Matthew West Goes All In To 2018 With Radio Hit “Broken Things,” ABC’s The “Good Doctor” Promo And Nationwide Arena Tour Dates

4X GRAMMY® nominee continues efforts to help fans go

All In

Nashville, Tenn. (January 17, 2018) – Matthew West is already going All In to the new year! The four-time GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter has already seen a No. 1 with “Broken Things” on the Christian Airplay chart with the single currently sitting at No. 2 on Christian Airplay and No. 3 on the AC Monitored chart. West's hit song made its way to TV airwaves with ABC’s “The Good Doctor” using the song in promotion for the hit show. February and March will find West touring arenas nationwide as part of THE ROADSHOW Tour alongside for KING & COUNTRY and more. For the latest touring information, click here.

All In, his newest album, marks his most vulnerable release to date. The record is framed around the desire to go "all in" in every area of his life including, faith, family and relationships. Inviting fans into the same journey, West encourages followers on social media to share their #AllInCommitment goals for the new year. 

“This week I am going all in ALL IN in all the roles God has blessed me with; wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, and coach. How many times do we just go through the day to day mundane not feeling any passion for things in life? I want to be more present, give more of myself and enjoy the little things. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. That is my #AllInCommitment” - @tiazaricor21

“I'm going all in with music, mostly everything about it, IM GOING ALL IN.”  - @bcbronson1

“#allincommitment to be the child of God and the best mom I can…” - @adribrainard77

Listeners will also be able to share in a six-week devotional series around the All In theme through West’s ministry, popwe. To sign up for the series, click here.

About Matthew West:

Matthew West is a four-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient, and was awarded an American Music Award (2013), a Billboard Music Award (Top Christian Artist, 2014), a K-LOVE Fan Award (2016), and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year (2016). West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name. In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards three times and has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and Mandisa, among others, and number one cuts by Casting Crowns and Danny Gokey. Selling more than 1.6 million albums to date (TEA), West’s discography includes acclaimed releases: All In (2017), Live Forever (2015), GRAMMY-nominated Into The Light (2012), The Story of Your Life (2010), Something to Say (2008), History (2005) and Happy (2003). 

Well known for communicating stories through song, Matthew West has received thousands of stories from around the world. His studio album, Live Forever (2015), continued that storytelling theme and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Sales Chart. He has obtained numerous No. 1 singles, most recently with "Broken Things," while achieving a record-setting No. 1 for 17 straight weeks at radio with “Hello, My Name Is” and “The Motions” for 15 weeks.

Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written five books to date: Give This Christmas Away, The Story Of Your Life, Forgiveness, Today Is Day One, and his newest release, Hello My Name Is. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story, so along with his father Pastor Joe West he founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information. 

Get Connected to Matthew West:

Website: www.matthewwest.com 

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthew_west

Instagram: @matthewjwest

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

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HuffPost Premieres "Powerfully Moving" Music Video for "Bleed The Same" From GRAMMY® Winner Mandisa Featuring TobyMac and Kirk Franklin

Timely video piece accompanies Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2018) - Coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, HuffPost is exclusively sharing the first look at the thought-provoking music video of Mandisa's "Bleed The Same" featuring fellow GRAMMY® winners TobyMac and Kirk Franklin. To watch the video, click here.

“More than I want the song to be a hit, I really would love for it to be a movement. My prayer is that it makes people think, especially before they speak," shares Mandisa. "And if it’s just a song that people enjoy, that’s not good enough. I really, really hope it causes people to pause a little before responding and before judging people. That they’ll think this person is coming from a different perspective than I am, so let me treat them with the respect I would want to be treated with.”

"By itself, 'Bleed The Same' is wonderful music. However, it’s more than music. It’s a musical supplication for the principle of association and unity. And for that reason it’s emotionally transcendent and a must-listen-to song." HuffPost

"Bleed The Same" is resonating at radio, currently tracking Top 10 on both the AC Indicator and National Christian Audience charts alongside being Top 15 at AC Monitored, CHR and Inspo charts. The unifying song is found on her latest No. 1 album Out Of The Dark (May 2017) which received support from ABC's Good Morning America, People Magazine and more. 

To purchase Out Of The Dark, click here.

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's latest No. 1 album Out Of The Dark is available now.

Get Connected with Mandisa:

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Global Worship Leaders Brad + Rebekah’s Sound Of Heaven To Be Unveiled On Feb. 16

Single continues partnership with Ugandan-based Watoto

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2018) – Brad + Rebekah’s Sound Of Heaven will debut onFeb. 16, marking the couple’s seventh album in their 10 year-journey as a worship duo. The forthcoming record stemmed from a four-year trek of asking around 50 pastors nationwide what is needed in the worship songs of the church. The topics that came back in response ranged from obedience and surrender to brokenness and healing. The most common theme that emerged, however, was identity.

“That’s the biggest thing we’ve seen come through this album: this concept of declaring, knowing and understanding our identity in Christ,” shares Brad. “Only when we know who Christ is can we understand our own identity.” 

Though unique in its theme, Brad + Rebekah’s latest work is consistent with their previous albums’ thoughtful, passion-provoking worship songs steeped in theology. The duo explains that the Sound Of Heaven is the people of God. "These songs are a declaration of the desire to walk in the identity of Christ and be the audible and visible Sound of Heaven," adds Rebekah.

One of the most meaningful songs they wrote for the album is “Never Alone,” which was produced in partnership with Watoto, a child care ministry in Uganda birthed in response to the growing number of orphans and vulnerable children in the area. It provides physical, educational, spiritual and emotional care for thousands of children, and it has been an integral part of Brad + Rebekah’s personal story and career. The two became involved with the ministry after their first visit to Uganda eight years ago, and have been sending proceeds from their record sales to the kids there ever since. “It’s been a huge piece of what we’ve done,” Brad says. “From visiting and supporting them through our fundraising efforts, to actually coming and bringing teams of industry level talent to teach and train, I would never change our involvement with them, ever. We love it.” 

