Big Daddy Weave's Highly-Anticipated Seventh Studio Album Beautiful Offerings Releases Tomorrow, September 18, 2015

Big Daddy Weave's "My Story Tour" kicks off today in Quincy, Ill.

Nashville, Tenn. (September 17, 2015) — Big Daddy Weave's seventh studio album Beautiful Offerings is available tomorrow, September 18, 2015, and is already receiving incredible acclaim. Critics are saying Beautiful Offerings "demonstrates once again the passion and energy that have made Big Daddy Weave one of Christian music's most compelling acts," (NewReleaseToday.com), saying it is packed with "rich, melodic hooks with thought-provoking and worshipful writing" (CCM Magazine).

Here's more of what critics are saying about Beautiful Offerings:

"This new album demonstrates once again the passion and energy that have made Big Daddy Weave one of Christian music's most compelling acts. True to form, this new project Beautiful Offerings reflects real life and emotion, from longing and struggle to breakthrough and gratitude, with front man Mike Weaver's forthright songwriting and intimate and unmistakable vocals backed by powerful arrangements and stellar musicianship. It derives its power from the fact that life and music intertwine so fully."  
     – NewReleaseToday

"Big Daddy Weave continues to deliver new and creative arrangements, powerful lyrics and compelling vocals with Beautiful Offerings. The musical diversity and truth-filled, life inspiring messages make this album one you must add to your CCM collection."
     – The Christian Beat

"They have done it yet again with their new album, inviting listeners to share in the redemptive work and story of God so that together we can be a beautiful offering for Him."
     – Moody

"Beautiful Offerings is only eclipsed by the amazing and inspiring character of the men that make up Big Daddy Weave...Beautiful Offerings will be impacting radio and retail for years to come."
     – Soul2Soul Radio  

"Beautiful Offerings marks a bright new season inspired by the biblical idea that 'in Christ we can do all things.' The songs here -- and the entire theme -- are about believing what God says about us and moving forward in faith. Don’t miss the anthemic 'My Story,' co-written with Jason Ingram, which beautifully sums up who this band is and just what they believe."
     – Rhapsody

"Listening to Big Daddy Weave's new album Beautiful Offerings is like going to worship service on Sundays - you feel refreshed and uplifted as you glorify God with these intense Jesus lovers who embrace how God is working through their music.”
     – HearItFirst.com


To hear Big Daddy Weave talk more about the heart behind Beautiful Offerings, check out these features with Moody Radio and Worship Leader. Watch for a feature with 100 Huntley Street to air tomorrow on Global TV and YES TV, also available on 100huntley.com.

Click here to preorder the album.

Big Daddy Weave's "My Story Tour" kicks off today in Quincy, Ill. The tour will make 27 stops across the U.S. and will feature special guests Jason Gray and Citizen Way. For tickets and updated tour information, click here.


Beautiful Offerings
1. Beautiful Offering
2. My Story
3. I Belong To God
4. Come Sit Down
5. The Lion and the Lamb
6. Heaven Is Here
7. It's Already Done
8. I Will Go
9. Praise You
10. Glory Unspeakable
11. You're Gonna Love Him

Beautiful Offerings (Deluxe Edition)
12. Welcome
13. When You Love Somebody
14. Jesus I Believe
15. Good Good Father


About Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave is one of the top artists in Christian music: they are one of the genre's biggest headlining artists, the second most played artist at Christian AC-Monitored radio in 2014 and the recipient of multiple industry awards and nominations, including: Dove Awards, K-LOVE Fan Awards, Billboard Music Awards and ASCAP Awards. With a brand-new studio album, entitled Beautiful Offerings, coming September 18, 2015, the band’s latest and career best-selling album, Love Come To Life, celebrated four consecutive No. 1 singles along with recent news that “Redeemed” has been certified gold by the RIAA. Big Daddy Weave has career album sales of more than one million units. Formed in 2002, Big Daddy Weave is: Mike Weaver, Jay Weaver, Jeremy Redmon, Joe Shirk and Brian Beihl. More information can be found online at www.bigdaddyweave.com.


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WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition Includes 36 Christian Artists & Hit Songs; Available for Digital Pre-Order Now; In Stores September 25th

(Nashville, Tenn.) September 16, 2015 – Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment announce the September 25th release of WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition. WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition is available now to pre-order at all major digital download stores and in-store at LifeWay Christian Stores. With 19 No. 1's plus nine more top five songs, WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition marks the 21st two-disc release of the platinum-selling series that compiles the best songs from Christian radio at an incredible value for the consumer. The entire WOW branded series (Hits, Worship, Gospel, and specialty releases) tops 30 MILLION units in sales.

With songs about God’s love for us, trusting God to carry us through the difficult times and being a light to the world, WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition is 2 CD's filled with 36 uplifting hit songs from today’s top Christian artists; including Francesca Battistelli’s “He Knows My Name,” Jeremy Camp’s “He Knows,” Lauren Daigle’s “How Can It Be,” for KING & COUNTRY’s “Shoulders,” Matt Maher’s “Because He Lives (Amen)” and Third Day’s “Soul On Fire (feat. All Sons & Daughters).”

WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition has six more hit songs than the standard edition. Both versions of WOW Hits 2016 also feature three bonus tracks from up and coming radio artists, making the deluxe edition a jam-packed collection of 39 songs!

Since announcing the track listing on Spotify and Facebook in July, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of WOW Hits 2016 Deluxe Edition.

Marketing efforts include prime retail positioning throughout the holiday season at Christian, mainstream and digital retail outlets, radio promotions, and a strong online presence with ad buys at Christian music sites, Facebook, YouTube and Google. WOW Hits 2016 will be a major traffic driver for retail during the crucial Christmas shopping season.

WOW Hits 2016 Track Listing:

DISC ONE

1. "Greater" MercyMe
2. "Soul On Fire" Third Day (feat. All Sons & Daughters)
3. "He Knows" Jeremy Camp
4. "Broken Together" Casting Crowns
5. "He Knows My Name" Francesca Battistelli
6. "Overwhelmed" Big Daddy Weave
7. "Jesus Loves Me" Chris Tomlin
8. "Save My Life" Sidewalk Prophets
9. "Even So Come" Passion (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
10. "Because He Lives (Amen)" Matt Maher
11. "I Am Not Alone (Radio Version)" Kari Jobe
12. "Day One" Matthew West
13. "Something Beautiful" Steven Curtis Chapman
14. "Press On" Mandisa
15. "Stars In The Night" Tenth Avenue North

BONUS

1. "You Are Loved" Stars Go Dim
2. "From The Day" I Am They

ONLY ON THE DELUXE EDITION

1. "No Turning Back" Brandon Heath (feat. All Sons & Daughters)
2. "Brave" Moriah Peters
3. "How Sweet The Sound" Citizen Way

