NEWS NUGGETS
The Griffins announced three additions. Brian Scott and Theresa Bellamy have joined the group as vocalists; Josh Smith will take on the roles of sound engineer and bus driver.
REMEMBERING
Southern Gospel DJ Alex Graden Blackman, Sr. (WCKB) passed away on Thursday, September 5. A Celebration Of Life reception for Blackman was held on Wednesday, September 11 in Benson, NC.
RELEASED THIS WEEK
September 10 – Russ Taff – Cover Story (digital download for Kickstarter supporters)
September 13 – Mark Lowry – There Is Hope (CD/DVD/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.
Soon? – Port City Quartet – Second Time Around (CD)
September 20 – Brian Free & Assurance – Grateful For The Gospel (EP/streaming)
September 23 – The Apostolic Boys – Songs We Wanna Sing: Southern Gospel Classics Vol. 1 (CD/USB)
September 26 – Mark Lowry – There Is Hope (LP)
October 4 – The Mylon Hayes Family – A Christmas Album (CD/digital)
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)
October 18 – Greater Vision – Your Story (CD/USB)
October 25 – The Oak Ridge Boys – Mama’s Boys (vinyl/CD/digital)
November 1 – Kingdom Heirs – No Better Time
November 8 – Lauren Talley – Christmas (CD/digital)
November 8 – The Kingsmen Quartet – Decades Volumes 3 & 4 (CD/streaming)
November 8 – Randy Travis – Songs Of The Season (LP release of album originally released in 2007)
November 13 – Joseph S. Bonsall – I See Myself: Musings And Memories Of A Blessed Life (hardcover)
November ?? – The Lore Family – Faith Over Fear (USB/CD)
Late Fall ???? – Gerald Wolfe’s Gospel Music Hymn Sing – Christmas Title TBA (CD/DVD)
December – Russ Taff – Cover Story (CD/Vinyl)
Thank you! Do you know what’s the difference btw Mark today’s release and the one set for September, the 26th?
Today’s release was CD, DVD, and digital formats. The September 26 release is a long-play record. That’s indicated with the respective listings (CD/DVD/digital vs. LP).
Lauren, Amber & Kenna’s upcoming album only has seven tracks and Lauren Talley’s upcoming solo album only has seven tracks. I’m wondering why. Are album’s on the Horizon label getting shorter?
It’s an industry trend, though some still do full-length albums. Down East Boys did a couple of short albums in 2022 and 2023, but their upcoming album has ten songs.
Financially, they can probably release one album per year if it’s just seven songs or so. If they do ten songs or more, they’re more likely on an 18-month cycle between releases. The sad reality is that fans don’t buy as many CDs when they can stream them for free or a low monthly fee all they want.