Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: May 2018

May, 2018

*Thursday, May 31, 2018*

Fan Favorite Artists Take Part In K-LOVE Fan Awards Only On TBN

Tonight marks the first time the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards will appear on television courtesy of an exclusive partnership with TBN. The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards will air at 8/7 CST to its audience of more than 100 million households... << Full Report >>

CHRISTAFARI Releases New Music Video

Chart-topping Gospel Reggae pioneers CHRISTAFARI have released a music video for the single, “He Reigns,” capturing the band’s ministry while touring in Brazil. The band went to extremes to film the video, from performing atop a moving truck in Rio de Janeiro to literally surfing a crowd in São Paulo... << Full Report >>

Singer-Songwriter Anthony Evans Shined at the Hollywood Bowl

The reviews are in and Anthony Evans performance as 'the Beast' in the star-studded production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Hollywood Bowl was a hit. Starring along side Hollywood luminaries Kelsey Grammer, Jane Krakowski, Taye Diggs, Rebel Wilson and Zooey Deschanel, Evans performance was emerged as the best of the night... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, May 30, 2018*

Eisley to Release "I'm Only Dreaming...Of Days Long Past" July 20

Eisley and Equal Vision Records are excited to announce the upcoming release of Of Long Days Past - a collection of acoustic and re-depicted versions of their 2017 album I’m Only Dreaming, which was produced by Will Yip. Of Days Long Past will be released on July 20^th, 2018 through Equal Vision Records. Fans can listen to “A Song for the Birds” today at this link: https://eisley.lnk.to/ofdayslongpast... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, May 29, 2018*

Julianna Zobrist To Release New Book Championing Others To Achieve Confident Living

Julianna Zobrist, author, inspirational speaker, pop music artist, fashion muse and popular social media influencer (instagram.com/juliannazobrist/) releases her new book titled “Pull It Off: Removing Your Fears And Putting On Confidence” via Hachette Book Group on Sept. 18. It is available for pre-order now... << Full Report >>

Jekalyn Carr's Single "You Will Win" Spends 25 Consecutive Weeks in Top 5

GRAMMY-nominated powerhouse singer Jekalyn Carr's current radio single "You Will Win" celebrates 25 consecutive weeks in the Top 5 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart this week. The single debuted in the Top 5 on December 6, 2017 and landed at #1 on February 3, 2018 spending six weeks in that position. "You Will Win" is Carr's second consecutive #1 single ("You're Bigger")... << Full Report >>

Maximum Artist Group Announces Staff Promotions and Additions

Maximum Artist Group, LLC, the Nashville-based artist management and content development firm, announces promotions and team additions. Long-tenured industry veteran, Dennis Disney, has been elevated to the position of Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and Ben Pogue has been promoted to Artist Manager. Jordan Greiner has been added to the 20-year old firm as an artist manager, handling day-to-day responsibilities on select clients, while Tina Johanning has joined the team... << Full Report >>

*Monday, May 28, 2018*

MercyMe Wins Big at 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Multi-platinum selling band MercyMe took top honors at the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, garnering a win in all nominated categories - Film Impact (for the box office smash I Can Only Imagine), Group or Duo of the Year, Song of the Year for "Even If" and Artist of the Year. Cory Asbury's captivating hit "Reckless Love" also won big, honored for both Worship Song of the Year and Breakout... << Full Report >>

*Friday, May 25, 2018*

Riley Clemmons Drops "Better For It" On Heels Of Breakthrough Hit

“Better For It,” the newest catchy single from 18 year-old Riley Clemmons is available today. Alongside the drop is a video of the empowering pop tune which was filmed with one continuous take in Clemmons’ hometown of Nashville, Tenn. In excitement for the track, SiriusXM has already started to spin the song upon its debut today... << Full Report >>

Hillsong Young and Free Releases New Video For Single "Let Go"