  DISC TWO

1. "Shoulders" for KING & COUNTRY
2. "Brother" NEEDTOBREATHE
3. "Touch the Sky" Hillsong United
4. "How Can It Be" Lauren Daigle
5. "Drops in the Ocean" Hawk Nelson
6. "Beyond Me" TobyMac
7. "Do Life Big" Jamie Grace
8. "Come As You Are" Crowder
9. "Lord I’m Ready Now" Plumb
10. "Impossible" Building 429
11. "Through All Of It" Colton Dixon
12. "Start A Fire" Unspoken
13. "Who I Am" Blanca
14. "You Will Never Run" Rend Collective
15. "King Of My Heart" Love & The Outcome

BONUS

1. "I’ll Keep On" NF (feat. Jeremiah Carlson)

ONLY ON THE DELUXE EDITION

1. "Let It Be Love" Family Force 5
2. "This Is Living" Hillsong Young & Free (feat. Lecrae)
3. "Making Me New" Royal Tailor 

About WOW:
Established in 1995 with collaboration between Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group and Word Entertainment, the three largest Christian music and entertainment companies; WOW releases multiple compilation albums each year, including WOW Hits, WOW Gospel, WOW Worship and WOW Christmas. The marketing and distribution of WOW is shared among the three companies.  The entire WOW branded series (Hits, Worship, Gospel, Christmas, and specialty releases) tops 30 MILLION units in sales. VisitWOWilovechristianmusic.com for a full product line up.  

WOW Hits 2016 is marketed and distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group.
 
 

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Full Circle Music Joins "Group of the Year" Winners High Valley at Canadian Country Music Awards

RFDTV Visits Nashville-Based Studio

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2015)... Full Circle Music joined Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winning High Valley for the 2015 CCMA Awards held in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Sept. 13, 2015. High Valley was among the big winners of the night, taking home the trophy for "Group or Duo of the Year." Full Circle's Seth Mosley produced and wrote on High Valley's County Line, also up for album of the year. Other artists taking part in the show broadcasted across Canada on CMT (Canada) and CBC-TV were Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett.

RFDTV recently stopped by Full Circle Music's Studio to learn more about the origin of the music group and what it is like to work with everyone from Ricky Skaggs and Newsboys to High Valley. To watch the story, click here.

About Full Circle Music:
Under the leadership of GRAMMY®-winning producer and songwriter Seth Mosley (SESAC Writer of the Year 2014, Billboard No. 1 Producer 2013), Full Circle Music is comprised of a team of producers, engineers, songwriters, editors, studios and creators that work with both signed and independent artists. With 20 No. 1 singles and credits including Mat Kearney, MercyMe, TobyMac, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Sidewalk Prophets, Newsboys and country acts like High Valley, Ricky Skaggs and more, the Full Circle Music team offers a wealth of combined experience from multiple genres including pop, Christian and country.  

Get Connected with Full Circle Music:
Website: fullcirclemusic.org
Facebook: facebook.com/fullcirclemusicproduction
Twitter: twitter.com/fullcirclemusic
Instagram: instagram.com/fullcirclemusicco
 

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Colton Dixon Gets Engaged At Disney World! Disney Officially Blogs as PEOPLE Magazine, OK!, BRIDES and More Pick Up on the Good News

Dixon's Dual EPs Calm and Storm Available Now as Calm Tops iTunes Christian Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (September 14, 2015) — Colton Dixon got engaged to his girlfriend Annie Coggeshall last Friday afternoon at Magic Kingdom park, just a few hours before performing at Disney's annual Night of Joy. DisneyParks official blog was there to cover the engagement, and word traveled fast as PEOPLE, BRIDES, OK!, and more picked up on the news.

Dixon gave Disney this exclusive quote: 

“I can’t believe I’m already at this stage of life. I’ve seen friends and family make this step, and it’s always seemed so far away, but here we are. After mulling over how and where to propose, I could think of no better place than Walt Disney World. I’ve known that Annie was the one for me for a long time, but God’s timing is always perfect. Listening to Him and being intentional in our time together and apart as we grew as people was so important. Thank you to all of my friends and family who cheered me on during this time! There it is guys and gals. I’m getting married!!!!!!!”

Dixon was in Orlando to perform at Disney's Night Of Joy, and he announced the engagement from stage Friday night. Dixon and Coggeshall met through a mutual friend at a concert in L.A. and have been together for almost three years.

PHOTOS Copyright: The Walt Disney Company

Friday also marked the release of Dixon's Dual EPs Calm and Storm, which already put Dixon at the top of the iTunes Christian albums chart. Click below to watch the lyric video for "Where I End," a brand new track.

About Colton Dixon
Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show American Idol, and his career has been on the fast track ever since. 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 and the No. 9 best-selling album of 2013 in the Christian genre overall. In just a few short years, Dixon has already played live for more than 1 million fans, performing at festivals like Winter Jam and touring with acts such as Third Day, TobyMac and Casting Crowns. Colton Dixon has also been named the latest Steinway artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort ANCHOR, released last fall and includes 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. This year, ANCHOR is nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon also received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Dixon’s dual EPs Calm and Storm are available now.


Get Connected with Colton Dixon
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coltondixon 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coltondixonmusic?fref=ts 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColtonDixonMusicVEVO
Instagram: https://instagram.com/coltondixonmusic/


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Big Daddy Weave Announces "My Story Tour" Set To Kick Off September 17

Big Daddy Weave's highly-anticipated studio album
Beautiful Offerings to debut September 18

Album’s first radio single, “My Story,” already Top 20 at NCA and AC-Monitored

Nashville, Tenn. (September 9, 2015) — Big Daddy Weave, one of Christian music's biggest headlining artists, is hitting the road once again for their "My Story Tour," set to kick off September 17, 2015 in Quincy, Ill. Featuring Jason Gray and Citizen Way, the tour will run through November 22, 2015, hitting 27 cities across the U.S. 

The tour is launching in conjunction with the September 18, 2015 release of Beautiful Offerings, Big Daddy Weave's highly-anticipated seventh studio album, available for pre-order now. The album’s first single, "My Story," sparked the title for the tour and has resonated with listeners everywhere, breaking into the top 20 on both the Hot Christian Songs and Christian AC charts.

"We are really excited to play the songs from our new album Beautiful Offerings," lead singer Mike Weaver said. "We’ve only experienced them in the studio, but songs take on a different life when you play them live. I'm really eager to discover them in that way and see what God has in store each night of the tour. The songs from this album are about the journey we’ve been on since the last record, learning to live in being redeemed and having our lives be beautiful offerings to the Lord. We’re excited about sharing that journey with everybody and sharing the stage with our good friends Jason Gray and Citizen Way."

