Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: January 2018

January, 2018

*Wednesday, January 31, 2018*

Rush Of Fools Launches Kickstarter To Fund New Album

Pop rock band Rush of Fools is the latest act to take to crowd funding in order to make a return to music. The band has a hefty goal of $55,000 with about 1/5 of it raised and 12 days to go. For details on the campaign and contributing, head to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1505047946/new-music-videos-and-fan-experience-from-rush-of-f. This will be the band's first new album since their 2014 release, Carry Us Now... << Full Report >>

Tenth Avenue North Debuts New Video for No. 1 Single "Control"

What if I told you God doesn’t need you, He wants you?" asks Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North when talking about their No. 1 song "Control." "What if I told you that your loveliness to God doesn’t rise and fall with your usefulness to God? God doesn't need us to be successful... << Full Report >>

Dream Set To Release "God's Not Dead: A Light In Darkness" Album

DREAM Label Group and Pure Flix Music, will release God's Not Dead: A Light In Darkness - Songs From And Inspired By the Motion Picture as a digital album on Friday, March 30th with a special CD touring edition available sold at the artist events... << Full Report >>

Off Road Minivan Premiere New Music Video "Spiral Gaze"

Rock quintet Off Road Minivan is thrilled to share their brand new music video "Spiral Gaze," premiering now via Alternative Press. "Spiral Gaze" is the title track from the band's forthcoming debut EP, out... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 30, 2018*

Hillsong Worship Wins First-Ever Grammy® Award

Hillsong Worship won its first GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for their genre-smashing single, “What A Beautiful Name” that continues to be the fastest growing song in modern church history... << Full Report >>

Rend Collective's Latest Brings "Good News" To Multiple Billboard Charts

Irish band Rend Collective released their latest album on Friday, Jan. 19 to critical acclaim. The widely praised Good News saw Rend Collective at the top of the charts, earning the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Christian & Gospel Chart, and No. 5 spot on... << Full Report >>

Phil Madeira to release "Providence" on April 6

Most people who know Phil Madeira know him as one of the most seasoned players in Nashville. Since his arrival in 1983, Madeira has seen success in a plethora of different ways. He has quietly released five solo critically-acclaimed records and has shared the stage with Neil Young, Sheryl Crow, Leon Russell, and Jack White. If you can think... << Full Report >>

There Is More Tour Features Hillsong Worship & Pastor Brian Houston

Join Pastor Brian Houston and members of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Hillsong Worship team on their upcoming spring tour - There Is More Tour. Houston and members of Hillsong Worship from Australia will embark on a 14-city spring tour this April across the south-eastern United States... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 29, 2018*

Zach Williams' Wins GRAMMY® Award With Debut Album, CHAIN BREAKER

Provident Label Group/Sony Music proudly announces that Zach Williams received his first GRAMMY Award during yesterday's 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony in New York. Williams won for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Chain Breaker, his debut album release. Reflecting about his win... << Full Report >>

To Write Love on Her Arms Announces Annual HEAVY AND LIGHT

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) has announced that they will be holding their annual HEAVY AND LIGHT event on March 10th, 2018 at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL. The organization invites everyone to save the date for what promises to be an inspiring evening of songs, conversation and hope, with performances from Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Dustin Kensrue... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 26, 2018*

Ryan Stevenson Kicks Off 2018 With New Song

Gotee Records' Ryan Stevenson is starting his 2018 strong with the release of brand new music with the song "No Matter What (feat. Bart Millard of MercyMe)." Stevenson is coming off the heels of a successful 2017 and already this year two of his own songs have charted on the Billboard's... << Full Report >>

Lauren Daigle Achieves Third No. 1 Single

Centricity Music artist Lauren Daigle’s “O’Lord” is Christian music’s Number 1 song in the country, making it the third No. 1 single from her RIAA-certified Gold, debut album, How Can It Be. The song not only hit No. 1 on the... << Full Report >>

