PEOPLE PREMIERS MUSIC VIDEO FOR SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC'S LATEST HIT "CORNERSTONE (feat. Zach Williams)" 

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PEOPLE PREMIERS MUSIC VIDEO FOR SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC'S LATEST HIT "CORNERSTONE (feat. Zach Williams)

 

NASHVILLE, TN.... April 5, 2023 - PEOPLE.com has premiered the music video for TobyMac's latest radio single, "Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams)."  The track made its radio debut on January 30th, receiving 56 adds upon release as Capitol CMG's most added song of 2023. Since then it has flown up the charts, now Top 15 on all Christian radio charts, including Billboard Christian Airplay and Mediabase Audience.

"This song was birthed at my firstborn's funeral service. A broken man, I looked my family in the eyes and said, 'We have to rebuild. Our hearts have been shattered into a thousand pieces,'" he told PEOPLE. "We cannot build on the promises of this world. They will let us down every time. We have to build on the promises of God. We have to build our lives on the solid rock, the cornerstone."

LIFE AFTER DEATH, which garnered TobyMac his 17th GRAMMY nomination, debuted as Billboard's No. 1 Christian record and features 15 tracks, in addition to "Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams)."  Other tracks include "21 Years," "Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight)," which went #1 on five charts, "Promised Land," the 3rd most added song at Christian radio in 2021, and “The Goodness," which hit #1 last September. 

TobyMac's “Hits Deep Tour," which featured Crowder, Cochren & Co., Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick and Terrian, just wrapped after hitting over 30 cities, and after a short break, he'll be hitting the summer festival trail.  Fall tour information will be coming soon.  For all tour information and tickets, visit www.tobymac.com/tour.

June 10 - Nightvision 2023 - Grand Junction, CO

 

June 16 - Kings Island Timberwolf Amphitheatre - Mason, OH

 

June 17 - Light The Way Festival - Olive Branch, MS

 

July 8 - Lifest - Lake Winnebago, MO


About TobyMac:
With more than 16 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 latest GRAMMY-nominated, full collection of music, boasted “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.” His most recent singles, “21 Years,” “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” “Promised Land,” “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),”  “Everything About You (feat. Marlee),” “Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams),” and “Show Up Choose Love (feat. Jon Reddick),” are available wherever you stream music, along with his seventh studio project, the GRAMMY-nominated LIFE AFTER DEATH.


Get Connected with TobyMac:

Website // www.tobymac.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/tobymac

Instagram // www.instagram.com/tobymac

Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac

YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/tobymacmusic



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SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC SITS DOWN WITH SHANNON BREAM DURING A TOUR STOP IN D.C. FOR SPECIAL FOX NEWS SUNDAY SEGMENT THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 26th

 

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SEVEN-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER TOBYMAC SITS DOWN WITH SHANNON BREAM DURING A TOUR STOP IN D.C. FOR SPECIAL FOX NEWS SUNDAY SEGMENT

THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 26th 

DETAILS: Sunday morning, March 26th, catch Shannon Bream's sit down interview with TobyMac taped during a recent tour stop in the D.C. suburb of Fairfax, VA.   Check local listings for when FOX News Sunday airs in your area. 

  • TobyMac was also a recent guest on the Focus on the Family Brodcast, which was taped during a special Golf event with the organization last fall.  

  • His latest radio single, “Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams)," made its radio debut on Jan. 30, receiving 56 adds as Capitol CMG's most added song of 2023.  The track has flown up the charts, now in the Top 15 on both BillboardChristian Airplay and Mediabase Audience charts.

  • TobyMac's “Hits Deep Tour” runs through Mar. 31st and also features Crowder, Cochren & Co., Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick and Terrian.


    Upcoming “Hits Deep Tour 2023” Dates:

    3/25 — BOK Center // Tulsa, OK

    3/26 — United Supermarkets Arena // Lubbock, TX

    3/28 — Tucson Arena // Tucson, AZ

    3/29 — Don Haskins Center // El Paso, TX

    3/31 — AT&T Center // San Antonio, TX


    For tickets, visit www.tobymac.com/tour.


    About TobyMac:

    With more than 16 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 latest GRAMMY-nominated, full collection of music, boasted “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.” His most recent singles, “21 Years,” “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” “Promised Land,” “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),”  “Everything About You (feat. Marlee)” and “Show Up Choose Love (feat. Jon Reddick),” are available wherever you stream music, along with his seventh studio project, the GRAMMY-nominated LIFE AFTER DEATH.

     

    Get Connected with TobyMac:

    Website // www.tobymac.com

    Twitter // www.twitter.com/tobymac

    Instagram // www.instagram.com/tobymac

    Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac

    YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/tobymacmusic

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MULTI-PLATINUM, SIX-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER AMY GRANT'S FIRST NEW MUSIC IN TEN YEARS, "TREES WE'LL NEVER SEE," IS AVAILABLE TODAY

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MULTI-PLATINUM, SIX-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER AMY GRANT'S FIRST NEW MUSIC IN TEN YEARS, "TREES WE'LL NEVER SEE," IS AVAILABLE TODAY

"What You Heard" Coming April 28th

Nashville, TN... (March 24, 2022)  - Multi-platinum, six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant's first new music in a decade, the track "Trees We'll Never See," is now available across all DSP's, along with a scenic lyric videoBILLBOARD spoke with Grant last week about creating new music, the poignant new single, and how “the gift of life's fourth quarter is the perspective and awareness and the appreciation of all of it.

Since the age of 15, and now in her early 60s, Grant has really never stopped making music, and her most happy place to make music is with friends. While she has continued to release music, it has been 10 years since she’s released new songs, the last being her critically-acclaimed album “How Mercy Looks From Here." That experience with producer and songwriter Marshall Altman was so rewarding and life-giving that Amy called on Altman again in 2023 to produce two new songs, including  "Trees We'll Never See," and “What You Heard," co-written with Natalie Hemby and Barry Dean, is scheduled to release April 28th.  

“'Trees We’ll Never See' is one of those life-lesson, encouraging songs that remind us that we are not alone, we have a purpose, and the seeds we plant today are so important,"  says Grant.  "Even if we ‘never see’ the fruit or the trees that grow from those seeds in our lifetime, it’s always important to invest in people, friends, family, and those we may never even meet."

While it was penned by Altman and Michael White, “Trees We’ll Never See” is true Amy Grant in that the wisdom imparted in the lyric, paired with incredible musicianship (including Vince Gill on guitar) can be magical.  This song has new color palettes rooted in singer-songwriter and Americana leanings which have always been part Grant’s music, but even more so now.

Grant is currently in the middle of her spring tour run, with many dates already sold out.  Throughout 2023 she will be hitting 70 cities across the U.S., and is excited to share new music and fan favorites. 

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. This year Grant is hitting the road and will be performing in 70 cities across the country and releasing her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See." 


About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. This year Grant is hitting the road and will be performing in 70 cities across the country and releasing her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See." 

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TONIGHT AT 7PM CT:  17x PLATINUM ROCK BAND SKILLET WILL HOST LIVE Q&A TO DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR ACTIVE ROCK TRACK & WWEELIMINATION CHAMBER THEME SONG, "PSYCHO IN MY HEAD"

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TONIGHT AT 7PM CT:

 17x PLATINUM ROCK BAND SKILLET WILL HOST LIVE Q&A TO DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO FOR ACTIVE ROCK TRACK & WWEELIMINATION CHAMBER THEME SONG, "PSYCHO IN MY HEAD"

 Band wraps hugely successful co-headline U.S. tour with Theory Of A Deadman at The Wiltern in Los Angeles this week, heads to Europe for "Day of Destiny Tour" kicking of April 15th

Nashville, TN.... March 22, 2023 - Tonight at 7pm CT, the 17x platinum bandSKILLET will debut the music video for "Psycho In My Head," their current Active Rock track and WWE's “Elimination Chamber" theme song during a livestream Q&A with fans. With behind-the-scenes clips and live videos will also be coming soon, fans can check out the video here following the event.

SKILLET will wrap the hugely successful "Rock Resurrection Tour" this Sunday at the Wiltern in Los Angeles with co-headliner Theory of A Deadman and special guest Saint Asonia. In high demand throughout its 25 city run, the tour was raising capacities weekly amidst a multitude of sold out shows including Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Green Bay, Reading and more. 

Next the band will head oversees for their spring 2023 European "Day of Destiny Tour."  Embarking on a 21-city trek, the tour will kick off April 14 in Manchester, UK, and feature opening acts Like A Storm and Eva Under Fire, The tour will run through May 14 and hit major European markets including London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Zurich, Milan and Prague. Starting Friday, Skillet are offering limited VIP upgrades on their international tour that will include a M&G, photo with the band, early entry and a signed 8x10. VIP upgrades are available at skillet.seetickets.com.

SKILLET's DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION) is currently available, and is the companion to DOMINION, one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022.  The deluxe edition features five new tracks, including "Psycho In My Head."  Streaming hit "Finish Line," is also featured with guest vocalist Adam Gontier (formerly of Three Days Grace) from tour mates Saint Asonia.

