The New York Times, People Magazine, Delilah and More Support MercyMe, It’s Christmas!

GRAMMY® acclaimed band to take part in “The Todd Starnes All-American Christmas” FOX News Radio special

Nashville, Tenn. (December 2, 2015) - Fresh off their performance in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, MercyMe’s newest holiday record, MercyMe, It’s Christmas! is resonating with media nationwide. The New York Times noted their “sleek spin” on holiday carols as well as originals like “Christmastime Again.” Partnering with PEOPLE Magazine for a free download of “Our Lullaby,” the magazine showcased the song in their holiday playlist and included an interview with the band in support of the album in their widely popular PEOPLE Country issue. Celebrated radio personality Delilah also caught up with frontman Bart Millard during the holiday season to air on her nationally syndicated radio program. 

MercyMe will headline the 2015 Todd Starnes Fox News Radio Christmas special. The two-hour show will be filmed at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee on Dec. 9th. “The Todd Starnes All-American Christmas” will be broadcast the week of Christmas on hundreds of FOX News Radio stations along with KCBI in Dallas and the entire American Family Radio network and the Bott Radio Network. The show will also be broadcast on FoxNews.com and FoxNation.com. Late last month, MercyMe visited FOX & Friends in support of MercyMe, It’s Christmas! To watch their performance, click here. Adding to the holiday mix, the multi-platinum selling band was also featured on the Sirius XM "MercyMe on The Message: It's Christmas!" special throughout Thanksgiving weekend.


MercyMe, It's Christmas! is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. 


About MercyMe:
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC) and “So Long Self.” Their recent single “Greater” lived up to its name, holding the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for 16 weeks. MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in the digital domain. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry's most notable talents. They have sold out venues throughout the US and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, and have appeared on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox New Channel's FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered Billboard Music Award nominations in all three Christian categories and two GRAMMY® nods. Their brand new project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! offers a fresh spin on seasonal favorites as well as several original songs; the album is available in stores now.


Get Connected with MercyMe:
Website // www.mercyme.org

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GRAMMY® Award Winner Chris Tomlin To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut Friday, December 4

Tomlin launches sold-out "ADORE Christmas Tour" this weekend featuring Crowder and Lauren Daigle

People Country features ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship along with free download of "It's Christmas" on People.com

The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
and more praise chart-topping Christmas album

Nashville, Tenn. (December 1, 2015) — Chris Tomlin's name will be added to the list of legends who have stepped into Nashville's world famous Grand Ole Opry circle when he makes his Opry debut Friday, December 4. The evening will also feature performances from multiple GRAMMY® Award winners Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and more. 

For a list of additional performers, or to purchase tickets, visit The Grand Ole Opry's official website, where Tomlin's new Christmas album ADORE: Christmas Songs Of Worship is currently featured.

ADORE released in late October, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart, also topping the same chart on iTunes.

In support of the album, Tomlin is launching his "ADORE Christmas Tour" this weekend, featuring special guests Crowder and Lauren Daigle. Kicking off December 5 in Knoxville, the sold-out tour will make eight stops across the country. Click here for additional information.

ADORE is featured in the most recent issue of People Country along with a free download of the upbeat track "It's Christmas," available on People.com.

The New York Times included ADORE in its holiday album roundup, calling it "quaveringly sincere" praising Tomlin's "clear, agreeable" voice. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution also applauded ADORE saying "not only does Tomlin possess a soothing voice that imbues his lyrics with deep emotion, he also has an uncanny knack for melody," while Nashville Lifestyles featured the album in their holiday roundup as well.

CCM Magazine called ADORE "an inspired album from beginning to end," while Worship Leader said "it's classic-sounding Tomlin as he humbly covers these songs with a worshipful tone." NewReleaseToday called the album "refreshing," and Hallels referred to it as a "treasure trove."

ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship is available for purchase here.


"ADORE Christmas Tour"
December 5 - Knoxville, TN - Tennessee Theatre
December 6 - Birmingham, AL - Alabama Theatre
December 8 - Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
December 14 - San Jose, CA - California Theater
December 15 - Los Angeles, CA - Orpheum Theatre
December 16 - San Diego, CA - Balboa Theater
December 17 - Riverside, CA - Fox Performing Arts Center
December 19 - Phoenix (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 consistently has several songs in the top 20 of the Top 100 CCLI songs. 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, becoming one of the fastest 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 No. 1 single “Jesus Messiah” (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history. He recently broke the record for most top tens in the history of Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide, including his recent Worship Night In America events, which sold out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rock’s and Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena. 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 continues to produce chart-topping singles. ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship recently released, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart.


