Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: July 2022

July, 2022

*Friday, July 29, 2022*

Zach Williams Drops Anticipated New Single & Video Today - "Heart Of God"

New music from Zach Williams is out now! His latest single, the poignant "Heart Of God" (Provident Label Group/Sony Music), is available on all music platforms (listen HERE) and is accompanied by a new music video. View the video... << Full Report >>

We The Kingdom Announces Self-Titled Sophomore Album Due September 16

Two-time GRAMMY nominated band We The Kingdom announces its self-titled sophomore album, due September 16 via Capitol Christian Music Group. The group revealed the exciting news on live TV earlier today (7.29), performing on Fox & Friends’ All-American Summer Concert Series — watch the interview HERE. Available for pre-order today, the 13-track project, which is a... << Full Report >>

Canyon Hills Worship Drops New Song "Surrender"

Seattle-based worship team Canyon Hills Worship releases new song “Surrender” (DREAM Worship) now available at all digital service providers everywhere. The song honors God’s love, grace and sacrifice of his only son as a testament to his goodness. Once again, the team worked with North Point Worship’s Clay Finnesand... << Full Report >>

Meredith Mauldin and UPPERROOM Drop New Album, "The Turning"

Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM team up to release their new album together titled The Turning (DREAM Worship) now available at all digital retail and streaming providers. The 8-song album was produced by UPPERROOM’s Oscar Gamoba and features a number of worship leaders like Elyssa Smith, Aiva Jenkins, Eniola Abioya, Abbie... << Full Report >>

Lamont Sanders' "He Kept Me" Cracks Top 5 on Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart

Gospel recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lamont Sanders' radio hit "He Kept Me" cracked the top 5 on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart landing at No.4 (week ending July 30). With a listenership of 1.135 million "He... << Full Report >>

Anchor Hymns Releases New Single, "In Christ Alone"

Anchor Hymns is the latest Integrity Music multi-artist project which was unveiled last month with a debut single. Starting with reaching into the past, the initial releases will cover some of Integrity’s most iconic songs and reframe them in a modern and musical way; now taking on one of the most enduring hymns of recent years as their second single, 'In Christ Alone'. Written by Keith Getty... << Full Report >>

Jim Sonefeld Releases New EP, "Remember Tomorrow"

Remember Tomorrow, the new EP by Jim 'Soni' Sonefeld is available now. Each of the six songs share Sonefeld's powerful story through his highly-acclaimed songwriting and artistry... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, July 28, 2022*

We The Kingdom Join Fox and Friends' Summer Concert Series Tomorrow, July 29

Tune-in tomorrow (7.29) to see 2x GRAMMY-nominated We The Kingdom perform on Fox & Friends’ All-American Summer Concert Series. The group will debut a never-before-heard song, “Left It in the Water,” as well as join the hosts of the show to discuss their rapidly-ascending career and share some exciting news... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 27, 2022*

Elias Dummer's "The Work, Vol. II" Bows Friday

Grappling with the highs and lows of the Christian life, from disappointment and disillusion to forgiveness and hope, Juno and GMA Canada Covenant Award-winning singer/songwriter Elias Dummer delivers his much-anticipated sophomore solo set, The Work Vol. II, July 29. The 10-song recording laments the failings of humanity while ultimately... << Full Report >>

Tickets To Michael W. Smith's "The WayMaker Tour" Are On Sale Now!

The Awakening Foundation and Awakening Events are excited toannounce Michael W. Smith's "The WayMaker Tour" kicking off this fall. After a successful spring tour in an acoustic and intimate piano setting, Smith is excited to kick up the energy and return to the stage with his full band as they will journey... << Full Report >>

Maverick City Music Sell Out Crypto.com Arena, Partners with YouTube

Over the weekend (7.24), GRAMMY award-winning collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin sold out Crypto.com Arena, one of the stops on their massive coast-to-coast arena tour. In celebration of their largest West Coast show to date, they paired with YouTube for a one-of-a-kind partnership, streaming the full concert to the more than 100,000 fans... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 26, 2022*

for King and Country Announce 2022 Christmas Tour

Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY announces its “A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | The 2022 TOUR Experience.” Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will be bringing their annual Christmas spectacle to audiences in arenas nationwide over 14 dates, performing hits from their Top 10 A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS album, as well as selections from their recently... << Full Report >>

