Gospel music news 2018

Here are some notable news stories and events in the gospel music industry for 2018:

Awards and Nominations

• The 60th Annual Grammy Awards took place on January 28, 2018, with gospel music categories including Best Gospel Performance/Song, Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and Best Roots Gospel Album.
• The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on October 16, 2018, recognizing excellence in Christian music.
• The 32nd Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards took place on March 24, 2018, honoring outstanding achievements in gospel music.

New Music Releases

• Tasha Cobbs Leonard released her highly anticipated album "Heart. Passion. Pursuit." in August 2018, featuring the hit single "This Is a Move."
• Travis Greene released his third studio album "Broken Record" in September 2018, featuring the hit single "Broken Record."
• Koryn Hawthorne released her debut album "Unstoppable" in August 2018, featuring the hit single "Won't He Do It."
• Brian Courtney Wilson released his seventh studio album "A Great Work" in September 2018, featuring the hit single "A Great Work."

Touring and Live Performances

• The "Worship Night in America" tour, featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Travis Greene, and others, took place in March and April 2018.
• The "The Gospel According to Jazz" tour, featuring Kirk Whalum and others, took place in June and July 2018.
• The "Gospel Music Festival" took place in July 2018 in Detroit, Michigan, featuring performances by Marvin Sapp, Tye Tribbett, and others.

Industry News

• In January 2018, it was announced that gospel music legend Andraé Crouch had passed away at the age of 72.
• In February 2018, it was announced that gospel music legend Edwin Hawkins had passed away at the age of 74.
• In March 2018, it was announced that gospel music legend Dottie Rambo had passed away at the age of 74.
• In June 2018, it was announced that gospel music legend George Beverly Shea had passed away at the age of 104.

Other News

• In January 2018, it was announced that the Gospel Music Association (GMA) had launched a new initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the Christian music industry.
• In February 2018, it was announced that the Stellar Awards had partnered with TV One to air the awards show on the network for the first time.
• In March 2018, it was announced that the Gospel Music Heritage Month had been established to recognize the contributions of gospel music to American culture.

These are just a few of the many news stories and events that took place in the gospel music industry in 2018.