Get Connected with Chris Tomlin
Website // http://www.christomlin.com
Spotify // https://play.spotify.com/artist/6pRi6EIPXz4QJEOEsBaA0m

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Partners With Michael W. Smith to Sponsor Nationwide Christmas Tour

Tour to set stage for exclusive Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® release of “Michael W. Smith Hymns II - Shine On Us”

LEBANON, Tenn. (Dec. 1, 2015) – Michael W. Smith will once again partner with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® for his nationwide Christmas tour and the exclusive
“Michael W. Smith Hymns II - Shine On Us” album, which releases Jan. 29, 2016.

The tour will hit more than a dozen markets this holiday season, including Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit and more. Smith’s long-time friend and fellow Grammy Award winner Amy Grant will co-bill the tour in select cities. Complemented by a full symphony orchestra, the show 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. 

Smith's partnership with Cracker Barrel began with the exclusive release of the Gospel Music Association’s (GMA) Dove Award winning “Michael W. Smith – Hymns” album in 2014. The success of that project led to a second record, “Michael W. Smith Hymns II - Shine On Us,” available exclusively at Cracker Barrel this January.

The holiday tour will wrap a busy year for the three-time Grammy Award winner. In his continued support, Smith was the featured performer at the recent 2015 United Service Organizations (USO) Gala. Having already made treks in Brazil and the United States, the multi-platinum selling artist continued his world tour with stops in South Korea, Philippines, Singapore and Japan last month. In October, Smith earned his 45th GMA Dove Award, taking home the trophy for “Christmas Album of the Year.”

Christmas Tour 2015: 
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     Scottrade Center - St. Louis, MO (co-bill with Amy Grant)

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    EagleBank Arena - Fairfax, VA (co-bill with Amy Grant)
 

All tour dates are subject to change. For the latest information and tickets, visit michaelwsmith.com/tour.
 

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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, received 2x RIAA Multi-Platinum, 6 Platinum and 16 Gold certified albums, earned three Grammy Awards, one American Music Award and 45 GMA Dove Awards. Amassing an in-depth catalog of achievements, Smith was honored at ASCAP’s 100th Anniversary for his groundbreaking career and significant influence in music. He performed at Former First Lady Barbara Bush’s 90th birthday celebration and also had the privilege to join Former President Clinton, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and others in remembering victims in the 20th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City attacks. Smith was appointed by the White House as Vice Chair for the President’s Council on service and civic participation and, most recently, was the featured performer at the 2015 USO Gala and recognized as a USO veteran. In addition to the international impact he has had through multiple global tours, he has written and composed various scored film projects, has authored 12 books, has acted in assorted motion pictures and has been featured by numerous national media outlets. He founded, and actively supports, the teen club Rocketown – a nonprofit outreach for teens, providing opportunities in arts, music, sports and mentoring programs. This year also marks the 25th anniversary in partnership with Compassion International, seeing more than seventy thousand families’ and children’s lives changed, around the world. For more information, visit www.michaelwsmith.com.

About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. provides a friendly home-away-from-home in its old country stores and restaurants. Guests are cared for like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRL) was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. and operates 635 company-owned locations in 42 states. Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2015 Consumer Picks survey named Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® the winner in two Family-Dining Restaurants categories – Menu Variety and Atmosphere. For more information about the company, visit crackerbarrel.com.
 

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Holiday Tips From The Grit & Grace Project

Seasonal tips on everything from fun ideas with the kids to surviving family gatherings and making the most out of the holidays. The Grit & Grace Project has your holidays covered!

Taking Charge Of Christmas

Click here for tips on managing multiple family celebrations successfully!

Christmahanakwanzika

Click here for how to correctly celebrate YOUR holiday season.

5 Tips for Spending this Christmas

Click here for tips on how to shop for friends and family, without breaking the bank.

Creating Christmas in a Boy House

Click here for confessions on how to make the most of holiday moments in a boy-filled household. 

About The Grit & Grace Project
Launched by Author and businesswoman Darlene Brock, The Grit & Grace Project is an online destination for women of all ages and walks of life. With content created by women for women, it's a place where contributors share stories, tips, how-tos and hope with each other. The project is built upon the belief that the two most important qualities women possess and must embrace are grit and grace. To learn more, visit www.thegritandgraceproject.org.