Surrounding the February release of Sound Of Heaven, Brad + Rebekah will play shows spanning Honduras, New York, Pennsylvania and more. For the latest information, visit www.bradandrebekahmusic.com. 

Get Connected With Brad + Rebekah:
Website // www.bradandrebekahmusic.com/iamfound
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Twitter // www.twitter.com/bradandrebekah
Instagram // www.instagram.com/bradandrebekah
YouTube // www.youtube.com/bradandrebekah
 

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Seven-Time GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac’s Anticipated New Single “I just need U.” Out Today

Fans Given Exclusive Listen Of First New Single In 2+ Years

Headlining Arena Tour Kicks Off This Month

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 5, 2018) – “I just need U.” from TobyMac is hitting all digital music services today, marking the first new music from the seven-time GRAMMY® winner since 2015. TobyMac once again collaborated with Bryan Fowler alongside Finding Favour's Blake NeeSmith. The cover animation video is already trending at No. 17 on YouTube.

"It feels so great to be back in the studio again working passionately on songs that will hopefully meet people right where they are," shares TobyMac. "'I just need U.' is where I land time and again after my futile attempts to handle life on my own. I AM a born defector learning every day that the sweetest place and the only RIGHT place for me, is turning back and falling into the arms of a loving God."

The multi-platinum selling artist provided fans an early glimpse of the song with a single release party at Citizen in Downtown Franklin last night. Fans celebrated the release of TobyMac's first new single in two plus years, and were treated to an exclusive meet & greet along with a limited edition vinyl 45 of the single.

TobyMac will once again bring his dynamic “HITS DEEP Tour” to 29 markets this year, alongside a talent-packed line up including Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. The 2018 "HITS DEEP Tour" is a partnership with K-LOVE, Air1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry. Kicking off at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena in late January, the “HITS DEEP Tour” will wrap in mid-March after stops in San Diego, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, San Antonio, Birmingham and more. For all ticket information, visit www.TobyMac.com.

To listen to "I just need U." click here.

About TobyMac:
With more than 11 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His most recent studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST garnered a GRAMMY® Award, Billboard Music Award nomination on top of a high marking debut at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each one of his previous five studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those honored with Gold certification, EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third ever Christian album to do so. His previous live DVD, ALIVE & TRANSPORTED, is RIAA Certified platinum and received a GRAMMY® award. HITS DEEP LIVE, TobyMac's newest LIVE CD/DVD is available now along with the recently released holiday collection, Light Of Christmas. TobyMac's newest single "I just need U." will hit radio in early 2018. 

Get Connected With TobyMac
Website // www.tobymac.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac
Twitter // www.twitter.com/officialtobymac
Instagram // www.instagram.com/officialtobymac
YouTube // www.youtube.com/TobyMacVEVO

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A Tennessee Christmas Tune In Alert!

Amy Grant & Vince Gill To Appear On TODAY Dec. 14

Grant sits down with fellow GRAMMY® winner
Jason Crabb for TBN interview airing Dec. 18

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 13, 2017) –Synonymous with the special time of year, Amy Grant will be trimming television airwaves, making it again aTennessee Christmas! TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager traveled to Grant and husband Vince Gill’s Nashville home to share in all things holiday. Set to air on Dec. 14, TODAY also joined the couple before they took the stage for a sold-out “Christmas At The Ryman” performance. 

Jason Crabb joined Grant backstage at The Ryman to share in song, traditions and philanthropic causes in a special set to air on TBN on Dec. 18. For TV listings, visit www.TBN.org.

The 6X GRAMMY® winner released Tennessee Christmas, her first all-new Christmas album in nearly twenty years, last year (2016). With original offerings like “December,” “Another Merry Christmas” and “Melancholy Christmas,” her hope is that those who are struggling will find a sense of peace by realizing that they are not alone. Upon its release, the 13 song collection caught the attention of The New York Times, NPR, Parade, Southern Living and more.
 

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are again co-billing their popular Christmas tour, joined for the second consecutive year by Republic recording artist Jordan Smith, Season 9 winner of NBC’s “The Voice.” The coast to coast tour is incorporating a full symphony orchestra at each performance. Additionally, Grant and Gill’s “Christmas At The Ryman” is continuing their wildly successful residency at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 30 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April of 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmas released in late 2016, marking Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years.

Get Connected with Amy Grant:
Website // http://amygrant.com
Twitter //https://twitter.com/amygrant
Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/amygrant/

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Kathie Lee Gifford’s The Little Giant Resonates With Families Across The Country

Broadway star Aidan Gemme joins Gifford in performing on TODAY on Dec. 18

Gifford to appear on 700 Club on Dec. 18

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2017) – Three-time EMMY® winner Kathie Lee Gifford’s The Little Giant is making musical waves with families, providing a new recording that tells the David & Goliath story in a contemporary yet timeless way. Broadway talent Aidan Gemme ("Finding Neverland") who stars as David in the children’s album will join Gifford on TODAY on Dec. 18 to perform "Hangin' with the Ladies." Also in support of The Little Giant, Gifford sat down with The 700 Club for an interview airing on Dec. 18. Check your local listings at CBN.com.

Just in time for Christmas, mom bloggers are sharing joyful remarks of The Little Giant.

