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Viral Sensations The Singing Contractors Debut Working on a Building, Hymns & Gospel Classics to Critical Acclaim Debut Working on a Building, Hymns & Gospel Classics to Critical Acclaim

February 1, 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) - Viral sensations The Singing Contractors released their highly anticipated Working on a Building, Hymns & Gospel Classics with Gaither Music Group today to critical acclaim. A collection of unique renditions of beloved hymns and gospel classics, Today's Christian Entertainment said there is "no doubt that The Singing Contractors inspire as they use their God-given talents to serve others both with music and through putting in an honest day’s work of construction," also making note of the pair's "strong vocal performances and a clear desire to encourage listeners' spirits and point them heavenward." The Christian Beat called the debut "a refreshing change of pace in CCM that is sure to continue their viral success."

The foundation of the unlikely pair, comprised of Aaron Gray and Josh Arnett, stems from a viral video of their poignant rendition of "How Great Thou Art," performed in an unfinished corner of a home remodel which led to over one million views in almost 24 hours. Gray shared exclusively with Billboard, “I believe the album shows that we are just two simple guys and very raw, but thankful to have such an unbelievable opportunity.” Hallels said this of the pair's performance, "They both can sing and when they harmonize with each other, they complement each other so well that you may even think they were proteges of the Cathedrals or the Oak Ridge Boys."

The Singing Contractors will be celebrating their release in New York City this Monday, taking center stage on Fox & Friends. Tune in Monday morning at 8:50a ET to watch the pair perform LIVE the title track and beloved hymn from their new recording, Working on a Building. The contagious viral duo will also be sharing their story with Guideposts, FoxNews.com, Fox Nation's Starnes Country and more.

Complementing the 16-track project, the Indiana natives released a LIVE performance DVD of the new faith-based collection, filmed live at Gaither Studios. The DVD also includes a special interview of the powerhouse duo sharing their unlikely story with gospel legend Bill Gaither. “The Singing Contractors are the real deal," shared Gaither, recording artist and founder of Gaither Music Group. "It is no wonder millions of people are following them on social media. What you see is what you get, and they were a delight to work with.” A national television special premiered last night on RFD-TV and will continue to air this spring on numerous networks throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The Singing Contractors are also inviting fans from across the country to join them tonight, Feb. 1 at 6:30pm ET for a special Facebook viewing of Working on a Building. Fans can go to https://www.facebook.com/TheSingingContractors/ to watch an edited 30-minute version of the DVD, followed by a LIVE Q&A with The Singing Contractors.

Working on a Building is distributed through Capitol Christian Distribution and Universal Music and is available throughout general market stores, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and the Christian marketplace in addition to online retailers including iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Amazon Music and www.gaither.com.

To listen to Working on a Building, click here.

About The Singing Contractors:

Viral sensations The Singing Contractors' highly anticipated national debut project, Working on a Building, Hymns & Gospel Classics, is available now. The foundation of the unlikely pair stems from a viral video of their poignant rendition of "How Great Thou Art," performed in an unfinished corner of a home remodel which led to over one million views in almost 24 hours and an appearance on the “Fox & Friends” morning show. The duo, comprised of Indiana natives Aaron Gray and Josh Arnett, has continued to amass a following due to their fun-loving personalities and compelling gospel covers. Growing up in singing families, hitting the roads for weekend performances, Gray and Arnett are seasoned talents with strong work ethics, who are now building a national music platform in addition to houses.

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JJ Heller Unveils Brand-New Song Inspired by Singer/Songwriter's Real-Life Love Story, Available Now In Time For Valentine's

February 1, 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 01, 2019) - Songstress JJ Heller released a brand-new single, "It'll Be Alright," available today. Inspired by her own relationship with her husband of 15 years, Dave Heller, the song describes the richness experienced in lasting relationship versus the temporary affection often chased in popular movies and music of today. To listen to "It'll Be Alright," click here.

"I love romantic movies. The funny thing about them is they end right when the characters finally get together. The happy ending of the movie is very beginning of the relationship, and as a viewer it leaves me feeling all the feels," said Heller. "At the beginning of every relationship, the feelings of infatuation are front and center, and all we want to do is cuddle or daydream about cuddling. Truly loving someone means being willing to stick around and work on the relationship even when you don’t feel like it."

"It'll Be Alright" follows the release "Big Love, Small Moments," focusing on embracing the beauty in every moment big or small. The song has already been added to 27 Spotify curated playlists, garnering over 271 thousand streams on Spotify alone since its release. The complementing music video has continued to impact fans, receiving an outpouring of support on social media. Heller began releasing monthly singles in Apr. 2017 that together have amassed over 8.5 million combined streams to date. The songstress will continue to announce a brand-new song on the first Friday of each month in 2019.

JJ Heller’s latest, I Dream Of You (Vol. II) is available now. Appealing to parent and child alike, the stirring 15-song collection of timeless covers and lullabies is comprised of songs from the 50’s through today including favorites like “Here Comes the Sun,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Edelweiss” and more, along with three brand-new originals. Birthed out of Heller’s own desire as a mother of two came I Dream Of You (Vol. II), medicinal music that crosses generational boundaries, with messages of truth, hope and love woven throughout each track.

To listen to I Dream of You (Vol. II) click HERE.

About JJ Heller:

For over 15 years, Nashville-based independent singer/songwriter JJ Heller has traveled the country sharing music full-time with her husband, Dave Heller, who also co-writes, plays guitar, and provides witty banter from the stage. Her songs have been featured on national television, international advertising campaigns, and radio stations across the world.

On Nov. 02, Heller released her tenth full-length studio album, I Dream of You (Volume II), a 15-track compilation including 12 of Heller's favorite cover songs from the 1950’s through today alongside three brand-new originals.

When she released her first I Dream of You album in 2014, now one of her most-streamed albums, Heller had no idea how significantly it would shape her career. At the time, the mother of two small girls desired to create soothing love songs with a simple message of devotion from a parent to a child. After listeners began sharing stories of how the songs played an integral role in their family’s bedtime routines, car rides, or hospital visits, Heller began donating the album to hospitals, adoption agencies, and families of young children. The album has since been donated to over 100,000 families.

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Passion’s Follow You Anywhere Hits Shelves Today

February 1, 2019

Record Setting Streams Accompany Digital Release

"... Powerful... Bold Proclamations..." RELEVANT

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2019) – Passion’s latest album Follow You Anywhere is available in physical retailers today. The 10-track collection garnered 2.6 million streams within the first week of its digital release, setting a new record for both Passion and sixstepsrecords. The earlier digital drop coincided with Passion 2019 with nearly 40,000 people in attendance. In addition to the trio, Crowder and Sean Curran are also featured on Follow You Anywhere. Continuing to take the music to new audiences, Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone are currently featured at “Worship Together 2019” - a Nashville-based gathering of worship leaders, pastors, musicians, creatives and more.