For All Seasons Releases "Clarity EP" Today

California worship band For All Seasons is thrilled to start 2018 with the release of their debut Centricity Music EP, Clarity. With contributing producers Seth Mosley (for KING & COUNTRY, Passion), Mike O’Connor (Colton Dixon, Meredith Andrews), Ed Cash (NEEDTOBREATHE, Passion), and Cameron Jaymes (Matt Wertz), the 7-track record... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 25, 2018*

Off Road Minivan Signs to Tooth & Nail Records

Rock quintet Off Road Minivan is thrilled to announce that they have joined the Tooth & Nail Records family. Additionally, the band will be releasing their debut EP, Spiral Gaze, on February 16th, 2018. For more information or to pre-order the record... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 24, 2018*

Andrew Peterson Announces Two New Studio Albums

Michael W. Smith isn't the only singer/songwriter releasing two new studio albums early this year. Andrew Peterson has just announced two projects as part of his Resurrection Letters that will release one each in February and March... << Full Report >>

Big Daddy Weave to Perform at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, January 27

Award-winning Christian group Big Daddy Weave will perform live on stage at historic Carnegie Hall in New York City on Saturday, January 27th with an orchestra and 250 Big Daddy Weave fans joining them in the choir.

Known for their number one radio hits including Redeemed, My Story and the Lion and the Lamb, their appearance at the iconic performance hall sees them... << Full Report >>

Michael W. Smith Announces "Surrounded By A Million Lights World Tour"

Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith announces the first leg of his “Surrounded By A Million Lights World Tour.” Presented by Compassion International and featuring special guest Nathan Tasker, the tour launches March 8 in Rochester, MN and... << Full Report >>

Gospel Hip-Hop Label, Renaissance Music, Gives $31k Check To Build Safe House In South Africa

Renaissance Music artists Legin, Sinai and Focus released their compilation album, Safe House, in June 2017 to raise funds and awareness to protect children in Soshanguve, South Africa from sex trafficking. Through Renaissance's non-profit, Expect Renaissance, Inc., 100% of the proceeds from the album go directly to building a safe house to protect the... << Full Report >>

Christian Music Duo Mere Messengers Garners Covenant Award Nomination for Pop Album of the Year

Creative Soul Records duo Mere Messengers is headed to the Covenant Awards this weekend where their debut album, Everything Everywhere, has been nominated for "Pop Album of The Year." Produced by Eric Copeland for Creative Soul Records, a Nashville-based music company associated with Word... << Full Report >>

Natalie Grant and Bernie Herms set to present during 60th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Premiere Ceremony

Multi-award winning singer-songwriter-producer team Natalie Grant and Bernie Herms will be presenters at the 60th Annual GRAMMY® Awards Premiere Ceremony on Sunday, January 28 live beginning at 3 p.m. EST. Watch the live stream at www.grammy.com... << Full Report >>

Noah Cleveland Declares "My Savior Lives!"

Artist Garden Entertainment recording artist, Noah Cleveland, impacts Christian radio this week with his new Christian anthem "My Savior Lives." . The new single, co-written with Tony Wood, has been a work in progress for three years. Artist Garden's Keith Stancil shares... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 23, 2018*

Fireflight Releases "I Won't Look Back" Single Feb. 9

Grammy and Dove Award-nominated Fireflight independently releases its first new song in nearly three years, “I Won’t Look Back,” Feb. 9. The heavy-hitting, guitar-driven single marks the band’s return to its rock roots and will be the first of several new songs slated to release this year... << Full Report >>

Colton Dixon to Co-Headline Spring Tour with Hawk Nelson with special guest Sarah Reeves Set To Launch Feb. 22

Award winning artists Colton Dixon and Hawk Nelson will co-headline the spring tour, “An Evening With Colton Dixon & Hawk Nelson,” set to launch on Feb. 22, featuring special guest artist Sarah Reeves. Presented by Compassion International, the tour is slated... << Full Report >>

