Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: July 2017

July, 2017

*Monday, July 31, 2017*

Peter Furler Reunites With Newsboys At Kingdom Bound

Buffalo, NY – The past week thousands of Christian music fans attended Kingdom Bound – NY state’s largest Christian music festival. Featuring over 50 artists and located at Darien Lake Amusement and Water Park, the event offered something for everyone, but one moment stood out among the rest... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 28, 2017*

Nichole Nordeman Releases "Every Mile Mattered" Today

Today, award-winning singer-songwriter Nichole Nordeman releases her fifth full-length studio record, Every Mile Mattered. The album is the follow up to her 2015 EP, The Unmaking, which featured the viral hit "Slow Down" that garnered over 23 million views... << Full Report >>

Derek Minor Prepares for Blast Off on 'Astronaut' Featuring Deraj and Byron Juane

Derek Minor premieres his latest single “Astronaut” today on Ra pzilla. The song featuring Deraj and Byron Juane is now available at online retailers... << Full Report >>

Crowder Announces "American Prodigal" Fall Tour

Three time GRAMMY® nominated artist CROWDER announces his 20-city “American Prodigal Fall Tour,” which will begin on October 24 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, through November 16 in Wise, Virginia. The tour will feature special guest Jimi Cravity, and introduce The Young Escape. Tickets are on sale today. CROWDER’s “American Prodigal Fall... << Full Report >>

Seventh Day Slumber Releases "Found" Today

Found, the critically-praised and highly anticipated new studio set from Christian rock powerhouse Seventh Day Slumber, bows today. The album’s title-cut and lead single—penned by Seventh Day Slumber’s Joseph Rojas and Jeremy Holderfield, along with acclaimed singer/songwriter Daniel Doss—has been serviced to Christian radio... << Full Report >>

Righteous Vendetta Release Music Video for "Weight Of The World"

Wyoming-based Metalcore outfit RIGHTEOUS VENDETTA have unveiled a new music video for their song "Weight Of The World". The video debuted yesterday on Alternative Press and is for the current single off the band's new album, Cursed, which dropped back in March on Century Media. Speaking about the concept behind both the song and the video, the members of RV... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 26, 2017*

Universal Orlando's Rock the Universe 2017 Tickets Now on Sale

Tickets are now on sale for Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe 2017 – where guests can rock, ride and rejoice at Florida’s biggest Christian music festival... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 25, 2017*

Integrity Music Announces Global Release Of Self-Titled Debut From Alisa Turner Aug. 25

Set for global release from Integrity Music Aug. 25 with the pre-sale beginning Aug. 4, Alisa Turner’s self-titled debut EP captures the lilt and innocence in Turner’s voice and the heartbreaking, but hopeful truth of her story. Produced by Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Michael Farren, Alisa Turner inextricably weaves her very personal story... << Full Report >>

Chris Tomlin Adds Second Date at World-Renowned Red Rocks Amphitheater

After an overwhelming response to the announcement of "Chris Tomlin: Worship at Red Rocks," multi-platinum selling artist Chris Tomlin has added a second night as a special "Chris Tomin & Friends" event on September 5th. With tickets for "Chris Tomlin: Worship at Red Rocks" in high demand, the show, taking place on September 6th, is nearly sold out. Reserved seats for "Chris Tomlin & Friends" on September 5th will go on sale this Friday, July 28th at 10am MT... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 24, 2017*

Skillet's "Lions" Latest In Series Of Radio Chart Climbers

Less than a month after being released to radio stations nationwide, Skillet’s “Lions” has already trekked to No. 6 on the Christian Hot AC chart while the newly released song is currently No. 29 on the Christian Airplay chart. Air 1 exclusively unveiled the lyric video for the powerful track... << Full Report >>

Kings Kaleidoscope To Release Mixtape August 18th

Kings Kaleidoscope explores new musical and visual expressions in their latest project “The Beauty Between.” A year after the launch of their last album “Beyond Control,” Chad Gardner, the band’s frontman, drew inspiration for the upcoming release from new friendships. The mixtape features several collaborations with hip-hop... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 21, 2017*