From L to R: Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, Brett Younker

RELEVANT Podcast was the first to speak with Stanfill following the release of Follow You Anywhere. Click here to hear their conversation about the origins of standout tracks from the record. Music beats have applauded the efforts labeling it “a track list full of honest and heartfelt songs" and “really great songs here that are well worth spending some time on.” The lead single, “Follow You Anywhere,” will hit radio next month.

The crop of songs is a longstanding yield for the Passion gatherings created for thousands of 18 to 25 year-olds. This year’s gathering united young adults from across the globe, filling arenas in Atlanta, Dallas and Washington, D.C. Follow You Anywhere marks the first time a Passion record has been recorded at the conference's home base, Passion City Church

Download or stream Follow You Anywhere here.

Follow You Anywhere Tracklisting:

1. Welcome The Healer (feat. Sean Curran)

2. Lift Up Jesus (feat. Brett Younker)

3. Behold The Lamb (feat. Kristian Stanfill)

4. Follow You Anywhere (feat. Kristian Stanfill)

5. Fade Away (feat. Melodie Malone)

6. Hundred Miles (feat. Crowder)

7. More To Come (feat. Kristian Stanfill)

8. Bigger Than I Thought (feat. Sean Curran)

9. It Is Finished (feat. Melodie Malone)

10. Yet Will I Praise You (feat. Crowder)

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 over 2 million units sold (SEA) 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 have become timeless staples in the Church. The four-time GMA Dove Award winners have had nine 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. Their latest, Follow You Anywhere, is available now.

About sixstepsrecords:

Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Crowder (I Know A Ghost) and Passion (Follow You Anywhere). 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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UNPLANNED Premieres In US Theaters March 29, 2019

January 31, 2019

Former Abortion Industry Worker and Planned Parenthood Employee of the Year Turns Whistleblower to Abortion Giant After Assisting in an Ultra-Sound Guided Abortion Procedure

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2019) - UNPLANNED: THE TRUE STORY OF ABBY JOHNSON - in theaters nationwide March 29, 2019 - is the dramatic account of a former Planned Parenthood superstar. Johnson was one of their greatest allies as the youngest director of a clinic in the nation, until she walked out after assisting in an abortion of a 13-week-old fetus.

Abby worked for the abortion industry for eight years and was awarded the 2008 Employee of the Year at Planned Parenthood. She became a national headline when she walked out and even though Planned Parenthood tried to silence her, no court found their arguments credible.

“I thought I was helping women,” said Abby Johnson, founder and director of And Then There Were None, the only group in the country that helps abortion workers exit the industry and find them new jobs. “But I was doing more harm than good. It wasn’t until I saw a child fight for its life that my world came crashing down and I understood the enormity of my actions. I had to leave. No one will be able to walk away after seeing this movie and say ‘I didn’t know.’”

During her time as director of Planned Parenthood in Bryan, Texas, Abby facilitated over 22,000 abortions. Since leaving, she has helped nearly 500 former abortion workers, including seven doctors, leave their jobs and find fulfilling careers outside of the abortion industry.

Bringing to life this powerful real-life story of redemption and love, UNPLANNED stars Ashley Bratcher (War Room, 90 Minutes In Heaven) as Johnson; Brooks Ryan as her husband, Doug; Robia Scott (CSI, Buffy The Vampire Slayer) as Abby’s superior at Planned Parenthood; Emma Elle Roberts (Hunger Games:Mocking Jay, I Am Not Ashamed) as Marilisa Carney, Kaiser Johnson (Little Boy, Vampire Diaries, Sleepy Hollow); and Jared Lotz (Of Little Convenience, Thanksgiving) as Shawn Carney.

Actress Ashley Bratcher was nearly aborted by her own mother, which she didn’t find out until filming began. “I was born for this role,” said Bratcher.

Written, produced and directed by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, (God’s Not Dead, God's Not Dead 2, Do You Believe) and produced by Daryl Lefever (I Can Only Imagine), UNPLANNED puts the story of Abby Johnson, the most prominent defector from the abortion industry, on the big screen at a time when the life issue is hanging in the balance amidst a divided political landscape.

“This is the most important movie anyone will ever see on the most controversial issue of our time,” said Solomon and Konzelman. “When UNPLANNED comes to theaters, this movie will make abortion unpopular.”

With nearly one million abortions that take place each year in the United States, and public opinion evenly split on the topic, UNPLANNED shows what life is like on both sides of the fence.

For more information on UNPLANNED, visit www.unplanned.com.

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SWITCHFOOT’s Native Tongue Makes Impressive Chart Debut

January 29, 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 29, 2019) – Momentum continues for SWITCHFOOT as fans and critics resonate with the GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band's message of love and positivity in their new album Native Tongue. The 14-song collection, released January 18 via Fantasy Records, debuted in the Top Ten on multiple Billboard, Amazon and iTunes charts.

Native Tongue secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart while also landing at No. 2 on Current Rock Albums, No. 3 on Current Alternative Albums, No. 6 on Top Current Albums and Current Digital Albums, No. 22 on Vinyl Albums and No. 41 on Top 200.

The band's 11th studio album also charted No. 1 on Amazon's Best Sellers in Alternative Rock, No. 6 on Best Sellers in Digital Albums and No. 20 on Best Sellers CDs & Vinyl as well as No. 2 on iTunes Top Albums Alternative and No. 5 on Top Albums All-Genre chart.

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Watch the NATIVE TONGUE album trailer HERE

Reviews for the project, recorded primarily at Melody League Studios in the band's hometown of San Diego, are continuing to roll in with more critics raving:

“It feels like the band is having fun, swinging progressively along on bombastic booms and stopping on a dime to give way to plunking piano keys and snapping fingers. George Martin would be proud.”

- Doug Van Pelt, HM Magazine

“Written in the band’s hometown of San Diego, the record is a radical reinvention of SWITCHFOOT's established sound."

- David James Young, Mixdown Mag

“SWITCHFOOT continues to release tracks that emanate its familiar rock sound, but even its newer, softer tunes encompass something everyone can love.”

- Bre Offenberger, The Post Athens

"Native Tongue shows SWITCHFOOT once again channeling their multi-faceted rock sound to give different songs different flavors."

- Sam Mendez, Ultimate Guitar

"It's classic SWITCHFOOT from top to bottom, but has enough new ideas sprinkled in to keep the listener coming back for more."

- John Hisel, New Release Today

The North American leg of SWITCHFOOT's Native Tongue Tour kicks off February 14th in Asheville, N.C. (Full list of dates below). Colony House and Tyson Motsenbocker will join the band as supporting acts.

"We are very excited to go out on tour. I can't wait to play these songs live for people. There will be a lot of guitar solos. The songs were written with the communal experience that we love," shared SWITCHFOOT Frontman Jon Foreman in a Digital Journal interview with Markos Papadatos.

