Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: January 2016

January, 2016

*Friday, January 29, 2016*

Rapper Andy Mineo Announces 2016 Uncomfortable Tour Dates

After a record-shattering run of shows on his fall UNCOMFORTABLE TOUR with packed out houses coast to coast, Billboard chart-topping rapper, ANDY MINEO, has added more spring Uncomfortable Tour dates. The sophomore leg of the tour, sponsored by World Vision, kicks off on March 31 in Pittsburgh. Andy Mineo's devoted following is gearing up for the new run of dates, and with the endorsement of music heavy-hitters such as Grammy-Award winning artist, Lecrae, MTV journalist and music expert, Rob... << Full Report >>

Tamela Mann Releases New Single "One Way" To Gospel Radio

Platinum-Selling Artist and Grammy Award® Nominee Tamela Mann releases her highly-anticipated new single, "One Way," to Gospel radio February 1 following her debut performance of the song on BET's top-rated Celebration of Gospel airing Sunday, January 31, 2016. "One Way" marks the first Gospel radio single release following Tamela's three trailblazing consecutive No. 1 hits and is the title-track on her forthcoming 2016 album, One Way. The single "One Way" is now available on iTunes and other online stores... << Full Report >>

Christon Gray To Release "The Glory Album" March 11

Announced yesterday via Instagram, Christon Gray is set to release his debut album on Kirk Franklin's Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA label. THE GLORY ALBUM marks the incredible writer, singer, rapper, and producer's sophomore solo album and is scheduled for release on March 11, 2016. Pre-order THE GLORY ALBUM today and instantly receive the first single from the project, "Open Door (See You Later)" and "Conner McDees... << Full Report >>

Fellowship Creative's New Album "Eclipsed" Releases Today

Fellowship Creative is a movement of artists emerging from and revolving around Fellowship Church (Grapevine, TX.), and they make music because they believe it reaches people in a way nothing else can. Their aim is to spread hope with their latest release Eclipsed. Available today, the album helps tell the story of what God has done and is doing in the lives of people at Fellowship Church... << Full Report >>

"WOW GOSPEL" Returns For The 19th Year Today

Today, WOW GOSPEL delivers another must-have collection with the new double CD and DVD release of WOW GOSPEL 2016, available digitally and in stores everywhere. An acclaimed series that has been a vital cornerstone among music lovers for almost 20 years, this year’s diverse collection on WOW GOSPEL 2016 showcases the legendary artists and newcomers on the top gospel tracks of 2015... << Full Report >>

Zealand Worship Shares Organic Collection of Songs with Release of EP

Zealand Worship, led by long-time Newsboys bassist and vocalist Phil Joel, has unveiled new music with Word Worship, a division of Word Entertainment, bearing the name Zealand Worship The EP. Among the songs featured on the EP is "Good Good Father," making it the first major label release of the now popular song. After Joel's departure from 13 years with the multi-platinum selling Newsboys, ministry opportunities began to emerge throughout the United States, New Zealand, Australia and China... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 27, 2016*

Lecrae's "Church Clothes 3" Debuts As #1 Rap/Hip Hop Album On Billboard Chart

At midnight, Jan. 15th, chart-topping hip-hop artist Lecrae released a surprise mixtape, Church Clothes 3, the third installment to his critically acclaimed mixtape series Church Clothes. He released the mixtape filled with the first new material since his Grammy-award winning album Anomaly to a fan-frenzy that can only be accurately described as pandemonium... << Full Report >>

Deitrick Haddon Releases New Music Video For "Be Like Jesus"

3-time GRAMMY® nominated, multiple Dove and Stellar Award-winning recording artist and TV personality Deitrick Haddon releases a new music video for the single "Be Like Jesus" and lights up television screens this week with national appearances on BET's "Celebration of Gospel," "Lift Every "Voice" and the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards. Debuting the "Be Like Jesus" music video with Interactive One, the songwriter/producer pens... << Full Report >>

