First Baptist Church in Martin, Tennessee announced Gaither pianist Matthew Holt has joined their staff as Worship & Media Pastor. Holt will no longer be part of the Renaissance Program at Bethel University, but he will continue to record and tour with the Gaither organization.
The Kingdom Heirs have added bass guitar player Timmy Waggoner to their band. Last Saturday, they announced they will return to Dollywood in 2026 from April 18 to June 12 and again from August 4, 2026 to January 3, 2027. 2026 marks their 41st season at the popular amusement park. The group is currently on the road for their annual winter tour.
The Perrys have announced the departure of baritone singer Jason Gordon. Singers interested in auditioning for the open position are asked to submit links to video performances showcasing their vocal abilities along with a photo. Experience in driving a coach is a plus. Submissions can be emailed to: Libstuffle@me.com
The Southern Gospel Halftime Show was such a hit, the sponsors (Templeton Tours and Singing News TV) have decided to leave it available on YouTube. If you missed it during the “big game” earlier this week, you can check it out below right now!
February 13 – Jonathan Wilburn – Jesus Can (CD/digital)
February 13 – Niki Lou Savich (CD/digital)
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.
February 20 – Chosen Road – American Morning: Side A (EP)
February 27 – Sunday Drive – Rise And Shine (CD/digital)
February 27 – Gold City – Acapella Gold (digital re-issue of 1993 album)
February 27 – Kim Collingsworth – His Gift, My Story (CD/DVD)
February 2026 – Evan Bradford – The Kingsmen: Then And Now (documentary film)
March 15 (approximately) – Gold City – Acapella Gold (vinyl LP re-issue of 1993 album)
March 24 – Mary Beth Chapman and Steven Curtis Chapman – Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home (book)
March 27 – Gaither Gospel Series – I Go To The Rock
Various Artists – We Shall Behold Him: A Tribute to Dottie Rambo (vinyl)
Sunday Drive’s new album, Rise and Shine, releases Feb 27. They have artwork on their FB page.
Thanks Andrew.