With hints at a new album this Summer, GRAMMY® nominated Hillsong Young & Free released the music video for their newest single, “Let Go,” today. The breakout song, available now on iTunes, Amazon and all digital retailers, tracked 329,000 digital streams out-of-the-gate with placement on top playlists including New Music Friday, Pop Rising, Mood Booster, Pop for Life, Hits UP, Top Christian, Global Viral 50, Top... << Full Report >>

WHATUPRG Releases Debut EP With Reach Records

WHATUPRG, the up-and-coming rapper, writer, producer and newest artist to join Reach Records, announces the release of his debut EP Pleasant Hill. Arriving today (May 25), the 7-track project is now available for purchase and streaming across all DSPs here. Aptly titled, Pleasant Hill, WHATUPRG invites fans and new listeners to go on a personal journey with him, “I live off Pleasant Hill... << Full Report >>

New Artist Iryne Rock Releases New Album

JFY (Just for You), the debut album from new artist and worship leader Iryne Rock is being released today. The 11-song project has yielded the Nigerian-born singer/songwriter’s first single, “Fire In My Veins,” which currently is playing at Christian AC and Christian CHR-formatted radio outlets... << Full Report >>

Building 429 Debuts New Song "You Can" Along With Compelling Music Video

It has been three years since the GRAMMY®-nominated band Building 429 released their latest project, Unashamed, and the band is thrilled to announce they have new music to share. To kick off their upcoming album release, they just debuted their brand new song, "You Can", which is at radio now and has already been touted as "one of their best" songs yet... << Full Report >>

Tiger Drive Releases New Single

Radar Talent Agency is thrilled to announce the release of TIGER DRIVE's new radio single "Here We Come". After discovering and signing NF to a landmark deal with Capitol Records CMG as their first hip-hop artist, Radar Talent Agency's owner/agent Doran Eichenberg has been searching the world for that same level of talent and passion. In February of this year, after watching the music video for their song... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, May 24, 2018*

Steven Curtis Chapman Announces Third Season Of The SCC SOLO 2018 Tour

Multi-GRAMMY® Award winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman has announced that this fall he will continue his successful tour, SCC SOLO: Hits, History, and Influences. Back by popular demand, the solo tour is now in its third season. Chapman will visit a total of 21 markets on the SCC SOLO tour, going from coast to coast. Kicking off on August 11 in Old Orchard Beach... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, May 23, 2018*

Danny Gokey Announces Hope Encounter Tour for Fall 2018 with Special Guests

Lauded CHH heavyweight, -- Tedashii, and celebrated Pop CCM artist, Jordan Feliz, join forces for their latest single, “Gotta Live.” Available today (May 23) for purchase and streaming across all DSPs via Reach Records, “Gotta Live” is also set to impact CHR Radio on June 8... << Full Report >>

City Rockfest Wraps Spring Tour Showcasing Genre's Top Names

GRAMMY® nominee, Dove Award winner, and Capitol recording artist Danny Gokey is gearing up for his first-ever headline tour with this fall’s Hope Encounter. Also featuring GRAMMY® nominee Tauren Wells and breakout artist Riley Clemmons, the tour will hit 29 markets across the country, including Los Angeles... << Full Report >>

Planetshakers' Youth Band Planetboom Releases "Jesus Over Everything" June 1

The dynamic, multi-cultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, Planetboom, releases “Jesus Over Everything” June 1 with global distribution by Venture3 Media. The single will be available through iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google Play and more digital and streaming outlets internationally... << Full Report >>

Tedashii and Jordan Feliz Collaborate On New Single "Gotta Live"

Lauded CHH heavyweight, -- Tedashii, and celebrated Pop CCM artist, Jordan Feliz, join forces for their latest single, “Gotta Live.” Available today (May 23) for purchase and streaming across all DSPs via Reach Records, “Gotta Live” is also set to impact CHR Radio on June 8... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, May 22, 2018*

Kingdom Bound Festival Poised To Grow Again In 2018

The Kingdom Bound Festival, one of the nation’s largest and longest-running Christian music festivals, is set to return to Darien Lake Theme Park in Darien Center NY this summer, featuring top national Christian artists TobyMac, Casting Crowns, and for King & Country. The 32nd annual festival is set to take place July 29 – August 1 with the largest crowd in over a half decade expected to attend from across the U.S. and Canada... << Full Report >>

