Gospel Music Association Hosts Easter Livestream Celebration Featuring Top Artists

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) presented a special livestream event titled "GMA Easter Celebration" on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. The celebration featured performances from acclaimed artists including Brooke Ligertwood, Benjamin William Hastings, KB, and Passion. Filmed at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., the event aimed to honor the Easter story and the message of hope, and was available for streaming throughout Holy Week exclusively on gospelmusic.org/easter. In other gospel music news for April 2026, Horizon Records announced the signing of the family gospel group The Hyssongs, who will release their debut single "Good News Savior" on May 1, 2026. The group, celebrating 30 years in music ministry, is recognized for their unique sound incorporating brass instruments and having received multiple Singing News Fan Awards and SGNScoops Diamond awards. Nigerian worship leader Sinach released her latest single "Eyes of Love" featuring Nech, continuing her mission of spreading messages of faith and hope. Contemporary gospel artist Trent Gaddison also released his new single "No Fear," inspired by Psalm 23:4. Apple Music's "Gospel Hits 2026" playlist, updated weekly, features contemporary gospel artists such as Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tye Tribbett, Ricky Dillard, Jonathan McReynolds, CeCe Winans, and Pastor Mike Jr. The Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs for April 2026 was published on April 5, with "That's Who He Is" by 11th Hour ranking first.