Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: August 2016

August, 2016

*Wednesday, August 31, 2016*

NomiS and Propaganda Team Up for "Prevail" Single

NomiS and Propaganda team up for "Prevail" single. In a culture that's stuck in a revolving door of political scandal, Social Media trends, and attempting to keep up with the Kardashians, it has become very difficult for the human conscience to have a voice in our lives. Whether we are looking at our tablets, cell phones, or televisions... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, August 30, 2016*

Lauren Daigle's Album "How Can It Be" Goes Gold

Grammy nominated and Billboard Award winning singer/songwriter LAUREN DAIGLE's debut album, HOW CAN IT BE, has officially reached Gold Record status. HOW CAN IT BE has dominated the charts since its release, as the album logged in more than five weeks at #1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, and premiered in the Top 30 on the Billboard 200. HOW CAN IT BE also reached #1 on the iTunes Christian Gospel Top Albums Chart with more than 397,800 album sales... << Full Report >>

Satellites & Sirens Announce Fourth Full Length Album, "TANKS"

Satellites & Sirens has announced their plans to release their fourth full length studio album, which will be called TANKS. The title track and lead single goes for adds at radio September 12. The band has spent over a year writing Tanks, which follows their 2014 album, One Noise. Tanks will be released with DREAM Records, and the band calls it their... << Full Report >>

For Today Lead Singer To Release Memoir, "Lovely Things In Ugly Places"

On the heels of the announcement that acclaimed hardcore band For Today would be disbanding at the end of the year, lead singer Mattie Montgomery announced the release of his debut memoir. Available on 10-10-16, Lovely Things in Ugly Places will be also be available for purchase on For Today's final worldwide tour. For Today took Jesus' charge to preach the gospel seriously, and set out to share the gospel in bars, clubs and festivals where typically Christianity is absent... << Full Report >>

Clay Crosse Signs With INOV8 Music Group

Dove Award-winning vocalist and author Clay Crosse has signed with INOV8 Music Group for label representation. Crosse, whose hit singles "I Surrender All," "Saving the World," "He Walked A Mile" and "Sold Out Believer" are Contemporary Christian music classics, has released ten albums and written three books. "Clay Crosse is, without a doubt, one of Christian music's finest vocalists. His characteristic soulful voice stands apart among performers and his ministry is... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, August 25, 2016*

Sandra McCracken Releases "God's Highway" Sept. 9

Singer, worship leader, record producer and modern-day hymn writer Sandra McCracken, whose soulful, folk-gospel sound carries influences of artists like Emmylou Harris and Nora Jones, is set to release her eleventh independent studio album, God's Highway, on Towhee Records with Tone Tree Music distribution... << Full Report >>

Stryper Frontman Michael Sweet Premieres New Music Video at Loudwire and Taste of Country

Multi-platinum rock/metal vocalist, guitarist and producer Michael Sweet takes a lighthearted jab at the growing trend of rock and roll guys heading to Nashville to break into Country music in his new music video, “Radio,” premiering exclusively on August 25th at Loudwire.com and TasteOfCountry.com. The song is featured on Sweet’s upcoming solo album, One Sided War, available everywhere on August 26th via Rat Pak Records... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, August 24, 2016*

UK's 7Core Music Announces Signing of Maria Gilpin

7Core Music is proud to welcome Maria Gilpin to the label family. Maria is a hugely talented singer songwriter from Portadown, Northern Ireland. She leads worship alongside her husband Mark at Portadown Elim Church. They have two boys, Noah 5 and Seth 2. "I'm a busy mum and sometimes just sitting by the piano and singing a few tunes brings peace to an ever evolving manic day... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, August 23, 2016*

"HOUSEFIRES III" Tops Charts Amidst Acclaim In Its Debut Week At Retail

HOUSEFIRES, a group of musicians from Atlanta, GA who pursue authentic worship of God, released their third full-length album, HOUSEFIRES III, amidst 5-star acclaim August 12 through The Fuel Music. In its debut week at retail, the album hit No. 1 on the SoundScan Praise & Worship, No. 3 on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums, No. 2 on the UK Official Christian & Gospel Albums and No. 24 on Australia's overall Aria Digital Albums charts. The album also held onto the No. 1... << Full Report >>

Selah Returns With Long Awaited "Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2" Aug. 26