Elevation Worship Tour Features Hallelujah Here Below

With nearly 800k subscribers on YouTube and ½ million followers on social media, Elevation Worship has captured the hearts of a new generation bent on worship. Elevation Worship announces their Hallelujah Here Below Tour that will journey across the East Coast and into Canada this October... << Full Report >>

*Monday, May 21, 2018*

MercyMe Named Top Christian Artist At 2018 Billboard Music Awards

MercyMe earned a Top Christian Artist win at last night’s 2018 Billboard Music Awards! The top honor marks the first win for the band who has garnered a dozen BBMA nods throughout the course of their career thus far. Additionally, the multi-platinum selling band eclipsed all categories for their genre at this year’s show with recognition in the Top Christian Album (LIFER) and Top Christian Song (“Even If”)... << Full Report >>

FIT FOR A KING Resign with Solid State Records New Album Due Out This Year

Fit For A King are thrilled to announce their re-signing with Solid State Records. The band recently finished up in the studio recording with Drew Fulk (The Plot In You, I Prevail, Memphis May Fire) for their new album, which will be released this year. The highly anticipated album follows the band's 2016 release Deathgrip... << Full Report >>

Tasha Cobbs Leonard Wins Double Honors At The 2018 Billboard Music Awards

Multi-award winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard added two more honors to her already-impressive list last night at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards. The acclaimed Motown Gospel powerhouse nabbed the title of Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel Album (for Heart. Passion. Pursuit.) at the star-studded awards show in Las Vegas... << Full Report >>

Austin French Pays Tribute To Victims of Santa Fe School Shooting with Unreleased Song, "Why God"

After the tragic school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas last Friday, Georgia reared singer/songwriter Austin French took to Facebook to pay tribute to the victims, sharing an unreleased song from his upcoming album called "Why God." The timely single was already scheduled to release this Friday... << Full Report >>

*Friday, May 18, 2018*

for KING and COUNTRY Debut New Single and Video for "joy."

Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY released their poignant new single entitled “joy.” today, which debuted simultaneously with the track’s official music video, premiering on Apple Music. The song’s message is revealed quite clearly in not only the lyrics, but in its accompanying music video... << Full Report >>

Jamie Grace Releases New Music, "Wait It Out"

To say it has been a busy and exciting 2018 so for Jamie Grace is an understatement. The beloved pop princess extraordinaire released new music, celebrated International Women's Day with YouTube, and then married Aaron Collins. It's been a whirlwind of joy and happiness... << Full Report >>

BEC Worship Welcomes Worship Leader London Gatch

BEC Worship welcomes worship leader London Gatch to the family with her debut single, "Jesus Only You," releasing everywhere today. Click here to get the single at all formats. Her single will be followed by a solo debut album later in 2018... << Full Report >>

Jasmine Murray To Release Debut Album June 15

Fair Trade Services' Jasmine Murray will be releasing her much anticipated full-length debut project, Fearless, in less than one month on June 15. Today the preorder for her album is available at the links below, along with several instant tracks for download and streaming... << Full Report >>

Chris McClarney's Sophomore Live Album, "Breakthrough," Due Out June 15

Capitol Christian Music Group announces Jesus Culture artist Chris McClarney will debut his sophomore live album, titled Breakthrough, on June 15. The album announcement follows the release of the project's anthemic first single and live music video, "Hallelujah For The Cross," which was introduced the week of Easter... << Full Report >>

Jonathan Cain Of Journey Releases "The Songs You Leave Behind" June 8

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and Journey member Jonathan Cain releases globally his third solo album in as many years, The Songs You Leave Behind, June 8... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, May 17, 2018*