Remaining dates: "Rock Resurrection Tour"
3.22 Phoenix, AZ – First Arizona Federal Theater
3.24 Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre
3.25 Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Love
3.26 Los Angeles, CA – Wiltern

 

2023 European "Day of Destiny Tour"
4.14 Manchester, England- Academy
4.15 London, England - O2 Forum
4. 18 Brussels, Belgium - Palais 12
4.19 Luxembourg - Rockhal
4.20 Hannover, Germany - Capitol
4.22 Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
4.24 Hamburg, Germany - Docks
4 25 Copenhagen, Denmark - Stagebox
4.27 Warsaw, Poland - COS Torwar
4.28 Gliwice, Poland - Arena Gliwice
4.30 Cologne, Germany - Palladium
5.2 Munich, Germany - TonHalle
5.3 Zurich, Switzerland - Halle 622
5.4 Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof
5.6 Prague, Czech Republic - Forum Karlin
5.7 Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
5.8 Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra
5.10 Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
5.11 Stuttgart, Germany - Longhorn
5.13 Paris, France - Salle Pleyel  SOLD OUT
5.14 Tilburg, Netherlands - 013

For all Skillet tour dates, tickets and more, visit www.skillet.com.

SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, and multi-platinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 17 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time." 2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to acheive gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, is one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and available now.

Get Connected with Skillet:
Website: www.skillet.com
Facebook: @Skillet
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STAR-STUDDED ARTIST LINEUP UNVEILED FOR 2024 K-LOVE CRUISE 20th Anniversary Voyage Sets Sail Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, 2024

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STAR-STUDDED ARTIST LINEUP UNVEILED FOR

2024 K-LOVE CRUISE

20th Anniversary Voyage Sets Sail

Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, 2024

Cabins Now Open Exclusively to

K-LOVE Listeners at KLOVECruise.com

 

Nashville, Tenn. (March 17, 2023) — The star-studded lineup for the 2024 K-LOVE Cruise was unveiled today (3/17) on K-LOVE’s morning show with Skip & Amy, giving K-LOVE listeners the first chance to book their cabins ahead of the general public. Poised to set sail Jan. 28 - Feb. 1, 2024, next year’s 20th anniversary voyage will feature performances from Chris TomlinWe The KingdomCrowderBig Daddy WeaveDanny GokeyTasha LaytonCAINMac PowellMicah Tyler and Colton Dixon. Cabins are on sale now exclusively for K-LOVE listeners at KLOVECruise.com and will be available to the general public beginning Friday, Mar. 24, 2023.

 

Celebrating two decades of what has become a yearly tradition for many K-LOVE listeners, the 2024 K-LOVE Cruise will depart from Miami, Florida, with a stop at popular port-of-call Nassau, Bahamas, before dropping anchor back in Miami. The state-of-the-art MSC Divina will provide an epic home base for five fun-filled days and four nights as more than 4,000 Christian music fans take over the leading ocean liner for a one-of-a-kind vacation filled with exclusive concerts, activities, excursions and more.

 

The very first K-LOVE Cruise launched from New Orleans and sailed to Cozumel on the Carnival Holiday back in 2004 with a nostalgic lineup that featured the best and brightest acts of the day, including Avalon, FFH, Rebecca St. James, 4Him, Brother’s Keeper and Natalie Grant, among others, as well as comedians Chonda Pierce and Jeff Allen and speakers Lisa Whelchel and David Nasser.

 

Fittingly, Nasser is the first of this year’s speakers to be announced for the 2024 odyssey at sea as the K-LOVE Cruise commemorates its 20th year. A full slate of speakers will be revealed in the months to come. For more information, visit KLOVECruise.com.

 

About The K-LOVE Cruise:

The K-LOVE Cruise mission is to create the perfect vacation experience at sea by gathering artists, speakers, comedians and Christian music fans aboard the most beautiful floating resorts for a week of fun and fellowship while visiting amazing destinations.

 

About K-LOVE:

K-LOVE creates compelling media designed to inspire and encourage people to develop a meaningful relationship with Christ. K-LOVE is listener-supported and delivers Christian music through its over 1,000 signals across 50 states, the K-LOVE App, smart devices, KLOVE.com, and K-LOVE On-Demand offering positive and encouraging music.

Get Connected with the 2024 K-LOVE Cruise:
Website // KLOVEcruise.com  
Hashtag // #KLOVEcruise
Facebook // facebook.com/KLOVEcruise  
Instagram // instagram.com/officialKLOVEcruise  

 

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PHIL WICKHAM AND BRANDON LAKE JOIN FORCES FOR EPIC “SUMMER WORSHIP NIGHTS” WITH DIRECT SUPPORT FROM KB

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PHIL WICKHAM AND BRANDON LAKE JOIN FORCES FOR EPIC “SUMMER WORSHIP NIGHTS” WITH DIRECT SUPPORT FROM KB

 Highly Anticipated Arena Run to Hit 12 Cities This August

Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today (3/10) Nationwide at 10 a.m. Local Time

Public On-Sale Starts 3/13

 

Nashville, Tenn. (March 10, 2023) — For the first time, GRAMMY® nominee Phil Wickham and five-time GRAMMY® winner Brandon Lake are joining forces for “Summer Worship Nights,” a co-headline bill slated to visit arenas in a dozen markets this August. Presented by leading concert promotor Transparent Productions, the highly anticipated tour will feature direct support from hip-hop titan KB. Ticket pre-sale begins today, Mar. 10, nationwide at 10 a.m. local time with public on-sale starting Monday, Mar. 13. A full list of dates, cities and ticket links are available at www.summerworshipnightstour.com.

“It’s been so fun watching Brandon carry what God has given him, and I respect him as a leader, brother and friend. At ‘Summer Worship Nights,’ we truly want to gather as worshipers, to sing and lift up the name of Jesus,” Wickham shares. “I cannot wait for these nights!”

“This is a dream come true for me. There is no one else that I have imitated my life after more than Phil Wickham. He’s been a hero, brother, mentor and friend,” Lake adds. “The energy on this tour is going to be absolutely CRAZY! Expectancy is the breeding ground for miracles, and we’re coming expectant to believe God is going to move.”

 “God’s glory is not restrained or limited to any musical genre,” says KB, who will open each night with his authentic brand of Gospel-centered rap. “I’m excited for this opportunity to celebrate the diversity of the Body of Christ by uniting together to bring Him glory.”

 Wickham’s new single, “This Is Our God,” is proving to be one of the biggest songs of his career to date. When it officially launched at radio on Feb. 24, it become the No. 1 most-added song of 2023 thus far with more than 70 stations adding it out of the gate. The anthem is currently Top 20 and climbing on both the Billboard and Mediabase Christian Audience charts. “This Is Our God” previews the California native’s forthcoming studio effort, due later this year, and follows three back-to-back chart-topping singles from Wickham’s Dove Award-winning album, Hymn of Heaven.

 Meanwhile, Lake just scored his first No. 1 at radio as a solo artist with “Gratitude” from his full-length label debut, House of Miracles. Alongside his group Maverick City Music, the Charleston, S.C., resident recently won all four Christian/Gospel categories at the 65th annual GRAMMY® Awards in February. Prior to co-headlining the “Summer Worship Nights” outing with Wickham, he’ll take his “Miracle Nights Tour” to 13 cities this spring, beginning Mar. 17.

 Fresh off the release of his first book, Dangerous Jesus, KB will kickstart each evening of the “Summer Worship Nights” tour with new music, as well as fan favorites, including his recent collaboration with Lake on “Graves.”

The tour is sponsored by Compassion International who will join media partners K-LOVE and Air1. Spotify will also be executing its own Fans First pre-sale.

 

“Summer Worship Nights” 2023 Tour Dates:

8/10 — Amalie Arena // Tampa, FL

8/11 — Bojangles Coliseum // Charlotte, NC

8/12 — Chartway Arena // Norfolk, VA

8/13 — Prudential Center // Newark, NJ

8/17 — Target Center // Minneapolis, MN

8/18 — NOW Arena // Chicago (Hoffman Estates), IL

8/19 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse // Indianapolis, IN

8/20 — Santander Arena // Reading, PA

8/24 — Bridgestone Arena // Nashville, TN

8/25 — UNO Lakefront Arena // New Orleans, LA

8/26 — AT&T Center // San Antonio, TX

8/27 — Dickies Arena // Fort Worth, TX

 

For tickets, visit www.summerworshipnightstour.com

 

About Phil Wickham:

Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY® nominated artist and leader in the modern worship movement, having penned countless songs sung in churches around the world. Most recently, his single, “This Is Our God,” opened the pages of 2023 with a wellspring of declarative praise to our God who saves. Also in 2023, the artist was nominated for two GRAMMY® awards in the category of “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song,” recognizing the songs, “Hymn of Heaven” and “Holy Forever.” Hymn of Heaven, Wickham’s latest full-length album (June 25, 2021, Fair Trade Services), won him “Worship Album of the Year” at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards, while he was named “Songwriter of the Year” as well as awarded “Worship Recorded Song of the Year” for the title track, “Hymn of Heaven.” In addition, the song, “Battle Belongs,” topped five different radio charts for multiple weeks. This powerful album was written during a year when the family of God couldn’t physically gather in houses of worship around the world. “Hymn of Heaven is full of praise and thankfulness, just lifting up the name of Jesus and speaking what we really know is the reality, even though we don’t see it,” he says. “All I want to do is facilitate moments where people can encounter the presence of God.” Wickham’s anthemic “Living Hope,” an RIAA Gold®-certified hit, earned him a GMA Dove Award for “Worship Recorded Song of the Year” in 2019, while his first RIAA Gold®-certified single, “This Is Amazing Grace,” was his first career No. 1. This iconic song held the top spot for thirteen consecutive weeks and was named Billboard’s No. 1 “Christian Airplay Song of the Year” in 2014, as well as BMI’s “Christian Song of the Year” in 2015. Wickham’s music has received hundreds of millions of streams across multiple platforms, with his discography including eight full-length projects, several Christmas releases, and a series of popular Singalong records that capture Wickham’s songs as they do what they were always meant to do — which is giving people language to sing to God. To find out more, visit PhilWickham.com.