Skillet And for KING & COUNTRY Unite For "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour"

Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY unveiled that they will join forces for "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour" stopping in over a dozen markets from mid-April through early May. The unprecedented double-headliner line-up will visit San Antonio, Cedar Rapids, Huntsville, Orlando... << Full Report >>

"American Idol's" Scott MacIntyre Releases New Radio Single

Scott MacIntyre is releasing a new single “Look Up!” to Christian radio today. The single is being shipped to Christian INSPO/Soft AC and Christian AC-formatted stations and is the first of a number of new songs that will comprise MacIntyre’s next album planned for release in 2018... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 22, 2018*

GRAMMY® Nominated MercyMe Achieves Gold And Triple Platinum Certification

MercyMe’s landmark album Almost There has been RIAA certified triple platinum (3 million albums sold). In addition, their most recent #1 hit single... << Full Report >>

Integrity Music Announces Paul Baloche's "Ultimate Collection"

Every believer has signposts for the journey in faith. For Dove Award-winning worship leader Paul Baloche, the journey is marked by songs, personal prayers that have become global anthems for Christians from all walks of life. Integrity Music, Baloche’s label home for two decades, now offers 15 of his most beloved compositions with Paul Baloche Ultimate Collection, available globally February 16... << Full Report >>

Anthony Evans To Release New Book, "Unexpected Places," In August

Prolific singer-songwriter and author Anthony Evans to release his debut book, “Unexpected Places: Thoughts On God, Faith and Finding Your Voice,” an honest, riveting narrative of Evans’ personal journey... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 19, 2018*

NF Releases New Song and Video, Goes Platinum in 8 Countries

NF returns with an emotional and fiery new song, "NO NAME", after ringing in the new year with his breakout single, "Let You Down," earning RIAA platinum certification for total consumption in excess of 1 million singles sold-combining equivalent traditional sales and on-demand audio and video streams. The song has more than 500 million worldwide streams... << Full Report >>

Rend Collective Drops Good News Today Giving Critics a "Reason To Celebrate"

Good News, the latest from Irish band Rend Collective, is available today. The widely praised 15-track release includes "Marching On," a collaboration with Hillsong Young & Free, along with Rend Collective's hit single, "Rescuer (Good News)," which has already hit Top 10 on both AC Indicator and National Audience chart, and has been added by major stations including K-LOVE, Air1, WAY-FM, KSBJ and more reaching an audience of over 2.8M weekly listeners,... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 18, 2018*

Creators Behind Annie Moses Band Launch New Publishing House, ManAlivePublishing.com

Bill and Robin Wolaver, the creators of the Nashville-based award-winning, Juilliard-educated Annie Moses Band known for its impeccable artistry and genre-defying music, announce today the launch of ManAlive Publishing... << Full Report >>

OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour Dates and Line-Up Announced

OUTCRY announces dates and the line-up for the 14-city OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour. OUTCRY began four years ago as a hallmark, a line in the sand, a stake in the ground. It was the mark of something that truly had already begun – revival in the local church... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 17, 2018*

Jon Foreman Announces New Acoustic Video Series

Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman is focusing on his solo projects this year while the band takes a break from touring, and his latest announcement treats listeners to live, one mic, one-take versions of his songs... << Full Report >>

Andrew Osenga Launches Kickstarter Campaign To Fund New Album

Longtime solo artist (and former member of The Normals and Caedmon's Call) Andrew Osenga has launched a new Kickstarter campaign to fund his newest project, The Painted Desert. "I thought I was done making records," writes Osenga on his Kickstarter pitch page. "I felt I had said all I'd ever have to say. Then life happened. The past few years have felt like wandering in the desert, in a myriad... << Full Report >>

Flame To Release New Album, "God Knows"

