NEWS NUGGETS
Tony Brown was presented the ACM Icon Award by the Academy Of Country Music on Wednesday. Brown’s launched his career playing piano for several gospel groups in the 1960s and 1970s (JD Sumner & The Stamps, Oak Ridge Boys, Dixie Melody Boys) before becoming one of the top record producers in Country music.

The Inspirationals Quartet announced the departure of veteran lead singer Ralph Green who joined the group in 1972 (initially as their piano player). Green’s replacement will be former Perrys/Gold City lead singer Scott Brand.

Citing aging and some health issues, Servants Voices, a male trio based in Statesville, NC, announced the group will be disbanding at the end of November 2024. 

REMEMBERING

Dunaway Music announced the recent passing of their office assistant and radio promoter, Bethany Lemon Hurt. A memorial service for Hurt will be held tomorrow in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

RELEASED THIS WEEK

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

August 23 – Southbound – Songs I Grew Up Singing (digital)

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

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

August 30 – The Nelons – Loving You (CD/USB/digital)

August ???? – Guardians – Title TBA

Soon? – Port City Quartet – Second Time Around (CD)

October 4 – The Mylon Hayes Family – A Christmas Album (CD/digital)

September 10 – Russ Taff – Cover Story (digital download for Kickstarter supporters, contingent on goal being met)

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

September 20 – Brian Free & Assurance – Grateful For The Gospel (EP/streaming)

September ???? – Greater Vision – Title TBA

September ???? – The Lowry Vocal Band – Songs Of The Gaither Vocal Band (CD)

October 4 – Lauren, Amber & Kenna – A Little Bit Of Heaven (CD/digital)

October 4 – The Nelons – Loving You (LP)

October 4 – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Live In Memphis (CD/DVD recorded at the 2024 Memphis Quartet Show)

October 11 – Down East Boys – Something To Shout About (CD/digital)

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)

December – Russ Taff – Cover Story (CD/Vinyl for Kickstarter supporters, contingent on goal being met)