 

Get Connected with Phil Wickham:

Website // www.philwickham.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/philwickham

Instagram // www.instagram.com/philwickham

Facebook // www.facebook.com/philwickham

YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/philwickham

TikTok // www.tiktok.com/@philwickhamofficial 

 

About Brandon Lake:

Brandon Lake is a GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and songwriter from Charleston, South Carolina. As a worship leader for gatherings around the nation, his purpose is to call followers of Jesus into a posture of freedom and confidence — creating space to boldly declare truth and expect great things. Most recently, his song, “Gratitude,” hit number one on the Mediabase Impressions Chart as of 2023. Having spent a number of years releasing songs with Elevation Worship as well as Maverick City Music, he has taken home five GRAMMY® awards over the course of his professional music career, and he has been nominated for a total of ten. At the 2023 GRAMMY® Awards, he was nominated within five categories and received the following four awards: “Best Gospel Performance/Song” for “Kingdom” and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for “Fear is Not My Future,” as well as “Best Gospel Album” for Kingdom Book One Deluxe and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” for Breathe. In 2022, he was awarded his first GRAMMY® for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album,” in recognition of the record, Old Church Basement. The 2021 GMA Dove Awards named Lake “Songwriter of the Year,” and at the same event, he was awarded “Worship Recorded Song of the Year” for the groundbreaking song, “Graves Into Gardens.” “This is a Move,” co-written with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, won a 2019 GMA Dove Award for “Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year,” and it was also nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY® Award. Lake’s full-length albums include HELP!, which serves as a declaration of truth and a “me too” in response to anyone who struggles with mental health — while his album, House of Miracles, was released in 2020 with a desire for the songs to become beacons of hope in homes across the world. Believing that peoplehave so much more inside of them than they think possible, Lake longs to see Christians “live free and be everything that God has called them to be.” To follow along, visit brandonlake.co.

 

Get Connected with Brandon Lake:

Website // www.brandonlake.co

Twitter // www.twitter.com/brandonlake

Instagram // www.instagram.com/brandonlake

Facebook // www.facebook.com/brandonlake

YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/brandonlakeofficial

TikTok // www.tiktok.com/@brandonlake_ 

 

About KB:

KB is a Dove Award-winning rapper, speaker, and podcaster. With four full-length albums to his name — including 2020’s His Glory Alone, for which he won the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year — the multi-hyphenate artist is an inimitable force on today’s scene.

 

He has become a No. 1 hitmaker and has received critical acclaim for his studio releases with placement on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and top 5 on Billboard’s Top Rap Album Chart. KB is cohost of the popular podcast Southside Rabbi. Furthermore, HGA — a movement he spearheaded made up of multiethnic, urban men and women from all walks of life — has amassed a loyal following around the globe.

 

Although KB wears many hats, his greatest joy is being a husband to Michelle and a father to their three children. Visit him online at whoiskb.com.

 

Get Connected with KB:

Website // www.whoiskb.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/kb_hga

Instagram // www.instagram.com/kb_hga

Facebook // www.facebook.com/kb116

YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/kb_hga

TikTok // www.tiktok.com/@kb_hga 

 

About Transparent Productions:

For over two decades, Transparent Productions has been one of the largest producers of Christian concerts, tours, and festivals across the U.S. in churches, theaters, arenas, and amphitheaters. In 2023 the company will produce over 500 shows nationwide and forge ahead on its mission of serving artists, customers, and partners with excellence, humility, and integrity to advance the Kingdom of God. Visit them at TransparentProductions.com.

 

Get Connected with Transparent Productions:

Website // www.transparentproductions.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/tpconcerts

Instagram // www.instagram.com/transparentproductions

Facebook // www.facebook.com/transparentproductions

 

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TOBYMAC OFFICIALLY IMPACTS RADIO WITH “CORNERSTONE (FEAT. ZACH WILLIAMS)” 

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TOBYMAC OFFICIALLY IMPACTS RADIO WITH “CORNERSTONE (FEAT. ZACH WILLIAMS)” 

TRACK IS CAPITOL CMG's MOST ADDED SONG OF 2023 AND THE SECOND MOST ADDED SONG AT CHRISTIAN RADIO THIS YEAR

Headlining “Hits Deep 2023” In Arenas Across 

The Country This Spring


Nashville, Tenn. (March 1, 2023) — Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artistTobyMac is officially impacting radio with “Cornerstone (feat. Zach Williams).”  The new single, originally recorded for his GRAMMY®-nominated album, LIFE AFTER DEATH, launched for adds this past Friday 2/24. The song made its radio debut on Jan. 30 exclusively on K-LOVE as part of a K-LOVE First event. Out of the gate, “Cornerstone” received 56 adds as Capitol CMG's most added song of 2023 and the second most added song at Christian Radio this year. The single is currently reporting in the Top 20 on the Billboard Airplay and MediaBase Audience charts.  Listen HERE.

TobyMac’s latest single follows a string of previous hits from LIFE AFTER DEATH:  “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offer), “ which became the hitmaker’s 14th No. 1 on Christian Airplay; “Promised Land,” which peaked at No.2 on the AC Indicator and AC Monitored charts and reached Top 5 on Christian Airplay; and “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” which topped five charts and held on to No. 1 at Hot AC for 13 consecutive weeks.  “Cornerstone” remains a personal declaration of hope for the singer and his family in the wake of his oldest son’s passing.

“What are you building your life on? Sometimes we may not even mean to, but we start building on the promises of this world. At times, it can be difficult to navigate. I wrote this one with my brothers, Brian Fowler and Micah Kuiper. We were tired of the fogginess and wanted to say it out loud… We want to intentionally build our lives in every area on the solid rock. On Christ alone, the Cornerstone. All other ground is sinking sand,” he shares of the message behind the track. “Honored to have my man, Zach, on this one with me. I love this song, and I love Zach’s voice on it. He brought it to a whole ‘notha level.”

 

TobyMac surprised fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last weekend during a hometown stop on his “Hits Deep Tour” when he invited Williams to join him on stage to sing “Cornerstone” for the packed house. The 32-date trek runs through Mar. 31 and visits the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. tomorrow. In addition to a full headlining set from TobyMac, the tour also features Crowder, Cochren & Co., Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick and Terrian.

 

Upcoming “Hits Deep Tour 2023” Dates:

2/24 — Eaglebank Arena // Fairfax, VA

2/25 — Eaglebank Arena // Fairfax, VA

2/26 — Chartway Arena // Norfolk, VA

3/2 — Huntington Center // Toledo, OH

3/3 — Taxslayer Center // Moline, IL

3/4 — Now Arena // Hoffman Estates, IL

3/5 — Van Andel Arena // Grand Rapids, MI

3/9 — Cajundome // Lafayette, LA

3/10 — Toyota Center // Houston, TX

3/11 — H-E-B Center at Cedar Park // Cedar Park, TX

3/18 — Enterprise Center // St. Louis, MO

3/19 — Gainbridge Fieldhouse // Indianapolis, IN

3/20 — Wright State University // Dayton, OH

3/25 — BOK Center // Tulsa, OK

3/26 — United Supermarkets Arena // Lubbock, TX

3/28 — Tucson Arena // Tucson, AZ

3/29 — Don Haskins Center // El Paso, TX

3/31 — AT&T Center // San Antonio, TX

 

For tickets, visit www.tobymac.com/tour.

 

About TobyMac:

With more than 16 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 latest GRAMMY-nominated, full collection of music, boasted “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.” His most recent singles, “21 Years,” “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight),” “Promised Land,” “The Goodness (feat. Blessing Offor),”  “Everything About You (feat. Marlee)” and “Show Up Choose Love (feat. Jon Reddick),” are available wherever you stream music, along with his seventh studio project, LIFE AFTER DEATH.

