Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: January 2021

January, 2021

*Friday, January 29, 2021*

Hillsong UNITED Drops Surprise Live Concert Experience Today

Today, multi-platinum-selling and award-winning Christian music powerhouse Hillsong UNITED released, The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden, theirlive full-length album recoded at the famed venue. The new release arrives with the accompanying concert film on Amazon Prime, free to stream for Prime members, making it among the few full-concert experience offerings for home viewers since the start of the global pandemic... << Full Report >>

Baylor Wilson's "Jesus Happened" Debuts Today

In partnership with Halogen Entertainment, Fair Trade Services is excited to share "Jesus Happened," the new song from their newest signing, artist and songwriter Baylor Wilson. Out today on all platforms along with a new lyric... << Full Report >>

Casting Crowns and KB Partner For New Version of "Start Right Here"

GRAMMY-Award winning and multi-RIAA Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns have partnered with chart-topping hip-hop artist KB to create an anthem-like version of the group's single, "Start Right Here." The creative take on the song is available today here... << Full Report >>

Mat Kearney Announces New Album, "January Flower," and Releases New Single

Today, Mat Kearney announced a brand new album, titled January Flower, set to release May 21st. A new single, titled "Powerless," released today along with the album preorder. Kearney announced: "In January of 2019, I packed up some recording gear and headed to a remote off the grid house near Joshua Tree. The plan was to set up a studio and record new music. One of my oldest friends... << Full Report >>

Disciple Offers Last Chance to Stream and Download of "Anniversary X" Concert Before Midnight

Last weekend, Disciple performed a tenth anniversary show of their Horseshoes & Handgrenades album, but fans can still get access of the show till midnight tonight. Check out the band's announcement... << Full Report >>

We Are Messengers Collaborates With Vince Gill for Special Version of "Image Of God"

Today (1/29), Curb | Word Entertainment’s We Are Messengers unveils a special version of their latest hit, “Image Of God,” featuring 21-time GRAMMY® winner Vince Gill. The song, which additionally showcases a choir of voices from Nashville Life Music, hits streaming platforms as a two-track single that also includes an acoustic rendition of the unifying track... << Full Report >>

for KING and COUNTRY Experience Rebirth with New Single "Amen (Reborn)," Feat. Lecrae and Tony Williams

Four-time GRAMMY Award-winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY today released their brand-new single and lyric video for “Amen (Reborn) [feat. Lecrae + The WRLDFMS Tony Williams],” a song about renaissance and renewal. Following the three artists’ poignant... << Full Report >>

Hulvey Unveils New Single "Back in the Wick" Available On All Digital Platforms

Breakout hip hop artist Hulvey, who released his debut EP last year titled, BRKNHRT, is kicking off the New Year with new beats, as heard in his brand new single “Back in the Wick'' available across all streaming platforms now... << Full Report >>

DOE Releases New Live Video and Single, "Brighter"

Rising star DOE releases a new video for her single “Brighter,” available now. On the intimate live band performance, DOE plays guitar and delivers a soaring rendition of “Brighter” with her unforgettable rich vocals. A lively track lifting up the impact of God’s love in... << Full Report >>

Jordan Smith, "The Voice" Season 9 Winner, Releases New Music Today

Powerhouse vocalist and songwriter and "The Voice" season 9 winner Jordan Smith has signed a deal with Provident Label Group/Sony Music. Releasing his first single with the label today, titled "Great You Are,"it is also accompanied with a lyric video, which... << Full Report >>

Baton Rouge-based Jonathan Stockstill Releases New Single "You Fight My Battles" with Bethany Music

Jonathan Stockstill announces the release of his newest single, "You Fight My Battles." Written by Jonathan Stockstill and James Stockstill and produced by Matt Edwards, "You Fight My Battles" will be featured on Jonathan's upcoming album scheduled to release on February 19... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 27, 2021*

Darwin Hobbs is Back in the Top Ten with "Get Ready"

Singer-songwriter Darwin Hobbs has entered into a partnership with FairTrade Services and Tyscot Records. “It's been over a decade since I recorded an album,” he says. “I spent time away from the music industry to regain a sense of focus and purpose. I needed to center myself and reestablish the reason... << Full Report >>

BEC's Jordan St. Cyr Debuts New Music Video For "Fires"

