diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 9b02ba89..c20b0004 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+v1.8.19 Jan 19, 2024
+=====================
+
+* add codeowners file
+
+
 v1.8.18 Jan 11, 2024
 =====================
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index bbaa9e16..d175cc56 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.8.18
\ No newline at end of file
+1.8.19
\ No newline at end of file