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March, 2020



*Tuesday, March 31, 2020*


Love and the Outcome Love and The Outcome's Jodi King Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Fund New Devotional Book

Love & The Outcome's Jodi King has launched a new Kickstarter campaign to fund a devotional book she recently completed. Check out her announcement below, as well as the campaign which includes things like autographed copies of her book and an unreleased song called "Atmosphere"... << Full Report >>

Heath McNease and Jetty Rae Release New Pen Pals Collaboration

In 2015, hip hop artist Heath McNease teamed with indie singer/songwriter Jetty Rae to form Pen Pals, releasing their debut EP together. They released their sophomore EP in 2017, but we haven't heard from the duo since. This week, the pair announced a brand new 7-song EP called Let's Pretend, which is available now from digital retailers. Check out Heath's announcement... << Full Report >>

Micah Tyler Set To Release New Album, "New Today," April 24

Fair Trade Services is excited to announce the newest release from Micah Tyler. Titled New Today, his second full album project is slated to release April 24. Micah Tyler, who made his label debut with 2016's EP Different followed by an LP of the same name... << Full Report >>

for King & Country for KING and COUNTRY Presented "Together" Live Event with New Music and Surprises

On Friday night, four-time GRAMMY® award-winner and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY presented an extraordinary streamed concert event filled with music, stories, and special guests. “TOGETHER: A Night of Hope” featured an exclusive for KING & COUNTRY performance... << Full Report >>

Christian Country Songwriter, Worship Leader Nicole Unser Releases New Music

Country songwriter, artist and worship leader Nicole Unser invites listeners on a musical road trip of hope and healing with new singles “Wyoming” and “Show Up.” Both tracks are from her sophomore album, Wyoming, available to fans in CD format at... << Full Report >>

KJ-52 KJ-52 Releases New Single, "God is Good," To Christian Radio Today

“God is Good, a new single from multiple Dove Award winner KJ-52, is being released to radio today. The single, from the legendary rapper’s current musical project, “Victory Lap,” is being serviced to Christian CHR and Christian Rhythmic radio outlets. “God is Good,” written by Jonah Sorrentino (aka KJ-52), was produced by Poetics for 52 Records... << Full Report >>

eOne to Re-Release Reba Rambo's "Confessions" for 40th Anniversary

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Reba Rambo’s 1980 release Confessions will be released for the first time digitally by Entertainment One on May 1st, with pre-orders beginning April 1st.  Having earned four Grammy nominations, a Dove Award and ranking in the top 3 best-selling female artists in industry journals for four consecutive years, Rambo had established herself as one of the leading... << Full Report >>

*Monday, March 30, 2020*


I Am Second Offers Coronavirus Spiritual Health Guide

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic causing social isolation and economic uncertainty, the global storytelling organization, I Am Second, is now providing resources for homebound students, churches, small groups and individuals looking to recharge and make meaningful connections... << Full Report >>

*Saturday, March 28, 2020*


Chart-Topping Reggae Pioneers Offer Hope with "CHRISTAFARI’s Pandemic (COVID-19 Quarantine Anthem)"

Chart-topping Reggae pioneers CHRISTAFARI have released a music video for their new single, "CHRISTAFARI’s Pandemic (COVID-19 Quarantine Anthem)” from longtime label, Lion of Zion Entertainment.  Watch the official music video here: https://youtu.be/BSRbbXdkCXw... << Full Report >>

*Friday, March 27, 2020*


Rend Collective Experiment Rend Collective Releases "Choose to Worship" Today

Irish celebration band Rend Collective's highly anticipated new album, CHOOSE TO WORSHIP is available everywhere, digitally and physically today. Their seventh studio project, largely written on the road over an average of 120 tour dates a year, features 13 tracks including an acoustic version of their latest hit single... << Full Report >>

Rhett Walker Band Rhett Walker Releases Third Career Album Today, "Good To Me"

Provident Label Group is proud to announce the release of Rhett Walker's latest album. Titled Good to Me, the ten-song project is now available and features the top 5 radio hit "Believer," Walker's most successful radio single of his career... << Full Report >>

Red Red Moves Up "Declaration" Album Release Date A Week to April 3

GRAMMY® nominated, RIAA Certified Gold-selling rock band RED is set to release its seventh studio album and first-ever independent, full-length album DECLARATION April 3, one week earlier than expected from RED ENTERTAINMENT / The Fuel Music. The album is available to pre-add / pre-save now at digital and streaming outlets globally... << Full Report >>

Michael W. Smith Michael W. Smith Shares A Song for Italy and the World

Iconic singer and songwriter Michael W. Smith has released an Italian version of his hit single “Waymaker” featuring his longtime background vocalist Vanessa Campagna. 

