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Bethel Music Kicks Off 2026 U.S. Tour, Gospel Charts Feature New Releases

Grammy-nominated Bethel Music is launching the first leg of its 2026 U.S. Tour beginning April 19 in Seattle, with additional stops in Los Angeles and Dallas. Meanwhile, the gospel music charts are seeing fresh entries, with Jonathan McReynolds' 'Closer' featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard climbing the BGospel Top 50. Nigerian worship leader Sinach also released her new single 'Eyes of Love' in April 2026.

Bethel Music Kicks Off 2026 U.S. Tour, Gospel Charts Feature New Releases
Source:Gospel Music Association

Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning Bethel Music is kicking off the first leg of its 2026 U.S. Tour on April 19 in Seattle, Washington. The tour, titled "The Bethel Music 2026 Tour," will also include performances at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles and the House of Blues in Dallas. A second leg of the tour is planned for October, with international dates in Canada, Asia, and Europe scheduled for March, April, May, and October.

Bethel Music, known for worship anthems that have become staples in churches worldwide, continues to be one of the most influential forces in contemporary Christian and gospel music. The 2026 tour is expected to draw large crowds of worship music fans across the country.

On the gospel music charts, Jonathan McReynolds' song "Closer" featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard entered the BGospel Magazine Top 50 Live chart at position 40 for the week of March 27 to April 2, 2026. McReynolds, known for his thoughtful and soulful approach to gospel music, continues to be one of the genre's most respected voices.

Nigerian worship leader Sinach released her latest single, "Eyes of Love," featuring Nech, in April 2026. Sinach, who is best known for her global worship anthem "Way Maker," continues to expand her musical ministry with new releases that blend African rhythms with contemporary gospel sounds.

The Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs for April 2026 was also published, with "That's Who He Is" by 11th Hour holding the top position. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) hosted an Easter Livestream Celebration on April 1, featuring artists including Brooke Ligertwood, Benjamin William Hastings, KB, and Passion, drawing hundreds of thousands of online viewers during Holy Week.

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