Keep up with SWITCHFOOT on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and visit SWITCHFOOT.com.

Native Tongue Track List:

1. Let It Happen

2. Native Tongue

3. All I Need

4. Voices

5. Dig New Streams

6. Joy Invincible

7. Prodigal Soul

8. The Hardest Art (Feat. Kaela Sinclair)

9. Wonderful Feeling

10. Take My Fire

11. The Strength To Let Go

12. Oxygen

13. We're Gonna Be Alright

14. You're The One I Want

Native Tongue Tour Dates:

Feb. 14 The Orange Peel - Asheville, N.C.

Feb. 15 The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, Tenn.

Feb. 16 Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga.

Feb. 17 Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, Tenn.

Feb. 19 The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, Md.

Feb. 20 The Fillmore - Philadelphia, Pa.

Feb. 22 Wellmont Theater - Montclair, N.J.

Feb. 23 The Paramount - Huntington, N.Y.

Feb. 24 House of Blues - Boston, Mass.

Feb. 27 Carnegie Music Hall - Munhall, Penn.

Feb. 28 Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, Ontario

March 01 House of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio

March 02 20 Monroe Live - Grand Rapids, Mich.

March 03 The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, Mich.

March 05 The Pageant - Saint Louis, Mo.

March 06 Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - Indianapolis, Ind.

March 08 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 09 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 10 The Sylvee - Madison, Wis.

March 14 Club Brady - Tulsa, Okla.

March 15 House of Blues - Dallas, Texas

March 16 House of Blues - Houston, Texas

March 18 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater - Austin, Texas

March 19 Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, Texas

March 21 Iron City - Birmingham, Ala.

March 22 The RITZ Ybor - Tampa, Fla.

March 23 House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

March 24 Revolution - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

March 27 State Theatre - Minneapolis, Minn.

March 28 Sokol Auditorium - Omaha, Neb.

March 29 Uptown Theater - Kansas City, Mo.

March 30 Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, Colo.

March 31 The Depot - Salt Lake City, Utah

April 03 Rialto Theatre - Tucson, Ariz.

April 04 The Van Buren - Phoenix, Ariz.

April 05 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, Calif.

April 06 Arlington Theatre - Santa Barbara, Calif.

April 07 Warfield Theater - San Francisco, Calif.

April 09 McDonald Theatre - Eugene, Ore.

April 10 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, Ore.

April 11 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 12 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 13 Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, British Columbia

About SWITCHFOOT:

SWITCHFOOT has been unearthing all manner of musical gems since their 1997 debut The Legend of Chin, steadily expanding their global fan base and critical reputation through such releases as New Way to Be Human (1999), Learning to Breathe (2000), the multi-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown (2003), Nothing Is Sound (2005), Oh! Gravity (2006), the GRAMMY® award-winning Hello Hurricane (2009), Vice Verses (2011), Fading West (2014) and Where The Light Shines Through (2016). Fading West doubled as the soundtrack to the band's documentary of the same name. Along the way, SWITCHFOOT established itself as a world-class live act with a series of sold-out world tours, while racking up a string of radio hits, including "Meant to Live," "Dare You to Move," "Stars" and "Mess of Me." Beyond their career achievements, SWITCHFOOT has been active in a variety of philanthropic efforts, raising over two million dollars to aid kids in their community through the band’s own Bro-Am foundation and their annual Bro-Am Beach Fest, a benefit surf contest and concert that’s held every summer in Encinitas, CA. They've also maintained a deep commitment to a variety of humanitarian causes, lending their support to such worthy organizations as DATA, the ONE Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, Food for the Hungry, CURE and To Write Love on Her Arms. SWITCHFOOT's new album Native Tongue, released via Fantasy Records, is available now.

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Bethel Music Delivers VICTORY Today

January 25, 2019

Rising Radio Hit “Stand In Your Love” Included On 14 Song Album

"VICTORY Tour" Kicks Off Next Month; Finds Collective Touring Together For First Time In Over A Year

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 25, 2019) – Marking the first Bethel Music Collective release in two years, VICTORY is available today. The 14 track collection stems from the personal journeys of Bethel Music, including miracles, a raging wildfire, a joy-filled adoption and battles with anxiety, fear and health. Josh Baldwin, Cory Asbury, Jonathan & Melissa Helser, Bethany Wohrle, Sean Feucht, Emmy Rose, Brian & Jenn Johnson, Kalley Heiligenthal, Paul & Hannah McClure and Hunter GK Thompson are found on VICTORY alongside friends including Molly Skaggs, Daniel Bashta & Harvest.

“Stand In Your Love” from Josh Baldwin is proving to be a progressing radio hit. The track found on VICTORY is currently No. 5 at AC Indicator, No. 7 at AC Monitored and No. 7 at Christian Airplay.

Live video versions of “Victory is Yours,” “Ain’t No Grave,” “Goodness Of God” and “Raise A Hallelujah” were made available preceding VICTORY’s debut. Speaking to the personal nature of the music, the Helser-helmed "Raise A Hallelujah" was birthed out of the miraculous story of now three-year-old Jaxon, the son of Bethel Music CEO Joel Taylor. “'Raise A Hallelujah’ was written in the middle of our community praying for our friend's little boy Jaxon as he was fighting for his life in the hospital,” explains Helser. “The reports from the doctors were very bleak and it seemed like Jaxon may not live, but in the middle of the storm, we began to sing our hallelujah louder than the unbelief. We watched a miracle happen as heaven came and filled Jaxon’s body with life and he was raised from his hospital bed.”

For the first time in over a year, Bethel Music is hitting the road for an extended “VICTORY Tour” with Tasha Cobbs and Housefires next month. The initial two month trek will visit Miami, Austin, Vancouver, Los Angeles and more. The fall run will visit Chicago, Nashville, Brooklyn and other markets. Tickets are available at bethelmusic.com/victory-tour.

Bethel Music’s annual “Heaven Come Conference” will embark to both Los Angeles (May 23-25) and Dallas (Aug. 29-31). For more information, click here.

Click here to experience Bethel Music’s VICTORY.

VICTORY Tracklisting:

1. Raise a Hallelujah

2. Goodness Of God

3. Ain’t No Grave

4. Stand In Your Love

5. Victory Is Yours

6. There Is A Name

7. Promises Never Fail

8. Praise Is The Highway

9. Drenched In Love

10. Every Crown

11. How Great A King

12. Christ Is Risen

13. Living Hope

14. Endless Alleluia

About Bethel Music:

Bethel Music is a worship ministry that formed as an organic extension of Bethel Church in Redding, CA. In less than 10 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, Amanda Lindsey Cook, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, Hunter GK Thompson, Paul and Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, Josh Baldwin, Cory Asbury, Kristene DiMarco and Sean Feucht. Together these artists have seven acclaimed albums that all went to the top of Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, in addition to a GRAMMY® nomination, seven 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 proceeded by Starlight, Bethel Music's first full-length album recorded live on tour, and among their latest to top the chart. Victory, their awaited latest, is available now.