Middle-Management Moves Forward With SoulFest at Gunstock

New Sound Concerts celebrates the 24th annual SoulFest featuring multiple Grammy-award-winning Christian artists for its final year at Gunstock Mountain Resort before announcing a big move. SoulFest, which was started in 1998, has been at Gunstock Mountain since 2004. Already a momentous occasion with saying farewell to a multi-year host site... << Full Report >>

Kathie Lee Gifford's "The Way" Brings Bible Stories to Life in Musically-Driven Film

Fathom Events and Kathie Lee Gifford announce the debut of the new musical production, THE WAY, a special one night event coming to theaters Thursday, September 1 at 7:00pm local time. The film highlights key Biblical stories in a modern way by presenting them with contemporary orchestral arrangements, powerful narration... << Full Report >>

Jelani Aswad Releases "Take Off" Today

Pastor and musician Jelani Aswad is set to release “Take Off (featuring Daniel Amp and Mike the Chaplain)” to Christian radio today as the single goes for adds to Christian Hot AC/CHR and Christian Rhythmic-formatted radio outlets... << Full Report >>

Ben Myers Releases "Revival" Today

Ben Myers sends a new single to Christian radio today when “Revival” goes for adds to Christian country-formatted radio outlets. The newest single from the Louisiana singer/songwriter follows several hit songs, including the chart-topping “Tired” and “Bury Me.”... << Full Report >>

Spoken Worth Reminds Us We Are Loved "Just As We Are"

Spoken word poet and Christian artist Spoken Worth has had a relatively quiet 2022 to this point. His critically acclaimed ‘Crucible Chronicles’ (‘Project of the Year’, FiveTwenty Collective) showcased his undeniable talent when it comes to both poetry and music. The album featured several premiere artists within the Christian hip hop community... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 25, 2022*

Girder Music Offers FREE "Legends of Rock" CD -- Just Pay Shipping!

Girder Music, an online Christian rock retailer that offers some exclusive re-pressings of some of the most classic albums in all of Christian music (like Petra, Bride, DeGarmo & Key, and more) is offering a brand new compilation absolutely free -- you just have to pay shipping. For $6.99, fans can grab the Legends of Rock, Vol. 2 compilation for their very own. Check out their announcement below. Volume one of the compilation is also available for just $5.00... << Full Report >>

Vineyard Worship's "Room at the Table" EP To Release Friday, August 5th

The UK & Ireland contingent of the Vineyard Worship family are releasing their first body of work in a while, a 7-track EP titled ‘Room At The Table’. After setting the scene with first single ‘Awaken Us’ and the project’s title track as a second offering, Vineyard Worship now introduce their new record high in various flavours and colours... << Full Report >>

Benestelle Releases New Acoustic Worship Single, "Doing Us Good"

Benestelle releases new acoustic worship single "Doing Us Good." Gracing the airwaves with her praise, worship and adoration to the King, gospel recording artist Benestelle releases a new acoustic worship single "Doing Us Good." A song created... << Full Report >>

Proverb Newsome Releases "Believe (Didn't You Know)" [ft. Dwight Hernandez]

Veteran Christian Hip-Hop artist Proverb Newsome has a new single to share. Marv 4 Mo Beats handles the production on his new track, "Believe." Newsome shares, "I started writing the song Believe in 2007. It was mean to be a feature on a mix-tape of a friend of mine here in in South Florida. The verse never made it to him. I always like what i had and... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 22, 2022*

Lathan Warlick Drops New Single "Look Up To The Sky (feat. Blessing Offor)" Today, Announces EP Release

Lathan Warlick, the genre-bending artist, rapper, songwriter, and viral music sensation, announces today's release of his new single, "Look Up To The Sky (feat. Blessing Offor)." Click HERE to listen. As the first single to release from his upcoming EP, Let's Be Honest, dropping August 12... << Full Report >>

Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin's "Kingdom Book One Deluxe" Out Today