 

Get Connected with TobyMac:

 

Website // www.tobymac.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/tobymac

Instagram // www.instagram.com/tobymac

Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac

YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/tobymacmusic

 

 

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MULTI-PLATINUM, SIX-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER AMY GRANT TO RELEASE FIRST NEW MUSIC IN TEN YEARS

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MULTI-PLATINUM, SIX-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER AMY GRANT TO RELEASE FIRST NEW MUSIC IN TEN YEARS

 

Announced this morning on THE TODAY SHOW, new single "Trees We'll Never See," will be available across all DSP's March 24th

 

Nashville, TN... (March 1, 2022)  - Multi-platinum, six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant anncounced today that she is releasing her first new music in a decade.  During a two-part interview with Craig Melvin on THE TODAY SHOW, conducted in her home this week, Grant excitedly shared that the first track, "Trees We'll Never See," will be available across all DSP's on March 24th and can be save pre-orderd/pre-saved now.   

"Trees We'll Never See" was written by Marshall Altman, who produced her critically-acclaimed album, “How Mercy Looks From Here," and Michael White.  Grant will release another new song this spring, which will be announced soon.  

"So much creativity has been put on hold in my life, for all kinds of reasons," shares Grant when talking about the new music. "Last summer I was asked to sing on a new Cory Asbury song yet to be released.  This might be one of the best songs I have heard in a long time. I was so glad they waited for me to heal up and get back to the studio. Inspired by Cory’s beautiful song, Marshall Altman and I started talking about songs that we’ve written recently that affected us. I played him one of mine. He played me one of his.  His song was “Trees We’ll never See.  I loved it immediately and asked him if I could record it, and within two weeks, both songs were mixed & mastered!”

After taking time to heal from her bike accident last summer, Grant joined Michael W. Smith for their Christmas tour, followed by her annual Christmas at the Ryman residency with husband Vince Gill.  Amy’s year culminated in receiving a prestigious Kennedy Center Honor along with U2, George Clooney, Gladys Knight and Tania Leon.  This spring, she will be heading to 70 cities across the U.S., excited to share new music and fan favorites. 


About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. This year Grant is hitting the road and will be performing in 70 cities across the country and releasing her first new music in a decade, starting with the single "Trees We'll Never See." 

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AMY GRANT SITS DOWN FOR A ONE-ON-ONE CHAT WITH THE TODAY SHOW'S CRAIG MELVIN TOMORROW, MARCH 1ST 

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 TUNE - IN ALERT:

AMY GRANT SITS DOWN FOR A ONE-ON-ONE CHAT WITH THE TODAY SHOW'S CRAIG MELVIN TOMORROW, MARCH 1ST 

 

DETAILS:  Tomorrow morning, March 1st tune in to NBC's THE TODAY SHOW to catch Amy Grant's one-on-one interview with Craig Melvin where she shares about recovering from her bike accident, what it felt like to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.... plus an exclusive announcement you won't want to miss!  

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured.  In 2020, the T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their annual Honors Gala. Most recently, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts included Grant as one of their five distinguished Honorees to receive the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime artistic achievements. This year Grant is hitting the road and will be performing in 70 cities across the country. 


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AMERICAN IDOL'S COLTON DIXON TO RELEASE CANVAS EP APRIL 28, WITH NEW SINGLE, "MY LIGHT" AVAILABLE TODAY

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AMERICAN IDOL'S COLTON DIXON TO RELEASE CANVAS EP APRIL 28, WITH NEW SINGLE, "MY LIGHT" AVAILABLE TODAY

CANVAS and new track follow 

"Build A Boat," the longest running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022

Dixon's "Build A Boat Tour" launches
March 9th with sold out shows featuring Jordan St. Cyr and special guest Apollo LTD

NASHVILLE, TN... February 24, 2022 - American Idol's Colton Dixon has announced the April 28th release of his 7-song EP, CANVAS (Atlantic), for which pre-orders/pre-saves are now available. The EP's highly-anticipated new single, "My Light," launches across all DSPs today along with a lyric video, and will impact radio March 24th.

CANVAS and "My Light" follow the biggest song of Dixon's career to-date "Build A Boat," which, at 10 weeks became the longest running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022, also spawning "Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett)," with MULTI-PLATINUM and award-winning Country star Gabby Barrett. 

"My Light," penned by the team behind "Build A Boat," Swedish songwriting team Robin Sternberg and Johan Lindbrant, along with Dixon, Pete Becker, Dan Caplan and Seth Mosley. Produced by Lindbrant and Stjernberg, the track is one Dixon reflects on personally:

Over the last couple of years, we’ve all been in a dark place,” he admits. “It was like, ‘Man, I’m not sure if the world will come back’. In my case, I didn’t know if I’d ever tour again. The twins were born in the same year I lost my main source of income—which is touring. It was scary. If I’ve ever been afraid, I know there’s someone who loves me and will guide me through – God is my light, but we all can relate to people in our lives that help strengthen us as well and keep us going.  It’s such a fun song but its message is what I love most about it.

In addition to "My Light" and both versions of "Build A Boat," CANVAS features four other tunes (full track-listing below), including the anthemic “Giants,” written and produced by Grammy-nominee Joe London (Jason Derulo, Lizzo, Thomas Rhett), the piano-driven “Hold Onto Hope," a fire-filled vocal performance on “Unbreakable," and the delicate title-track, “Canvas." 

Speaking of the CANVAS EP, Dixon notes how “Life is all about perspective - how we view the various seasons that life has to offer. The twins are such a blessing, and when they came, we realized how precious life is. One thing I’ve noticed is that life is better lived with others.  Finding someone who brings out the best in you.  Someone who will turn your mess into something beautiful. For me, God has been that constant reminder for our family that we don’t have to walk through this life alone. Every day is a blank canvas to live life to the fullest, and to view the world and the people around us in a new light.” 

Dixon will be touring across the U.S. this spring on his "Build A Boat Tour" featuring Jordan St. Cyr and special guest Apollo LTD.  Hitting approximately 35 cities, several of which are already sold out, the tour will kick off March 9th in Meadville, PA. Initial tour dates are listed below, with more being added soon.  Tickets are now on sale at ColtonDixon.com.

CANVAS Track Listing

1. Build a Boat

2. My Light

3. Giants

4. Canvas

5. Hold on to Hope

6. Unbreakable

7. Build a Boat ft. Gabby Barrett

Colton Dixon: "Build a Boat Tour" (*all dates subject to change):

3/9/23             Meadville, PA

3/10/23           Bedford, NH  SOLD OUT

3/11/23           Williston, VT  SOLD OUT

3/12/23           North Attleborough, MA

3/14/23           Colonial Beach, VA ^*

3/16/23           Myrtle Beach, SC *

3/17/23           Rustburg, VA *

3/18/22           Laurinburg, NC *

3/22/23           Independence, MO

3/23/23           Steelville, MO

3/24/23           Willow Springs, MO  SOLD OUT

3/25/23           Fayetteville, AR

3/26/23           McKenzie, TN  SOLD OUT

3/30/23           Eustis, FL

3/31/23           Sebastian, FL  SOLD OUT

4/1/23             Milton, FL **

4/2/23             Buford, GA

4/13/23           West Lebanon, IN

4/14/23           Marshalltown, IA

4/15/23           Mora, MN

4/16/23           Quincy, IL

4/20/23           Port Huron, MI ^

4/21/23           Toledo, OH

4/22/23           Perry Hall, MD

4/23/23           Clarksburg, WV ^

4/27/23           Ringgold, GA **

4/28/23           Anderson, IN

4/30/23           Oak Ridge, TN

5/5/23             Mt. Pleasant, TX ***

5/6/23             Graham, TX ***

5/7/23             Andrews, TX ***

5/9/23             Montrose, CO

5/10/23           Pueblo, CO

5/11/23           Santa Fe, NM ^

5/13/23           Mansfield, TX

            ^tickets coming soon 

            *Apollo LTD not on this date 

            **Jordan St Cyr not on this date       

            ***Alexander Pappas filling in for Jordan St Cyr       


ABOUT COLTON DIXON:
Colton Dixon turns personal truths, stories, and experiences into universal anthems. He first emerged as a phenomenon after finishing in the top seven on Season 11 of Fox’s American Idol. Delivering a series of fan favorite albums, 2013’s A Messengerachieved “the biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act” and catapulted into the Top 15 of the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, not to mention, joining the iconic company of Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel as a Steinway & Sons artist. A year later, Anchor yielded his third and fourth #1 hits on Christian Hot AC with “More of You” and “Through It All.” In 2017, he returned to #1 on the Christian Albums Chart for the third time. He has collected a pair of Dove Awards in the categories of “Rock/Contemporary Album” and “Recorded Music Packaging.” Following an invite from the White House, he also shined at the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in addition to performing on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and in the pages of People magazine. During 2020, he embarked on a new chapter with Atlantic Records ignited by the self-titled Colton Dixon EP and runaway hit “Miracles”—one of his most popular tracks to date. 2022 saw him make his show-stopping debut at the Grand Ole Opry in the midst of kicking off another era, and experiencing a creative breakthrough with “Build A Boat.” Between the original and duet version with multiplatinum country songstress Gabby Barrett, it reeled in over 20 million streams. It stood out as “the longest running Mediabase Christian AC #1 song of 2022” and locked down #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart and Christian AC Airplay Chart. Peoplepremiered the accompanying music video and hailed it as “inspiring” for its depiction of the work of medical charity Mercy Ships. Now, Dixon captivates once again on his 2023 EP, Canvas [Atlantic Records], introduced by the single “My Light.”

