Gospel releases, week 41

This week's gospel news highlights a mix of historical reflections and recent milestones. Notable among them is Kirk Franklin's latest collaboration with GloRilla, which secures his tenth No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. Other features explore enduring legacies, from Bob Dylan’s influential early recordings to rare group performances involving The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind & Fire, and El DeBarge. The week also revisits pivotal moments in country and jazz, including Willie Nelson’s first No. 1 hit and Eva Cassidy’s posthumous jazz collection.

1. 01

   Bob Dylan

   3 Bob Dylan Songs From 1965 That Changed Songwriting as We Know It

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Bob Dylan

   Remembering When a Bob Dylan Album Featured a Budding Superstar on Backing Vocals in 1976

   Oct 11 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Kirk Franklin, GloRilla

   Kirk Franklin’s GloRilla Collab ‘This Time’ Becomes His Record-Extending 10th Hot Gospel Songs No. 1

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   The Isley Brothers, Earth, Wind & Fire, El DeBarge

   Lost Gem: The time that The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind & Fire and El DeBarge quietly teamed on a classic

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Eva Cassidy

   Eva Cassidy jazz legacy mined in upcoming collection

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Willie Nelson, Roy Acuff, Hank Williams

   51 Years Ago, Willie Nelson Earned His First No. 1 Hit With a Classic Tearjerker Previously Recorded by Roy Acuff and Hank Williams

   Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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