Renowned for their signature arrangements of hymns and inspirational classics, multi Dove Award-winning Curb recording artist Selah returns to their roots with Greatest Hymns, Vol. 2. The long-awaited follow-up to one of the group's biggest releases to date, 2005's Greatest Hymns, bows Friday... << Full Report >>

*Monday, August 22, 2016*

Multi-Grammy Nominated Dove Award Winner Geoff Moore Returns with 'The Next Thing'

Contemporary Christian music legend Geoff Moore has announced the release of his long awaited and highly anticipated CD, The Next Thing. The multi-Grammy nominated Dove Award winner's new project is slated to release on September 2, 2016 on the Right Angle Music label. The digital CD is available for pre-sale today through Moore's website, geoffmoore.com, and on iTunes... << Full Report >>

Integrity Music Announces Sept. 23 Release for New Prestonwood Worship Album

Integrity Music announces the September 23 global release of Songs of the People, a new album from Prestonwood Worship, the music ministry of the 42,000-member Prestonwood Baptist Church, which has two locations in the Dallas area. The project features all new songs from Prestonwood's worship team led by Dove Award winning songwriter Michael Neale ("Your Great Name") along with Prestonwood's renowned mass choir and special guests Paul Baloche and Michael W. Smith... << Full Report >>

Bible VR To Add Christian Concerts to Its Newly Released App

Bible VR announced plans to add live music concerts and events to their VR app. This will allow fans to directly experience beloved artists in concert through 3D virtual reality using the Bible VR app on their smartphone and any VR headset such as Google Cardboard... << Full Report >>

*Friday, August 19, 2016*

Royal Tailor Frontman Tauren Wells Announces Solo Project, Signs Deal With Provident Label Group

Provident Label Group announces the signing of Tauren Wells to a solo deal. Wells' first single, "Love Is Action," impacts radio today and with a handful of early adds including Air1, the song is already No. 33 on Billboard's Christian Airplay Chart. "Love Is Action" hits iTunes and all digital service providers and streaming services today. The official music video for the song also debuts today... << Full Report >>

Aaron Shust Single "Ever Be" Top 5 on Billboard's NCA Chart

Multiple Dove Award-winning artist, Aaron Shust, is once again enjoying chart success with his current single, “Ever Be.” The song is No. 3 on Billboard’s National Christian Audience chart, which makes it the biggest single for Shust since “My Hope Is In You.” The tune is the title track from Shust’s three song EP (iTunes link) that released earlier this year, and was produced by Ed Cash (Chris Tome, Steven Curtis Chapman) and written by Bethel Music... << Full Report >>

Jeremi and Amy Richardson, of Avalon, Release "Piece By Piece (Restored)"

Jeremi and Amy Richardson, longtime members of the CCM group, Avalon, have a new song available for digital download. The song is called "Piece By Piece (Restored)." This song was written on a ride home from the airport after a time of ministry in California, says Jeremi. It was one o'clock in the morning and I pulled over and made a rough demo with my phone, sent it to my band, and led the song one week later at our home church, Cherry Hills Community Church in the Denver area. The version we've released was recorded live in that worship service. There are imperfections; notes we probably would have changed; but we are fine with the flaws. We wanted the heart of this song to shine through... << Full Report >>

Watch Skillet on FOX & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series

In case you missed it, you can watch Skillet on Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series on their website from their performance early this morning. Check out the videos by clicking on the images to visit the FoxNews site... << Full Report >>

Joe Frey Encourages Weary Hearts With EP "Hold Fast"

Hold Fast, the much-anticipated EP from New England-based singer/songwriter Joe Frey, is slated to bow September 2. Featuring five selections all co-penned by Frey, the project includes collaborations with such acclaimed writers as Matt Armstrong, James Tealy, Tyrus Morgan and Jay Speight. Produced by Joel Rousseau (Carrollton, South by North), Hold Fast launches with the contagious "Restore My Soul" and "Your Love Won't Be Denied... << Full Report >>

Casting Crowns Surpasses 10 Million Career Album Sales

Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY® winning group Casting Crowns has joined a very small but elite group of Christian artists as they surpass 10 million albums sold to date since their label debut in 2003. This significant milestone comes on the heels of the upcoming new studio album, The Very Next Thing, releasing on September 16, 2016 (Beach Street/Reunion). This marks the group's 15th release and eighth studio album since the label debut release. With these sales numbers, Casting Crowns has held the position as Billboard's top-selling act in Christian music since 2007... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, August 18, 2016*