“We loved this fun album. I loved that many of the songs had a Broadway feel...  every single song had a great message and pointed back to the David story and Kathie Lee’s message for this album.” - Christen Krumm

“I’ve been listening to this musical this afternoon and I’m absolutely loving it. The songs are catchy, fun, and well-done. I also like the narration and the speaking parts. This musical is high quality and definitely worth listening to. It would be a fun thing to share with your young children or Sunday School students.” – Heidi Strawser, What’s Going On In Heidi’s Head

“Finding a children’s album that teaches and is also entertaining is no easy task. Well, EMMY® winner Kathie Lee Gifford just made it a little easier… This faith based tale holds some pretty current lessons for today’s mainstream audience as we all have our giants to face. How we face them is up to us.” - The Mamas, The Lil Mamas

Through the collection of 13 new songs co-written by Gifford and acclaimed writer David Pomeranz and associate produced by award-winning Mark Cabaniss, families can go on a journey to find their special stone in the re-telling of the empowering David & Goliath story. She reunites with Regis Philbin, among other talent, and plays the role of Sheeba, an ewe with tons of personality. The Little Giant stems from a life-changing trip that Gifford took to Israel with her late husband Frank Gifford, to whom the project is dedicated. 

The Little Giant released through New Haven Kids, a division of New Haven Records, which is distributed to the faith-based retail trade through Provident Music Distribution and to mainstream market through SONY Music Distribution.

About Kathie Lee Gifford:
Kathie Lee Gifford is the 3-time EMMY® winning co-host of the fourth hour of TODAY, alongside Hoda Kotb. Prior to NBC News, Gifford served as the co-host of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” for 15 years, where she received 11 Emmy nominations. She has written several musicals including Broadway’s "Scandalous," which received a Tony nomination for Best Actress in 2012. Gifford also starred on Broadway in “Putting it Together” and “Annie.” Gifford has authored three NY Times bestselling books including Just When I Thought I’d Dropped My Last Egg, I Can’t Believe I Said That and the popular children’s book Party Animals. Her book, Good Gifts, A Year In The Heart of a Home raised over $1 million for The Salvation Army. For more information, go to www.kathieleegifford.com.

About David Pomeranz:
David Pomeranz’s songs and solo recordings have sold over 40 million copies worldwide, earning him a total of 18 Gold and 22 Platinum records. He has written songs for the likes of Barry Manilow, Richie Sambora (of Bon Jovi), Ann Wilson (of Heart), Bette Midler, The Muppets, John Denver, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers and many others. He has an EMMY® Award Nominee for his song work on television and composed the songs (with Kathie Lee Gifford) for two Stage Musicals - Off-Broadway’s "Under The Bridge" and, (along with David Friedman), the Tony-nominated Broadway Musical, "Scandalous." For more information, go to www.davidpomeranz.com.

About New Haven Records:
New Haven Records is a Nashville-based music corporation that includes label, publishing, and film companies. For three decades, they have focused on the uniquely American genres of Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, and Country & Bluegrass Gospel. Their children’s label, New Haven Kids, features the best-selling series, A Child’s Gift of Lullabyes. New Haven’s product is distributed to the mainstream through SONY Distribution and to the Christian marketplace through Provident Music Distribution. For additional information, go to www.newhavenrecords.com.

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Rising Country Star Brennley Brown has Jam Packed 2017

As NBC The Voice's Youngest, Highest Charting Artist,
Brown Takes on Nashville

Featured on Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country's   "Angels Among Us" Track Available Today  

Brings Multiple Characters to Life in Disney’s Tangled: The Series, Sofia the First, and Nickelodeon’s
Shimmer and Shine

Nashville, Tenn. (December 8, 2017) - Rising country star Brennley Brownhas made the most of 2017 since becoming the youngest, highest charting artist in the history of NBC's The Voice.  During the live shows of Season 12 Brennley charted at #2 on iTunes® Country charts and #7 on their all genre charts.

With a heart for country music, Brown immediately hit Nashville’s CMA Fest where she made multiple appearances and performed before standing room only crowds receiving standing ovations.  In addition to performing shows with Dwight Yoakam and Keith Anderson, she’s been making regular visits to Music City throughout the fall writing original songs in preparation for a soon to-be-announced studio project. 

Brown was one of the artists featured in "Angels Among Us," a special track recorded by Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The song also features Carly Pearce, Hunter Hayes, Lucy Hale, RaeLynn, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery and more. To celebrate the release of the song, Radio Disney will donate $25,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer. Listen to the track here, and watch the video on Radio Disney's YouTube by clicking the image below.

"Being a part of the "Angels Among Us" project benefiting St.Jude was an incredible honor for me," remarked Brown.  "To see music used for good like this is inspiring."

2017 has also kept Brown incredibly busy using her vocal talents in Los Angeles’ non-stop world of voice-over animation. She has continued her role as “Lily” inDisney’s Emmy Award-winning animated series Sofia the First, a role she’s inhabited for the past two and a half years while also singing for several other characters on the show.  Two of her most recent episodes include the seasonal "Too Cute to Spoke" and "Cauldronation Day."

Also with Disney, Brown is the singing voice behind “Young Repunzel” in Tangled: The Series, appearing in the current "Pascal's Story" episode directed by Chris Sonnenburg, the director of the series.  The Tangled: The Series Soundtrack, on which Brown is the featured lead vocalist on the Alan Menken-composed "Friendship Song" track is now available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music.

For NICKELODEON, she recently made her debut as “Young Samira,” a new character and guest star on Shimmer and Shine, while an exciting new lead role with Dreamworks will be announced soon.

"My love for country music and my desire to tell real stories through my songwriting keeps me working diligently," says Brown. "l'm incredibly grateful to have been collaborating and writing in Nashville with some of the top songwriters in town, and I'm looking forward to 2018 and all the new opportunities it will bring. I'm especially excited to share my original music with a very special project next year."

