Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: April 2015

April, 2015

*Thursday, April 30, 2015*

The City Harmonic Addresses Church Unity With New Album

Raucous, award-winning band The City Harmonic, known for its eclectic modern hymns and worship anthems of longing, hope and celebration, will be the featured music guest during "Beyond A.D." streaming on NBC.com Sunday, May 3. During the episode, The City Harmonic will reveal the title and album cover for their third full-length album, as well as play live the first single from the new recording set to release through Integrity Music September 2015. The album addresses issues of church unity, a topic also covered in this "Beyond A.D" episode by fellow guest, John Gray, Associate Pastor at Houston's Lakewood Church... << Full Report >>

See The Rise Signs With Voluminous Records

Minneapolis-based hardcore band See The Rise has signed a label and distribution deal with Voluminous Records. The band's highly anticipated full-length album Exposures will be released nationally June 30th. "We are very excited to have See The Rise join the Voluminous family," said David C. Coleman, President of Voluminous Records. "We've been courting the band for about two years now and have been highly impressed by the quality of their art... << Full Report >>

Jonathan Singh to Release "City Love Music" on May 19

Save the City Records is proud to announce that Jonathan Singh has become part of its roster. Jonathan is a talented worship leader, singer/songwriter, and producer based out of Sugarland Texas. Jonathan leads worship at Sugar Creek Baptist Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America according to Outreach magazine, and he's releasing his first full length album on May 19th... << Full Report >> *Tuesday, April 28, 2015*

Wolves At The Gate To Release "Reprise" May 12

Solid State Recording artists, Wolves At The Gate have announced a new EP for release on 5/12. Though known for their powerful post-hardcore work, the Reprise EP features the band in entirely acoustic setting. However, rather than suggest that this will be a stripped down guitar and voice affair, it should be stressed that these are full band renditions. Appearing on the forthcoming release will be five re-imaginings of fan-favorite songs as well as a brand new song. Wolves At The Gate has also taken the opportunity... << Full Report >>

The Ongoing Concept To Release Handmade June 16

Idaho's The Ongoing Concept has released a video announcing their new album this morning. Watch album announcement Here. As evidenced in the time-lapsed video, the forthcoming album's title Handmade is more than a moniker and brings the term “DIY” to a whole new level. In addition to recording the album entirely in their house, making their own videos and album artwork, the band went as far as to build their own instruments for this album... << Full Report >>

Rock Band Above The Fall Releases Debut EP, "Rise and Fall," Today

Dynamic new rock band Above The Fall is celebrating the release of their highly anticipated six-song debut EP, Rise & Fall. The project, which released today from Cul de Sac Records and is distributed by Elevate Entertainment, follows closely on the heels of the band's first radio single, "Hands in the Air," which recently went for adds at Christian CHR radio stations across the country... << Full Report >>

Six-time Grammy Winners Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Hit No. 1 on Billboard Sales Chart

The six-time Grammy award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir's new CD entitled PRAY has hit the #1 spot on Billboard Magazine's Gospel Albums Sales Chart this week. PRAY previously debuted at #1 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel albums chart, and has already produced two music videos for the title song as well as the worship tune "At The Cross." Choir director Carol Cymbala believes church choirs are still an essential part of corporate worship... << Full Report >>

The GMA Announces Star-Studded Line Up of Presenters and Performers for GMA Honors

The GMA (Gospel Music Association) announces a star-studded line up of presenters and performers for the second annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame including the master of ceremonies, Olympic gold medalist, Scott Hamilton. The presenters set for the evening are six-time Grammy Award winner and Dove Award winner, Amy Grant, Founder and Senior Pastor of Christian Cultural Center, Dr. A.R. Bernard, six-time Grammy and... << Full Report >>

Discovery House Signs Worship Duo Brad + Rebekah

Discovery House, a division of Our Daily Bread Ministries, is pleased to announce the signing of husband and wife worship duo Brad + Rebekah. The pair will release their national debut album, All You’ve Done, produced by Josh Silverburg (Michael W. Smith, Bellarive, Newsboys), on June 2, 2015. “Thank you” is the theme that echoes through All You’ve Done, an authentic worship collection that will at times bring listeners to their feet in praise... << Full Report >>