At a time when it feels like the world needs hope and music the most, Smith felt releasing “Waymaker” in Italian would help spread the... << Full Report >>

Nashville Life Music Will Release New Album May 15 - New Song Available today feat. Leeland

After an incredible debut in 2019, Nashville Life Music will release their first full-length album, Here For Jesus, on May 15 (Integrity Music). This follows their hit EP, Taylor House Sessions, which produced a Billboard Top 5 single and GMA Dove Award nominated song, "My God (feat. Mr. Talkbox).” In anticipation of their project... << Full Report >>

Hillsong Young & Free Hillsong Young and Free Releases New Single and Video, "Lord Send Revival," Out Today

GRAMMY® nominated Hillsong Young & Free announces the release of their brand new single, “Lord Send Revival (Live).” The timely anthem from the global youth worship collective is available today with accompanying video. Listen to the song here and watch the video... << Full Report >>

Mission House Mission House Drops Deluxe Single, "Behold," Today

Taylor Leonhardt and Jess Ray, the creative duo known as Mission House, announce the aptly-timed deluxe release of their Easter anthem, "Behold."Available now courtesy of Integrity Music... << Full Report >>

Colton Dixon Colton Dixon To Release Self-Titled EP May 1st

In light of the success of "Miracles," his first new single in over three years, Colton Dixon will release his self-titled EP with Atlantic Records/Hear It Loud later this spring/summer. Available for pre-order today along with the Instant Grat track "Devil is a Liar," Dixon will premier the lyric... << Full Report >>

GAWVI Unveils Mini Documentary For New Album "Heathen"

Reach Records Award-winning producer and solo artist GAWVI unveiled a mini-documentary this morning titled Heathen that premiered exclusively on Relevant Magazine online and can also now be seen on GAWVI's YouTube channel... << Full Report >>

Kari Jobe The Belonging Co's "Holy (Song of the Ages)" Echoes Eternal Hope in a Hurting World

Proclaiming an unchanging God in the midst of uncertain times, “Holy (Song of the Ages),” the latest single from Nashville-based The Belonging Co, is now available. The powerful anthem—birthed during a spontaneous moment of corporate worship—resounds... << Full Report >>

Nathan Thomas Releases New Single, "Sky is Falling"

Radar Talent Agency announces a timely music video from contemporary country artist Nathan Thomas. During this unprecedented time in our country, and the world around us, Thomas brings us a song that strikes a cord of encouragement, perseverance, and hope! RTA owner, Doran Eichenberg, shares, “There are times in history that, although chaos, fear, and discouragement seek to rule... << Full Report >>

Dillon Chase Releases New Single, "Better"

One of Billboard's Top New Christian Artists Of The Year, Hip-hop artist Dillon Chase is proud to release the follow up to his single "Paradise" titled "Better" on DREAM Label Group's hip hop label, One Moment Records... << Full Report >>

Equippers Revolution Announces New Album, "FRVR"

New Zealand-based Equippers Revolution announces their new EP FRVR (DREAM Records) and releases their new single, "Where Your Spirit Is" today. FRVR (aka 'Forever') is the latest chapter of the sound of the Revolution Youth movement. They're songs of gratitude and praise to the God who holds our future and the one we will worship... << Full Report >>

Philadelphia Hip Hop Artist Microphone Releases New Single, "Rain Down"

Christian Hip Hop artist Microphone is excited to drop his second single of 2020, “Rain Down”. 

The new single comes on the heels of the song “N.O.S. (Novus Ordo Seclorum)” in collaboration with Flow Tha Great that came out in January. Where “N.OS.” featured an intensity paired... << Full Report >>



*Thursday, March 26, 2020*


for King & Country for KING and COUNTRY Presents "Together: A Night of Hope" Live Stream, Tomorrow March 27

In a time where unity and camaraderie may be difficult to find, four-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY invite you to join the duo for “TOGETHER: A Night of Hope,” a livestream event filled with exclusive split-screen performances from Joel and Luke Smallbone and their six band members... << Full Report >>

The Afters The Afters Offer "I Will Fear No More" Single as a Free Download To Help Encourage Those Struggling with Worry and Anxiety

To give hope in these uncertain times, acclaimed Dove Award-winning band The Afters is offering listeners a free download of their current single “I Will Fear No More”. Many people are struggling in the grip of unemployment, self-isolation, and COVID-19, and feel overwhelmed in a constant news-cycle where uncertainty and... << Full Report >>

Back to the Bible Offers Free Digital App for Churches to Keep Them Connected During COVID-19 Pandemic

To help churches stay connected and minister to their members during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to the Bible is offering a free digital service. The BttB.App platform offers churches the ability to integrate their existing websites with various functions such as coordination of online groups and classes, live streaming as well as taped sermons... << Full Report >>

Amy Grant Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Jenny Gill, Corrina Grant Gill To Perform on This Saturday's Grand Ole Opry

The Grand Ole Opry will broadcast around the world again this week for its 4,917th consecutive Saturday night. This week’s lineup is a true family celebration with Opry member Vince Gill set to take the stage alongside wife Amy Grant and daughters... << Full Report >>

Andrew Greer and Friends Bow Timely "Tune My Heart... Songs of Rest and Reflection"

Tune My Heart...Songs of Rest & Reflection  (Lucid Artists/MA’M Recordings) a soundtrack for personal moments of peaceful worship from Andrew Greer & Friends, is now available at Parable Christian Stores nationwide, as well as via Apple Music and other... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, March 25, 2020*