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17x PLATINUM ROCK BAND SKILLET'S DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION) & CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH THEORY OF A DEADMAN COLLIDE TODAY

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17x PLATINUM ROCK BAND SKILLET'S DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION) & CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH THEORY OF A DEADMAN COLLIDE TODAY

Tour kicks off tonight amidst sold out shows with tickets going fast in multiple markets


Nashville, TN  -  February 17, 2023 -  17x platinum rock band SKILLET's DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION) is available today as they launch the Rock Resurrection Tour tonight in Gary, IN with co-headliner Theory of A Deadman and special guest Saint Asonia.  

The companion to DOMINION, one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022, the deluxe edition features five new tracks, including one of the most-added new active rock radio tracks, and the new theme song for WWE's “Elimination Chamber," "Psycho In My Head."  Streaming hit "Finish Line," is also featured with guest vocalist Adam Gontier (formerly of Three Days Grace) from tour mates Saint Asonia.

The Rock Resurrection Tour is in high demand, raising capacities amidst sold out shows and will include stops in 25 cities including Milwaukee, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, and more.  As soon as that wraps the band will head oversees for their spring 2023 European "Day of Destiny Tour."  Embarking on a 21-city trek, the tour will kick off April 14 in Manchester, UK, and feature opening acts Like A Storm and Eva Under Fire, The tour will run through May 14 and hit major European markets including London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen, Zurich, Milan and Prague. Starting Friday, Skillet are offering limited VIP upgrades on their international tour that will include a M&G, photo with the band, early entry and a signed 8x10. VIP upgrades are available at skillet.seetickets.com.


For all Skillet tour info and tickets, go to www.skillet.com.  

SKILLET + THEORY OF A DEADMAN ON TOUR:

2/17 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live GOING FAST

2/18 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center  SOLD OUT

2/19 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt  SOLD OUT

2/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom Club Stage

2/22 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore GOING FAST

2/24 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena - Theater GOING FAST

2/25 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner

2/26 — Bangor, ME — Cross Insurance Center GOING FAST 

3/1 — Rochester, NY — Main Street Armory

3/3 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre

3/4 — Mt. Pleasant, MI — Soaring Eagle Casino - Theatre  SOLD OUT 

3/5 — Cincinnati, OH — AJB Music Center

3/8 — Pikeville, KY —Appalachian Wireless Arena

3/10 — St Louis, MO — The Factory

3/11 — Springfield, MO — Shrine Mosque

3/12 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theater

3/14 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center

3/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory

3/17 — Kansas City, MO — Midland Theatre

3/18 — Omaha, NE — Baxter Arena

3/19 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom

3/22 — Phoenix, AZ — First Arizona Federal Theater

3/24 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre GOING FAST

3/25 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live

3/26 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern

 
SKILLET + LIKE A STORM ON TOUR:

4/14 — Manchester, England — Academy

4/15 — London, England — O2 Forum

4/18 — Brussels, Belgium — Palais 12

4/19 — Luxembourg — Rockhal

4/20 — Hannover, Germany — Capitol

4/22 — Berlin, Germany — Columbiahalle

4/24 — Hamburg, Germany — Docks

4/25 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Stagebox

4/27 — Warsaw, Poland — COS Torwar

4/28 — Gliwice, Poland — Arena Gliwice

4/30 — Cologne, Germany — Palladium

5/2 — Munich, Germany — TonHalle

5/3 — Zurich, Switzerland — Halle 622

5/4 — Wiesbaden, Germany — Schlachthof

5/6 — Prague, Czech Republic — Forum Karlin

5/7 — Vienna, Austria — Gasometer

5/8 — Budapest, Hungary — Barba Negra

5/10 — Milan, Italy — Alcatraz

5/11 — Stuttgart, Germany — Longhorn

5/13 — Paris, France — Salle Pleyel

5/14 — Tilburg, Netherlands — 013



For all Skillet tour dates, tickets and more, visit at www.skillet.com.

SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, and multi-platinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 17 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time." 2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to acheive gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, is one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and available now.

Get Connected with Skillet:
Website: www.skillet.com
Facebook: @Skillet
Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @skilletmusic


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SKILLET ANNOUNCE SPRING 2023 EUROPEAN "DAY OF DESTINY TOUR"

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SKILLET ANNOUNCE SPRING 2023 EUROPEAN "DAY OF DESTINY TOUR"

21-city tour to launch April 14th and hit London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin and more

Nashville, TN...February 10, 2023 - 17x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET has announced their spring 2023 European "Day of Destiny Tour."  Embarking on a 21-city trek, the tour will kick off April 14 in Manchester, UK, with tickets on sale now.  Featuring opening acts Like A Storm and Eva Under Fire, the tour will run through May 14 and hit major European markets including London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Copenhangen, Zurich, Milan and Prague.  Full tour routing below with tickets available at www.skillet.com

SKILLET has amassed a rabid international fanbase throughout their career, selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents.  Last summer they played in front of 300,000 fans during a summer festival tour across eight countries including Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and the UK, and they're excited to return on the headline tour this spring. 

SKILLET's DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION), the companion to DOMINION, one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022, releases February 17 and features five new tracks including new active rock track "Psycho In My Head" and "Finish Line," featuring Adam Gontier (formerly of Three Days Grace) from Saint Asonia. The latter is already a streaming hit with nearly 50M global streams to date.

"Psycho In My Head" (impacting this week) has been named the theme song for WWE's “Elimination Chamber," one of their most popular annual events. Known for its unique headline match inside a giant pod structure, the Premium Live Event will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  

SKILLET and Theory of a Deadman, joined by Saint Asonia, will also hit the road across the U.S. next month on the Rock Resurrection Tour. The 25-date trek already is in high demand, raising capacities amidst sold out shows and will include stops in Milwaukee, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, and more.

For all Skillet tour dates, tickets and more, visit at www.skillet.com.

SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, and multi-platinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 17 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time." 2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to acheive gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, is one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and available now.

Get Connected with Skillet:
Website: www.skillet.com
Facebook: @Skillet
Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @skilletmusic


SKILLET 2023 European "Day of Destiny Tour":

April 14         Manchester, England - Academy

April 15         London, England - O2 Forum

April 18         Brussels, Belgium - Palais 12

April 19         Luxembourg - Rockhal       

April 21         Hannover, Germany - Capitol

April 22         Berlin, Germany - Columbia Halle

April 24         Hamburg, Germany - Docks

April 25         Copenhagen, Denmark - Stagebox

April 27         Warsaw, Poland - COS Torwar

April 28         Gliwice, Poland Arena Gliwice

April 30         Koln, Germany - Palladium

May 2            Munich, Germany - TonHalle

May 3            Zurich, Switzerland - Halle 622

May 4            Wiesbaden, Germany  - Schlachthof

May 6            Prague, Czech Republic - Forum Karlin

May 7            Vienna, Austria - Gasometer

May 8            Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra

May 10          Milan, Italy - Alcatraz

May 11          Stuttgart, Germany - Longhorn

May 13          Paris, France - Salle Pleyel

May 14          Tilburg, Netherlands - 013

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THE SPRINGBOARD MUSIC PODCAST LAUNCHES TO MAKE MUSIC BIZ DREAMS COME TRUE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE SPRINGBOARD MUSIC PODCAST LAUNCHES TO MAKE MUSIC BIZ DREAMS COME TRUE

Helmed by Rachael Hession, program debuts at No.12 in Apple Podcasts Music Interviews category; first four episodes are available now

Rachael Hession

NASHVILLE, TN.... FEBRUARY 8, 2023 -  The Springboard Music Podcast, helmed by Rachael Hession, who most recently served as Manager of National Promotion at Capitol Christian Music Group, has launched with its first four episodes.  Peaking at No. 12 in Apple Music Podcast's Music Interviews category in its first 24 hours, Chartable also has the program ahead of “Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast," “David Guetta The Podcast,” “The New Music Business with Ari Herstand,” and “Exit 209 with Storme Warren - SiriusXM” upon it's debut. 

Featuring Morgan Evan's bass player Andrew Brown, Director of Digital Partnerships and Revenue at Universal Music Group's Shannon Woodworth, and Concord + Chromatic Music Publishing songwriter Lauren Hungate (parts 1 + 2), the debut features went live Feburary 7th, with new episodes releasing every other Tuesday.  