NewSpring's Forthcoming Album "Difference Maker" To Release February 5

DREAM Worship is honored to partner with NewSpring and the entire team of NewSpring Church, with Pastor Perry Noble for their brand new EP Difference Maker. NewSpring is the worship ministry of NewSpring Church, a growing, vibrant church with multiple locations all over the state of South Carolina. NewSpring exists to reach people far from God and teach them to... << Full Report >>

Author's Struggle With Epilepsy Inspires New Book "Pause With Jesus"

Pause with Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life is the latest non-fiction book by veteran author Chris Maxwell, whose prolific 19-year ministry as a pastor was unexpectedly interrupted by a life-threatening battle with encephalitis. The illness left Maxwell to suffer with the long-term effects of epilepsy, which today God uses in his writing as a healing balm to bring hope to hurting people... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 26, 2016*

Winter Jam 2015

"This Is Winter Jam" Brings Tour Experience To Cinema For One Night Only

This spring, moviegoers will get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the world's largest annual Christian concert tour with "This Is Winter Jam," in theaters Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. local time. Presented by Fathom Events and WORD Entertainment, this one-night event captures the life-transforming ministry of the blockbuster tour as never seen before. "This Is Winter Jam" showcases unforgettable performances from Skillet, Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, for KING & COUNTRY... << Full Report >>

Jesus Culture's New Album "Let It Echo" Debuts Top 20 on Billboard Albums Chart

Jesus Culture's newest release, Let It Echo, is a Top 20 album on Billboard charts debuting at No. 16 on the Top Albums, No. 12 on the Digital Albums and No. 2 on the Christian Albums charts along with No. 35 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This is the group's first release in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group and their ninth live album release. Let It Echo captures the heart of the community of the one-year-old church in Sacramento... << Full Report >>

One Bad Pig Announces Reunion And First New Album In 25 Years!

Today, original One Bad Pig member Paul Q-Pek wrote in to announce the return of One Bad Pig with the promise of new music. Paul wrote on Facebook recently, "Please pray for the band. This is a big year for us as we reunite to celebrate more than 30 years! We are playing in early July at the AudioFeed Festival in Illinois and hope to be doing some local TX dates as well. We are considering doing a Kickstarter campaign for a new album... << Full Report >>

Consumed By Fire Readies Debut Album "Giving Over" For March 25

As a follow up to their celebrated EP Lean On Me, released last year, rising artist Consumed By Fire is excited to reveal its debut full-length album with Inpop Records titled Giving Over on March 25. Music listeners are being introduced to the Ward brothers, Caleb (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Josh (Guitar, Harmony Vocals) and Jordan (Drums, Harmony Vocals), through their rising hit single “Lean On Me... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 22, 2016*

Jesus Culture Conference Set for August 4-6 in Los Angeles

Jesus Culture invites a generation of revivalists to gather this summer at the annual Jesus Culture Conference in Los Angeles at the Long Beach Terrace Theater August 4-6, 2016. The gathering will seek the Lord through passionate worship and preaching featuring speakers John Gray, Lisa Bevere, Banning Liebscher, Jeremy Johnson, and Nathan Edwardson. Worship music will be led by Jesus Culture Artists, Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Bryan and Katie Torwalt, and Chris McClarney. Registration for the Jesus Culture Conference opens February 5, 2016... << Full Report >>

Life.Church Signs With DREAM Worship, Releases Debut Album, "Fully Devoted Live"

DREAM Worship is proud to announce that Life.Church Worship has signed with the label. Released today, the first release through this partnership is a nine-track album titled Fully Devoted Live. Started in 1996 in a two-car garage, Life.Church now meets in 24 locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, New York, Kansas, and New Mexico, and globally at Life.Church Online. Started by Pastor Craig Groeschel, Life.Church is passionate about leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ through worship... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 21, 2016*

Word Records Announces Fathom Events "This Is Winter Jam"

On Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 pm experience a once-in-a-lifetime big-screen spectacular at a movie theater near you. THIS IS WINTER JAM captures the life transforming ministry of Winter Jam, as you've never seen it before. From unforgettable live performances from Skillet, for KING & COUNTRY, Francesca Battistelli, Family Force 5, Blanca, Veridia and more, to unprecedented backstage access, and never-before seen interviews from Winter Jam artist's past and present... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 20, 2016*