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 Music'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.

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Francesca Battistelli to Bring "The Own It Tour" to Top Markets This Spring with Premier Productions

January 24, 2019

Denver, Houston, Portland, Seattle and More

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 24, 2019) - Francesca Battistelli has announced "The Own It Tour," named after the multi-award winning artist's latest critically acclaimed release. This March and April, the tour will hit top markets across the country including Denver, Houston, Portland, Seattle and more. Promoted by Premier Productions and produced by Sometimes Savvy Management, the tour features special guests Stars Go Dim and Elle Limebear.

“The songs on this album Own It are so empowering. It meant so much to finally get to share them when the album was released, but there is something even more special about getting to experience them live together," said Battistelli. "To truly own your identity in Christ is so important, and I’m excited to invite people into that with me. It’s going to be an amazing tour!”

Battistelli will be performing songs from her latest release, Own It, along with many of her previous hits and fan favorites. It will be a night to listen, interact, and worship. Tickets for "The Own It Tour" are available nationwide on Jan. 29. For more info go to https://francescamusic.com/ or https://www.premierproductions.com/.

"The Own It Tour"

*all dates subject to change, artists may vary by date

March

21 – Washington, DC

22 – Akron, OH

23 – Lexington, KY

24 – Holland, MI

28 – Baton Rouge, LA

29 – Houston, TX

April

1 – Joplin, MO

4 – Denver, CO

6 – Portland, OR

7 – Seattle, WA

11 – Castro Valley, CA

12 – Riverside, CA

13 – Phoenix, AZ

14 – Tucson, AZ

About Francesca Battistelli:

GRAMMY® award-winning artist Francesca Battistelli began writing and performing original songs at age 15. A childhood immersed in art, music, dance and theatre prepared her for a future career on the stage. Since her 2008 Gold-certified debut, My Paper Heart, Battistelli has propelled three consecutive studio projects to the top of Billboard’s Christian Albums chart and notched seven No. 1 radio singles, including multi-format, 15-week chart-topper “Holy Spirit.” The wife and mother of four has appeared on Good Morning America and FOX & Friends and has seen her music placed in a variety of high-profile films and television shows. In addition to one GRAMMY® win and four career GRAMMY® nominations, Battistelli has garnered a Billboard Music Award nod, two K-LOVE Fan Awards and six Dove Awards, including being named the Gospel Music Association’s Artist of the Year, a Gold album and three certified Gold singles. With total on-demand streams exceeding 300 million, YouTube views of over 65 million, and total consumption over 2 million, the singer/songwriter continues to be one of the strongest voices in Christian music.

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Bethel Music and Jeff Roberts & Associates Announce Partnership Furthering Touring Arm of Bethel Music

January 22, 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2019) – Industry powerhouses Bethel Music and Jeff Roberts & Associates (JRA) are partnering to support the extensive touring efforts of Bethel Music. The collective of artists that form Bethel Music have been taking their music across the U.S. and around the world, including a recent trek in the UK. JRA has been serving artists for 33 years, including notables like Casting Crowns, for KING & COUNTRY, Matt Maher, Skillet and more. The collaboration will continue the forward touring momentum with each group.

"JRA has long admired the amazing things happening with Bethel Music and all of their leaders,” shares Jeff Roberts, President of JRA. “We are beyond excited to now be able to partner with and represent them as we strive to expand what they are doing globally to impact the world.”

Amongst the roster JRA will represent from the Bethel Music family is Brian and Jenn Johnson, Cory Asbury, Josh Baldwin, Kalley Heiligenthal, Paul and Hannah McClure, Kristene DiMarco, Hunter Thompson, Sean Feucht, Bethany Wohrle and Emmy Rose. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to becoming a global outreach of resonating songwriters, worship leaders and music.

"Over the years we've built a relationship with the Jeff Roberts Agency through many of their amazing artists they represent," shares Bethel Music CEO Joel Taylor. "We have felt the way they've cared for them like family, and now we're excited to be a part of that family.”

About Bethel Music:

About Jeff Roberts & Associates:

Jeff Roberts & Associates is a Christian music booking agency celebrating over 33 years in ministry-driven artist representation. The organization represents Christian music artists who are dedicated to using their platform and talent to reach communities all over the world for Christ. JRA has grown to become a full-service booking agency with over 85 years of combined experience representing some of the industry's top-recognized artists. Active in all areas of the live Christian performance arena, JRA services thousands of events per year including: churches, youth conventions, conferences, colleges, festivals, fairs and amusement parks, with both Christian and mainstream promoters across the United States and internationally. For more information, visit www.JeffRoberts.com.

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Phil Wickham Unveils Intimate Living Hope (The House Sessions), Available Now

January 18, 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) – With the fall release of his critically lauded Living Hope, named "Worship Album of the Year" (New Release Today), Phil Wickham has unveiled Living Hope (The House Sessions), available now. Recorded live in an intimate setting, Living Hope (The House Sessions) invites listeners into a meaningful, visceral time of worship.

Wickham has also released a video today for “Great Things // King of My Heart," coinciding with the project's opening two tracks. The nine-song collection also includes the standout tracks "Living Hope" and "Till I Found You." Both resonating songs have continued to impact the church as well as Christian radio while garnering over 27 million combined streams. These songs and more have been featured in key playlists including Apple Music’s Praise & Worship, Spotify’s Soft Pop Hits and and Amazon’s Fresh Christian.

"It was such a special day a few months back to come together with friends to worship and create these songs. We crowded together in a small room and reocorded live, stripped-down versions of nine tracks off of Living Hope," said Wickham. "Many of the songs were written with my local church in mind and they have since become a regular part of our gatherings. With Living Hope (The House Sessions) we wanted to capture the raw heart of why these songs were written. I’m excited to get to share them with everyone, and I hope and pray they are a blessing to whoever wants to listen."

Track Listing for Living Hope (The House Sessions)

1. Intro (King Of My Heart)

2. Great Things

3. Living Hope

4. Anthem

5. Song In My Soul

6. How Great Is Your Love

7. Till I Found You

8. Wild River

9. Christ Has Risen

Living Hope (The House Sessions) is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play.

About Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham is, at his core, a humble and sincere artist who writes songs and worships God using the medium of music. It is with that brush that he paints images of a loving and creative God across the canvases of listeners’ hearts and minds. The evidence of this gift has been apparent on all of his critically acclaimed efforts: Phil Wickham (2006), Cannons (2007), Heaven & Earth (2009), Response (2011), The Ascension (2013) and Children Of God (2016). His RIAA platinum certified single “This Is Amazing Grace” gave Wickham his first career No. 1, holding the top spot on Billboard’s National Christian Audience Chart for 13 consecutive weeks. The honors continued as the single was named Billboard’s 2014 No. 1 Christian Airplay Song of the year and BMI's 2015 Christian Song of the Year. In addition to its success at radio, the song has become a beloved anthem in the modern church, increasing Wickham’s recognition as a gifted artist and songwriter with a true heart of worship. Living Hope along with Living Hope (The House Sessions) are available now.

