diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e9ba0ac9..5c5a5d9f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-version: v1.7.3
+version: v1.7.4
 ---
 
 ![helmsman-logo](docs/images/helmsman.png)
@@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ If you use private helm repos, you will need either `helm-gcs` or `helm-s3` plug
 Check the [releases page](https://github.com/Praqma/Helmsman/releases) for the different versions.
 ```
 # on Linux
-curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.3/helmsman_1.7.3_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
+curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.4/helmsman_1.7.4_linux_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
 # on MacOS
-curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.3/helmsman_1.7.3_darwin_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
+curl -L https://github.com/Praqma/helmsman/releases/download/v1.7.4/helmsman_1.7.4_darwin_amd64.tar.gz | tar zx
 
 mv helmsman /usr/local/bin/helmsman
 ```
diff --git a/docs/desired_state_specification.md b/docs/desired_state_specification.md
index b2922478..8e11e44c 100644
--- a/docs/desired_state_specification.md
+++ b/docs/desired_state_specification.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-version: v1.7.3
+version: v1.7.4
 ---
 
 # Helmsman desired state specification
diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index 69df88c0..339d030e 100644
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ var shouldCleanup bool
 var skipValidation bool
 var applyLabels bool
 var keepUntrackedReleases bool
-var appVersion = "v1.7.3"
+var appVersion = "v1.7.4"
 var helmVersion string
 var kubectlVersion string
 var dryRun bool
diff --git a/release-notes.md b/release-notes.md
index a21ffa95..be86a30c 100644
--- a/release-notes.md
+++ b/release-notes.md
@@ -1,17 +1,10 @@
-# v1.7.3
+# v1.7.4
 
 > If you are already using an older version of Helmsman than v1.4.0-rc, please read the changes below carefully and follow the upgrade guide [here](docs/migrating_to_v1.4.0-rc.md)
 
 # Fixes:
-
-- Addition fixes to 1.7.3-rc: PRs #175 #176 #177 #178
-- fixing docker images helm verions with and updating dependencies. Issues: #157 #156. PR: #158 #165
-- adding `batch` to the RBAC API groups. Issue: #160. PR: #162
+- Bug fixes for: #174 #185 #181 #125 #186
 
 #New features: 
-
-- allow `json` files to be used as values files. PR #164
-- adding `LimitRange` to the namespaces definitions. PR #163
-- allow using current kubecontext without specifying it and adding `--kubeconfig` flag to pass a kube config file. PR #159
-- allow users to pass additional helm flags when defining apps in the desired state files. PR #161
-- improved visibility of decisions output.PR #146
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+- Adding annotation functionality for namespaces (PR #184)
+- Adding support to specify Tiller(s) role. 
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