Skillet Earns Three Billboard Music Award Nominations

Nashville, Tenn. (April 10, 2017) - Multi-platinum selling band Skillet has garnered three nominations for the "2017 Billboard Music Awards," including nods for Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album (Unleashed) and Top Christian Song ("Feel Invincible"). The honors add to their 2011 win and previous five nominations. The “2017 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC.

Skillet's Unleashed debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, and was the third consecutive Skillet release to top the Christian Albums Chart. With over 18 million streams, the nominated song ("Feel Invincible") marked the first time the band has topped Billboard’s Top Christian Songs Chart. The song was also a hit in the sports world, having been used by the NFL's Monday Night Football, Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), WWE during their Battleground Pay-Per-View, TBS’ E-League, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports Awards.

"We are so excited and amazed by the Skillet nominations for the Billboard Music Awards! WOW!" shares band frontman, John Cooper. "Such incredible talent is represented in the nominees and we are honored to be amongst great company. As always, we are so thankful to the fans for all the love and support."

The GRAMMY® nominated band recently wrapped three legs of their headlining "Unleashed Tour" with sold-out dates across the U.S. and Europe. Skillet will be joining KORN for the second half of their “The Serenity of Summer” tour this coming July and August. For the latest tour information, visit www.Skillet.com.

About Skillet:
Skillet has cemented its place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands. Selling more than 11 million units worldwide, the Wisconsin quartet have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations and won a Billboard Music Award for the platinum-certified Awake. Their double-platinum single “Monster” is “the eighth most-streamed rock song of 2015” with a total of 86 million plays (and counting) on Spotify and would earn the distinction of becoming “the best-selling digital single in the history of Christian Music.” 2013’s Rise bowed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release and received resounding and eclectic acclaim from the likes of USA Today, New York Times, Revolver Loudwire, and more.

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Mandisa's Long-awaited Fifth Studio Album, Out Of The Dark, Now Available For Presale

"Unfinished" Already Soaring At Radio As Most Added Song At Christian Radio For Three Weeks

Nashville, Tenn. (April 10, 2017) − GRAMMY® award winning artist Mandisa's Out Of The Dark is now available for preorder with an instant download of the singles "I'm Still Here" and "Unfinished." The preorder of Out Of The Dark is available at iTunes, alongside the newly released exclusive presale bundles. Already soaring at radio, "Unfinished" is Christian radio's most added song for the past three weeks, and has hit Top 20 at AC Indicator and Top 15 at AC Monitored and National Christian Audience Charts.

After spending much of the past few years struggling with depression, Mandisa, who has proven to be one of American Idol's most successful alums as a Top 5 Idol with the most No. 1s, is ready to talk about her journey with transparency and vulnerability. ABC's Good Morning America will broadcast the exclusive first television interview and performance with Mandisa on April 26, her first in over three years.  

“My hope is that people will be on this journey with me,” explains Mandisa. “When I began, I was in a really dark place, but where I am today is so much better and so much lighter!”

Wrapping up her time as a part of fellow GRAMMY® winner TobyMac's "HITS DEEP Tour," Mandisa, alongside Matt Maher, Mac Powell from Third Day, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson, and Hollyn, finished the 30 arena tour across the nation on April 9 at Indianapolis' Bankers Life Fieldhouse. 

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About Mandisa
With more than 1 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life's challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning," and "Stronger" on the highest rated morning show, ABC's Good Morning America (GMA.) Her performance of "Stronger" welcomed the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts. The NFL also welcomed Mandisa to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month where she was joined by members of the 49ers family who are survivors. Her album, Overcomer, released August 27, 2013 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, with the album's title track proving to be a smash at radio Mandisa was awarded a GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for her best-selling and critically acclaimed project Overcomer. Additionally, "Overcomer's" songwriters (David Garcia, Ben Glover & Christopher Stevens) won the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa will unveil her fifth album Out Of The Dark on May 19, 2017.

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Chris Tomlin’s Good Friday Event To Partner With And Donate Net Proceeds To Tennessee Kids Belong And Highlight Governor Haslam’s TNFosters Campaign

 

April 14 Event at Bridgestone Arena to unite families and churches across Tennessee to worship with Tomlin, Big Daddy Weave, Zach Williams and more with special message from best-selling author Max Lucado

Nashville, Tenn. (April 6, 2017) — GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin recently announced Good Friday Nashville, to be held at Bridgestone Arena Friday, April 14, which will unite families and churches all across Tennessee as Tomlin, Big Daddy Weave, Zach Williams and more lead in a time of worship while best-selling author Max Lucadoshares a special message. This event is produced by Awakening Events, presented by K-LOVE, Air1, WAY-FM and The Fish.

Now Tomlin has committed to partner with and donate the net proceeds from Good Friday Nashville to Tennessee Kids Belong (TKB), the state chapter of national non-profit, America’s Kids Belong. Committed to uniting government, faith, business, non-profit and creative communities around the foster care system, TKB gives children in foster care a face and a voice through high quality videography and helps recruit and build support for foster families across the state.

TKB is a key partner in the TNFosters Campaign, which Governor Bill Haslam, First Lady Crissy Haslam, and the Department of Children’s Services launched on December 5, 2016. TNFosters is a statewide campaign that draws upon the AKB model of linking government, faith, non-profit, business and creative communities around a state’s foster care system. TNFosters campaign’s goals are to increase recruitment of foster and foster-to-adopt families, as well as involvement of churches statewide in this issue.

“Worship is a great unifying source in the church body,” said Tomlin. “When I heard about TKB, I knew that Good Friday Nashville was the perfect opportunity for the community to support their mission and stand in the gap for our children in the foster care system. The event will be an amazing time for the church to worship together, to unify and make a lasting and positive impact in the lives of our children in need in Tennessee.”

“The faith-based community is perfectly positioned to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care, and TNFosters is bringing this community to the table to help recruit more foster parents and help provide a safe, supportive environment for these children,” Haslam said.

Good Friday Nashville falls in the midst of Tomlin's Worship Night In America tour, featuring Big Daddy Weave, Phil Wickham, Zach Williams, Mosaic MSC and Jason Barton, making 23 stops in arenas across the country this spring.

Good Friday Nashville is exclusively produced by Awakening Events, presented by K-LOVE, Air1, WAY-FM and The Fish.

