Last week Gabriel Wilson debuted his heartfelt solo project, The McGuire Side. Produced by Wilson and Tom Maple, the songs found on The McGuire Side share Wilson's personal journey with his family, showcasing a vulnerability and truth that listeners from all backgrounds can identify.
The musical stories shared within The McGuire Side began when Gabriel Solomon McGuire was born to young parents who divorced when he was just a toddler...
Capping off a whirlwind year of new releases, national television appearances, and No. 1 hits, Mandisa plans to wrap up 2012 strong with an updated Christmas album, It's Christmas: Christmas Angel Edition on October 9. The album features 3 new recordings including the new original cuts "It's Christmas" and "Somebody's Angel," plus an all-new recording of the classic "What Child Is This." It's Christmas also boasts popular classics such as "What Christmas Means to Me," "Silent Night," and "Little Drummer Boy," along with special duets with Matthew West and Michael W. Smith. The first single and new recording from the album, "Somebody's Angel...
National recording artist, Karyn Williams, unveiled music from her debut Inpop Records release, Only You, for a packed crowd at SESAC's Nashville headquarters. Williams, who co-wrote many of the songs on the project, treated the crowd of friends, family and industry executives to the original music from the album. After the SESAC event, Williams headed to her hometown of Orlando, FL for an upcoming album release concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday, September 30th...
As the praise for three-time Dove Award winner Chris August continues to pour in for his sophomore offering, The Upside of Down, the Fervent Records singer-songwriter is keeping busy this fall with a jam-packed touring schedule. August is currently on the road for his first headlining tour, "The Upside of Down Tour," which kicked off on Sept. 14 in Franklin, IN (Indianapolis), and wraps on Sept. 30 after 14 dates, in Gilbert, AZ (Phoenix). Beginning Oct. 4 in Dallas, he joins the "Eye On It Tour" with TobyMac and Jamie Grace for a 10-show run, finishing...
Matt Redman has impacted millions in the church throughout the years through his long list of worship songs that have given voice and implored people to sing like never before. The GRAMMY nominated and award-winning songwriter brings many of his favorite classics together in the release of his newest project, Sing Like Never Before: The Essential Collection available on November 20. In addition to Redman's familiar hits, the album also includes new recordings of his biggest songs as well as an exclusive feature of the radio version of his No. 1 single, "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)." The song reached No. 1...
On September 22, Point of Grace was presented with plaques commemorating 10 years of their time-tested event for teen girls, "Girls of Grace," in Eden Prairie, MN. Artists Britt Nicole, for KING & COUNTRY and Meredith Andrews were on hand for the celebration in addition to renowned guest speakers, Chris Wheeler, Annie Downs, Amber Lehman and Constance Rhodes. The "Girls of Grace" events have impacted the lives of over 100,000 young women over the past decade...
The Eye On It Tour featuring TobyMac with Chris August and Jamie Grace kicks off in Arlington, Texas next Thursday. TobyMac and his band cannot wait to bring the new show to the fans. TobyMac and his team are auctioning off front row packages which include passes to meet TobyMac before the show and your choice of t-shirts from his merch booth. The proceeds from these auctions benefit New Hope Academy. Auctions for the shows in Arlington and Cypress are open now -click here to bid- or you can get information about...
One of the top 10 Christian bands for over a decade, Fervent Record's Big Daddy Weave, has just added another No. 1 to their record with "Redeemed." The single, their second release from Love Come to Life, proves to also be a big hit on YouTube as the music video is closing in on 700,000 views. "Redeemed" is the follow up to "Love Come to Life" which reached No. 1 in early 2012. "Redeemed," written by Mike Weaver and Benji Cowart, comes from a difficult time in Weaver's life...
Show Hope™ believes the millions of waiting children around the world should not be left as orphans. Show Hope is addressing this urgent need and holistically transforming the lives of these children. By awarding financial grants to families so they can overcome the high cost of adoption, Show Hope is providing orphans with forever families. In addition, the organization provides life-giving medical treatment for at-risk orphans with special needs. Did you know that since Show Hope opened its doors just under ten years ago, monetary...
Multi-Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan and critically-praised singer/songwriter Andrew Greer have joined forces this fall for the "Hymns for Hunger" Tour. Presented by Food for the Hungry, Morgan and Greer will showcase selections from their respective acclaimed hymns recordings, while helping raise awareness and resources for local and international hunger relief organizations at tour stops around the country. The "Hymns for Hunger" Tour kicked-off September 16 in Boise, Idaho, and is slated...