"I knew from an early age that I wanted to be involved in the Music Industry," says Hession, describing why she started the podcast. "I just always thought you had to be an artist or songwriter, and those were your only two options.  After watching an episode of American Idol, I looked up what Simon Cowell’s path was to his career—he did radio promotion, as well as A&R. I immediately thought radio promotion would be cool, but didn’t think it was something you could just jump into, so I pursued A&R. I couldn’t afford to go to a school that had a music business program, so I went to a small private school with the intention of graduating as quickly as I could to move down to Nashville. I studied Marketing, thinking it was “similar” to A&R (branding). During that time, I had no one on campus who understood what I was trying to do with my life, and no one in my family had ever considered a career like the one I was striving for. I wished so badly there was someone young, who had recently broken into the industry, who didn’t have it all handed to them, that wasn’t an artist, that could tell me their story. Thus, The Springboard Music Podcast."

Hosting a variety of interviews with music industry professionals that listeners can look up to, pick their brain, etc., the podcast breaks down the elusive persona of the Music Industry and is geared toward an audience whose always dreamt of working in music, but don't know where to start.  While each episode reveals no direct path to a dream job, each guest provides insight on how to gain experience while in high school or college, what type of person would be a good fit for the job, and whether or not they consider themselves as “living the dream.” 

The Springboard Music Podcast will help listeners realize there is space for them at the "music industry table," no matter what their skills or passions are.

"You can be a photographer, and work in the Music Industry. You can be an accountant, and work in the music industry. You can be in IT Security, and work in the music industry," continues Hession.  "I hope young professionals won’t feel so alone and lost in their dreams after listening, that they will reach out to the guests, and take steps to gaining experience now to heart. I also hope that in 10 years, I run into them and hear about their successful careers, making it happen, and still doing what they love."

The Springboard Music Podcast Season 1 Guests and Topics:

Lauren Hungate

Lauren Hungate – signed songwriter to Concord + Chromatic Music Publishing
When Hungate fell into songwriting, it wasn't until she already had held two jobs in the music industry (one at Red Light Management and another at Capitol Christian Music Group). In this ep she shares how she discovered her love for songwriting, how she made the decision to leave her salaried job, and eventually, how she entered a song contest and got signed to a publisher.

Cassie Petrey

Cassie Petrey – Co-Founder of Crowd Surf
Petrey and Hession get into digital marketing trends, the difference between being an “influencer” and a “helper” to your audience, and what is an underutilized social media platform.

Aaron Tochini

Aaron Tochini – Director of Events at Music Business Association
Originally pursuing a career in music, Tochini found himself working in catering + events at the Omni hotel in Nashville. Little did he know that he made an impression with the Music Business Association and later became a member of their staff. He has now run over 80 events for MBA and they have a great time discussing what goes into making an event amazing. 

Shannon Woodworth

Shannon Woodworth – Director of Digital Partnerships and Revenue at Universal Music Group (Nashville)
Shannon has done it all—been on American Idol, started a blog, is a successful influencer, is a mom and a wife, an author, and also works full time at UMG Nashville. She discusses how she "does it all," what the process was for Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan’s song, “Buy Dirt,” to go viral on Tik Tok, and how she started UMG Nashville’s first ever philanthropic venture called Parade of Trees.

Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown – Bass player for Morgan Evans 
Brown and Hession chat about his transitioning from an existing career to pursue a career in music, soundcheck etiquette, what it’s like entering into an existing band, and advice for touring the world while having a life partner back at home.

Alex Quattlebaum

Alex Quattlebaum – Senior Manager of Touring at futureshirts
This episode covers the difference between VIP and Merch teams, the importance of hiring merch reps that fit your brand, and at what point an artist should considering making and selling merch.

LB Cantrell


LB Cantrell – Director of Operations and Content at Music Row Magazine

In this episode, we discuss transferring from one out of station school to another to pursue music, going straight to the person in charge asking for opportunities, and how to dream bigger within the job you currently have.

Ryan Byrd

Ryan Byrd – American Music Awards nominated Video Producerfor Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce's “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,"  Anne Wilson's “Hey Girl” and Tauren Well's “Joy In The Morning.”

This episode marks the season finale in three parts. They discuss attending Belmont, not for music, but for film—how to gain experience, finding common threads through her upbringing that were foreshadows to her career path, what the term “producer” really entails, and why she wouldn’t consider herself living the dream.

ABOUT RACHAEL HESSION:

Hession knew she wanted to be in Music Business, but couldn’t afford a college with a Music Business program and so went to college to get a business degree in Marketing in Upland, Indiana—a town with only two blinking yellow stoplights and cornfields. Itching to leave Indiana and make her way to Nashville, she graduated in three years, and then spent her last semester studying at the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, TN—a program for college students to gain hands on learning experience in the music industry.

After applying for a Commercial Partnerships internship at Capitol Christian Music Group and then awarded the position with only Ace Hardware on her resume, it wasn't long before she applied for a Sales and Services Representative position at the label and was hired. Four weeks into the job, HR called asking if she would consider applying for the open position as Administrator on the National Promotion team. Not wanting to be “that millennial” that jumped ship when the next opportunity came, it took several conversations and much support from her executives before making the switch to the radio team October 2017.

In December 2019, Hession was promoted to Manager of National Promotion at just 24 years old. During her time at Capitol, the team brought in 25 #1 records and broke new artists such as Anne Wilson and We The Kingdom.


Springboard Music Contact:

Rachael Hession
rachael@thespringboardmusic.com

Production Team for Springboard Music:

Alex Moock – Video Editor 
Caroline Smith – Audio Engineer 
Caitlin Sell – Graphic Designer 


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“PSYCHO IN MY HEAD," SKILLET'S NEW ACTIVE ROCK TRACK, NAMED THEME SONG FOR WWE’S “ELIMINATION CHAMBER” DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION)

                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

“PSYCHO IN MY HEAD," SKILLET'S NEW ACTIVE ROCK TRACK, NAMED THEME SONG FOR WWE’S “ELIMINATION CHAMBER”

DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION)
lands February 17 as Co-Headline Rock Resurrection Tour with Theory Of A Deadman launches amidst high demand & sell out shows
 

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Nashville, TN...February 2, 2023 - 17x platinum, GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET's new Active Rock track, "Psycho In My Head" (impacting February 7) has been named the theme song for WWE's “Elimination Chamber," one of their most popular annual events. Known for its unique headline match inside a giant pod structure, the Premium Live Event will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  Check out promo clips here.

SKILLET's DOMINION: DAY OF DESTINY (DELUXE EDITION), the companion to DOMINION, one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022, releases February 17 and features five new tracks including "Psycho In My Head" and "Finish Line," featuring Adam Gontier (formerly of Three Days Grace) from Saint Asonia. The latter is already a streaming hit with nearly 50M global streams to date.

SKILLET and Theory of a Deadman, joined by Saint Asonia, will also hit the road next month on the Rock Resurrection Tour. The 25-date trek already is in high demand, raising capacities amidst sold out shows and will include stops in Milwaukee, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, and more. Tickets are on sale now at www.skillet.com. Full tour routing below. 

SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, and multi-platinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation's most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 17 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single "Monster" is 5x platinum and remains "one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time." 2016's Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single "Feel Invincible" cracked 643 million global audio streams and went double platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to acheive gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times. Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath. Skillet's latest project, DOMINION, is one of the highest charting rock and metal albums of 2022 and available now.

 

DAY OF DESTINY DELUXE EDITION Track Listing (*denotes new track):

1. Surviving the Game

2. Standing in the Storm

3. Dominion

4. Valley of Death

5. Beyond Incredible

6. Destiny

7. Refuge

8. Shout Your Freedom

9. Destroyer

10. Forever or the End

11. Ignite

12. White Horse

13. Crossfire*

14. Psycho In My Head*

15. Finish Line (with Adam Gontier)*

16. Unbreakable Soul*

17. The Defiant*



SKILLET + THEORY OF A DEADMAN ON TOUR:


2/17 — Gary, IN — Hard Rock Live

2/18 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center  SOLD OUT

2/19 — East Moline, IL — The Rust Belt

2/21 — Milwaukee, WI — Eagles Ballroom Club Stage

2/22 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore 

2/24 — Reading, PA — Santander Arena - Theater + CAPACITY

2/25 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner

2/26 — Bangor, ME — Cross Insurance Center

3/1 — Rochester, NY — Main Street Armory

3/3 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre SOLD OUT

3/4 — Mt. Pleasant, MI — Soaring Eagle Casino - Theatre  SOLD OUT 

3/5 — Cincinnati, OH — AJB Music Center

3/8 — Pikeville, KY —Appalachian Wireless Arena

3/10 — St Louis, MO — The Factory

3/11 — Springfield, MO — Shrine Mosque

3/12 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theater

3/14 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center

3/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory

3/17 — Kansas City, MO — Midland Theatre

3/18 — Omaha, NE — Baxter Arena + CAPACITY

3/19 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom

3/22 — Phoenix, AZ — First Arizona Federal Theater

3/24 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort - Grand Theatre

3/25 — Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Live

3/26 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern


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ZONDERKIDZ TO PUBLISH BROADCASTER RAYMOND ARROYO’S NEW CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK SERIES, TURNABOUT TALES

                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ZONDERKIDZ TO PUBLISH BROADCASTER RAYMOND ARROYO’S NEW CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK SERIES, TURNABOUT TALES 

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison 

releases March 21, 2023 

 

Grand Rapids, MI – January 31, 2023 – Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that New York Times bestselling author, broadcast journalist and producer Raymond Arroyo will publish a new children’s picture book series titled Turnabout Tales, with the first book arriving in stores on March 21, 2023, titled The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison. Illustrated by Kristina Gehrmann, the book will be for children 4-8 and beyond who will enjoy learning how small moments and events in one’s life can create a big change, much like Edison’s life did. 