Lacey Sturm Announces "The Mystery: Finding True Love In A World Of Broken Lovers"

Following the 2014 release of Lacey Sturm's widely praised debut book, "The Reason," Sturm has announced another deeply personal memoir, "The Mystery: Finding True Love In A World Of Broken Lovers." Releasing October 4 from Baker Books, the book touches on the topics of love, relationships, divorce, depression and suicide, inspired by Sturm's own experiences. In "The Mystery," Sturm guides readers through her own journey and struggles - from childhood through her current marriage... << Full Report >>

Catch Skillet on Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series Friday August 19 at 7 AM EST

TUNE IN ALERT: Catch Skillet on Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series Friday, August 19 at 7 AM EST!... << Full Report >>

Rend Collective Announces "Campfire II: Simplicity," Available This November

Irish worship band Rend Collective has announced Campfire II: Simplicity, set to release this November. The album will feature brand new tracks, a cover of Hillsong UNITED's hit "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)", along with favorites from The Art Of Celebration and chart-topping As Family We Go. "The vision behind this project is so near to our hearts," the band shared. "We long to see outsiders invited in, hope restored to the hopeless... << Full Report >>

For KING & COUNTRY and Tye Tribbett To Host 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces award winning duo for KING & COUNTRY and Gospel music powerhouse Tye Tribbett as the hosts for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16. Tickets to the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards are now on sale at the Allen Arena box office... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, August 17, 2016*

Vocalist Kristen May Exits Flyleaf

Rock band Flyleaf transitioned to a new vocalist a few years ago after the exit of original front woman, Lacey Sturm, inviting Kristen May to wield the mic. The band then released an EP and a full-length album with May on vocals, but more recently took a hiatus due to the singer giving birth to her first child. In a Facebook announcement video this week, May informed fans that she has officially left the band... << Full Report >>

Trailer For Anticipated Faith-Based Film SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME Debuts Today

Two years ago, JFH had the pleasure of visiting the on-location Mississippi set of upcoming faith film Same Kind of Different As Me, which is based on the popular book of the same name. Today, the first trailer for the film, set to release in February and starring Greg Kinnear, Renée Zellweger and Djimon Hounsou, made its debut online. Check it... << Full Report >>

Jamie Rowe Releases New Single, "I Do"

Guardian/The Lost Days of Summer vocalist Jamie Rowe has released a lyric video for his new single, "I Do," which will be available on iTunes Friday, August 19th, 2016. "I Do" is Jamie's first solo recording since 2004. The acoustic based song was written for his wife, Amber, and was performed at their wedding on July 1st... << Full Report >>

Stryper Announces Tour Dates for the 30th Anniversary To Hell with the Devil Tour

The yellow and black returns this fall, as Stryper embarks on the 30th Anniversary To Hell with the Devil Tour, celebrating the multi-platinum hit album that made MTV history. Paying homage to their early days as a band, Stryper will return to their fan-favorite yellow and black costumes, and play the full album live... << Full Report >>

The Purpose Hotel Delivers Packed Soundtrack Album

The eclectic digital soundtrack from distinguished photographer Jeremy Cowart's The Purpose Hotel has been revealed and features 20 decorated artists including Paramore, Imogen Heap, Dave Barnes, NEEDTOBREATHE and more. Dedicated to the hotel launch, The Purpose Hotel: Vol. 1 will become available for download through The Purpose Hotel Kickstarter page at the $15 pledge level and above. The soundtrack will be released on September 14 after the Kickstarter campaign goal of $2 million is met... << Full Report >>

*Monday, August 15, 2016*

Skillet's "Unleashed" Bows At #3 On Billboard's Top 200

GRAMMY-nominated rockers Skillet have cemented their place as one of rock's most-successful with the release of Unleashed, debuting this week at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. Unleashed is the third album to debut in the top 5 and atop the Top Christian Albums Chart. Their previous two, Rise and Awake, debuted at #4 and #2 respectively. Unleashed also landed at #2 on the Billboard Top Albums Chart, #2 on the Digital Albums Chart and #3 on the Physical Albums Chart. The album shot to #1 on the iTunes Rock Albums chart and #2 on the Top Albums chart when it was released August 5... << Full Report >>