Today FAMILY FORCE 5 is debuting a newly remixed song, "Cray Button," featuring GRAMMY-nominated hip-hop artist LeCrae. The original track was released in May on the digital EP III.V. In addition to the song available on iTunes (click here to purchase), FAMILY FORCE 5 is premiering the fanpowered music video today. Click here to watch the newly posted music video, which was directed by Isaac Deitz. Fans can also watch the music video premiered...
Following the success of his album "Hotdoggin", Playdough follows up with "Writer Dye: Deux or Die" as the next in line for the Writer Dye series. Watch the new video for the first single "King of Queens" and see Playdough's take on Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". The new album will be available as a free download on 10/22. Writer Dye is a project that has Playdough reimagining lyrics from iconic songs of multiple genres and molding them into entirely different songs...
Fervent Records' soulful recording artist Dara Maclean releases a deluxe edition of her debut album, You Got My Attention, today to online retailers (iTunes link: http://smarturl.it/daradeluxe). In addition to the complete collection of tracks from her first release, the new album features radio versions of her hits, "Free" and "Yours Forever." Fans will also be delighted to hear five songs Maclean recorded live during her album photoshoot labeled "The Cannery Row Sessions." You Got My Attention: Deluxe Edition, produced by Dove Award winner Ian Eskelin (Francesca Battistelli...
Ever-changing and always unpredictable, Showbread has spent more than a decade rowing against the current of music industry standards and expectations at a time when other acts are just trying to stay afloat. After ten years of international touring and four genre-hopping releases with indie giant Tooth & Nail records, Showbread made a tremendous shift (even for them) by partnering with the non-profit organization Come&Live! to release their ultimate musical departure Who Can Know It? in 2010, free of charge. So how does an often overlooked and hopelessly controversial act like Showbread follow up their own antics? The answer seems obvious: With an elaborately detailed, science fiction, glam-punk concept record...
With two GRAMMY® nominations, a Primetime Emmy® nod, a sold-out arena tour and a Billboard Music Award nomination, 2012 has been quite a year for Sparrow Records recording artist Matthew West. Today, West augments this already-stellar season with the release of his fifth studio album, Into The Light, as it bows to across-the-board praise. The project quickly climbed to the No. 1 spot on the iTunes ® Christian & Gospel Albums chart upon release and to No. 39 on the overall iTunes ® Albums chart.
After receiving over 10,000 personal stories from all over the globe for his heralded 2010 album...
Christian metalcore band For Today has premiered their new video for the song "Foundation" on VEVO - WATCH HERE (http://vevo.ly/RHFX7G). The band's new album, Immortal (Razor & Tie), is available in-stores and online now. The video for "Foundation" was filmed with director Ramon Boutisveth (All That Remains, For Today, Trivium).
For Today will hit the road once again this fall headlining their Unshakeable Tour...
YouTube Music debuts Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY's music video, "The Proof of Your Love." This groundbreaking partnership signifies the first time YouTube has promoted a Christian music video via their music channel. The single is currently in the Top 10 across the board (NCA Monitored, No. 10; AC Monitored, No. 9 and CHR, No. 4). "The Proof of Your Love" music video, in addition to two "Inside Look" videos, are now live on YouTube Music (http://smarturl.it/proofofyourlovevideo). In conjunction with the YouTube premiere, Contemporary Christian music radio outlets...
On September 24, YouTube will debut and feature Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY's music video, "The Proof of Your Love," making it the first-ever Christian music video premiered on YouTube Music (http://www.youtube.com/music). The single is also scaling the radio charts with current positions in the Top 10 across the board (NCA Monitored, No. 10; AC Monitored, No. 9 and CHR, No. 4). Set in a dystopian prison, the dramatic video begins with inmates marching in unison with Big Brother-like guards monitoring them. In the official trailer, which can be seen here http://youtu.be/o15AIXuDS3A...
John Schlitt and his band will make their first live U.S. appearance Sunday at The Church at War Hill in the Metro Atlanta area. The multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist will perform music from his latest CD, The Greater Cause. Sunday's concert marks Schlitt's return to the U.S. after multiple international tour dates in Norway, Russia, India and Brazil...