Fred Hammond Hosts Social Distancing Facebook Live Mini-Concert

As the nation adjusts to the new reality of life under self-quarantine during the ever-evolving coronavirus pandemic, multi-platinum, multiple GRAMMY® Award winning singer, songwriter, producer and Billboard Hot 100 charting gospel recording artist Fred Hammond hosted a 40-minute Social Distancing virtual mini-concert via Facebook Live last... << Full Report >>

Greg LaFollette To Release New Album, "I'll Wait for you, My Love," April 3

Greg LaFollette announces the release of his fourth record of music for the church, I’ll Wait For You, My Love, on April 3, 2020. I’ll Wait For You, My Love is a strongly themed follow up to trailblazing, traditional worship artist Greg LaFollette’s 2018 record Songs of Common Prayer and 2019’s HOLYWEEK, Vol 1. The full length album... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, March 24, 2020*


Jeremy Camp Lionsgate Brings This Hope-Filled Movie "I Still Believe" from Theaters Directly into Homes on March 27

The powerful true story of faith, hope, and love comes home when I Still Believe becomes available in households everywhere through Premium On Demand March 27 from Lionsgate. The film will be available to rent through On Demand platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and cable providers starting Friday... << Full Report >>

Sam and Cristin Hart Earn Songwriter of the Year Honors

Husband and wife duo Sam and Christin Hart have earned Songwriter of the Year honors in the 17th annual ChristianSongwriting.com competition. The contest... << Full Report >>

Editorial: Worship Leader Phil King Gives God All Glory

Phil King used to drive his family crazy. But not in the way that many teens raised the ire of their parents in California’s central valley. Instead of making mischief, Phil was making music. “I would wake my parents up in the middle of the night because I’d be playing piano at 2 in the morning,” Phil remembers with a laugh. “They’d get so mad at me. But I couldn’t get enough of melodies and songwriting... << Full Report >>

*Monday, March 23, 2020*


for King & Country for KING and COUNTRY Reschedule Spring Tour Dates

Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner and Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY announce that the duo’s upcoming burn the ships | The 2020 Spring Encore tour has been rescheduled to begin in June 2020. for KING & COUNTRY will open the new set of tour dates... << Full Report >>

River Valley Worship Releases New Album ALTARS On May 8

BEC Recordings is excited to announce the May 8 release from River Valley Worship titled Altars. The album's first instant grat single, "Both Sides," just dropped last Friday and a... << Full Report >>

Nashville Musician Community Unite Amidst Blows from COVID-19 Quarantine, Helmed by Indie Americana Duo Zach and Maggie

During a time of isolation and heightened fear, music is needed now more than ever. A song can bring hope; a song can bring joy; and songs have played a pivotal role throughout history in bringing people together to create community amidst times of cultural turmoil and uncertainty. With the recent developments of the COVID-19 Virus and the ban on social gatherings, musicians are finding themselves cut off from their core source of income - the live concert experience... << Full Report >>

Keith and Kristyn Getty Keith and Kristyn Getty To Host Family Hymn Sing Each Tuesday

Keith and Kristyn Getty plan to do a Family Hymn Sing Facebook Livestream with fans on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. With hopes to lift spirits in worship, the Gettys will perform well-known modern hymns from Nashville, Tennessee and share their light to homes aound the world. The duo plans to continue this every Tuesday at 7:15pm CST... << Full Report >>

Project 86 Project 86 Postpone Planned March 23rd Announcement In Light of Current Events

On February 29th, long-running hard rock band Project 86 sent out a cryptic email with the subject line, "THE FINAL CHAPTER" and a simple message inside with a link that read "Don't click this link if you don't want to know." The link took you to a video, stating that "The Final Chapter" is coming March 23, 2020. Last night, the band posted a follow-up announcement... << Full Report >>

Newsboys Newsboys Deliver Hope with New "Love One Another" Music Video

Debuting their first concept music video since the return of seminal members Peter Furler and Phil Joel, GRAMMY®-nominated, Platinum®-selling supergroup Newsboys brings hope and humor with “Love One Another.” Helmed by acclaimed director, photographer and composer Max Hsu, the clip features singer/songwriter and dcTalk member Kevin Max, as well as a guest... << Full Report >>

BRM and BrodieDaVinci Team Up on New Album, "20 Seconds"

It started as a simple contest on Facebook. Then as a collab track. Now… The new head of the freshly minted RRP North (a division of Baton Rouge based Rapture Ready Productions), BRM has been hard at work pushing the CHH culture and building his personal brand. After hosting the “BRM Live... << Full Report >>

n.e.r.d. Life by D'Vo Announces Release of Two Projects

Christian Hip Hop artist n.e.r.d. Life by D’Vo released his 11-track album ‘The Codex: I’ve Got Next’, which featured the track “One Love”, in 2019... << Full Report >>

*Sunday, March 22, 2020*


Sanctus Real Sanctus Real Reunion Show LIVE on Facebook Tonight, March 22!