GRAMMY award-winning collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin release ‘Kingdom Book One Deluxe.’ Featuring nine new songs that were recorded on tour, the project is available now via Tribl Records and Fo Yo Soul Entertainment / RCA Inspiration... << Full Report >>

We Are Messengers Headlines 30-City Fall Tour with Special Guests Jordan St. Cyr & Ryan Ellis

Chart-topping band We Are Messengers has announced plans for a 30-city fall leg of The Wholehearted Tour following a successful 19-city run earlier in the spring. Presented by Compassion International, the fall tour features special... << Full Report >>

Rend Collective Set To Release New Album August 26th; New Song Dropped Today

The worship band from Northern Ireland, Rend Collective, announces the release of their new album, Whosoever, available on August 26th. Today fans can pre-order the album as well as get a new song, "Let It Roll" (click here). Celebrating... << Full Report >>

Reach Records' Hulvey Releases New Single and Video, "Beautiful"

"Dear God, You Are So Beautiful”. Five months after a hand-written note teased the new music from Reach Records rising star Hulvey, the undeniably smooth and artistically refreshing new single "Beautiful” is here. The new single "Beautiful," produced by Carvello and Lasanna... << Full Report >>

Superstar Tamela Mann Releases "Overcomer: Deluxe" Album Today

Today, GRAMMY® award-winning Gospel superstar Tamela Mann releases the highly-anticipated Overcomer: Deluxe Edition album across all major digital streaming platforms. The new version of her critically-acclaimed album Overcomer features both reimagined renditions of fan favorites and all-new... << Full Report >>

Leslie Jordan Unveils New EP Today, "All That I Need To Know"

Grammy-nominated artist and worship leader Leslie Jordan releases 'All That I Need To Know', a 6-track project collating songs that she helped write and were previously recorded by other artists... << Full Report >>

Royal Company Releases New Song And Album, "Costly"

Oklahoma City team Royal Company releases new album Costly (DREAM Worship) featuring a collection of previously released songs, re-worked acoustic versions and new self-titled single “Costly.” Songs from the album were produced by Life.Church’s David Wellman... << Full Report >>

Dylan Jarvis Overcomes Addiction and Jail, Burns Free with Debut Single

With a bold voice born from the gritty streets of Memphis, this authentic singer/songwriter has a message of hope which resonates in a shockingly honest way. As a child, Dylan Jarvis grew up around music and started playing the guitar. But, he spent his teenage years around drugs and he fell into hardcore addiction. This led him down a really dark path that ultimately landed... << Full Report >>

Erin Corrado Releases "Hiding Place" To Encourage Listeners Going Through Hard Times

Rising Christian artist Erin Corrado releases her newest inspirational single, “Hiding Place,” today to encourage listeners who are going through hard times to look to God. Inspired by Psalm 61, “Hiding Place” describes how listeners can find refuge, protection and safety in God despite difficult situations that may surround... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, July 21, 2022*

Amy Grant Among The Kennedy Center 45th Class of Honorees

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of five Honorees who will receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. Recipients to be honored at the annual national celebration of the arts in Washington, D.C. are: acclaimed... << Full Report >>

Reece Lache Is Set To "Trust The Wave" With Her New EP

In the midst of the summer season, Christian artist Reece Laché provides a carefully curated soundtrack. While Laché is known for her elite penmanship and tackling difficulties that she has faced in her life through music, her approach on this latest EP displays yet another side to her creativity. Having already dropped one of Chrisitan Hip Hop’s best... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 20, 2022*

Kutless Releases TWENTY, an EP of Reimagined Songs from Their 20-Year-Old Debut Album

Kutless has released Twenty, an EP featuring reimagined, re-recorded versions of three hit songs from the band’s self-titled debut album Kutless. Kutless is celebrating the album’s 20th anniversary with a musical expression of gratitude for 20 years of ministry... << Full Report >>

Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith Announce 2022 Christmas Tour with Special Guest Michael Tait

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are joining forces once again to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season, where they will be joined by special guest Michael Tait of the Newsboys... << Full Report >>

Trailer Debuts for New Marvin Sapp's Biopic, "Never Would Have Made It"

