NEWS NUGGETS

Last Saturday at the Singing In The Smokies event in Bryson City, NC, the Kingsmen Quartet introduced Harold Reed as their next tenor singer, replacing Thomas Nalley. Reed is a familiar face, having previously traveled with the Kingsmen from 2007 to 2011.

Master’s Voice announced the addition of Thomas Nalley who will run sound for the group. Nalley most recently sang tenor with the Kingsmen Quartet.

StowTown Records announced the addition of the Down East Boys to their artist roster. The group’s first release on the StowTown label is expected in September.

StowTown Records announced the launch of a new label imprint called Mountclear Jazz. Their goal is to produce music in the tradition of the Brentwood Jazz label of the past. A single “In the Presence of Jehovah” released today featuring Kris Crunk, Gabriel Bello, and Dave Cleveland.

REMEMBERING

Carolina Gospel Association co-founder and past president Wayne Hardin passed away on July 4 at the age of 93. Hardin was also the co-founder of Southern Gospel radio station WGMA in Spindale, North Carolina. A memorial service for Hardin is being held in Rutherfordton, North Carolina as this article goes to press.

NEW RELEASES

July 1 – The Blythe Family – Back To The Cross (CD/digital)

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UPCOMING RELEASES

Dates listed here typically reflect official release dates for retail and/or online outlets. Dates titles become available direct from the artists may differ.

July 18 – The Inspirations – Up Above The World So High (CD/digital)

July 25 – Jordan Smith – The People’s Hymnal: Live Concert Performances (DVD)

August 1 – McKamey Legacy – Holding To Truth (CD/digital)

August 1 – Steve Ladd – The Trouble With Me (EP)

August 15 – Mark Bishop – Grandkids (EP/digital)

August 15 – Ronnie Booth & The Blackwood Brothers – Together: A Gospel Tribute to the King (CD/digital)

August 29 – Gaither Vocal Band – Then Came The Morning (DVD/CD/digital)

August 29 – The Chuck Wagon Gang – Made To Live Forever (CD/digital)

September ? – Down East Boys – Christmas project – title TBA

2025 – The Singing News Sourcebook

Date? – Guardians – Where Healing Happens (CD/digital)

Date? – Various Artists – Songs I Grew Up Singing: Songs of Lanny Wolfe (DVD)

Date? – Adam Crabb – Title TBD (CD/digital)

Date? – Various Artists – Tribute to Dottie Rambo (CD/digital)