It's been a few years now since original Sanctus Real vocalist, Matt Hammitt, exited and the band invited Dustin Lolli to take over vocal duties. Today, current (and original) guitarist Chris Rohman announced a special reunion show tonight to celebrate their 2010 album, Pieces of a Real Heart, with band members past and present. The show starts at 9PM EST and can be viewed for free on their Facebook page... << Full Report >>

KJ-52 KJ-52 To Produce New Gospel Soul Project Under the Name Jonah

Even though KJ-52 is retiring his hip hop persona, he's not slowing down when it comes to making music. The artist formerly known as KJ-52 is launching a new Pateron project under his real name Jonah. The project is titled Faith > Fear and is aiming to be "an album of gospel soul samples." Check out his announcement... << Full Report >>

Coop Drops Surprise Single, "Prime"

In the midst of the unfamiliar, one thing can remain steady in life. Music not only provides a backdrop, but a soundtrack which we can use to make sense of the chaos. What better time than now for Coop to release his first single of 2020... << Full Report >>

*Friday, March 20, 2020*


Lecrae Lecrae Releases New Single and Video "Set Me Free" ft. YK Osiris!

Grammy-Award winning artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur and social activist LECRAE released his new single “Set Me Free” today via Columbia/Reach Records. “Set Me Free” featuring Def Jam recording artist, singer, and rapper, YK Osiris (“Worth It,” “Valentine”), produced by GAWVI is the first song drop from Lecrae’s upcoming album to be released later this year... << Full Report >>

Matthew West Matthew West Releases YouTube Live Recording of "Hope Returns"

Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Matthew West releases the first of six songs recorded in front of a live audience at the YouTube™ Space in New York City to celebrate the release of his album Brand New last month. "Hope Returns" is the first song released today with a... << Full Report >>

Corey Voss and Madison Street Worship Set To Release New Album Apr. 17

Worship leader and songwriter, Corey Voss, and worship ministry team, Madison Street Worship, release their new song, "Miracle In Motion," today as the first single from their new live album, Heaven Come Closer, that will release April 17th. Click here to pre-order the album now and listen to "Miracle In Motion" today. Also, watch a live performance of the... << Full Report >>

Planetshakers Planetshakers Releases “All” Featuring 30,000 Voices In Manila

Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers recorded its anthemic worship ballad “All” earlier this year along with 30,000 people during a “Praise Party” at SMART Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines. Releasing today (March 20), the song is at Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and additional digital, streaming and physical retail outlets globally... << Full Report >>

Kari Jobe Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship Release Audio Recording of "The Blessing"

Worship leaders Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes along with Elevation Worship release the live audio recording of the song, "The Blessing," which has ignited since the release of the live video earlier this month receiving more than 3.5 million views. The powerful song has resonated across the globe as people look to music for hope during uncertain times. Click here to listen to the audio recording... << Full Report >>

Grace Worship Releases "Calvary's Anthem"; Worship Musician Premieres Video

Pairing theologically rich lyrics with soaring melodies, Peoria, Illinois-based Grace Worship incorporates both classical and pop influences for its recording of “Calvary’s Anthem” that releases today (March 20). Available at digital and streaming outlets globally, this is the second single from this worship team’s debut Christ Be All EP available to preorder now from Grace Worship / The Fuel Music... << Full Report >>

Sarah Reeves Curb | Word Entertainment's Sarah Reeves Surrenders In "Don't Feel Like Fighting"

Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist Sarah Reeves surrenders in new song, “Don’t Feel Like Fighting,” available across all DSPs today (3/20/20). The transparent and deeply personal track explores the tension that inevitably comes with close and intimate relationships over time and opens a... << Full Report >>

Justin Rizzo Releases 1st Full-Length Album In 7 Years, "Love So Fierce," Via Spotlight Music Group

Acclaimed worship leader Justin Rizzo releases his first full-length album in seven years, Love So Fierce, today (March 20) from Spotlight Music Group. The 13-track recording is available now at... << Full Report >>

Jason Gray Jason Gray Releases Remarkably Timely "Disorder" EP Today

Centricity Music recording artist Jason Gray releases today (March 20) Disorder, the second volume of his three-part album, Order Disorder Reorder. The six-song EP is available now at digital retail and streaming outlets globally through... << Full Report >>

The Gray Havens Release New Music Featuring John Mark McMillan

Husband/wife duo, The Gray Havens, announce the release of “Storehouse Acoustic.” The original album version of “Storehouse” resonated quickly... << Full Report >>

Joel Vaughn Releases New Single "I Would Be Lost"

Today, Joel Vaughn releases his new single "I Would Be Lost." This fun sing-a-long song was self-produced by Joel Vaughn, a first for him, and was co-written by himself and worship leader Ryan Proudfoot. "'I Would Be Lost' was inspired by my thankfulness to Jesus for pursuing me and loving me even when... << Full Report >>

Rapture Ready Productions Announces the Creation of RRP North

What a year it has been to this point for Rapture Ready Productions! It began with the release of the label collaborative album ‘New Mecca’ and now CEO Jeremy Duncan, aka JDun, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Rapture Ready brand... << Full Report >>

TC, AKA The Collector, Releases New Single, "All God"

