HOUSTON – June 28, 2026 – Award-winning gospel business veteran Earnest Pugh will probably be celebrated as an honoree on the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, recognizing his profound contributions as an inspirational and transformative songwriter. Pugh is ready to obtain the distinguished BMI Trailblazer Award honor following the huge success of his fifth Billboard No. 1 single, “Don’t Give Up.” The annual ceremony, which brings collectively the business’s premier creatives to honor the masterminds behind the most-performed gospel songs of the previous yr within the U.S. will happen at BMI’s Nashville headquarters on Tuesday, July 21.
“I initially wrote the tune for placement on the soundtrack for the forthcoming film “Love Mountain,” stated Pugh. “However after seeing the unbelievable response I acquired when including it to my stay exhibits across the nation, Kerry Douglas and I made a decision to take it to radio and the remaining is historical past.”
Concurrently, Pugh is gearing up for an intimate hometown occasion. He not too long ago rescheduled his 20-year anniversary live performance that was to be held in Memphis commemorating his landmark 2006 stay recording, A Worshipper’s Perspective. The live performance will now happen this fall.
In lieu of the 20-year anniversary recording, Blacksmoke Music Worldwide CEO and Grammy-nominated producer Kerry Douglas will host “Stay and Unplugged,” an unique, intimate evening of worship and inspiration. The occasion will happen on Friday, July 3, at The Rain Room in Houston. Produced by Keith Williams, the night will showcase legendary songwriting and have performances by the award-winning Percy Bady, Timothy Wright, and Pugh himself.
“Earnest and I’ve labored collectively for over 20 years, and I like capturing him in his component,” says Douglas. “He’s a stay singer who energizes rooms with an unapologetic anointing and an unbelievable vocal talent set. Houston is in for an actual deal with.”
Along with his musical milestones, Pugh is increasing his attain as an writer with the current launch of his new guide, “A Tune for Each Season: Steering, Inspiration, and Hope for Life’s Challenges.” This extremely anticipated sophomore title commemorates his 20-year profession milestone via intimate storytelling, providing a deep dive into the etymology behind prime songs in his huge catalog. By mixing private journeys with scriptural truths and emotional realities, the guide supplies readers with a sensible, faith-based roadmap for navigating life’s challenges revealing each season has a sound. Pugh will host guide signings and pop-up occasions in choose cities nationwide all year long.
For extra info and upcoming tour dates, go to www.earnestpugh.com.
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