Leading up to the tour, Big Daddy Weave will be part of the Christian Music Broadcaster's Momentum Night Of Worship, tonight, September 9, 2015, as well as Disney's Night Of Joy, Friday, September 11, 2015.

Click here to watch the official music video for "My Story," which debuted exclusively on The Overflow Friday, August 28, 2015.

Beautiful Offerings follows the band's best-selling album to date, Love Come To Life, which brought four consecutive No. 1 singles, including "Overwhelmed," which recently earned a Dove Award nomination for Song of the Year. The 46th Annual Dove Awards will take place Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn.


Big Daddy Weave’s My Story Tour
Sep 17 – Quincy, IL (Oakley Lindsay Center)
Sep 18 – Marion, IL (Marion Cultural & Civic Center)
Sep 19 – Marion, IL (Marion Cultural & Civic Center)
Sep 20 – Moberly, MO (Big Moberly Area Community College)
Sep 25 – Nashville, TN (Gaylord Opryland Hotel)
Oct 01 – Lexington, NC (Lexington NC Civic Center)
Oct 02 – Fort Mill, SC (Riverplace Studio)
Oct 03 – Elon College, NC (Alamance High School)
Oct 04 – Greenville, SC (North Greenville University)
Oct 06 – Poplar Bluff, MO (Black River Coliseum)
Oct 07 – Shreveport, LA (Red River Revel Music Festival)
Oct 10 – Supply, NC (Brunswick Community College)
Oct 11 – Christiansburg, VA (Christiansburg High School)
Oct 22 – Toledo, OH (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
Oct 23 – Bardstown, KY (Nelson County High School)
Oct 24 – Morehead, KY (Button Auditorium @ Morehead State University)
Oct 25 – Lima, OH (Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima)
Oct 30 – Pensacola, FL (Pensacola Bayfront Stadium)
Oct 31 – Citronelle, AL (Citronelle High School Football Stadium)
Nov 01 – Sulphur Springs, TX (City of Sulphur Springs Downtown Celebration Plaza)
Nov 11 – Toms River, NJ (The Church of Grace and Peace)
Nov 12 – Bethel, CT (Walnut Hill Community Church)
Nov 13 – Somerset, MA (Grace Gospel Church)
Nov 14 – Waterville, ME (Centerpoint Church)
Nov 16 – Westfield, MA (Westfield Evangelical Free Church)
Nov 17 – Manchester, NH (Manchester Christian Church)
Nov 18 – Montgomery, NY (Goodwill Church)
Nov 20 – Northfield, IL (Christian Heritage Academy)
Nov 22 – Greeneville, TN (Niswonger Performing Arts Center)

About Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave is one of the top artists in Christian music: they are one of the genre's biggest headlining artists, the second most played artist at Christian AC-Monitored radio in 2014 and the recipient of multiple industry awards and nominations, including: Dove Awards, K-LOVE Fan Awards, Billboard Music Awards and ASCAP Awards. With a brand-new studio album, entitled Beautiful Offerings, coming September 18, 2015, the band’s latest and career best-selling album, Love Come To Life, celebrated four consecutive No. 1 singles along with recent news that “Redeemed” has been certified gold by the RIAA. Big Daddy Weave has career album sales of more than one million units. Formed in 2002, Big Daddy Weave is: Mike Weaver, Jay Weaver, Jeremy Redmon, Joe Shirk and Brian Beihl. More information can be found online at www.bigdaddyweave.com.


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Matt Hammitt And Family Celebrate Milestone Fifth Birthday Of Son Bowen

The Hammitt Family's Whole Hearts Foundation continues work in serving children battling life-threatening heart conditions

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2015) - Matt Hammitt, frontman for the GRAMMY® nominated band Sanctus Real, and his family are celebrating the fifth birthday of their son Bowen, a survivor of the critical and rare heart disease Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). This milestone in Bowen’s life comes with great joy, as the Hammitts were told before his birth that thirty percent of children diagnosed with HLHS don't reach their fifth birthday. Bowen is headed to Walt Disney World to mark the big occasion, where the Hammitts' foundation, Whole Hearts, will be a sponsor of the Christian Music Broadcasters Convention. To view a message from the Hammitt family commemorating this very special day, click here. 

"It seems like just yesterday when Bowen was born, when so many friends and strangers opened up their hearts to our son," shares Hammitt.  "We are eternally grateful, not only for this milestone birthday, but also for every person and prayer that uplifted our family through a very difficult season. And now through Whole Hearts Foundation, we are blessed to pass on that same love and support to other families in need."

Hammitt and his wife share more about Bowen’s journey in a recent and deeply personal episode of "The Lead Me Lifecast” (click here to listen). The podcast is a series of personal and spiritual journals, along with vulnerable conversations about topics related to faith, family, marriage and manhood, produced and hosted by Hammitt.  

Upon diagnosis in 2010, hundreds of media outlets and radio stations nationwide joined the Hammitts in praying for their infant son's condition. With grateful hearts, the Hammitts launched the Whole Hearts Foundation to meet the practical, financial, emotional and spiritual needs of families with children suffering from congenital heart disease.  

Stay Connected with Matt Hammitt and The Whole Hearts Foundation:
Matt Hammitt Website // http://matthammittmusic.com/
Whole Hearts Foundation Website // http://wholehearts.org/
Twitter // https://twitter.com/matthammitt
Instagram // https://instagram.com/matthammitt/
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/MattHammitt 
 

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Multi-Platinum Selling Singer Michael W. Smith Announces Return of Nationwide Christmas Tour with Amy Grant in Select Markets

Three-time GRAMMY® winner serves as main composer in anticipated 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN feature film

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 8, 2015) – Selling more than 15 million albums, Michael W. Smith will once again bring holiday cheer to arenas, coliseums and theaters to more than a dozen markets this holiday season through his nationwide Christmas tour. Smith’s long-time friend and fellow GRAMMY® winner Amy Grant will co-bill with him in select cities including Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, St. Louis, Atlanta, Greensboro and Fairfax. The evening will feature favorites from Smith’s latest Christmas release Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas, which includes an all-star lineup of guests – Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Amy Grant, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles, Bono and Michael McDonald.  The holiday album scored a nomination for "Christmas Album of the Year" at the upcoming 46th Annual Dove Awards. Smith also earned a nod with "Christ Be All Around Me" for"Inspirational Song of the Year." For a full list of tour dates and ticket information, visit michaelwsmith.com/tour.
 
