August gospel news
Here are some notable gospel news stories from August:
- Kirk Franklin's "Long Live Love" Debuts at #1 on Billboard Gospel Albums Chart: Kirk Franklin's latest album, "Long Live Love", debuted at number one on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart, making it his 12th number one album.
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard's "Heart. Passion. Pursuit." Wins Dove Award for Gospel Album of the Year: Tasha Cobbs Leonard's album "Heart. Passion. Pursuit." won the Gospel Album of the Year award at the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
- CeCe Winans to Release New Album "Believe for It": CeCe Winans announced the release of her new album "Believe for It", which is set to drop on September 11th.
- Maranda Curtis Signs with Motown Gospel: Maranda Curtis, a rising gospel artist, signed a recording contract with Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol Christian Music Group.
- The Clark Sisters to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: The legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the music industry.
- Gospel Music Association Announces 2020 Dove Award Nominees: The Gospel Music Association announced the nominees for the 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards, with artists like Kanye West, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and for KING & COUNTRY receiving multiple nominations.
- Israel Houghton and Adrienne Bailon Welcome Baby Boy: Israel Houghton and Adrienne Bailon welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Gabriel, in August.
- Donnie McClurkin's "A Different Song" Debuts at #1 on Billboard Gospel Songs Chart: Donnie McClurkin's single "A Different Song" debuted at number one on the Billboard Gospel Songs chart, making it his 10th number one single.
These are just a few of the notable gospel news stories from August. I hope you found this helpful!