larry Gatlin); “Here Comes Jesus” (Jeff & Sheri Easter with Mo Pitney/Mo Pitney/Bobby Tomberlin/Wil Nance); “Sheaves” (Karen Peck & New River/Karen Peck Gooch/Dave Clark/Michael Farren); and “Unstoppable God” (Kingsmen/Kenna Turner West/Christopher Bryant/Jason Cox). Nominees in the Southern Gospel Recorded Album Of The Year category include: Live In Amsterdam (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound); Shine: Darker The Night, Brighter The Light (Gaither Vocal Band); Where You Lead Me (Gordon Mote); 25 (Legacy Five); and Quartet Tribute, Vol 3 (Tribute Quartet). Click HERE to view a complete list of nominees. Today is the deadline to join the GMA if you want to vote in the Dove Awards this year. 

Daywind Music Publishing announced the continuation of its partnership with singer-songwriter Joseph Habedank through a renewed co-publishing agreement.

New Day Christian Distributors is re-issuing thirteen solo albums from the catalog of former Gaither Vocal Band tenor Larnelle Harris to all major digital platforms today. The list includes five Album of the Year Dove Award winners.

Singing News magazine announced the publication of their 55th anniversary edition newspaper, reminiscent of the original Singing News format launched in 1969. The newspapers will be available at The Southern Gospel Picnic (Silver Dollar City), 40 Days & 40 Nights (Ark Encounter), and The National Quartet Convention (Pigeon Forge).

Triumphant Quartet announced the retirement of long-time office manager Shari Pickel. Please note that Triumphant’s office may now be contacted at 865-603-1005/triumphantfour@hotmail.com

PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Shari Pickel as several health issues have forced her into retirement.

Please pray for long-time Pathfinders singer Gary Russell as he recovers from heart surgery.

Please pray for long-time Williamston, NC radio station owner and Southern Gospel DJ Johnny Bryant and his family. Bryant’s health has recently declined, and he is now under hospice care.

REMEMBERING

Country Gospel singer Vern Jackson passed away on July 7. Jackson is best remembered for the years he spent singing on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. A memorial service for Jackson will be held tomorrow at HIS Place Church in Westminster, California.

RELEASED THIS WEEK

July 25 – The Lighthouse Boys – The Sessions (streaming EP)

July 26 – The Collingsworth Family – Classics & Hymns (DVD/CD)

July 26 – Larnelle Harris – (13 catalog titles re-issued on streaming platforms)

Click HERE to listen to this month’s new streaming 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.

August 9 – Joseph Habedank – I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story (DVD/CD)

Mid-August – The Larry DeLawder Family – The Final Say (CD/USB)

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

August 30 – Sound Street – Good Seed (CD/streaming)

August 30 – Jackson Smith – A Step Of Faith (CD/USB/streaming)

August ???? – Southbound – Songs I Grew Up Singing (CD only)

August ???? – Guardians – Title TBA

August ???? – Brian Free & Assurance – Grateful For The Gospel (EP/streaming)

August 30 – The Nelons – Loving You (CD/streaming)

September 13 – Mark Lowry – There Is Hope: The Other Songs I’ve Written (CD/DVD)

September ???? – Greater Vision – Title TBA

October ???? – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Title TBA (Live CD/DVD from the 2024 Memphis Quartet Show)

November 1 – Kingdom Heirs – No Better Time

November 8 – The Kingsmen Quartet – Decades Volumes 3 & 4 (CD/streaming)

November 13 – Joseph S. Bonsall – I See Myself: Musings And Memories Of A Blessed Life (hardcover)

Late Fall ???? – Gerald Wolfe’s Gospel Music Hymn Sing – Christmas Title TBA (CD/DVD)