Chaz Lamar Shepherd (“Marvel’s Luke Cage”, “The Game”) will star as Marvin Sapp with Ambre Anderson (“Power Book II” “Manifest Evil”) joining him as Sapp’s wife, MaLinda Prince Sapp. The biopic chronicles the prominent gospel music artist and preacher’s Michigan upbringing... << Full Report >>

New Single Out Today from Zach Taylor

“My Everything,” a new single from Contemporary Christian artist Zach Taylor, is going for adds today to Christian AC-formatted radio outlets. A video for “My Everything” is available on YouTube... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 19, 2022*

37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards Winners Announced

The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 37^th year honoring excellence in Gospel music during an uplifting weekend of events, concluding with the live-taped ceremony on Saturday, July 16, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosted by Stellar Award-winning artists... << Full Report >>

Christian Music Leaders Launch Amplo Records

Bringing together decades of experience from various key facets of the entertainment industry, Christian music leaders Lance Wieland, Marcus Rixon and Jay Speight announce the formation of Amplo Records. The label launches with the signing of acclaimed singer/songwriter Nathan Sheridan to an exclusive recording contract, as well as songwriter Phoebe Scott to an exclusive... << Full Report >>

Andrew Kurtz Releases New Single Today

Contemporary Christian artist and worship leader Andrew Kurtz releases “Baptized,” a new radio single today. The song, from Kurtz’s album titled “Living the Adventure,” goes for adds to Christian AC-formatted radio outlets... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 18, 2022*

Lauren Daigle Announces Additional Headline Performances for Fall

Today, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle, has announced five additional performances for this fall, adding to her previously announced two-night special engagement at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The exclusive shows will feature Daigle’s extensive award-winning catalog including the 5x platinum “You Say”, “Hold On To... << Full Report >>

Maverick City x Kirk Franklin To Release Deluxe Album This Friday

GRAMMY award-winning collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY winner Kirk Franklin officially announced Kingdom Book One Deluxe Album, out July 22 via Tribl Records and Fo Yo Soul Entertainment / RCA Inspiration. The deluxe LP features nine new songs that were recorded on tour, inspired by its predecessor that was recorded in a Florida prison yard in... << Full Report >>

New Album, "Worship and Justice," from William Murphy, Out Now

The new album Worship & Justice, from acclaimed hitmaker William Murphy, is available now. The three-time GRAMMY® nominated artist, songwriter and pastor has delivered a robust worship experience on the twenty-track album, which was primarily captured from his live album recording at his church, The dReam... << Full Report >>

The Worship Initiative's Aaron Williams Shares "The Hope of Christ"

Singer/songwriter and veteran worship leader Aaron Williams is set to bow his highly anticipated full-length debut, The Hope of Christ, August 5. The Worship Initiative release was produced by Williams and Alan Thomas (joan) and features 10 pop-driven live worship selections extolling the boundless grace... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 15, 2022*

Blanca Announces Highly-Anticipated Album, "The Heartbreak And The Healing," Out Sept. 23

Award-winning Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Blanca announces her highly-anticipated album, The Heartbreak And The Healing, set to arrive September 23, 2022. Beginning today (7/15), fans can pre-order, pre-add and pre-save the powerhouse vocalist’s upcoming LP... << Full Report >>

Tauren Wells Makes His Debut at the Historic Grand Ole Opry to a Sold-Out House

Ten-time Grammy nominee Tauren Wells made his performance debut at the historic Grand Ole Opry to a sold-out audience on Friday. The pop singer, who released his third album “Joy In The Morning” this past month, joined a lineup joins a lineup of legendary artists including Bill Ray Cyrus, Lauren Alaina, Rhett Akins, Coffey Anderson, Erin Kindsey, Jeannie... << Full Report >>

for KING and COUNTRY and Hillary Scott Drop New Version of "For God is with Us"

Multi-GRAMMY® winning duo and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist FOR KING + COUNTRY is pleased to announce a brand new recording of their #1 hit single, “For God Is With Us,” featuring multi-GRAMMY® award-winning vocalist Hillary Scott of the... << Full Report >>

Meredith Mauldin and UPPERROOM Release New Song, "You Gave (feat. Abbie Gamboa)"