Get Connected with Brennley Brown

Website: http://www.brennleybrown.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrennleyBrownMusic/
Twitter: @brennleybrown
Instagram: @brennleybrown

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Capitol Christian Music Group Announces Signing Of Nashville-Based Pop Singer-Songwriter Riley Clemmons

First single “Broken Prayers” impacting radio in early 2018

SiriusXM exclusively premieres music video

Nashville, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2017) – Riley Clemmons, an 18-year-old pop singer-songwriter, is the newest signee of Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), home to some of the genre’s top names. The pop-infused artist has been fervently working on the craft of songwriting and performance for several years throughout her hometown of Nashville. With themes gravitating towards the importance of kindness, Clemmons has been working with a bevy of top writers including GRAMMY Award®-winning Emily Weisband (Hillary Scott) and Josh Kerr (Kelsea Ballerini, Danielle Bradbery) alongside GRAMMY®-acclaimed producers Ben Glover (for KING & COUNTRY, Mandisa) and Tedd T (for KING & COUNTRY, Stacie Orrico) for her inaugural collection of music. The soulful, strong and sweet vocals found in Clemmons’ music is the intersection of her root in church music and love for fresh, upbeat pop.

“Broken Prayers” will mark the debut single for Clemmons. “The song 'Broken Prayers' truly came from a place of brokenness; from a place of wrestling with not feeling like the broken pieces are good enough to bring to God," shares Clemmons. "But as believers, we can find peace in the fact that God takes us when we are most broken, He delights in us when we bring that brokenness to Him and He loves us enough to take that brokenness and make it beautiful.”

After spending much of November and December visiting radio markets in advance of the release, including the K-LOVE Christmas Banquet, the honest single is set to impact radio on January 12. SiriusXM exclusively premiered the music video for "Broken Prayers" yesterday as a part of their “Hear & Now” Music Blog.

Recognizing that our most intimate heartaches and blessings are also our most universal, she sings about what she knows with the hope that it will speak to others, too. “Scripture is my foundation, especially in songwriting,” she says. “I take scripture that is universal for everybody, and I write about it in a way that’s specific to me. I’ve found that by doing that, people are able to relate, because everybody has something going on, and that spiritual foundation is such a connector.” 

“This is an extraordinary moment in the career of Riley Clemmons. We are anticipating incredible things for this emerging young voice,” shares Peter York, President, Capitol Christian Music Group. “Riley is a special artist with an amazing voice, compelling songs and a message that we believe will resonate with consumers around the world. The launch of her song ‘Broken Prayers’ is just the beginning of many great things to come from this talented young woman.” 

About Riley Clemmons:
Riley Clemmons is an 18-year-old, Nashville-based singer, songwriter signed to Capitol Christian Music Group. Her debut single “Broken Prayers” will impact radio in January of 2018. Clemmons appeared on Social Club Misfits’ “Misfit Anthem” along with unreleased music being featured on VH1’s Black Ink Crew: Chicago before signing with the CCMG family. With an ever-growing following on social media, including 350K+ views on YouTube alone, Clemmons aims to be a voice echoing the importance of kindness to her peers and beyond.

Get Connected with Riley Clemmons:
www.RileyClemmons.com
Facebook.com/RileyClemmonsMusic
Instagram.com/RileyClemmons
Twitter.com/RileyClemmons
YouTube.com/RileyClemmons

About Capitol Christian Music Group:
An unwavering vision combined with a commitment to excellence and an arsenal of exceptional talent continues to make Capitol Christian Music Group the leader in the Christian/Gospel music industry. Representing such iconic artists as Chris Tomlin, TobyMac and Amy Grant, CCMG is a multi-faceted company whose assets include such legendary labels as Sparrow and ForeFront Records as well as the industry's top distribution company and an award-winning, global leading publishing company. Formerly known as EMI Christian Music Group, CCMG is a division of Capitol Music Group, a Universal Music Group company. Over the years, the venture has grown from a scrappy family-owned independent music label to a multi-faceted business that includes CCMG Label Group (Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong, Credential Recordings, Rend Family Records and Jesus Culture Music), CCMG Publishing, Motown Gospel and Commercial Partnerships. The company's roster features top names in the Christian and gospel communities, among them Jeremy Camp, Hillsong UNITED, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Britt Nicole, Crowder, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective, Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Colton Dixon, Mandisa, Matthew West and VaShawn Mitchell. For more information, visit
www.CapitolChristianMusicGroup.com.

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MercyMe Earns Two GRAMMY® Nominations

“MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live” To Bring Award-Winning Lineup To 20+ Markets In Early 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2017) – MercyMe scored two nods for the upcoming 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. The recognition in the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category for “Even If” and Best Contemporary Christian Album category for LIFER totals five career nominations for the multi-platinum selling band. The Recording Academy will present the GRAMMY Awards® on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, live from Madison Square Garden in New York and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 7:30–11:00 p.m. ET/4:30–8:00 p.m. PT.

"When you're in a band for 23 years, your priorities tend to change a bit. Things that seemed important in the beginning just aren't that important today. That being said, being nominated for a GRAMMY® is NOT one of those things. It's actually the opposite," shares MercyMe's Bart Millard. "The longer we're in this industry, the more we've come to appreciate each moment along the way. We are incredibly grateful."

The GRAMMY® news tops a notable year for the band. MercyMe’s most recent No. 1 album LIFER debuted earlier this year, with their smash hit “Even If” dominating the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1 alongside a successful headlining “Lifer Tour,” three GMA Dove Award wins including the Artist of the Year title and their sixth American Music Award (AMA) nomination. 

2018 will find MercyMe uniting with fellow GMA Dove Award winners Tenth Avenue North for the aptly titled “MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live” hitting over 20 markets along the East and Midwest February through April. The much-anticipated new movie, “I Can Only Imagine,” a true story based on the life of Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song “I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father to cancer, opens in theaters Mar. 16, 2018. For the latest information, visit www.MercyMe.org.  