K-Love

Elisabeth Hasselbeck And Matthew West To Host 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Live From Nashville

Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West are set to host the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. K-LOVE, the leading Christian music radio network with a weekly listenership of over 14 million people, will once again bring the only fan-voted experience in the industry to Nashville, Tenn. June 3 - 5, 2016... << Full Report >>

Voice of the Martyrs Launch "i am n" Movement To Support Persecuted Christians

Thousands of Christians have died at the hands of Muslim extremists, and the atrocities committed by terrorists continue to make headlines across the globe. The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), a nonprofit that offers practical and spiritual help to persecuted Christians, has launched the "i am n" movement that has already generated over $5 million in aid for Christians who have been displaced by the self-proclaimed Islamic State known as ISIS. Now, VOM is... << Full Report >>

Matthew West Shares Call To Action with "UNTOLD"

A letter from Matthew West: "For years I've been using my platform of music encouraging people to realize how each one of our lives is a story in the making, and how each of our stories can have a great impact on the world. Sadly, we live in a world where many stories are ended before they even have the chance to begin... << Full Report >>

The City Church Opens Registration for The WKND Annual Youth Conference February 26-28

The City Church is gearing up for their highly anticipated The WKND annual youth conference kicking off Friday, February 26 through Sunday, February 28 in Seattle. The WKND is The City Church's annual youth gathering for students ages 12-21. The WKND is a three-day event of music and speakers from around the world sharing a message focused on the good news of Jesus while encouraging and uplifting students to live a life that is bigger than themselves... << Full Report >>

Misty Edwards and Matt Gilman to Appear at Onething Orlando 2016 Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30

"Onething Orlando 2016", which attracts youth and young adults from across the Southeast is slated for Friday and Saturday, January 29 -30 for the ninth year at the Church in the Son in sunny Orlando, Florida. Popular Forerunner Music worship artist Misty Edwards (Fling Wide. Little Bird) will be... << Full Report >>

Matt Price To Release "Dream" February 10

Pop artist, songwriter and producer Matt Price is slated to release his sophomore EP, Dream, February 10 across all digital platforms. Dream is currently available for pre-order at iTunes where fans can receive an instant download of new track "Fortress" with each purchase prior to release. Price will celebrate his new EP with... << Full Report >>

We Are Messengers Has Big First-Ever Week At Radio

Word Records recording artist We Are Messengers is coming out of the gates strong in its first-ever add week at radio, with 52 radio stations adding "Everything Comes Alive," the first single from the band's forthcoming self-titled album release (4/22/16). The track was the... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 19, 2016*

Devin Turner Addresses Abusive Relationships On "Butterfly"

Indie rapper Devin Turner is a budding artist who's willing to tackle serious subject matter that most other rappers skip. "Butterfly" is a narrative about a woman who has too often settled for mediocre and abusive relationships, but soon finds her reason for existence in a relationship with Jesus Christ... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 15, 2016*

GRAMMY® Acclaimed Crowder Debuts "Neon Steeple Extravaganza," Available Today

After a surprise digital EP release last fall, Crowder has debuted Neon Steeple Extravaganza, an expanded edition of his widely acclaimed Neon Steeple (2014) available in retail stores today. Included in the physical release are songs from his first solo debut as well as six new live songs from Neon Porch Extravaganza (2015). Bearing the name of Crowder's faithful touring sidekick, KennyRodgersTheArticFox.com transports listeners... << Full Report >>

John Tibbs Comes Alive With "Dead Man Walking" Feb. 5

Dead Man Walking, the highly anticipated FairTrade Services full-length debut from singer/songwriter John Tibbs, is set to bow February 5th. On the heels of last fall's critically acclaimed Dead Man Walking EP, the album was produced by Ben Shive (Rend Collective, Colony House) and showcases 10 selections, eight of which were co-penned by Tibbs... << Full Report >>