PLUMB Returns with "God Help Me" Single

Today, PLUMB launched the next chapter of her career, releasing her new single “God Help Me.” The song, produced by Jeremy Redmon (Big Daddy Weave), has already found a place on radio, being added out of the box to Air 1 Radio Network, and gaining support with music programmers across the country... << Full Report >>

Provident Music's BONRAY Makes Debut With Their Single "Turn My Eyes"

Sony Music / Provident Label Group announces the official debut from Bonray. This four-piece group of siblings who officially signed with the label earlier this year, are ready to drop their first single, the anthemic "Turn My Eyes," also accompanied with a lyric video. "Turn My Eyes" is now at Spotify... << Full Report >>

Bryan Popin Releases New Album, "I Got Out," Today

Gospel's rising star, Bryan Popin, in partnership with his label Little Boy Wonder Music/Flaydo Music and Fuel Music, releases his highly-anticipated new album I Got Out today, July 21, 2017. I Got Out is available in stores and on all digital outlets including iTunes, GooglePlay and Amazon Music. Kicking... << Full Report >>

Grammy® Winner Tamela Mann and NAACP Image® Award-Winning Comedian David Mann Announce Fall 2017 Tour

Award-Winning Platinum Recording Artist Tamela Mann and NAACP Image® Award-Winning Comedian David Mann announce the 2017 fall tour dates for their wildly popular Mann's World Family Tour featuring David, Tamela, son David Mann Jr, and daughter Tia Mann, sharing an evening of music, comedy and family entertainment... << Full Report >>

Grammy-nominated sensations The Walls Group release much anticipated new single "My Life"!

GRAMMY®-nominated and double Stellar Award-winning sensations The Walls Group continues to shatter expectations as one of the most imaginative breakout artists in inspirational music today, as the hitmaking four siblings (Darrel Walls, Rhea Walls, Paco Walls, Ahjah Walls) release their new single... << Full Report >>

RCA Inspiration Singer Koryn Hawthorne Releases Debut Single "Won't He Do It" Today

Today, singer Koryn Hawthorne releases her debut single on RCA Inspiration, ''Won't He Do It,'' produced by Rich Shelton, Makeba Riddick-Woods and Matthew Head. Showcasing her confident voice with the artistic delivery that has garnered Koryn widespread praise among both her peers and her fans, she’s considered one of the most exciting new voices for her generation. “Won’t He Do It” is only just the beginning of a line of new music to come... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 18, 2017*

Sandra McCracken Releases Steadfast Live CD / DVD August 25

Singer, worship leader, record producer and modern-day hymn writer Sandra McCracken, whose soulful, folk-gospel sound carries influences of artists like Emmylou Harris and Norah Jones, is set to self-release her 12th independent album, Steadfast Live, Aug. 25. The new, 17-track CD / DVD was recorded live this spring at Nashville’s Art House in a living room full of friends and family... << Full Report >>

Manafest Releases 1st Rock Album In 5 Years, "Stones," July 21

Singer/rapper/songwriter/author/skater Manafest releases his second consecutive independent and ninth studio album, Stones, July 21 through The Fuel Music. His first “full-on” rock album in five years, Stones can be pre-ordered now at Manafest.com/stones and has already sparked a Top 40 Billboard Mainstream Rock National Airplay chart hit with its... << Full Report >>

*Saturday, July 15, 2017*

NEEDTOBREATHE Celebrate One Year of "H A R D L O V E" With New EP

Yesterday, NEEDTOBREATHE announced plans for a special release of their 2016 studio project, H A R D L O V E, including a deluxe edition vinyl release and a new EP with B-sides. The band writes, "One year ago today, we put out our sixth studio album - H A R D L O V E - and invited you into one of the most ambitious and adventurous creative periods we as a band have ever gone through. It was a step outside of our comfort zones and was rewarding... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 14, 2017*