Joy To The World, the first Christmas collection from celebrated worship leader Lincoln Brewster, will release October 9 on the Integrity Music label. One of the most anticipated holiday releases in the Christian genre this year, Joy To The World was produced by Brewster and Colby Wedgeworth. Highlights of the recording include "Little Drummer Boy," the project's debut radio single, featuring a guest appearance by KJ-52; "Shout For Joy," penned by Brewster, Paul Baloche ...
Raucous, folk-rock worshippers Rend Collective Experiment will release its new music video, "Build Your Kingdom Here" today, Sept. 20, at 2:00 pm CST / 3:00 pm EST at http://bit.ly/BuildYKH. Internationally known for its imaginative music videos, the song is from the band's five-star acclaimed sophomore album, Homemade Worship By Handmade People, released earlier this year. Filmed on location in Ireland in Rend Collective's unique style, this ambitious video is a carnival of color, diversity and energy...
Boise, Idaho-based worship band Esterlyn released their brand new album, titled Woven, this week with VSR Music Group/EMI CMG Distribution. Woven is the follow up to their 2010 album Call Out, which featured the hit single "Freedom Is Here" that was top 10 on Air1 for 23 weeks and one of the most played songs for 2011.
Esterlyn's goal for this new project, which is packed full of upbeat and powerful worship tunes, is to remind listeners that God has an amazing purpose for each of our lives...
Worthy Publishing and more than 80 independent Christian retailers across the country have joined forces for a special sweepstakes celebrating singer/songwriter Nichole Nordeman's recently released literary debut, Love Story. The contest will give one winner an all-expense paid trip for two to a performance of The Story Tour at Dallas' American Airlines Center in December...
ANBERLIN are set to hit the road supporting alternative rock legends, The Smashing Pumpkins, on the fall leg of their "Oceania" tour. The Florida quintet will begin the jaunt on October 2 at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, Canada and continue through October 20 at the Roy Wilkens Auditorium in Minneapolis, MN. ANBERLIN also recently dropped their brand new single, "Someone, Anyone" on iTunes and other digital retailers. The track evokes a myriad of emotions with its warm guitar rapture and vocalist Stephen Christian's inimitable and infectious cadence...
Amidst the speculation and rumors that have been circulating for weeks, Audio Adrenaline officially announce their return. With the same heart, passion and infectious musical prowess they developed as a band in the 1990's, multi-GRAMMY® award-winning Audio Adrenaline is indeed back and putting together a new lineup of like-minded musicians with the same common goal; to be the voice for orphans in Haiti and around the world. The Know Hope Foundation, supporters of Audio Adrenaline and Hands & Feet Project, as well as record label Fair Trade Services, have joined them in this renewed mission to fund and market a new record from which net proceeds will go to Hands & Feet Project to continue...
Platinum-selling recording artist Mark Schultz and Christian comedienne Anita Renfroe will join forces this fall to co-headline an exclusive 12-city tour. "Compassion International Presents Mark Schultz & Anita Renfroe" will also feature special guest singer/songwriter Shaun Groves, and will have audiences laughing, singing and sharing in poignant moments as these three artists take the stage each night. The tour kicks off Oct 4, in Springfield, IL, and will hit Tulsa, St. Cloud, Atlanta (Marietta), and eight other markets by the time it wraps up in Elmhurst, IL, on Oct. 28...
If you're a band that's sold millions of records, taken home multiple awards in every genre, toured the world to record numbers of audiences, graced the cover of Billboard magazine, been interviewed by "60 Minutes" and performed on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," where do you go next? For the members of Third Day, it meant joining forces with a new creative partner: veteran producer Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Train, The Killers). Third Day, known for its riveting rock sound, looked toward a new voice to help drive band members to their best offering yet...
Legendary Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman will release a brand new Christmas project, Joy, on Oct. 16. Joy will showcase seven new, original Christmas songs penned by Chapman and six classics. The lead single, "Christmas Time Again," goes for radio adds on Nov. 16.
A collaborative effort with friend and producer Brent Milligan, this is Chapman's third career Christmas record following The Music of Christmas (1995, RIAA certified Gold), Christmas is All in the Heart (2003, a Hallmark limited, sold-out run of 400,000) and All I Really Want for Christmas (2005, RIAA certified Gold)...
Tooth & Nail Records' Hyland is set to release their second major release, Finding Our Way, on October 22. On this upcoming release, Hyland has crafted a rich, accessible collection of songs that will speak to anyone longing for a bit of direction on life's journey. Since the band signed to Tooth & Nail Records two years ago, they have gained a deeper appreciate for the joys and surprises of their own journey. Produced by Jeff Schneeweis (Number One Gun, The Make), Finding Our Way represents a bit...