Reach Records' DJ Official Passes Away From Lung Transplant Complications

We were shocked and saddened to hear about the unexpected passing of Reach Records' DJ Official. He died on Sunday after complications following a lung transplant. About this, Reach Records announced today: "Yesterday, we received news that Nelson Chu a.k.a DJ Official had passed on due to complications related to a recent lung-transplant surgery. The surgery happened at the climax of Official’s struggles with a rare form of cancer. He was very hopeful going into the operation, posting, “ It’s go time!!!! [The] lungs are GOOD to go. 1:30 a.m. is the surgery time. Prayers appreciated for my wife, family, surgeons and... << Full Report >>

Natasha Owens To Headline Benefit For Shining Light Recovery Home

Natasha Owens - fresh off tours with Jason Crabb, Point of Grace, Ryan Stevenson along with 7eventh Time Down - is set to headline a benefit concert for the Shining Light Recovery Home in McDonough, GA. The event, titled WE DO RECOVER, will feature the concert by Owens along with a Low Country Boil Cookoff along with amazing stories of recovery, farm activities, and fun for the entire family. Proceeds from the evening will assist the ministry with expanding their services to more women who need assistance. The event takes place at 6:30 PM on September 9, 2016, at Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, GA and occurs during National Celebrate Recovery Month... << Full Report >>

*Friday, August 12, 2016*

Love & The Outcome Launches Pre-Order For New Album

To promote the anticipated September 23 release of Love & The Outcome's sophomore project, These Are The Days, Word Entertainment announces a pre-order campaign, launching today - click here. With every pre-order, three instant grats songs are immediately available - "Strangers," "Palaces," and the album's first radio single, "The God I Know... << Full Report >>

Andrew Marcus' "Constant" Releases Today From BEC

Three-time GMA Canada Covenant Award-nominated singer/songwriter and worship leader Andrew Marcus returns with Constant, his BEC Recordings debut and sixth studio album. Bowing today to widespread critical acclaim, the project was produced by Scott Cash (Dan Bremnes) and executive produced by Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin)... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, August 11, 2016*

Chris Tomlin Announces Worship Night in America

On October 25, the church will join together for a unique moment in time - Worship Night In America: An Evening Of Unity And Prayer For Our Country. The one night only event will hit movie theaters across the nation, calling all streams of the church to unite - not on politics - but on the foundation of their faith in God through worship and prayer. "The church should be about prayer," Tomlin said. "Worship Night In America will bring together the entire church from all backgrounds and regions to do what matters most... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, August 10, 2016*

Lauren Daigle To Release New Christmas Album "Behold" Oct. 21

Award-winning singer/songwriter LAUREN DAIGLE, will release her first-ever Christmas album titled BEHOLD, on October 21 via Centricity Music. Produced by Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram, the style of the holiday album pays homage to the sounds of Lauren's hometown of New Orleans. Featuring soft jazz renditions of Christmas favorites, BEHOLD includes such classics as "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Silent Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "What Child Is This," "O Holy Night," and more; in addition to an original composition titled "Light of the World", which was written by Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram. Pre-orders for the album will begin on September 26... << Full Report >>

The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today in Nashville

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the nominees in 44 categories for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show... << Full Report >>

Heath McNease Releases EP "Who Knows? Who Cares?" Today

One of the hardest working independent artists is undoubtedly Heath McNease, and the hip hop artist has released a brand new EP today, titled Who Knows? Who Cares? via his BandCamp store. McNease writes, "My new EP, Who Knows? Who Cares? just dropped exclusively on Bandcamp... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, August 9, 2016*

Pop Artist Cameron James Signs To DREAM Records

DREAM Label Group is excited to announce that they have signed pop artist Cameron James to its DREAM Records division. She is known for her songs in the film/tv world, her song "One Step Ahead" was placed in Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" and her most recent release "All Out War" was used by ABC in promos that ran for 5 weeks for the show "Quantico." She was also recently... << Full Report >>