When you see me smiling, you should know, that’s all God/ bounce back from them L’s I took, man that’s all God/ they said I couldn’t, but I did it, that’s all God/ they said it wouldn’t, but it happened, that’s all God” TC is one of the brightest voices within the Christian Hip Hop space... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, March 19, 2020*


toby TobyMac Announces Rescheduled Dates for The Theatre Tour

Following the recent postponement of the remainder of the dates on TobyMac's Hits Deep 2020 Tour, his team announced the good news of a fresh new run of dates for his forthcoming Theatre Tour: "We know how long you’ve been waiting to experience the TobyMac Theatre Tour, and we’re as excited to... << Full Report >>

Sidewalk Prophets Sidewalk Prophets Reschedules "Great Big Family Reunion" at Ryman Auditorium to July 5, 2020

Curb | Word Entertainment’s Sidewalk Prophets has rescheduled their sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium to July 5, 2020. Fans can tune in to watch the band perform their next release, “Real To Me,” live on socials tonight at 10 PM CST, while the track releases across all DSPs tomorrow, March 20, 2020. Listen to “Real To Me”... << Full Report >>

Sheila Walsh Releases "Braveheart Worship" From Venture3Media

Best-selling artist, author and television host Sheila Walsh releases Braveheart Worship tomorrow (March 20) from Venture3Media (V3M). Her first full-length album in eight years, the 11-song album will be available on CD and at Apple Music, iTunes... << Full Report >>

JJ Weeks JJ Weeks "Sound Of Freedom FB Live" Concert Set March 22

Renowned, Macon, GA-based singer-songwriter JJ Weeks and his band will hold a “Sound of Freedom FB Live” concert this Sunday, March 22, beginning at 7:00 pm EDT / 4:00 pm PDT. The event will be streamed live at Facebook.com/jjweeksmusic and feature acoustic performances of new music from Weeks’ The Sound Of Freedom EP released last month along with songs of worship and classics from his growing catalog of fan favorites... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, March 18, 2020*


Getty Music Releases "Christ Our Hope in Life and Death"

Getty Music is set to debut “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”, written by five critically acclaimed songwriters, Keith Getty, Matt Papa, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Boswell, and Matt Merker. This is the first song that the writers have written together as a team... << Full Report >>

Gawvi GAWVI Encourages Fans To Not Become Spiritually Distant With New Single

Six-time Dove Award-winning producer and solo artist GAWVI recently released a video on social media addressing COVID-19 pandemic encouraging fans that while we are called to be socially distant, to not become spiritually distant through these challenging times. In the video he explains why he is choosing to continue to release new music saying... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, March 17, 2020*


Lauren Daigle Lauren Daigle Reschedules World Tour Dates

Centricity Music superstar Lauren Daigle's World Tour is among the many postponed events right now. Today, the artist and her team sent out an email about rescheduled dates. Check out their announcements below, as well as a link for more info about tickets... << Full Report >>

Kari Jobe Nashville's The Belonging Co Readies New Single

“Holy (Song of the Ages),” the new anthem from Nashville-based The Belonging Co, will be available March 27. Inspired by John’s vision of worship around the throne of God in Revelation 4, the song was recorded live at The Belonging Co’s downtown Nashville campus and features their worship pastor, Andrew Holt... << Full Report >>

JDun Releases New Single, "Real"

In hip hop, there is keeping it real and then there is real talk. Don’t be mistaken, there is a very distinguishable difference. On his new song “Real” (released on his birthday), Rapture Ready Productions’ own JDun pulls back the curtain and delivers a transparent look at his inner thoughts... < href="/news/2020/03/17.JDunReleasesNewSingleReal.asp">Full Report >>


G.L.O Releases Single "No Weapon Formed" To Radio

Recording artist G.L.O, which stands for God’s Love Only, is releasing a new single to radio today. “No Weapon Formed,” from the Christian rapper’s CD, “Reborn,” goes for adds to Christian Hip Hop, Rhythmic, Christian CHR and Gospel-formatted radio outlets. A music video for the single is... << Full Report >>

*Monday, March 16, 2020*


Unspoken Unspoken and Apollo LTD Host Facebook Live Performance Set March 19

Centricity Music recording artists Unspoken and Apollo LTD team-up for an unprecedented night of music and encouragement amidst worldwide Coronavirus fears during a “Thursday Night Homeshow” Facebook Live event Thursday, March 19 beginning at 7:00 pm CDT / 8:00 pm EDT. The event will be streamed live at Facebook.com/UnspokenMusic and Facebook.com/ApolloLTD from the renowned Sound Kitchen studio in Franklin, TN, and will benefit Compassion International... << Full Report >>

Falcone Rising Releases Sophomore Single After Topping Christian Radio Chart with Radio Debut

“I Never Knew You,” the sophomore radio single from Creative Soul Records group FALCONE RISING, is impacting Christian radio stations nationwide this week. FALCONE RISING’s debut single, "The Sixth Hour Ballad of St. Dismas,” landed at #1 on the Christian Radio Chart in September... << Full Report >>

*Saturday, March 14, 2020*


Amy Grant Amy Grant Reschedules Tour Dates

Due to the continued spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Amy Grant has announced the difficult decision to reschedule a string of tour dates beginning March 14 (Durham, N.C.), and running through April 9 (Salt Lake City, Utah). Later concerts will remain on the tour schedule at this time, subject to future developments. The "Our Time Is Now" Tour kicked off last weekend with a full band... << Full Report >>

