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Multi-Platinum-Selling Country Singer Josh Turner Realizes a Dream Come True with Forthcoming Album, I Serve A Savior Oct. 26

September 21, 2018

Live Performance DVD to Release with Portion to Air as Television Special Hosted by Gospel Legend Bill Gaither

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2018) –Multi-platinum-selling country singer Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior will release on Oct. 26, adding a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career. The faith-based collection includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.”

Baring faith and family in his forthcoming gospel project, Turner’s I Serve A Savior even includes a special song penned by his wife, Jennifer, and eldest son, Hampton, “The River (of Happiness).” The pair also sings on the track along with Turner’s three other boys. "It’s an uplifting song," said Turner. "And having Jennifer and the boys singing on it drives that home.”

I Serve A Savior is a landmark album from one of the pillars of the country music community. A dream come true for Turner, the gospel project is one that fans have been asking to hear for years. More than that, it reflects the heart of the artist and is a personal manifesto.

“My faith is the most important thing to me,” said Turner. “I want people to hear the sentiment and heart behind this record. I want them to feel the same inspiration that I felt. I want them to feel that and hopefully they’ll make these songs a part of their life.” Turner shares more on his inspiration and heart behind the project in the video below.

"Working on this project has definitely been a God-ordained blessing. I never would have thought I’d be doing this record this year, but God opened a door and I walked through it," shared Turner. "I’ve seen many seemingly impossible things take place during the making of this record and I’ve felt God’s anointing over it."

In addition to the 12-track project, Turner is set to release a 90-minute live performance DVD of the new faith-based collection, filmed at Gaither Studios. The DVD will include a special interview of Turner with gospel legend Bill Gaither. “Josh Turner is a gifted artist. We talked about his faith, his music, his wife and children, and about his gospel heritage he holds so dear,” expressed Gaither. “It is a joy to see a young man with so much talent using his gifts with purpose and excellence.” The anticipated DVD, which features a performance by the Turner family, will also be edited to air as a one-hour television special hosted by Bill Gaither. The special will air this fall on several networks across the U.S. and Canada.

I Serve A Savior Track Listing:

1. I Saw The Light (Featuring Sonya Isaacs)

2. I Pray My Way Out Of Trouble (Featuring Bobby Osborne)

3. Great Is Your Faithfulness

4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

5. Without Him

6. I Serve A Savior

7. How Great Thou Art (Featuring Sonya Isaacs)

8. The River (of Happiness) Featuring the Turner family (Live From Gaither Studios)

9. Amazing Grace

10. Long Black Train (Live From Gaither Studios)

11. Doxology

12. Me And God (Live From Gaither Studios)

Check out Josh’s Gospel Greats playlist here. To pre-order Josh Turner's I Serve A Savior, click here.

About Josh Turner:

With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, Deep South, Turner has scored multiple GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Awards nominations and received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. As one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, topped more than 1.5 billion in global streaming and populated radio with such memorable hits as “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.”

With his newest project, I Serve A Savior, Turner adds an exciting new dimension to his already acclaimed career.

I Serve A Savior is a thoughtful gospel collection that finds Turner’s rich, distinctive baritone paired with timeless classics including “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Great Is Your Faithfulness,” as well as introducing originals including the title track, “I Serve A Savior,” and “The River (of Happiness),” written by his wife, Jennifer, and their eldest son, Hampton.

Turner is a disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists, and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. Turner has been an Opry member for over 10 years and he recently reveled in his 150th performance on the famed Opry circle.

The Hannah, S.C. native has been songwriting and performing since he was a child, and in support of music education, he created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, Turner had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.

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FOR GIRLS LIKE YOU Magazine Unveils New Cover Honoring Legacy of Founder, Wynter Pitts

September 21, 2018

Pitts’ Four Daughters and Special Guest Contributors Shine the Light of Her Dream in Sept/Oct Issue, Available Now

Nashville, TN ... (September 21, 2018) - A champion for mothers and daughters everywhere through her books and global speaking engagements, Wynter Pitts launched For Girls Like You as a quarterly print magazine for tween girls on a borrowed laptop in 2012. In no time, For Girls Like You amassed thousands of subscribers from every state in the union, as well as readers in Australia, South Africa, England and more. When Pitts unexpectedly passed away this past July, her family and staff came together to continue publishing the magazine in honor of her memory and to fulfill her mission and vision: to empower and equip girls to walk boldly into becoming who God created them to be, and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers.

The September/October issue, available now, is a tribute to Wynter's legacy and features her and husband Jonathan’s four girls (Alena, Kaitlyn, Camryn and Olivia) on the cover. It is widely known that it was her girls she most wanted to influence, and so she poured her heart and soul into touching every part of the magazine with this personal passion.

As Jonathan Pitts wrote in the Welcome Letter for this special issue: “Wynter started shining God’s light in this magazine and her light is still shining even though she is gone. God put her here on this earth for a time because he had a job for her to do, and a work for her to accomplish. She did that job very well. She shined the light for girls just like you, including her daughters, and now we want to keep bringing you this magazine, so every issue can continue Wynter’s dream, and be a light to encourage you to find and know God’s love and light.”

Each issue of For Girls Like You is fun, interactive, “edutainment" and features contributions and interviews from familiar faces as well as everyday girls who are choosing to live and shine for Christ. Regular contributors and partners in the magazine’s ministry include AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS, DANNAH GRESH'S SECRET KEEPER GIRLS and ERIN WEIDEMANN'S BIBLE BELLES. Also inside, girls will find Bible study, current fiction, visits to girls around the globe, craft ideas, games and puzzles, and most of all, opportunities for readers to contribute to every issue through SPRINKLES, where art work, stories, poems, dreams, news, anything readers want to send in are shared or by answering the “question of the issue” as presented through the magazine’s email newsletter.

The September/October issue includes all of this as well as a spread where readers can get to know Alena, Kaitlyn, Camryn and Olivia, and a few special sections in memory of Pitts:

Chrystal Evans Hurst, Wynter’s “sister-cousin" penned the feature article “Wynter’s Last Yes,” along with Adie Camp, wife of Jeremy Camp, encouraging readers in a piece entitled “When Someone You Love Dies.” Additionally, several friends’ of the Pitts family including Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Natalie Grant, Rebekah Lyons and Emily West wrote letters to her four daughters.

The passion that started with her four girls spilled over into a bigger community with For Girls Like You, is spelled out in Wynter’s own words on the website:

As Christian parents, we have a difficult job. On one hand we need to be invested in our daughter’s interests and passions. On the other hand, we need to be instilling values and boundaries that will last a lifetime.

Our daughters are growing up and wanting “to know” and be in “the know.” They are dying to watch the shows that their friends are talking about. They are doing their best to imitate their BFFs and want to have on trendy clothes just like “so and so”. Even if they aren’t hearing it in your home, they are beginning to memorize the latest pop songs on radio. While there may be nothing wrong with any of these things in and of themselves, they should not be the driving force behind our daughter’s identity. Think about it. What and who is defining the wants of our little girls?