About Darlene Brock
Darlene Brock is President and co-founder of The Grit and Grace Project. As the author of Help Wanted: Moms Raising Daughters, Brock has appeared on Fox & Friends, multiple ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates. She has been a guest columnist for CNN, Thriving Family Magazine and appeared on radio programs such as Family Life Today, The Hope Line and Keep the Faith. Throughout her career, Brock traversed the world of raising two daughters while working primarily with men in the Christian Music Business for over twenty years. Her varied experiences included producing award winning music videos, personal artist management, concert promotion and the position of Chief Operating Officer of ForeFront Records. The blend of author, mother, business woman, wife, creative producer and just managing this project we call life has shown her that it is indeed true that “life challenges should neither defeat nor define you." 
 

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MercyMe To Perform LIVE On FOX & Friends

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Set to appear on the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, LIVE on NBC

Nashville, Tenn. (November 24, 2015) - Wednesday, November 25, multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Nominated band MercyMe is set to perform live on FOX & Friends from their second holiday release MercyMe, It's Christmas! Topping Billboard's Holiday Albums chart, MercyMe's FOX & Friends performance will air during 6:00-9:00 AM EST.

Thanksgiving Day, MercyMe will perform their single "Christmastime Again" in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, live from New York City on NBC.

MercyMe will headline the 2015 Todd Starnes Fox News Radio Christmas special. The two-hour show will be filmed at Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee on Dec. 9th. “The Todd Starnes All-American Christmas” will be broadcast the week of Christmas on hundreds of Fox News Radio stations along with KCBI in Dallas and the entire American Family Radio network and the Bott Radio Network. The show will also be broadcast on FoxNews.com and FoxNation.com. Beginning November 28, MercyMe will kick off their holiday tour in select cities. For more information, visit mercyme.org/tour.

MercyMe, It's Christmas! is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. 


About MercyMe:
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC) and “So Long Self.” Their recent single “Greater” lived up to its name, holding the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for 16 weeks. MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in the digital domain. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry's most notable talents. They have sold out venues throughout the US and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, and have appeared on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox New Channel's FOX & Friends, CNN, ABC News, and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered Billboard Music Award nominations in all three Christian categories and two GRAMMY® nods. Their brand new project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! offers a fresh spin on seasonal favorites as well as several original songs; the album is available in stores now.


Get Connected with MercyMe:
Website // www.mercyme.org

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Holiday Tips From The Grit & Grace Project!

Seasonal tips on everything from fun ideas with the kids to surviving family gatherings and making the most out of the holidays. The Grit & Grace Project has your holidays covered!
 

The Magic Of Formal Meals

Click here for tips on creating elegant, formal place settings this holiday season!

Holiday Joy - Surviving Family Gatherings

Click here for tips on navigating your family get-togethers.

Creating Your Family Traditions

Click here for ideas to create your own, special holiday traditions.

About The Grit & Grace Project
Launched by Author and businesswoman Darlene Brock, The Grit & Grace Project is an online destination for women of all ages and walks of life. With content created by women for women, it's a place where contributors share stories, tips, how-tos and hope with each other. The project is built upon the belief that the two most important qualities women possess and must embrace are grit and grace. To learn more, visit www.thegritandgraceproject.org.


About Darlene Brock
Darlene Brock is President and co-founder of The Grit and Grace Project. As the author of Help Wanted: Moms Raising Daughters, Brock has appeared on Fox & Friends, multiple ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates. She has been a guest columnist for CNN, Thriving Family Magazine and appeared on radio programs such as Family Life Today, The Hope Line and Keep the Faith. Throughout her career, Brock traversed the world of raising two daughters while working primarily with men in the Christian Music Business for over twenty years. Her varied experiences included producing award winning music videos, personal artist management, concert promotion and the position of Chief Operating Officer of ForeFront Records. The blend of author, mother, business woman, wife, creative producer and just managing this project we call life has shown her that it is indeed true that “life challenges should neither defeat nor define you." 
 

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GRAMMY® Award Winner Laura Story's Favorite Things For The Christmas Season

Talented worship leader and songwriter Laura Story brings her first Christmas album, God With Us, to celebrate the holiday season. Laura is well known for her inspirational, certified RIAA Gold hit “Blessings,” which won her awards several times over, including a 2012 Billboard Music Award, a GRAMMY® Award and four Dove Award wins.


Favorite Christmas Memory // For the past ten years, I've had the honor of spending Christmas Eve with my church family at Perimeter's Christmas Eve Service. Every year, we close the service by singing “Silent Night,” each holding candles that are lit row by row as we sing. There's a feeling that comes over us that truly can't be put into words as we see the light start at that initial Christ candle and spread throughout the room. It's a simple reminder that's why Jesus came.

Favorite Christmas CD // Amy Grant

Favorite Holiday Food // Publix Peppermint Ice Cream (only available in December)

Favorite Christmas Tradition // We used to have a sweet tradition of leaving after the last Christmas Eve service at Perimeter and driving to one of our parents’ houses, singing Christmas carols the whole way.