Jeremy Camp Set To Release New Album "The Answer" Oct. 6

Multiple award winning and GRAMMY® nominee artist JEREMY CAMP will be releasing his new studio album, The Answer, this fall on October 6 (Capitol CMG). Supporting his new album, Camp will be headlining The Answer Tour with special guest Royce Lovett beginning on October 1 in Albuquerque, NM. The complete list of tour dates are listed below, and tickets go on sale today at jeremycamp.com. In addition fans can... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, July 13, 2017*

False Reports Hits Global Praise & Worship Icon Don Moen

Don Moen, global praise and worship icon, was hit by "fake news" this week as reports of his death went viral via the internet. A website, disguised to appear as a legitimate news source from Houston, TX, reported the death of the internationally beloved Moen and caused his fans to launch an avalanche of mourning via social, trending on Twitter, Google and more. The news spread so rapidly that Snopes.com (a website that 'fact-checks' online stories) felt it necessary to debunk the report. Click here to read that story.... << Full Report >>

Creative Soul Records Artist Leslie McKee Returns With First Full-Length Studio Album

Creative Soul Records artist Leslie McKee is back with her new album, “Another Mile” – the long-awaited follow-up to her 2009 debut EP, “Trust In You.” Delivering a mix of powerful ballads and infectious pop-infused tracks, McKee’s vocals soar to new heights on her first full-length release, sharing a message of redemption, restoration and relationship woven through songs and stories that reflect her heart... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 12, 2017*

Premier Productions Partners with GRAMMY® Nominee Kari Jobe for Highly Anticipated The Garden Tour

The largest producer of live Christian events, Premier Productions, is partnering with worship leader Kari Jobe for The Garden Tour, with special guest Cody Carnes. The namesake of her most recent album, tickets for The Garden Tour will be available for presale for a limited time starting July 14th through July 16th using the presale code LOVE. The official on sale date is July 17th... << Full Report >>

Reach Records Announces New Video Series The Vault

Reach Records is proud to announce the launch of The Vault, an original video series highlighting popular music videos from Reach’s extensive catalogue. Once a month via Reach’s YouTube channel, a new episode will be released complete with fun facts, trivia, and behind-the-scenes stories from the making of classic videos... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 11, 2017*

Bryan Popin Launches The #IGotOutChallenge

Little Boy Wonder Music and Flaydo Music are giving fans the chance to enter-TO-win prize packages when they submit a lip sync video or dance video to Gospel's rising star, Bryan Popin's #IGotOutChallenge. To enter, fans submit their entry to Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, or Musical.ly using the hashtag, #IGotOutChallenge and tag @BryanPopin... << Full Report >>

Bucks Music Group Launches New Publishing Company for Worship Songs, Gloworks

Bucks Music Group has launched a new company dedicated to worship music publishing alongside Martin Smith – a leading songwriter and artist in the Christian music genre. The new operation, called Gloworks, will offer songwriters in the worship genre the same competitive, commercial deals and services that the wider Bucks roster enjoys, as well as a bridge into other, more... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 10, 2017*

Thousand Foot Krutch Reveals "Untraveled Roads" (Live) Sept. 15

Rock favorite Thousand Foot Krutch packs its biggest hits spanning the trio of independently-released, widely-acclaimed albums EXHALE (2016), OXYGEN:INHALE (2014) and The End Is Where We Begin (2012) into the power-packed, live-in-concert recording, Untraveled Roads... << Full Report >>

Audrey Assad Launches PledgeMusic Campaign For New Album, "Evergreen"

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and author Audrey Assad launches a PledgeMusic campaign today at http://pledgemusic.com/audreyassad, inviting participants in the journey toward the release of her third independent album and first new album of all new songs in four years, Evergreen. Slated to release internationally Feb. 23, 2018... << Full Report >>