Based on the younger years of inventor Thomas Alva Edison, the book highlights the support of his mother, Nancy Edison, who understood Thomas had a special curiosity and went on to school him at home to help expand his worldview and understanding of all things nature and science. Edison’s curiosity often got him into trouble, but also led to his love of chemistry, the mechanics of the telegraph and more. His struggle with deafness at an early age also compelled him to become a compulsive reader. Edison’s mother was his biggest advocate, and he opened up an “invention factory” in 1876 to honor her after her unexpected death. 

The Turnabout Tales series will feature pivotal moments in other historic lives, each revealing challenges faced, paths changed and history turned. More books will be announced later in 2023. This series was acquired by Zonderkidz Publisher Megan Dobson and Senior Acquisitions Editor Katherine Jacobs, from agent Chip Flaherty of Bamtrey Strategies. 

“Zonderkidz is happy to bring these unique stories from Raymond to a wide audience who will appreciate history and the hidden backstories of characters that can inspire children and their families even today,” says Megan Dobson, Vice President and Publisher of Zonderkidz. “We seek to highlight tales that bring light and joy while also delivering inspiring yet little-known stories that bring history to life for kids in an all-new, fun way. Acquiring this series fits perfectly within our mission.” 

“We often forget that talent is nurtured by love and belief. I was drawn to Edison when I read a comment where he attributed his entire career as an inventor to his mother,” says Arroyo, host of the global news program The World Over Live on EWTN, and a Fox News Contributor. “At a critical point, when he was tossed from school, it was Edison’s mother who recognized his spark and changed the trajectory of his life. My hope is that the whole series will inspire kids and their families to be open to the direction of their children’s gifts and interests. Often it is by looking back that we can see the best way to go forward –and that’s what I hope to do with Turnabout Tales.” 

The book includes an author note and bibliography for further reading. A Teaching Guide and Activity Guide will also be available for free download to parents and educators at www.zonderkidz.com

“…the light of the invention within Tom might have never illuminated the world, had it not been for a mother who first saw the glow of curiosity in her Al.” – The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison 

Advance copies of the book and interviews are available upon request; a multi-city media tour in several U.S. cities in the spring featuring visits to media and schools is in process. 

ABOUT THE BOOK: 

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison 

By New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo 

Illustrated by Kristina Gehrmann 

Hardcover w/Jacket, $17.99 

9780310799238 March 21, 2023 On Sale 

 

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: 

This moving, hidden story of one of our great inventors, in Raymond Arroyo's skillful hands, becomes a lesson in the power of love and family. This Turnabout Tale will touch any parent who has ever defended or encouraged their child and inspire any student who has been underestimated. There’s true light in this tale.” - Kathie Lee Gifford, Best-selling author and 4-time Emmy award winning entertainer 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Raymond Arroyo is an internationally known, award-winning journalist, producer, and New York Times bestselling author. As a Fox News Contributor and Editorial Advisor to the top-rated, The Ingraham Angle, he has created the popular “Seen and Unseen” and “Friday Follies” segments that have become audience favorites. He regularly files reports for Fox News and appears across the network. As founding News Director, Managing Editor and Lead Anchor for EWTN News, he is seen in more than 350 million homes on six continents each week and heard on more than 500 AM/FM affiliates and a stand alone Sirius channel throughout the U.S. Arroyo established EWTN News and The World Over Live in 1996, which he hosts from Washington D.C. each week. Known for his penetrating interviews, Arroyo has interrogated the leading figures of the day. 

Highlights include: The first exclusive, sit down interview with Mel Gibson about his film, “The Passion of the Christ”; Mother Teresa of Calcutta; Placido Domingo; Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump, a groundbreaking interview with comic legend, Jerry Lewis, and the first and only English language interview with Pope Benedict XVI. Before coming to EWTN, Arroyo worked for the Associated PressThe New York Observer and the political columnist team of Evans and Novak. Arroyo is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He has acted and directed in New York and London. In addition to his work at EWTN, Arroyo has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN Headline News, Access Hollywood, and NPR. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Newsweek, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. Five of his adult books, including his biography of Mother Angelica, were all New York Times bestsellers. His first picture book, The Spider Who Saved Christmas, was also a New York Times bestseller. Additionally, he is author of the bestselling Will Wilder series for young readers. In 2015, Arroyo founded Storyented.com, a literacy initiative to inspire reading by connecting the world’s great authors and their readers. Arroyo resides in New Orleans and Washington D.C. with his wife Rebecca and their three children. 

 

https://raymondarroyo.com/ 

https://twitter.com/raymondarroyo 

https://www.facebook.com/ArroyoRaymond 

Literary Initiative: storyented.com 

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Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imaginative, innovative and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview and build up God’s children and teens. For additional information, please visit www.zonderkidz.com

 

Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan’s offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.




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MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY STAR GABBY BARRETT JOINS COLTON DIXON ON NEW VERSION OF HIT TRACK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY STAR GABBY BARRETT JOINS COLTON DIXON ON NEW VERSION OF HIT TRACK

"BUILD A BOAT (feat. GABBY BARRETT)" Available January 27, 2023

"Build A Boat" anchored at No. 1 for 10 weeks; longest running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022

Dixon's "Build A Boat Tour" to Launch

March 10th Featuring Jordan St. Cyr and special guests Apollo LTD

NASHVILLE, TN... January 23, 2023 -  Colton Dixon's "Build A Boat" has truly found an anchor at radio. No. 1 for 10 weeks, the track was also the longest running No. 1 Mediabase Christian AC song of 2022. On January 27th, a brand-new version of the song, "Build A Boat (feat. Gabby Barrett)" will be available, featuring MULTI-PLATINUM and award-winning Country star Gabby Barrett.  Pre-save the track HERE.

I respect Colton’s creativity as an artist and was already a big fan of ‘Build A Boat’ before he reached out to collaborate,” shares Barrett. “These lyrics really hit me, and it’s such a blessing to be a part of this new version and to be able to honor our Lord in this way."

Equally excited to have Barrett join him on what's become the biggest song of his career, Dixon commented, “I'm so honored to have a fellow American Idol alum, Gabby Barrett, join me in spreading the message of faith and perseverance through my song 'Build A Boat'- what a great way to kick off the year!" 

Dixon will be touring across the U.S. this spring on his "Build A Boat Tour" featuring Jordan St. Cyr and special guests Apollo LTD.  Hitting approximately 35 cities, the tour will kick off March 10th in Bedford, NH. Initial tour dates are listed below, with more being added soon.  Tickets are now on sale at ColtonDixon.com.

Colton Dixon: "Build a Boat Tour" (*all dates subject to change):

March 10, 2023 – Bedford, NH

March 11, 2023 – Williston, VT

March 12, 2023 – North Attleborough, MA

March 16, 2023 – Myrtle Beach, SC

March 17, 2023 – Rustburg, VA

March 18, 2023 – Laurinburg, NC

March 22, 2023 – Independence, MO

March 23, 2023 – Steelville, MO

March 24, 2023 – Willow Springs, MO

March 25, 2023 – Fayetteville, AR

March 26, 2023 - McKenzie, TN

March 31, 2023 – Sebastian, FL

April 2, 2023 – Buford, GA

April 15, 2023 – Mora, MN

April 16, 2023 – Quincy, IL

April 21, 2023 — Toledo, OH 

April 22, 2023 – Perry Hall, MD

April 30, 2023 – Oak Ridge, TN

May 5, 2023 – Mt. Pleasant, TX*

May 6, 2023 – Graham, TX*

May 7, 2023 – Andrews, TX*

May 11, 2023 – Santa Fe, NM

May 13, 2023 – Mansfield, TX

*Alexander Pappas filling in for Jordan St. Cyr

ABOUT COLTON DIXON:

Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist. Dixon is also a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort Anchor included the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, Anchor was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, followed by the release of his third studio album Identity, which included the top 5 single “All That Matters,” whose video was premiered by PEOPLE magazine. His critically-acclaimed, self-titled EP, which boasts the hit tracks "Miracles," "Devil Is A Liar," and “Made to Fly" is available now, along with his latest hit single, "Build a Boat."