Favorite Christmas Gift // DIAPERS!!


Get Connected with Laura Story:
Website // www.laurastorymusic.com

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Participants, MercyMe, Chat About Their Favorite Things For The Christmas Season

Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits. Their brand new project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! offers a fresh spin on seasonal favorites as well as several original songs; the album is available in stores now.


Favorite Tradition // Christmas light hunting, opening one, only one, present on Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve services, Advent calendars, telling the Christmas story and teaching their kids about the celebration of Christmas.

Favorite Holiday Gift // Guitar amp, guitar, Dynamite 8-Track Player, first leather jacket and an Atari video game console.

Favorite Gift Given // Pick-up truck, cedar hope chest, handmade prie-diew (prayer kneeler) and handmade guitar straps.

Favorite Christmas Decorations // Model airplane, bird-shaped whistle, box of ornaments bought from start of marriage, Snoopy on skis and Christmas stockings.
 

Get Connected with MercyMe:
Website // www.mercyme.org

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GRAMMY® Award Winner Chris Tomlin's Favorite Things For The Christmas Season

ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship features Lauren Daigle and All Sons & Daughters. With over 5.7 million albums and 9.1 million digital tracks in career sales, it’s estimated over 30 million people sing the songs of GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin each week.


Favorite Songs on the Album // "Adore," "Noel," "A Christmas Alleluia" and "He Shall Reign Forevermore"

Favorite Christmas Gift // Honda ATV three-wheeler

Favorite Christmas Albums // Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God and Josh Groban’s Noël

Favorite Christmas Songs // "O, Holy Night" and "O, Come All Ye Faithful"

Favorite Christmas Story // Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Favorite Christmas Movie // It's A Wonderful Life


Get Connected with Chris Tomlin
Website // http://www.christomlin.com 

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Holiday Tips From The Grit & Grace Project!

Today starts seasonal tips on everything from fun ideas with the kids to surviving family gatherings and making the most out of the holidays. The Grit & Grace Project has your holidays covered!
 

Thanksgiving Project For Kids

Fun for you and the whole family! Learn how to make an easy teepee in five simple steps. 

The Holidays and My Martha Heart

Learning to face the hard work of prepping for the big day without resentment and anger.

About The Grit & Grace Project
Launched by Author and businesswoman Darlene Brock, The Grit & Grace Project is an online destination for women of all ages and walks of life. With content created by women for women, it's a place where contributors share stories, tips, how-tos and hope with each other. The project is built upon the belief that the two most important qualities women possess and must embrace are grit and grace. To learn more, visit www.thegritandgraceproject.org.


About Darlene Brock
Darlene Brock is President and co-founder of The Grit and Grace Project. As the author of Help Wanted: Moms Raising Daughters, Brock has appeared on Fox & Friends, multiple ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox affiliates. She has been a guest columnist for CNN, Thriving Family Magazine and appeared on radio programs such as Family Life Today, The Hope Line and Keep the Faith. Throughout her career, Brock traversed the world of raising two daughters while working primarily with men in the Christian Music Business for over twenty years. Her varied experiences included producing award winning music videos, personal artist management, concert promotion and the position of Chief Operating Officer of ForeFront Records. The blend of author, mother, business woman, wife, creative producer and just managing this project we call life has shown her that it is indeed true that “life challenges should neither defeat nor define you." 

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ICYMI: Watch Colton Dixon Perform "Limitless" on FOX & Friends

FOX & Friends: "Limitless"
After The Show Show: "Through All Of It/Never Gone"

Get Connected with Colton Dixon
Website // www.coltondixon.com

Colton Dixon To Perform LIVE on FOX & Friends

Worldwide TV Broadcast Premiere Of "Limitless" Friday

Morning, November 13 in the Eight O'Clock Hour (ET)

"Limitless" is the most added song this week on the
AC Christian and Hot AC radio charts. 

Dixon is currently touring alongside GRAMMY® Award winner TobyMac on his ***THIS IS NOT A TEST*** Tour. For additional information, click here.