*Monday, April 27, 2015*

Winter Jam 2015 Shatters Attendance Records

NewSong's Winter Jam 2015 Tour Spectacular shattered attendance records and made history this year, wrapping its biggest tour ever with more than 600,000 people at a total of 47 shows across the country. Christian music's #1 tour in the world, Winter Jam attendance surpassed such tours as Fleetwood Mac, Maroon 5 and Miranda Lambert, among others, according to Pollstar's 2015 First Quarter Year To Date Worldwide Ticket Sales Top 100 Tours chart... << Full Report >>

Jimmy Needham Releases "Vice and Virtue" May 4

Jimmy Needham returns on May 4th with his seventh studio album, Vice & Virtue. The new collection of songs, produced by Will Hunt (Crowder, Shane & Shane), marks Needham's first project to be released by his new label, Platinum Pop Records. As he commenced writing for his latest album, Vice & Virtue, the veteran artist found himself in the midst of an unnerving internal crisis — an overwhelming sense that he just wasn't measuring up spiritually... << Full Report >>

*Saturday, April 25, 2015*

Haste The Day To Release New Abum Coward May 19

Solid State veterans Haste The Day are back with a brand new album Coward which will be released on May 19th. The album features contributions by every major iteration of Haste The Day's lineup. You can Pre-Order the record in CD form (comes with a digital copy for $8.99!!!), or as part of a bundle on the Solid State Online Store... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, April 23, 2015*

Lauren Daigle's Album "How Can It Be" Debuts No. 1 on Billboard

With CCM Magazine describing Lauren Daigle as Christian music's new "it" girl in the April issue, Daigle has lived up to that claim by reaching a record-breaking milestone in her young career. The 23-year-old singer/songwriter's first full album, How Can It Be, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums Chart and No. 29 on Billboard's Top 200. This also marks the highest debut week for Daigle's label, Centricity Music. Produced by Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram, How Can It Be, had 10 of the 12 songs from the project on iTunes Top 200 Christian Songs Chart... << Full Report >>

KB's "Tomorrow We Live" Receives Big Response from Critics

Award-winning hip-hop artist KB unveiled his highly anticipated sophomore release earlier this week via Reach Records, titled Tomorrow We Live, and it has already received an overwhelming response from critics across the board. "KB makes a straight masterpiece with his second full-length album Tomorrow We Live... << Full Report >>

For Today Announce Summer Tour With Gideon

For Today announces headlining Summer tour. The dates will include Christian Festivals such as Alive Fest, Creation Northeast, Icthus and Sonshine. The band will play club shows surrounding the festivals with support from Gideon and Silent Planet. Tickets on sale: Friday, April 24th 10am local. This will be the last leg of touring to support their 2014 album, Fight The Silence. The band most recently toured with Motionless In White... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, April 22, 2015*

Pop/Rock Band Unspoken to Release "Unplugged" April 28

Centricity Music’s Pop/Rock band, Unspoken, will release Unplugged April 28th. The album features acoustic versions of several of the band’s hits; the Top 5 song “Who You Are,” the latest single “Good Fight,” and “Start A Fire” that became the group’s first No. 1 single at AC radio. At the same time, the project also contains five new songs co-written by Unspoken including, “Broken Man,” “Green Light,” “Born With A Broken Heart,” and “Solid Rock.” Unplugged will be available at all digital music outlets and on Unspoken’s tour dates... << Full Report >>

Facedown Records Signs Attalus

Formed in May of 2010, Attalus is a four-piece band from Raleigh, NC. Since the release of their debut ep, “The Greater Tide” in December 2010, Attalus have established themselves as one of Raleigh's reputable local bands. Known for passionate live performances and a rigorous work ethic, they have already played alongside bands such as Switchfoot, Thousand Foot Krutch, The Rocket Summer, Anberlin, Hawthorne Heights and Wolves at the Gate – along with many others... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, April 21, 2015*

Fireflight, Seventh Day Slumber Co-Headline "Small Town America Tour"

Fireflight and Seventh Day Slumber co-headline the fifth annual "Small Town America Tour 2015" with special guests Shonlock and Scarlet White. Sponsored by ChildFund International, the tour launches Aug. 19 and runs through Nov. 22. Known for playing many smaller towns often overlooked by major tours, this year's "Small Town America Tour" (Facebook.com/SmallTownAmericaTour) is planning a multi-state, full-production run across the country. Promoters and churches in both small and large towns interested in bring this... << Full Report >>