Lecrae Surprises Fans with "Church Clothes 3" Today

Grammy award winning hip-hop artist Lecrae releases Church Clothes 3, the highly-anticipated third installment from his celebrated mixtape series. Starting today, Church Clothes 3 is available via Reach Records for digital purchase and streaming across all DSPs including iTunes. Fans can also purchase a copy at DTLR stores, the lifestyle retailer exclusively carrying the physical release... << Full Report >>

K-LOVE/AIR1 And Food for the Hungry Will Present TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour 2016

Known for his dynamic live show, six-time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac and K-LOVE/AIR1 will present the talent-packed, multi-artist "HITS DEEP TOUR," visiting over 25 markets in spring 2016. Leading the nationwide run alongside his DiverseCity Band, the multi-platinum selling artist will be joined by Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, Capital Kings, Finding Favour and Hollyn, promising a night of non-stop hit songs. Kicking off in Baton Rouge, La. on February 18, the "HITS DEEP TOUR" will run through April 10, ending in Moline, Ill. The tour’s theme and multi-artist package will undoubtedly make for some special moments on stage... << Full Report >>

Jesus Culture's New Album "Let It Echo" is Available Now

Jesus Culture's new live album - Let It Echo - is available today. This is the first album recorded live at their church in Sacramento, CA. This is the group's ninth live album and first Jesus Culture release with their partnership with Captiol Christian Music Group. Click here to get Let It Echo at iTunes... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 14, 2016*

Hawk Nelson's New Single "Diamonds" Gets Warm Welcome At Radio

Hawk Nelson is adding another successful single to their growing collection of radio favorites. The band dropped "Diamonds" last week and is already charting at No. 36 National Christian Audience, No. 26 AC Monitored, No. 25 AC Indicator, and No. 24 Hot AC. Forty-four stations are currently onboard, including SiriusXM, WAY FM, JoyFM St. Louis, KJNW Kansas City, KXOJ Tulsa, and WBSN New Orleans... << Full Report >>

"WOW 20th Anniversary" Release Slated For March 18

Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Label Group and Word Entertainment announce the March 18th release of the ultimate collection from the WOW Hits brand - WOW Hits 20th Anniversary. The two CD set will include 30 iconic songs from the most significant artists in Christian music. Artists featured on the collection are Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 13, 2016*

The Afters Celebrate "Live On Forever" Music Video Premiere With Fans Via Live Chat

The Afters blew fans away yesterday morning with the premiere of their highly-anticipated new music video for "Live On Forever." The band debuted the video for their latest single exclusively on their website and spent time hanging out with fans online in celebration. Produced by Nathan William, the visually stunning video captures the concept behind the single "Live On Forever... << Full Report >>

Passion Debuts At No. 3 on Billboard Digital Albums Chart

Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising skyrocketed up the charts after its January 1 digital release, debuting at No. 3 on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart. The album also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums Chart, making it the seventh Passion release to do so. Upon hitting iTunes, the album instantly shot to No. 1 on the Christian Albums Chart, quickly making its way to the Top 3 albums overall, just behind Adele and Justin... << Full Report >>

Sherrod White Announces "Frsh X Strt" EP for Release Jan. 29

Sherrod White announces release date and track list of new EP FRSH X STRT along with New Single "Made It" featuring Hillary Hand. Atlanta based hip-hop/alternative artist Sherrod White is set release his new EP, FRSH X STRT, on January 29th. Sherrod White explained the following about his new project, "With FRSH X STRT the goal is to introduce to those who are unfamiliar with me as well as re-introduce myself... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 12, 2016*

The Rocket Summer Reveals North American Tour for New Album ZOETIC

Hot on the heels of the announcement of its sixth album ZOETIC on February 26, 2016, THE ROCKET SUMMER has revealed a North American tour to support the release of that album. As announced this morning on Bandsintown and kicking off on March 11 in Houston, TX and circling the continent with NYC’s Webster Hall on March 26, the run of dates will last five weeks before returning the band back to Los Angeles’s Troubadour on April 12 (tour dates below). A limited number of VIP tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 13 at 9:00am local time at http://www.therocketsummer.com/tour. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, January 15 at 9:00am local time... << Full Report >>