The Christmas tour will come on the heels of a busy fall for Smith with tour commitments across the United States, Brazil, Korea, The Ukraine and Japan. The acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician is currently promoting his role in 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN.Alongside his son Tyler, Smith created the score for the motion picture. Based on Don Piper’s New York Times bestseller (7 million books sold--now also available in a movie edition), 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN, Giving Films’ first project, is the amazing and true story of Piper’s death in an auto accident, his experience of heaven and his return to severe physical, emotional and spiritual recovery. Smith joined fellow actors Hayden Christensen (STAR WARS, JUMPER), Kate Bosworth (BLUE CRUSH, SUPERMAN RETURNS), E! News host Jason Kennedy and other cast members along with the real Piper family - Don, Eva, Nicole, Chris and Joe - at the film’s world premiere at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta on Sept. 1. Directed by the famed Michael Polish and distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films, 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN will open in theaters on Sept. 11.

From Left to Right: Smith, Kate Bosworth, Michael Polish; Smith and Bosworth; Hayden Christensen, Smith, Tyler Smith
Photo Credits Lovell-Fairchild

About Michael W. Smith: 
Michael W. Smith is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician who has sold more than 15 million albums, achieved 32 No. 1 songs, earned three GRAMMY® Awards, one American Music Award and more than 40 Dove Awards. In honor of ASCAP’s 100th Anniversary, Smith, along with Amy Grant, was honored as “a cornerstone of Christian music,” for his groundbreaking career and significant influence on the genre. In 2014, Smith released both Hymns, his first-ever classic album featuring church favorites available exclusively at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and CrackerBarrel.com, and Sovereign, which took a Top 10 spot on the Billboard 200, as well as the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart. His fourth career Christmas album, Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas, released during the fall of 2014 and received critical acclaim from The New York Times, USA Today and more. Featuring Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Amy Grant, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Nettles, Bono and Michael McDonald, the project was one of the top-selling Christmas albums of the season. Smith is an active supporter of Rocketown, the Nashville-based center for at-risk teens, Compassion International and Samaritan’s Purse, the ministry headed by Franklin Graham. For more information, visitwww.michaelwsmith.com.

Christmas Tour 2015: 
* All tour dates subject to change, please visit michaelwsmith.com/tour for the latest information.
Nov. 27     Brentwood Baptist Church - Nashville, TN
Dec. 04     Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) - Bowling Green, KY
Dec. 05    Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - Houston, TX (co-bill with Amy Grant)
Dec. 06     American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX (co-bill with Amy Grant)
Dec. 08     Resurrection Life Church - Grandville, MI
Dec. 09     Fox Theatre - Detroit, MI
Dec. 11      Scott Trade Center - St. Louis, MO
Dec. 12     Target Center - Minneapolis, MN (co-bill with Amy Grant)
Dec. 13     Denny Sanford Premier Center - Sioux Falls, SD (co-bill with Amy Grant)
Dec. 15     Cincinnati Music Hall - Cincinnati, OH
Dec. 16     Bell Shoals Baptist Church (Brandon, FL) - Tampa, FL
Dec. 18     Gwinnett Center - Atlanta, GA (co-bill with Amy Grant)
Dec. 19     Greensboro Coliseum - Greensboro, NC (co-bill with Amy Grant)
Dec. 20     Patriot Center - Fairfax, VA (co-bill with Amy Grant)

Stay Connected with Michael W. Smith:
Website // www.michaelwsmith.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/michaelwsmithofficial
Twitter // www.twitter.com/michaelwsmith
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The Afters Release New Single "Live On Forever," Already Playing On 40 Stations Across AC and CHR Formats

The Afters prepare to release upcoming studio album, 
debuting February 12, 2016

Nashville, Tenn. (September 3, 2015) — Dove Award-winning band, The Afters, have released a brand new single, "Live On Forever," which is already being played at 40 radio stations across AC and CHR formats. The single, written about Heaven, is the first from their forthcoming fifth studio album, set to release February 12, 2016.

"When we started writing this song, we were having a discussion about Heaven, and over the last year we’ve lost some really close friends and family members," said lead singer Josh Havens. “Losing the people that you love is one of the most painful things of this life, but this life is not the end, and we were made for so much more than just this world. In Revelation 21:4, it describes Heaven as a place where there is no more death, no more sorrow, no more pain, no more crying. It says these things are gone forever, and that’s the hope that we hold on to - the hope of everlasting life with Jesus, and that’s the hope that this song is about."

"Live On Forever" is now available through iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Fans can hear the single live this October as The Afters head out on the "Time Of My Life Tour" alongside Chris August, Unspoken and Among the Thirsty. For additional tour information,click here.


About The Afters
Texas-based, four-piece band The Afters were propelled into the national spotlight with their INO/Sony Music Label Group debut I Wish We All Could Win. The project spawned the swirling, melodic hit “Beautiful Love,” earning the band an enthusiastic following when the song was selected as the theme track for MTV’s “8th and Ocean.” “Beautiful Love” was also the most downloaded track of 2006 on the iTunes ® Inspirational charts and garnered the band an mtvU award. The Afters’ sophomore release Never Going Back To OK (INO/Columbia Records) debuted in the Top 50 on the Billboard Top 200, and proved to be a sensation on the silver screen with “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC), “Dr. Phil,” “Army Wives” (Lifetime) and “Rachael Ray.” The band’s third record Light Up the Sky bolstered two No. 1 radio hits, as well as placements on “The Biggest Loser” (NBC) and “You Deserve It” (ABC). A slew of media including Rolling Stone, Seventeen.com, E! News Live, TV Guide, Premiere Radio and more also picked up on covering The Afters. The band released its fourth studio album, Life Is Beautiful in April 2013 via Fair Trade and is currently in the studio recording their fifth studio album, set to debut in February, 2016.


Get Connected With The Afters:
Website // www.theafters.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/theafters
Twitter // www.twitter.com/theafters
Instagram // www.instagram.com/theaftersofficial

 

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Skillet Garners Third RIAA Certified Platinum Single As "Awake & Alive" Sells Over One Million Digital Copies

Band Begins Recording 2016 release amidst Headlining Western leg of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular

Nashville, TN (Sept. 2, 2015) ….  Multi-platinum and GRAMMY®-nominated rockers Skillet recently garnered yet another hit as their No. 1 Active Rock single “Awake & Alive” has received RIAA Platinum certification having sold over one million digital copies. The Billboard Music Award winners have sold over 11 million albums and singles in the U.S. alone.

As the band begins recording their 2016 release in LA this fall they will also headline the Western leg of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, one of the largest annual tours in the world. Skillet also headlined the winter/spring leg of the tour while it made history earlier this year with more than 600,000 people at a total of 47 shows across the country, the tour will conclude an unprecedented year with stops in nine additional west coast cities in November. “Good to be Alive,” also off of their latest album RISE, garnered a nomination in the “Rock Song of the Year” category at the 46th Annual Dove Awards.