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SWITCHFOOT’s Native Tongue Available Now

January 18, 2019

Native Tongue Tour Kicks Off February 14

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2019) – GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band SWITCHFOOT releases their 11th full-length album, Native Tongue, today via Fantasy Records. Throughout 2019, SWITCHFOOT will take the project's message of love and hope to their multitude of fans on the North American leg of their Native Tongue Tour, which kicks off February 14th in Asheville, N.C. (Full list of dates below).

“These are polarizing times, where the loudest voice is often the voice of anger or fear. This album is an attempt to sing that hope into life. To bring a group of diverse songs under one common banner. Hatred is not your native language. Love is your Native Tongue.”

– Jon Foreman

Get NATIVE TONGUE HERE

Watch the NATIVE TONGUE album trailer HERE

SWITCHFOOT celebrated release week with Billboard and TMZ Live sessions and an intimate album release party at the Microsoft Lounge in Culver City, Calif. The band also taped an episode of The Good Life Podcast with Stevie & Sazan as well as a performance for the nationally-televised daytime talk show “Home & Family” that airs today at 10a/9c on The Hallmark Channel (repeats Jan. 21 at 12p/11c).

Photo Credit: Casey Rodgers, AP

SWITCHFOOT with Lindsey Stirling at Album Release Party at Microsoft Lounge in Culver City, CA

Reviews are rolling in for the 14-song project, recorded primarily at Melody League Studios in the band's hometown of San Diego, with critics raving:

"From the jamboree in 'Dig New Streams' to the angsty 'Take My Fire,' Native Tongue is music for the thinkers. With complex layers that almost sound like film scores and the diversity of sound throughout, this record takes it back to how it all began for the band."

- Tara Shea, Cryptic Rock

“It’s remarkable just how universal and well understood Native Tongue is. Two decades plus and boasting 11 studio albums, the long and short of it is SWITCHFOOT are criminally underrated.”

- Anna Rose, Hysteria Mag

“This album feels like a triumph in the face of the adversity that life often presents, a treat to the ears that is delivered sweetly but with the just amount to avoid it becoming sickly.”

- Brad Biddlecombe, Alt Corner

“Native Tongue (Fantasy Records) features SWITCHFOOT trying on a few rarely

utilized musical flavors."

- Dan MacIntosh, California Rocker

“For album No. 11, SWITCHFOOT has moved away from their native tongue of California-styled hard rock to explore more musical languages, in terms of sounds and sub-genres.”

- Timothy Yap, Hallels

In a Paste Magazine exclusive, the multi-platinum selling rock band put an end to their brief 2017 hiatus with the announcement of Native Tongue and the Native Tongue Tour with supporting acts Colony House and Tyson Motsenbocker. The announcement also revealed the release of the album's title track, which "delivers strong, raspy vocals; pulsing drums; and a bass-bending beat that sounds contemporary and classic all at once" (PluggedIn/Kristin Smith) and accompanying music video.

Throughout the months leading up to the album's highly-anticipated street date, SWITCHFOOT released additional instant grat tracks and YouTube Premieres for "Voices" and "All I Need." The music video for the final instant grat track, "Let It Happen," which celebrates the brotherhood of the GRAMMY® award-winning rock band with footage from their 20-plus year career," premiered in a Billboard feature with Jon Foreman.

Keep up with SWITCHFOOT on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and SWITCHFOOT.com.

Native Tongue Track List:

1. Let It Happen

2. Native Tongue

3. All I Need

4. Voices

5. Dig New Streams

6. Joy Invincible

7. Prodigal Soul

8. The Hardest Art (Feat. Kaela Sinclair)

9. Wonderful Feeling

10. Take My Fire

11. The Strength To Let Go

12. Oxygen

13. We're Gonna Be Alright

14. You're The One I Want

Native Tongue Tour Dates:

Feb. 14 The Orange Peel - Asheville, N.C.

Feb. 15 The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, Tenn.

Feb. 16 Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga.

Feb. 17 Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, Tenn.

Feb. 19 The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, Md.

Feb. 20 The Fillmore - Philadelphia, Pa.

Feb. 22 Wellmont Theater - Montclair, N.J.

Feb. 23 The Paramount - Huntington, N.Y.

Feb. 24 House of Blues - Boston, Mass.

Feb. 27 Carnegie Music Hall - Munhall, Penn.

Feb. 28 Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, Ontario

March 01 House of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio

March 02 20 Monroe Live - Grand Rapids, Mich.

March 03 The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, Mich.

March 05 The Pageant - Saint Louis, Mo.

March 06 Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - Indianapolis, Ind.

March 08 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 09 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 10 The Sylvee - Madison, Wis.

March 13 New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, Tenn.

March 14 Club Brady - Tulsa, Okla.

March 15 House of Blues - Dallas, Texas

March 16 House of Blues - Houston, Texas

March 18 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater - Austin, Texas

March 19 Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, Texas

March 21 Iron City - Birmingham, Ala.

March 22 The RITZ Ybor - Tampa, Fla.

March 23 House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

March 24 Revolution - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

March 27 State Theatre - Minneapolis, Minn.

March 28 Sokol Auditorium - Omaha, Neb.

March 29 Uptown Theater - Kansas City, Mo.

March 30 Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, Colo.

March 31 The Depot - Salt Lake City, Utah

April 03 Rialto Theatre - Tucson, Ariz.

April 04 The Van Buren - Phoenix, Ariz.

April 05 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, Calif.

April 06 Arlington Theatre - Santa Barbara, Calif.

April 07 Warfield Theater - San Francisco, Calif.

April 09 McDonald Theatre - Eugene, Ore.

April 10 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, Ore.

April 11 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 12 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 13 Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, British Columbia

About SWITCHFOOT:

SWITCHFOOT has been unearthing all manner of musical gems since their 1997 debut The Legend of Chin, steadily expanding their global fan base and critical reputation through such releases as New Way to Be Human (1999), Learning to Breathe (2000), the multi-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown (2003), Nothing Is Sound (2005), Oh! Gravity (2006), the GRAMMY® award-winning Hello Hurricane (2009), Vice Verses (2011), Fading West (2014) and Where The Light Shines Through (2016). Fading West doubled as the soundtrack to the band's documentary of the same name. Along the way, SWITCHFOOT established itself as a world-class live act with a series of sold-out world tours, while racking up a string of radio hits, including "Meant to Live," "Dare You to Move," "Stars" and "Mess of Me." Beyond their career achievements, SWITCHFOOT has been active in a variety of philanthropic efforts, raising over two million dollars to aid kids in their community through the band’s own Bro-Am foundation and their annual Bro-Am Beach Fest, a benefit surf contest and concert that’s held every summer in Encinitas, CA. They've also maintained a deep commitment to a variety of humanitarian causes, lending their support to such worthy organizations as DATA, the ONE Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, Food for the Hungry, CURE and To Write Love on Her Arms. SWITCHFOOT's new album Native Tongue, released via Fantasy Records, is available now.