Jordan St. Cyr, the recently signed singer/songwriter with BEC Recordings, has just released a new music video for his current single, "Fires." The song, written by St. Cyr along with Micah Kuiper... << Full Report >>

Richard Hartley, Star of New USA Network TV Series "The Rev" Drops New Song "Highway"

Richard Hartley, star of the USA Network’s new docu-comedy series, “The Rev,” has been whipping choirs together for superstars such as Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Diana Ross – for over two decades. After years of making others... << Full Report >>

Provident Entertainment Announces Megan Joyce as VP Business and Legal Affairs

Provident Entertainment has announced the new hiring of Megan Joyce as Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs to their team. Formally Senior VP, Business and Legal Affairs at Roc Nation in New York, NY, Joyce joins Provident Entertainment with more than 20 years of experience in the... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 26, 2021*

Remedy Drive's David Zach To Host Special "Together for Freedom" Livestream

In an ongoing effort to spotlight the atrocities of human trafficking around the globe, The Exodus Road, in partnership with three additional counter-trafficking organizations, is set to present “Together For Freedom” this Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 pm CT. Hosted by Remedy Drive frontman and Exodus Road operative David Zach—one of Christian music... << Full Report >>

MercyMe Adds Second Show on March 6 to Show'tel Amelia Island Event

GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award-winning band MercyMe has added a second show to what will be their first live performances in a year. The Show'tel Amelia Island with MercyMe event has added a second show for March 6 after the concert view hotel rooms sold out for the... << Full Report >>

'68 Announce New Album 'Give One Take One' with Heavy New Single

The noisy Atlanta duo ‘68 announced their highly anticipated third full-length album Give One Take One, due out March 26 via Cooking Vinyl. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the band debuted the lead single “The Knife, The Knife, The Knife” alongside a music video created by vocalist... << Full Report >>

Non-Profit Porter's Call Celebrates Serving Artists For 20 Years

Porter's Call, a non-profit based in Franklin, Tennessee, is celebrating 20 years of offering counsel and support to touring recording artists. “I had no idea where this would go when we first opened our door back in 2001,” said Al Andrews, Founder and Executive Director of Porter’s Call. “I only knew that artists... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 22, 2021*

Pat Barrett Releasing New Studio Album Feb. 26

Bowyer & Bow / Capitol Christian Music Group artist, Pat Barrett announces the upcoming release of his sophomore studio project, Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, on February 26th. This album features 17 tracks including four songs released in 2020 ("Canvas and Clay," "Lightning (ft. Harolddd)," "No Weapon," and "Heavenly")... << Full Report >>

Cochren and Co.'s Debut Album, "Don't Lose Hope," Drops Today!

Gotee Records is proud to announce the debut album from Cochren & Co., Don’t Lose Hope, is available now. Click here to listen. “This record is a culmination of years of my own joy, sorrow, peace, worry, doubt, and ultimately the thread of hope that has brought me to where I am now," shares Michael Cochren of Cochren... << Full Report >>

SEU Worship Will Release "Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1B" on Feb. 19

Provident Label Group/Essential Worship's SEU Worship will release the second installment of their mixtape project - Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1B on February 19th. The first chapter, Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1A, released in November 2020. Last week the group released the first song... << Full Report >>

CAIN Releases Two New Versions Of Multi-Week No. 1 "Rise Up (Lazarus)"

CAIN, the sibling trio behind the multi-week No. 1 single "Rise Up (Lazarus)," has dropped two new versions of their hit song. The first to release, a duet with labelmate Zach Williams, debuted last Friday and today, CAIN... << Full Report >>

Hillsong Worship Releases New Single, "Fresh Wind," Today

GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum-selling Hillsong Worshipannounces the release of their latest single, “Fresh Wind.” Out today, the brand-new song features lead vocals from Hillsong Worship’s Brooke Ligertwood and David Ware. Listen to the new track here... << Full Report >>

Blanca To Debut First Set Of All-Original Spanish Music, "Renovada," April 2

Curb | Word Entertainment powerhouse vocalist and Premios Arpa award recipient Blanca is poised to unveil Renovada, her first set of all-original Spanish music, April 2, 2021, with the pre-order and lead track, “Soy,” available today. Listen to “Soy” and pre-order the five-song EP... << Full Report >>

Branan Murphy Releases New Single "This World Is Not My Home"