About Skillet:
GRAMMY®-nominated and platinum selling rock band Skillet has sold more than 11 million albums and singles in the U.S., racked up more than 160 million YouTube views and amassed a diehard following whose members number more than five million on Facebook alone. Their 2013 Dove Award-winning release RISE debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Billboard Rock and Christian charts, which led to four consecutive No. 1 radio hits. RISE also gave Skillet their late night television debut on Conan and follows the band's 2009 platinum blockbuster, Awake, which garnered three Billboard Music Awards and spawned four multi format hit singles, including the platinum singles “Awake & Alive” and  "Monster," whose companion video has generated more than 69 million YouTube views. Skillet was the only active rock band to achieve RIAA Platinum Certification in 2012.


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Rend Collective's As Family We Go Makes Highest Chart Debut For A Christian Album In The U.K. In Nearly 20 Years

As Family We Go sees overwhelming international response, 
landing in iTunes Top 10 in seven countries

Project hits Top 10 on Digital Albums Chart
in both the U.S. and the U.K.

Nashville, Tenn. (September 1, 2015) — Rend Collective's fifth studio album, As Family We Go, debuted last week at No. 19 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 9 on U.K.’s Digital Albums Chart, making it the highest debut for a Christian album in the U.K. in almost 20 years and the highest ever Christian album debut on the U.K. Digital Albums Chart.

In addition to these significant achievements, Rend Collective is proving to be a strong force internationally, hitting the top 10 albums on iTunes in seven countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada. The group also landed the No. 1 spot on every iTunes Christian Albums Chart including the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Rend Collective continues to gain a growing international fan base through touring, including recent visits to Brazil, Hungary, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Canada. 

In the U.S., As Family We Go hit the top 10 on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart and the top 23 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart.

As Family We Go continues to receive overwhelming support from critics and media outlets including FOX News, Billboard, Relevant Magazine and more. To see what the buzz is all about, purchase the album here.

Last month, Rend Collective led worship alongside Chris Tomlin and others at sold out Worship Night In America events at NYC's Madison Square Garden, Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheater and Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena. The group will re-join Tomlin on the second leg of his “Love Ran Red Tour” this October, and they are also gearing up for two headlining tours in 2016. 

For additional tour information, visit: http://rendcollective.com/tour.


As Family We Go (Deluxe Edition)
1. Celebrate
2. Free As A Bird
3. You Will Never Run
4. Every Giant Will Fall
5. One And Only
6. Joy Of The Lord
7. Never Walk Alone
8. Your Royal Blood
9. Just A Glimpse
10. Coming Home
11. The Artist
12. Ireland’s Call
13. You Will Never Run (Neon Feather Remix)
14. One And Only (Urban Rescue Remix)
15. Never Weigh Me Down
16. Every Giant Will Fall (Ukelele Version)


About Rend Collective
Hailing from a small town off the coast of Northern Ireland, Rend Collective (Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell) wants to be known as a celebration band, worshiping for God’s Glory and fame. Since the release of their first album, Organic Family Hymnal, the group’s authentic and energetic style of worship has attracted an international audience, with career sales of more than 300,000 albums. The group saw early success as their first ever single “Build Your Kingdom Here,” peaked at No. 12 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Their 2014 release The Art of Celebration, charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart within the first week of its release. Known for their electric lively worship, the band has been a part of several major tours with top artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Kari Jobe, Lecrae and more. Rend Collective is currently preparing to embark on two headlining tours in 2016. The group’s anticipated new album, As Family We Go, is available now.


Get Connected With Rend Collective
Website: http://rendcollective.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rendcollective
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rendcollective
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rendcollective/
Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/rendcollectivespotify
Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/AsFamilyWeGoAPL 
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Rend_Collective?id=Awch4mrsu4hi5utotmvhpytjiqq


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Sidewalk Prophets Deliver Something Different, Heralded As "Their Best Work To Date"

Band Encourages Fans to Share in #BeSomethingDifferent Social Media Campaign

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 1, 2015) – Critics are praising Dove Award winning Sidewalk Prophets for their release of Something Different, heralding it as the band’s “best work to date.”

The third studio album from the band features 14 tracks, including their hit single “Prodigal," which is currently Top 5 on the AC Chart. Produced by GRAMMY® Award winning Seth Mosley, Something Different combines the diverse influences of gospel, pop, and rock and roll, built upon candor and honesty about where the band is, has been and is going. "This is the most proud I’ve ever been to make music because we’ve poured everything we have into this project," explains the band's frontman Dave Frey. “There are so many different people we’ve met on the road. So many lives, and they’re all different. We’re all separate people. We all have our stories, but it’s the same God who connects us, and He is the something that makes us different.”

Surrounding the release of Something Different, Sidewalk Prophets graced the cover of CCM Magazine. Their newest album has received positive reception, with critics noting their new take on musical styling:

“The aptly named and much-anticipated third studio album from Sidewalk Prophets, Something Different, successfully marks the band’s foray into their new era of sound.” – CCM Magazine

“The Sidewalk Prophets guys have undoubtedly outdone themselves with this release. Something Different is by far their best work yet and definitely raises the bar for other artists. – New Release Today

“Sidewalk Prophets delivers on this one. Set to release on August 28th, this is one album you’re going to need to click the ‘purchase’ button for.” – Hollywood Jesus

In support of Something Different, Sidewalk Prophets created their #BeSomethingDifferent campaign, encouraging a movement to ignore the pressure to conform to pop culture norms.

Beginning September, Sidewalk Prophets will join Tenth Avenue North and Dan Bremnes on the “All The Earth Is Holy Ground” Tour. For a list of current tour dates, click here.


Something Different
1. Prodigal
2. If You Only Knew
3. Something Different
4. Everything In Awe
5. To Live Is Christ
6. Sisters & Brothers
7. Impossible
8. Come To The Table
9. Ain’t Nobody (Till You’re Loved)
10. I’d Rather Have You
11. Go For It
12. Soldier On
13. Homeless Heart
14. Closer (feat. Tamela Mann)


About Sidewalk Prophets: 
Forming during their days as collegiates at Anderson University, Dove Award acclaimed band Sidewalk Prophets' latest project titled Something Different (Fervent Records, Aug. 28) is encouraging listeners to just do that - to be something different. Their prior albums Live Like That (2012) and These Simple Truths (2009) saw great success with singles like “Live Like That” and “You Love Me Anyway” topping Christian charts. A band known for spending more days on the road than anywhere else , they have always had a way of connecting with their audience on a personal level, ushering them into worship.