GRAMMY® nominated 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 more than 57 No. 1 multi-format 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. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods, four radio hits, has been certified gold by the RIAA and continues to be a top selling title. LIFER, their latest chart-topping, GMA Dove Award winning and GRAMMY® nominated album, includes the smash hit "Even If” which dominated the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1. 

Get Connected With MercyMe
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www.youtube.com/user/mercymevide
 

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World-Traveling Worship Leaders Brad + Rebekah Debut “I Am Found”

Forthcoming album to street in early 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2017) – "I Am Found," the just unveiled single from Brad + Rebekah's upcoming album, marks the husband-wife duo's first song from their upcoming full length project. The new album, due out in early 2018, is the worship pair's first release since 2015 and their seventh album. 

Both the song and forthcoming record stem from a three-year journey of asking pastors what is needed in the worship songs of the church. The topics and themes that emerged from these interviews were fashioned into fresh worship songs for the body of Christ. The axis of “I Am Found” is one of identity, remembering and declaring that we are not found in the things of this world but belong to the One who holds it all.

“It’s very easy to get lost in the identity of who you are based off what other people say,” shares Rebekah. “But in reality, as a child of Christ, all that really matters is His approval of us and that He really loves us. That we are found in Him." 

Brad + Rebekah, alongside their two children, have been traveling full-time for nearly a decade equipped with a passion for worship, both in leading and teaching. Their heart is to write songs that are simple, solid and singable. 

“We wanted this song to be a declaration and reminder that the labels of this world do not define us," further explains Brad. “The trappings of social media status, the job title we hold, the stuff we accumulate and even the role we play in our family can pull us from our true identity in Christ. Our lives are worth so much more to Christ than a momentary trending post, the brand of coffee we hold or the latest fashion. When I understand Christ's worth for me far outweighs any accolades this world can offer, I am truly free… I know where I belong… I am found.” 

To listen to “I Am Found,” click here.

Get Connected With Brad + Rebekah:
Website // www.bradandrebekahmusic.com/iamfound
Facebook // www.facebook.com/bradandrebekah
Twitter // www.twitter.com/bradandrebekah
Instagram // www.instagram.com/bradandrebekah
YouTube // www.youtube.com/bradandrebekah

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Matt Hammitt’s First Solo Album With FCM Records Hits Today

GRAMMY® nominee joins “Christmas In The Round” tour with Building 429 and Cloverton to close out 2017

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2017) – GRAMMY® nominee Matt Hammitt’s awaited, self-titled solo project is available today marking the first album release for the new FCM Records, label under Full Circle Music, helmed by GRAMMY® winner Seth Mosley. The 10-track record tackles blind trust, faith and the difficulties of stepping out of a familiar and comfortable place to follow Jesus, who often calls us to do difficult things for our ultimate good. 

“These songs have been written over the past two years, through the hardest and most meaningful transition of my life," explains Hammitt. "The opening track 'Heaven Knows' was written within the context of making the very difficult decision to step away from Sanctus Real. As each song unfolds a piece of my story, I believe that every listener will hear pieces of their own story in the struggle and the joy of this journey.” 

In preparation for the LP, Hammitt released two tracks to radio throughout the year, including the impactful “Tears.” His current single, “He Always Wins” is a worship anthem that is quickly being sung in churches around the globe. The emotions behind the former frontman's decision to leave Sanctus Real are penned into the opening track "Heaven Knows." Also found on the album is a newly recorded version of the band’s smash hit “Lead Me” and "To The Finish," co-written with Hammitt's wife Sarah who also sang background vocals on the track. 

Leading up to the release, Hammitt has hosted episodic conversations on Facebook entitled “Made For More," a theme covered in the song “Could’ve Been” that included special guests Tim Timmons, Bryan Fowler, his wife Sarah, Mosley and more. To view, click here.

“It’s always mind blowing to think I get to work with some of the very people that impacted me growing up. Matt Hammitt is one of those people,” shares Mosley, President of Full Circle Music. “His band Sanctus Real was one of my favorites and now that I get to partner with him as the label, on his breakout solo-record, it is truly a Full Circle moment. I am so proud of Matt’s songwriting, work-ethic and his creativity on this project. This marks a big milestone for Full Circle Music, in being our first full record release through our label. I can’t think of a better artist to launch with."

On the heels of reimagining his career as an artist, speaker, songwriter and author, in order to prioritize his family, he will embark on the “Christmas In The Round” tour next month with Building 429 and Cloverton. Hammitt will continue to speak and lead music for the popular “Lead Me Live” events next year, as well as being a featured speaker at Family Life events.  He is currently finishing a new book that is scheduled to release later in 2018.  Hammitt will also join Kirk Cameron for 30 dates in 2018 in a newly created family and marriage conference. He also wrote and recorded the title song from the upcoming feature film Like Arrows coming to theaters, May 2018. Go to www.likearrowsmovie.com for more information. 

Matt Hammitt is available here. 

About Matt Hammitt:
For twenty years, Ohio native, Matt Hammitt, was the lead singer and songwriter for Dove Award-winning two time GRAMMY® nominated band Sanctus Real. During that time, the band released eight albums under Sparrow Records, toured internationally and released 14 Top 5 and #1 singles to Christian radio, making the band a household name among Christian music fans worldwide. In 2016, Hammitt partnered with Full Circle Music and producer Seth Mosley to work on his first solo album, Matt Hammitt, released on Nov. 17, 2017. “Tears," the first radio single, broke into the Billboard Christian Airplay Top 50 chart within two weeks of its debut. His current single, “He Always Wins” is a worship anthem that is quickly being sung in churches around the globe. Additionally, Hammitt is writing a book about the themes of "Lead Me" which will release in late 2018.  

