SINGLE RELEASE

MARK BISHOP

“The Fishing Pole”

RECORD LABEL:

Sonlite Records

RELEASE DATE:

01-30-2026

ISRC:

USETB2500020

GENRE:

Christian, Southern Gospel

LOCATION:

Lexington, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION:

“The Fishing Pole” centers on a simple but powerful truth: God sees souls worth redeeming. GRAMMY-nominated Mark Bishop delivers a warm song about two boys who grew up fishing together before they went in opposite directions—one becoming a preacher, the other slipping into trouble. With years of life experience, Mark reminds listeners that while the world may try to define people by their mistakes, God sees the best version of each person underneath.

KEY SELLING POINTS

  • Award-winning Southern Gospel singer, songwriter, and producer.
  • 2024 marked his 40th year in the industry
  • He was in the Southern Gospel group The Bishops, which toured for 17 years and had 27 Top 40 songs, among other awards.
  • Mark received his first GRAMMY nomination with his 2020 album, Beautiful Day.
  • His songs have been staples on Southern Gospel radio, accumulating numerous hits on the national airplay charts.
  • He has written songs for Brian Free and Assurance, The Kingdom Heirs, The Kingsmen, Legacy Five, Allison Durham Speer, and many others.