Get Connected with Sidewalk Prophets
Website // www.sidewalkprophets.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/sidewalkprophets
Twitter // www.twitter.com/swprophets
Instagram // www.instagram.com/sidewalkprophets
 

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Rend Collective's As Family We Go Debuts Atop iTunes Christian Albums Chart in U.S., U.K., Canada and More; Critics Rave: "Jump On The Bandwagon"

Billboard.com exclusively premieres
"You Will Never Run (Neon Feather Remix)" 

Nashville, Tenn. (August 27, 2015) — Irish worship band Rend Collective's fifth studio album As Family We Go released Friday and has reached the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Christian albums chart in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The album also landed in the top ten albums overall in seven countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada.Critics are responding to the release with enthusiasm, saying "there are no weak points" on the album (PPCorn.com) and calling the music "a lot of fun!" (FOXNews.com)

Here's more of what critics are saying about As Family We Go:

"If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon, this album will have you begging to board...Before you know it you’ll be clapping your hands, stomping your feet or bobbing your head in time." 
— Rhapsody

"The entire album is excellent. Rend Collective continues to stand out in the Christian music world and continues to stand up for God’s call and purpose for their music. 
— Worship Leader

"The songs themselves are vertical expressions filled with hope and joy rooted in the person and character of God." 
— CCM Magazine

"Another very enjoyable and energising album from one of the best Christian bands to emerge in the past few years." 
— Christian Today

"An album that will be loved by their ever growing fan base."
— Louder Than The Music

"Rend Collective carry the mark of serious and powerful worshippers with a heart and ear for detailed multifaceted music. Their artistry shines through the music just as bright as their lyrics proclaim God's greatness."
— BREATHEcast

As Family We Go is available for purchase now on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and more. 

Watch more about the story behind the album below.

FOXnews.com premiered the music video for Rend Collective's current single "You Will Never Run," which has reached the top 8 on the Hot AC chart, and last week, Billboard.com exclusively premiered the remixed version of the single. 

As Family We Go follows Rend Collective's 2014 release The Art Of Celebration, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian & Gospel Chart and No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Earlier this month, Rend Collective led worship alongside Chris Tomlin and others at sold out Worship Night In America events at NYC's Madison Square Garden, Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheater and Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena. The group will re-join Tomlin on the second leg of his “Love Ran Red Tour” this October, and they are also gearing up for two headlining tours in 2016. 

For additional tour information, visit: http://rendcollective.com/tour.

As Family We Go (Deluxe Edition)
1. Celebrate
2. Free As A Bird
3. You Will Never Run
4. Every Giant Will Fall
5. One And Only
6. Joy Of The Lord
7. Never Walk Alone
8. Your Royal Blood
9. Just A Glimpse
10. Coming Home
11. The Artist
12. Ireland’s Call
13. You Will Never Run (Neon Feather Remix)
14. One And Only (Urban Rescue Remix)
15. Never Weigh Me Down
16. Every Giant Will Fall (Ukelele Version)


About Rend Collective
Hailing from a small town off the coast of Northern Ireland, Rend Collective (Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell) wants to be known as a celebration band, worshiping for God’s Glory and fame. Since the release of their first album, Organic Family Hymnal, the group’s authentic and energetic style of worship has attracted an international audience, with career sales of more than 300,000 albums. The group saw early success as their first ever single “Build Your Kingdom Here,” peaked at No. 12 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Their 2014 release The Art of Celebration, charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart within the first week of its release. Known for their electric lively worship, the band has been a part of several major tours with top artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Kari Jobe, Lecrae and more. Rend Collective is currently preparing to embark on two headlining tours in 2016. The group’s anticipated new album, As Family We Go, is available now.


Get Connected With Rend Collective
Website: http://rendcollective.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/rendcollective
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rendcollective
Instagram: https://instagram.com/rendcollective/
Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/rendcollectivespotify
Apple Music: http://smarturl.it/AsFamilyWeGoAPL 
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Rend_Collective?id=Awch4mrsu4hi5utotmvhpytjiqq


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Full Circle Music Garners Five Dove Awards Nominations

GRAMMY® Winner Seth Mosley nominated for
Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year

Nashville, Tenn. (August 25, 2015) — Full Circle Music, a Nashville-based music production house helmed by GRAMMY®-winning producer Seth Mosley, has garnered five nominations for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Mosley received nominations for Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year (non-artist), and the Full Circle Music team earned three additional nominations including: Song of the Year for "He Knows My Name" by Francesca Batestelli, Pop Contemporary Album of the Year for Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. by for KING & COUNTRY and Inspirational Album of the Year for Above It All by Phillips Craig & Dean.

Here's what the Full Circle Music team had to say about the nominations:

Full Circle Music is composed of Mosley, Michael O'Connor (Phil Wickham, MercyMe), Jerricho Scroggins (TobyMac, Colton Dixon) and Brad Rempel (Trisha Yearwood, High Valley.) To see a full list of Full Circle Music credits, click here.

The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards, hosted by Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 13, live from Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. and will air exclusively on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18th at 9:00 p.m (CST).


About Full Circle Music:
Under the leadership of GRAMMY®-winning producer and songwriter Seth Mosley (SESAC Writer of the Year 2014, Billboard No. 1 Producer 2013), Full Circle Music is comprised of a team of producers, engineers, songwriters, editors, studios and creators that work with both signed and independent artists. With 20 No. 1 singles and credits including Mat Kearney, MercyMe, TobyMac, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Sidewalk Prophets, Newsboys and country acts like High Valley, Ricky Skaggs and more, the Full Circle Music team offers a wealth of combined experience from multiple genres including pop, Christian and country.  


Get Connected with Full Circle Music
Website: fullcirclemusic.org
Facebook: facebook.com/fullcirclemusicproduction
Twitter: twitter.com/fullcirclemusic
Instagram: instagram.com/fullcirclemusicco

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Fair Trade Services Honored with Nine Dove Award Nominations

MercyMe, Phil Wickham, Laura Story and Phillips, Craig & Dean Among Artists Garnering Recognition

Nashville, Tenn (Aug. 24, 2015) - Fair Trade Services garnered a total of nine nominations for the upcoming 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards.  Multi-Dove Award winning band MercyMe took honors in top categories, including “Artist of the Year,” Song of the Year” (for their 16 week No. 1 “Greater”), “Songwriter of the Year” (for Bart Millard) and Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.  Phil Wickham’s “This Is Amazing Grace” gathered nominations for “Song of the Year” and “Worship Song of the Year” as well as earned Wickham a nod for “Songwriter of the Year.” “O Love of God” from Laura Story is up for “Inspirational Song of the Year." Phillips, Craig & Dean's Above It All earned the Dove Award Winners a nod in the "Inspirational Album of the Year" category.

The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards, hosted by Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 13, live from Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. and will air exclusively on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18th at 9:00 p.m (CST). 

On the heels of the announcement of their upcoming holiday project, MercyMe, It’s Christmas!, MercyMe’s current single “Flawless" is No. 1 at Billboard Christian AC Monitored/Indicator, Soft AC and National Christian Audience Charts as well as in the top spot on the iTunes ® Christian Top Songs Chart. Story will debut her latest book “When God Doesn’t Fix It” on Sept. 15 while her current single “Till I Met You” is impacting radio. Following up his BMI “Christian Song of the Year” distinction, Wickham is currently in the studio working on his sixth studio project to release in April 2016. Phillips, Craig & Dean will embark on "Michael W. Smith's Celebration of Songs & Stories Tour" alongside Smith and Mark Lowry in late Sept.