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Inspired Songstress JJ Heller Creates Music as Medicine for Parent and Child Alike in I Dream Of You (Vol. II) Available Now

January 10, 2019

Heller to Release New Music Monthly, Kicking off New Year with Latest Single "Big Love, Small Moments"

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2019) – JJ Heller’s latest, I Dream Of You (Vol. II) is available now. Appealing to parent and child alike, the stirring 15-song collection of timeless covers and lullabies is comprised of songs from the 50’s through today including favorites like “Here Comes the Sun,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Edelweiss” and more, along with three brand-new originals. Birthed out of Heller’s own desire as a mother of two came I Dream Of You (Vol. II), medicinal music that crosses generational boundaries, with messages of truth, hope and love woven throughout each track.

“As a mom, I know how important it is to find moments of peace throughout the day," said Heller. "My hope is that this album can be a calming gift to children and parents alike!"

Pop singer Christina Perri, set to release her own lullabies record this Jan., shared her enthusiasm for Heller's project on Instagram, sharing "I stumbled upon [JJ's] lullaby album and I love it so much! So many favorites on there! Beautiful work." Additionally, fans have shown an outpouring of response, taking to social media to share how Heller's latest record has encouraged them.

"It is so soothing and so many of the songs bring back sweet memories."

- @smithfamilyva

"[JJ's] new lullaby album has been one of the only sure ways to get our 3-month old to sleep, which has been an IMMEASURABLE blessing! My husband and I sure don't mind streaming it while we drift off too!'"- @wecanallbebright71.

"[I Dream of You (Vol. II)] has been a source of comfort as my family and I are evacuated due to the Camp Fire in Butte County California." - @ashleywarner105

"Our family loves this album! It calms both of the kids down and is part of bedtime routine!" - @mebriscoe3

"Your version, of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' carried me to the precious place in my past where the song brought such joy and peace. [JJ] sang that song as a mother. I heard my mother in her voice. Suddenly I was safe and peaceful again after all these years." - Anne, Manteca, CA

"Your music is such an encouragement and a blessing to me as a Mom! This new album is no exception. So beautifully done." - @catherineguz

"My son was born premature. Nights can feel so bleak - but everything will be brighter in the morning. We are still at the NICU and play your album several times a day. What a great gift it has been to us." - @j_bell_14

On the heels her latest album, Heller has announced she will be releasing a brand-new song on the first Friday of each month in 2019, kicking off the new year with the unveiling of her latest single,"Big Love, Small Moments." The song has already been added to 19 Spotify playlists, garnering over 50,000 streams since its release last Friday. To listen to "Big Love, Small Moments" click HERE.

"'Big Love, Small Moments' is about embracing the beauty in every moment, big or small. I love love this song and I hope you will too," said Heller.

To listen to I Dream of You (Vol. II) click HERE.

About JJ Heller:

On Nov. 02, Heller released her tenth full-length studio album, I Dream of You (Volume II), a 15-track compilation including 12 of Heller's favorite cover songs from the 1950’s through today alongside three brand-new originals.

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Website: https://www.jjheller.com/

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Chris Tomlin with Awakening Events Announce Once in a Lifetime Worship Nights in Israel, A Journey Through The Holy Land

December 19, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2018) – Chris Tomlin alongside Awakening Events have unveiled Worship Nights in Israel. A journey through the Holy Land, the eight day sojourn will travel to Galilee, The Dead Sea, Nazareth, Capernum, Mount of Beatutudes, Garden Tomb and more, visiting numerous biblical and historical sites. The once in a lifetime trip will take place June 20-27, 2019, offering a chance to experience the places where Jesus walked along with times to gather and reflect through worship led by multi-platinum selling artist, Chris Tomlin.

"Something extraordinary happened when God's people gathered to worship him. It was more than just singing—it was a declaration, a proclamation, and a time for the people to fully embody praise to God for who he is and what he has done," said Tomlin. "I would love for you to join me and others as we experience this first hand in Israel, in the very places where Jesus himself walked."

Worship Nights in Israel is produced by Awakening Events and PREMIER Vacations and Events. Two varying levels of packages are being offered now for the special trip. All guests will receive Tomlin's latest release, Holy Roar, plus, a signed copy of his book of the same name. For booking and more information, visit Christomlin.com/israel or worshipnightsinisrael.com.

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About Chris Tomlin:

Chris Tomlin is one of the most heralded singer-songwriters in the world who has amassed an impressive body of work. With 12 albums, 16 #1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® and an American Music Award, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a BMI Songwriter of the Year Award with two platinum and five gold albums to his credit and 8 million albums sold, Chris is among the most recognized and influential artists in any genre of music known around the world. It is estimated each week 20-30 million people sing one of his songs in worship. He was recently recognized as the first Christian artist to reach the Billion streams threshold on PANDORA and was presented with their BILLIONAIRE award with over 1.8 Billion lifetime spins, averaging 4.5 million streams per week. In another career milestone Chris became one of only four artists ever to receive the Sound Exchange Digital Radio Award for over 1 Billion digital radio streams, others include Justin Timberlake, Pitbull and Garth Brooks. Chris’ concert tours have sold-out venues in major cities including New York City’s Madison Square Garden, The Forum in Los Angeles, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Red Rocks in Denver, among others. This spring, Chris launched his own imprint record label, Bowyer & Bow, in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group.

About Awakening Events:

Awakening Events produces over 225 Contemporary Christian concerts and events nationwide in America and is consistently ranked in Pollstar's "Worldwide - Top 50 Promoter" list each year, reaching as high as 9th in North America, and top 20 in the world. For more info and a schedule of upcoming events visit: www.AwakeningEvents.com.

About PREMIER Vacations and Events:

PREMIER Vacations and Events has delivered the best in family-friendly vacations and events for nearly two decades. Best known for exciting theme cruises, PREMIER has produced The K-LOVE Cruise, The Duck Commander Cruise, Sailing with the Scott’s from HGTV’s Property Brothers and The Jesus Freak Cruise – just to name a few. Land-based vacations and events are another specialty for PREMIER with notable events that include Illuminate at Disney World, The Hillsong Holy Land Experience, and other Israel tours. premiercruises.com

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SWITCHFOOT Releases Instant Grat Track "All I Need" From New Album Native Tongue

December 18, 2018

"All I Need" Music Video Released

Through YouTube Premieres

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2018) – As anticipation rises for SWITCHFOOT's forthcoming album Native Tongue, the GRAMMY® award-winning rock band releases the third instant grat track, "All I Need," to fans who pre-order the album. Fans can also check out the music video for the inspiring anthem, which features footage from the band's hometown of San Diego and recent trip to India, HERE.