There are few healthy entertainment options for our daughters in today’s culture. In fact, most of it contradicts the very values we are striving to implant.

As a part of the solution, For Girls Like You has removed the contradicting perspectives, questionable advertisements and negative images, in order to provide a safe environment for our girls to freely explore their God-given passions. It is my desire that this be an added source to assist you in your efforts to raise beautiful and healthy daughters whose identity is wrapped up in the love of Jesus.

To subscribe to For Girls Like You click here, and for information about editorial content and advertising with the magazine, please contact:

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Premier Productions Names Blake Monroe as Partnership Director

September 20, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2018) – Premier Productions announces Blake Monroe as their new Partnership Director. In this role, Monroe will engage with a wide variety of external partners and sponsors, facilitating and fostering touring and event partnerships on behalf of Premier Productions.

"We at Premier Productions are excited to have Blake on the team," said Michael Pugh, CEO of Premier Productions. "Having someone as experienced as Blake being able to focus his full attention to our partnerships will be an amazing addition to our company, artist relationships and tours."

A resident of Middle Tennessee since 2005, Monroe comes to Premier with over a decade of experience within the music industry, spanning from artist management to most recently the non-profit space, where Monroe worked on the World Vision Artists Team as an Artist Account Executive.

“I’m thrilled to come on board with Premier Productions," said Monroe. "Having worked closely with their team over the years, I have always admired their integrity and tireless commitment to excellence. I’m honored to join the Premier family!”

Adding to Premier's momentum, Little Caesars Pizza Company has teamed up with Premier Productions to serve as the Title Sponsor for the "Big Church Night Out 2018 Tour." A celebration of the beauty and diversity of the many different ways we worship, "Big Church Night Out 2018 Tour" unites the church through worship, entertainment, music, prayer, laughter, art, reflection, and so much more. Featuring a different line-up each year, this second annual tour takes church on the road with a variety of great names in Christian music including Crowder, Jordan Feliz and Sarah Reeves, illusionist Brock Gill and worship leader Jamison Strain.

About Premier Productions:

Pollstar Magazine ranks Premier Productions as the largest producer of live Christian events both nationally and internationally. Millions attend a Premier event each year worldwide. Premier promotes Tours for Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Worship, Young & Free, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Lecrae, Lauren Daigle, Gaither Homecoming, Sadie Robertson, The Newsboys, comedian John Crist, Rend Collective, as well as their annual Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and OUTCRY Tours. Premier Festivals promote 10 of the largest Christian festivals in the U.S, and more than 80,000 guests have sailed on cruises and gone on excursions through their vacation experience company, Premier Experience.

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MercyMe’s 2019 “Imagine Nation Tour” To Comprise Multi-Platinum Selling Band With Crowder And Micah Tyler

September 18, 2018

Group Scores Seventh American Music Award (AMA) Nomination

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 18 2018) – MercyMe’s 2019 “Imagine Nation Tour” will find the group traversing 30+ cities nationwide alongside fellow GRAMMY® nominee Crowder and multiple GMA Dove Award nominee Micah Tyler. Los Angeles, Portland, Orlando, Baltimore and more are on lineup for the three month long stretch taking place between Mar. 7 and May 11 of next year.

MercyMe just garnered their seventh AMA nomination following two previous wins. The “2018 American Music Awards” will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00pm ET on ABC. The current GMA Dove Awards Artist of the Year are up for two awards at the upcoming 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the show on Sunday, October 21.

Now up for a People’s Choice Award, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, is the box office shattering film inspired by frontman Bart Millard’s real-life story behind the beloved MercyMe song.

“Best News Ever” will mark the newest single to impact radio on Oct. 5. The song is found on their GRAMMY® nominated release LIFER and is the follow-up to "Grace Got You" which spent seven weeks atop Billboard's AC Monitored Chart.

The 2018 leg of the MercyMe-helmed tour will hit 20 markets this fall with Tenth Avenue North. For the latest information, stay tuned to www.MercyMe.org.

MercyMe’s “Imagine Nation Tour” 2019:
* all dates subject to change.

March 7 - Bossier City, LA
March 8 - Beaumont, TX
March 9 - Baton Rouge, LA
March 14 - N. Charleston, SC
March 15 - Fayetteville, NC
March 16 - Asheville, NC
March 17 - Macon, GA
March 21 - Green Bay, WI
March 22 - Bemidji, MN
March 23 - Rochester, MN
March 24 - Peoria, IL
March 28 - Memphis, TN
March 29 - Springfield, MO
March 30 - Oklahoma City, OK
March 31 - Rio Rancho, NM
April 4 - Glendale, AZ
April 5 - Los Angeles, CA
April 6 - San Diego, CA
April 7 - Sacramento, CA
April 11 - Orem, UT
April 12 - Boise, ID
April 13 - Portland, OR
April 14 - Kent, WA
April 25 - Lexington, KY
April 26 - Cincinnati, OH
April 27 - Ft. Wayne, IN
April 28 - Rosemont, IL
May 2 - Mobile, AL
May 3 - Jacksonville, FL
May 4 - Orlando, FL
May 5 - Tampa, FL
May 9 - Toledo, OH
May 10 - Allentown, PA
May 11 - Baltimore, MD

About MercyMe:
It continues to be a landmark year for the multi-platinum selling MercyMe. A major motion picture based on the life of frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song "I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father opened at a remarkable No. 3 at the box office on Mar. 16, 2018 (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions). Carrying the same name, Millard’s first memoir also released this year followed by the unveiling of I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe. MercyMe was recently named Top Christian Artist at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, was the top winner at the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards including a win for Artist of the Year and just received their seventh AMA nod. The group is the current GMA Dove Award Winner for Artist Of The Year.

Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered more than 57 No. 1 multi-format radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC) and “So Long Self.” MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in the digital domain. The album containing the hit, Almost There, recently received triple platinum certification from the RIAA. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry's most notable talents. They have sold out venues throughout the US and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, FOX New Channel's FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, the RIAA Certified Gold Welcome To The New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods and four radio hits. LIFER, their latest chart-topping, GMA Dove Award winning and GRAMMY® nominated album, includes the RIAA certified gold, GRAMMY® nominated smash hit "Even If” which dominated the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1.

I Can Only Imagine - The Very Best Of MercyMe is available at Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and iTunes.

LIFER is available at Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and iTunes.

