NEWS TIDBITS & UPCOMING RELEASES WEEK OF AUGUST 17TH
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS:
NEWS:
The nominees for the 46th Annual Dove Awards have been announced! Follow the link to see which SG Artists were nominated: http://www.singingnews.com/news/southern-gospel-artists-nominated-for-46th-annual-gma-dove-awards/
Wayne Haun To Host “Southern Gospel Today” on Solid Gospel. “Southern Gospel Today” launches on Monday, August 17, 2015 and will run from 2 – 6 P.M., Monday thru Friday every week!
IMC Concerts have announced many brand new dates for The Brotherhood Tour, featuring well-known Southern Gospel groups, The Booth Brothers and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. For tour dates and ticket information, visit http://www.imcconcerts.com/tour.php?id=123
The McKameys have announced that after 28 years of traveling with the group, Roger Fortner will be coming off the road to return to the studio.
PRAYER REQUEST:
Claude Hopper has suffered a small stroke. The following is from the press release.
August 15, 2015 - Statement From Dean Hopper
"Last evening, while on tour in Frankfort, KY, my father, Claude Hopper, suffered a small stroke. He was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Hospital where he has spent the last 18 hours. Connie, who is by his side now, is blessed to announce that his speech and word formations were the only areas affected. We greatly appreciate your continual prayers for a speedy recovery."
All scheduled concerts will proceed.
UPCOMING RELEASES:
August 21 – Alabama – Angels Among Us: Hymns And Gospel Favorites (DVD)
August 28 – Michael English – Worship (CD)
September 4 – Mark Trammell Quartet – Rewind (CD)
September 11 – David Phelps – Freedom (DVD)
September 11 – Jim Hendricks – Rocky Top: Peace In The Valley (CD)
September 11 – Various Artists – 30 Country Mountain Hymns (CD)
September 18 – Jason Crabb – Whatever The Road (CD)
September 25 – The Collingsworth Family – That Day Is Coming (CD)
September 25 – Stan Whitmire – He Leadeth Me (CD)
September 25 – Various Artists – CCM United Presents We Will Stand (CD/DVD)
October 2 – The Kingdom Heirs – A New Look (CD)
October 2- Perrys – Sing (CD)
October 2- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound- Happy People Deluxe Edition (CD)
October 9 – Gaither Vocal Band – Christmas Collection (CD)
October 9 – Jim Hendricks – Rocky Top: Country Christmas (CD)
October 9 – Mark Lowry – How We Love (CD)
October 9 – Bill & Gloria Gaither with Their Homecoming Friends – Christmas Favorites (CD)
October 16 – Gordon Mote – Hymns And Songs Of Inspiration (CD)
October 23 – Jimmy Fortune – Hits & Hymns (CD/DVD)
No firm release date – The Bowling Family – TBD (CD)
No firm release date – Nelons – TBD (CD)
No firm release date – Wilburn & Wilburn – TBD (CD)