Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: December 2020

JFH Music News

December, 2020

*Thursday, December 31, 2020*

Jason McGee and The Choir Release Video "It's Not Over" New Years Day

Starting off the year right, My Block Inc's favorite choir, Jason McGee & The Choir, launch their new video "It's Not Over," on New Years Day on YouTube. The song is a needed reminder that God has the final say, setting listeners into an encouraging mindset for 2021... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, December 30, 2020*

for KING and COUNTRY To Release Country Collaboration of Single "Together"

On December 31^st, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY will release “TOGETHER (The Country Collaboration),” a brand-new rendition of their multi-week No. 1 hit. Joel and Luke Smallbone are joined by country singer/songwriters Hannah Ellis and Jackson Michelson, putting the globally recognized track against a lush backdrop of violins, steel guitars, and banjos. You can Pre-save and Pre-add “TOGETHER (The Country Collaboration) [feat. Hannah Ellis & Jackson Michelson]” by clicking... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, December 29, 2020*

TBN To Broadcast Michael W. Smith "Surrounded" Performance Wednesday, December 30

In a year where the battles were many, we remember how WE FIGHT. SURROUNDED 2020. Featuring all new interviews and discussions with Michael W. Smith as we all reflect on a worship event that changed all who experienced it... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, December 24, 2020*

You're Invited To Spend "Christmas with the Campbells!"

Multiple Grammy winners Warryn & Erica Campbell and their three children Krista, Warryn III, and Zaya, invite you to share their favorite holiday with them. Tune in on Christmas Day, 6:00 pm EST/3:00 pm PST, as The Campbells invite you into their home to share their holiday traditions and perform Christmas tunes on Facebook & YouTube.... << Full Report >>

Jason Crabb to Appear This Saturday at Grand Ole Opry

Jason Crabb – two-time GRAMMY® and 22 GMA Dove Award winner, will once again take the stage of the Grand Ole Opry this Saturday, December 26, 2020. The beloved artist / songwriter / actor / author will perform alongside T. Graham Brown, Lindsay Ell, Charlie McCoy, Riders in the Sky, Connie Smith and Marty... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, December 23, 2020*

for KING and COUNTRY To Perform on Good Morning America on Christmas Day

Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY will be making a special holiday appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America on Christmas Day, performing their timeless rendition of the Christmas classic “Little Drummer Boy.” This holiday season marks the third time that the duo... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, December 22, 2020*

Anberlin Announces "New Surrender" Livestream January 8, 2021

Anberlin's latest livestream event continues the band's journey straight through their discography. Their fourth livestream - which will take place Friday, January 8, 202 - will cover their fourth studio album, New Surrender, which originally released in September, 2008... << Full Report >>

*Friday, December 18, 2020*

Jordan Feliz Releases Third, Full-Length Album "Say It"

Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz globally releases his third, full-length album, Say It, today (Dec. 18) from Centricity Music. Available now at digital, streaming and physical outlets internationally, the... << Full Report >>

Centricity Music Named Top Christian Albums Imprint For Third Consecutive Year

Centricity Music is No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprints year-end chart. Known for its commitment to artist development and stylistic diversity... << Full Report >>

Hannah Kerr Set To Appear On "The 700 Club" Christmas Day

Be sure not to miss singer/songwriter Hannah Kerr when she appears on "The 700 Club" Christmas Day. With a special performance of "My Kind of Christmas" along with an exclusive interview, click here to find out how to watch in your... << Full Report >>

for KING and COUNTRY Garner Over 1 Million Views for "Drummer Boy Christmas" Event Stream

On Tuesday, December 15^th, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY held the “Drummer Boy Christmas – Live in Concert” streaming event. The spectacle garnered over ONE MILLION views since airdate, and featured incredible performances from... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, December 16, 2020*

Demon Hunter's Ryan Clark and Brother Don Clark Announce Album Artwork Livestream Event for New Book

Ryan Clark of DEMON HUNTER and Don Clark, the brothers behind the accomplished design company Invisible Creature will host a livestream event this Friday, December 18th, 2020 in celebration of their new book, Face The Music: Twenty Years Of Album Art, during which they will sift through numerous albums to uncover the stories behind many of designs, giving fans an in-depth behind the scenes and answering questions... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, December 15, 2020*

CCMG Announces Debut Single From New Artist Stephen Stanley, "No Hopeless Soul"

Capitol CMG announces today's release of "No Hopeless Soul," the debut single from their newest artist signing, Stephen Stanley. A music video is also out today, which can be viewed below, and the song will be... << Full Report >>

David and Tamela Mann Launch New Series, "Mann Family Dinner"