Get Connected With MercyMe:
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www.facebook.com/mercyme
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Billboard Exclusively Premieres Matthew West’s Brand-New “Something Greater” Music Video

September 14, 2018

Fans invited to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Four Time GRAMMY ® Nominee’s Most Personal Project to Date, ALL IN with Facebook Live on Sept. 18

Matthew West to Headline Compassion LIVE’s “The Roadshow Christmas” and “The Roadshow” 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) – Billboard.com exclusively premiered four time GRAMMY® Nominee Matthew West’s brand-new music video for “Something Greater,” recounting the singer’s personal journey to Nashville. Off his chart-topping album, All In, the video is compiled of personal clips of West from his wedding day, early career performances and with his daughters, imparting the narrative of West’s life up to this point.

“‘[Something Greater]' is my favorite song on the record, because it shares more of my direct story than my songs tend to do,” shared West with Billboard. “This song illustrates a change in my creative process. A lot of times my inspiration will be deeply personal, but then as a songwriter I’ll try to reach out and grab this universal message, so I’ll take this direct inspiration, but then try to write it in a way that everybody could relate to it. That’s part of my job as a songwriter, to write relatable songs."

“Something Greater” also features the familiar harmonies of country star, Carrie Underwood, who shared with Billboard, “I've always loved [Matthew] as an artist…it was a really cool thing to be a part of.”

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the critically lauded All In, West is inviting fans to join him for a Facebook Live event on Tues., Sept. 18 at 7:00PM CT. Fans can tune in at https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest for a live acoustic performance from Matthew featuring some of his favorite songs off the record, along with a fan Q&A and giveaways!

Following "The Answer/All In Tour," a 20 city co-headlining fall tour with Jeremy Camp, West will be headlining Compassion LIVE’s “The Roadshow Christmas” and “The Roadshow” 2019, visiting 29 markets coast to coast. Joining West on the first-ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” are Matt Maher, Building 429, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford, visiting arenas in November and December with more cities to be announced. Throughout February and March, West will be accompanied on “The Roadshow Tour” 2019 by Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher and Leanna Crawford with worship from special guest, Michael W. Smith. The two treks will give fans even more opportunities to experience the award-winning line-ups. Pre-sale is currently available for several dates of Compassion LIVE's “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and “The Roadshow Tour” with the public on-sale launching on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. local time. More dates to be announced soon.

For tickets and additional information, visit www.matthewwest.com.

About Matthew West:

Matthew West is a four-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient and was awarded an American Music Award (2013), a Billboard Music Award (Top Christian Artist, 2014), a K-LOVE Fan Award (2016), and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year (2016). A recent recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name. In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards three times and has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and Mandisa, among others, and number one cuts by Casting Crowns and Danny Gokey. Selling more than 1.6 million albums to date (TEA), West’s discography includes acclaimed releases: All In (2017), Live Forever (2015), GRAMMY® nominated Into The Light (2012), The Story of Your Life (2010), Something to Say (2008), History (2005) and Happy (2003).

Well known for communicating stories through song, West has received thousands of stories from around the world. His studio album, Live Forever (2015), continued that storytelling theme and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Sales Chart. He has obtained numerous No. 1 singles, most recently with "Broken Things," while achieving a record-setting No. 1 for 17 straight weeks at radio with “Hello, My Name Is” and “The Motions” for 15 weeks.

Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written five books to date: Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One and his newest release, Hello My Name Is. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story, so along with his father Pastor Joe West he founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information.

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7X GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac To Release The Elements Oct. 12

September 13, 2018

Billboard Exclusively Announces Multi-Platinum Selling Artist’s Brand New Album

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2018) – TobyMac’s The Elements will release on Oct. 12 providing the first new collection of music from the chart-topping artist in three years. The Elements marks the 7X GRAMMY® winner’s seventh album following the RIAA Gold Certification of his previous six solo albums. Billboard exclusively announced the 11 track album on their homepage.

TobyMac started crafting The Elements on the road, writing songs and bringing producers out on tour to collaborate. "The most important thing to me are the concepts, what am I saying to people," he shared with Billboard. "I've got to be going through some life myself and that's why it takes so long. I have to experience some things, struggle with some things, overcome some things and get in the trenches before I have enough to write about. That's why it takes me a few years because I want to write about what's really going on in my life. I find when you write about what's really happening in life it resonates more with people than fictional stuff."

The Elements boasts TobyMac’s biggest song in six years, “I just need U.” The track is the fastest charting single in his career, topping radio charts for twelve weeks. The album’s other prior release, “Everything,” is following suit by raking in 60+ early adds at radio, now climbing to No. 4 at Hot AC and in the top 15 at AC Indicator, AC Monitored and Christian Airplay.

TobyMac amassed five Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Award nominations for the upcoming 49th annual GMA Dove Awards, including nods in major categories such as Song of the Year (“I just need U.”), Songwriter of the Year (Artist) and Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

Following a string of 18 sold out arena shows this year as a part of his “HITS DEEP Tour,” TobyMac and his DiverseCity Band will embark on the unprecedented “TobyMac & DiverseCity Band: The Theatre Tour” with special guest Ryan Stevenson. Offering fans an unprecedented, intimate music experience, the rare 12 city run will traverse the east coast and Midwest including stops in Texas, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and more. For more information, visit www.TobyMac.com.

The Elements Track Listing:

1. The Elements

2. I just need U.

3. Scars

4. Everything

5. Starts With Me (feat. Aaron Cole)

6. Edge Of My Seat

7. It's You

8. Horizon (A New Day)

9. Hello Future

10. Overflow

11. See The Light

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First Ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and Fan-Favorite “The Roadshow Tour” Announce 29 Stops Nationwide

September 12, 2018

Award Winning Talents Matthew West, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North And More To Perform Alongside Very Special Guest Michael W. Smith

Compassion LIVE’s Popular “The Roadshow Tour” Celebrates 10 Years

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2018) – Continuing to take both music and message to thousands, Compassion LIVE’s “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and “The Roadshow Tour” 2019 have unveiled their list of 29 coast to coast visits. Matthew West, Matt Maher, Building 429, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford are on the docket for the first-ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” visiting arenas in November and December with more cities to be announced. Welcoming thousands of fans to arenas for a decade, “The Roadshow Tour” will feature Matthew West, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, worship with very special guest Michael W. Smith and Leanna Crawford throughout February and March. The two treks will give fans even more opportunities to experience the award-winning line-ups.

"I'm so honored to be invited back by my friends at Compassion International to now headline 'The Roadshow Tour' for the first time," explains 4X GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West. "I firmly believe that every concert can be not just a concert, but a life changing experience. I've seen God at work night after night in the lives of people who attend. And because of the work of Compassion International, the impact goes far beyond those in attendance at the shows. Many children's lives are being radically changed, rescued from poverty through the blessing of sponsorship." 2019 marks 3X GRAMMY® winner Michael W. Smith's first appearance on the talented line-up. “I'm really looking forward to being a part of ‘The Roadshow Tour,’” adds Smith. “I’m going to start off the night in a really unique way - on the floor of the arena surrounded by the crowd. I’m grateful for my long and productive relationship with Compassion International and I appreciate them providing the opportunity for me to kick off these concerts setting the tone for the night from the very beginning.”