“You Gave (feat. Abbie Gamboa)” (DREAM Worship), the new release from Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM is now available at all digital retail service providers. The song was produced by Oscar Gamboa and written by Abbie Gamboa and Meredith Mauldin. The Turning, an 8-song album, from both Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM releases July... << Full Report >>

Equippers Worship Releases New Album, "Still Waters and Shadows"

Equippers Worship is proud to announce the release of their album Still Waters & Shadows (DREAM Worship). The Aukland, New Zealand worship team for Equippers Church recently started pre-orders for the album that also saw their new track “Fall Afresh” release as both an instant gratification and an individual... << Full Report >>

Awaken Music Releases Worship Warfare Album, "Move Of Heaven"

San Diego-based collective Awaken Music, from the 10,000 member, multi-campus Awaken Church, releases its sophomore, full-length album, Move Of Heaven, to digital and streaming outlets everywhere today (July 15)... << Full Report >>

Jekalyn Carr Awarded Key to the City Last Night

Top-selling, popular Gospel star Jekalyn Carr was presented with the Key to the City, by City Commissioner, Natalie Hall last night, July 14, 2022, also proclaiming it “Jekalyn Carr Appreciation Day.” The event kicked off the exciting, events filled Stellar Awards Weekend in Atlanta... << Full Report >>

Ryan Ellis's Self-Titled Debut Album Is Out Today

The debut album from singer, songwriter, and performing artist Ryan Ellis is out now (Provident Label Group/Sony Music). The self-titled project (listen HERE) features six songs from his 2021 EP, Episode I ("Heart Of... << Full Report >>

Consumed By Fire Releases Debut Single & Video With Red Street Records, "First Things First"

Red Street Records announces the new single from Consumed By Fire, "First Things First," is out now (click HERE to listen), marking it their first since signing with the label. A music video also drops today, debuting... << Full Report >>

GRAMMY-nominated Cody Carnes Releases New Song Today, "Be Glad"

Multi-GRAMMY® nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader Cody Carnes has just released a new studio song, "Be Glad," available everywhere today... << Full Report >>

Newsboys Celebrate Release of New Single, "Jesus Did"

Christian music group Newsboys recently returned from a two-week European tour with Franklin Graham, playing arena shows in Sheffield, Liverpool, and Cardiff. Immediately following the UK run of shows, the group released their most recent single "Jesus Did" which is now... << Full Report >>

Munday Martin Releases Third Single for His Second Album

Munday Martin has released “Super Jesus” his third single for a series of singles for his second album which will drop December 2022. Munday Martin was promoted as the best up and coming artist in Nashville Tennessee by Nashville‘s biggest rock station recently, and without question is certainly making waves in the Christian and secular... << Full Report >>

Luke Wareham Releases New Worship Anthem, "Jesus Is Holy," featuring Chris Sayburn

Jesus Is Holy is the new song to be released on July 15^th by UK worship leader and songwriter Luke Wareham featuring his friend, gifted worship leader and songwriter, Chris Sayburn. The song is part of Luke’s new 5 track EP ‘Pure Heart’ that is out on 12^th August, produced by Dan... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 13, 2022*

Brandon Heath's First Centricity Music Album, "Enough Already," Sparks No. 1 Hit, "See Me Through It"

Five-time GRAMMY®-nominated, eight-time Dove Award-winning Brandon Heath released his first full-length, Centricity Music album, Enough Already, April 22. This week the acclaimed album sparks the No. 1 Billboard Christian AC radio hit... << Full Report >>

IMMORTAL Rock Festival To Debut In Versailles, OH, Sept 2 - 4

On Labor Day weekend, BMI Event Center presents the 1st Annual "IMMORTAL" Rock Festival in Versailles, OH! A three-day music festival featuring 11 classic Christian metal / rock bands, also a sermon from Get a Life Ministries’ Billy Crone. Emcee for this event is Pastor Bob Beeman. Special guest appearance by Chris Jericho. You won’t want to miss this epic event! Get your tickets now... << Full Report >>

Artist, Author, and Evangelist Maddie Rey Debuts New Single, "Anti-Culture"

