| Premiered by Dillon Weldon & Drifting Cowboy Podcast |
| Recently Recognized by Hometown Mayor Charles Gaylor IV with Official Proclamation |
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Malpass Brothers, country music duo Chris and Taylor Malpass, release their new single, “He Touched Me,” today from their forthcoming live album and DVD, Satisfied: Country Gospel Classics, available June 26 through Gaither Music Group. The track premiered digitally with Dillon Weldon and the Drifting Cowboy Podcast and is available now as an instant download with album pre-order. New Single, “He Touched Me,” Available Now — Stream Here ‘Satisfied: Country Gospel Classic’ Album Available for Pre-Order Now “These are the songs we were raised on,” said The Malpass Brothers. “They were always playing at home, on the road, and backstage. We wanted this project to feel true to the music and present the songs the way we’ve always loved hearing them. Recording them live made the experience even more meaningful.” The second single, “He Touched Me,” premiered digitally on Dillon Weldon’s Drifting Cowboy Podcast and is available now as an instant download with album pre-order. The performance captures the spirit that defines the duo’s straightforward, harmony-driven country music grounded in faith and timeless storytelling.”Chris and Taylor have a deep respect for the traditions that shaped country and gospel music, and they bring that to life every time they step on stage,” said Paul Sizelove, President of Sun Label Group and Gaither Music Group. “This project captures that authenticity in a powerful way, and we’re proud to partner with them in sharing it with audiences everywhere.” Filmed live at TBN Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee, ‘Satisfied: Country Gospel Classics’ features a collection of beloved hymns and gospel standards performed in an intimate concert setting. Backed by a seasoned band, the project showcases the warmth, simplicity and reverence that have become hallmarks of The Malpass Brothers’ sound.Satisfied: Country Gospel Classics will be available as an audio album, full-length DVD, and television special. The television special will air on TBN, RFD-TV, The Word Network, Vision, TCT, The Walk TV, TLN, HopeTV, The Miracle Channel, CTS, CTN, and Heartland. Tune in times are located on the Gaither.com website here. Pre-order the album here.The full-length project will also be available to stream at Gaither TV+, or fans may purchase the DVD and CD at Gaither.com.Watch the performance video for “He Touched Me” on the Gaither Music YouTube channel here.The Malpass Brothers were recently honored by their hometown of Goldsboro with an official proclamation presented by Mayor Charles Gaylor IV in recognition of the duo’s hard work, dedication to country music, and continued efforts to bring national attention and pride to their community. Known for preserving the timeless sounds and traditions of classic country music, The Malpass Brothers have become celebrated ambassadors for Goldsboro, carrying the spirit of their hometown with them on stages across the country and beyond. The duo was also recently surprised backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with the announcement that The Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro will name its annex after The Malpass Brothers later this year.”We commend Chris and Taylor Malpass for their dedication to their craft and wish them continued success as they share the rich tradition of country music with audiences everywhere,” said Mayor Charles Gaylor IV.CD & DVD track listing: 01. Satisfied (Songwriter Martha Carson) 02. Family Bible (Songwriter Claude Gray, Paul F. Buskirk, Walter Breeland) 03. In the Garden (Songwriter C. Austin Miles) 04. Jesus, Take a Hold (Songwriter Merle Haggard) 05. Wings of a Dove (Songwriter Bob Fergeson) 06. I Saw a Man (Songwriter Arthur Smith) 07. Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself (Songwriter Charles Louvin, Ira Louvin) 08. Praying (Songwriter Hazel Houser) 09. O Why Not Tonight (Songwriter Charles Louvin, Ira Louvin) 10. Sheltered in the Arms of God (Songwriter Dottie Rambo, Jimmie Davis) 11. Because He Lives (Songwriter William J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither) 12. He Touched Me (Songwriter William J. Gaither) 13. Wait a Little Longer Please Jesus (Songwriter Hazel Houser) 14. The Lighthouse (Songwriter Ronnie Hinson) 15. There’s a Higher Power (Songwriter Charles Louvin, Ira Louvin) 16. I’ll Live for Him (Songwriter Clyde Mattocks, Chris Malpass ) 17. Take Up Thy Cross (Songwriter A.H. Ackley) 18. The Family Who Prays Together (Never Shall Part) (Songwriter Charles Louvin, Ira Louvin) 19. Keep Your Eyes on Jesus (Songwriter Charles Louvin, Ira Louvin) 20. Ragged Old Flag (Songwriter John R. Cash) The Malpass Brothers on tour: JUN 03 – Country For A Cause / Nashville, Tenn. JUN 05 – The Farm Jamb / Kirksville, Ky. JUN 06 – Cherokee Bluegrass Festival / Cherokee, N.C. JUN 19 – The Reeves Theater / Elkin, N.C. JUN 20 – Rudy Theatre / Selma, N.C. JUN 24 – 75th National Square Dance Convention / Waco, Texas JUN 25 – Greenville Municipal Auditorium / Greenville, Texas JUN 26 – The Lantex Theater / Llano, Texas JUN 27 – The Texas Theatre / Seguin, Texas JUN 28 – Main Street Crossing / Tomball, Texas JUL 17 – Little River Bluegrass Barn / Radford, Va. JUL 19 – The Nashville Palace / Nashville, Tenn. JUL 25 – Spartansburg Fairgrounds / Spartansburg, Pa. JUL 29 – Keller Centre / Colborne, Ontario AUG 06 – Pickin’ In Parsons / Parsons, W. Va. AUG 07 – James H. Garner Conference Center / Troy, N.C. AUG 14 – Huntingdon County Fair / Huntingdon, Pa. AUG 21 – Alabama Theatre / North Myrtle Beach, S.C. AUG 23 – Private Event / Clare, Mich. AUG 28 – Sibyl Center / Stanley, N.D. AUG 29 – The Lakes Bluegrass Festival / Backus, Minn. SEP 05 – Stonington Farms Music Fest / Kinston, N.C. SEP 11 – The Historic Ritz Theatre / Toccoa, Ga. SEP 12 – Liberty Showcase / Liberty, N.C. SEP 17 – Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival / Buena Vista, Va. SEP 20 – American Music Theatre / Lancaster, Pa. SEP 21 – Amish Country Theater / Millersburg, Ohio SEP 25 – The Lincoln Jamboree / Hodgenville, Ky. SEP 26 – Kentucky Opry / Benton, Ky. SEP 30 – Blue Gate Performing Arts / Shipshewana, Ind. OCT 03 – Lucille Tack Center / Spencer, Wis. OCT 05 – Malpass Brothers Show Live / Branson, Mo. (with David Frizzell) OCT 06 – Malpass Brothers Show Live / Branson, Mo. (with Dion Pride) OCT 07 – Malpass Brothers Show Live / Branson, Mo. (with Tony Booth, Mary Lou Turner & Barbara Fairchild) OCT 08 – Malpass Brothers Show Live / Branson, Mo. (with Moe Bandy) OCT 09 – Malpass Brothers Show Live / Branson, Mo. (with T. Graham Brown) OCT 10 – Meramec Music Theatre / Steelville, Mo. OCT 11 – 4th Street Theater / Moberly, Mo. OCT 15 – Georgia Mountain Fall Festival / Hiawassee, Ga. OCT 17 – R-S Central High School / Rutherfordton, N.C. OCT 30 – Paramount Theatre / Goldsboro, N.C. NOV 20 – The New Granbury Live / Granbury, Texas DEC 02 – Amish Country Theater / Millersburg, Ohio For additional tour dates, visit themalpassbrothers.com. Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Spotify About The Malpass Brothers: Rooted in the timeless sounds of classic country, The Malpass Brothers—Chris and Taylor were inspired early on by their grandfather’s LP collection and the legendary harmonies of duos like Jim & Jesse, the Louvin Brothers, and the Wilburn Brothers. Mentored by steel guitar legend Don Helms and later handpicked by Merle Haggard as an opening act for seven years, the brothers have carried the torch for traditional country across stages nationwide. Their debut album, ‘Memory That Bad’ was produced by Haggard, followed by projects with Bluegrass Hall of Famer Doyle Lawson. Their latest release, ‘Lonely Street,’ co-produced by Lawson and Ben Isaacs, showcases the Malpass Brothers’ authentic songwriting and deep reverence for the golden era of country music. They are currently working on multiple projects, a new live album for 2026, and filming Season 3 of The Malpass Brothers Show. About Gaither Music Group: One of the largest Independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill, and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum. These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, The Isaacs, and others. The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 50 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate. Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, and Universal Music Group remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 4 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 4 million subscribers. # # # |
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