Gospel music news 2017

Here are some notable news stories and events in the gospel music industry for 2017:

Awards and Nominations

• The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards took place on October 17, 2017, with Lauren Daigle winning Song of the Year and Worship Album of the Year.
• The 59th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 12, 2017, saw gospel music categories, including Best Gospel Performance/Song and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
• The Stellar Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in gospel music, took place on January 15, 2017, with winners including Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, and Kirk Franklin.

New Music Releases

• Tasha Cobbs Leonard released her debut solo album, "Heart. Passion. Pursuit.", in August 2017, featuring the hit single "This Is a Move".
• Travis Greene released his third studio album, "The Hill", in September 2017, featuring the hit single "Made a Way".
• CeCe Winans released her 12th solo album, "Let Them Fall in Love", in February 2017, featuring the hit single "Never Have to Be Alone".
• Kirk Franklin released his 13th studio album, "Falling Off the Reel", in September 2017, featuring the hit single "Intercession".

Touring and Live Performances

• The "How Great Is Our God" tour, featuring Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, and Rend Collective, kicked off in April 2017 and ran through October.
• The "Worship Night in America" tour, featuring Chris Tomlin, Hillsong United, and Phil Wickham, took place in March and April 2017.
• The "Tasha Cobbs Leonard: Heart. Passion. Pursuit." tour, featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Travis Greene, kicked off in September 2017 and ran through November.

Industry News

• In January 2017, gospel music legend Andraé Crouch passed away at the age of 72.
• In March 2017, gospel music icon Edwin Hawkins passed away at the age of 74.
• In August 2017, gospel music industry veteran and founder of Verity Records, Bernice Mitchell, passed away at the age of 72.

Other Notable Events

• The Gospel Music Association (GMA) launched its "Gospel Music Heritage Month" initiative in October 2017, celebrating the rich history and legacy of gospel music.
• The National Gospel Music Association (NGMA) held its annual convention in June 2017, featuring workshops, panels, and performances.

These are just a few of the many news stories and events that took place in the gospel music industry in 2017.