Multi-award nominated artist, FLAME, is set to release his ninth studio album titled, God Knows. The album is set apart from his previous eight records in that it is the most personal in nature. FLAME discusses issues that he has never spoken about during the duration of his time as a public figure. If you thought you knew all there was to know about him, this album will prove otherwise... << Full Report >>

Matthew West Goes All In To 2018 With Radio Hit "Broken Things"

Matthew West is already going All In to the new year! The four-time GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter has already seen a No. 1 with “Broken Things” on the Christian Airplay chart with the single currently sitting at No. 2 on Christian Airplay and No. 3 on... << Full Report >>

Anthony Brown & group therAPy Lead The Way With 10 Stellar Award Nominations

Once again, Anthony Brown & group therAPy celebrate a ‘stellar’ year of recognition. Their current album, A LONG WAY FROM SUNDAY received 10 Stellar Award nominations this year, the most by any artist... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 16, 2018*

Steven Malcolm to Release Four New EPs in 2018

Multiple Dove Awards nominee, Steven Malcolm, will release his second project for Word Records Hip Hop label, IVAV, on Jan. 26, 2018. The Second City – Part 1, was executive produced by Word Entertainment’s Senior Director, A&R, Joseph Prielozny, and features four new songs written or co-written by Malcolm. Guest artists on the record include Taylor Hill, Anderson Michael and Zauntee. The Second City – Part 1 is available now for pre-order... << Full Report >>

Reach Records Introduces Its Most Unashamed 116 Day Manifesto Yet

For more than a decade Atlanta's esteemed independent label, Reach Records, has been creating music with a mission to change the way people see the world. This mission is underscored today, January 16, 2018, as the label launches its boldest and most unashamed manifesto yet with the introduction of the Light Bearer brand ethos... << Full Report >>

DREAM Worship Signs Norwegian Group Radiate Worship

Norwegian Electronic Worship team, Radiate Worship has signed with DREAM Label Group's worship division, DREAM Worship (Life.Church Worship, NewSpring Worship, New Hope Oahu). Led by Pastor Martin Midtgård Hagen, the worship ministry of Radiate Church started in 2008 focusing on it's fresh expression of groundbreaking worship... << Full Report >>

David and Tamela Mann Win NAACP Image Award For Their TV One Family Docu-Series "The Manns"

Comedian David Mann, and the rest of the Mann family are celebrating their win for Outstanding Reality Program/Reality Competition Series for their hit docu-series The Manns (TV One). For the first time, members of the public that were not NAACP members could cast award votes, and industry and fans showed their support of the Mann family by honoring them with this prestigious award... << Full Report >>

Capitol Christian Music Group Announces Two Key Senior Promotions

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), the market leader in Christian recorded music and music publishing, has promoted Brad O'Donnell to Chief Creative Officer and Hudson Plachy to Chief Marketing Officer, it was announced today by CCMG Chairman & CEO Peter York. Following last week's promotion of York from... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 15, 2018*

LOVECOLLIDE Releases Tired Of Basic April 13

Lauren Budnick and Brooke DeLeary of the faith-forward pop duo LOVECOLLIDE announce their third full-length album, Tired Of Basic, which is set to independently release April 13 on ABS Entertainment, LLC with global distribution for the first time through The Fuel Music... << Full Report >>

Oatmeal and 1K Phew Release New Single, "Ain't Worried"

GodChaserz artist newest artist Oatmeal drops his first single "Ain't Worried" featuring Reach Record's 1K Phew. This is the first single from Oatmeal's upcoming project Just Add Water releasing in 2018... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 12, 2018*

Tedashii Releases New Single "Splash" Featuring 1K Phew

Rapper Tedashii releases "Splash" today (January 12), a new single featuring Reach artist 1K Phew, available now for purchase and streaming across all DSPs via Reach Records. Reflecting on the meaning of the song, Tedashii explains "Splash is for those who love to question everything, color outside the lines, and have fun... << Full Report >>