"Christmas is our absolute favorite time of year and we couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate the birth of our Savior than on tour with so many of our dear friends worshipping our Savior," shares Building 429. Plumb will be joining the holiday tour and promises new elements to her live performance. "I'm really excited to announce that I will be a part of 'The Roadshow Christmas' for Christmas 2018," says Plumb. "I'm also equally nervous and excited because I will be trying something very new in my show that I've never done before."

Pre-sale is currently available for several dates of Compassion LIVE's “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and “The Roadshow Tour” with the public on-sale launching on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. local time. More dates to be announced soon.

For tickets and additional information, visit www.theroadshowchristmastour.com and www.theroadshowtour.com.

“The Roadshow Christmas Tour”

* all dates subject to change.

Thursday Nov. 29 TBA

Friday Nov. 30 - TBA

Saturday Dec. 1 - Charleston Civic Center - Charleston, WV * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Sunday Dec. 2 - Show Me Center - Cape Girardeau, MO * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - on sale 9/25

Thursday Dec. 6 - TBA

Friday Dec. 7 - United Supermarkets Arena - Lubbock, TX - TICKETS

Saturday Dec. 8 - Santa Ana Star Center - Rio Rancho, NM - TICKETS

Sunday Dec. 9 - TBA

Tuesday Dec. 11 - TBA

Thursday Dec. 13 - H-E-B Center at Cedar Park - Austin, TX - TICKETS

Friday Dec. 14 - Century Link Center - Bossier City, LA * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Saturday Dec. 15 TBA

Sunday Dec. 16 - Smart Financial Center - Houston (Sugarland), TX - TICKETS

“The Roadshow Tour” 2019

* all dates subject to change.

Friday Feb. 22 - TBA

Saturday Feb. 23 - TBA

Sunday Feb. 24 - TBA

Thursday Feb. 28 - Taco Bell Arena - Boise, ID - TICKETS

Friday Mar. 1 - The Pavilion at Oregon State Fair - Salem, OR - on sale 9/19

Saturday Mar. 2 - Reno Events Center - Reno, NV - TICKETS

Sunday Mar. 3 - Save Mart Center - Fresno, CA - TICKETS

Thursday Mar. 7 - Stockton Arena - Stockton, CA - TICKETS

Friday Mar. 8 - Citizens Business Bank Arena - Ontario, CA - TICKETS

Saturday Mar. 9 - Henderson Pavilion - Henderson, NV - TICKETS

Sunday Mar. 10 - GCU Arena - Phoenix, AZ - TICKETS

Tuesday Mar. 12 - Tucson Arena - Tucson, AZ - TICKETS

Thursday Mar. 14 - Broadmoor World Arena - Colorado Springs, CO - TICKETS

Friday Mar. 15 - Maverick Center - Salt Lake City, UT - TICKETS

Saturday Mar. 16 - Budweiser Events Center - Loveland, CO - TICKETS

Sunday Mar. 17 - Amarillo Civic Center - Amarillo, TX - TICKETS

Stay Connected With "The Roadshow Christmas Tour:"

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Spotify // Roadshow Mix

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About Compassion LIVE:

Compassion LIVE, established in 2014 by Compassion International, provides the highest quality events for families to join together and grow with others in faith. Compassion LIVE partners with impact-making leaders, artists and communicators to produce life-changing events that share the message of faith and impact the church for children around the world. For more information, visit www.compassionlive.com.

Founded in 1952, Compassion International is a Christian child development organization that works to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to lift children out of spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Compassion partners with more than 6,700 churches in 25 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to over 1.8 million babies, children and young adults. Compassion’s child sponsorship program has been validated through independent, empirical research. For more about the ministry, visit compassion.com or follow them on Twitter @compassion.

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Amazon Notes Raising Great Girls As No. 1 New Release for Parenting Girls

September 11, 2018

Author Darlene Brock Continues Daily Mission with

The Grit & Grace Project

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2018) – Amazon has distinguished Darlene Brock’s how-to, Raising Great Girls, as the No. 1 New Release for Parenting Girls. Raising Great Girls dives into the many roles of motherhood while offering a relatable and digestible resource. Alongside the release of the book, Brock is daily speaking into the lives to thousands of women in 74 countries through her creation, The Grit & Grace Project.

From two decades of leadership in the music business to fostering a safe community for women known as The Grit & Grace Project, Brock draws from the reality of raising two daughters while working, traveling and juggling the impossible equilibrium of life. With humor and insight, she unpacks the critical impact moms have on their daughters, the jobs we all juggle and how to tackle and master them: Coach, Creative Counselor, Time Manager, Academic Advocate, Professor of Gender Studies, Relationship Counselor, Sex Ed Teacher, Communications Specialist and more. Demand prompted Brock to add three chapters just for dads, covering the key roles of a father that every mom can hand over to her man: Master Gemologist, Stunt Coordinator and Bodyguard.

RAISING GREAT GIRLS, HELP FOR MOMS To Raise CONFIDENT, CAPABLE Daughters (perfection not required) is available at Amazon. For more information, visit www.DarleneBrock.com.

About Darlene Brock:

Darlene Brock is the co-founder and president of The Grit and Grace Project, author and co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. It was in the busyness of producing award-winning music videos, managing music groups, promoting concerts and serving as COO of ForeFront Records that Brock raised her two daughters alongside her husband Dan. She understands that motherhood is not just one job, but it is many. As Brock embraced grit and grace to master the challenges in her life, she became inspired to write about raising confident and capable daughters, understanding that perfection was not required. Every element of The Grit and Grace Project which she launched in 2015, including the magazine, podcast and book publishing affiliate, was created to remind women that true beauty is found in a woman’s strength. Brock has been featured on FOX & Friends, Focus on the Family and Family Life Today radio programs, and multiple ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. She has been a featured columnist for CNN and written for numerous Family oriented magazines and websites. This unique blend of author, mother, businesswoman, wife and creative producer has shown her that it is indeed true, “life challenges should neither defeat nor define you.”

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Compassion Productions Launches Compassion LIVE

September 10, 2018

Diverse Offering Of Tours Includes Music, Speakers, Magic and Theater Productions

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Compassion Productions is announcing a re-branding of their popular touring division to Compassion LIVE. During its eight year tenure the touring arm of Compassion International has welcomed over 650,000 people to experiences that matter and witnessed over 40,000 children sponsored through Compassion International, which aims to release children from poverty in 25 countries.

Artists such as for KING & COUNTRY, MercyMe, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Francesca Battistelli and a long list of others have united with Compassion LIVE for nationwide tours. Expanding their reach, Compassion LIVE also serves clients like Ann Voskamp, Anita Renfroe, Karen Kingsbury, Justin Flom and The Thorn through speaker, magician and theatrical tours. Compassion LIVE will continue to be home to fan-favorites "The Roadshow Tour" and "Summer Lights Tour."