ABOUT FAIR TRADE SERVICES
Fair Trade Services, LLC launched in June 2011 by music industry veteran Jeff Moseley. Fair Trade Services is a partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, formed for the development of remarkable Christian artists who desire artistic excellence, cultural relevance and spiritual significance.  Located in Brentwood, Tenn., their roster includes MercyMe, Laura Story, Phil Wickham, Audio Adrenaline, Hawk Nelson, The Afters, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Sara Groves, Mark Schultz, The Digital Age and more. Fair Trade Services is distributed by Provident Distribution and Sony Music. www.fairtradeservices.com
 

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GRAMMY® Winner Chris Tomlin's Worship Night In America Sells Out NYC's Madison Square Garden, Denver's Red Rocks And Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena As Over 35,000 Attend Inaugural Events

Tomlin to release ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship
this October, launching Christmas tour December 5

Tomlin ties record for most top 10s in the history of
Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart

Nashville, Tenn (August 19, 2015) — GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award winner Chris Tomlin saw his longtime vision come to life last week as more than 35,000 people came together for Worship Night In America events, selling out NYC's Madison Square Garden, Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheater and Sacramento's Sleep Train Arena.

The inaugural events brought people together for a time of worship and prayer for the nation and featured special guests Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, Matt Redman, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective, Israel Houghton, Matt Maher, Phil Wickham and Hillsong's Reuben Morgan. Fox News and Digital Journal covered the Madison Square Garden event, remarking that it was "jaw-dropping" and that it "captivated NYC."

Worship Night In America sold out arenas across the country.

Thousands worship together at Red Rocks in Denver.

This October, Tomlin will release a brand new Christmas album ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship. The album is the follow up to his RIAA Gold Certified 2012 Christmas project, Glory In The Highest and was recorded live at Ocean Way Recording Studios in Nashville. ADORE features special guests Crowder, Lauren Daigle and All Sons & Daughters. Tomlin will head out on a Christmas tour in support of the album, set to launch December 5 in Knoxville, TN (see tour routing below).

Christmas dates will follow the second leg of the “Love Ran Red Tour," featuring Ireland's Rend Collective, which has already been the biggest tour of Tomlin's career. 

As fans continue to respond to Love Ran Red, singles continue to climb the charts. Tomlin recently tied the record for most top tens in the history of Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart as his current hit, "At the Cross (Love Ran Red)" broke into the top ten. Tomlin also garnered four 2015 GMA Dove Award nominations last week including Contemporary Christian Artist of Year, Worship Album of the year and Worship Song of the Year.


Chris Tomlin ADORE Christmas Tour (dates subject to change)
12/5 - Knoxville, TN / Tennessee Theatre
12/6 - Birmingham, AL / Alabama Theatre
12/14 - San Jose, CA / California Theater
12/15 - Los Angeles, CA / Orpheum Theatre
12/16 - San Diego, CA / Balboa Theatre
12/17 - Riverside, CA / Fox Performing Arts Center
12/19 - Mesa, AZ / Ikeda Theater


About Chris Tomlin
With ten albums, 13 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award and eight additional nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, 21 Dove Awards, a platinum and four gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music. Referred to by TIME Magazine as “most likely the most often sung artist anywhere,” Tomlin also has 15 of the Top 100 CCLI songs, with four of them being in the top 10. BMI and GMA Dove Awards' 2014 Songwriter of the Year, Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God” was his first No. 1 on the CCLI Top 25, moving to No. 1 after becoming one of the fasting rising modern day hymns in CCLI chart history. In addition to having sold more than 7 million albums and over 8.9 million digital tracks, Tomlin made history as his single “Jesus Messiah” (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio its first week and skyrocketed to No. 1, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide. Burning Lights debuted at No. 1 atop the Billboard 200 in January 2013, making history as only the fourth Christian music album to do so, and his tenth recording, Love Ran Red is available now. ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship will debut during the 2015 Christmas season.


Get Connected with Chris Tomlin
Website // http://www.christomlin.com 
Facebook // http://www.facebook.com/christomlin
Twitter //https://twitter.com/christomlin 
Spotify// https://play.spotify.com/artist/6pRi6EIPXz4QJEOEsBaA0m
Instagram // http://instagram.com/christomlin

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Generation Exodus Foundation Re-Launches, Hiring Touring and Marketing Veteran Jamie Nixon

Tour partnership announced with Capitol Christian Music Group

Nashville, Tenn. (August 18, 2015) – Ending their brief 2-year hiatus following, the Generation Exodus Foundation has re-launched with the assistance of James “Jamie” Nixon. After more than 7 years as the Director of Touring and Marketing at Blackhawk Audio, Nixon joins Generation Exodus as General Manager alongside president Kevin Braun.

"While working at Blackhawk Audio, Jamie provided production for many of the Christian music industry's biggest artists, including Skillet, Casting Crowns, Tobymac, and For King and Country," remarked Braun. "We are incredbily fortunate to have him join our team at Generation Exodus and are excited about our future together."

As a registered Nonprofit Public Charity, the Generation Exodus Foundation has promoted events in 24 states with some of the highest selling hard ticket dates in Christian music touring. Including in excess of 10,000 people for both Chris Tomlin and TobyMac, and Casting Crowns at nearly 13,000 tickets sold. Located outside of Pittsburgh, PA, Generation Exodus also promotes events that are free of charge.

August 2015 marks the foundation's official relaunch, including a self-branded “Club Tour” in major markets in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group. Kicking off in November, the club tour will feature DJ Promote, Capital Kings, and NF. Generation Exodus will be producing and promoting the “Resolution 2016” tour for early next year. More details to be announced soon.

"I am very excited about this opportunity with Generation Exodus," commented Nixon. "I have worked with the foundation several times in the past and I've always admired what Genex was committed to accomplishing. My passion is to lead Generation Exodus beyond being a normal concert promotion company. We want to align GEF with people who still believe that together we can change the world."
 

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TobyMac’s THIS IS NOT A TEST Takes No. 4 Spot on the Billboard Top 200; No. 1 on Christian Albums Chart

Six-Time GRAMMY Winner Takes FOX & Friends Outdoor Concert Stage This Wednesday, August 19

Nashville, Tenn. (August 17, 2015) - THIS IS NOT A TEST, the latest from platinum selling artist TobyMac has debuted in the No. 4 spot on the Billboard Top 200, garnered No. 1 at the Christian Albums Chart and is No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart. Called a “masterful mix,” “ a consistent pleasure” and “worthy of repeat,” the high placement comes after a shining street week for the artist who garnered coverage from ESPN Online, HLN’s “Weekend Express," ABC Radio, Billboard, FOX News, Patheos and more.