Pop artist Branan Murphy is proud to announce the release of his new single "This World Is Not My Home" on Dream Records and Paravel Records. His most expansive track yet, Branan teamed up with Darren Mulligan of We Are Messengers and producer Kyle Williams (the duo behind the We Are Messengers hit "Power") to write a beautifully... << Full Report >>

MercyMe to Perform First Show In a Year at Show'tel Amelia Island Event

On Friday, March 5, 2021, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award-winning band MercyMe will perform their first show in a year. The Show'tel Amelia Island with MercyMe will allow fans to escape to the beachfront luxury of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island to enjoy an unforgettable live performance with the band from the comfort of their own private balcony with an ocean view looking out at the stage, or from a table on the lawn with an... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 21, 2021*

BrodieDaVinci Releases RRP North Debut "Harmony"

Where to start? 2020 was quite a year. There are the clearly obvious issues: the loss of Kobe Bryant, COVID-19, social issues, businesses closing, and families losing everything in the “Year of the Mask”. When you lay it all out, you see chaos. You may even lose a little hope. Even so, these things worked in harmony as God continued to show His faithfulness... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 19, 2021*

Reece Lache Drops First Single of the New Year, "Busta"

Named as one of Trackstarz 2021 Next Up artists, Reece Laché is continuing to build on her momentum from 2020 with her new single “Busta”... << Full Report >>

Reach Records Sponsors Newly Launched Black Independent Music Accelerator

Reach Records is a proud sponsor for the newly launched Black Independent Music Accelerator, created by The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade organization representing nearly 700 independent music labels. The Black Independent Music Accelerator is a fellowship grant initiative designed to amplify... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 15, 2021*

Zach Williams Drops New "Less Like Me" Music Video Today

While GRAMMY Award®-winning artist Zach Williams wrapped 2020 with another No. 1 song, a GRAMMY nomination, two GMA Dove Award® wins and more, his 2021 is already off to a great start. It was just announced that the multi-week chart-topping and GRAMMY-nominated song "There Was Jesus," his duet with Dolly Parton, has received RIAA® Gold Certification. "Chain Breaker" is RIAA-certified Platinum, while... << Full Report >>

Reach Records to Drop "Still 40 Deep" Feat. Hulvey and Wande Tonight

Reach Records is dropping a brand new track featuring the label’s newest members Hulvey and Wande titled “Still 40 Deep,” available starting tonight at 12 a.m. ET, Jan. 16 (1/16). The song gives a modern spin on the original song “40 Deep,” recorded in 2010 by Lecrae, Trip Lee and... << Full Report >>

FAITHFUL Project - A Collaborative Book, Album, Livestream Event - Set To Release This May

The ministries of Compassion International, David C Cook, and Integrity Music are thrilled to announce their collaborative release of the FAITHFUL Project, bringing together authors and songwriters Amy Grant, Ann Voskamp, Ellie Holcomb, Lisa Harper, Ruth Chou Simons, Trillia Newbell, Amanda... << Full Report >>

Hillsong Young and Free Re-Releases Spanish EP

GRAMMY^® nominated Hillsong Young & Free’s first Spanish-language EP “TODOS MIS MEJORES AMIGOS” is available worldwide today, which featuring the single, “Indescribable,” an exciting collaboration featuring Mexican... << Full Report >>

Cincinnati-Based Crossroads Music Releases New Single "We Say Yes"

Crossroads Music announces the release of their newest single, "We Say Yes" to kick-off 2021 and give us a needed reminder of why we should say "yes" to Jesus this year. Written by Erica Bostick, Wes Schrock, Justin Mosteller and Aaron Hunt and produced by Chad Carouthers, "We Say Yes" will be featured on the upcoming... << Full Report >>

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Performs on Good Morning America on Monday, January 18

GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Tasha Cobbs Leonard returns to ABC’s Good Morning America for an interview and performance of her current single, “In Spite of Me,” on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 8:45AM Local Time. Check local listings. This will be... << Full Report >>

Ellie Holcomb and Jillian Edwards' Collab, The Dailys, Release EP Today

Nashville-based singer/songwriters Ellie Holcomb and Jillian Edwards and their musical collaboration - The Dailys - release a four-song EP available today. The special side-project is produced by their friend/producer/artist/poet Ben Shive... << Full Report >>

Demon Hunter Debut Single "I Will Fail You (Resurrected)" from New Album Out March 5th