GET CONNECTED WITH COLTON DIXON:
WEBSITETWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBETIKTOKINSTAGRAM

ABOUT GABBY BARRETT:

Warner Music Nashville’s MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett is setting the trend in Country music. Surpassing 2.5 BILLION global career streams, Barrett’s expanded version of her acclaimed debut, GOLDMINE (DELUXE), features Top 5, PLATINUM single “Pick Me Up.” Breaking out with her top-streaming PLATINUM album, the wildly-praised collection launched her meteoric 7X PLATINUM “I Hope” – the most-streamed Country song of 2020; 4-week Hot AC #1 crossover “I Hope (feat. Charlie Puth)” – which earned the iHeartRadio Titanium Award for reaching over 1 BILLION radio spins; and 3X PLATINUM three-week #1 “The Good Ones.” Ruling the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for a record-breaking 27 weeks, “I Hope” was the first debut single by a solo female artist to top the Country radio charts since 2017 and made her the youngest artist with a #1 debut at Country radio in over two decades. Honored at Billboard Women in Music 2022 with the Rising Star Award presented by Honda, she also co-hosted the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards™. Adding even more elite wins to her goldmine of accolades from Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards, Barrett was recognized as one of the five 2021 CMT Artists of the Year. The MOST-NOMINATED Country music female at the 2021 American Music Awards, she earned Favorite Country Album (GOLDMINE) and Favorite Country Song (“The Good Ones”). In addition, she’s among Country Radio Broadcasters’ 2022 New Faces of Country Music; Billboard’s Top New Country Artist of 2020; an Amazon Music Breakthrough artist; one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Music; and touted in Variety’s 2020 Young Hollywood Impact Report. Co-host of the 12th annual holiday special, CMA Country Christmas, the powerhouse vocalist continues to prove herself as a dynamic entertainer touring with Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, and Kane Brown this spring.

KEEP UP WITH GABBY BARRETT: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE


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Contact for Gabby Barrett:

Jensen Sussman, Sweet Talk Publicity
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Fount Lynch and Mary Catherine Rebrovick, Warner Music Nashville
fount.lynch@wmg.com and marycatherine@wmg.com


NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND PODCAST HOST ANNIE F. DOWNS PARTNERS WITH  AUTHOR, PODCASTER, AND HOPE DEALER CARLOS WHITTAKER TO CO-HEADLINE 

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NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR AND

PODCAST HOST ANNIE F. DOWNS PARTNERS WITH 

AUTHOR, PODCASTER, AND HOPE DEALER

CARLOS WHITTAKER TO CO-HEADLINE 

"HERE FOR YOU TOUR" THIS SUMMER

NASHVILLE, TN.... January 13, 2022 - New York Times best-selling author and podcast host Annie F. Downs is partnering with author, podcaster, and hope dealer Carlos Whittaker for the "Here For You Tour" this summer. Their first ever co-headlining tour, the one-of-a-kind event will make twelve stops across the nation with Downs and Whittaker sharing their unique commentaries on today’s culture, showcasing an individual in each local community, and inviting everyone to engage on a deeply human level.

"It's high time we get that tour bus rolling and come and see you guys," shared Downs about the tour. "So, we’re taking June 2023 to bus around and hang out with y’all, and it is like nothing I’ve ever done before! Carlos and I are coming to a bunch of cities in June because we like being where you are. That’s why we named it the "Here For You Tour" - you guys show up for us, show up for each other, and we get to show up, too. Each night will be incredible and unique and it’s not a podcast tour, so none of it will be recorded or shared. Just lived! We can't wait to see you!"

"As I’ve watched my social following grow, I couldn’t be more excited about taking the good we do off of the screen and into real life," Whittaker says. "And there is no one I trust more to partner with on my first official tour than Annie! Annie and I have been side by side for over a decade and she brings the exact message I want the people I invite to hear. Annie and I will team up every night for a few hours that I promise will make people feel seen and then feel free."

To get more info and first access to tickets, go to hereforyoutour.com.



“Here For You Tour” Dates:

Jun 8, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Minneapolis, MN

Jun 9, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Grand Rapids (Caledonia), MI

Jun 10, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Indianapolis, IN

Jun 11, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Columbus (Canal Winchester), OH

Jun 14, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Charlotte, NC

Jun 15, 2023 - 7:00 pm | New Albany, IN (Louisville, KY)

Jun 16, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Chicago (Naperville), IL

Jun 17, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Florence, KY

Jun 22, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Kansas City (Oak Grove), MO

Jun 23, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Dallas (Richardson), TX

Jun 24, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Austin, TX

Jun 25, 2023 - 7:00 pm | Houston (Crosby), TX

Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network—which includes her aptly named flagship show, "That Sounds Fun" — and author of multiple bestselling books like 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and That Sounds Fun. Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift. Annie is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at @anniefdowns.

Carlos Whittaker is a storyteller, speaker, and author of Moment Maker, Kill the Spider, and Enter Wild, who is bringing hope to humans all over the world. His latest book, How To Human, releases on January 24, 2023. He frequently speaks at some of the nation’s largest churches, corporations, and culture-shaping conferences with a superpower in creating spaces—online and in-person—where people feel safe to engage in genuine dialogue and be themselves. Carlos is a People’s Choice Award winner and host of the popular Human Hope podcast. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Heather, and their three children.

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GRAMMY NOMINEE PHIL WICKHAM DEBUTS NEW SINGLE, "THIS IS OUR GOD" TODAY

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GRAMMY NOMINEE PHIL WICKHAM DEBUTS NEW SINGLE,

"THIS IS OUR GOD" TODAY

 

Nashville, TN... January 9, 2023 - Renowned singer, songwriter, worship leader and current GRAMMY-nominee Phil Wickham has released a brand new single today, "This Is Our God."  Available across all DSP's today, the single is Wickham's first since receiving his first GRAMMY nomination for the top-selling single "Hymn of Heaven" (Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song) as well as for co-writing Chris Tomlin's track “Holy Forever.” The new single and nominations follow his recent collection of three Dove Awards for the Worship Song of the Year with his No. 1 track "Hymn of Heaven," Worship Album of the Year (HYMN OF HEAVEN) and Songwriter of the Year (Artist).    

 

"I am so thankful that when I sing to the God Jesus Christ I am not singing to some distant being far off, but I am singing to a God who came close, who came to save us and to rescue us," shared Wickham about the track.  "When we sing about our God, we sing about a God who loves without condition, who gives grace to the sinner, who saves the one who calls out, who pulls people out of the pit and brings them into His heavenly kingdom. This is our God. A God who saves, a God who redeems, a God who makes beauty from ashes and a God who renews. This is our manifesto. I cannot wait to sing this song with the church. This is our God."

Click image to watch the video for "This Is Our God"

 

ABOUT PHIL WICKHAM: Since his self-titled debut in 2006, Phil Wickham has emerged as a leader in the modern worship movement, penning countless songs sung in churches around the world. His RIAA Platinum®-certified single “This Is Amazing Grace” was his first career No. 1, holding the top spot for 13 consecutive weeks and named Billboard’s No. 1 “Christian Airplay Song of the Year” in 2014 and BMI’s “Christian Song of the Year” in 2015. His anthemic “Living Hope,” RIAA Gold®-certified, earned him a GMA Dove Award for “Worship Recorded Song of the Year” in 2019.

His latest project, Hymn of Heaven (June 25, 2021, Fair Trade Services), was written during a year when the family of God couldn’t physically gather in houses of worship around the world. “Hymn of Heaven is full of praise and thankfulness, just lifting up the name of Jesus and speaking what we really know the reality is even though we don’t see it,” he says. “All I want to do is facilitate moments where people can encounter the presence of God.” “Battle Belongs” and “House Of The Lord,” both RIAA Gold®-certified singles, all topped the Christian radio charts along with “Hymn Of Heaven” as No. 1 singles at Christian radio. Hymn of Heaven earned Wickham five 2022 GMA Dove Award Nominations, winning in three of them for Worship Song of the Year ("Hymn of Heaven), Worship Album of the Year (Hymn of Heaven) and Songwriter of the Year (Artist).  Wickham received his first GRAMMY nominations late when it was announced that his top-selling single "Hymn of Heaven" was nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.  Additionally, Wickham is nominated in the same category as a co-writer for Chris Tomlin's track “Holy Forever,” along with Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson. 

Wickham’s music has received hundreds of millions of streams across his catalog and platforms, with his discography including eight full-length projects, multiple Christmas releases, and a series of popular Singalong records that capture Wickham’s songs doing what they were always meant to do—giving people the language to sing to God. To find out more, visit PhilWickham.com.

 


Get Connected with Phil Wickham:

  Website // https://t.e2ma.net/click/snjbyg/wubd9b/crjxgsb
  Twitter // https://t.e2ma.net/click/snjbyg/wubd9b/sjkxgsb
  Instagram // https://t.e2ma.net/click/snjbyg/wubd9b/8blxgsb
  Facebook // https://t.e2ma.net/click/snjbyg/wubd9b/o4lxgsb
  YouTube // https://t.e2ma.net/click/snjbyg/wubd9b/4wmxgsb                                      

TikTok// https://www.tiktok.com/@philwickhamofficial 

 


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