The Choir To Release New Album "Bloodshot" June 1

The Choir continue to explore and reveal, whether crafting adventurous new sonic textures or shining a light into shadowy corners of the heart. With Bloodshot, the Nashville and Los Angeles based alternative rockers push at the borders of their spacefaring sound while uncovering intimate truths, compelling generations of fans to return and relate. Bloodshot releases June 1st, 2018... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, May 16, 2018*

James Gardin Releases "Complaining" Music Video

James Gardin keeps it moving with a new video for his single "Complaining". The funk inspired single features production from Young Heat. "Complaining" features a dance-floor moving groove with a tight, driving style that aims to bless listeners worldwide... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, May 15, 2018*

Jason Crabb Inducted into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

Jason Crabb, GRAMMY® winner and 21-time GMA Dove Award winning artist, was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on May 11, 2018 during an induction ceremony in Mount Vernon, KY at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center. Crabb was inducted alongside David "Stringbean" Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jackie DeShannon and Bobby Lewis... << Full Report >>

Alternative Metal Band Fades Away Releases New Single To Radio Today

Minneapolis-based rock band Fades Away has emerged from a three year hiatus with a new album entitled Resurrection Part I. With hard hitting guitars, soaring vocal melodies and pounding drums, the album melds the genres of metal, hard rock and prog perfectly and is sure to please fans of all three. The first single from the album, "Sad State Of Affairs..." was released to national radio today.

After years of touring and sharing the... << Full Report >>

There Is More Tour Brings Fall Dates to U.S., Tour Features Hillsong Worship & Pastor Brian Houston

The Spring run for There Is More with Pastor Brian Houston and Hillsong Worship filled to capacity mega-churches as well as sold-out arenas and venues from Texas to D.C. More than 40,000 people received inspirational messages and participated in heart-felt worship every evening. Focusing on... << Full Report >>

Tori Harper Releases Debut EP "Seasons" May 18

Franklin, TN-based singer/songwriter Tori Harper releases amidst acclaim her debut EP, Seasons, May 18 through The Fuel Music. Nineteen-year-old Tori’s original songs are meant to speak truth over people as she vulnerably shares her experiences and the ways in which she has seen God work in her own life... << Full Report >>

Gospel Legend Tamela Mann to Headline Western Episcopal District's California Conference 150th Anniversary

Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Tamela Mann will headline the 150^th Anniversary Celebration of the California Conference of the Western Episcopal District. The sesquicentennial anniversary marks 150 years of AME Zion’s spiritual leadership and ministry in the greater California region... << Full Report >>

G12 Worship Releases The Accompaniment Track To The Film "The Heart Of Man"

G12 Worship is proud to release their new single "Abba Father" available now. The follow up to their emotionally charged single, "Blood Of Jesus", this beautiful worship track musically brings the depth and dimension while articulating the soul's deepest desire for God's love. The worship team behind... << Full Report >>

*Monday, May 14, 2018*

Integrity Music Welcomes Ministry Collective Here Be Lions

Integrity Music welcomes the Nashville, Tennessee-based collective Here Be Lions founded by pastor, worship leader and songwriter Dustin Smith (“God Who Moves The Mountains,” “Miracles”), and announces the June 22 release of their debut album, Only A Holy God... << Full Report >>

Social Club Misfits Wrap Up Into The Night Tour

The Christian hip-hop duo, Social Club Misfits, recently wrapped up their spring Into The Night Tour. Their tour included 17 dates across the Southeast and Midwest, multiple sold out venues and the duo garnered thousands of new “Misfits.”

