NewsNuggets: 4-4-25

by | Apr 4, 2025 | News

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The Georgia House of Representatives recently passed Resolution HR 692: “honoring the lives and legacy of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler of The Nelons and commending Autumn Nelon Streetman.” Click HERE to read the entire resolution.

The Southern Gospel Music Association announced that former Keystone/Rebels/Stamps/Kingsmen pianist Nick Bruno will be inducted into their Hall Of Fame this fall. Since leaving the road, Bruno has worked as a record producer and served as a mentor to many up-and-coming artists. He is also the author of the book The Gospel Music Truth. Click HERE to view the announcement on Facebook.

The Southern Gospel Music Association announced that former Prophets baritone and 59-year veteran lead singer of the Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen will be inducted into their Hall Of Fame this fall. Allen was surprised by the announcement last night during a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Click HERE to view the announcement on Facebook. 

PRAYER REQUEST

Please keep former Garry Jones in your prayers as he battles cancer. Jones formerly played piano for Gold City, managed his own quartet, and now works as a record producer. Click HERE if you would like to contribute to a GoFundMe account Gold City has set up to assist with Jones’ medical bills. 


NEW RELEASES

There are no new releases this week.

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

May 2 – Gaither Gospel Series – Heavenly Love: A Southern Convention Sing-Along (DVD/CD)

 

June 7 – Pine Ridge Boys – Down Memory Lane (CD)

 

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David Bruce Murray

David Bruce Murray

David Bruce Murray is a church music director in Ellenboro, NC. He is the author of Murray's Encyclopedia Of Southern Gospel Music and the owner of both SGHistory.com and MusicScribe.com.

2 Comments

  1. NBer

    I believe Duane has been an Oak for 59 years not 69 years.

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    • David Bruce Murray

      Thanks, I thought I had fixed that before posting it.

      Reply

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