The Legendary Whispers Drop Gospel Reissue with Remixes
The Legendary Whispers Drop Gospel Reissue with Remixes and Previously Unreleased Material
The Whispers, iconic R&B vocal group, are reissuing their 2010 gospel album “Thankful” as “Thankful: The Compilation” on December 12, 2025, featuring remastered tracks, remixes, and unreleased material. The album pays tribute to late members Walter Scott and Nick Caldwell, with an intro by surviving members Wallace Scott and Leaveil Degree. Produced by Fred Hammond, the album includes hits like “For Thou Art with Me” and “Praise His Holy Name,” with remixes by Maurice Joshua. The Whispers, formed in 1963, have a storied career with numerous chart-topping hits and accolades, including GRAMMY® nominations and induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
Pew New Religion In America Study Out
Religious faith in America is holding steady after years of decline. That’s according to a new report from the Pew Research Center, which found about 70-percent of Americans say they identify with a religion since 2020. Pew also says young Americans remain less religious than their parents or grandparents, with 55-percent claiming a religion. The “nones” — the Americans claiming no faith — nearly doubled in size from 2007 to 2022, from 16-to-31-percent.
GMA Dove Awards Return To Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena For 2026 After Banner Year
The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place on Oct. 6th, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets for the event will be available to the public starting on Dec. 15. The Music City Fan Experience package offers a range of exclusive events, including a night of worship at the Ryman Auditorium, a riverboat lunch cruise with performances, and premium seating at the awards show. At the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, Brandon Lake received five awards, including Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Forrest Frank was named Artist of the Year, Leanna Crawford won New Artist of the Year, and CeCe Winans took home two awards, including Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year.
