NEWS NUGGETS

The Arkansas-based Kinsmen Quartet announced the retirement of bass singer Gerald Williams. Williams has logged 78 years singing gospel music, most notably with The Melody Boys, a group he managed for many years. The SGMA Hall Of Fame member recently turned 93 years old.

The Perrys announced they will be handling concert booking in-house going forward. Promoters, pastors and event organizers interested in scheduling The Perrys are encouraged to contact the group directly at 615 880 9360. 

Singing News announced the hire of Christine J. Scott whose title will be Client Services Manager. 

Tammy Dunaway announced the launch of Firefly Records, a label with a primary focus of developing young recording artists. Family Music Group will handle radio service, promotion, and industry press releases for the new label.

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards were presented earlier this week. The television broadcast will air tonight on TBN at 7:30 PM and 10:00 PM EDT. Encore broadcasts will air next Friday, October 16th, again at 7:30 and 10:00 PM. Special tributes will be presented honoring the lives of both Richard Smallwood and Dolly Parton. Click HERE to view the online Dove Awards Pre-Telecast starting at 5:00 PM tonight. 

REMEMBERING

Former Ron Blackwood Quartet and Heartland Boys bass singer Brent Fredricks passed away last Saturday, October 3. A memorial service for Fredricks will be held tomorrow in Ottawa, Kansas.

NEW RELEASES

Click HERE to sample new albums released in October.
Click HERE to sample 2026 Christmas releases.

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)

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 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)