NEWS NUGGETS

The Channing Eleton Family announced the group will be known as Eleton House going forward. The change comes as the family is preparing to release a new album of music.

The Kingsmen Quartet announced a documentary film will be released in 2026 to commemorate the group’s 70th anniversary. Evan Bradford is heading up the project.

Daywind Music Publishing announced the addition of Shane Dunlap to their family of songwriters.

Gordon Mote was featured during the Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial Celebration on Tuesday, August 12. Mote has performed previously on the Opry stage with other recording artists, but Tuesday was his debut as a featured solo artist.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland announced members of Imperials who sang with Elvis (studio and/or stage) will be inducted to the Graceland Legends program in a ceremony happening today. Terry Blackwood, Greg Gordon, Armond Morales, Joe Moscheo, Jim Murray, Roger Wiles, Jake Hess, Sherrill Neilson, Gary McSpadden, and Henry Slaughter will also be added to the Graceland Legends exhibit at Graceland.

The Gospel Music Association announced the Gaither Vocal Band, Lauren Daigle, Fred Hammond w/The Choir Room, and Josiah Queen will perform at the 56th Dove Awards show on October 7th in Nashville, Tennessee. Presenters include John Crist, Sadie Robertson Huff, David & Tamela Mann, and Chris Tomlin. More performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. 

NEW RELEASES

August 15 – Mark Bishop – Grandkids (EP/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.

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)

October 10 – The Kingdom Heirs – Fortieth Anniversary (digital)

October 10 – Wintley Phipps – A Symphonic Tribute To The Songs Of Bill & Gloria Gaither (CD/digital)

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

Fall – Joseph Habedank – The Great Adventure: A Tribute To Steven Curtis Chapman (CD/digital)

???? 2025 – Gold City – Hope In A Manger (CD/digital)

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)