DEMON HUNTER debuted the first single, a reworked version of “I Will Fail You,” from their forthcoming album, Songs of Death and Resurrection, a mostly acoustic and stripped-down release due March 5, 2021, via Solid State Records... << Full Report >>

Kierra Sheard, ft. Karen Clark Sheard "Something Has to Break" Single Out Now

Award-winning artist, actress and entrepreneur Kierra Sheard releases a new single, with “Something Has to Break” (feat. Karen Clark Sheard) (Karew Entertainment / RCA Inspiration). The digital single is available now via all major digital providers, and features the two vocal powerhouses, Kierra Sheard... << Full Report >>

Titus Showers "We Need You" Available Now, Tapped to Perform at the 2021 Inaugural Gospel Celebration

Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter and multiple Stellar Award nominated recording artist Titus Showers releases his newest single "We Need You," which is available now for digital download and streaming... << Full Report >>

Gotee Records' Terrian To Release New Album February 26th

Gotee Records' Terrian will be releasing her debut project, Genesis of Terrian, next month on February 26th. "I’m really excited for people to hear Genesis of Terrian," shares Terrian. "I gave it this title because it truly does feel like my beginning. Each song differs sonically, making this a true... << Full Report >>

Melvin Crispell, III Releases Video for "The Blessing" Featuring Maranda Curtis

Today, GRAMMY^®-nominated emerging Gospel artist, Melvin Crispell, III released his stirring music video for “The Blessing” featuring award-winning songstress Maranda Curtis. The video marks the first release from Crispell’s Essential Worship Song Session series... << Full Report >>

John P. Kee Returns with 2021 Anthem "It's Gonna Get Better"

GRAMMY®-nominated gospel music pioneer and celebrated living legend John P. Kee returns with 2021’s new anthem, “It’s Gonna Get Better.” Fresh off his Billboard Gospel #1 album, I Made it Out, his new single serves as encouragement for all during the current times of political and social unrest. “It’s Gonna Get Better” features Kee’s signature vocals and unique blend of gospel... << Full Report >>

Remedy Drive Unveils "Imago Amor" January 29

Imago Amor, the 13th full-length recording—and first in three years—by chart-topping modern rockers Remedy Drive, releases January 29. Imago Amor (“the image of love”) follows 2014’s Commodity and 2018’s The North Star as the third volume in a trilogy designed to shine light... << Full Report >>

Futures Drops New Single "Just So Good"

Atlanta pop group Futures releases their new single “Just So Good” (DREAM Records) today on all digital platforms. Celebrating just how good God is, this refreshing sound reminder is a fun track.

Chloe Evans (lead vocals & songwriter), talks about where the song came from, “I was actually going through one of the... << Full Report >>

Equippers Revolution Releases New Album, "Clarity"

Equippers Revolution are back with their brand new album - ‘Clarity’. This project is the fifth Equippers Revolution project, and their third full-length album, with their last full-length project being ‘Hands High’ back in 2017. ‘Clarity’ is the most adventurous Equippers Revolution project yet, with fresh sounds and a... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 14, 2021*

Sidewalk Prophets Kicks Off The New Year With "Reasons For Joy" Tour

Curb | Word Entertainment’s Sidewalk Prophets is starting the New Year with a series of livestream events giving fans more reasons to smile. The band’s new “Reasons For Joy” tour kicks off Feb. 17, 2021, bringing their live show directly to living rooms everywhere. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase... << Full Report >>

Red Street Records Expands Adding New Artists and Songwriters to Roster

After a grueling 2020, the music industry took a massive setback, but Christian music label Red Street Records (RSR) proves music can push through pandemics as they jumpstart the New Year with massive expansion signing new artists and songwriters to its roster. This development comes just two years after RSR’s inception... << Full Report >>

Darwin Hobbs Launches HeartART Worship and Releases New Digital Single, "Get Ready"

Award winning singer-songwriter, Darwin Hobbs, has launched a new endeavor, HeartART Worship, a community for creative worship artisans. Under its umbrella, pastors, leaders, musicians and others will foster opportunities for mentorship, discipleship and creative expression. “It's been over a decade since I recorded an album,” Hobbs says. “I spent time away from the music industry to regain a... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 13, 2021*

Joel Vaughn's "Louder Than The Lies" To Release January 29

Louder Than The Lies, the latest full-length release from acclaimed singer/songwriter and Christian radio hitmaker Joel Vaughn, will be available January 29 from DREAM Records. Chronicling his personal journey from self-doubt and depression to liberation in Christ, Vaughn co-wrote each of the album’s 12-tracks and co-produced the project along with... << Full Report >>

