Home » Blog Entries » Christian Music News Roundup #1 (11/16/18)
News
- Kurt Kaiser passed away on Monday. He wrote 300 songs, including “Pass it On” and “Oh, How He Loves You and Me.” He also helped launch Word Music, a long-running powerhouse in the Christian Music industry.
- Darlene Zschech released a memoir, The Golden Thread, recounting her 2013 battle with cancer. Zschech wrote the popular ’90s worship song “Shout to the Lord.”
- The documentary Russ Taff: I Still Believe played in over 700 movie theaters in a limited October 30 release. It recounts the career of Russ Taff and his battle with alcoholism. Taff is a solo artist and former member of The Imperials and the Gaither Vocal Band.
New Releases
Tomorrow
- Casting Crowns: Only Jesus
- Kristin Scott Benson (with Wayne Benson): O Holy Night (Single)
- Love & the Outcome: These Are the Days (Deluxe)
- Marc Martel: Christmastime Is Here EP
- NEEDTOBREATHE: Acoustic Live Vol. 1
- Reach City Worship: Nothing Else Matters Vol. 1
- Shane & Shane: A Worship Initiative Christmas
Earlier This Month
- Gold City: Hope For the Journey (Nov. 2)
- Russ Taff: Believe (Nov. 2)
Next Friday
- Brian Free & Assurance: Christmas
- The Nelons: A Winter Carol
- Unspoken: Just Call Me Jesus EP
#1 On the Charts
- CCM (Billboard): “You Say” (Lauren Daigle)
- CCM streaming (Billboard): “You Say” (Lauren Daigle)
- CCM streaming (Spotify): “Rescue” (Lauren Daigle)
- Southern Gospel radio (Singing News): “Rolled Back Stone” (Greater Vision)
- Amazon sales: Look Up Child (Lauren Daigle)
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