New Music Friday · October 2, 2026

It’s a big Friday for Gospel.

Jovonta Patton brings the choir back, and Tauren Wells delivers his first live album. Set Apart And Chosen rounded up the releases you need on your playlist this weekend.

This week’s picks.

Two releases leading this Friday

Featured releases.

What to play first this weekend

Choir Music

Jovonta Patton
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Six-time Billboard No. 1 artist Jovonta Patton returns to his roots with Choir Music, available now on all digital outlets. The album brings together a powerhouse lineup: Le’Andria Johnson, Melvin Crispell III, Vincent Bohanan, Mark Ellis Jr. of Ablaze, Montrae Tisdale, Lillian Lloyd, Shantell Hankerson, Jonathan Johnson, Jahdiyah Steele and more.

It is already making noise, landing the cover of a Spotify playlist and placements on 11 more on release day. If you grew up on the church choir, this one is for you. Released through Newton Street Entertainment.

Here Comes The Church (Live)

Tauren Wells
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Tauren Wells releases his first live album, recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at the Austin City Limits Moody Theater. The guest list reads like a picture of the whole Church: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Naomi Raine, Israel Houghton, Pastor Mike Jr., Todd Galberth, Davies., Hulvey and more.

Highlights include “Bless Your Name” with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, “What A Miracle Feels Like” with Naomi Raine, and a live version of “How Great.” Out now on Sparrow Records and Capitol CMG.

Graphic credits.

All cover art and photos courtesy of the artists and their teams
Choir Music

Courtesy of Jovonta Patton and Newton Street Entertainment

Here Comes The Church (Live)

Courtesy of Tauren Wells, Sparrow Records and Capitol CMG

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