Good news for David and Tamela Mann fans! The family that loves to laugh together is keeping it real on their new digital series, Mann Family Dinner. Part reality show... << Full Report >>

"Beautycore" Icons GFM Celebrate the Holiday Season with New Christmas Single, Video and Facebook Live Event

Faith-based rock/metal trio, Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh (GFM), is celebrating the holiday season with a new Christmas single and a Facebook Live streaming event. The group offers their Beautycore take on the classic, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” — available now wherever you stream or download music... << Full Report >>

*Monday, December 14, 2020*

Stryper's Lead Singer Michael Sweet Announces December 19th Virtual Christmas Show

Rock sensation and Stryper founder and frontman’s Michael Sweet announces his 5th annual Christmas concert with new partnership with VenueNet (https://venuenet.live), a brand new premier social platform for concert live streaming. This... << Full Report >>

Reggae Icons CHRISTAFARI Release "Reggae Christmas 2"

Chart-topping Reggae pioneers CHRISTAFARI have released their latest studio album, Reggae Christmas 2: Reason for the Season (Lion of Zion Entertainment). The 16-track album features gust appearances by Michael Tait (Newsboys / dcTalk), Papa San, DJ Nicholas, Ben Calhoun (Citizen Way) and many more. The first volume, released in 2013, landed at #1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart — the first holiday album to do so... << Full Report >>

Cory Asbury Tops Billboard Year-End Christian AC Chart

Bethel Music singer/songwriter and worship leader Cory Asbury marks another milestone as his “The Father’s House” lands at #1 on Billboard magazine’s year-end Christian AC Songs chart. In addition, the GRAMMY® nominee and three-time Dove Award winner is ranked #4 on the publication’s Christian AC... << Full Report >>

*Sunday, December 13, 2020*

Matthew West and Family Present: "The Hope of Christmas" December 18 and 19

This year, Christmas is obviously going to be a little different. So, Matthew West is throwing an at-home festival to spread some holiday cheer and to remind us all that Jesus is our hope in this and every season. Join Matthew, his band and the whole West family for a virtual Christmas festival, including wonderful music, fun holiday skits and a few surprises along the way. There’s SNOW... << Full Report >>

*Friday, December 11, 2020*

Reach Records Artist Wande Releases "Last" Music Video

Reach Records recording artist Wande, Together with YouTube Music released The Music video for “Last,” from her new EP The Decision. As a part of the collaboration, Wande hosted a livestream performance on her YouTube Channel Wednesday, December 9th at 7PM, while giving her fans the opportunity to deconstruct the songs with... << Full Report >>

Fellowship For Performing Arts Presents "Fireside Fellowship" Free Online Christmas Celebration

Fellowship for Performing Arts – producers of C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce – launches Fireside Fellowship, a series of family Christmas events online beginning Dec. 20 featuring FPA Artistic Director and award-winning actor... << Full Report >>

First Company Management Celebrates Artist Milestones in 2020

First Company Management (FCM), one of Nashville’s premier entertainment management firms, is celebrating milestones marked this year by many of its artists, despite industry-wide challenges created by the global pandemic. Songs by FCM artists Ryan Stevenson (“Amadeo [Still My God]”), Josh Wilson (“Revolutionary”), Rhett Walker (“Believer”), Cochren... << Full Report >>

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Named Billboard's Top Gospel Artist Of The Decade

GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard has been named Billboard’s Top Gospel Artist of the Decade. News of the top honor came late last week, as Billboard began announcing its year-end and decade-end charts. Cobbs Leonard was also named... << Full Report >>

Tauren Wells Releases "Famous For (I Believe)" Single Collection

Eight-time GRAMMY® nominee and platinum-selling artist Tauren Wells has released his Famous For (I Believe) – Collection today, an EP featuring multi-genre versions of Tauren’s GRAMMY®-nominated No. 1 single "Famous For (I Believe)" from his sophomore album Citizen of Heaven. This collection... << Full Report >>

Skillet's John Cooper on FOX & Friends Tomorrow; Debut Book Sells Out

GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rocker John Cooper's debut book, Awake & Alive to Truth (Finding Truth in the Chaos of a Relativistic World), officially sold out its first print run on release day and a second print run is shipping out today. Rebelling against relativism in bold fashion, the self-published book can be... << Full Report >>

Centricity Music Signs New Artist Patrick Mayberry, Releases Debut "Breakthrough Miracle Power" Radio Single

Centricity Music announces the signing of singer, songwriter and worship leader, Patrick Mayberry, and releases his “Breakthrough Miracle Power” to radio, as well as to digital and streaming outlets globally today (Dec. 11)... << Full Report >>