Maddie Rey has just released her third single of 2022 and this bold and brave song is one that you are going to want to hear! Her new song “Anti-Culture” is out now on all digital streaming platforms and available for adds on radio and playlists... << Full Report >>

Corban Erbele Set to Release Inspirational Single to Encourage Listeners in the Midst of Pain

Small-town worship pastor Corban Erbele will soon release, “Death to Life,” an inspirational Christian single that points listeners to the Gospel in the midst of pain they may be experiencing. Written in a time where Erbele was at his lowest from a messy breakup, “Death to Life” was inspired by the... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 12, 2022*

Avalon Worship Releases Live Version of "Graves Into Gardens"

Avalon Worship has released the live version of the song “Graves Into Gardens” on video and recorded formats. Filmed by David “Doc” Abbott – known for his work with NEEDTOBREATHE, Lady A, Jewel, CeeLo Green, Lee Brice, Styx, Brian McKnight, Jason Mraz, Train, among others... << Full Report >>

New Single, Video From Jordan St. Cyr Is Out Now, "No Matter What"

Since the release of his self-titled debut full-length album this past spring, which includes "Weary Traveler," his first No. 1 career single and "Fires," which charted for 45 weeks, Jordan St. Cyr is excited to share... << Full Report >>

Melodic Prophet Releases "Auditory Aid: Vol. 1"

Christian Hip Hop artist Melodic Prophet is set to drop his sophomore EP titled Auditory Aid: Vol. 1. Combining traditional Boom Bap with heavy elements of Alternative Hip Hop, Melodic Prophet looks to build on his previous work and introduce himself on a larger scale to the CHH community... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 11, 2022*

MercyMe Plots Fall Tour, "MercyMe Live 2022"

Multi-Platinum band MercyMe announces “MercyMe Live 2022,” an arena tour hitting 19 cities this fall and featuring returning special guests Rend Collective and Andrew Ripp. Launching Oct. 20 in Saginaw, Michigan, and concluding Nov. 20 in Norfolk, Virginia, the month-long run will visit major markets, including New York, Baltimore and Boston, among others. Tickets are available beginning Friday, July 11 at MercyMe.org... << Full Report >>

Ruth La'Ontra Drops First New Music in Five Years, "Did It Again"

A young gospel music veteran, Ruth La’Ontra, has dropped her first new track and music video since 2017’s Billboard Top Ten smash, “Kingdom” (ALJR/Tyscot). Her dazzling vocals shine on “Did It Again” (ALJR/Tyscot) that is available on all major digital service platforms... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 8, 2022*

Steven Curtis Chapman Drops Encouraging New Song & Video Today, "Don't Lose Heart"

Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman drops his latest single, "Don't Lose Heart," today (Provident/Sony Music). Click HERE to listen. Accompanied by a music video... << Full Report >>

Steven Malcolm Debuts Episode 2 of "From The Roots" Docuseries

Steven Malcolm debuts episode two of his From The Roots docuseries that debuted on June 23. Episode two entitled, The Growth highlights Malcolm signing his record deal with IVAV, a division of Curb | Word Entertainment. From The Roots digs deep into the upbringing and rise of the Christian hip-hop sensation... << Full Report >>

Tye Tribbett Carves Out New Landscape for Gospel with New Album, "All Things New"

Today, genre-melding, music powerhouse Tye Tribbett delivers his new trailblazing album, All Things New via Motown Gospel. The two-time Grammy Award, Soul Train Music Award, Stellar Award, and Dove Award-winning artist has rapidly become one of the most relevant voices of his generation. This is only further amplified by his latest release, which so clearly encapsulates the ways... << Full Report >>

Reach Records Releases Summer '22 Playlist" Today, July 8th

Reach Records has announced the release of the Summer ’22 Playlist, their 5^th iteration of the 116 playlist, an annual audience experience highlighting the innovation within the Christian Hip-Hop (CHH community). The Summer ‘22 playlist is a musical montage that celebrates how far the culture has come, reflects on the current state of Christian Hip-Hop, and... << Full Report >>

Elevation Rhythm Drops New Single Today, "AQUI ESTOY"