Tickets for Good Friday Nashville are available now. For additional information visit http://www.GoodFridayNashville.com.
 

About Chris Tomlin
Likely "the most often sung artist anywhere" according to TIME Magazine, Chris Tomlin is among the most influential artists in Christian music. Selling 7.5 million albums and over 10.7 million digital tracks, Tomlin has 15 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award, three Billboard Music Awards, two platinum and five gold albums to his name. Tomlin’s latest album Never Lose Sight and debut children’s book Good Good Father are available now.

Connect With Chris Tomlin
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About Tennessee Kids Belong:
Tennessee Kids Belong is the State Chapter of America’s Kids Belong, a 501(c)3 committed to uniting government, faith, business, non-profit and creative communities around the foster care system, and to give children in foster care a face and a voice. A few of their signature programs include The I Belong Project, Wrap Around, Dream Makers™, and helping coordinate and run statewide campaigns alongside the government. America’s Kids Belong was founded in 2015 and is currently operating in six states.

For more information about Tennessee Kids Belong, visit AmericasKidsBelong.org/Tennessee and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Contact for TKB:
Laura Doherty
Director of Communications
America’s Kids Belong
LDoherty@amkidsbelong.org
207.318.4981

For more information about TNFosters, and how you can get involved, visit TNFosters.gov.
 

About Awakening Events:
Awakening Events produces over 175 Contemporary Christian concerts and events nationwide in America and is consistently ranked in Pollstar's "Worldwide - Top 50 Promoter" list each year, reaching as high as 14th in North America, and top 20 in the world. For more info visit: www.AwakeningEvents.com    

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Colton Dixon's Third Studio Album Identity Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Christian Albums Chart

"All That Matters" continues to climb at radio, hitting No. 4 on Hot AC

Dixon talks new music with AOL Build, FOX, Marvel, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Lifezette and more

Nashville, Tenn. (April 3, 2017) - Named “ambitious, vibrant and hopeful” by Christian Today, Colton Dixon’s third studio album Identity continues to resonate among listeners,topping the Billboard Christian Albums chart this week. Making an impact at radio,“ All That Matters,” Dixon’s lead single from Identity continues to climb the charts, reaching the No. 4 spot on the Hot AC chart while hitting the Top 15 on the National Audience chart.

Ongoing excitement surrounds the release, as Dixon recently spoke with PEOPLE Magazine,Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Digital Journal and Lifezette to discuss the album, along withAOL Build, The Huffington Post, FOX News, Marvel and more while visiting New York City. “Everyone should stop right now and listen to “American Idol” alum Colton Dixon’s new album Identity,” shares LifeZette.

AOL Build

Marvel Entertainment

FOX News

Wrapping up performances on the “Winter Jam Tour Spectacular” this week, Dixon toured alongside Crowder, Britt Nicole, Tenth Avenue North, Andy Mineo, New Song and more in 46 markets across the U.S. For more information on Colton Dixon's events and tour dates, visitwww.coltondixon.com/tour.

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. 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 Britt Nicole. Dixon has also been named a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort ANCHOR 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. In 2015, ANCHOR was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Dixon's third studio album Identity is available now.


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MercyMe’s LIFER Available Today

Multi-Platinum selling band to perform LIVE on FOX & Friends tomorrow

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 31, 2017) - Multi-platinum selling MercyMe returns withLIFER, available worldwide today. MercyMe performed an album release show at New York City’s iconic The Town Hall last night where Fair Trade Services surprised the band with plaques honoring"Greater" receiving Gold certification in digital download sales and an additional plaque for their latest single, "Even If," hitting number one on the Christian singles track chart. Following the American Music Award winners live performance on SIRIUS XM The Message, New York will also find the GRAMMY® nominated band stopping by Facebook HQ, Billboard and FaithWire before performing on FOX & Friends on Saturday morning, April 1. While making stops in Nashville earlier this week, MercyMe joined radio host Chris Brown of Dave Ramsey Solutions, Keep The Faith, Way FM and The Fish, capping the night with a special event held in Downtown Nashville.

From Left to Right: Chris Brown, Dave Ramsey and Bart Millard and Robby Shaffer of MercyMe. MercyMe with members of Fair Trade Services and Brickhouse Entertainment celebrating their Gold Certified Single "Greater" after a show at New York City's The Town Hall Theater. MercyMe rehearsing for a celebration of LIFER in downtown Nashville.

“Even If,” the first single from LIFER and the most added of the band’s 23 year career, is continuing to soar, already climbing into the top 10 at Billboard Christian Radio charts. CBNshared the story behind the deeply personal track. Critics are applauding LIFER, the band’s follow-up of the RIAA Certified Gold Welcome To The New (2014). The single is currently No. 1 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel Top Songs Chart.

“(LIFER) is a diverse pop album finely tuned to modern favorites with some more traditional MercyMe-like tracks sprinkled throughout.” - CCM Magazine

“An album for the now.” - Hallels

"The sound is full of fun beats, lots of energy, and the profound lyrics we have come to expect from [MercyMe]…it has this amazing power to force the listener to get up and dance. It really is a fantastic album, it may be my favorite one yet." - Hollywood Jesus

“… one of the best CCM albums of the year.” - Jesus Freak Hideout

“An album of creativity and sonic development.” - New Release Today

“Not surprising, MercyMe continues to make meaningful contributions to the CCM community with the sounds and messages found on LIFER.” - The Christian Beat

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is offering a new deluxe version of LIFER at all its 600+ stores nationwide and online at shop.crackerbarrel.com. Only sold at Cracker Barrel, this deluxe album – with three bonus tracks – includes: “A Little Hope,” “Sing” and “His Eye Is On The Sparrow.”

In April, the band will headline a national tour with fellow Fair Trade Artists, Hawk Nelson and Micah Tyler. The band will visit markets like Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix and more throughout the spring. “Summer Lights” will find MercyMe headlining a string of outdoor dates alongside Jeremy Camp, Natalie Grant, Meredith Andrews and Jimi Cravity. For the latest on all MercyMe tour dates, click here. 

LIFER is available at iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play, Cracker Barrel, LifeWay and more.