“Compassion LIVE is committed to providing live events that encourage, challenge and remind people of an amazing plan and purpose for their life,” shares Brian Seay, Director of Compassion LIVE. “We believe in providing a meaningful experience where people can connect directly with God, enjoy time with friends and family and impact the lives of children around the world. The Compassion LIVE team is comprised of some of the most experienced, well respected and creative professionals in our industry who are committed to providing excellence in all aspects of live events. We are excited to see how growth in our live events will continue to impact those who attend and the children that are served through Compassion International.”

The announcement precedes news regarding Compassion LIVE’s fan-favorite “The Roadshow Tour” which is expected later this week. The multi-bill tour has been captivating arena crowds for a decade.

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Jeff Huxford's Finding Normal Recounts Near Fatal Car Crash and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) In Inspiring New Memoir, to Release Nov. 6

September 7, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Surviving a near fatal car crash that left him with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Dr. Jeff Huxford powerfully documents his journey to re-find himself through a renewed understanding of his identity in God in his moving memoir, Finding Normal, available Nov. 6. Once a successful doctor in Indiana, Huxford was abruptly forced to leave his medical practice and re-learn who he was after his brain injury.

With transparency and vulnerability, Huxford courageously unpacks his quest for a "new normal," tackling insecurity, expectations, faith and mental health. Huxford even includes a chapter written by his wife, who shares her moving account of the traumatic experience.

“My memory is the one thing I am most nervous about, and I felt the need to write my entire story down in case one day, I forget what happened. This is one of the many reasons I wrote this book. I don’t know how much longer I will be able to share my story,” said Huxford. “Although I will never be able to practice medicine again, I’ve found a new love for writing and speaking. I want other people who are going through trials and hardships to know that hope is available, and although life will never be the same, it can still be vibrant and fulfilling.”

Finding Normal is now available on e-book. To pre-order your copy of Finding Normal, click here. For more information, visit http://www.jeffhuxford.com/.

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Passion’s New “God, You’re So Good” Featuring Travis Greene Drops Today

September 7, 2018

Chart Topping Band and GRAMMY® Nominated Artist to Unite with Louie Giglio for Fall Tour Run

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Passion teamed up with GRAMMY® nominated Gospel artist Travis Greene for a unique collaboration of “God, You’re So Good” available digitally and via video today. Passion’s latest chart-topping album Whole Heart was home to the original version of the track. To listen to Passion’s “God, You’re So Good” Featuring Travis Greene click here.

“We’ve loved leading 'God, You’re So Good' at Passion City Church and on the Passion Worship Nights Tour because declaring the truth in this song feels so important," shares Passion's Kristian Stanfill. "We’re honored that we were able to team up with Travis Greene to feature him on a new version. His powerful voice and style brought such a beautiful perspective to the song. He is an incredible worship leader and we are so excited about the way this turned out."

"Although there are unlimited truths to discover about our God, I have found one to be the greatest," adds Greene. "It has been my assurance in the toughest times. The most profound revelation we can have of God is that He is good. Passion and I joined forces on a powerful song declaring this endless truth, 'God, You’re So Good.' I’m excited that bedrooms, cars, churches and arenas will loudly be filled with this anthem.”

Releasing earlier this year, Passion’s Whole Heart was recorded live with the backdrop of three sold-out arenas, Atlanta’s Philips Arena, Infinite Energy Center and Washington D.C.’s The Anthem. Passion 2018 brought together more than 32,000 students from 700 universities and 35 countries to three arenas in Atlanta and for the first time Washington D.C., in addition to a simultaneous live stream. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart, making Whole Heart the ninth release from Passion to do so. The album also claimed the No. 5 spot on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart and No. 8 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart, hitting within the top 40 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart.

Passion and Greene will be on tour alongside Louie Giglio with Levi Lusko and Trip Lee through November. Passion Worship Nights will make stops in Phoenix, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Raleigh, Louisville and more. For their latest schedule, click here.

D.C.’s The Anthem and Dallas’ Verizon are already sold out for Passion 2019. Limited spaces are still available in Atlanta’s Philips Arena and Infinite Energy Arena. Passion 2019 will take place Jan. 2-4. For the latest information, click here.

Passion Worship Nights:

* all dates subject to change.

Sep 26, 2018 LeTourneau University Belcher Center Longview, TX

Sep 27, 2018 Hillside Christian Church - West Campus Amarillo, TX

Sep 30, 2018 First Woodway Baptist Church Waco, TX

Oct 2, 2018 Mission Community Church Phoenix, AZ

Oct 3, 2018 The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA

Oct 5, 2018 Calvary Church Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM

Oct 7, 2018 Christian World Ministries Lake Charles, LA

Oct 9, 2018 Central Christian Church Wichita, KS

Oct 11, 2018 Crossings Community Church Oklahoma City, OK

Oct 12, 2018 Church on the Rock - Saint Peters St. Louis, MO

Oct 13, 2018 First Baptist Church Bentonville Bentonville, AR

Oct 16, 2018 Wave Church Virginia Beach, VA

Oct 17, 2018 Winston Salem First Winston-Salem, NC

Oct 18, 2018 Millbrook Baptist Church Aiken, SC

Nov 8, 2018 James River Church Springfield, MO

Nov 9, 2018 The Church International - Baton Rouge Campus Baton Rouge, LA

Nov 10, 2018 CrossPointe Church Valdosta , GA

Nov 11, 2018 Hillvue Heights Church Bowling Green, KY

Nov 13, 2018 Biltmore Church - Arden Campus Asheville, NC

Nov 14, 2018 Hope Community Church Raleigh, NC

Nov 15, 2018 Northeast Christian Church Louisville, KY

Nov 16, 2018 Northview Church - Carmel, IN Campus Indianapolis, IN

About Passion:

From its start in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8 – “Yes Lord, walking in the way of Your truth we wait eagerly for You, for Your name and Your renown are the desire of our hearts” - existing to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year-olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With 1.9 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Delivering new projects annually, songs from records such as Here For You, White Flag, Let The Future Begin, Take It All, Even So Come, Salvation’s Tide Is Rising and Worthy Of Your Name, and most recently, Whole Heart have become timeless staples in the Church. The four-time Dove Award winners have had eight albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with three hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center. Passion is more than music. More than events. Passion is a generation living for His name.

About sixstepsrecords:

Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Crowder (American Prodigal), Jimi Cravity (Heaven - EP), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move), Matt Redman (Glory Song) and Passion (Whole Heart). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com.