*Friday, March 13, 2020*


toby Remaining Dates On TobyMac Hits Deep 2020 Tour Postponed

The remaining dates of TobyMac's Hits Deep 2020 Tour have been postponed. "It is with a heavy heart but a responsible mind that I have to announce that the remaining 10 shows of the Hits Deep Tour are being postponed until August. We are at this very moment completely set up in Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock and regretfully, but responsibly won’t... << Full Report >>

Michael W. Smith Michael W. Smith 35 Years of Friends Tour Postponed

It’s with deep regret that we’re announcing the postponement of the remaining dates on the Michael W. Smith: 35 Years of Friends Tour effective immediately. "In what people have referred to as uncertain times, I am certain of this: God is in control and loves... << Full Report >>

Fit For A King Fit for a King Drops Massive New Song, "Breaking the Mirror"

Fit For A King have dropped a massive rock anthem today with "Breaking The Mirror." The explosive and heavy-hitting new song is the band's first new piece of music in over a year and solidifies their place as a band at the forefront of the rock world. On the new song, front man Ryan Kirby shares... << Full Report >>

Cody Carnes Cody Carnes Releases New Album "Run to the Father" Today

Today worship leader and songwriter Cody Carnes releases his new studio album, Run To The Father(Capitol Christian Music Group), which features popular worship songs "Nothing Else," "Christ Be Magnified," and the title track "Run To the Father." Click here to listen to the album... << Full Report >>

Elevation Worship To Release New Live Album "Graves Into Gardens" May 1st

GRAMMY® nominated Elevation Worship is gearing up for the release of their 11th career project with GRAVES INTO GARDENS, out worldwide May 1, 2020. The title track single and accompanying video are available today. Listen to “Graves Into Gardens” here and watch the video here... << Full Report >>

Red Red Releases "The War We Made" Single, Shares Song Live For Hundreds Of Thousands

GRAMMY® nominated, RIAA Certified Gold-selling rock band RED releases “The War We Made” to radio next week and to digital retail and streaming outlets globally today (March 13). Already premiering the song live for a few hundred thousand music fans at arenas around the USA this year, the anthemic new track is from the... << Full Report >>

Branan Murphy Paravel Records And DREAM Records Partner To Sign Pop Artist Branan Murphy

DREAM Records and Paravel Records are pleased to announce the signing of Pop Artist Branan Murphy along with the release of his new song "I Will Wait". The single, his first since his 2019 debut LP, is available on all platforms... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, March 12, 2020*


Matt Maher Compassion LIVE Cancels Remaining Roadshow Tour Dates

Amidst the increased caution and prevention surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Compassion LIVE has announced the cancellation of the remaining dates of The Roadshow Tour. This year's tour featured headliners Bethel Music along with Matt Maher, Martin Smith, PEABOD, Apollo LTD, Elle Limebear and others. Today, Compassion made the following announcement... << Full Report >>

for King & Country for KING and COUNTRY to Perform on Good Morning America March 27th

Later this month, fans across the country will be waking up with four-time GRAMMY® Award winning Australian duo, Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY, as the hitmakers will be making their debut on ABC’s Good Morning America , airing on March 27th. for KING & COUNTRY will perform the GRAMMY® Award winning track “God Only Knows,” which currently sits at No. 18 on the Adult Contemporary mainstream chart and has accumulated 126 million streams... << Full Report >>

House of Peace Releases Debut Video, "My Love"

Florida-based band, House of Peace is pleased to debut the new video, “My Love,” from their latest album project, Welcome to the River. The video will premiere exclusively on the Vevo video channel... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, March 11, 2020*


Martin SmithMartin Smith Releases 4-song EP "EXALT," Available Now

Integrity Music's Martin Smith releases a special four-song EP,  Exalt , available now.  Exalt  features Smith's most popular worship songs from  Iron Lung  and  Love Song For A City (Live)  ... << Full Report >>

Apollo LTD Releases "You" Globally As Band Continues Major Arena Tour

Centricity Music’s cinematic, alt-pop duo Apollo LTD reveals the first single, “You,” from its upcoming full-length debut album slated to release this fall. The new song follows the duo’s widely acclaimed Out of Body EP that sparked hits like “ Gold ,” “ On The Way Up ,” “ Heaven ,” “ Tired of LA ” and “ One In A Million ... << Full Report >>

The Guardians Announce the Retirement of Founding Member Neil Uhrig

As you may know, Neil Uhrig , one of the founding members and baritone for The Guardians Quartet, recently underwent aortic valve replacement and bypass surgery. He was subsequently forced to undergo a second surgery to repair one of the bypasses that was leaking, and further... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, March 10, 2020*


Holly Zabka Promoted To Sr. VP of Essential Music Publishing

It was recently announced that Essential Music Publishing's Holly Zabka  has been promoted to Sr. Vice President, Essential Music Publishing. Zabka was previously Vice President of Publishing. Zabka was the first executive hired to run the publishing company in 2008 as Sr. Director of Publishing and at the beginning of 2013 she was promoted to VP. Just 12 years later after the inception... << Full Report >>

Titus Showers Introduces Remix Version of "It's Gonna Be Alright"

