NEWS NUGGETS

The National Quartet Convention wraps up tomorrow in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Clayton Inman, Clarke Beasley, Conrad Cook, and Phil Cross were formally inducted into the SGMA Hall of Fame on Tuesday during an afternoon showcase at the National Quartet Convention. The SGMA is selling limited edition commemorative coins to honor each of the inductees. The coins are $40 each, or $140 for a set of four.

The Singing News Fan Awards were presented on Wednesday during an afternoon showcase at the National Quartet Convention. Click HERE to view past and present winners dating back to 1970.

New Day Records announced they have added the Ledbetter Brothers to their roster of recording artists.

The Pine Ridge Boys are seeking a baritone to join the South Carolina-based group. Jamie Farmer is stepping down in mid-October. Those interested should send a short bio along with recordings of your singing, preferably including at least one live recording, to info@pineridgeboys.com

NEW RELEASES

Click HERE to sample new albums released in September.
Click HERE to sample new albums released in October.

September 28 – The Edwards Family – Even Till The End (digital)

October 2 – Charles Billingsley – Replay (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.

October 5 – The Guardians Quartet – The Ones You Loved The Most (CD)

October 9 – Janet Paschal – The Journey (CD/digital)

October 9 – Gaither Gospel Series – Christmas Collection (CD/digital?)

October 16 – The Sound – Christmas Live (LP/CD/digital)

October 16 – Greater Vision – Timeless Hymns: Premier Edition (Double LP – adds four bonus songs)

October 16 – Greater Vision – Timeless Hymns (CD)

October 30 – The Collingsworth Family – Christmas By Candlelight (CD/DVD/digital)

October 30 – The Oak Ridge Boys – Buried Treasures (CD/gold vinyl/digital)

October 30 – The Hyssongs – We’ve Got A Song To Sing (CD/digital)

November 6 – Mark Wills – Grand Ole Revival (CD/streaming)

November 20 – The Rogers Family – Let’s Sing A Song About Jesus (CD/digital)

December 31 – Tribute Quartet – Quartet Tribute, Volume Four (CD)

???? – Mark Trammell Quartet – Keep Telling (CD)

???? – Gold City – to be titled (17-song retrospective album)

January ?? – The Perrys – What God Does

???? – Ally Jones – Welcome Home (CD/USB)