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Sara Groves’ Floodplain Stuns Critics

Thought-provoking songstress launches “Girl In The World” video series

Nashville, Tenn. (November 11, 2015) - Floodplain, the newest album from Sara Groves is debuting to critical celebration with reviews even noting it as “one of the top albums of the year.” The November 6 release on FairTrade Services marks Groves honestly contemplating want and provision, personal struggles and empathy. Here is a sample of what critics are saying…

"Singer/songwriter Sara Groves is the embodiment of 'still water runs deep,’ so it’s not surprising her new album is titled Floodplain. Through a dark season of depression, anxiety and writer’s block, this Minnesota mom learned that living on the precipice can make life richer, but that unique view comes with risks. Her tender heart may be waterlogged, but those difficult years have given Groves’ piano-driven pop more substance. Two years in the making, this hauntingly beautiful release can be boiled down to trusting God and living life fully aware.” - Rhapsody

"… Floodplain is a profound listening experience… one of the top albums of the year.” - New Release Today

"Floodplain is deeply personal, emotionally deep, and spiritually penetrating.” - Hallels

“…those who do give it its deserved patience will at worst appreciate the simplicity of the music and the sincerity of the lyrics, and at best will wholeheartedly fall in love with Sara's warmth and profundity.” – Jesus Freak Hideout

"This is art at its best and it’s an album you’ll want to listen to a few times through to really appreciate.” - The Front Row Report

"Floodplain is another brilliant album by Sara Groves. An accessible work of wisdom and beauty: lyrically poetic and musically smart.” - Tollbooth

“Girl In The World” is a newly-launched, Groves generated mini series focused on meaningful topics like pragmatism, utility, beauty and the metaphorical Mississippi River. “Historically, when Troy has tried to get me to make videos, I have been resistant. I guess I always think I have more urgent things to do,” shares Groves. “So instead of waiting for me to sit down with a camera crew, hair and make-up, the camera crew is just coming along with me in my regular life, running errands, talking in the car, having conversations with a 'Girl in the World.' You have heard of comedians in cars getting coffee, this is going to be more like songwriters in station wagons running errands around town.” Groves even delves into the meaning of Floodplain in the following episode, click here.


About Sara Groves:
Sara Groves is a mom, wife, singer/songwriter and recording artist with a passion for justice and a heart of mercy. She has joined forces with International Justice Mission to advocate for victims of human trafficking for the past 10 years. Groves, her husband Troy, and their three children (Kirby, Toby & Ruby) reside in St. Paul, Minn. where they cultivate an artist support community out of a 100 year-old church called Art House North. Floodplain marks her ninth anticipated release with FairTrade Services.

Get Connected with Sara Groves:
Website // www.saragroves.com

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Generation Exodus Foundation Announces “The Drop Tour” With Capital Kings, NF And DJ Promote, Kicking Off Today

Greg Knapp joins the team as Director of Touring and Marketing

Nashville, Tenn. (November 11, 2015) – The non-profit concert promotion organization Generation Exodus Foundation announces “The Drop Tour,” featuring Capital Kings, NF and DJ Promote. The tour will kick off today in Grand Rapids, MI. On the heels of announcing their tour partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group, “The Drop Tour” is expected to hit nightclubs in each city.

“I think it’s great that music is so accessible, but listening to music versus going to shows is such a different experience," says Jamie Nixon. "Unless you’re able to go see live shows, it’s difficult to appreciate the sound and the energy. We're excited to bring these artists and this tour to general market venues, accessible to a wide audience.”

With tour dates planned for venues such as Santos Party House in New York, the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville and The Stache in Grand Rapids, Generation Exodus strives on attracting the iGeneration, young adults dedicated to the electrifying EDM movement. For more information on “The Drop Tour,” visit genexconcerts.com/drop-tour.

In addition to the tour, Generation Exodus has also announced the hire of Greg Knapp as the Director of Touring and Marketing. In his new role, Knapp will travel on "The Drop Tour" bus, acting as a liaison through Generation Exodus. Knapp was formerly a Pastor at the Calvary Baptist Church in the greater Pittsburgh area.

Greg Knapp, Generation Exodus Director of Touring and Marketing

Gearing up for the November Drop Tour, Generation Exodus has remodeled their website to include new and updated ventures. In 2016, Generation Exodus plans to embark on promoting their "Revolution 2016" Tour, kicking off in the spring.


The Drop Tour Dates
Nov 11 - The Stache - Grand Rapids, MI
Nov 12 - Logan Square Auditorium - Chicago, IL
Nov 13 - Park Street Saloon - Columbus, OH
Nov 15 - The Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 18 - Santos Party House - New York, NY
Nov 19 - Baltimore Soundstage - Baltimore, MD
Nov 20 - Amos' Southend - Charlotte, NC
Nov 21 - Manchester Music Hall - Lexington, KY
Nov 22 - Mercury Ballroom - Louisville, KY


About Generation Exodus Foundation
Located in Pittsburgh as a registered non-profit Public Charity, Generation Exodus Foundation has promoted events in 24 states with some of the highest selling hard ticket dates in Christian music touring. By partnering with churches and organizations, Generation Exodus is able to bring music and ministry to the world. Led by President Kevin Braun, Generation Exodus recently re-launched in August 2015 after a short two-year hiatus, hiring on Jamie Nixon as General Manager and Greg Knapp as Director of Touring and Marketing.