About MercyMe
Since their debut in 2001, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 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 radio success has continued with recent singles “Flawless" (No. 1 for 15 weeks) and "Greater" (No. 1 for 16 weeks), landing them the Top Christian Airplay Artist spot on Billboard's 2015 Year End charts. 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 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 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. Their latest project MercyMe, It’s Christmas! (2015) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums chart and became an instant Christmas classic. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods, four radio hits and continues to be a top selling title.LIFER, their latest, is available now.

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GRAMMY WINNING HILLARY SCOTT & THE SCOTT FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN FAITH WITH NEW SINGLE “STILL”

Critics Continue To Applaud  Their "Powerful" Album LOVE REMAINS

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 31, 2017) - Following two GRAMMY trophies for their chart-topping "Thy Will” and faith-based LOVE REMAINS, which debuted at No. One on Billboard's Top Christian Album chart, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family deliver the illuminating follow-up “Still." Available at Christian radio now, the uplifting track rests in the reassurance that God is attentive to our hardships.

"When our family first heard this song, the citing of Psalm 46 immediately struck a chord with us," said Hillary Scott. "It shares that universal feeling everyone feels at times when we're grasping for direction to immediately try and make things better. Sometimes you have to take a step back and this song is a simple reminder that a high power is always in control.”

Watch the visual lyric video for “Still,” below:

Hillary alongside mother Linda Davis, father Lang Scott and younger sister Rylee Scott, the family's “message has clearly resonated” (Associated Press) with the 13-track collection.

“It’s striking — a collection of hymns and contemporary Christian music delivered with extreme polish." - New York Times

"The album is a fusion of styles, from traditional Christian hymns, to contemporary Christian, pop, even rock...definitely bridge the old and the new" - Billboard

"Powerful cross-over album for Hillary Scott that showcases her faith beautifully ... a powerful, inspiring work of musical art." - NewReleaseToday

The “tenderhearted family collaboration” (People) behind LOVE REMAINS is the mix of the rich, entwined voices of the Scotts, on "new co-writes, lesser-known oldies and time-honored gospel staples" (Rolling Stone). The faith-based album was produced by Ricky Skaggs and is a collection of messages that find the redemption in struggle, the peace in death and the joy in bonding with family members whenever times are tough. LOVE REMAINS follows more than 18 million album sales worldwide for Hillary Scott as one-third of the one of the world's most popular groups, Lady Antebellum. The multi-PLATINUM trio continue to rise on the Country radio charts with the lead single "You Look Good" off their forthcoming sixth studio album HEART BREAK (Capitol Nashville), available June 9. For more information on new music, a full list of upcoming tour dates and more, visit www.hillaryscott.com. Check out Hillary's official “Still” playlist on Spotify here:  http://strm.to/STILL.
 

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Micah Tyler Scores First No. 1 Single With "Never Been A Moment"

Nashville, Tenn. (March 30, 2017) - Micah Tyler's "Never Been A Moment" has effectively become the most listened to song on Christian radio this past week, spending two weeks atop the Billboard AC Indicator and hitting No. 1 on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart earlier this week. In addition to the No. 1 chart placement, the single continues to make waves at radio, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard National Christian Audience chart and No. 3 on the Billboard AC Monitored chart.

Watch the music video for "Never Been A Moment," below:

As a thank you to fans who have supported the success of the debut, "Never Been A Moment" is now only $0.69 for a limited time. The single is available for purchase at the discounted rate oniTunes and Amazon Music.

Throughout the months of April and May, Tyler will join headliner MercyMe and Hawk Nelson on the "Lifer Tour," traveling to 12 markets across the U.S. This fall, Tyler will also join Big Daddy Weave as a guest artist on their "Set Free Tour," running from August to November.

For more information on Micah Tyler's upcoming events and tour dates, visitwww.micahtyler.com/tour.



About Micah Tyler
Recent Fair Trade Services signee Micah Tyler is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Buna, TX. Playing 150+ dates annually, Tyler performs at churches, camps, concert venues and more and was named "National Male Vocalist of the Year" by the Gospel Music Association at the Immerse Conference in 2012. In October of 2013, Tyler released his first full length solo record, The Story I Tell, which debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel charts. Tyler has shared the stage with national touring acts such as Building 429, Mikeschair, Shane & Shane, Phillips, Craig, & Dean, Sanctus Real and Phil Wickham. Having served in staff ministry for almost a decade, Tyler has a true love and respect for the local church but has a passion to reach the unchurched as well with his Gospel-centered "Southern Soul" music style. His song "Directions" recently appeared on God's Not Dead 2 soundtrack.

Get Connected With Micah Tyler
Website // www.micahtyler.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/officialmicahtyler
Twitter // www.twitter.com/micahtylermusic
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YouTube // www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJGdiklilYCzNSFUMtxyyQ
Spotify // http://smarturl.it/MicahSpotify
 

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Passion’s Worthy Of Your Name Available In-Store After Chart-Topping Digital Debut

Nashville, Tenn. (March 24, 2017) – Passion’s latest album Worthy Of Your Name isnow available to listeners in-store, following its digital debut which hit No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart Feb. 17. Worthy Of Your Name was recorded live during Passion 2017 at Atlanta's Georgia Dome. The 13-track release features worship from the annual conference led by Passion's Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone, along with Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Hillsong UNITED. "Glorious Day” has just begun impacting radio as the first single from Worthy Of Your Name. Debuting last week on the Christian Airplay Chart, Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago and Austin are among some of the first markets to get on board.

Read what critics have to say about Worthy Of Your Name:

“…with albums as good as this, not only is it hard to find a weak spot or a let down, it’s also hard to separate the music from the worship experienced while listening. Given that, this is a great album, prompting focus, worship, and heartfelt praise.” – Church Mag

“Most of your favorite Passion Conference worship leaders are back with another big, bright outpouring of already or soon-to-be worship standards from this year’s final conference at the old Georgia Dome.” – Worship Leader

“When you’ve got the likes of Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and even a sit-in guest such as Hillsong UNITED, you expect the name of Christ to be sung and proclaimed to deafening levels. Emotional, passionate, reverent, and heart-felt are words best described by the contents on this edition” – CCM Magazine

“Worthy Of Your Name is a solid worship album that celebrates freedom in Christ and captures the faith-filled atmosphere of the live Passion conference while turning listeners' hearts to God.” – Today’s Christian Entertainment

“These are songs that remind us of the cross. They are songs that keep Jesus at the centre. They are songs that musically are of a very high quality, well mixed so that you can hear the crowd singing too, and they are songs that as you listen to them will fill you with joy and make you want to sing.” – All 4 God

Currently traveling on the 9th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow, the co-headliners will hit 23 markets across the U.S. on the tour, including Phoenix, Houston, Dallas and more. Among dates on the tour, Passion will team up with host Christine Caine on A21 and Propel Women's Night of Ministry, leading worship during the events. Pre-sale tickets for Night of Ministry areavailable for purchase today, officially going on sale Monday.