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Singer/Songwriter Austin French Delivers “Beautifully Crafted” Debut Wide Open to Critical Acclaim, Available Now

September 7, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Wide Open, the anticipated debut release from singer/songwriter Austin French is available today. Alongside the album's title track, Wide Open includes the powerful song “Why God,” which the Georgia reared singer shared early with fans on Facebook to pay tribute to victims of the Santa Fe School shooting. Another standout on the debut is the current single, "Born Again," which has already broken top 30 at Billboard's Airplay National Audience Chart after just three weeks. Additionally, the 12-track project includes the top 10 hit song “Freedom Hymn” and the upbeat summer anthem, “Good Feeling” which made its way to TV airwaves with NBC's "The Voice" using the song in promotion for the hit show.

These songs have racked up over 12 million streams, and have gained placement on top playlists like Spotify’s Top Christian, New Music Friday Christian and Top Christian Contemporary, Amazon Music’s Introducing: Pop, Divine Sound and Top 100 Most Played Christian, as well as Apple Music’s A-List Christian. To add to the momentum, French nabbed the honor of Fox Sports Channel's September artist of the month.

Establishing himself as a talented artist and songwriter who is open and vulnerable, French’s personally inspired Wide Open takes real struggles from his own life and writes them into songs that are universally understood.

“These songs didn’t come from a place of holding back. These songs didn’t come because I said, ‘God, would you do as little as possible in my life this year?’” said French. “They came from, ‘God, would you do what you’re going to do? Would you do miracles in front of me?’”

Here's what the critics have to say...

"Wide Open is a strong milestone for Austin French - a well-written, beautifully crafted album guaranteed to impact listeners. Austin's raw, transparent sincerity and undeniable love for Christ flows throughout each track. With a song for virtually anyone in any moment, Wide Open is set to become a listeners' favorite." - The Christian Beat

"Austin French's debut album [Wide Open] lives up to its titular in the way he opens up his heart progressively with each passing note. And the way he invests an array of emotions into his songs makes this record bristle with urgency and sizzle with passion." - Hallels

"Austin French's bold debut, Wide Open, is a thoroughly modern, energetic, rhythmically stomping album...With a driving, propulsive vibe and terrific songwriting and performances, Wide Open may be the best debut album of the year." - Jesus Freak Hideout

"Austin French encourages believers not to close their hearts to God's work in their lives with his debut album Wide Open. French advocates a life of committed surrender that defies circumstances and emotional turmoil. Wide Open raps on the door of each listener, inviting them to throw doubt to the wind and fall headlong into the arms of Jesus." - Today's Christian Entertainment

"The most striking aspect of Wide Open is how authentically Austin shares his life and his heart. Songs like "Why God" are a personal worship session, like you're watching Austin sitting down at the piano and singing the words on his heart in the moment." - New Release Today

To listen to Wide Open, click here.

About Austin French:

Growing up in small town, Cordele, GA, Austin French dreamed of sharing his faith and passion for Jesus through music at a young age. Being surrounded by a musical family inspired his passion for writing music. As he began to develop his gifts he formed bands learning to take his music to stages and churches.

After becoming the worship pastor at Journey Church, in Tifton, GA, French met his wife, Joscelyn. While serving there, French was featured on the first season of the ABC TV show “Rising Star,” where he finished as runner-up. After the show, Austin and his wife moved to Florida, and then to Nashville, TN in 2017 where French began his journey into the CCM industry, signing with Fair Trade Services. After moving to Nashville, French and his wife adopted their son, and while in the process, gave birth to their second little boy. French's debut album, Wide Open is available now.

Get Connected To Austin French:

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The Afters’ Powerful “Well Done” Available Now

August 31, 2018

Best Of Album, The Beginning and Everything After, To Release Nov. 2

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 31, 2018) – “Well Done,” a song that points to the hope of Heaven and a life well lived, is the newest single from The Afters. The track will hit radio airwaves on Sept. 14, following The Afters’ upcoming performance at the notable Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) Momentum Conference. It released to all digital outlets on Friday with features in key playlists, including Spotify’s New Music Friday and Top Christian, as well as Amazon Music’s Fresh Christian playlist. “Well Done” heralds a brand new collection of music expected to release in spring 2019.

The song, already cultivating stories of hope and encouragement among fans, was years in the making as front man Josh Havens’ shares, “I lost my dad to cancer about fourteen years ago and there’s been a void in our family ever since. This past year, it especially hit home when two of my sisters got married. I just thought the whole time about how my dad would’ve loved to be there. As I looked around, I realized that my dad loved Jesus, and because of that he showed his family what it means to live a life in pursuit of Jesus. Because of his impact, my siblings and I all love Jesus. I can’t image a better legacy to leave behind. Someday – when this life is over – we’re going to leave behind all the pains of this world, all the suffering, all the heartache and we’re going to go before our creator. When we see Jesus face to face, we can look forward to hearing those words, ‘well done, my good and faithful servant.’ I hope this song is a comfort for anyone who has lost someone they love and is a reminder of how important this life is. ’’

As The Afters’ prepare a new collection of music, the band is pausing to reflect on a memorable past with the Nov. 2 release of The Beginning and Everything After. The 12 track best of project celebrates the triumphs, including chart-topping albums and singles, TV placements and theme songs, an MTVU Award, GMA Dove Awards and other accolades. This new mix of hits and favorites allows the band’s compelling pop hooks and inspirational anthems to take on new life, alongside 2 brand new songs that point to a future of exciting new music to come. The new tracks include “Fear No More” and the single “Well Done."

To listen to “Well Done,” click here. For tour dates and more information of The Afters’, stay tuned to www.TheAfters.com.

The Beginning and Everything After Track Listing:

Battles
Light Up the Sky
Lift Me Up
Broken Hallelujah
Beautiful Love
Never Going Back to OK
Moments Like This
Every Good Thing
Live On Forever
Wait
*Fear No More (new)
*Well Done (new)

About The Afters
Texas-based, four-piece band The Afters were propelled into the national spotlight with their INO/Sony Music Label Group debut I Wish We All Could Win. The project spawned the swirling, melodic hit “Beautiful Love,” earning the band an enthusiastic following when the song was selected as the theme track for MTV’s “8th and Ocean.” “Beautiful Love” was also the most downloaded track of 2006 on the iTunes ® Inspirational charts and garnered the band an mtvU award. The Afters’ sophomore release Never Going Back To OK (INO/Columbia Records) debuted in the Top 50 on the Billboard Top 200, and proved to be a sensation on the silver screen with “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC), “Dr. Phil,” “Army Wives” (Lifetime) and “Rachael Ray.” The band’s third record Light Up the Sky bolstered two No. 1 radio hits, as well as placements on “The Biggest Loser” (NBC) and “You Deserve It” (ABC). A slew of media including Rolling Stone, Seventeen.com, E! News Live, TV Guide, Premiere Radio and more also picked up on covering The Afters. Life Is Beautiful, the band’s 4th studio release, acquired placements on top tv shows like “American Idol” (ABC), “The Biggest Loser” (NBC), “America’s Got Talent” (NBC) and “Dancing With The Stars” (ABC) for their song “Moments Like This.” They also had a no. 1 hit at radio with their song “Every Good Thing.” Their fifth studio album, Live On Forever, released in Sept. 2016. New music is expected from the band in spring 2019.

