Earnest Pugh to release new single ‘Gotta Have’ on September 11

Gospel artist Earnest Pugh is set to release a new single titled ‘Gotta Have’ on all digital music outlets on September 11. The release follows his receipt of the BMI Trailblazer Award and a 2026 Stellar Award nomination for Traditional Artist Of The Year.

Pugh, an Emmy Award winner with a career spanning over two decades, describes the new track as a departure from his typical worship ballads. The song is designed to encourage ‘corporate worship,’ moving the audience from passive listening to active participation in the musical experience.