For more information on Passion events, visit 268generation.com/passiontours.


Rock & Worship Roadshow Tour
March 24 - United Supermarkets Arena - Lubbock, TX
March 25 - BBVA Compass Stadium - Houston, TX
March 26 - American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX
March 31 - Bankers Life Fieldhouse - Indianapolis, IN
April 1 - John Paul Jones Arena - Charlottesville, VA

Night of Ministry with Christine Caine and Passion
May 18 - Amplify Church - Pittsburgh, PA
May 19 - Christian Life Center - Dayton, OH
May 20 - Valley Family Church - Kalamazoo, MI
June 21 - WSFirst - Winston-Salem, NC
June 22 - Higher Ground Baptist Church - Kingsport, TN
June 23 - Quest Community Church - Lexington, KY

 

WORTHY OF YOUR NAME
1. Glorious Day (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
2. Worthy Of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran)
3. How Great Is Your Love (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
4. Build My Life (feat. Brett Younker)
5. Holy Ground (feat. Melodie Malone)
6. Heart Abandoned (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
7. Forgiven (feat. Crowder)
8. This Changes Everything (feat. Matt Redman)
9. This We Know (feat. Kristian Stanfill)
10. Rule (feat. Hillsong UNITED and Crowder)
11. God Of Calvary (feat. Chris Tomlin)
12. Worthy Of Your Name (feat. Sean Curran) (Studio)
13. This We Know (feat. Kristian Stanfill) (Studio)

About Passion
From its start in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8 – Yes Lord, walking in the way of Your truth we wait eagerly for You, for Your name and Your renown are the desire of our hearts - existing to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With more than 1.8 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come,” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Delivering new projects annually, songs from records such as Here For You, White Flag, Let The Future Begin, Take It All, Even So Come and Salvation’s Tide Is Rising have become timeless staples in the Church. Their newest offering, Worthy Of Your Name, is available now. The four-time Dove Award winners have had eight albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with two hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center. Passion is more than music. More than events. Passion is a generation living for His name. 

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Colton Dixon Releases Identity, "An Album You Won't Want To Miss," Available Now

Single "All That Matters" soars at radio, climbing charts to Top 5 at Hot AC and Top 15 on National Christian Audience chart

Dixon talks new album with FOX News, The Eric Metaxas Show, PEOPLE, Billboard, CCM Magazine and more

Nashville, Tenn. (March 24, 2017) — Colton Dixon's third studio album Identity isavailable now. Varying stylistically from past efforts, the new release embraces a fusion of pop elements with Dixon's traditional alternative-rock sound. The deluxe version of the record features 17 tracks and is divided into three sonically unique sections - mind, body and spirit, each with its own instrumental interlude.

"I've had more fun working on Identity than any other record," Dixon said. "I've tried a lot of new things on this album, and I'm pumped for you all to finally hear it. I'm so excited for you to travel through the mind, body and spirit with me as you listen."

Critics are welcoming the new sound, calling Identity "an album you won't want to miss" (The Christian Beat), praising its "contagious" tracks (CCM Magazine) while noting there's "a lot to love about this record" (JesusFreakHideout). 

The album's debut single "All That Matters" is quickly climbing radio charts, hitting the top 5 at Hot AC and the Top 15 on the National Christian Audience chart. Billboard exclusively premiered the song earlier this year, while PEOPLE Magazine debuted its official music video. 

Also featured on Identity is "The Other Side," a song inspired by Dixon's wife Annie losing her younger brother a few years back and her family's strength during that time. Watch the recently-released lyric video for the track here.

To learn more about Identity, check out features from FOX News, The Eric Metaxas Show and Christian Today. Dixon will also appear on the cover of CCM Magazine in its upcoming April 1 issue.

With a busy start to 2017, Dixon has performed in packed arenas across the country on Winter Jam Tour alongside Crowder, Britt Nicole and more. The tour wraps April 2 in Tulsa, OK.

Identity is available now.

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. 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 Britt Nicole. Dixon has also been named a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort ANCHOR 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. In 2015, ANCHOR was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Dixon's third studio album Identity is available now.


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Bethel Music Announces Starlight, Their First Full-Length Album Recorded Live On Tour, To Debut April 7

Songs recorded live from the "Worship Nights Tour"

Featuring GRAMMY® winning guest worship leader and songwriter Francesca Battistelli

Nashville, Tenn. (March 22, 2017) – Dove Award winning Bethel Music announces their highly anticipated album Starlight, debuting on April 7. Bethel Music’s first full-length album recorded live on tour, including performances from each of the cities on the “Worship Nights Tour,” features songs on the album led by Bethel Music's Jenn Johnson, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Cook, Kristene DiMarco, Kalley Heiligenthal, Melissa Helser and Hannah McClure along with GRAMMY® award winning guest worship leader and songwriter Francesca Battistelli. Starlight follows in the footsteps of Bethel Music's acclaimed live recordYou Make Me Brave (2014), topping Billboard's Christian Albums and Digital Albums charts while hitting No. 10 on the Billboard 200.

Now available for pre-order, Starlight is anchored in the message that our lives, our world, and all eternity are held together in Jesus. Instant grat tracks accompanying the pre-order include the title track "Starlight" by Amanda Cook, "Take Courage" by Kristene DiMarco and "King of My Heart" by Steffany Gretzinger.

For more information on the album, visit www.bethelmusic.com.


