NEWS NUGGETS
Brian Free announced the departure of Jake Anglin from his trio Assurance. Baritone singers interested in auditioning for the open spot are asked to send 2 or 3 songs, a bio, and a photo by email to brianfreemusic@comcast.net or by regular mail to PO Box 26, Winston, GA 30187.
A Riverview, Michigan-based trio that has been billed as “Brian, Jack and Jamey” in recent months announced the group will be known as Salvation’s Song going forward.
Daywind Publishing announced the addition of Adina Bowman to their roster of songwriters.
The Palmetto State Quartet announced its return. Former group members Woody Beatty, Brian Beatty, and Rick Fair will be joined by Anthony Roberts in this version. The group name has been dormant since it was retired twelve years ago by then owner Larry Strickland.
Chris Blue, winner of the 2017 season of NBC’s The Voice, donated artifacts from that experience to the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday. The artifacts will be in the museum’s permanent collection.
Daniel Mount announced he will relaunch his website Southern Gospel Journal in January. Mount’s site was a popular blog from 2006 to 2014, but this time around, the format will be a podcast. Mount plans to highlight artists as well as individuals who work behind the scenes in Southern Gospel music.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please pray for Southern Gospel DJ Randall Hamm who is recovering from a heart attack and subsequent surgery for a pacemaker. Hamm posted a message on Wednesday thanking his family and friends for quickly getting him the help he needed.
NEW RELEASES
There are no new releases this week.
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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.
January 1 – Jonathan Wilburn – Jesus Can (CD/digital)
January 30 – Tribute Quartet – Forever (USB/CD)
February 2026 – Evan Bradford – The Kingsmen: Then And Now (documentary film)
March 24 – Mary Beth Chapman and Steven Curtis Chapman – Still Here: (book)
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