NEWS NUGGETS

The Guardians Quartet announced the addition of baritone singer Dale Forbes. Forbes sang with the Singing Americans years ago and most recently performed with Port City Quartet. He replaces Scott Mullins who left to join Greater Vision a few weeks ago.

Tony Griffith has been named Executive Tour Director for the upcoming America 250 Tour, a nationwide celebration marking the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The tour promises to hold events in all 50 US states during 2026. 

The LeFevre Quartet celebrated their 20th anniversary with a special concert last Saturday, July 19.

REMEMBERING

Hayes Family matriarch Lucy Hayes passed away on July 21. A celebration of life service will be held for Hayes on Tuesday, July 29 in Boone, North Carolina.

Jack Bagwell passed away on July 21. Bagwell sang with the Palmetto State Quartet for 45 years from 1952 to 1997. A funeral service for Bagwell was held earlier today in Piedmont, South Carolina. 

NEW RELEASES

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

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

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.

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

August 15 – Mark Bishop – Grandkids (EP/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)

August 29 – Steve Ladd – The Trouble With Me (EP/digital)

September 26 – Gene McDonald – Forgiven And Free (DVD/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)