UK Worship Leader Noel Robinson’s Live Album, "Outrageous Love," To Debut In North America Jan. 22

Integrity Music announces the North American release of Outrageous Love, the first live recording from UK-based worship leader Noel Robinson. Signed to Integrity last year, Robinson is a veteran musician known for his genre-bending, prophetic style of worship. Already a best-seller in stores throughout the United Kingdom and Europe, the 14-track Outrageous Love hits Christian retail stores in the U.S. and Canada on January 22. At that time, the project will also be available globally through any region served by iTunes and Amazon with an 18-track "Digital Deluxe" already available through iTunes in some regions... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 11, 2016*

Grammy Award Winner Lecrae Announces 2016 Higher Learning College Tour

LECRAE is heading back to school in 2016. The two-time Grammy® Award-winning hip-hop artist, known for his music message frequently at odds with his hip-hop peers, has fans buzzing with excitement at the announcement that he'll be hitting the road on February 9, 2016 for his HIGHER LEARNING TOUR stopping at college campuses and in college towns across the country... << Full Report >>

Ian Eskelin Discovers Musical Gem In Hyderabad, India, Signs Pearl City Worship To Radiate Music

Inpop Records kicks of the New Year with the release of God's Not Dead-The Greatest Hits of the Newsboys, a 12-track compilation project of the multi-award winning band's top-charting songs. Fans can access the album in stores and on digital platforms starting February 12... << Full Report >>

Inpop Records Kicks Off 2016 with the Release of "God's Not Dead: The Greatest Hits of the Newsboys"

Inpop Records kicks of the New Year with the release of God's Not Dead-The Greatest Hits of the Newsboys, a 12-track compilation project of the multi-award winning band's top-charting songs. Fans can access the album in stores and on digital platforms starting February 12... << Full Report >>

Colton Dixon Marries Annie Coggeshall In Nashville

Exclusively featured on PEOPLE.com, Colton Dixon married Annie Coggeshall in Nashville last Friday. The popular weekly will be the first to run additional photos of the wedding in their upcoming print issue, hitting newsstands this Friday. In attendance along with family and friends were fellow musicians TobyMac, Steven Curtis Chapman, Seth Morrison from Skillet and Michael Tait from Newsboys... << Full Report >>

Worship Leader Shelly E. Johnson Releases New Single

Lifeway Worship's 2012 Songwriter of the Year and nationally known worship leader Shelly E. Johnson releases "Loved Me First" to Christian radio today. The song, the first off Johnson's upcoming EP, "Measureless," releasing January 22, is shipping to Christian INSPO, Soft AC and Christian AC radio stations... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 8, 2016*

"Showbread is Showdead," The Final Showbread Record Out Today

Today, rock band Showbread releases their final album, appropriately titled Showbread is Showdead. You can grab the album now on iTunes. "Hermann Hesse once wrote, 'Who would be born must first destroy a world.' The trajectory of punk rock listlessness tends toward a sad and mostly overlooked decrescendo; once provocative artists fail to... << Full Report >>

Phil Wickham Announces New Album "Children of God" for Release April 8

Today, worship leader Phil Wickham announced the title and shared the cover art and release date for his forthcoming new album, Children of God. Wickham wrote: "My friends, It's hard to put into words how excited I am to share this with you. This is the cover of my upcoming record "Children Of God". We officially began working on this record exactly one year ago today, and I am thrilled to announce that it will be released on April 8th... << Full Report >>

Third Day's "Soul On Fire" Awarded Most Played Song of 2015 at Christian Radio

2015 was a great end-of-the-year wrap up for THIRD DAY. With the announcement of their GRAMMY® Award nomination for "Soul On Fire," it was also revealed that "Soul On Fire" was the most played song at Christian radio in 2015. The single was officially named the No. 1 Christian Airplay Song of the Year, according to Billboard's Christian Overall National Audience year-end chart. The editorial team at iTunes also selected "Soul On Fire" as one of the year's top tracks of 2015... << Full Report >>