Get Connected to Generation Exodus Foundation 
Website // www.genexconcerts.com

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FOXNews.com Exclusively Premieres Chris Tomlin's "Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)"

FOXNews.com Exclusively Premieres

Chris Tomlin's "Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)"

ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship debuts at No. 1
on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart

"Noel (feat. Lauren Daigle)" can be found on ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, 
which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums Chart.

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MercyMe To Appear On 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade On NBC

Multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® nominated band to perform during Atlanta’s Great Tree Lighting on November 22nd

MercyMe, It’s Christmas! Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (November 3, 2015) – Current American Music Award nominees MercyMe will appear on the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, live from New York City on NBC. With an expected 3.5 million spectators along the route and 50 million viewers tuning in, the parade will air from 9am-NOON on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th. MercyMe will join such notable talent as Mariah Carey, Cirque du Soleil®, Pat Benatar and more for what has become one of America’s favorite holiday traditions.

Just prior to heading to NYC, MercyMe will perform during Atlanta’s Annual Great Tree Lighting at Macy's Buckhead Lenox Store before a crowd of nearly 45,000. The event will be broadcast live on WSB Atlanta (ABC), with subsequent replays over the course of the holiday weekend.

The Christmas season started early for MercyMe this year when MercyMe, It’s Christmas!, the band’s sophomore Christmas offering, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums chart, just following the RIAA Gold certification of their 2011 project, The Generous Mr. Lovewell. MercyMe’s hit single “Flawless” has been No. 1 for 11 weeks and counting on the Billboard Christian AC Chart while also topping the Billboard National Christian Audience Chart.

After the band wraps their “Greater Than Tour” in mid - November, they will head out for a special run of Christmas shows. For more information on the tour, visit mercyme.org/tour.

About MercyMe:
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY®-nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 8.5 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” (No. 4 AC/Top 25 on Top 40/Hot AC), “Here With Me” (No. 4 AC), “Homesick” (Top 10 AC), and “So Long Self.” Their recent single “Greater” lived up to its name, holding the No. 1 spot at Christian radio for 16 weeks. MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and double-platinum in the digital domain. In 2009, Billboard named MercyMe's "Word Of God Speak" the No. 1 Song of The Decade and the group the No. 1 Artist of the Decade in both the Christian Songs and Christian AC Songs categories, recognizing them as one of the industry's most notable talents. They have sold out venues throughout the US and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, and have appeared on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Fox New Channel's Fox & Friends, CNN, ABC News, and in the pages of Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, USA Today and more. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered Billboard Music Award nominations in all three Christian categories and two GRAMMY® nods. Their brand new project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! offers a fresh spin on seasonal favorites as well as several original songs; the album is available in stores now.

MercyMe Holiday Tour Dates:
Nov. 28 Edmonton, AB, Canada
Nov. 29 Edmonton, AB, Canada
Dec. 1 Calgary, AB, Canada
Dec. 5 Van Wert, OH
Dec. 6 Reading, PA
Dec. 10 Louisville, KY
Dec. 11 Muncie, IN


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Website // www.mercyme.org
Facebook // www.facebook.com/mercyme
Twitter // www.twitter.com/mercyme
Instagram // www.instagram.com/themercyme


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SURPRISE! Crowder Drops Neon Porch Extravaganza

Nashville, Tenn. (October 30, 2015) - GRAMMY® acclaimed artist Crowder has unveiled Neon Porch Extravaganza today, surprising listeners with a live album recorded in his new hometown of Atlanta. Complete with his famed touring sidekick, Kenny Rodgers The Arctic Fox as the cover art, Neon Porch Extravaganza features six newly recorded live songs and a video element from his latest Neon Steeple, which boldly debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Top 200.

"We recorded an evening on the front porch at my home church in Atlanta, GA, PCC (Passion City Church) it was freaking stupid good,” shares Crowder. "I became convinced that it would be a disservice if it were not documented properly. If you are reading this, I know you have most likely been in some public space joining my friends and I on the front porch singing like crazy and this is for us, you and I. It was a ridiculous night. We had a party before we started singing on the porch. There was a mechanical bull. There was a petting zoo. There was inflatable jousting. There were food trucks with stupid good food stuffs. There was a dance floor. There was a dance party in my tour bus. And then we went inside to sing to God. It was perfect. I hope you enjoy. Enjoy the auditory experience."

