Orlando, FL — March 18, 2026 — Urban Gospel and Contemporary Christian artist Aaron Lavelle signs a deal with TRIBL Records, marking a major milestone after more than a decade of building his career independently. The announcement comes as Lavelle prepares to release his highly anticipated new album, Crowned, arriving April 3, 2026.

Lavelle first gained national attention with his breakout single “Rock,” which reached the Top 200 on both the Mediabase and Billboard charts, establishing him as an emerging voice in contemporary Gospel music. Momentum continued with “Watch God Work,” the promotional single from Crowned, which peaked at #88 on the Billboard charts in 2025.

“Signed my first deal after doing it by myself for the past decade. Excited to be a part of the TRIBL family,” Lavelle shared. “Home to so many amazing artists, I can’t wait to see what this partnership brings and the impact that we’ll make.”

Home to some of the most influential voices in Gospel and faith-based music, TRIBL Records has helped shape the modern worship landscape with artists such as Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, and Travis Greene. Lavelle’s signing places him among a roster known for pushing creative and cultural boundaries within Gospel music.

His upcoming album, Crowned, blends multiple musical influences into a fresh, contemporary Gospel sound. The project merges the emotional storytelling of country, the depth of soul, the accessibility of contemporary Christian music, and the rhythmic energy of hip-hop and R&B—creating a dynamic, genre-blending sound that reflects both Lavelle’s musical roots and the evolving direction of modern Gospel music.

With a growing national audience, a major label partnership, and a bold new album on the horizon, Aaron Lavelle is poised to enter his biggest season yet.

Crowned and the new single, “I Just Want You,” accompanied by the official music video premiere, will be available on all streaming platforms on April 3, 2026.

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Written by : Bob Marovich

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.