Hammitt has been married to his wife Sarah for sixteen years, and together they have four children. Birthed from his own struggles, one of Hammitt's greatest passions has become ministering to broken families. In 2010, Hammitt's son, Bowen, was born with a rare and severe heart disease. Through the pain of caring for a sick child, Matt and Sarah faced some very difficult years of marriage. Out of their experience, they started two organizations that minister to families today. Whole Hearts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial, emotional and spiritual support for families of children living with pediatric heart disease. In 2016, the couple also launched "Lead Me Live" men's conferences, aimed at encouraging and equipping men to become great spiritual leaders in their home. 

Get Connected With Matt Hammitt:
www.matthammittmusic.com
www.Facebook.com/MattHammitt
www.Twitter.com/MattHammitt
www.Instagram.com/MattHammitt

About Full Circle Music:
The GRAMMY® winning & Billboard Producer of the Year Seth Mosley stands as the mastermind behind some of the biggest hits in the CCM industry, helming No. 1 singles from for KING & COUNTRY (“Fix My Eyes”), Francesca Battistelli (“He Knows My Name”), Jeremy Camp (“He Knows”) and more in one year alone. Altogether, Mosley’s full-service production company, Full Circle Music, has contributed to over 20 No. 1 chart-topping songs and worked with artists, both signed and independent, including Skillet, Mat Kearney, TobyMac, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Newsboys and country acts like High Valley, Ricky Skaggs and more. The team writes and produces an average of 150 songs each year in their Franklin, Tenn.-based studio.

Mosley and group unveiled the music production school Full Circle Music Academy, FCM Records and Songs for FCM Publishing with Dove Award winning Matt Hammitt as their first songwriter, followed by the signing of Riley Friesen. Focusing on crafting music for the future, Mosley is the curator of the Full Circle Music Podcast which sits down with industry icons.

Get Connected With Full Circle Music:
www.fullcirclemusic.com
www.facebook.com/officialfcmusic
www.twitter.com/officialfcmusic
www.instagram.com/officialfcmusic.com
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Sara Groves Drops Critically Lauded Abide With Me

Performs in Washington D.C. for Christian Music Broadcasters' (CMB) radio event in support of International Justice Mission

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2017) - Singer/songwriter Sara Groves released her 13th studio album, Abide With Me, to critical acclaim today. The widely praised release comes on the heels of Grove's recent performance at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington D.C., where Groves was the featured musical guest for Christian Music Broadcasters' gala dinner, performing three songs off her new record. Groves was joined by keynote speaker Gary Haugen, CEO of the International Justice Mission (IJM), with which Groves has joined forces to advocate for victims of human trafficking for the past 12 years. The event was a part of an exclusive CMB preview of Museum of the Bible, where broadcasters where invited to Washington D.C. to tour the museum before its grand opening.

Left to Right: Sara Groves with Gary Haugen of IJM at the Ronald Reagan Building

"For good reason, these songs keep coming back around to subsequent generations. This opportunity to hear them afresh, from such an appealing singer, is most welcome." - Worship Musician

"Sara Groves' Abide With Me is a haunting, homespun tour de force of re-imagined hymns and melodies. It's both soulful and soothing, and good medicine for these troubled times." - Jesus Freak Hideout

"Abide With Me by Sara Groves is a fresh take on the timeless hymns of the church. These stripped down musical arrangements help these deep and meaningful songs shine... a moving and prayerful listening experience which reflects how we are bound together as believers in faith." - New Release Today

"The album's beauty and depth are to be acquired through careful listening and reflection. At the end of the day, Abide With Me is not for the hurried and the superficial; it's a meaty album prepared for those who wish to invest the time to get to know these songs as friends." - Hallels

"The word 'breathtaking' seems to sum up this album perfectly. The rawness of Sara's version of hymns like 'Abide With Me' and 'The Love Of God' is just outstanding, proving that simplicity works well in music..." - Louder Than The Music

Abide With Me is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and Google Play.

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 12 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 105 year-old church called Art House North. Abide With Me marks her tenth release with FairTrade Services, and is available now. 

Get Connected with Sara Groves:
Website // www.saragroves.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/saragroves
Twitter // www.twitter.com/grovesroad
Instagram // www.instagram.com/grovesroad 

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LIVE ORIGINAL TOUR with Sadie Robertson Sells Out Majority of Dates

More than 22,000 people attend sold-out and near-capacity events on tour

Sadie Robertson speaks with authority and passion to young people during 2nd annual tour

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2017) - More than 22,000 people attended the 16-city LIVE ORIGINAL TOUR with Sadie Robertson and friends. The tour that swept across the nation over the past 4 weeks also featured Sadie’s older brother, author and speaker, John Luke Robertson, the innovative, high-energy harmony of Anthem Lights, worship sound of Jesus Culture’s Chris McClarney, Christian rapper and hard-hitting hip/hop artist Steven Malcolm, and the unstoppable American Idol alum artist Hollyn.

“This has been the most amazing season,” Sadie said. “Every night, behind stage I would listen to the sound of worship and watch people lay down the things that they came in carrying. It made me cry every night and fall so much more in love with who God is.”

Targeting the millennial crowd and selling out 14 dates, the tour made stops in 16 megachurches such as Mount Paran in Atlanta, GA, Glad Tidings Church in Lake Charles, LA, Second Baptist Church in Warner Robins, GA and Winston-Salem First in Winston-Salem, NC, before wrapping up on Sunday at Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo, IN.

The tour was sponsored by Help One Now, a not-for-profit organization committed to empowering and equipping local leaders in multiple countries to care for orphans and vulnerable children as a way to transform communities and break the cycle of extreme poverty. At each stop on the LIVE ORIGINAL TOUR, attendees were given the opportunity to partner with Sadie and join her One Squad to help change the world at home and abroad. More than 680 children were sponsored during the tour.