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“Forevermore” From Australia & Atlanta Based Worship Movement, Influencers, Hits Today

August 24, 2018

Freeing Tracks Follows Release Of “I’m Yours”

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 24, 2018) – Adding to a string of summer singles, Influencers are unveiling “Forevermore” today through Syntax Creative to all digital outlets. The compelling ballad builds to the anchoring chorus of “I am Yours forevermore” harkening back to Ephesians 1:18. The lyrics paired with the soaring instrumental were written by Sawyer Stromwall, Mark Evans and Chloe Evans.

“’Forevermore’ embodies a story of surrender, redemption and hope,” shares Influencers Worship Executive Producer Mark Evans. “The best part about this song is it didn’t come out of a session with seasoned writers, but rather from the raw and personal moments of a 20 year-old girl crying out to God.”

Influencers’ debut EP garnered over a million streams around its debut last year, led by the No. 1 single “Imagination.” The worship movement was born out Influencers Church which is a part of the Hillsong family. With roots in Australia, Influencers Church now has 10 Church campuses worldwide led by Global Senior Pastors Ashley and Jane Evans.

To listen to "Forevermore," click here. To hear Influencers go to www.influencers.life. To learn more about Influencers Church, visit www.influencers.church.

About Influencers:

Influencers debut single titled “Imaginations” released in early September 2017 and was followed by unprecedented success on the Christian charts worldwide. “Imaginations” held the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Australian Inspirational Charts for 5 consecutive days, broke the top 10 of the U.S/ Charts and topped the Nielsen Christian Singles Chart on opening week in early September. In just six weeks, “Imaginations” had been streamed over 200,000 times and received placements on some of the biggest Spotify worship playlists in the world with over 1.2 million subscribers. “Forevermore” is their latest.

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About Syntax Creative:
Syntax Creative is one of the top independent digital distributors, design firms and marketing agencies, representing more than 130 record labels. Their impressive list of clientele includes Elevation Church, Saddleback Church, Crossroads Label Group, Central South, Daywind Records and Jamie Grace Music among others. To learn more, visit www.syntaxcreative.com.

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Digital Marketing Agency Wander Creative Announces Expansion, Offering Digital Marketing, Video Production and Social Media Services

August 23, 2018

Richard Jackson and Dan Russo Join Team

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 23, 2018) – The digital marketing and content creation team trusted by such talent as GRAMMY® acclaimed artists Chris Tomlin, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson, TobyMac, Zach Williams and touring operations like Compassion Productions, Wander Creative, is expanding their services lineup alongside the addition of two new team members.

The impetus of the downtown Nashville-based company is to curate detailed digital marketing plans that better serve creatives, artists, tours, etc. The team’s aim is to help their clients make data-driven decisions, save them time and serve as a guide in the ever-evolving world of technology. At the helm of Wander Creative is Matt Hadley who has served as President & CEO since its inception in 2012.

“For us, it's all about understanding the needs of our clients and delivering results tailored to those specific needs. For instance, this fall we’re helping to promote multiple tours alongside our artist and corporate client list,” explains Hadley. "We also understand how confusing digital marketing and new technologies can be and how much content is needed to succeed in today's market. As soon as you figure it out, there's something new to figure out. Platforms and algorithms change. There's so much to keep up with. That's a big reason I started Wander Creative. My clients just didn't have the time to keep up with the marketing and content they needed so I came along to help them succeed and keep their focus where it needs to be, which is on their careers."

Seasoned Creative Director Richard Jackson joined the team earlier this year. Prior to Wander Creative, Jackson worked with the Nashville based management company The Holland Group, Inc. in graphic design and digital marketing, serving their clients within the Sony/RED and The Orchard system. His collection of experiences working with management companies, labels and artists includes Redlight Management, Switchfoot, Sammy Kershaw and Charles Esten. Jackson is an award winning filmmaker and music video director whose work has been featured on MTV and CMT.

Dan Russo recently joined Wander Creative as Digital Marketing Coordinator. The Samford University alum is a former Project Manager with digital marketing agency experience where he worked with clients, targeted their markets and helped execute strong marketing initiatives.

Visit www.WanderCreative.com for more information and to see how the Wander Creative team can help your artist or brand.

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Jen Ledger Overcomes the Odds in 'Not Dead Yet' Video: Exclusive

August 17, 2018

Billboard Exclusively Premieres LEDGER's "Not Dead Yet" Music Video

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2018) - LEDGER's powerful music video for "Not Dead Yet" premiered exclusively on Billboard yesterday. The video, featured on Billboard's Rock homepage, shows shots of LEDGER in a boxing ring match, paired with flashes of the rocker in a boarded-up room, tackling anxiety, fear, and the fight to overcome.

The UK native has been open about her battle with anxiety since the release of her debut EP, sharing with Billboard, “There was a moment where I knew I couldn’t let these things completely take me out. I can’t let fear rob me of my own life. I’d rather go down swinging and fight it, even if it is until the day I die. I wouldn’t let [fear] just steal my life away from me."

About LEDGER:
Jen Ledger's unique vocals and powerful stage presence have given her a distinct role in Skillet since joining as the band's drummer when she was just 18. Ledger has had the privilege of being a part of Skillet as they have cemented their place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands, selling more than 11 million units worldwide, receiving two GRAMMY® Award nominations and winning a Billboard Music Award for the multi-platinum-certified Awake.

With an engaged and ever-growing social media presence, the latest signee for Atlantic Records and Hear It Loud released her debut solo endeavor, LEDGER (4/13), available now.

Get Connected with LEDGER:
Website: LEDGERband.com
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Writer/Producer Colby Wedgeworth Leads GMA Dove Award Nominations with Impressive Eight Nods

August 13, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2018) - Fair Trade Publishing's Colby Wedgeworth leads the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Award nominations with an impressive eight nods. Having relocated to Nashville less than four years ago from Sacramento, CA, the songwriter/producer has hit the ground running, finding immediate success both writing and producing radio hits.

Wedgeworth is nominated for Song of the Year ("Old Church Choir," "Unfinished"), Songwriter of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year ("When We Pray," "Old Church Choir") and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Out Of The Dark,Different, Hills and Valleys).

To view the full list of nominees, click here.

About Colby Wedgeworth:
Having recently re-located to Nashville, TN less than four years ago from Sacramento CA, Fair Trade Publishing's Colby Wedgeworth has hit the ground running with immediate success as a writer and producer, with numerous radio hits to his name. In 2017, Wedgeworth won the ASCAP Song of the Year award forJordan Feliz's "The River." Wedgeworth's writing and producing talents are also found on a multitude of popular radio singles including Colton Dixon's "All That Matters," Zach Williams' "Old Church Choir, Mandisa's "Unfinished" and many more.