Following the April release of their debut album, Growing Pains, ELEVATION RHYTHM is sharing a new song today titled "AQUÍ ESTOY." Just in time for summer, the upbeat and infectious song drops as they lead into Elevation... << Full Report >>

Naomi Raine's TRIBL Debut "The Journey" Debuts Today

Naomi Raine is best known as one of the breakout stars from GRAMMY® Award-Winning supergroup, Maverick City Music. Whether songwriting, singing or playing the guitar, she has always found it easiest to communicate to people through lyrics and melodies. Raine’s signature vocals have been heard on the Maverick City Music #1 singles, “Jireh,”... << Full Report >>

Planetshakers Releases First Radio Single Of 2022, "I Know You Can"

Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally releases its first radio single of the year, “I Know You Can,” today (July 8) from Venture3Media (V3M). Available now at all major digital and streaming outlets via https://link.brddg.co/iknowyoucan, this is a song of remembering who God is, and declaring that He can do anything... << Full Report >>

Lauren Talley's "Lord's Prayer" Gives Power to Familiar Words

In April, Horizon Records’ Lauren Talley released “Shut Him Up,” her... << Full Report >>

Michael Dixon Releases New Album, "How Are You Healing?"

Houston native and gospel recording artist and songwriter Michael Dixon's latest effort How Are You Healing? (VGNBae Music Group/MNRK Music Group/indiblu) is out now on all music retail outlets. Upon its release, the album landed in the... << Full Report >>

Stephen McWhirter and Jason Clayborn Deliver Powerful New Single, "Rapha"

“Rapha,” the impassioned new single from acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Stephen McWhirter and GRAMMY® and Stellar Award nominee Jason Clayborn, is now available from Lula Street Records... << Full Report >>

Equippers Worship Begins Pre-orders For New Album, "Still Waters and Shadows"

Auckland, New Zealand worship team Equippers Worship begins pre-orders for their upcoming album Still Waters & Shadows (DREAM Worship), releasing July 15. Pre-orders come with the instant gratification track “Fall Afresh” on Apple/Amazon with all other digital retail service providers making the song... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, July 7, 2022*

Tasha Layton Shines on Grand Ole Opry Debut

Chart-topping BEC recording artist Tasha Layton recently marked another first in a year filled with milestones with her debut on the iconic Grand Ole Opry. Layton performed her breakthrough single, “Into The Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK),” and her #1 smash, “Look What You’ve Done,” before the welcoming Opry audience... << Full Report >>

Nautical Rockers Rusty Shipp Release The Kraken with New Single

Rusty Shipp’s latest single (accompanied with an animated lyric video) -- is the response to many of the band's nautical rock ‘n’ roll fans who have understandably begged the band for a song about the Kraken for years. Being written in the pandemic though, the song became more of a political and philosophical statement using... << Full Report >>

Facedown Records Sign Cultist; Release First Single

Cultist is a Christian heavy band from southern California’s Inland Empire. The framework of the band is unquestionably west coast beatdown hardcore with plenty of east coast influence, giving significant weight to their sound and amplified by lyrical gravity. They pull deathcore-style threads from The Last Ten Seconds of Life, dark metalcore vibes from Varials, and combine it... << Full Report >>

New Single from Kate Stanford, "Til Love," Set to Release Tomorrow, July 8

Kate Stanford, a rising vocal tour-de-force in the world of Christian Music, is poised to release her new single Til Love, tomorrow, July 8, on all major music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, July 6, 2022*

Pastor William McDowell Announces Return of Habitation 2022 Conference with a Renewed Focus

GRAMMY-nominated pastor and recording artist, William McDowell recently announced the return of Habitation 2022, a multi-day worship and impartation gathering for Christians seeking a deeper encounter with God and spiritual growth on September 21-24, 2022. Postponed for two years in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the life-changing four-day encounter returns to Orlando, Florida at Deeper Fellowship Church’s new campus with a renewed focus on inspiring... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, July 5, 2022*