The tour was in promotion of Social Club Misfits’ album Into The Night, released Feb. 9, and made... << Full Report >>

*Friday, May 11, 2018*

Amy Grant Releases Sentimental And Sweet “Say It With A Kiss"

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Amy Grant's sentimental and timely “Say It With A Kiss” is available on digital and streaming platforms for the first time. The unifying lyrics written by the singer, songwriter, mother and grandmother, encourage listeners to prioritize love and kindness to all we meet. A video for the perennial song was released last year... << Full Report >>

Centricity Music Signs Isaac Peabody, Releases First Single

Centricity Music is taking on new musical landscapes with its most recent signee, Seattle native Isaac Peabody. The singer-songwriter-producer recently signed recording and publishing deals with the independent Christian music label. Today he released his first single "Shoot From The Hip," along with its music video... << Full Report >>

Matthew West's Newest Video is a Tribute to Moms Honoring Mothers for their Enduring Impact

Four-time GRAMMY® Nominee Matthew West released his new music video today for "Becoming Me" as a tribute to moms this Mother's Day. Found on West's latest chart-topping album, All In, the heartfelt song was written to honor his wife, Emily, along with his own Mother... << Full Report >>

Jackie Hill Perry "Elevates Expectations" with Unveiling of "Crescendo"

A symbol of the rapper's personal growth, Jackie Hill Perry released her sophomore album May 11, aptly titled Crescendo. The project is centered on Perry’s sense of brokenness entrusted to God’s care amidst a rich tapestry of sounds, beats and words, the constant thread running through the growth-aligning the album... << Full Report >>

Radiate Worship Releases New Single 'Lionhearted'

Radiate Worship, the energetic electronic worship team from Norway releases new single "Lionhearted." Following up their recently successful singles, "Trust" and "Victorious" the DREAM Worship artist's track is a powerfully passionate single full of energy and beautiful lyrics. The guys went into the studio with Gnome Studio's producer David Ramirez. You can pick up their new single here... << Full Report >>

Aaron Bucks Debuts "California" With BEC Recordings/Radiate Music

Radiate Music, in partnership with BEC Recordings, releases singer/songwriter and contemporary Christian music artist Aaron Bucks' debut single today titled "California." The song is available on all digital formats by clicking here along with a direct link to the official lyric video... << Full Report >>

Lexi Returns To Music With "Just Listen," Out June 8

Motown Gospel’s multi-hyphenate singer-star LEXI offers her anticipated new album JUST LISTEN for digital pre-order today. Fans pre-purchasing JUST LISTEN before its national release date on June 8 will receive two songs instantly— the radio hit “In The Room,” and Lexi’s rendition of the classic Winans favorite “Wherever I Go.”... << Full Report >>

Spontaneous "Moments: Mighty Sound" Marks First Of Its Kind For Bethel Music

Moments: Mighty Sound releasing today, May 11 will mark Bethel Music’s debut spontaneous album, featuring a collection of a dozen songs captured live at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, May 10, 2018*

Story: Alisa Turner... Trusting God, Miracle Or Not

Ten years ago, North Carolina native Alisa Turner was preparing for a performance at a small-town Ohio coffee shop. On her own and frail from health issues, she’d been sleeping in parking lots and showering in truck stops while crisscrossing the country for shows. As she set up her keyboard, she realized the last customers had filed out, leaving only her and the barista... << Full Report >>

UPPERROOM Releases Moments May 18 From The Fuel Music

Worship ministry UPPERROOM independently releases its third recording, Moments, May 18 with global distribution for the first time through The Fuel Music. This new five-song digital album is collection of songs curated out of the ministry’s Prayer Room that have since went on to inspire not only the members of... << Full Report >>

Artist Latrese Releases New Single, "Rest In Love"

Independent Christian artist Latrese is set to release a new single today titled “Rest In Love,” which is being serviced to Christian INSPO and AC-formatted radio outlets. “I am excited for my new single to be out,” Latrese says. “Music has always been an avenue that God used to speak to my heart. When I was younger, I noticed that the lyrics to my... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, May 9, 2018*

5th Annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony Honored Artists Last Night, May 8

The 5th Annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony was held Tuesday night at Lipscomb University in Nashville. CCM artist Carman, award-winning Southern Gospel artist Karen Peck Gooch, legendary Gospel family group The Staples Singers and acclaimed producer Greg Nelson were inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame... << Full Report >>

Kelontae Gavin Storms Multiple Billboard Gospel Charts

Kelontae Gavin, who was discovered via a viral video of him singing in his high school cafeteria four years ago, is really cooking now. The 19-year old singer’s inaugural album, THE HIGHER EXPERIENCE (MBE/Tyscot Records)... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, May 8, 2018*