Pay What You Feel for Kings Kaleidoscope's "Live in Focus" EP

Kings Kaleidoscope is proud to bring you a reimagining of six live performances from their powerhouse record Becoming Who We Are with a new EP, titled Live In Focus. Featuring alternate arrangements and instrumentation, the Seattle-based indie act have decided to give this EP away on a pay-what-you-feel basis, truly embodying the dedication to their loyal fans and offering something special for anyone who cares to give whatever they can. The EP acts as a giant thank you... << Full Report >>

Jon Guerra Releases Full-Length Debut "Little Songs" Today

Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Jon Guerra releases his first full-length debut album, Little Songs (Essential Records/Provident Label Group), today, April 21, 2015. Fans recently got a taste for Guerra's fresh artistic style on the Rock & Worship Roadshow alongside top acts including Crowder, Matt Maher and Jamie Grace, among others... << Full Report >>

Tiffany Joy McGhee Signs Deal With Walkway Music Group

Hot off the heels on winning her first Stellar Award, Tiffany Joy McGhee (TiffJoy), announces new deal with VaShawn Mitchell's new company, Walkway Music Group, a division of VMan Entertainment. TiffJoy penned and is featured on the title track to Ricky Dillard's successful 2014 album "Amazing" for which sherecently won the Stellar Award for "Song of the Year." "Amazing," had an impressive... << Full Report >>

Bread Of Stone Joins The "Hope Is Something More Tour"

Bread of Stone will debut music from its Feb. 24 album, Not Alone, on the "Hope Is Something More Tour," kicking off next week. In addition to promoting Not Alone on the road this spring, Bread of Stone recently released the project's lead radio single, "All In," now impacting Christian music stations nationwide. Featuring headliner Kutless with additional artists Bread of Stone and Shawn McDonald, LifeLight's "Hope is Something More Tour" will open April 23 in Rapid City, S.D., and visit seven cities through... << Full Report >>

*Monday, April 20, 2015*

Baseball Fans "Move" With Audio Adrenaline

“Move,” the high-energy album-opener from GRAMMY® Award-winning Audio Adrenaline’s May 4 Fair Trade Services release, Sound of the Saints, has been selected as the opening theme for “MLB Now,” which airs daily on the MLB Network. A one-hour panel discussion hosted by Brian Kenny, covering breaking news and the game's most recent trends, “MLB Now” features perspectives from baseball journalists, current and former players, managers, sabermetricians and broadcasters. The MLB Network reaches nearly 70 million television households in the United States... << Full Report >>

*Friday, April 17, 2015*

Premier Announces All-New Outcry Tour for Summer 2015.asp

Premier Productions announces the launch of the all-new worship tour, OUTCRY Tour 2015, which champions, represents and promotes the local church: the Bride of Christ. The tour exists to highlight the creativity, heart and mission of the local church. Featuring a combination of artists and worship leaders in a lineup never-seen-before on one tour, OUTCRY Tour 2015 is a unique experience for the concert-goer who may never have the chance to see this group of artists together again on one stage. Tickets for OUTCRY Tour 2015 are on sale to the public beginning May 1, 2015... << Full Report >>

Christian Music Industry Trailblazer Billy Ray Hearn Dies at 85

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gospel Music Hall of Fame member and CCM pioneer Billy Ray Hearn. Billy Ray died at 6pm Wednesday, April 15th surrounded by his family. Billy Ray Hearn began his career and ministry in gospel music in 1960 as a church music director. Through writing and producing innovative youth musicals he was recruited to work with Word Record Co., where he launched the Myrrh label for Contemporary Christian artists. He was the director of music promotion and music publishing for Word until 1976 when he founded Sparrow Records... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, April 16, 2015*

DREAM Worship To Release New Revive Worship Album April 28

DREAM Worship is excited to announce the latest release from Revive Worship, "King of Glory" is now available for pre-order! "King of Glory" is an amazing and powerful worship album based entirely on Psalms! Check out the track listing to see how each song relates to the scripture... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, April 15, 2015*

Casting Crowns Garners 2 Billboard Music Award Nominations

Reunion/Beach Street Records artist Casting Crowns receives recognition by Billboard magazine with two distinguished "2015 Billboard Music Award" nominations. The group appears in the Top Christian Artist and Top Christian Album categories for its latest album THRIVE, which was named the best-selling record of 2014 according the Christian/Gospel Nielsen SoundScan chart. The band also still currently holds the position as Billboard's top-selling act in Christian music since 2007... << Full Report >>