To download Neon Porch Extravaganza on iTunes, click here. To join in the excitement, tag #NeonPorchExtravaganza in social conversation.


About Crowder:
Crowder has been embraced for his lyrically powerful and musically elaborate and unpredictable songs that have found themselves being sung everywhere from churches to clubs all across the country. As a solo artist, Crowder has received a GRAMMY® Nomination, K-LOVE Fan Award Nods and five GMA Dove Awards Nominations. Crowder’s first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year and boasted a No. 1 radio hit. Featuring a duet with music legend Emmy Lou Harris, Crowder made his debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry last year supporting the latest record. As an active member of the Passion movement founded by Louie Giglio, Crowder participates in the impactful university student gatherings in the U.S. and around the world. A published author, Crowder has also penned two books including his acclaimed release, "Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven, but Nobody Wants to Die." 


About sixstepsrecords:
Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Chris Tomlin (ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship), Crowder (Neon Steeple), Matt Redman (Unbroken Praise), Christy Nockels (Let It Be Jesus), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move) and Passion (Passion: Even So Come). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit:www.sixstepsrecords.com.


Get Connected with Crowder
Website // www.crowdermusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/crowdermusicofficial
Twitter // www.twitter.com/crowdermusic
Instagram // www.instagram.com/crowdermusic

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Chris Tomlin's Single "Good Good Father" Captivates, Holding No. 1 Spot On iTunes Christian Songs Chart For Almost Four Weeks

ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship debuts at No. 1 on iTunes Holiday Albums Chart

Tomlin offering free copy of ADORE to
supporters of CURE International this season

Nashville, Tenn. (October 29, 2015) — GRAMMY® Award winner Chris Tomlin's new single "Good Good Father" is resonating with listeners everywhere and hasn't left the top spot on the iTunes Christian Songs Chart since its October 2 release, already spending almost four weeks at No. 1.

On Billboard, Tomlin is holding the No. 1 spot on the Christian Digital Songs chart for the second week in a row as "Good Good Father," marks his fourth single to top that chart. The track also hit the top 10 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, making it his 22nd top 10, officially breaking the record for the most ever top 10s on that chart. The song has also shot into the top 20 on both the AC Monitored and National Christian Audience charts. 

Last week, Tomlin debuted his second Christmas album ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship, which instantly shot to the number 1 spot on iTunes Holiday Albums Chart. The album was recorded live at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville and features special guests Lauren Daigle, All Sons & Daughters and Kristyn Getty.

Chris Tomlin is currently on the second leg of what's already been the biggest tour of his career, the "Love Ran Red Tour." Featuring special guests Rend Collective, the 22-city tour kicked off in Nashville earlier this month. So far, the tour has helped raise more than $700K for CURE International, which helps fund surgeries for children with physical disabilities in developing countries. Tomlin has partnered with CURE for the "Love Ran Red Tour," and this season, he is giving away ADORE: Christmas Songs Of Worship to anyone who donates $50 or more to the organization.

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 consistently has several songs in the top 20 of the Top 100 CCLI songs. 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, 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 No. 1 single “Jesus Messiah” (Hello Love) garnered 97 adds at radio, making it the biggest ever add date in Christian radio history, and 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. In the midst of his record-breaking success, Tomlin continues touring and leading at Passion Conference gatherings across the US and worldwide, including his recent Worship Night In America events, which sold out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Denver’s Red Rock’s and Sacramento’s Sleep Train Arena. 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 is available now.
 

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Stars Go Dim's Self-titled Album To Release Exclusively With Lifeway Tomorrow

Fervent Records' latest act to premiere album
worldwide January 29, 2016

Current single "You Are Loved" soars at radio,
landing in top 10 on Hot AC/CHR chart

Nashville, Tenn. (October 29, 2015) — Stars Go Dim, the newest addition to Fervent Records, is set to release their self-titled debut album, Stars Go Dim, tomorrow October 30. The album will release to all digital music providers, and Stars Go Dim is partnering exclusively with Lifeway Christian Stores on the physical album release. The album will release to all physical outlets early next year, January 29, 2016.

Partnering with Fervent Records, the Tulsa-based band members (Chris Cleveland, Michael Cleveland, Kyle Williams and Josh Roach) have each been in music for years. The team of worship leaders joined together nearly three years ago and recently completed recording their 14-song debut album.

"Our team at Word Entertainment continues to be driven to find and partner with artists passionate about spreading the Gospel through music," said Rod Riley, President and CEO of Word Entertainment. "I’m so impressed by the guys in Stars Go Dim and their creative vision, their heart for ministry and their unwavering work ethic. I look forward to hearing stories of lives changed as we partner together in launching this debut album.” 