The Billboard and American Music Award winner will take to the FOX & Friends outdoor concert stage this Wednesday, August 19. The performance is open to the public (more information here) and will air live on the No. 1 cable news morning show. 

Next up for the multi-GRAMMY ® winner will be a headlining tour, bringing his dynamic live performance, including the popular Diverse City Band, to 36 markets this fall with Colton Dixon, Britt Nicole and introducing Hollyn. A list of tour dates are available at TobyMac’s website.

About TobyMac:
With more than 11 million units in career sales and a whopping six GRAMMY ® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His most recent studio album, EYE ON IT, garnered him the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and the highest chart debut of his solo career landing at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project made TobyMac only the third artist ever to debut atop the Billboard 200 with a Christian music album. Recently receiving RIAA Gold Certification, EYE ON IT follows the success of his previous four solo projects, which have also received RIAA Gold Certifications and thus represents a first for an artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group, with each one of his five studio solo projects achieving Gold certification. His live DVD, Alive & Transported, is RIAA Certified platinum and received a GRAMMY® award. His sixth solo studio project THIS IS NOT A TEST is now available.
 

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THIS IS NOT A TEST, Latest from Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac, Streets With Critical Acclaim

Platinum Selling Artist to Perform LIVE on  FOX & Friends Outdoor Stage on Aug. 19

ESPN, HLN, Billboard and FOX News

Cover Album's Timely Themes

Nashville, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2015) - The sixth studio album from six-time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac is now available, and receiving stellar reviews from both critics and fans alike. With an accumulation of over 11 million units in career sales, the 11 track project is the follow up to his No. 1 Billboard debut and GRAMMY® Award winning project, Eye On It. The title of the album comes as a reminder to “make every moment count, and make every second count,” explains TobyMac - an album that he feels reflects important themes like loving each other well and the richness of diversity.

ESPN Online exclusively premiered the music video for “Feel It (Feat. Mr. Talkbox)” from the Billboard Music Award Winner last week, while also sharing with readers more about his new album and love of sports. "Feel It" is TobyMac's current track impacting radio as well, already top 10 on Hot AC and top 20 at both AC Monitored and Indicator formats.

Next week,  FOX & Friends will host TobyMac and the Diverse City Band on Aug. 19 for a live performance on their outdoor stage, following this week's national radio promo tour hitting stations in Tampa, Orlando, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Atlanta and more. 

Headline News' “Weekend Express,” Billboard, FOX 411, ABC Radio, FOX International, FOX’s “A Moment With” Podcast and Patheos, among others, recently spoke with TobyMac about his latest record and the timely themes found on the project. In support of THIS IS NOT A TEST, the American Music Award winner completed a nationwide Satellite Media tour on the morning of his release, speaking with over a dozen morning TV shows, including Houston, Raleigh, Charleston, Las Vegas, Detroit, Miami, Nashville and more.

Critics are sharing praise for THIS IS NOT A TEST, claiming it as is his best work to date:

“THIS IS NOT A TEST is a testament to the importance McKeehan places on collaboration and diversity… a masterful mix with barely a false note.” - Rhapsody

“ TobyMac is stronger than ever… Look for it at the top of the Billboard 200 all-genre charts within the next week. THIS IS NOT A TEST garners 4.5 out of 5 stars.” - Digital Journal

“A culturally relevant album abounding with artfulness, abundant hooks and faith affirmations. 5 out of 5 Stars” - CCM Magazine

"... this album is loaded with energy and musical diversity... This Is Not A Test is another solid entry for this talented solo artist”  - JesusFreakHideout.com

“….his albums are a consistent pleasure. This Is Not a Test is no exception… it’s hard to imagine this album failing to get you up out of your seat, bopping and waving your hands and singing along with the choruses.” - CD Hotlist

"It contains a healthy mixture of soul, funk, hip-hop, rap and even some sugary pop tunes. Toby serves us some songs worthy of repeat and proves once again that he's got what it takes to top the charts.” - New Release Today

Produced by Christopher Stevens, David Garcia, TobyMac, Capital Kings and Solomon Olds, THIS IS NOT A TEST finds TobyMac collaborating with a diverse group of artists, including for the first time in a decade, his dcTalk bandmates Kevin Max and Michael Tait, and newer artist like Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson and Hollyn. The song “Undeniable” adds the vocal stylings of young students from New Hope Academy. A long-time supporter of the non-profit school based in Franklin, Tenn., New Hope Academy brings together socio-economic status and races, and provides scholarships to low-income families for high-quality education. 

Next up for the multi-GRAMMY ® winner will be a headlining tour, bringing his dynamic live performances, including the popular Diverse City Band, to 36 markets this fall with Colton Dixon, Britt Nicole and introducing Hollyn. A list of tour dates are available at TobyMac’s website.


About TobyMac:
With more than 11 million units in career sales and a whopping six GRAMMY ® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His 2012 studio album, EYE ON IT, garnered him the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and the highest chart debut of his solo career landing at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project made TobyMac only the third artist ever to debut atop the Billboard 200 with a Christian music album. Recently receiving RIAA Gold Certification, EYE ON IT follows the success of his previous four solo projects, which have also received RIAA Gold Certifications and thus represents a first for an artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group, with each one of his five studio solo projects achieving Gold certification.  His live DVD, Alive & Transported, is RIAA Certified platinum and received a GRAMMY® award. His sixth solo studio project, THIS IS NOT A TEST is now available.

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Rend Collective's "You Will Never Run" Video Premieres Exclusively on FoxNews.com

Click the video below to watch FOX News Host Todd Starnes' interview with Rend Collective and to see the exclusive premiere of the "You Will Never Run" music video!

About Rend Collective
Hailing from a small town off the coast of Northern Ireland, Rend Collective (Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson and Stephen Mitchell) wants to be known as a celebration band, worshiping for God’s Glory and fame. Since the release of their first album, Organic Family Hymnal, the group’s authentic and energetic style of worship has attracted an international audience, with career sales of more than 300,000 albums. The group saw early success as their first ever single “Build Your Kingdom Here,” peaked at No. 12 on the National Christian Audience Chart. Their 2014 release The Art of Celebration, charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart within the first week of its release. Known for their electric lively worship, the band has been a part of several major tours with top artists such as Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Kari Jobe, Lecrae and more. Rend Collective is currently preparing to embark on two headlining tours in 2016. The group’s anticipated new album, As Family We Go, is set to release August 21.


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GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Rend_Collective?id=Awch4mrsu4hi5utotmvhpytjiqq


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ESPN Online Unveils Exclusive Worldwide Premiere of “Feel It” Music Video From Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac

Latest Album THIS IS NOT A TEST Drops Tomorrow, Friday Aug. 7

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