Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Deitrick Haddon, Karen Clark Sheard, Tasha Cobbs, and more:

Hot Shot:  Jonathan McReynolds Reveals New Album Cover & Release Date

The long-awaited sophomore album from one of gospel’s biggest new stars – Jonathan McReynolds – is set to hit shelves on September 18th.

Titled ‘Life Music:  Stage Two,’ the album was kicked off by ‘Gotta Have You’ and ‘Pressure’ (seen below).  Get into it!

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New Song:  Virtue – ‘Walk It Out’

After blasting back onto gospel charts with their comeback single ‘You Are’ (Testimony:  Reloaded), sister trio Virtue are set to continue to move back to the top with new single ‘Walk It Out.‘

Via GP:

The industry has been buzzing about the return of one of gospel music’s most successful sister acts for some time. Virtue has just released their latest single, “Walk It Out!”

It’s an upbeat urban gospel groove featuring the trio’s signature vocals. “Walk It Out” will be on Virtue’s upcoming album, Fearless, in stores this Fall.

Take a listen to “Walk It Out” below!

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Hot Shot:  Tasha Cobbs Unlocks New Album Cover & Tracklist

August 21st will mark the long awaited release of ‘One Place Live’ – the sophomore release from Grammy & Stellar winning gospel songstress Tasha Cobbs.

Delivered courtesy of Motown Gospel, the album is kicked off by the #1 single ‘Jesus Saves’ (seen below) and follows her megahit debut album ‘Grace’ (which features the songs ‘Break Every Chain’ and ‘For Your Glory’).

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New Song:  Deitrick Haddon – ‘Restore Me Again’

Deitrick Haddon is back! Get the deets, courtesy of our friends at TGG below:

The gifted singer-songwriter is gearing up for the release of his new single “Restore Me Again”, and took to social networks to unveil the single artwork. The new single is lifted from Haddon’s forthcoming LP that is slated to be released October 16, 2015.

“Restore Me Again” is scheduled to hit digital music outlets on August 7th. Peep its freshly unwrapped cover above and get a preview of the song below…

Pre-order “Restore Me Again” here!

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Karen Clark Sheard Releases New Album ‘Destined To Win’

Fans of gospel icon Karen Clark Sheard got their hands on her newest release, ‘Destined To Win,’ on July 17th.  And, as her success on iTunes’ gospel charts reveals, they’ll ensure the album lives up to its titling.

Skyrocketing to the #2 spot upon its release, the album – supported by lead singles ‘My Words Have Power’ and the Grammy-nominated ‘Sunday AM’ – features appearances from Faith Evans, Donald Lawrence, & more.

Check out the full track listing:

1. The Who Doesn’t Matter (feat. Faith Evans)
2. Destined To Win
3. The Resurrection
4. Sunday AM
5. Only Call on Jesus
6. My Words Have Power (feat. Donald Lawrence & The Co.)
7. Already Looking Better
8. The Worst is Over
9. My God Is Big
10. We Acknowledge You

Bonus Tracks on Walmart exclusive version:

1. Where Jesus Is Part I feat. Kim McFarland
2. Where Jesus Is Part II feat. The Clark Sisters
3. Where Jesus Is Part III feat. Kierra Sheard

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