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Bethel Music’s Josh Baldwin Unveils New Song “Stand In Your Love” Today

August 10, 2018

Track Recorded Live In Front Of 6K+ At Arena-Filled "Heaven Come Conference"

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 10, 2018) – Josh Baldwin of Bethel Music is releasing “Stand In Your Love” today, following the initial unveiling of the song at Bethel Music’s annual “Heaven Come Conference” at Dallas’ Verizon Theatre. Penned by Baldwin alongside Rita Springer, Mark Harris and Ethan Hulse, “Stand In Your Love” is a song of hope, inspiring believers to stand on the foundation of God’s love that breaks the shackles of fear and shame. In addition to digital platforms, the track just hit radio as well.

“I really felt that the Lord had given us a song that would help put language to the fear and brokenness that a lot people face in their everyday life,” explains Baldwin. “It is a song of hope that reminds us that when we stand strong on the foundation that is the Lord’s love, and when we trust in Him and trust that His word is true, He comes in and breaks the shackles of shame. He forgives and forgets our past, and He has saved us and called us His own. It is His love that is unfailing and no matter the storm, with His love inside of us we will not be shaken." Baldwin shared even more about the song and experience at “Heaven Come Conference” with FOX News earlier in the summer.

Baldwin has been on tour this summer as part of the “Killing Kryptonite Tour” with John Bevere. His latest full collection of music, The War Is Over, released last May. To listen to “Stand In Your Love,” click here.

About Josh Baldwin:
Josh Baldwin is a songwriter and worship leader with Bethel Church and Bethel Music. Baldwin joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2014 and regularly leads worship at Bethel Church and with Bethel Music Worship Nights tour domestically and internationally. In August 2015, he and his family made the cross-country move from North Carolina to Redding, California. Baldwin's greatest motivation as a worshipper and songwriter is the desire to connect with the Father’s heart and usher others into the presence of God. Baldwin's “Praises” and “You Deserve It All" have become popular worship anthems among churches around the world. Baldwin and his wife Sheila enjoy adventuring, hosting, and raising their two amazing children in Redding, California. The War Is Over marked his first release with Bethel Music.

About Bethel Music:
Bethel Music is a worship ministry that formed as an organic extension of Bethel Church in Redding, CA. Over the last seven years, Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to becoming a global outreach featuring a cadre of songwriters and worship leaders, with both online and on-campus worship schools. The Bethel Music Artist Collective includes Brian and Jenn Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Cook, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, Leeland, Matt Stinton, Hunter Thompson, Paul and Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, Josh Baldwin, Cory Asbury and Kristene DiMarco. Together these artists have six acclaimed albums that all went to the top of Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, in addition to four GMA Dove Awards and a GMA Covenant Award. Bethel Music’s multi-artist double-disc live recording Have It All (2016) hit No. 1 on the overall iTunes Albums chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums chart, becoming Bethel Music’s highest retail debut on the charts ever. Starlight, Bethel Music's first full-length album recorded live on tour, is among their latest to top the chart.

The heart of Bethel Music is to be a steward of the worship being created and released at Bethel Church, making it a resource available to the world. In addition to thousands of people that attend Bethel’s weekly worship services, another 350,000 plus people subscribe to the online stream of the services at www.bethel.tv. WorshipU, Bethel Church's online school of worship, features ongoing training programs underneath seasoned instructors, with tracks including worship leader, songwriter, sound engineer, team essentials, producing a song and worship fundamentals, available at www.worshipu.com. More about Bethel Music can be found at www.bethelmusic.com.

Get Connected With Bethel Music
Website // www.bethelmusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/bethelmusic
Twitter // www.twitter.com/bethelmusic
Instagram // www.instagram.com/bethelmusic
YouTube // www.youtube.com/ibethelmusic

Get Connected With Josh Baldwin
Instagram // www.instagram.com/joshbaldwin
Facebook // www.facebook.com/joshbaldwinmusic
Twitter // www.twitter.com/baldwinjosh

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Acclaimed Magician Justin Flom To Spearhead “Make Magic Share Joy Tour” Presented By Compassion International This Fall

August 3, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Jul. 30, 2018) – Globally recognized magic powerhouse Justin Flom will unite with Compassion International for a family friendly night of wonders, thrills and excitement on the upcoming “Make Magic Share Joy Tour.” The television and celebrity lauded magician will be bringing a special night of up close action alongside a personal sharing of how a bold step of faith changed everything. The “Make Magic Share Joy Tour” will visit multiple markets including stops in Michigan, Florida, Tennessee, Wisconsin and more throughout Sept. and Oct.

“People love to see magic in person, and I love bringing it to them,” says Flom. “What’s just as important to me is that as a follower of Jesus, my life and performances encourage people to live out their own faith. That’s why I’m excited for the Make Magic Share Joy tour with Compassion.”

Tickets for Justin Flom’s “Make Magic Share Joy Tour” presented by Compassion International will go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 1. For more information visit www.JustinFlom.com.

Justin Flom’s “Make Magic Share Joy” Tour presented by Compassion International:

** Additional dates could be added, check www.JustinFlom.com for the latest.

Sept. 28 Westside Church of the Nazarene, Indianapolis, IN (tickets)

Sept. 29 Hilltop Church, Northville, MI (tickets)

Oct. 5 Grace Church, Pompano Beach, FL (tickets)

Oct. 6 RiverHills Church of God, Tampa, FL (tickets)

Oct. 7 Clearbranch United Methodist Church, Trussville, AL (tickets)

Oct. 8 Village Baptist Church, Destin, FL (tickets)

Oct. 12 The College At Mid-America, Cordova, TN (tickets)

Oct. 13 Compass Church, Batesville, AR (tickets)

Oct. 19 Pathways Church, Appleton, WI (tickets)

Oct. 20 Brooklife Church, Mukwonago, WI (tickets)

About Justin Flom:

Minnesota born and resident of Las Vegas, Justin Flom is building a Magical Career. From touring with Country Superstars Florida Georgia Line and creating magic for other stars including Lady Antebellum, Super Bowl Coach Pete Carroll and the entire Seattle Seahawks team, John Legend, Nick Jonas and Chrissy Teigen, Flom finds himself in front of as diverse an audience as any entertainer. His tours take him to buildings like Madison Square Garden to mega-churches as well as amphitheaters in more than 26 countries around the world. Whether appearing on Ellen, The Today Show, Racheal Ray, Network Late Night Shows, with WWE Wrestling stars or on his own show for 2 seasons on SYFY, Wizard Wars, Flom has found that he loves the camera and the camera loves him. In addition to national shows Flom has also starred in various commercials for Coke, American Airlines, CMT and Kellogg's while co-authoring a book on his life called "Adventures Of A Kid Magician."

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