The Latest Radio Report: What Your Favorite Artists Have Been Up To.

A Special Radio Report for Gospel Radio Personalities 2/22/26

Here are the latest 2026 news and ministry updates for your favorite Gospel artists:

Ricky Dillard

• New Album: In early February 2026, Dr. Ricky Dillard announced the release of a new jazz-gospel album titled “Sweet Sweet Spirit,” scheduled for February 6, 2026.
• Collaboration: The project is a collaboration with renowned bassist Ron Carter and has been in the works for about a year. It features the single “Open My Eyes” and is described as a faith-inspired effort to encourage listeners.
• Ministry: Dillard continues to emphasize his role in choir leadership and worship ministry, positioning this new release as an extension of his legacy.

Dorinda Clark-Cole

• TV Show: She has announced a new season of “The Dorinda Show” on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TCT), highlighting a special guest lineup throughout February 2026.
• Retreat: She is urging her community (affectionately called “Rosebuds and Boutonnieres”) to “save the date” for The Rose Connection Retreat, which is set to take place later in 2026.

Jason Nelson

• Theme for 2026: Bishop Jason Nelson has declared 2026 as “The Year to Emerge,” using Luke 9:1-6 as the key scripture for his global “e-Tab” family.
• International Ministry: He is part of the lineup for the Outpour 2026 revival in London, scheduled for February 27 – March 1, 2026. He will minister alongside Tye Tribbett and Jonathan Nelson under the leadership of Bishop Shawn L. Bell.
• Guest Appearance: He recently appeared as a special guest for a virtual Good News Bible study hosted by Grace Change Church.

Lisa Page Brooks

• Ministry Engagement: Pastor Lisa Page Brooks hosted a “Teachers Check-In” on January 31, 2026, highlighting her pastoral leadership.
• Recognition: She was featured by Gospel Grind Radio on February 13, 2026, as part of their Black History Month celebration.
• Personal Update: She shared a gratitude-filled update on Instagram where her team surprised her and her wife with a special prayer ceremony to seal the year ahead.

VaShawn Mitchell

• New Album: He is actively promoting his new album “SOUNDCHECK,” which was released in late 2025 to mark his 30 years in gospel music. The project features collaborations with Darius James and Dante Bowe.
• Media Appearance: He appeared on Gospel Muzik News in February 2026 to discuss the biggest challenges facing music ministry today.
• Masterclass: He was scheduled to lead a music ministry masterclass early in the year, though reports indicated it was cut off before it began.

Fred Hammond

• International Festival: Fred Hammond has been announced as a headliner for London’s first “Gospel Garden Festival,” scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Crystal Palace Bowl. He will perform alongside Kirk Franklin and Tasha Cobbs Leonard.
• Ministry Focus: He continues to focus on relationships and marriage in his ministry messages, as seen in recent social media content.

Marvin Sapp

• Ministry Leadership: He remains the senior pastor of Chosen Vessel and regularly hosts “Tuesday Night Live” broadcasts, including a recent one on February 17, 2026.
• Inspirational Messages: On social media, he has been sharing messages about “mastering the middle seasons” through discipline and clarity. His theme for 2026 is “Purpose Over Pressure.”

Donald Lawrence

• Major Production: He is headlining a high-profile revival of his work at Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series titled “REVIVAL: The Gospel According to Donald Lawrence,” opening in May 2026.
• Tribute Event: He is leading a Music & Arts Global seminar that honors gospel legend Edwin Hawkins with an international mass-choir concert. The event features Cedric Thompson as music director and guest vocalists like DeWayne Woods.

Melvin Crispell III

• Live Performance: He served as the musical guest for the Joint New Year’s Revival hosted by First Baptist Church of Glenarden International and Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in early January 2026.
• Touring: He continues to tour nationally, promoting his album “No Failure” and leading worship at events, including upcoming concerts with the Boston Symphony.

Le’Andria Johnson

• New Vision: Now 55, Le’Andria has been reshaping her ministry with a focus on personal freedom and authentic worship.
• Social Media Ministry: She launched a #LeAndriaJohnson2026 campaign on YouTube and TikTok, encouraging the church to embrace liberation from “performance” and the “works of building one’s own kingdom.” She has positioned this message as central to her current teaching.

Tamela Mann

• Milestone: Her team announced that her music catalogue has surpassed 1 Billion Streams, a major achievement she celebrated with her fans.
• Social Media: She continues to post “Sunday Affirmations” on Instagram, including a heartfelt video on February 1, 2026, that resonated widely with her followers.

Maranda Curtis

• Award: She was named one of Gospel Artist Entertainment’s Top Gospel Artists for the 2025-2026 period.
• Concert: She performed at the New Year’s Eve 2026 “Still Standing” gospel concert, delivering a live set at the Agape venue and sharing the stage with the Faithful Central Band.

Ted Winn

• Interview: In early February 2026, he was featured in a YouTube interview with author Clay Cane, discussing his ministry initiatives and activism.
• Streaming Milestone: He celebrated reaching 1 Million Spotify streams for his song “God Believes In You” in late February, highlighting the song’s enduring impact.

Sheri Jones-Moffett

• Pastoral Role: She continues to serve as the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at The City Church in Dallas.
• Duo Success: She has reunited with Ted Winn as the duo Ted & Sheri. Their comeback album “Again…” has produced the No. 1 single “You’ve Been So Faithful (Groove)” and performed well on the year-end charts.
• New Series: She announced a new ministry series at her church focused on deepening faith and community outreach.