Everyday Sunday Frontman Launches New Band, Populis

It's safe to say that pop punk band Everyday Sunday has gone through a lot of changes since their label debut back in 2002, including their latest metamorphosis into an electronic pop twosome. This week, frontman Trey Pearson announced via video on their Facebook page that a new project can be expected this summer, a new band called "Populis." Pearson will be putting Everyday Sunday on hiatus in the meantime while the members shift their focus to this new band... << Full Report >>

Former Wind-Up Records Group Big Dismal Returns with Brand-New Single and New Record

Big Dismal was once hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the “Top Christian Bands on the Rise” in 2003 when they released their major label debut Believe. 2015 marks a new beginning for the group with a new sound, a new outlook and a new single. The absence has brought on a renewed longing to record and play music again. “Getting back together was not really planned,” says founder and lead singer Eric Durrance “It just felt like it was time and I think we just missed making a difference with our music.” With the help of producer Conrad Johnson (Chris and Conrad) the band releases their new song “Know You”, which will be... << Full Report >>

DREAM Worship To Release New Hope Christian College Album April 28

DREAM Worship is excited to announce the pre-order for the first album from New Hope Christian College! The first single off the album "Shine Your Light" is an upbeat, anthemic song that can easily be sung in churches across the nation. "I Will Sing" is another great track off the album and is a powerful worship song that you will want to put on repeat! The New Hope Christian College (NHCC) album is truly an exciting compilation of the entire Creative Arts Department of New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon... << Full Report >>

Dr. Michael A. Milton Reveals "The Secret Life of a Pastor"

Author and theologian Dr. Michael A. Milton pulls back the curtain on what it is really like to work in fulltime ministry in his upcoming book, The Secret Life of a Pastor (and other intimate letters on ministry). This warm and conversational, 128-page book releases in trade paperback on April 20, 2015 from Scotland-based Christian Focus Publications... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, April 14, 2015*

KB's New Album "Tomorrow We Live," Available Now As An iTunes Radio First Play

Award-winning hip-hop artist KB's sophomore album Tomorrow We Live is now available to stream in its entirety on iTunes Radio as an iTunes Radio First Play (iTunesRadio.com/KB), giving fans exclusive access to the stream of the album before it becomes available to the public on April 21. Available only in the U.S., First Play on iTunes Radio has been the home of many top selling artists including Lecrae, AC/DC, Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire and more. The album will be available... << Full Report >>

Janice Gaines Releases Two Singles Today, April 14

Motown Gospel's, newest signee, Janice Gaines, releases two digital songs, "Wait On You," and "The Break-Up Song," today. Poised to bring in the next generation of urban contemporary Gospel music, Gaines' singles are now available online for digital download on all major platforms. As an added bonus, exclusive instrumental tracks available... << Full Report >>

*Friday, April 10, 2015*

Integrity Music To Provide Performers For NBC's "Beyond A.D." Launching April 12

NBC's digital talk show companion series "Beyond A.D." will cover the historical and spiritual topics depicted in the broadcast series "A.D. The Bible Continues" while providing fans and audience members an opportunity to interact with cast, producers and special guests including musical performances by artists and ministry partners of Integrity Music. "Beyond A.D." premieres Sunday, April 12 at 9 a.m. ET on NBC.com. Hosted by E! News co-host Jason Kennedy and taped before a live audience at the Real Life Church in Southern California, "Beyond A.D." debuts April 12 with "A.D. The Bible Continues" executive... << Full Report >>

The Bible Tour 2015 Celebrates String Of Sold-Out Dates

America's deep interest in Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's "The Bible" continues with a sensational start to The Bible Tour 2015 just days after the #1 debut of "A.D. The Bible Continues" on NBC. Episode 2 airs this Sunday 9/8c on NBC and America will witness the much anticipated Ascension of Jesus. The Bible Tour 2015, based on the hit miniseries and featuring some of today's top Christian music stars, kicked off Wednesday night at Victory Family Church in Pittsburgh with the first of six sold-out shows. The next five stops in Indianapolis... << Full Report >>

Kirk Whalum Releases "The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter IV" May 19

Grammy® Award-Winning Recording Artist Kirk Whalum presents his highly-anticipated new docu-music concert film/DVD The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter IV, in partnership with Mack Avenue Records and Rendezvous Music. The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter IV docu-music concert film/DVD, which chronicles the album recording process and offers candid access to the artist as he reflects on his career and the music, is set for release on May 19, 2015 and distributed by Sony Red Distribution and Provident Distribution. The film features the live recording of the companion album at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, N.Y... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, April 9, 2015*