Starlight Tracklisting
1. Starlight
2. There's No Other Name
3. Extravagant
4. Breathe
5. Take Courage
6. King of My Heart
7. God I Look to You
8. The War Is Over
9. I See the Light
10. Catch the Wind
11. Old for New
12. For the One
13. You Came
14. Extravagant (Acoustic Bonus Track)


About Bethel Music
Bethel Music is a worship ministry that formed as an organic extension of Bethel Church in Redding, CA. Over the last seven years, Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to becoming a global outreach featuring a cadre of songwriters and worship leaders, with both online and on-campus worship schools. The Bethel Music Artist Collective includes Brian and Jenn Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Cook,Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, Leeland, Hunter Thompson, Paul and Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, Josh Baldwin, Cory Asbury and Kristene DiMarco. Together these artists have six acclaimed albums that all went to the top of Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, in addition to four GMA Dove Awards and a GMA Covenant Award. Bethel Music’s multi-artist double-disc live recording Have It All (2016) hit No. 1 on the overall iTunes Albums chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Top Albums chart, becoming Bethel Music’s highest retail debut on the charts ever. Starlight, Bethel Music's first full-length album recorded live on tour, is available April 7.

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

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Mandisa Returns With Out Of The Dark On May 19

All new album marks first since
2013’s GRAMMY® Winning Overcomer

First single “Unfinished” hits radio today

ABC's Good Morning America to broadcast exclusive first  television interview and performance on April 26

(Photo: Michael Gomez)

Nashville, Tenn. (March 17, 2017) - GRAMMY® winner Mandisa’s awaited fifth album, Out Of The Dark (Capitol CMG), will arrive on May 19, her first in four years. With 1 million+ records sold, Mandisa is back with a renewed passion for her music, after spending much of the past few years suffering from depression. She is emerging from the pit of depression with a willingness to be totally transparent and vulnerable about her journey. ABC's Good Morning America will broadcast the exclusive first television interview and performance with Mandisa on April 26, her first in over three years.

“My hope is that people will be on this journey with me,” explains Mandisa. “When I began, I was in a really dark place, but where I am today is so much better and so much lighter!”

The first single, “Unfinished,” lands at radio today following Mandisa's No. 1 hits "Overcomer" and "Stronger." In the initial track, she sings, “Not scared to say it; I used to be the one; Preaching it to you; That you could overcome; I still believe it; But it ain’t easy; Cause that world I painted; Where things just all work out; It started changing; And I started having doubts; And it got me so down.”

Mandisa has been traversing 30 arenas across U.S. as part of fellow GRAMMY® winner TobyMac’s “HITS DEEP Tour” alongside Matt Maher, Mac Powell from Third Day, Capital Kings, Ryan Stevenson and Hollyn. The tour will wrap on April 9 at Indianapolis’ Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Out Of The Dark will be available for pre-order on April 7.

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About Mandisa
With more than 1 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning," and "Stronger" on the highest rated morning show, ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA.) Her performance of “Stronger” welcomed the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts. The NFL also welcomed Mandisa to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month where she was joined by members of the 49ers family who are survivors. Her album, Overcomer, released August 27, 2013 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart, with the album’s title track proving to be a smash at radio Mandisa was awarded a GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for her best-selling and critically acclaimed projectOvercomer. Additionally, “Overcomer’s” songwriters (David Garcia, Ben Glover & Christopher Stevens) won the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa will unveil her fifth album Out Of The Dark on May 19, 2017.

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Comedy Central Host Chris Hardwick's Nerdist.com Exclusively Premieres Skillet's "Back From The Dead" Music Video

Nashville, Tenn. (March 14, 2017) - Nerdist.com exclusively premieres Skillet'spost-apocalyptic, zombie themed music video for "Back From The Dead," featuring the band's waged war against the "rock n' roll" walkers." Nerdist.com founder, Chris Hardwick, is the host of Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning nightly comedy game show @midnight with Chris Hardwick, along with AMC’s Talking Dead, a live television aftershow featuring commentary surrounding The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.

Sharing the concept behind the video, Skillet's John Cooper reveals to Nerdist.com, "I write in metaphor quite a lot. The idea that there are people out there that want to chase me down and steal away my hope, try to drag me down, try to make me as miserable as they are: that felt a little bit like zombies to me. That thought led to many lyrics in the song."

Cooper continues, "Skillet has been told throughout our years that we could be more successful if we strayed away from our Christian message, stop playing Christian shows, festivals. We have had to stand up for our beliefs and not compromise in the face of those challenges. This song is about not giving up that fight."

From Skillet's chart-topping album UNLEASHED (2016), "Back From The Dead" is making waves at radio, currently residing in the Top 20 on the Active Rock Building, Active Rock Rolling and Active Rock Published charts.

Photo credit: Shannon Bingaman

About Skillet:
Skillet has cemented its place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands. Selling more than 11 million units worldwide, the Wisconsin quartet have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations and won a Billboard Music Award for the platinum-certified Awake. Their double-platinum single “Monster” is “the eighth most-streamed rock song of 2015” with a total of 57 million plays (and counting) on Spotify and would earn the distinction of becoming “the best-selling digital single in the history of Christian Music.” 2013’s Rise bowed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release and received resounding and eclectic acclaim from the likes of USA Today, New York Times, Revolver Loudwire, and more.

Website:      www.skillet.com
Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/skillet/
Twitter:        @skilletmusic

About Nerdist.com:
Nerdist.com is the heart of Chris Hardwick’s (host of Comedy Central’s Emmy Award-winning nightly comedy game show @midnight with Chris Hardwick, AMC’s Talking Dead, and voice as “Craig” in the Nickelodeon animated comedy series Sanjay and Craig) digital media empire.  With daily news, videos and reviews of the latest games, movies and comics, Nerdist’s team explores the nerd fabric of today’s pop-culture landscape.


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Marvel Comics’ Monsters Unleashed! Trailer Uses Skillet's "Back From the Dead" As Soundtrack; Billboard Exclusively Premieres

“Back From the Dead” Top 20 on three active rock charts amidst national headlining tour

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 10, 2017) - Skillet’s “Back From the Dead” serves as the musical backdrop for Marvel Comics’ latest comic book series, Monsters Unleashed!, trailer. The track, which is top 20 on the Active Rock Building, Active Rock Rolling and Active Rock Published Charts, is found on their chart-topping album Unleashed. Frontman & lifelong Marvel fan John Cooper, alongside his bandmates were featured on “This Week in Marvel” podcast, recorded at Marvel’s Headquarters in New York City.

