Singing News Top 10 Southern Gospel Songs of 2007

New Haven Records and the Singing News Magazine continue a tradition of excellence by compiling the best of the best in Southern Gospel Music. As the largest selling and most popular consumer magazine in Christian Music, the Singing News Magazine polls over 250,000 fans to determine the top ten songs in the Southern Gospel genre. As in previous years, this timeless collection will prove to be a Southern Gospel fan favorite and top seller. The current top ten songs by the original artists make this a collector’s “must have” album in 2007.

The Goodmans Live In Texas DVD

New Haven Records invites you to take a journey back in time with the family that has taken Gospel Music into the homes and hearts of millions throughout the world.  The Goodman’s broke new ground in Gospel Music with their no classic “grab a note and hang on” endings creating their own unique sound. From Sam’s emceeing and Howard’s piano playing to Rusty’s songwriting and Vestal’s hairdos and white handkerchiefs, their high-energy stage performance is captured in this rare 1974 concert footage live from Arlington, Texas.  Bonus Footage includes original members of the Goodman Family Band, Eddie Crook, and Aaron Wilburn and Rick Goodman take a stroll down memory lane with never-before told stories and memories.

Chicago Mass Choir - Just Having Church Live

Chicago Mass Choir – Just Having Church LIVE, is an unforgettable experience that captures the powerful spirit of Gospel Choir Music. The latest project from the Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award nominated group is their most impressive to date. The Chicago Mass Choir uses their unique gift to deliver a strong message with an incredible blend of traditional gospel and modern worship.

Gold City - Revival

New!  New Haven Records is honored to bring you the exciting new release from Gold City – Revival featuring the hit single “Truth Is Marching On”.   “Revival” is co-produced by the renowned Michael Sykes, known for his work with the Gaither Vocal Band, Oak Ridge Boys and The Martins.  The result is an album that is full of the power and creativity that fueled their biggest hits songs like “Midnight Cry,” I’m Not Giving Up” and “It’s Still The Cross.”  This new single is just the tip of the iceberg of what to expect from “Revival.”  There’s hardly an award that Gold City hasn’t won – more than once.  And yet the zeal in which Gold City’s fans embrace and follow them from city to city is simply unparalleled in Gospel music.  For a quarter of a century, Gold City delivered an always unique, identifiable sound that has kept them at the very forefront of Gospel music.  Now their arrival at New Haven Records promises to take the group yet another full step forward.   .  

“…A quartet that will go toe to toe with the best quartets in the history of Gospel music.” – Les Butler, Singing News

“I sense that this is going to be a monumental project for Gold City, they are on fire!” – Michael Sykes, Co -Producer

“Best singing, best song selection, best production in years.” – Jim Black, Solid Gospel Radio Network

Joshua’s Troop – JT3

New!  New Haven Records is excited to bring you JT3, the latest from Joshua’s Troop. This is an innovative and brilliant project in a genre that continues to grow in popularity.  Their youthful talent and spirituality have the ability to connect to people of all ages. “JT3” is the must-have Gospel Choir CD of the year.

Their message is that you can be young, have fun, and praise God.  Their mission is to gather young people to do work for the Master.  Originating from Chicago, IL, Joshua’s Troop consists of more than 30 young people that range in age from 16 to 22 years old.  Blending Praise & Worship with Contemporary Gospel Choir Music, Joshua’s Troop proves to be a vocally experienced group beyond their youthful years. 

“JT3” is produced by Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award nominee Percy Gray, Jr., (New Direction, Chicago Mass Choir) and Jarel Gray (New Direction) of the respected Joshua’s Troop’s “JT3” is an innovative and brilliant project in a genre that continues to grow in popularity.  GrayBoyz Productions.  In 2005, Joshua’s Troop was a finalist for Contemporary Choir of the Year at the Stellar Awards.  Since then, they have worked tirelessly to produce their third and finest production of their career.

Southern Gospel’s 15 All-Time Favorites

New Release!  New Haven Records has built a reputation for producing some of the best Southern Gospel compilations in the industry.  Southern Gospel’s 15 All-Time Favorites tops the standard with hits from the Cathedrals (We Shall See Jesus), The Crabb Family (Through the Fire), The Oak Ridge Boys (Jesus Is Coming Soon), Gold City (Midnight Cry) and more.  This collection not only includes hits from the past, it also features the best songs of today.  Never before has this eclectic collection of award-winning songs found it’s way onto one CD. 

Lemmie Battles – You're Looking At A Miracle

NEW! Chicago Mass Choir’s Lemmie Battles is back with her very impressive sophomore release You’re Looking At A Miracle, quickly establishing herself as one of a handful of female singers who can match unrivaled on-stage enthusiasm with an equally unrivaled voice.  In the tradition of Shirley Caesar, Arethea Franklin and Albertina Walker, Battles’ driving stage presence and powerful vocal performances make her one of the rising stars of Gospel music.  That’s why Battles has been selected to sing with many of the top names of Gospel music, and why her first major label recording (“Let’s Have A Good Time”) became one of the best selling gospel releases of 2003.  Now Lemmie brings us her best songs in this new project that will please her fans and create lots of new ones.  Recorded live in Chicago, Lemmie shares her faith and testimony of her love for the Lord.  With 12 outstanding fresh new songs such as the title track “You’re Looking At A Miracle“  as well as the two new singles “Jesus Is All We Need” and “Call Him Anytime”, she shares her trials and joys of the past couple of years and encourages everyone to trust God in all circumstances.

The Imperials – Classic Hits

NEW! When The Imperials hit the music scene more than four decades ago, they had a sound that immediately changed the entire Gospel music world.  Over the course of their 40 album releases, The Imperials launched the careers of 18 different singers, to say nothing of the countless other performers who toured with them all over the world.  Members included Gary McSpadden, Armond Morales, Joe Moscheo, Terry Blackwood, Sherman Andrus, David Will, Jim Murray, Jonathan Pierce and of course Russ Taff…to name a few.  

Though their endless string of radio hits — including 14 number one singles — span almost every musical style, it’s The Imperials’ original, traditional Gospel style that they are best known for today. You don’t have to be a fan of Gospel music to recognize and remember many of The Imperials’ biggest hits. But for the millions who have followed them over the decades, the songs featured on their Gospel Legacy Series defines not just The Imperials’ best songs — but the best, most memorable, and most loved moments in Gospel music history.

Kevin Davidson and the Voices - Overflow

New! Kevin Davidson & The Voices are back with the most impressive project of their career. From the very first song we are reminded why they are one of the most acclaimed gospel choirs in America today. Recorded live in Memphis TN. before impassioned fans and friends, OVERFLOW delivers ministry, praise &

BLUEGRASS TOP 20 GOSPEL SONGS OF THE CENTURY

New! Bluegrass Top 20 Gospel Songs of the Century. This comprehensive collection has been specially compiled from surveyed Bluegrass DJ program directors across the country to give honor to some of the greatest Bluegrass Gospel songs ever recorded by such legendary artists as Bill Monroe, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Ricky Skaggs, The

Gospel’s Top 20 – Songs Of The Century Volume 2

Gospel Music has been and continues to be a major influence and inspiration for artists in all genres of music. New Haven Records released Gospel’s Top Twenty Songs of the Century in 2001. It featured Gospel’s top artists and songs considered to be among the best from the 20th century. Gospel’s most respected patrons (including music historians, DJs, and retailers) were surveyed and their song selections compiled. Ultimately, the most difficult part of the process was