Michael W. Smith Releases "Crashing Waves" Single Today

Multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith reveals new music today from his studio album, A Million Lights, releasing Feb. 16 from Rocketown Records and The Fuel Music. “Crashing Waves,” a song about the unconditional love of God, joins the... << Full Report >>

Jeremy Camp Announces Spring Leg of THE ANSWER Tour w/Micah Tyler

Following a successful 25-city run of tour dates in the fall featuring multiple sell-out performances, award-winning GRAMMY® nominee Jeremy Camp will extend ‘The Answer’ Tour this spring with special guest Micah Tyler. Kicking off April 5, the tour will hit an additional 16 markets in... << Full Report >>

Mandisa Debuts "Bleed The Same" Video Featuring TobyMac and Kirk Franklin

Coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, HuffPost is exclusively sharing the first look at the thought-provoking music video of Mandisa's "Bleed The Same" featuring fellow GRAMMY® winners TobyMac and Kirk Franklin. To watch the video, click here... << Full Report >>

Audrey Assad's Third Single From Evergreen, "Drawn To You," Releases Today

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and author Audrey Assad releases today the third single from her first new album of all new songs in four years, Evergreen. The song, “Drawn to You,” as well as “Wounded Healer” and first single, “Deliverer,” are available now at... << Full Report >>

Cameron James Release New Single & Music Video For 'Born To Bring The Light'

DREAM Records is proud to announce the release of Cameron James' sophomore single, "Born To Bring The Light". After spending time in the studio with producer Rusty Varenkamp (Ellie Holcomb, TobyMac), the two came up with this powerhouse pop track. This song is about the revealing of destiny from heartbreak. The powerful lyrics center... << Full Report >>

Forerunner Music Releases Multi-Artist Project "Fully Alive," Today

Forerunner Music, the official record label of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City (IHOPKC), releases today the multi-artist album, Fully Alive. This much-anticipated, 15-track recording is available now at digital retail providers, including... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 10, 2018*

Worship Leader Todd Agnew Launches Worship Team Weekend Conference

Chart-topping, seven-time Dove Award-nominated worship leader and singer/songwriter Todd Agnew has launched a new Worship Team Weekend Conference, designed to help worship leaders discover, build and apply a biblical theology of worship. Agnew, who teaches worship theology and worship leadership at Visible Music College in Dallas, developed the event after observing that many worship leaders learned their craft by watching... << Full Report >>

Alexis Slifer Releases FAMOUS FOR

Former Rubyz member and iShine actress Alexis Slifer has just released her sophomore, six-song solo-project, FAMOUS FOR. The album, produced by Chuck Butler, explores themes central to the young artist’s faith: God is real, He works miracles, and He longs to be close to his children... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 9, 2018*

Phil Joel's Zealand Returns With Album "Liberated" Feb. 9

Liberated, the long-awaited full-length debut from Word Records recording artist Zealand, is slated for release February 9. Produced by Brent Milligan (Colony House, Tauren Wells), as well as Philip Zach (Remedy Drive) and Galen Crew, the project features 10 original selections all co-written by GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning group founder and frontman Phil Joel, with contributions from We Are Messengers’ Darren Mulligan; GRAMMY® winner Seth Mosley; multi Dove Award winner Jason Ingram; and Dove nominee Benji Cowart, among other acclaimed writers... << Full Report >>

Peter York Promoted to Chairman and CEO of Capitol Christian Music Group

Longtime Christian Music executive Peter York has been promoted to Chairman & CEO of Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), it was announced today by Capitol Music Group Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett, to whom York will report. In his expanded role, York will drive CCMG's strategic direction, business development initiatives... << Full Report >>

Global Worship Leaders Brad + Rebekah's "Sound Of Heaven" To Be Unveiled On Feb. 16

Brad + Rebekah’s Sound Of Heaven will debut on Feb. 16, marking the couple’s seventh album in their 10 year-journey as a worship duo. The forthcoming record stemmed from a four-year trek of asking around 50 pastors nationwide what is... << Full Report >>