"Draw Me Nearer," The Third Single from the Upcoming Run51 Hymns Project, Releases Today

DREAM Records announces the release of “Draw Me Nearer”, the newest single from Run51. The track was written by Jason Burris, Chaz Miles, Joshua Norwood and Mesie Augustine and produced by Jeremy Green... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, December 10, 2020*

Lauren Daigle To Perform Live on Season Finale of The Voice December 15

On December 15^th two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle will join a superstar line up of artists including Dan + Shay, Jason Derulo, Keith Urban, and Lewis Capaldi on the live finale of “The Voice.” She will perform her triple-platinum smash “You Say,” from her GRAMMY Award winning album, Look Up Child... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, December 9, 2020*

This Friday, Yolanda Adams and John P. Kee Will Pay Tribute to Gospel Industry Vet Troy Clark

Troy Douglas Clark, a behind-the-scenes music industry veteran who worked as both a talent manager and background vocalist, died of liver failure on November 25, 2020 at 3:30 PM PT at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, CA. Two of Clark’s longtime industry friends, recording executive Neily Dickerson and singer Earnest Pugh... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, December 8, 2020*

Lauren Daigle Launches 3-Month Membership Program, KREWE PASS

Lauren Daigle has announced a new 3-month membership program called KREWE PASS that will give fans insider access to her music -- including upcoming new music! About the program, Lauren writes: "I’m launching a 3-month membership platform featuring one-of-a-kind access to content, updates, sneak peeks of music, and other exclusive benefits. I’ve got some big things in the... << Full Report >>

for KING and COUNTRY to Perform on Good Morning America Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY will be making two special holiday appearances on ABC’s Good Morning America. The duo, made up of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, will be performing their spirited rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” on Christmas Day, and will... << Full Report >>

*Monday, December 7, 2020*

Project 86 Announces "Drawing Black Lines" 20th Anniversary Concert Livestream

This past weekend, Project 86 announced something exciting for fans - a 20th anniversary livestream concert performance of the band's most popular album, Drawing Black Lines. The concert will take place January 15th with an online livestream showing. Additionally, there are a few limited in-person tickets for sale... << Full Report >>

Hannah Kerr Makes GRAMMY.com Debut on Positive Vibes Only Series

Check out singer/songwriter Hannah Kerr as she makes her GRAMMY.com debut with the newly launched Positive Vibes Only series. Yesterday the series featured Kerr performing her inspirational song, "In The Meantime," along with New York Times Best Selling author... << Full Report >>

Mark Bishop Receives GRAMMY Nomination for "Beautiful Day"

North Carolina (December 7, 2020) — Mark Bishop's Beautiful Day is a collection of songs that takes listeners on a musical journey through the ups and downs of life, through unique perspectives on familiar scriptures, and through the exaltation that we feel when we leave that valley behind to stand upon a new mountain... << Full Report >>

*Friday, December 4, 2020*

Casting Crowns Receives YouTube Gold Button Award; Two New RIAA Gold Singles

GRAMMY-Award® winning and multi-RIAA Platinum®-selling group Casting Crowns has been recognized with the rare honor of surpassing more than one million subscribers with the YouTube Gold Button Award. This achievement has only been reached by a handful of CCM artists so far. Since 2018 when the band released the... << Full Report >>

MercyMe Debuts New Single, "Say I Won't"

GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award-winning band MercyMe has debuted their powerful new single, “Say I Won’t” across all DSPs today, following being named Billboard's Top Christian Artist of the 2010s... << Full Report >>

Equippers Revolution Releases New Track, "Can't Live Without You"

Equippers Revolution, the sound of the Revolution Youth movement from Equippers Church is proud to start the fifth chapter in their sound, with the energetic anthem, “Never Let You Go” (Dream Records). The first single is a strong declaration to hold onto God and to always give Him praise! This chapter in the sound of the Revolution movement stays true to the EDM roots of Equippers... << Full Report >>

"Not Holding Back" by JJ Hairston Available New Year's Day

Today, Entertainment One (eOne) and JamesTown Music announce the release of JJ Hairston 11^th album, Not Holding Back. The 12-track ensemble seeks to provide hope, healing and inspiration for all post the Pandemic of COVID-19. Hairston’s Not Holding Back devotional book... << Full Report >>

StowTown Records Announces Three Vault Series Releases From Janet Paschal

StowTown Records has announced three digital releases from the label’s Vault Series. All three of these recordings come from multi-talented singer/songwriter and author, Janet Paschal, and include the beloved singer’s Sounds Like Sunday, Treasure and Home Again albums... << Full Report >>