Also joining the tour as featured sponsors were Trevecca Nazarene University, Samaritan’s Purse, Roma Boots and Thomas Nelson.

With more than 5 million followers on her social media channels, the 20-year-old college student, Dancing With The Stars alum and Duck Dynasty protégé quickly realized she has an exclusive platform to speak truth and encouragement to her peers. In only a few years, she has become one of the most well-respected and influential voices of her generation. Whether as an author or speaker, Sadie delivers her messages with utmost grace and clarity.  Last year, the author of the New York Times best-seller Live Original: How the Duck Commander Teen Keeps It Real and Stays True to Her Values embarked on her first LIVE ORIGINAL TOUR, where she met thousands of teens and millennials with the mission of spreading her message of self-confidence and positive living. This fall’s second annual LIVE ORIGINAL TOUR reached even more young people. With no plans to slow down, Sadie is set to release her second book, Live Fearless, in the spring of 2018.

More About Sadie Robertson:
Sadie Robertson catapulted into stardom as a young teenager, starring in the hit reality series, A&E’s Duck Dynasty, as well as at just 17 years of age landing first runner up on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars Season 19. The college student has expanded her platform as a motivational speaker and advocate for her generation. On a mission to empower her peers in the name of positivity, self-confidence, and a call to “live original,” Sadie designed and launched the LIVE ORIGINAL TOUR, which completed its second run last week. Sadie has also ventured into acting, appearing in God’s Not Dead 2, the 2016 film about Columbine shooting victim Rachel Joy Scott I’m Not Ashamed, as well as taking on a starring role in new Hallmark movie, Sun, Sand, & Romance released in August.

Sadie embodies the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of the Robertson family and has carried her philosophy into multiple business ventures including her own SADIE phone app, a prom dress line with Sherri Hill, school supplies for DaySpring, jewelry and home goods with Glory Haus, and a fashion line with Wild Blue Denim. She has also partnered with Roma Boots and worked alongside them in their mission to “give poverty the boot” and spends time every year traveling the world serving those in need with One Squad, a group of young people that Sadie created with Help One Now, that seeks to engage her generation in social justice by caring for children and orphans around the world. Also, a best-selling author, Sadie has completed the follow-up to her New York Times best-selling 2014 book, Live Original: How the Duck Commander Teen Keeps It Real and Stays True to Her Values which along with her newest books, Life Just Got Real and Live Original Devotional are available at retailers nationwide.

For more information about LIVE ORIGINAL: www.liveoriginal.com.

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Chris Tomlin Announces 2018 "Worship Night In America Tour," Seeks To Unite The Church In Worship And Prayer

Featuring Chris Tomlin, Kim Walker Smith of Jesus Culture, Matt Maher, Christine D'Clario, Tauren Wells, and Pat Barrett

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2017) - GRAMMY® winner Chris Tomlin continues to bring the church together in unity and prayer with his 2018 Worship Night In America (WNIA) tour, kicking off April 5, 2018. Special guests include Kim Walker Smith of Jesus Culture, Matt Maher, Christine D'Clario, Tauren Wells, and Pat Barrett. The tour will hit 24 markets across the U.S. including Chicago, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more.

“It is powerful when all streams of the church come together in an act of unity to worship and pray...that's the heart behind 2018's 'WNIA Tour.' It’s a picture of God’s kingdom together, and the sound of thousands and thousands of voices pouring out His praise," says Tomlin. "I pray these nights are filled with revival and restoration as we all join together proclaiming one name. As the scriptures say, 'Lord I have heard of Your fame, I stand in awe of Your deeds…renew them in our day.'”

Chris Tomlin's 2018 "WNIA Tour" follows his 2017 "WNIA Tour" which made 24 stops in arenas with sellouts across the country, including Nashville, where Tomlin made history as the largest ticketed Christian concert at Bridgestone Arena to date. 

This feat came amidst a massive year for Tomlin, when just last fall, Tomlin became the first Christian artist to receive the SoundExchange Digital Radio Award, recognizing more than 1 billion digital radio plays. Justin Timberlake, Garth Brooks and Pitbull are the only other artists to have received this award. Following this success, Tomlin filled the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for back-to-back nights this past September as the first ever CCM artist to play the historic venue two nights in a row.

“I’m really excited to be joining Chris Tomlin on 2018's ‘WNIA Tour.’ When I’ve been a part of it in the past, I’ve loved all of the unity among all of the different churches represented. It’s a really powerful night of worship – and so much fun!” - Kim Walker Smith of Jesus Culture

“I’m so grateful for Chris’ friendship and leadership in bringing together worship leaders from all across a diverse body of Christ. More than ever, we need opportunities as the people of God to come together in the midst of division and be unified in our celebration of the grace and mercy of a God revealed in Jesus.” - Matt Maher

“I deeply love when the people of God unite for His cause. The foreshadow of every great move of God is unity and unanimity in heart and spirit. The 2018 'WNIA Tour' is just that, the joining together of souls that are hungry for a great move of God in our nation. I am very humbled and excited to be a part of, more than a tour, a united front that carries the banner of God’s love—breaking the barriers of language, culture or race—through worship for our nation and generation.” - Christine D'Clario

“The idea of the whole church gathering together in unity, focused solely on worshipping the one true God, proclaiming the name of Jesus as Lord, Savior, Healer, King, is both awe inspiring and powerful. 2018 ‘WNIA Tour’ is one of the closest manifestations of this idea—and ideal—that I’ve experienced. I’m excited to watch Him move in the people each night, but to also see the life- and culture-change that will take place through those same people in the days and weeks afterward.” - Tauren Wells

"What I’m looking forward to the most is not only the incredible night we will have together as we gather to worship in each city, but the opportunity for the impact of these nights to reach far beyond the event itself. Incredible things happen when people come together in unity to lift up the name of Jesus and I am so excited and honored to be a part of it." - Pat Barrett

Tickets for the “Worship Night In America” tour will be available at christomlin.com starting Nov 17 at 10am local time. As a SPECIAL OFFER to early ticket-buyers, a 20% promo code will be active Friday, 10am local time through Monday (11/20), 11:59pm local time using code "INSIDER."