Bryan & Katie Torwalt's CHAMPION Debuts on Billboard Charts

Jesus Culture worship leaders, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, released their new studio album, Champion, debuting on Billboard's top charts this week. The project landed at No. 19 on the Billboard top albums chart and at No. 12 on the Top Digital Albums chart. The highly praised album is currently the top iTunes Christian album, and it landed at No. 5 on the overall albums... << Full Report >>

Cana's Voice Album "This Changes Everything" Consistently Staying Top 10 on Soundscan Inspirational Chart

Cana's Voice debut album, This Changes Everything, has remained Top 10 on Soundscan's Inspirational Chart since its release 10 weeks ago on May 27. Upon the project's release, it debuted No. 1 on iTunes Christian/Gospel Chart and remained there for three straight days, and also ranked No. 1 for two weeks on Soundscan's Inspiration Chart. Due to the strong support of the record, StowTown Records has released "All My Reasons Are You" as the first single to the... << Full Report >>

*Monday, August 8, 2016*

Matthew West and Crowder to Headline All-Star Winter Jam West

The mega Winter Jam Tour Spectacular is set to return to the West Coast in November with GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriters Matthew West and Crowder leading an all-star lineup. The world's largest annual Christian music tour, Winter Jam will hit 10 major arenas from Los Angeles to Phoenix, featuring Britt Nicole, RED, Mandisa, NewSong, KB/Tedashii and evangelist Tony Nolan. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party is slated to showcase OBB, Sarah Reeves and Steven Malcolm... << Full Report >>

Comrades Joins Facedown Records

Comrades have joined the Facedown Family and are set to release their debut full length "Lone/Grey" on October 7. Look for their video "Dark Tongues part II" debuting exclusively on Alternative Press today. From their beginnings as an instrumental post-rock band, Comrades has consistently created music that is both aggressive, ambient, complex, and emotional... << Full Report >>

for KING & COUNTRY's new film PRICELESS in theaters October 14

Roadside Attractions has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the Smallbone brothers' PRICELESS. From the creative minds behind the two-time Grammy Award-winning band, for KING & COUNTRY, PRICELESS stars Joel Smallbone (for KING & COUNTRY), Bianca Santos (THE DUFF), Amber Midthunder ("Longmire") with Jim Parrack (SUICIDE SQUAD, "True Blood") and David Koechner (ANCHORMAN, "The Goldbergs"). PRICELESS is the first film from the Smallbone Brothers. Ben Smallbone directs from the script by Chris Dowling and Tyler Poelle. The film was produced by Steve Barnett (300). David Smallbone and Luke Smallbone serve as executive producers... << Full Report >>

Travis Greene's Latest Single 'Made A Way' Hits Top Ten on Mediabase's Gospel Chart

"Made A Way," the most recent single from GRAMMY, Stellar, and Billboard Music Award nominated artist Travis Greene has hit the Top 10 on Mediabase's Gospel chart. The song, which is currently at #6 and climbing, speaks aboutlife's obstacles and drawing upon God's strength to overcome them. It is the latest single from Greene's wildly successful sophomore album, THE HILL which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart... << Full Report >>

*Friday, August 5, 2016*

Skillet "Unleashed" Now Available Worldwide

GRAMMY®-nominated rockers Skillet have released their ninth studio album and the first in nearly three years, Unleashed (Atlantic), today. Unleashed is currently No. 1 on the iTunes Top Rock Albums Chart and No. 2 on the iTunes Top Albums Chart. The 12-track album, which has been a year in the making, was recently hailed by People Magazine saying "Skillet's still hot" and Revolver Magazine noting Unleashed as a "…a gut-punch…" "It's impossible for anyone not to throw a fist in the air for the full-throttled anthems…" shares CCM... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, August 4, 2016*

Maylene & The Sons of Disaster Vocalist Injured In ATV Accident

Yesterday, Underoath posted about former member Dallas Taylor -- who went on to sing for Maylene & The Sons of Disaster -- and a recent ATV accident he was in, urging fans to help him pay his medical bills. Underoath wrote: "Sadly, our original vocalist Dallas Taylor was involved in a horrible ATV accident yesterday, had to be air-lifted to the hospital and is currently in the ICU. All our thoughts and prayers are going out to him and his family. If you're the praying type, please send one up for him. Also, due to the severe nature of his injuries, a GoFundMe account has been created to help him with medical... << Full Report >>