Coming off of an exhilarating 2019 breakout year, Billboard #1 recording artist and multiple Stellar Award nominated singer and songwriter, Titus Showers introduces "It's Gonna Be Alright" remix version featuring Jermaine Dolly to Gospel radio formats this week. The song is produced by GRAMMY®-nominated producer and songwriter Lucius B. Hoskins (Shirley Ceaser, Zacardi Cortez, Joshua Rogers)... << Full Report >>

*Monday, March 9, 2020*


Integrity Music Integrity Music and Vineyard Worship Announce Global Partnership

Brighton, East Sussex, U.K. - Effective immediately, the music of Vineyard Worship will now be integrated into the  Integrity Music team via marketing, distribution, and publishing administration. Vineyard Worship's existing catalog of songs and recordings will now be available through Integrity Music, and new songs will be given a greater platform and larger reach than ever before through this new relationship... << Full Report >>

Chris Tomlin GMA Foundation Announces Hall of Fame Inductees and Honorees for 7th Annual GMA Honors Event

The GMA (Gospel Music Association) has announced the 7th Annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Induction will take place on Wednesday, May 6th in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2020 Hall of Fame inductees include 4Him (CCM), Bill Hearn (non-performing)... << Full Report >>

Our Daily Bread Publishing Releases GOD SEES HER Devotional Book

Our Daily Bread Publishing has released God Sees Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women, a follow-up to the best-selling devotional book, God Hears Her. Both books are available now wherever books are sold... << Full Report >>

*Sunday, March 8, 2020*


Redbird Common Partners with Chris McClarney's The Laundry Stop To Help Nashville

Last summer, Chris McClarney and his wife Jasmine started a cleaning service for the homeless community in Nashville called The Laundry Stop. Every Sunday, they drive a mobile laundry trailer into town to wash and fold as many clothes, blankets and sleeping bags as they can... << Full Report >>

*Friday, March 6, 2020*


We Are Leo We Are Leo Releases New Single, "IWKY (feat. Elizabeth Grace)"

We Are Leo are proud to announce the release of their newest track release, "IWKY" (DREAM Records). The track, which also features DREAM Records buzz artist Elizabeth Grace, This melodic downbeat pop track by We Are Leo is both meditative and hopeful. Featuring up and coming artist, Elizabeth Grace, the lyrics a deeply intimate. The Chicago-area pop group... << Full Report >>

Love and the Outcome Curb | Word Entertainment's Love and The Outcome Release "You Got This" EP

Curb | Word Entertainment duo Love & The Outcome drop new music today (3/6/20) with the release of You Got This. The fresh EP features their current radio single, “You Got This,” along with five additional tracks all co-written by Love & The Outcome’s Jodi King and Chris Rademaker. Listen to You Got This ... << Full Report >>

GAWVI Announces New Album "Heathen" Slated to Drop April 10, 2020

Reach Records’ six-time Dove award-winning artist GAWVI, is prepared to ruffle some feathers with his third full-length album, Heathen set to release on April 10, 2020. The EDM / Hip hop artist has been known to push boundaries in music as evidenced by his two RIAA Certified Gold Records for production... << Full Report >>

Debut EP from Sibling Trio Cain Drops Today

Provident Label Group announces the debut EP from sibling trio Cain available today at all DSP's. (click here for details). The self-titled project's kick-off single, “Rise Up (Lazarus),” officially releases to radio on March 20 and the lyric video drops today, which can be viewed here and... << Full Report >>

The Talleys Announce Final Album, "The Music Goes On"

After years of writing, singing and producing music that propelled them to be one of the most recognized acts in Southern Gospel, The Talleys are bringing their performing career to a close with one last collection aptly titled, The Music Goes On. The album is now available for pre-order ahead of its April 24 release... << Full Report >>

Planetshakers’ Youth Band planetboom Releases "ILY" Single / Video Today

The dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, releases its “ILY” single today (March 6) ) at Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Google Music, Deezer, Pandora, YouTube Music and more digital and streaming outlets globally from... << Full Report >>

Bethel Music Declares "We Praise You" Today

Victoriously declaring the mighty power of God, “We Praise You,” from GRAMMY®-nominated, world-renowned worship leaders Bethel Music, is now available. Featuring Dove Award-winning Bethel Music singer/songwriter Brandon Lake, the song was written by Lake along with Bethel Music co-founder Brian Johnson and internationally acclaimed singer/songwriters and worship leaders Matt Redman and Phil Wickham.
 
