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(Nashville, TN) March 17, 2022 Godsey Media Management and the Charles Novell School of Music host the “Now What? 22 Gospel Artist Online Challenge” April 4 - 9, 2022. 6PM Central Each Evening. The “N...

The ballot for the Top 10 will appear in the May issue of Singing News. Online voting will begin on April 25, 2022.

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND joined MICHAEL W. SMITH for an epic version of his iconic hit, “Friends.” The group released the video collaboration on Friday, March 11, 2022 via their Facebook and YouTube channels. 

Abraham Productions, Inc. is pleased to announce Christian Healthcare Ministries as the Platinum Sponsor for 40 Days & 40 Nights Music Festival at the Ark Encounter and Creations Museum. The event will be held from August 2-September 10, 2022.

The past two years have been a fast track for Godsey Media Management thriving in streaming and digital marketing development. Godsey Media Management continues to grow with the addition of new staff and a new Christian Country media division, Steeple Country.

Piano Praise, Volume 1, a fan favorite recording from GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bestselling comedian Tim Lovelace, is now available on digital platforms via StowTown Records (Provident/Sony Distribution). Previously released on CD, the album’s long-awaited digital debut puts the scope of Lovelace’s keyboard virtuosity—from show-stopping selections to tender songs of quiet reflection—on full display.

SingingNewsTV was host to The Cast: Hymns & Classics, a two-hour plus event held at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lebanon, TN, Monday February 28, 2022. The event was a success by every measure.

SingingNewsTV invites you to experience your favorite hymns and classic songs sung by some of your favorite singers. The Cast: Hymns and Classics is an exciting concert event on February 28, 2022 at 6 PM Central/7 PM Eastern live from Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lebanon, TN. The concert will be simulcast on SingingNewsTV free to subscribers or as a pay-per-view item.

Martin Cook, one of Southern Gospel Music's all-time legends, gained his angel's wings and was promoted to Heaven, today, February 23, at 4:50 p.m. from the home of his youngest son, Michael Cook, in Washington, GA. He was 85 years old.

Karen Peck + New River continue to make a name for themselves in Gospel music with the release of their brand-new full-length studio album, 2:22, out everywhere now.