Masterfully mixing animated comics with in-depth narration and commentary, the new video series from Marvel is designed to present a whole new audience to the world of Marvel’s gargantuan monsters, timed with the debut of the brand new comic book series MONSTERS UNLEASHED!, available now in all local comic retailers. As the cataclysm of MONSTERS UNLEASHED! continues to unfold, new videos will be released monthly to educate new and old fans about the monsters of the Marvel Universe and the MONSTERS UNLEASHED! series through commentary and motion graphics, as well as an energetic score from some of the world's biggest musical acts.

Marvel Comics’ Editor In Chief Axel Alonso tells Billboard, “Monsters Unleashed! is what Marvel does best: a gigantic, bombastic battle for the fate of the world. With its kinetic, hard-hitting sound, Skillet's ‘Back From the Dead’ is the perfect accompaniment for a story that pits the world’s biggest superheroes against skyscraper-size monsters.”

Skillet released an acoustic version of “Stars,” their chart-topping Christian Hot AC single, as part of THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE. The acoustic music video made for the film and accompanying soundtrack resonated, already being viewed on YouTube over 3.1 million times. The group was also nominated for a fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Award in the "Group/Duo of the Year” category. Voting opens May 1 with the awards taking place on May 28 at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry.

February and March has found the GRAMMY® nominated rockers traversing coast to coast headlining the “Unleashed Tour 2017” with sold-out dates around the country. Skillet will be joining KORN for the second half of their “The Serenity of Summer” tour this coming July and August. For the latest tour information, visit www.Skillet.com.

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About Skillet:
Skillet has cemented its place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands. Selling more than 11 million units worldwide, the Wisconsin quartet have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations and won a Billboard Music Award for the platinum-certified Awake. Their double-platinum single “Monster” is “the eighth most-streamed rock song of 2015” with a total of 57 million plays (and counting) on Spotify and would earn the distinction of becoming “the best-selling digital single in the history of Christian Music.” 2013’s Rise bowed at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release and received resounding and eclectic acclaim from the likes of USA Today, New York Times, Revolver Loudwire, and more.

Website:      www.skillet.com
Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/skillet/
Twitter:        @skilletmusic

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"THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE" Premieres At No. 1 On Billboard's Christian Albums Chart

Nashville, Tenn. (March 10, 2017) — "THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE" premiered at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart upon its release Friday, February 24.

Exclusive footage from soundtrack artists including Hillsong UNITED, We Are Messengers and Skillet can be found on NewReleaseToday, CCM Magazine and Beliefnet along with a special piece featuring Kelly Clarkson, Lecrae, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and more on CBN.

RELEVANT, Keep The Faith, The Church Collective, The Christian Beat, TBN's JUCE TV and more have also supported the soundtrack, available now.
 

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” was produced by Atlantic Records President of Film & TV and GRAMMY® Award–winning, 5x nominated soundtrack producer Kevin Weaver (Suicide Squad, Furious 7, Boardwalk Empire, The Fault In Our Stars, Girls Volumes 1 & 2, True Blood Volumes 1 & 2); Atlantic Records Executive Vice President/Head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg (twenty one pilots, Hamilton); and award-winning and 5x nominated music supervisor and soundtrack producer Anastasia Brown (August Rush, Taken, Footloose). The album was executive produced by Gil Netter (The Blind Side, Life of Pi).

"THE SHACK,” based on The New York Times best-selling novel, was released in-theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment Label and stars Sam Worthington and Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer with Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw.The film had one of the strongest openings ever for a faith-based film. It has already grossed over $22 million, and received an A CinemaScore from the audience.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie, www.facebook.com/theshackmovie, www.twitter.com/TheShackMovie (@TheShackMovie), www.instagram.com/TheShackMovie, and www.atlanticrecords.com.

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PEOPLE.com Premieres Colton Dixon's Music Video For "All That Matters"

Nashville Tenn. (March 3, 2017) — Yesterday, PEOPLE.com exclusively premiered the music video for Colton Dixon's hit single "All That Matters."

"All That Matters" Official Music Video

The single, inspired by Colossians 3:11 and Isaiah 40:8, is one of the first songs Dixon wrote for his upcoming album Identity, available March 24.

"No matter who you are or what you've done, no matter what you're ashamed of, it doesn't matter," Dixon said of the song. "If you've got Christ living inside of you, that's all that matters."

"All That Matters" is available now. 

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. 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 Britt Nicole. Dixon has also been named a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort ANCHOR 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. In 2015, ANCHOR was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015. Dixon's third studio album Identity will be available March 24, 2017.

Get Connected With Colton Dixon
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USA Today Premieres Chris Tomlin's Music Video For "Home"

Nashville, Tenn. (March 3, 2017) — USA Today exclusively premiered yesterday the music video for Chris Tomlin's new music video for "Home," directed by TK McKamy (Florida Georgia Line, Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Lady Antebellum).

Official music video for "Home"

"How do you make a visual out of Heaven?” Tomlin said of the video. “No one has ever seen it. The Bible does describe it but you can’t get your head around it in some ways. All I kept coming back to is light, it’s filled with light. So we set out on this path to make this video that tried to capture a little bit of the emotion of going to a place called home.”

To purchase "Home," click here.

About Chris Tomlin
Likely "the most often sung artist anywhere" according to TIME Magazine, Chris Tomlin is among the most influential artists in Christian music. Selling over 7 million albums and 8.9 million digital tracks, Tomlin has 15 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award, three Billboard Music Awards, two platinum and five gold albums to his name. Tomlin’s latest album Never Lose Sight and debut children’s book Good Good Father are available now.

Connect With Chris Tomlin
Website: christomlin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/christomlin
Twitter: twitter.com/christomlin
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Called "An Album Of Albums" By Critics, Laura Story’s Open Hands Is Out Today

Single tops Soft AC on Billboard Chart for seven weeks

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 3, 2017) - On the heels of "Open Hands" sitting atop Billboard’s Soft AC Chart for seven weeks, GRAMMY® winner Laura Story's fifth album, Open Hands (FAIR TRADE SERVICES), is available now. A fresh collection of originals, Open Hands blends Story’s signature congregational worship music with intimate moments. In addition to collaborating with fellow GRAMMY® winner Mac Powell of Third Day for the chart-topping title track, Story also teamed up with Matt Maher and Matt Redman, penning a track found on Open Hands.  