Stars Go Dim is already making waves as their current radio single, "You Are Loved," is resonating with listeners and surging up the charts. One of the most added songs at Christian radio over the last month, the song has hit the top 10 on the Hot AC/CHR Chart and landed in the top 20 on several charts including the National Christian Audience Chart, Christian AC and Hot Christian Songs Chart.

The band is also set to perform alongside Skillet, for KING & COUNTRY and more this fall and spring as part of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. To learn more, and to view tour dates visit: www.starsgodim.com.


About Stars Go Dim
Fervent Records' latest act Stars Go Dim is composed of Chris Cleveland, Michael Cleveland, Kyle Williams and Josh Roach. Each member of the Tulsa-based band lends unique musical talents that have been honed for nearly twenty years each, including lead singer, Chris Cleveland, who began traveling and singing with his brother, Michael, at age 12. Stars Go Dim's first single, "You Are Loved" is gaining steadily and quickly at radio – reaching the top 10 at Hot AC/CHR. The band will travel the country this fall and spring performing to more than 600,000 fans alongside Skillet, for KING & COUNTRY and more on the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. Their approach to live show production is praised, and imaginative, and compelling pieces can be expected on their Winter Jam set. The band's debut album Stars Go Dim is available on all digital music platforms with a physical album exclusive through Lifeway Christian Stores on October 30, and a worldwide release January 2016.


Get Connected With Stars Go Dim
Website: starsgodim.com
Facebook: facebook.com/starsgodim
Twitter: twitter.com/starsgodim
Instagram: instagram.com/starsgodim
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCgDvETLumQhTJwAF4h39hfg
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/starsgodim
Spotify: http://smarturl.it/starsgodimspotify


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Rend Collective Launches Rend Family Records In Partnership With Capitol Christian Music Group

Urban Rescue is first official act signed to new imprint

Rend Collective and Urban Rescue team up for spring tour across the U.S. and U.K.

Nashville, Tenn. (October 23, 2015) — Northern Irish folk worship band Rend Collective has announced the launch of Rend Family Records, a partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group and an endeavor stemming from the group's heart for worship and community.

"Rend Collective has always been about finding wild and colourful ways to worship God, so as Rend Family Records, we hope to shine a spotlight on artists who are redefining the landscape of musical worship," Rend Collective shared. "We’re calling ourselves a 'family' on purpose, because we want this label to be another extension of the thing we call 'church.' Our goal is to create an environment where discipleship is valued more than the 'next great idea,' to be pastorally-minded instead of product-driven."

Urban Rescue's Jordan Frye

Rend Collective

Rend Family Records' first official signing will be Urban Rescue, a revival band from Los Angeles. Fronted by Jordan Frye, the band is on mission to inspire the next generation of believers to see their churches, communities and cities awakened by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

"Kaleidoscope," the first single from Urban Rescue's upcoming album, is available today on iTunes, Amazon and other digital outlets. Click here to check out the official lyric video. 

Learn more about Urban Rescue by watching the video below.

"It’s an honor to introduce Urban Rescue as the first band signed to Rend Family Records," Rend Collective continued. "Urban Rescue has been inspiring us since 2009 with their untamed and undiluted worship. Not only do they exhibit so much of the artistry we believe in, but their passion to pursue authenticity with God and people embodies the family heart we value. We are excited and grateful to be a part of Urban Rescue’s continued creative journey as they write music for the church."

Urban Rescue will also join Rend Collective this spring as they head out on tour with 50+ dates spanning the continental United States and the United Kingdom. The tour is in support of Rend Collective's most recent release, As Family We Go, which landed in the iTunes top ten albums overall in seven countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada. They have spent the spring and fall of 2015 touring with Chris Tomlin on the most successful tour of his career, the "Love Ran Red Tour." For up-to-date tour information, visit: rendcollective.com/tour.

"We have the utmost enthusiasm and respect for the work Rend Collective has done throughout the world with their recorded music and live worship events," said Capitol Christian Music Group President, Peter York. "They have a compelling vision and a dynamic voice in the global church today. We are pleased to partner with them on their first Rend Family Records signing, Urban Rescue. This great Southern California based band has all of the essential elements necessary to launch successfully and impact the market with the same passion and originality that has become synonymous with Rend Collective’s brand."


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 latest album As Family We Go, released last month, hitting 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. As Family We Go also hit the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Christian albums chart in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand and landed in the top ten albums overall in seven countries including the U.S., U.K. and Canada.


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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