Planetshakers To Release New Music As The Ministry Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Over the past 20 years, Melbourne, Australia’s Planetshakers ministry has been hosting conferences that draw thousands from around the world for life-changing encounters with God. The music at these events has been captured on recordings by Planetshakers Band, including two Dove Award nominated albums. On July 14, the team returns with Legacy Part 2: Passion, featuring new songs recorded live with 20,000 worshipers during the 4-day Planetshakers conference held this past... << Full Report >>

Tauren Wells' LP HILLS AND VALLEYS Debuts Top 3

It is proving to be a hot summer for Reunion Records/Sony Music Entertainment artist Tauren Wells thanks to the digital release of his debut solo LP, Hills and Valleys, on June 23. The album made a successful first week appearance on the SoundScan Christian/Gospel Digital Albums chart at No. 3, while the title track is the third most-streamed and most-downloaded song in Christian music. The physical CD will be available at retail outlets beginning July 21... << Full Report >>

Integrity Music Announces Staff Transitions for U.S./U.K. Operations

Integrity Music recently announced leadership transitions with label President Ryan Dunham stepping down to pursue other interests. Jonathan Brown, Vice President and Managing Director of Integrity Music’s European operation based in Eastbourne, U.K., will assume the role of label President effective immediately. Phil Loose, based in the U.K. and currently Integrity’s Director of Song Publishing for European operations, moves into Brown’s former role as VP/Managing Director... << Full Report >>

Fernando Ortega Bows New Collection, "The Crucifixion of Jesus"

Fernando Ortega, one of Christian music’s most beloved singer/songwriters, returns August 4 with The Crucifixion of Jesus. His first release in six years, the thematic new work brings together 11 contemplative songs and six readings. Co-produced by Ortega and Bernard Chadwick, and engineered and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Brandon Bell, highlights of the album include "Blessed Be Our God Forever and Ever," “Prepare The Way, O Zion... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 7, 2017*

Britt Nicole's Positive Anthem "Be The Change" Hits No. 1

GRAMMY® nominee Britt Nicole's hit song "Be The Change" continues to make waves at radio, hitting No. 1 on this week's Billboard's Christian Hot AC Chart. The positive anthem, having already garnered 2.6 million streams, is Nicole's seventh career CHR No. 1, following suit with Nicole's last single, "Through Your Eyes," which remained No. 1 at Hot AC's radio for three weeks straight.... << Full Report >>

Singer/Songwriter John Tibbs Returns To Indie Roots With Heartland EP Releasing This Fall

Singer/songwriter John Tibbs returns to his independent roots in partnership with PledgeMusic and Tone Tree Music for his Heartland EP set to release this fall on Windmill & Wave Records. Through July 14, pledgers who preorder the EP... << Full Report >>

Holly Starr Returns To Studio For New Album "Human"

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Holly Starr is set to begin work on Human, her most vulnerable project yet and first album in nearly two years. A multifaceted Kickstarter campaign has launched for the recording, which will transparently trace the highs and lows of Starr’s life... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 5, 2017*

Newsboys Announce All New BIG CHURCH NIGHT OUT TOUR This Fall

Premier Productions and GRAMMY® nominated Newsboys announce the all new Big Church Night Out Tour. With nearly fifty shows across the U.S., each night will foster a time of worship, ministry and unity. Joining the tour will also be Sidewalk Prophets, 7eventh Time Down, Derek Minor, Blanca, Adam Agee... << Full Report >>

RCA Inspiration and Provident Music Group Announce Relaunch of Iconic Label, Verity Records

RCA Inspiration and Provident Music Group celebrate the relaunch of Verity Records, reviving the iconic label that has been a modern standard-bearer in Gospel for almost two decades! Reintroducing Verity, kicked off by the newly-launched single “Close” from Gospel icon Marvin Sapp, excitement is buzzing high among artists, the industry, and fans about the return of the beloved... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 3, 2017*

Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed Presents Magic & Bird

Reach Records lyrical powerhouse and founder of Miner League, Andy Mineo, announces a collaboration with Wordsplayed, Miner League’s promising up-and-coming rapper, for the release of their 90s-inspired mixtape, Magic & Bird. Available for pre-order today, July 3... << Full Report >>