“I wanted to make an album so that each song I write would be just that seed of hope or that lifeline that someone listens to during that tough moment and thinks, ‘I’m going to choose to trust God, even during this,’” Story shares. “I pray that God would speak through me in the midst of the music.”

Resonating with the new 11 track LP, read what critics have to say about Open Hands:

"The first-fruits of Laura Story’s newest album, Open Hands, has already made significant waves with the early release of the title track that features Third Day front man Mac Powell. The rest of Story's latest matches that single’s impactful message and vision with songs that remind us of God’s grace and glory in all facets of life, both up and down." - CCM

"On March 3, Laura Story is back with what I like to call her album of albums... Open Hands is a collection of worship anthems sprinkled with soft, soothing ballads of praise." - New Release Today

"... her latest accomplishment raises the bar even higher by exploring the challenges and rewards of giving life’s ups and downs over to God." - Simple Grace 

Last night, Story performed at NRB Proclaim 2017's Closing Gala Dinner alongside renowned theologian Dr. RC Sproul. Story will be in Minneapolis today where she will be leading worship at Set Apart Women’s Conference with best selling author Ann Voskamp. Throughout the spring, Story will be performing across the country in New York, Virginia, Florida, Alabama and more. For her latest tour schedule, visit laurastorymusic.com/tour/.

Open Hands is available at iTunes, Amazon Music and Spotify.

About Laura Story
GRAMMY® award winning artist, speaker, songwriter, author and worship leader Laura Story has a gift for penning songs that connect with people all around the world. Among her successes as a solo artist with her smash hits “Mighty To Save” and “Blessings,” Laura has also penned hit songs for other renowned artists including Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” Her solo artist music debut in 2008 with Great God Who Saves led to four Dove nominations and the award for “Inspirational Album of the Year.” In 2011, Laura released her sophomore project Blessings. The album and the emotionally powerful title was inspired by her real life trials and adversities, primarily her husband Martin's diagnosis of a brain tumor. The album resonated with a huge audience and led to whirlwind career highlights for Laura, peaking at the No. 1 album spot for three consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Contemporary Christian Overall chart, topping the iTunes® Christian/Gospel Top Songs chart and holding the No. 1 spot for an impressive 28 consecutive weeks on the Christian charts. The success of the single “Blessings,” which was certified RIAA Gold, includes the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Song, the Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song and the Dove Awards for Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. The song inspired Laura's first book, “What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops?” in 2012. A follow-up book, "When God Doesn't Fix It, Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn; Truths You Can't Live Without" and companion bible study DVD and study guide, released last year. God Of Every Story released in 2013 to much acclaim, and her first ever Christmas project God With Us, debuted in October 2015. Open Hands is available now. Laura is a worship leader at Perimeter Church outside of Atlanta, GA and lives with her husband Martin and three children.


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Tune In Alert: Louie Giglio to Appear on TBN's Praise LIVE In Support of The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition Tonight

Program airs live this evening, Thursday, March 2 at 5:00 p.m. PST

Photo Credit: Mary Caroline Russell

The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, released in January from Zondervan and Passion Publishing. The study Bible feature essays by Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias and Randy Alcorn, lifting Jesus up as the lead story of the Bible through 350 articles and 700 features revealing Him throughout the entire 66 books of Scripture. To hear more about The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition, from Giglio who served as the Editor in Chief, click here.

For more information, visit www.TheJesusBible.com. In addition, Giglio's The Comeback was released in paperback earlier this year.

About Louie Giglio: 
Louie Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Passion Conferences, a global movement uniting college-aged people to live for the fame of Jesus.

With a desire to elevate God’s glory above all else, Louie has authored The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and Indescribable, which was co-authored with Grammy-Award winner Matt Redman. Louie and his wife, Shelley, live in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Passion Publishing:
Passion Publishing is a book publishing imprint committed to helping people live for what matters most, the name and renown of Jesus, by lifting and amplifying the messages of the Passion Movement and Passion City Church. Launched in 2014, Passion Publishing has published notable bestsellers The Comeback and Waiting Here for You (Louie Giglio), and Good Good Father picture book (Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett). The imprint partners with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

About the NIV: 
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica, a nonprofit ministry organization, translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.thenivbible.com.

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

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Generation Exodus Foundation Announces Sold-Out Pittsburgh Tour Date For GRAMMY® Winning Casting Crowns' "The Very Next Thing Tour"

Continued promotion for tour dates in Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and West Virginia

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2017) – Partnering with GRAMMY® winning Casting Crowns for "The Very Next Thing Tour," concert promoter Generation Exodus Foundation announces a sold-out Pittsburgh tour date on March 4 at PPG Paints Arena, featuring support from Danny Gokey and Unspoken. In addition to Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena, Generation Exodus Foundation continues to promote the remaining tour dates for the second leg of "The Very Next Thing Tour" in Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and West Virginia.

"The Very Next Thing Tour" follows Generation Exodus Foundation's successful promotions for other top Christian acts, including dates for Lecrae's "Higher Learning Tour," NF's "Therapy Sessions Tour," Crowder's "American Prodigal Tour," Big Daddy Weave's "Beautiful Offerings Tour," Andy Mineo's "Uncomfortable Tour" and more. For more information on "The Very Next Thing Tour," visit www.genexconcerts.com/event/casting-crowns.


"The Very Next Thing Tour" Dates
March 4 - PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
March 24 - Eastern Kentucky Expo Center - Pikeville, KY
April 14 - Southern Illinois University Arena - Carbondale, IL
April 20 - Lafayette Cajundome - Lafayette, LA
April 27 - BB&T Arena - Highland Heights, KY
April 29 - Charleston Civic Center - Charleston, WV

About Generation Exodus Foundation
Located in Pittsburgh as a registered non-profit Public Charity, Generation Exodus Foundation is a concert promoter operating in 24 states. Generation Exodus Foundation has the highest selling ticketed Christian shows ever produced in Pittsburgh, PA., including Casting Crowns (12,000+), TobyMac (10,000+) and Chris Tomlin (10,000+). By partnering with churches and organizations, Generation Exodus Foundation is able to bring music and ministry to the world.