Newsboys Celebrate Two 2015 Billboard Music Nominations

Best-selling mega group Newsboys have been nominated for two 2015 Billboard Music Awards, it was announced this week. One of Christian music's most influential bands, Newsboys are nominated for Top Christian Artist, alongside Casting Crowns, Hillsong UNITED, Lecrae and MercyMe. In addition, Newsboys' "We Believe" is nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song. The band's longest-running #1 single to date, "We Believe" also serves as the theme song of Pure... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, April 8, 2015*

NEEDTOBREATHE'S "Rivers In The Wasteland" Nominated for Billboard's Top Christian Album

Atlantic recording group NEEDTOBREATHE has been nominated for Billboard's Top Christian Album for RIVERS IN THE WASTELAND, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 upon its release last year. This is the first Billboard nomination for the band, who received their first GRAMMY® nomination last year for "Multiplied," also featured on RIVERS IN THE WASTELAND... << Full Report >>

Francesca Battistelli's "He Knows My Name" Receives Nomination for Billboard's Top Christian Song

Industry and fan favorite, Fervent Records artist Francesca Battistelli received a nomination for Billboard's Top Christian Song for, "He Knows My Name," which spent 14 weeks at No. 1 across multiple formats. This is the two-time RIAA Gold Certified artist's first Billboard nomination, adding to her lengthy list of accolades, which includes three GRAMMY nominations, multiple Dove Awards and career sales exceeding 1.4 million units... << Full Report >>

Indie Band August Rain Releases Debut Single Grace from New Album

Today, the Atlanta-based August Rain is debuting their new multi-format single "Grace" via the PlayMPE platform. The debut single off their highly anticipated new CD AMERICAN JESUS, "Grace" is written with raw and authentic lyrics that tell a story of faith and determination in the face of struggle. Even before the official release, an impressive number of networks have become early adopters of "Grace," including Family Life Network... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, April 7, 2015*

Finding Favour to Release First Full Album "Reborn" June 23

Gotee Record's Finding Favour, is scheduled to release their first full album, Reborn, June 23, 2015. Produced by Casey Brown (Love & the Outcome, All Things New), the new project shows the maturity and growth of Finding Favour since they first signed with Gotee Records in 2012. Reborn features 10 new songs that were co-written by the group... << Full Report >>

Deraj Releases "Forgive You Much" Music Video

It's a fact that in life we experience disappointments in relationships at some level, but the ones that can affect us most deeply are from those whom we know and trust dearly. Whether it's a broken promise from a friend or an irresponsible, lying spouse, it will all stir up unwanted feelings and emotions. The common response is to seek justice and at times revenge for offenses made to us, but we often avoid the road less traveled. "Forgive You Much," by Deraj, takes the listener down... << Full Report >>

Dru Bex Debuts "Goin' Up" Single From April 24th Release

Dru Bex releases his for single "Goin Up" his ode to the Bay Area and the first single off of his upcoming EP "Imperfect Messenger". Dru shares, "When I first heard the instrumental, I was reminded of the Bay Area sound which I love so much and I knew I wanted to try a different flow on this one. I wanted to make a fun track that... << Full Report >>

*Monday, April 6, 2015*

Parents of Switchfoot's Jon and Tim Foreman Release Parenting Book

Offering engaging, honest and thought-provoking stories that give readers a backstage look into the early lives of Jon and Tim Foreman of the multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning band Switchfoot, parents Mark and Jan Foreman focus on challenging readers to rethink how they live out the primary purpose of parenting in Never Say No: Raising Big Picture Kids. This engaging book releasing May 2015 from David C Cook takes an inside look at an ordinary family that raised two sons who rock the world-literally... << Full Report >>

Worship Band People Of The Earth to Release Debut Album April 14

Vital Worship record label announces the signing of the Worship band, People Of The Earth, and the release date of the group's debut project, We Are People Of The Earth, April 14, 2015. The record was produced by Grammy nominated songwriter and producer, Aaron Rice, and features 10 new songs, with nine of them co-written by People Of The Earth. The first single from the project, "Hope For You" features the vocals of guest artist, Alisa Turner. We Are People Of The Earth will be available at iTunes and all online music outlets, including Daywind.com, and will be distributed by... << Full Report >>