GRAMMY-nominated and BEC Recordings artist Jeremy Camp was recently honored for his 32 No.1 radio singles since his debut 10 years ago. Over the last decade, Camp has spent 175 weeks at No. 1 across the formats CHR, AC, Inspo, National Christian Audience and Rock. Last week at the CMB Momentum conference in Orlando, Camp was presented with a plaque commemorating his achievement from Tooth & Nail / BEC Recordings' President Brandon Ebel...
Arkansas rockers The Wedding released the video for "No Direction." It is the title track to the band's upcoming Tooth and Nail Records debut set for release Sept. 25th. The Wedding solidified its lineup in 2008 when Matt Shelton, vocalist of former Island Records' act Letter Kills...
Perennial critical favorite Derek Webb officially unveiled his latest studio album, Ctrl, on Sept. 4 to stellar reviews and remarkable praise from critics. In addition, the album made its chart debut in the Top 10 on the Christian Soundscan chart. With Ctrl, Webb breaks new ground sonically with his combination of nylon-string acoustic guitar, Sacred Harp recordings...
Having read more than 20,000 stories from people across the world within the last few years, Grammy - and Emmy-nominated recording artist Matthew West recently hosted a 'Storytellers Weekend' for those individuals and families who, out of those thousands, inspired the collections of songs on both his new album, Into the Light, and 2010's The Story of Your Life. After receiving over 10,000 personal stories from all over the globe for The Story of Your Life...
Andrew Peterson's latest project, Light for the Lost Boy was one of the most eagerly anticipated albums of the year, and after releasing last week the project has been hailed as Peterson's best album to date. The project, produced by longtime friend and producer Ben Shive (Jeremy Camp, Sara Groves, Matt Wertz), along with Cason Cooley (Katie Herzig, Mat Kearney, Audrey Assad), features ten new songs written by Peterson. The album will be available in three formats; CD, special edition CD with a 32-page booklet written by Peterson and seven acoustic extra songs, and on a vintage vinyl record. The special edition and vinyl projects will only be...
Big idea Entertainment will release its first-ever multi-superhero themed DVD title, VeggieTales®: The League of Incredible Vegetables, in Christian stores October 13, 2012 and everywhere October 16. Presenting a lifelong lesson in handling fear based on Psalm 56:3, the DVD adventure includes a brand-new League theme song and music video by the Newsboys. "The League of Incredible Vegetables" music video is also featured as the end credits song and bonus video feature on the new DVD. Big Idea Entertainment announces the online music video premiere of "The League of Incredible Vegetables...
Geffen Records recording artists Lifehouse return with their first new single in three years: "Between The Raindrops" featuring Natasha Bedingfield. The track is the first single from the band's forthcoming sixth album and it's also their first duet. "Between The Raindrops" is available today on iTunes and all other major digital outlets. To hear a sample of the track go to www.lifehousemusic.com Produced by long time collaborator Jude Cole, "Between The Raindrops" features Natasha...
Brandon Heath returns to his roots, while creating new ones, with his fourth full-length album Blue Mountain releasing October 9. The first single "Jesus In Disguise" is climbing radio charts and its music video premiered on VEVO this week. Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VEyouQhBtY Heath, a Nashville native, merges ancient tones and modern music-making on Blue Mountain, a 12-track journey full of heart and back-porch ease...
After the band reunited for a new Christmas album last November, Smalltown Poets have laid low a bit once again, but they resurfaced this week with news of a forthcoming new EP release. Check out their announcement below for more details on Under The New Sun...
"We have good news! Our new EP is nearing completion. Have you ever wondered how the little elves and squirrels do their work to make musical magic happen? Neither have we. We know it takes people to make it all happen - real people, with personalities, emotions, skills, experience, beards and perhaps allergies...
GMA Dove Award nominated The City Harmonic releases today its third music video, "Mountaintop," which became the fastest-rising song ever for the band at radio and is featured on the band's highly acclaimed and first full-length album, I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home). Uniquely filmed in one continuous take on location near their hometown of Hamilton, ON Canada, "Mountaintop" also incorporates videos sent to them by fans and artists from all around the world, including clips from Michael Tait (Newsboys), Aaron Gillespie, Daniel Bashta, AJ Cheek and more.