VoxMusic is "More Than Alive" in Debut Release

“More Than Alive: Live at College Street Music Hall,” the debut live album from New England based worship collective VoxMusic is available now. Serving as the outflowing of one of New England’s largest multi-site churches, the 10-track album reflects Vox Church’s mission to see New England transformed from the least-churched region in the U.S.... << Full Report >>

Matthew West Performs for National Christmas Tree Lighting

This year five-time GRAMMY® nominated artist Matthew West released a new holiday single, "The Hope of Christmas," and has taped a special acoustic... << Full Report >>

Wande Releases "The Decision EP" Today

Reach Records recording artist Wande released “The Decision” a new EP featuring, and three new songs “Love for You,” “Bad News,” and “Last.” Along with the music, Wande announces a new “I Will Note Be the Last” campaign referencing the historic accomplishment of Vice President Elect Kamala Harris’ as inspiration to... << Full Report >>

Koryn Hawthorne Teams with KB for "Pray (Remix)"

Two-time GRAMMY^®- nominated, Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award-winning songstress Koryn Hawthorne, has teamed up with Dove Award-winning hip-hop artist KB, to release a refreshing remix to her chart-topping hit... << Full Report >>

Aaron Lindsey and Friends Invite Listeners to a 'Virtual Christmas Party' with New Album

Newly launched MultiEthnic Records, headed by GRAMMY, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist/producer Aaron Lindsey, celebrates the sounds of the season with Christmas Time Is Here Again, a new EP now available globally for streaming and sales... << Full Report >>

RCA Inspiration, Verity and Provident Garner Top Rankings on Billboard's 2020 Year-End Gospel Chart

RCA Inspiration continues to deliver a trailblazing range of talent as one of the premiere labels in Gospel and inspirational music, garnering major honors and top rankings on Billboard’s 2020 Year-End Charts in their Gospel categories. Measuring sales, airplay, and other music... << Full Report >>

Winona Avenue Kicks Off the Winter with New Single "December Night"

Winona Avenue has released its new single “December Night.” The single is available to stream and download across all major digital music services and can be listened to at http://smarturl.it/wadn. In addition to the single, Winona Avenue has released a Christmas-themed music video for... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, December 3, 2020*

"Stop That Traffic" Tour to Livestream on Twitch Saturday, December 5

This Friday, December 4, hip hop artists unite to raise awareness about boys caught in sex and human trafficking rings. The “Stop That Traffic” tour, featuring Phil the Voice, 1K Phew, Bizzle, Arize, A.I. the Anomaly, and Miles Minnick, kicks off at Victory Outreach located at 2875 Elba St., Ventura, CA 93003. Doors open at 6 p.m. and... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, December 2, 2020*

Andy Mineo Releases "Happy Thoughts" EP Via Reach Records

Atlanta-based artist Andy Mineo has released his new EP, Happy Thoughts, today via Reach Records. Set to inventive, boundary-pushing beatmaking, with a focus on positivity, the record is a perfect salve for anyone struggling through the many challenges 2020 has brought us all... << Full Report >>

Colton Dixon To Perform for National Tree Lighting's 98th Ceremony Dec. 3

American Idol finalist Colton Dixon's hit single "Miracles," from Dixon's Atlantic Records debut, has officially hit Top 5 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart following holding on to the No. 1 spot for 6 weeks on Hot/AC CHR this past summer... << Full Report >>

Lynda Randle and Michael Tait Shine at National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Award-winning Christian artists Lynda Randle and Michael Tait join an all-star lineup of performers for the 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, available to watch on-demand at thenationaltree.org starting December 3 at 5:00 pm EST... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, December 1, 2020*

Disciple Postpones Anniversary X Livestream Event till January 23, 2021

Disciple has been gearing up for a special online concert celebrating 10 years of their album Horseshoes and Handgrenades. However, their latest scheduled date has hit a snag due to a band member testing positive for COVID. The livestream has been rescheduled for January 23, 2021. Check out the band's official announcement... << Full Report >>

Faith Child Fuses Hip-Hop and Worship on "Creator of the World"

Creator of the World is the new anthemic single from MOBO Award winning artist, Faith Child, and comes ahead of his third studio album scheduled for 2021. With punchy lyrics and a big chorus, the record brings a ray of hope in a season of uncertainty... << Full Report >>

Josh Wilson Mashes "Revolutionary" With "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" In New Video

We are excited to share that Black River Christian artist and songwriter Josh Wilson has released a new version of his multi-week top-five single "Revolutionary." Combining "Revolutionary" with the holiday classic "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," Josh has created a raw yet stunning mashup that can now be viewed... << Full Report >>