The Rocket Summer Releases "ZOETIC" on February 26th

"I basically fell in love with music all over again, like I had when I was first learning to play," says Bryce Avary of THE ROCKET SUMMER about his new album, ZOETIC which will be released on February 26, 2016 on Aviate Records. "My only mission was to be as creative as possible, and to push myself further than ever." The evolution of the indie pop band led by singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Avary has brought him to a creative crossroads that forced him to rethink... << Full Report >>

We Are Messengers To Release Self-Titled Debut April 22

Word Records recording artist We Are Messengers announce pre-sale ordering begins today for the band's self-titled, 14-song debut album releasing on April 22, 2016. All pre-order buyers will receive four song downloads from the album prior to the release date, one per month, between today and April 22. Pre-order the album We Are Messengers here. Releasing today is the poignant music video for the project's opening track and first single, "Everything Comes Alive." The music video can be viewed... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 7, 2016*

Audrey Assad Releases "Inheritance" February 12

Critically lauded singer, songwriter and musician, as well as author, speaker, producer and daughter of a Syrian refugee, Audrey Assad internationally releases her second independent album, Inheritance, Feb 12 on Fortunate Fall Records with Tone Tree Music distribution. A collection of hymns and original songs that both pay homage to her childhood heritage and to her Catholic faith and charismatic spirituality, the highly anticipated album has already been pre-ordered by thousands of fans... << Full Report >>

Meredith Andrews Announces February 19 Release of New Album "Deeper"

Multi-Dove award-winning recording artist and songwriter Meredith Andrews has revealed the cover and track listing to her upcoming studio album, titled Deeper. Produced by Jacob Sooter, Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury and Seth Mosley, this is her fourth album with Word Worship and the follow up to 2013's Worth It All. Encompassing eleven studio recordings, Deeper is set to release February 19. A 14-song deluxe edition will release on the same day. A digital pre-order will be available for... << Full Report >>

Big Daddy Weave's "Beautiful Offerings Tour" 2016 Launches

Top Christian music touring artist Big Daddy Weave announces the return of their tremendously successful concept event, the 60-city Beautiful Offerings Tour 2016, featuring special guest artists Plumb and Jordan Feliz. The coast-to-coast tour kicks off January 27 in Auburn, California and wraps May 22 in Ocala, Florida. See current tour dates below; additional dates are still being added... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 6, 2016*

SRCVinyl to Reissue Switchfoot's "Nothing Is Sound" on Vinyl

SRCVinyl is excited to announce the first release of 2016. To kick off the year, SRCVinyl will be reissuing Switchfoot's "Nothing is Sound" on limited edition vinyl! The album is set to release on March 8th with preorders going live today here: Switchfoot - Nothing is Sound 2XLP... << Full Report >>

eOne Music Garners 26 Stellar Awards Nominations

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) celebrates a chart-topping year in music, with 26 nominations in 19 categories for the upcoming 31st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards. Encompassing nominations for 10 artists, major Stellar Award nominations include the categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, CD of the Year and many more. Delivering a range of hit projects from both newer artists and industry icons, with the powerful sounds of contemporary and traditional gospel to choir and hip-hop, the nominees are: Erica Campbell, Jonathan McReynolds, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Karen Clark Sheard, J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, William McDowell... << Full Report >>

RCA Inspiration Garners 18 Stellar Awards Nominations

RCA Inspiration celebrates an outstanding year in music at the 31st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards with 18 nominations in 12 categories. With nine projects, multiple nominations are blanketed under Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year, Praise and Worship CD of the Year and more. The artists that have garnered these nominations are carving their own path in the music industry all the way from gospel to hip hop, with nominations for... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 4, 2016*

"Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising" Debuts At No. 1 On iTunes Christian Albums Chart

Several of the world's most renowned worship leaders came together to write and record Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising, which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Albums chart and reached the Top 5 overall after its January 1 digital release. Physical copies of the album will be available January 29. Featuring Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, Brett Younker and Jimi Cravity, the worship anthems were introduced to more than 40,000 18-25 year olds at Passion 2016... << Full Report >>