The second single... << Full Report >>

Hannah Kerr's New Single "Ordinary" Single Makes An Impact At Radio

"Ordinary," the latest single from Black River Christian singer and songwriter Hannah Kerr, debuted in the Top 30 on the Billboard AC Indicator chart. The debut makes Kerr the only solo female artist on this chart this week. “Ordinary” also holds the top spot of Amazon Music’s global Christian playlist... << Full Report >>

Mitch Darrell Releases "Self-Reflection"

It has been one year since the release of Mitch Darrell’s last album, ‘Dreadhead Lando’. Since then, Mitch has been building his resume as an artist including: collaborations with CHH heavy-hitters such as KJ-52, participating in numerous rap challenges with several victories to his name, and being selected as part of the Trackstarz... << Full Report >>

Hope Sheree Releases New Self-Titled EP Today

In her first solo release in six years, internationally named spiritual soul singer Hope Sheree, formerly known as Hope Askew, is set to release a new self-titled EP today. The new project features the lead single, “He Taught Me How to Love.” The music video is available on YouTube. The EP is available at all digital retailers, including iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, March 5, 2020*


Benita Jones Drops Digital Single "Good God" March 6

Millions have watched YouTube videos of Benita Jones leading worship and singing popular gospel songs such as “You Deserve It” and “Good Good Father.” This Friday, March 6, the veteran worship and praise leader will release a soon-to-be anthem of her own, “Good God” (Tyscot/Integrity). This high-energy live performance is infectiously singable and catchy. It blends the fervor of a rock song with the passionately... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, March 4, 2020*


Zach Williams Zach Williams Celebrates Platinum And Gold Certifications

Provident Label Group is proud to announce multi-award-winning artist Zach Williams has been awarded two RIAA Award certifications: his GRAMMY ®-winning album Chain Breaker is officially RIAA Gold ® and his debut single, "Chain Breaker," has reached RIAA Platinum ® certification... << Full Report >>

Charles Billingsley's "I Was Made For This" Collection to Release April 10

Acclaimed singer/songwriter and worship leader Charles Billingsley returns April 10 with I Was Made For This, his first studio project in two years. The highly anticipated StowTown Records (Provident/Sony) set was produced by Keith Everette Smith—a multi-GRAMMY® and Dove Award winner and member of TobyMac’s Diverse City Band—and showcases newly-penned originals alongside classic pop favorites... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, March 3, 2020*


Ryan Stevenson Ryan Stevenson Releases New Three-Song Single To Digital Outlets

Ryan Stevenson's 2020 is just beginning and it's not about to stop. The award-winning artist and songwriter has released an infectious new single, "Amadeo (Still My God)," available now (listen here). The song, which just released Friday, will be featured on Stevenson's anticipated upcoming full-length album, Wildest Dreams, slated to release this summer... << Full Report >>

Timothy Davis Releases New Single, "Run to You"

– “Run To You,” a new single from recording artist Timothy Davis, is set to go for adds today to Christian AC-formatted radio outlets. The song released in February to iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and all other digital platforms... << Full Report >>

Casting Crowns Casting Crowns Celebrates Monumental 2019

As they launch their spring 2020 touring season with the "Only Jesus Tour" this week, GRAMMY-Award® winning and multi-RIAA Platinum®-selling group Casting Crowns celebrates a highly successful 2019 . It has been nearly two decades since the group’s label debut and Casting Crowns continues to achieve career milestones through numerous chart-topping hits and touring that drives their music consumption to position them as one of the top-performing Christian artists today and in the history of Christian... << Full Report >>

South Texas Becoming Sons Release New Single, "Open Arms"

In the latest of announcements that continue to flow out of the Christian music industry, Becoming Sons has released a new single titled “Open Arms” on YouTube as a lyric video. The lyrics of the song tell the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection... << Full Report >>

*Monday, March 2, 2020*


Rend Collective Experiment Rend Collective Announces New Album, "Choose to Worship"

Irish celebration band Rend Collective has announced that their upcoming new album, CHOOSE TO WORSHIP will release both digitally and physically on March 27, 2020. The pre-order for the project launched Friday and includes the single “DAY OF VICTORY” as well as a performance video for the track... << Full Report >>

KJ-52 KJ-52's "Victory Lap" Book Out Today in Multiple Formats

“Victory Lap,” a final book project by multiple Dove Award rapper KJ-52, is out today in three formats, joining a previously-released album which is part of a multi-medium package that brings to a close a multi-decade, landmark career by the Christian hip hop artist. The book features 30 chapters that cover KJ-52’s life and career to-date... << Full Report >>

Cody Carnes Cody Carnes Will Release New Album March 13

Worship Leader and songwriter Cody Carnes will release his new studio album, Run To The Father, on March 13th (Capitol Christian Music Group). Since he released his label debut, The Darker The Night / The Brighter The Morning, in 2017, Carnes has regularly released powerful worship songs that the church community has embraced. Run To The Father will feature three of these songs that have already taken hold in the worship circles: "Nothing Else," "Christ Be Magnified," and the title track "Run To the Father... << Full Report >>

Tasha Cobbs Leonard To Record Live At Nashville's Historic Ryman Auditorium

Award-winning gospel singer/songwriter TASHA COBBS LEONARD has announced plans to record her next album live at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The concert event, Royalty: Live at The Ryman , is set to take place on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 7:30pm, the powerhouse vocalist shared on social media earlier today... << Full Report >>

Mark Lowry Takes Center Stage At Carnegie Hall

Daywind recording artist Mark Lowry took center stage at the iconic Carnegie Hall on Saturday, February 15, as a featured artist at a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the GMA Dove Awards. Christian music fans and singers from all over the country participated in a sold-out, weekend-long experience in New York City capped off by the anniversary concert with legendary Dove award-winning artists Lowry, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Russ Taff, Hezekiah Walker, and Danny Gokey... << Full Report >>


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