"Mountaintop" follows the release of The City Harmonic's "I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home)...
Fervent Records' artist and Dove Awards' "Artist of the Year," Francesca Battistelli, received a surprise onstage Friday night when Word Entertainment President and CEO, Rod Riley, presented her with a gold album for her debut release My Paper Heart. This marks the first debut album from a CCM artist in nearly a decade to receive RIAA-certified Gold status for sales in excess of 500,000 units. Casting Crowns' release in 2003 was the last debut album to receive RIAA Gold certification...
Leading hip-hop/pop sensation, Group 1 Crew, release their fourth studio album, Fearless, on Fervent records today amid outstanding acclaim. The launch comes on the heels of their first No. 1 smash hit, the album's lead track "He Said" (Featuring Chris August), which claimed the top spot on Billboard's Christian CHR chart in May. With a No. 1 song under their belts, a top iTunes album debut, spots on the hottest tours and their new single "His Kind Of Love" which impacts radio on September 21, Group 1 Crew is only gaining momentum...
Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Matthew West will headline the 32-city Into The Light Tour this fall, featuring Dove-nominated pop-rockers MIKESCHAIR, critically-acclaimed female vocalist Lindsay McCaul and high-energy rock newcomers Everfound. The Into The Light Tour kicks off Sept. 20, in Lewisville, Texas, and will hit venues in major markets like Houston, TX; Denver, CO.; Lakeland, FL; Savannah, GA; and Fort Wayne, IN, among others...
On the heels of their Spring tour with sold-out stops at Gramercy Theater (New York), The Door (Dallas), The Observatory (Santa Ana), Calvin College (Grand Rapids), and Washington DC to name a few, Gungor will now be embarking on a nationwide Fall tour. The Grammy-nominated collective will kick off their tour in Nashville, TN on October 3rd at Marathon Music Works and making stops at the Variety Playhouse (Atlanta), Beacham (Orlando), Rams Head Live (Baltimore), and El Rey Theater (Los Angeles) to name a few; plus an appearance at Catalyst at Gwinnett Arena. The tour will run through the second week of November. Gungor released their last album "Ghosts Upon The Earth" which garnered them critical...
Five-time Grammy® Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist TobyMac has made career history with his latest project, EYE ON IT, entering the Billboard top 200 at No. 1, selling nearly 70,000 units and marking the first time in 15 years an artist in the CCM genre has accomplished such. EYE ON IT released August 28 to an overwhelming response, with the album topping the Overall iTunes® Chart just hours after its release, and continuing to reign there throughout the week. This amazing debut comes as his single, "Me Without You," continues to hold onto No. 1 on the CHR and AC Indicator charts...
BEC Recordings' singer-songwriter Bebo Norman is set to release his eighth studio album, Lights of Distant Cities, on October 22. Throughout his seventeen years as an artist, Norman has been applauded for laying it all on the table with his lyrical transparency and musical vulnerability. Lights of Distant Cities was co-produced with close friend and longtime live collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Gabe Scott along with Ben Shive (Andrew Peterson, Sara Groves). Fans can now hear the debut single "Broken...
Renowned modern worship songwriter/artist Brenton Brown releases his fourth full-length album, God My Rock, Oct. 2 from Integrity, with distribution in North America by Provident Music Distribution. Marking Brenton's first live solo record and first live worship project since the Vineyard UK's release of Come Now is the Time and its all time best-selling album Hungry, God My Rock features six brand new songs and new versions of many of Brenton's worship classics all recorded with his band, The Worship Republic (Daniel Ornellas...
With the Christmas season fast approaching, pop sensation Owl City is partnering with The Salvation Army for the second annual Rock the Red Kettle Tour to encourage volunteerism and support the Army's upcoming Red Kettle Campaign. The tour kicks off today at Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, TN, and will stop in 25 major cities across North America, including New York, Chicago, Orlando and Los Angeles. This is the first leg of Owl City's The Midsummer Station World Tour and begins just weeks after completing a sold-out July headlining tour. For this run...
EMI CMG Distribution has recently signed a distribution agreement with Getty Music. The agreement includes exclusive physical retail distribution rights in North America in both Christian and General Market retail as well as exclusive worldwide rights for digital distribution. Getty Music is home to Irish singer/songwriters and recording artists Keith & Kristyn Getty, who are among the preeminent modern hymn writers of this generation.
Their songs have pioneered a new generation of modern hymns. One such hymn is "In Christ Alone...
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