Michael W. Smith Releases First Children’s Album, Book; Featured On NBC TODAY, FOX & Friends

Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist and best-selling author Michael W. Smith launched Nurturing Steps™ with the release of his first children’s album, Lullaby, and book, Nighty Night and Good Night, through The Fuel Music and Zonderkidz™ respectively. The projects, which were crafted in collaboration with renowned VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki, are available now wherever great... << Full Report >>

Brian Courtney Wilson's "A Great Work" Single Hits Top 10

Motown Gospel singer-songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson continues his success with his fourth studio album A GREAT WORK. The title track, “A Great Work,” hit the Top 10 on the BDS gospel radio chart this week, marking the fastest-rising single of Wilson’s career... << Full Report >>

Andrew Marcus Hosts "Sharing The Road" Show For PureFlix

Sharing The Road, an innovative new series featuring in-depth, personal conversations with Christian music’s leading artists, songwriters and worship leaders, will debut on Pure Flix.com May 11. Created and hosted by award-winning worship artist Andrew Marcus, each episode of Sharing The Road consists of unscripted, real-life dialogue between Marcus and his... << Full Report >>

Canadian Jordan St.Cyr Releases New Single To U.S.

Canadian singer Jordan St.Cyr, who recently was selected as CMUnited’s artist of the year at the 1st annual Christian International Talent Contest, is releasing a new single to U.S. Christian radio outlets. The single, “Victory,” which previously was released in Canada where it made frequent appearances on the national radio chart, goes... << Full Report >>

*Monday, May 7, 2018*

MercyMe And TobyMac Top 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards' Nominations With Four Nods Each

Multi-platinum selling artists MercyMe and TobyMac have garnered the most nominations for this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards including four nods total in the major categories of Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Song of the Year and Film Impact. Casting Crowns, Cory Asbury and Zach Williams each received three nominations spanning... << Full Report >>

*Friday, May 4, 2018*

Dens Signs with Facedown Records

Welcome DENS to the Facedown Family! Four-song EP “No Small Tempest” out June 29. Listen to their first single "Deadrise." DENS have found a perfect niche in the space between energetic rock and contemplative ambience. They create an experience that drowns the listener in guitar-driven post-rock and vocal hooks while... << Full Report >>

Ginny Owens Shines with Vibrant Summer Single, "Remind Me"

Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Ginny Owens steps into summer with an energetic new pop single, “Remind Me.” Co-penned by Owens with singer/songwriter Kolby Koloff (Lifetime TV’s “Preachers’ Daughters”) and acclaimed songwriter/producer Tyrus Morgan (We Are Messengers, Unspoken), the track is set to impact Christian AC and Hot AC/CHR formats and is available beginning today on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as leading digital retailers.

The first in a series... << Full Report >>

Jeremy Gibson Releases New Album Worthy Of It All On DREAM Worship

Easton, PA worship artist Jeremy Gibson releases his third album and debut on DREAM Worship today. Worthy Of It All is a cutting edge piece of art that focuses on the raw, broken areas of Gibson's heart in which a desperate desire for Christ is palpable. While his lyrical style ranges... << Full Report >>

The Great Romance Releases Greatest Hits Album

St. Louis area worship/rock band The Great Romance is releasing its greatest hits album today, a collection of music titled “Renew.” The project includes 10 songs produced by some of the Christian music industry’s top producers, including Rusty Varenkamp (Building 429, Tenth Avenue North, Toby Mac), Allen Salmon (Mute Math, Sanctus Real) and Chase Weber (Cody Cranes)... << Full Report >>

1K Phew Shows Love Is The Wave With New 2-Song EP, Georgia Shore, Available Now

Reach Records recording artist, 1K Phew, shows love is the wave with Georgia Shore, his new 2-song EP. Arriving today, May 4, Georgia Shore is now available for purchase and streaming across all... << Full Report >>