Bryan Popin To Release "Step In The Name" Single January 16

Billboard No. 1 artist Bryan Popin is set to release his new single, "Step In The Name," from his best-selling album, I GOT OUT, on Tuesday, January 16. This hot track brings heat with an infectious funky pop groove that mixes old school with the new school. Embodied with the essence of gritty horns, coupled with assertive... << Full Report >>

Anthony Brown & group therAPy Worldwide Premiere of "I GOT THAT" On BET Tomorrow

Multi-Stellar Award winner, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter-producer, Anthony Brown & group therAPy unveil their new music video, “I Got That,” across BET.com and BET platforms (BET, BET HER, BET GOSPEL and BET SOUL) on Wednesday, January 10... << Full Report >>

Indie Label M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Sign Sister Trio Juzang

M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records, Inc., President & CEO, Leonard J. Thompson III, announces the signing of JUZANG, a talented trio of sisters with a fresh sound, and dynamic presentation... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 5, 2018*

Seven-Time GRAMMY Winner TobyMac's Anticipated New Single "I just need U." Out Today

“I just need U.” from TobyMac is hitting all digital music services today, marking the first new music from the seven-time GRAMMY® winner since 2015. TobyMac once again collaborated with Bryan Fowler alongside Finding Favour's Blake NeeSmith. The cover animation video is already trending at No. 17 on YouTube... << Full Report >>

River Valley Worship Releases 2018 Declaration Song "World Needs Jesus" on BEC WORSHIP

BEC WORSHIP, a new imprint of BEC Recordings, announces the new signing of River Valley Worship. Kicking off 2018 with a declaration song, River Valley Worship recently released their label debut single, "World Needs Jesus," available now at Spotify and Apple music (http://smarturl.it/WorldNeedsJesus)... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 4, 2018*

Kevin Max Begins Fan-Funding New Album, "AWOL"

Solo artist Kevin Max is raising support to finish his new album AWOL, with the first half immediately available for download with pre-orders. AWOL is produced by Kieran Kelly and features guests including Andy Rourke of The Smiths and members of the band Passenger. AWOL will feature at least 12 tracks, and PledgeMusic packages include custom vinyl, CDs and other merchandise... << Full Report >>

Beautiful Eulogy Announces Final Tour Dates?

Hip Hop trio Beautiful Eulogy recently announced a string of tour dates for this month, but in an email that went out today, it appears these January tour dates may be the group's final ones as well. The email announced a specific local tour date to recipients and then added: "This will be our last official tour as Beautiful Eulogy, so if you were planning on coming out to a show, this would be the time to make it happen... << Full Report >>

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Smashes Good Morning America Performance

Multiple award-winner, best-selling artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard kicks off the new year with debut performance on Good Morning America. The Motown Gospel recording artist performed her current radio single “I’m Getting Ready,” to an overwhelming response and social media was abuzz with appreciation and excitement after Cobbs Leonard... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 3, 2018*

Capital Kings Announce Indefinite Break

Just recently, Switchfoot announced a "break" from the road for an undetermined amount of time, and today Gotee Records electronic pop duo Capital Kings have announced that they are "stepping away" from the band for now. In a Facebook post, the guys wrote: "CK fam, thanks for all the love this past year on all the new music and every one of you that came out to a show... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 2, 2018*

The 6th Annual K-LOVE Christmas Tour Achieves Highest Attendance In Its History

The 6th annual K-LOVE Christmas Tour officially wrapped before Christmas, closing its successful 19-city run at the iconic Beacon Theatre in New York City. (Click here for JFH's tour review and photo gallery!) The tour, which kicked off over Thanksgiving weekend in Little Rock, AR and was produced by 25 Entertainment, had its highest attendance in its history by selling out an astounding eight shows... << Full Report >>