Maverick City x Kirk Franklin Join NBC's TODAY Show July 6

Tomorrow (7.6), Maverick City Music + Kirk Franklin will join NBC's TODAY Show during the 9 AM hour to perform "Kingdom," a poignant fan-favorite off their collab album, 'Kingdom Book One’ (released 6.17). Additionally, Franklin and Maverick City Music co-founders Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay will discuss the movement behind and creation of their latest music... << Full Report >>

Writing Rounds Worship Announces Live Recording for July 15

Atlanta is booming this month. Megastars such as Kendrick Lamar, Luke Bryan, and the Doobie Brothers all touchdown in the ATL for concerts there. Next week, the 37^th annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards takes place there for the first time in over a decade. As a lead-up to the Stellar Awards, Writing Rounds Worship has announced... << Full Report >>

*Monday, July 4, 2022*

Nu Tone Is Set to Leave a "Heavenly Legacy" With His New Album

One of Christian Rap’s artists on the rise, Nu Tone is taking West Coast hip hop and infusing it with the hope found in the Gospel. With a distinct voice and elite pen, it is not hard to discover why Nu Tone has jumped on the radars of influential platforms such as Critique Friday’s (Rapzilla) and Billboard Hip Hop. He has remained one of the most consistent and... << Full Report >>

*Friday, July 1, 2022*

Chagall Guevara Releases First New Album in 30 Years

Chagall Guevara, the beloved band that helped launch the Nashville rock scene into the national spotlight in the 90s, is back with their first album in thirty years. Out today on all digital platforms, Halcyon Days is a reunion three decades in the making: a fierce, burning collection of songs that are assertive, immediate, and remarkably... << Full Report >>

TobyMac Premieres Music Video for "The Goodness" with Blessing Offor

Seven-time GRAMMY® -winner TobyMac has unveiled the effervescent music video for "The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor)," the current single from his recently-announced and greatly-anticipated, August 19 release LIFE AFTER DEATH. The track made a huge... << Full Report >>

Gable Price & Friends Sign With Capitol CMG; EP Available Today

California-bred rock and roll band Gable Price & Friends (The Boys) have amassed a large following since their crowd-funded start in 2018. They have joined the Capitol Christian Music Group family of artists and are re-releasing their well-received released EP If I'm Being Honest on the label with two new live versions... << Full Report >>

Citizens Drops New EP Today, "A Thousand Shores"

A Thousand Shores, the new EP from Citizens, is out now courtesy of Integrity Music. The latest release from the Seattle-born alternative band offers five new songs that cut across... << Full Report >>

Vineyard Worship Will Release "Room at the Table" July 8

Vineyard Worship release a second single and title track ahead of their August EP, ‘Room At The Table’. The new song is full of warmth from the first note, with elements of mellow blues and soft rock. The balmy vocals of worship leader Olu Meduoye are adorned with a delicate reverb that adds to the overall inviting sound... << Full Report >>

Integrity Music Introduces Anchor Hymns Today with New Single

Integrity Music unveils a brand-new project and multigenerational collective of artists creating songs of substance from both a lyrical, theological, and musical frame called Anchor Hymns. Starting with reaching into the past, the initial releases cover some of Integrity’s most iconic songs and reframe them in a modern and musical way... << Full Report >>

Lasanna "ACE" Harris Takes You Into REACH Records Atlanta Studio

If you pay attention to the interviews of any Reach Records' artist within the last decade, aside from artist, president & co-founder, Lecrae, another name usually comes up, Lasanna “ACE” Harris. A multi-platinum music producer and Vice President of A&R for the Atlanta based independent hip hop label, ACE, is also the CEO/co-founder of... << Full Report >>

Natasha Owens' "American Patriot" Takes Over Times Square

Natasha Owens is taking over Times Square to celebrate the release of her new studio album, American Patriot - available today on all major platforms. Digital billboards promoting the album release are flying high above the center of New York City, one of the most visited destinations in the... << Full Report >>

Meredith Mauldin and UPPERROOM Announce New Album, "The Turning"

Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM have partnered to launch their newest song together titled “You Remain” (DREAM Worship). Featuring Elyssa Smith, this powerful worship song precludes the release of the 8-song album, The Turning by Meredith Mauldin & UPPERROOM will release on July 29th. Both the album and the song were... << Full Report >>