"All I Need" was written by SWITCHFOOT's Jon and Tim Foreman for Native Tongue, the platinum-selling band's 11th full-length album, set for release on January 18 via Fantasy Records. Previously released instant grat tracks include the title-track "Native Tongue" and "Voices," written by The Foreman Brothers, Brent Kutzle, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic and Tyler Spry. SWITCHFOOT debuted the accompanying music videos for "Native Tongue" and "Voices" through YouTube Premieres as well.

"Not every day is filled with hope. On my darker days, I read about the latest atrocity and I have a hard time believing in goodness. But then I look up at the stars or into my infant son’s eyes, and I’m reminded of a much larger story than myself. I’m reminded of how small I am, and how even my own perspective is limited. I laugh out-loud, as a thought comes into my head: what I believe about my creator (wrong or right), means infinitely less than what my creator thinks of me. In this perspective, the meaning of life no longer hangs on the question: ‘Do I believe in a God of love?’ The question is this: ‘Tell me love, do you believe in me?’” expressed Jon Foreman.

PRE-ORDER NATIVE TONGUE HERE.

SWITCHFOOT also announced the North American leg of the Native Tongue Tour, which kicks off in Asheville, N.C. on February 14. (Full list of dates below.) Colony House and Tyson Motsenbocker will join SWITCHFOOT as supporting acts. Tickets on sale now. Click HERE for more information.

In the midst of an impressive career spanning more than 20 years, Native Tongue is an inspired work of insight and passion from a band that continues to find strength in our differences and hope in what binds us. The 14-song project, recorded primarily at Melody League Studios in the band's hometown of San Diego, Calif., includes a wide array of music from the hard-hitting anthemic title-track to more reflective songs such as "Prodigal Soul," "Joy Invincible," and "Voices." The band interlaces empathy and introspection, urging us to "use our lungs for love and not the shadows." Native Tongue also features a moving collaboration with Kaela Sinclair on "The Hardest Art."

Keep up with SWITCHFOOT on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and SWITCHFOOT.com.

Native Tongue Track List:

1. Let It Happen

2. Native Tongue

3. All I Need

4. Voices

5. Dig New Streams

6. Joy Invincible

7. Prodigal Soul

8. The Hardest Art (Feat. Kaela Sinclair)

9. Wonderful Feeling

10. Take My Fire

11. The Strength To Let Go

12. Oxygen

13. We're Gonna Be Alright

14. You're The One I Want

Native Tongue Tour Dates:

Feb. 14 The Orange Peel - Asheville, N.C.

Feb. 15 The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, Tenn.

Feb. 16 Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga.

Feb. 17 Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, Tenn.

Feb. 19 The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, Md.

Feb. 20 The Fillmore - Philadelphia, Pa.

Feb. 22 Wellmont Theater - Montclair, N.J.

Feb. 23 The Paramount - Huntington, N.Y.

Feb. 24 House of Blues - Boston, Mass.

Feb. 27 Carnegie Music Hall - Munhall, Penn.

Feb. 28 Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, Ontario

March 01 House of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio

March 02 20 Monroe Live - Grand Rapids, Mich.

March 03 The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, Mich.

March 05 The Pageant - Saint Louis, Mo.

March 06 Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - Indianapolis, Ind.

March 08 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 09 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 10 The Sylvee - Madison, Wis.

March 13 New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, Tenn.

March 14 Club Brady - Tulsa, Okla.

March 15 House of Blues - Dallas, Texas

March 16 House of Blues - Houston, Texas

March 18 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater - Austin, Texas

March 19 Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, Texas

March 21 Iron City - Birmingham, Ala.

March 22 The RITZ Ybor - Tampa, Fla.

March 23 House of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

March 24 Revolution - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

March 27 State Theatre - Minneapolis, Minn.

March 28 Sokol Auditorium - Omaha, Neb.

March 29 Uptown Theater - Kansas City, Mo.

March 30 Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, Colo.

March 31 The Depot - Salt Lake City, Utah

April 03 Rialto Theatre - Tuscon, Ariz.

April 04 The Van Buren - Phoenix, Ariz.

April 05 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, Calif.

April 06 Arlington Theatre - Santa Barbara, Calif.

April 07 Warfield Theater - San Francisco, Calif.

April 09 McDonald Theatre - Eugene, Ore.

April 10 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, Ore.

April 11 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 12 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 13 Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, British Colombia

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Hillsong UNITED Returns to the United States for Highly Anticipated USA Tour 2019

December 3, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2018) - Presented by Premier Productions - the Australian-based, multi-platinum-selling group Hillsong UNITED has announced that after three years they are returning for their highly anticipated USA Tour in 2019. UNITED will be joined by special guests Amanda Lindsey Cook and Mack Brock (*lineup to vary by city). Tickets will go on sale Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

“It’s been a few years since we have toured North America - we have a lot of music not yet road tested and can’t wait to be with you and sing these songs," said Hillsong UNITED. "We have been working hard on a brand new experience and can’t wait to have our friends Amanda and Mack with us!”

Committed to creating a musical expression that speaks truth, creates a unique sound and connects people everywhere with God, Hillsong UNITED's mission is to write songs that awaken churches and individuals to the fact that we are redeemed and called into the story of God. Making stops in major markets across the U.S. including Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Washington, DC and New York, NY, Hillsong UNITED's USA Tour 2019 will transform amphitheaters and arenas throughout the nation into nights of worship.

Tour Dates:

April

25 – Austin, TX | H-B-B Center at Cedar Park

26 – Lubbock, TX | United Supermarkets Arena

27 – Houston, TX | Toyota Center

30 – Dallas, TX | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

May

2 – Birmingham, AL | Legacy Arena at the BJCC

3 – Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena

4 – Nashville, TN | Ascend Amphitheater

6 – Greenville, SC | Bon Secours Wellness Arena

7 – Orlando, FL | CFE Arena

8 – Fort Myers, FL | Hertz Arena

9 – Miami, FL | AmericanAirlines Arena

11 – Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

30 - Seattle, WA | accesso ShoWare Center

31 – Vancouver, BC | P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum

June

1 – Portland, OR | Veterans Memorial Coliseum

3 – Oakland, CA | Oracle Arena

5 – Las Vegas, NV | The Joint @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

6 – Fresno, CA | Save Mart Center

7 – San Diego, CA | Viejas Arena

8 – Phoenix, AZ | Comerica Theatre

10 – Ontario, CA | Citizens Business Bank Arena

11 – Los Angeles, CA | STAPLES Center

22 – Denver, CO | Pepsi Center

24 – Chicago, IL | Sears Centre Arena

25 – Grand Rapids, MI | Van Andel Arena

27 – Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena

29 – Washington, DC | The Anthem

July

1 – Boston, MA | Agganis Arena

2 – New York, NY | Madison Square Garden Arena

About Hillsong UNITED:

Hillsong UNITED is a multi-award-winning, platinum-selling artist whose chart successes (repeatedly no. 1 on Billboard’s Christian charts and up to #5 on Billboard 200) are only bested by the millions of lives they’ve impacted across the globe. Reporting over 50 million people singing from the Hillsong catalogue songs every Sunday, the modest band born from a youth ministry out of Hillsong Church in Australia, touts a reach of over 10 million across all major social network platforms to date, including 1.49 billion minutes garnered from YouTube viewers. Comprised of an evolving, eclectic mix of musicians and songwriters, the band is led by Joel Houston and Taya Smith, names that have become synonymous with Christian radio, dominating airwaves with every new release. Their last four studio albums have each topped the USA Christian chart, with "Zion" and "Empires" charting no. 1 ("Zion" recently also went Gold in the US); “Oceans,” written by Houston and band member Matt Crocker recently went triple platinum in the States, counting 200+ million streams and reigning on top of the Christian songs chart for a record 54 weeks. In studio, on tour or at home, Hillsong UNITED is committed to writing songs that speak truth, create a unique sound and connect people everywhere with God, evident by the success they’ve seen globally. With over 42 countries and six continents and counting, Hillsong UNITED continues to sell out arenas and stadiums around the world, including sold-out nights at the Forum, STAPLES Center and The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, The Toyota Center, Oracle Arena, Air Canada Arena, American Airlines Arena (Miami and Dallas), and Red Rocks to scratch the surface. Hillsong UNITED profoundly functions from the deep understanding that everything they do is an expression of a really extraordinary God doing what only He can do, through really ordinary people.

For more information, visit www.hillsongunited.com or @hillsongunited on all social platforms.

About Premier Productions:

Pollstar Magazine ranks Premier Productions as the largest producer of live Christian events both nationally and internationally, producing more than 600 events this year. 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.

Get Connected With Premier Productions:

PremierProductions.com

Facebook.com/PremierProductions

Twitter.com/PremProductions

Instagram.com/PremierProductions

YouTube.com/OfficialPremierProd

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Rogers & Cowan

Janice Lee jlee@rogersandcowan.com

Tracy Cole tcole@rogersandcowan.com

Jessica Sciacchitano jsciacchitano@rogersandcowan.com

Franktown Festival Of Lights Creates Brand-New Christmas Tradition As Williamson County’s Only Drive-Thru Light Display

November 30, 2018

Cheer Streams In Following Opening Week

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2018) - On the heels of a successful opening week, praise is pouring in for Franktown Festival of Lights. Patrons are sharing their delight in Williamson County’s only drive-thru light display helmed by a full mile of holiday illumination. The month plus long dazzling light display kicked off on Nov. 22 and will continue to run through Dec. 29, offering daily viewings of the light spectacle from 6-10 p.m. CST. Conveniently located at the Williamson County Ag Center, the affordable $25 per car helps to support Franktown Open Hearts, a local organization serving inner city youth and their families. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. More information is available at www.FranktownLights.com.

Currently working with over 170 inner city youth, elementary through high school, Franktown Open Hearts extends education and life skills with programming six days a week. In an effort to further serve the families, they additionally provide meals and transportation. Founded in 2005, Franktown Open Hearts aims to inspire, empower, and equip at-risk youth in Franklin.

Franktown Festival of Lights 2019 is made possible by the generosity of Christmas Lights Etc., Lee Company, Mix 92.9, News 2, Nice Branding Agency and Sunbelt Rentals.

About Franktown Open Hearts:

Franktown Open Hearts is a non-profit organization serving Williamson County's inner-city youth. Its goal is to bring physical and spiritual hope to low-income youth within its community by instilling in them critical life skills. Franktown provides academic assistance, mentoring, recreation and spiritual growth opportunities for school-age children (elementary through high school) in the form of daily educational and vocational classes.

Franktown Open Hearts meets six days a week throughout the school year, and supplies transportation to and from its programs, as well as a hot meal each night. In addition to its regular programming of weekly courses, it provides vocational training and college application assistance, which is a key service within its organization.

Get Connected with Franktown Open Hearts:

https://www.facebook.com/franktownoh

https://twitter.com/FranktownOH

https://www.instagram.com/franktownopenhearts/

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Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder & Emily Travis

the media collective

courtney@themcollective.com

615.591.7989

Tune In Alert: Watch Matthew West Perform at the National Christmas Tree Lighting This Sunday on Ovation and REELZ

November 30, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 30, 2018) – Tune in this Sunday to watch four-time GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West perform at the 96th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting, airing Sunday, Dec. 2 at 10 p.m. EST on Ovation and REELZ, thanks to a partnership with the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. At this year's National Christmas Tree Lighting, West collaborated with country music duo LOCASH, and also performed his beloved, upbeat Christmas original, "Come On Christmas." The broadcast will offer a wonderful opportunity for friends and families across the country to tune in and rejoice in this holiday tradition together.

In addition to West, 2018 performers include Abby Anderson, Anthony Kearns, Dominican Sisters of Mary a.k.a. “Caroling Angels,” Gabby Barrett, LOCASH, Paul Cardall, Spensha Baker, Thompson Square, and the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own." Featuring exciting and fun renditions of favorite holiday tunes from the 1920s through today, the broadcast will also include special guests and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park (White House). The 96th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting is co-presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation.

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.

Get Connected to Matthew West:

Website: www.matthewwest.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthew_west

Instagram: @matthewjwest

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewWestVEVO

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7X GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac Drops “The Elements” Music Video With Icelandic Backdrop

November 29, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 29, 2018) - Filmed amidst the scenic environment of Iceland, multi-platinum selling artist TobyMac has unveiled the music video for “The Elements.” The track is from his recently released chart-topping personal album bearing the same name. The video captures the visual representation of the song.

“When somebody has to walk through a desert or a storm, they are fighting the elements, fighting things that aren’t natural to themselves,” shares TobyMac. “Our lives are much the same. We’re fighting against these things everyday trying to remain true to who we are called to be.”

TobyMac’s popular “HITS DEEP Tour” will trek 37 stops nationwide in 2019 with Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Ryan Stevenson, We Are Messengers and Aaron Cole. For the latest information, visit www.TobyMac.com.

To listen to The Elements, click here.

About TobyMac:

With more than 12 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012's EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. The Elements, his awaited newest collection of music, is available now boasting "Everything" alongside the chart-topper "I just need U."

Get Connected With TobyMac

Website // www.tobymac.com

Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac

Twitter // www.twitter.com/tobymac

Instagram // www.instagram.com/tobymac

YouTube // www.youtube.com/TobyMacVEVO

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