Get Connected to Generation Exodus Foundation
Website // www.genexconcerts.com
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ATLANTIC UNVEILS “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” FEATURING TODAY’S BIGGEST NAMES IN COUNTRY, CHRISTIAN AND POP MUSIC

COMPANION ALBUM TO FILM BASED ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING BOOK OUT TODAY

FEATURES 14 BRAND NEW EXCLUSIVE SONGS FROM TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL, KELLY CLARKSON & ALOE BLACC, LADY ANTEBELLUM, SKILLET, NEEDTOBREATHE, BRETT ELDREDGE, LECRAE, HILLSONG UNITED, DIERKS BENTLEY, AND MORE

DAN + SHAY TO PERFORM THEIR SINGLE “WHEN I PRAY FOR YOU” ON “TODAY” ON MARCH 1; SONG PREDOMINANTLY FEATURED IN FILM MARKETING CAMPAIGN

THE SHACK, FROM LIONSGATE’S SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT LABEL, OPENS IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD AND STARS SAM WORTHINGTON, ACADEMY-AWARD WINNER OCTAVIA SPENCER with GRAMMY AWARD WINNER TIM MCGRAW

STREAM/PURCHASE ALBUM: https://atlanti.cr/theshack

WATCH “WHEN I PRAY FOR YOU” BY DAN + SHAY: https://atlanti.cr/wheniprayvideo 

WATCH “STARS (THE SHACK VERSION)” BY SKILLET:https://atlanti.cr/starsshackvideo

WATCH “HEAVEN KNOWS” BY HILLSONG UNITED: https://atlanti.cr/heavenknows 

WATCH ALBUM TRAILER: https://atlanti.cr/shacktrailer 

WATCH FILM TRAILER: http://lions.gt/theshacktrailer1

Nashville, Tenn. (February 24, 2017) — Atlantic Records today released “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE,”the companion album to the film from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label. The Shack hits theatres next Friday, March 3.

Featuring previously unreleased music from a wide range of contemporary stars, “THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” has already begun garnering critical acclaim. Rolling Stone Country called “Keep Your Eyes On Me,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s addition to the album, an “ethereal love ballad [that] showcases the duo exchanging lines, culminating with a soaring chorus and dramatic orchestral flourishes.” That song, co-penned by McGraw and Hill along with Lori McKenna and Shane McAnally, marks the couple’s first songwriting collaboration and is featured in a trailer for the film.

People magazine called “Love Goes On,” a collaboration from multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson & GRAMMY®-nominated soul artist Aloe Blacc, “close to divine,” and VIBE said of GRAMMY®-winner Lecrae’s “River of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac),” “With the help of collaborator Breyan Isaac, the emcee perfectly captures [The Shack’s main character] Mack’s struggles in song form.”

People Country called chart-topping country duo Dan + Shay’s “When I Pray For You,” a “tear-jerker.” Dan + Shay will perform the song on Wednesday, March 1 on “Today,” and the song will impact country radio in early March. A video for the track is available here: https://atlanti.cr/wheniprayvideo, and the song is predominantly featured in trailers, TV, and radio spots for the film. 

“Stars (The Shack Version),” the contribution by GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Skillet, reached the top 15 on Mediabase and Billboard’s “National Christian Audience” chart. CCM Magazine called the "stripped-down, string-soaked" a standout on the soundtrack. A video for the track is available here: https://atlanti.cr/starsshackvideo. The band's lead singer John Cooper recently spoke with Keep The Faith about the film's personal impact in his life.

The Church Collective called the soundtrack "a fantastic resource of encouragement," while The Christian Beat praised the "stunning collection," and NewReleaseToday said "The eternal love of God is beautifully expressed in these compelling songs of hope." 

In addition to the above, the album also features offerings from CMA and ACM-winning solo country artist Dierks Bentley; multi-platinum country artist Lady Antebellum; 2x GRAMMY® Award-winners for KING & COUNTRY; 6x chart-topping country artist Brett Eldredge; GRAMMY®-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE (Feat. Lauren Daigle); and RIAA platinum worship band Hillsong UNITED, whose track "Heaven Knows" recently premiered exclusively on Relevant.

A video piece showcasing the album artists discussing the stories behind their songs and their thoughts on The Shack will premiere in the upcoming weeks.

“THE SHACK: MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE” was produced by Atlantic Records President of Film & TV and GRAMMY® Award–winning, 5x nominated soundtrack producer Kevin Weaver (Suicide Squad, Furious 7, Boardwalk Empire, The Fault In Our Stars, Girls Volumes 1 & 2, True Blood Volumes 1 & 2); Atlantic Records Executive Vice President/Head of A&R, Pete Ganbarg (twenty one pilots, Hamilton); and award-winning and 5x nominated music supervisor and soundtrack producer Anastasia Brown (August Rush, Taken, Footloose). The album was executive produced by Gil Netter (The Blind Side, Life of Pi).

“THE SHACK,” based on The New York Times best-selling novel, will be released in-theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment Label and stars Sam Worthington and Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer with Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw.

For more, please visit www.theshack.movie, www.facebook.com/theshackmovie,twitter.com/TheShackMovie (@TheShackMovie), www.instagram.com/TheShackMovie, and  www.atlanticrecords.com. 

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“THE SHACK – MUSIC FROM AND INSPIRED BY THE MOTION PICTURE”
(Atlantic Records)
Release Date: Friday, February 24th  

1.          Dan + Shay - When I Pray For You
2.          Tim McGraw & Faith Hill - Keep Your Eyes On Me
3.          Lady Antebellum - Lay Our Flowers Down
4.          Hillsong UNITED - Heaven Knows
5.          Francesca Battistelli - Where Were You
6.          Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc - Love Goes On   
7.          Lecrae - River Of Jordan (feat. Breyan Isaac) 
8.          NEEDTOBREATHE - HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle) 
9.          Dierks Bentley - Days Of Dark
10.        Brett Eldredge - Phone Call To God
11.        Devin Dawson - Honest To God
12.        Skillet - Stars (The Shack Version)
13.        We Are Messengers - I’ll Think About You
14.        for KING & COUNTRY - Amazing Grace

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