MARK209 Releases App

On the heels of their single release, “Pray For America”, the award-winning Christian country band, MARK209, announces their new App available for download in both the Apple Store and Google Play... << Full Report >>

A.K.A. Fisher Releases "In the Ruins of Dreamland"

Following the release of the lead single “God’s Face” in late 2020, A.K.A. Fisher has dropped his newest project ‘In the Ruins of Dreamland’ via Tentmaker Music. Released exclusively via tentmakermusic.com and YouTube on January 2, 2021, the LP is a “soft concept album” that features 17 tracks. Notable featured... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, January 12, 2021*

Charlie Peacock's New Album "Skin and Wind" Releases Jan. 15

GRAMMY Award-winning record producer Charlie Peacock releases his highly-anticipated 14th career vocal studio album Skin and Wind this Friday, January 15. Peacock is considered amongst the top names in terms of his career impact on the music industry, and his new album sings a message of faith, hope, and love... << Full Report >>

Critically-Acclaimed Series "Every Moment Holy" to Release "Volume II: Death, Grief, and Hope" on February 12

Rabbit Room Press is releasing a brand new volume of EVERY MOMENT HOLY, titled Death, Grief, & Hope. This new book of prayers and liturgies releasing in February is written for seasons of dying and grieving. The book contains over 100 prayers including those for “the Scattering of Ashes,” “the Loss of a Spouse,” “the Wake of a National Tragedy... << Full Report >>

Rising Artist Victoria Davis Calls Church to a Revival for Racial Justice

With a rise in conversations around racial justice, 2020 has revealed the ways in which injustice still exists. Amidst her grief and a desire for change, rising singer/songwriter Victoria Davis found herself without a relevant song to sing, when a new melody was placed upon her heart. It came at the right time, following years of prompting from the Holy Spirit to write music without being sure... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 11, 2021*

NEEDTOBREATHE Announce "Live from The Woods, Vol. 2"

GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE has announced the release of a brand new live album, Live from the Woods Vol. 2, on April 16, 2021. The album is available to pre-order physically and digitally now HERE via Elektra Records. NEEDTOBREATHE has welcomed fans to witness the live recording of the album... << Full Report >>

Phil Joel To Release New Solo EP "Better Than I Found It" Jan. 22

Among Christian music’s most recognizable faces and voices for more than two decades, singer/songwriter, author and New Zealand native Phil Joel is set for a highly anticipated return to the solo spotlight with Better Than I Found It January 22. The six-song EP—written, recorded and produced entirely by Joel in his home studio during last... << Full Report >>

Planetshakers' Youth Band planetboom Releases "JC Squad" LP Jan. 15

he dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, releases its full-length sophomore album, JC Squad, Jan. 15 to digital and streaming outlets globally from... << Full Report >>

*Sunday, January 10, 2021*

Project 86 Gear Up For Historic "Drawing Black Lines" Livestream Show January 15, 2021

This Friday, Project 86 is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime livestream event. For the first (and apparently last) time in the history of the band, Project 86 will be performing their 2000 album release, Drawing Black Lines in its entirety from start to finish! Tickets are available for the livestream now, starting at $15 and go up from there depending on if you also want to tune in to a special VIP event on Thursday night... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 8, 2021*

Jon Foreman To Release "Departures" February 12, 2021

This week, Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman announced a brand new album, titled Departures, for release independently on February 12, 2021. Today, Foreman released the pre-order for the 16-track album, with 3 brand new singles available immediately - "Education," "Red and Gold," "Jesus, I Have My Doubts... << Full Report >>

Mandisa Kicks Off 2021 with New Single, "Breakthrough"

Grammy-winner Mandisa is kicking off the new year with a brand new single perfect for the new year, titled "Breakthrough." The track is now available across all DSPs, and a lyric video can be seen here... << Full Report >>

Alisha Quinonez Releases Debut Spanish Single, "Mi Alma"

Alisha Quinonez, who has straddled the Hispanic and American Christian music world for the past 20 years, announces the release of her debut single, "Mi Alma," the first of seven new songs set to release in 2021. "Mi Alma" was produced by Colton Price and Jerricho Scroggins and written by Hugo Quinonez (Alisha's husband)... << Full Report >>