Abandon Kansas' BC Music Debut "alligator" Now Available for Pre-Order

BC Music artist Abandon Kansas has released the pre-order packages for their May release, alligator. Currently battling the elements and shag carpet on their sixth annual living room tour, founder and vocalist Jeremy Spring, has been hand delivering copies to his IndieGoGo supporters all across the country as well as previewing new tracks to eager and intimate crowds. Polarizing yet beautiful, alligator may be the vocalist's proudest moment... << Full Report >>

Point of Grace's "Directions Home (Songs We Love, Songs You Know)" Releases to Critical Acclaim

One of the most successful and endearing artists in Christian music history, Point of Grace continues to widen its circle of fans, winning over critics and industry within Christian and country music with their 13th studio album, Directions Home: Songs We Love, Songs You Know, releasing April 7, 2015... << Full Report >>

Trio Red Roots Releases "Great Big Yes" Music Video

Red Roots is pleased to announce the release of their New Music Video to their latest Radio Single "Great Big Yes." This is Red Roots' second Music Video released off their latest album "Triplicity" which was nominated for a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year. Natalie of Red Roots says, "It's awesome to hear the feedback from people expressing their connection with scenes throughout the video. We hope it continues to touch many lives... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, April 2, 2015*

Country Weekly Premieres Point of Grace Video

Just a few days before the release of their eagerly anticipated new album and first covers project, Directions Home (Songs We Love, Songs You Know), GRAMMY®-nominated vocal group Point of Grace takes fans inside the creation of their new album, debuting exclusively on CountryWeekly.com. With career sales exceeding 8 million albums, the group's signature harmony has been the foundation of their sound. Those harmonies are the driving... << Full Report >>

New Book "I'm Happy for You (Sort of . . . Not Really)" Addresses Lost Art of Contentment

Contrast this: Facebook in 2013 reports 1.23 billion monthly active users. Berlin's Humbolt University research, meanwhile, shows how many of those users run into "envy, leaving them feeling lonely, frustrated or angry." Take a deep breath and slowly set down that smartphone, says Kay Wills Wyma, author of the new I'm Happy for You (Sort Of . . . Not Really): Finding Contentment in a Culture of Comparison (WaterBrook Press, May 5, 2015)... << Full Report >>

Fellowship Creative's Live EP, "Alive In Us," Peaks at No. 1 on iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart

Fellowship Creative exists to point people to Jesus, and the heart behind that mission has been captured on their newly released live EP, Alive In Us, which released March 31. Listeners are already responding to the project with enthusiasm as the EP rapidly climbed the iTunes Christian & Gospel Chart, peaking at No. 1. Alive In Us is a collaborative effort of artists who have emerged from Fellowship Church, a church driven... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, April 1, 2015*

Future Of Forestry Surprise Fans With New Album This Week, "Pages"

Future of Forestry released a completely new album yesterday, surprising many fans. A 14-song version of the new album, 'Pages' is available at the Future of Forestry Store while a 12-song version of 'Pages' is available on iTunes at the same price. "This album is really different than other FOF albums. I didn't want to spoil it by releasing a few hints or songs ahead of time, so I thought springing a surprise album release would be appropriate... << Full Report >>

Integrity Music Writers Honored at 2015 ASCAP Christian Music Awards

Integrity Music writers Travis Ryan and Matt Hooper were honored at the 2015 ASCAP Christian Music Awards for their song "We Believe," which they performed during the ceremony. "We Believe," a No. 1 radio single for the GRAMMY Award® nominated group Newsboys, was recognized as one of the top five performed songs for 2014. In addition to writing for Integrity, Ryan and Hooper also record for the label. Ryan will release a new live EP this summer that will be recorded at his church, LifePoint in Smyrna, Tennessee. Hooper, based in the UK, wrote and was featured on the LIFE Worship song "Dance Again," which has garnered more than 10 million views on GodTube... << Full Report >>

Hillsong UNITED To Perform On The Today Show April 2

Hillsong UNITED will be performing their brand new single, "Touch The Sky," tomorrow, April 2, on the TODAY show. This will be the band's first national television appearance performing this debut single from their forthcoming album EMPIRES. Their performance will be during the 10 am hour. Last week UNITED's new album became available for pre-order at iTunes, which included the single as an instant download. The album quickly shot up to No. 5 on the iTunes overall chart... << Full Report >>