Disciple Launches Kickstarter Campaign To Fund New Album

Disciple has been anything but secretive about working on their next studio album, Long Live The Rebels, even going so far as posting videos of the recording process while they're in the studio with producer Aaron Sprinkle. And now, to seal the deal, the band has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the remainder of the production process. The expected release of the album is December of this year... << Full Report >>

OUTCRY: Summer 2016 Tour Adds Hillsong Y&F To Stellar Line-up

Following a capacity-crowd concert tour run earlier this year, OUTCRY kicks off its 15-city OUTCRY: Summer 2016 Tour on August 10 adding Hillsong Y&F to the line-up. Featuring a unique combination of artists and worship leaders, the OUTCRY: Summer 2016 Tour provides the concert-goer with a rare opportunity to see this ensemble together on one stage... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, August 3, 2016*

Abigail Duhon Signs with Los Angeles Based DREAM Label Group

Actress and Pop Christian music artist, Abigail Duhon, has signed with DREAM Label Group that is based Los Angeles, CA. She will join a diverse roster of 40 national and international artists, which include releases from Soulfire Revolution, Press Play, Jonathan Thulin, Satellites & Sirens and We Are Leo. Duhon is scheduled to release her new single... << Full Report >>

KB Announces We Set The Tempo Tour & Releases New Single "Tempo"

Award-winning hip hop artist KB announces We Set The Tempo Tour, his headlining tour set to kick off September 7 in Pensacola, FL. The tour spans 13 cities and KB will be joined by Blanca, Tauren Wells and Joseph Solomon for support. Tickets are on sale for the public now at whoiskb.com/tempo... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, August 2, 2016*

RCA Inspiration Announces Shift To Nashville, TN Under Provident Music Group

RCA Inspiration will operate under the umbrella of the Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, in a shift of operations for the New York-based award-winning inspirational music label. Under this shift, RCA Inspiration will now conduct operations based out of Nashville, TN... << Full Report >>

Grammy Nominated Natalie Grant Releases New Book for Kids

ritten by Natalie Grant and informed by her three daughters - Bella, Gracie (twins, 9) and Sadie (5) - the multi-Grammy nominated singer released the first two titles of her Glimmer Girls series - London Art Chase and A Dolphin Wish - in February. Miracle in Music City is the third book in the four-book series, and will be available nationwide August 2, 2016. Known for her music, this is Grant's first series for kids. Like the first two books, the third title will follow Mia, Maddie and LuLu, three adventurous, smart and unique sisters, on amazing family adventures around the globe... << Full Report >>

*Monday, August 1, 2016*

Lauren Daigle Performs Hit Single "How Can It Be" LIVE on "TODAY" Show Aug. 2 @ 10:45AM ET

Award-winning Centricity Music artist Lauren Daigle, will perform live on NBC's "TODAY" show August 2nd at 10:45am ET. Following her "TODAY" show segment, Daigle will hold a special in-store appearance at The Shop at NBC Studios at New York's 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Daigle will meet fans, sign autographs and take photos with attendees in support of the recent release of the deluxe edition of her debut album, HOW CAN IT BE... << Full Report >>

Mark Lowry To Receive Prestigious Golden Note Award From ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will present renowned songwriter-artist and comedian Mark Lowry with its prestigious Golden Note Award at the 38th annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards, to be held on Monday, September 26th at Rocketown in downtown Nashville. The invitation-only gala will be hosted by multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian music star Michael W. Smith alongside ASCAP's President and Chairman Paul Williams and Vice President of Nashville Membership Michael Martin... << Full Report >>

Hillsong UNITED's "Zion" Recognized With RIAA Gold Certification

Hillsong UNITED's 2013 release of Zion garnered RIAA Gold Certification, totaling more than 500K in sales. Of the songs found on Zion is "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" which spent a record breaking 45 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart and was the first Christian song to hit Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. Most recently, the platinum selling song was honored with a 2016 Billboard Music Award for "Top Christian Song... << Full Report >>

Group 1 Crew Releases POWER To High Acclaim

Not only has Group 1 Crew won five Dove Awards, achieved three No. 1 singles, six top 5 radio hits and have had their music featured on such networks as MTV, VH1, NBC and Fox, they have just released their fifth career studio project, POWER. Officially released this past Friday, July 29th, POWER is already achieving great press from the media and fans alike... << Full Report >>