Chris Renzema Releases "Let The Ground Rest - B-Sides"

Singer, songwriter and Dove Award-nominated Chris Renzema releases Let The Ground Rest – B-Sides today (Jan. 8, 2021) at digital and streaming outlets internationally. The EP features five live studio performances, including three versions of songs from Renzema’s widely acclaimed sophomore LP and Centricity Music debut, Let The Ground Rest, along with two new songs thematically connected to the... << Full Report >>

Cross Point Music Releases Centricity Music Debut EP, "Never Stop Singing"

Nashville’s Cross Point Music releases its Centricity Music debut EP Never Stop Singing today (Jan. 8) at digital and streaming outlets internationally. Written and recorded by this collective of nearly 400 volunteer musicians, vocalists and... << Full Report >>

Equippers Revolution Drops New Track "Everything I Need" And Begins Pre-orders On New Album, "Clarity"

Today, Aukland, New Zealand group Equippers Revolution is proud to announce the release of their latest track, "Everything I Need" and the launch of their pre-order for their new album, Clarity.

‘Everything I Need’ is a passionate praise anthem declaring that Jesus is all we need. It is the first track on the... << Full Report >>

"Fun Is What We Need Now More Than Ever," Expert on Fun, Annie F. Downs Proclaims in New Book, "That Sounds Fun"

Best-selling author, podcaster, and who many call the Expert on Fun, Annie F. Downs shares that "fun is the medicine we all need now more than ever," and her fans agree as preorders for her upcoming book... << Full Report >>

New Life.Church Worship Single "As You Are" Now Available

Life.Church Worship released its new single, “As You Are,” today in celebration of Life.Church’s 25-year anniversary. In 1996, Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel and his wife Amy started Life.Church to create a place where everyone’s welcome—no matter who they are or where they’ve been. The new song captures the heart behind that message and reminds listeners that God loves them, just as they are, and offers hope for the future... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, January 7, 2021*

Story House Collective Announces GM Jimmy Wheeler; Multifaceted Company Continues To Grow

It was just four years ago when multi-award winning artist and songwriter Matthew West announced the launch of Story House Collective, a venture inspired by his passion to translate his and others’ stories into impactful experiences. Since its opening, the multifaceted company now houses a variety of entities, specifically artist management representing West as well as singer and songwriter Leanna Crawford. Story House Collective also manages the nonprofit ministry popwe and the Matthew West Podcast... << Full Report >>

The Erwins Are Poised for a Banner Year in 2021

Fueled by their recent Dove Award win, a single currently climbing radio charts, and a new album on the horizon, StowTown Records’ breakout sibling quartet The Erwins are stepping into 2021 with their first-ever GRAMMY® Award nomination. The Texas-based group's 2019 What Christmas Really Means is nominated for a GRAMMY® in the Best Roots Gospel Album category alongside recordings... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, January 6, 2021*

Tauren Wells and Tim Tebow Partner in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Nashville, Tenn. (January 5, 2021) In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, eight-time GRAMMY® nominated artist Tauren Wells and Tim Tebow Foundation President Tim Tebow recently united forces to release “All God’s Children,” a song written by Tauren Wells, Bernie Herms and Ethan Hulse to raise support in the fight against human trafficking. Stream the song HERE.... << Full Report >>

One Year Later, KJ-52 Announces New Comeback Album

Last year, hip hop artist KJ-52 independently released his farewell album Victory Lap. Now, one year later, KJ is ready for a revival.

Check out his announcement below: "I have so much to say but the majority of you have been rocking with me for a very long time so you probably already know my story. One year ago I walked away from the music not thinking I'd ever return or find the inspiration to create music that glorifies the God the changed my life... << Full Report >>

*Monday, January 4, 2021*

Apollo LTD Announces Sophomore Album "Nothing Is Ordinary, Everything Is Beautiful" To Release Feb. 5

Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alternative-pop duo Apollo LTD blurs the horizon between organic music and electronic soundscapes on its sophomore LP Nothing is Ordinary, Everything is Beautiful releasing Feb. 5. Available to preorder now, the album features uplifting anthems about resilience and resolve, each dreamt into existence by bandmates... << Full Report >>

*Friday, January 1, 2021*

JJ Hairston's 11th Album, "Not Holding Back," Available Now

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. The album Not Holding Back is available for purchase on all major digital retail and streaming outlets now... << Full Report >>