#NEWSNUGGETS
Daywind announced they have signed the Chuck Wagon Gang to their Thoroughbred Records label. Group leader Shaye Smith said of the change, “We have a foothold in Southern, Country, and Bluegrass Gospel. Thoroughbred Records recognizes this and has given us a tremendous platform to expand upon our rich history, exploring new territory while keeping the traditional Chuck Wagon Gang sound.”
The Southern Gospel Music Association announced that Hall Of Fame voting for the 2025 class of inductees will begin on March 3. Voting is limited to members of the SGMA. If you are not a member, click HERE to join no later than February 28. You may join for one year, two years, or buy a lifetime membership. If you’re not sure if you’re still a member or if your membership has expired, email director@sgma.org to ask for verification that your membership is still active.
REMEMBERING
The Whites (bluegrass trio) founder Buck White passed away on Monday, January 13 at the age of 94. White and his group appeared in the hit movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? in 2000 performing “Keep On The Sunny Side”. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 28 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
NEW MUSIC

January 13 – David L. Taylor – Jewels In The Crown: Jake Hess & The Imperials 1963-1967 (Kindle book)

January 17 – Southbound – I Left It In The Water (CD/digital)
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, particularly next week during the National Quartet Convention.

January 24 – Gaither Gospel Series – Sweet Hymns Of Fellowship (DVD/CD)
January 24 – Greater Vision – Our Very Best, Vol 2 (CD)

January 31 – Gaither Vocal Band – How Sweet It Is (digital only)

February 7 – Lynda Randle – By The Riverside: Deluxe (CD/digital) (includes the 6 songs from the 2023 EP by the same title plus 4 new tracks)

February 21 – Jordan Smith – The People’s Hymnal (CD/digital)
February 28 – Scotty Inman – Reminiscin’ (EP/digital)

February ? – David L. Taylor – Jewels In The Crown: Jake Hess & The Imperials 1963-1967 (physical book)

March 12 – Alan Kendall – Decades Of Music, Decades Of Memories: Volume One (book)

March 14 – The Lowry Vocal Band – Songs Of The Gaither Vocal Band (CD/digital)
2025 – The Singing News Sourcebook
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