Transform Releases "Wildfire" Today

Denver, CO-based Pop / EDM group Transform (formerly Transform DJs) releases its energetic, pop, electro-house and rap influenced single “Wildfire” that is already garnering Rock and Hot AC / CHR radio airplay nationally and is available beginning today at iTunes... << Full Report >>

*Thursday, May 3, 2018*

Jesus Freak Cruise Returns With One-Of-A-Kind Experience Featuring Performances From dc Talk in 2019

After a sold-out 2017 journey, the Jesus Freak Cruise will return to the seas Jun. 10-14 2019, via Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas® offering unique musical experiences with dc Talk with more bands and speakers to be named soon. Titled around the iconic GRAMMY® winning group’s smash hit “Jesus Freak,” the cruise provides the rare experience to see the super group perform again... << Full Report >>

"Changed" by Sanctus Real Debuts To High Acclaim

Sanctus Real is proud to announce that their latest album, Changed, is now available. Releasing on April 27 with Framework Records, Changed is the band's eighth career album and the follow-up to 2014's Dream... << Full Report >>

Randy Seedorff Releases New Single

Veteran singer/songwriter and worship leader Randy Seedorff is releasing a new single today titled “From the Inside Out.” The song will go for adds at Christian INSPO/Soft AC and Christian AC-formatted radio stations... << Full Report >>

*Wednesday, May 2, 2018*

STRYPER Continues to Dominate Billboard Charts with New Studio Album

STRYPER continues to dominate the hard rock/heavy metal scene with the their critically-acclaimed tenth studio album, God Damn Evil (Frontiers Music srl). Released on April 20, the album debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Christian Album Sales, #2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums, #3 on Billboard’s Top Current Hard Music Albums, #5 on Billboard’s Top Independent Current Albums, #7 on Billboard's Top Current Rock Albums... << Full Report >>

*Tuesday, May 1, 2018*

Hollywood Heavyweights Launch New Christian Music Label, Firma Music Group

Hollywood heavyweights Joel Weldon and Tom Mgrdichian have announced the launch of their new Christian Music label, Firma Music Group. Their debut release, Firma Collective - Songs for Every Soul, produced by Mgrdichian and mixed by the legendary Brian Reeves (U2, Elton John, Danny Elfman, Janet Jackson, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez), will be released on May 4 and is available now for pre-order at iTunes... << Full Report >>

More Performers Announced For 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Adding to the star-studded list of talent already announced for this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Hillsong Worship, Matt Maher, Tauren Wells featuring Natalie Grant, We Are Messengers featuring... << Full Report >>

The Material Return With New Single "The One That Got Away"

The Material are back from a five year hiatus with a new single, "The One That Got Away", premiering exclusively today on Billboard. Listen HERE. The song will appear on The Material's upcoming EP Gray States, marking their first release since 2013's Everything I Want To Say. The five-song EP, due out on 5/18, was produced by Colin Schwanke (State Champs, With Confidence). For more information... << Full Report >>

Steven Malcolm Debuts Video With Cantinas Arts Dancers

The Cantinas Arts Foundation is pleased to present Steven Malcolm’s “Not To Us/Good Love” music video featuring Cantinas dancers, and was filmed on location at the Watts Empowerment Center powered by Red Eye Inc. The video showcases one example of the incredible work that The Cantinas Arts Foundation is offering to their collection of talent, along with Malcolm delivering some of the most infectious and unmistakable hip-hop beats of his generation. This marks one of many collaborations that... << Full Report >>

Bryan Popin Scores 4th Career Billboard Top 30 Single

Stellar Award-nominated independent recording artist Bryan Popin's latest radio single "Step In The Name" from his Billboard #1 chart-topping project I GOT OUT (Little Wonder/Flaydo Music/ Fuel) has maintained a Top 30 position for three weeks on Billboard's Gospel Airplay chart. This marks Popin's 4th career Top 30 ("I Can Make It," "Such A Time As This," "I Got Out,")... << Full Report >>