Worship Night In America:
*All dates subject to change. For latest information, visit christomlin.com.
4/5/18 - Rochester, NY
4/6/18 - Pittsburgh, PA
4/7/18 - Hoffman Estates, IL
4/8/18 - Indianapolis, IN
4/12/18 - Albany, NY
4/13/18 - Cleveland, OH
4/14/18 - Toledo, OH
4/15/18 - Dayton, OH
4/19/18 - Pensacola, FL
4/20/18 - Jacksonville, FL
4/21/18 - Sunrise, FL
4/22/18 - Estero, FL
4/26/18 - Memphis, TN
4/27/18 - Lafayette, LA
4/28/18 - Jackson, MS
4/29/18 - Duluth, GA
5/3/18 - Newark, NJ
5/4/18 - Philadelphia, PA
5/5/18 - Hartford, CT
5/6/18 - Norfolk, VA
5/9/18 - Charleston, WV
5/10/18 - Clarkston, MI
5/11/18 - Louisville, KY
5/12/18 - North Little Rock, AR

The "Worship Night In America Tour" is exclusively produced by Awakening Events, presented by K-LOVE and Air1.

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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 7.5 million albums and 10.7 million digital tracks, Tomlin has 16 No. 1 radio singles, a GRAMMY® Award, three Billboard Music Awards, two platinum and five gold albums to his name. Honored last fall as the fourth recipient of the SoundExchange Digital Radio Award, recognizing more than 1 billion digital radio plays, Tomlin’s latest album Never Lose Sight along with his new book Holy Roar 7 Words That Will Change the Way You Worship are available now.

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 9th in North America, and top 20 in the world.  For more info visit:  www.AwakeningEvents.com.

Connect With Chris Tomlin:
Website: christomlin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/christomlin
Twitter: @christomlin
Instagram: @christomlin
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Singer/Songwriter Melanie Penn Drops "Sweetly Evocative" First-Ever Christmas Album To Critical Acclaim

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 7, 2017) - Singer/songwriter Melanie Penn released her first-ever Christmas album to widespread praise this past Friday. The ten-track release contains nine originals and one classic carol, retelling the Christmas story through the perspective of the angels and people who lived through it -- Mary, Joseph, The Wise Men, The Innkeeper, and even The Star of Bethlehem -- in a compelling and deeply human way. 

"With her new album Immanuel, Melanie Penn has risen to the challenge of creating original Christmas music that neither exploits nostalgia nor struggles to be trendy." - World Magazine

"Melanie Penn's Immanuel showcases her knack for character-based songwriting with this sweetly evocative walk through the narrative of Jesus' incarnation." - Worship Musician

"Melanie Penn's Immanuel is not just your standard mix of Christmas covers and holiday anthems. This is a beautifully Christ-centered album of artful, worshipful originals, new Christmas carols that will add depth and beauty to your Advent playlist." - The Gospel Coalition

"With a heart that has tasted the goodness of God in the midst of suffering, Melanie Penn exudes a worshipful sweetness that can't be easily replicated." - Hallels

"If you haven’t heard Melanie Penn’s sweet pop sounds before, let her forthcoming Christmas album Immanuel be your introduction. You won’t find any bells jingling or halls decking here… With shimmering production...this is sure to be a wonderful addition to your holiday soundtrack." - CCM

Immanuel is now available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon.

About Melanie Penn:
Melanie Penn is a singer/songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. After having success on the national Broadway touring stage, Penn shifted her her attention to her career as a songwriter and artist, desiring to sing her own words rather than those of others. Her first album Wake Up Love was released in 2010, followed by Hope Tonight (2014). Her latest, Immanuel, produced by Ben Shive, is now available.

Connect with Melanie Penn:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melaniepennsings/ 
Instagram: @melaniepenn
Twitter: @melaniepenn
Website: melaniepenn.com

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Rend Collective Announces New Dates for "Good News North America Tour Pt. 2"

Anticipated album, GOOD NEWS, Available for Pre-Order on All Online Retailers

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2017) - Rend Collective has announced the next trek of their "Good News North America Tour Pt. 2." Kicking off on Mar. 1 in Orlando, the tour will hit 32 markets throughout the U.S. including Houston, Portland, Kansas City and more. Getting ready to wrap up their headlining "Good News North America Tour Pt. 1" on Nov. 19, in which the group sold-out every night of their 10-date run in Canada as well as other major markets including Raleigh, Philadelphia and St. Cloud, the "Good News North America Tour Pt. 2" is expected to follow suit with its predecessor.  Tickets are available today at rendcollective.com. For the latest tour schedule, visit rendcollective.com. 

Good News is now available for pre-order on all online retailers in advance of it's January 19 release. The song "Nailed To The Cross" will become immediately available to listeners upon pre-order. To pre-order Good News, click here.  

Featuring the group's first single from the new record, “Rescuer (Good News),” which hit within top 20 on National Christian audience and has over 1.7M+ views on YouTube for the song's official music video, Good News also boasts a collaboration with Rend Collective and Hillsong Young and Free on the song "Marching On."

"Good News North America Tour Pt. 2"
* All dates subject to change, for the latest information visit rendcollective.com.
Mar 01, 2018 - Orlando, FL
Mar 02, 2018 - Tampa, FL
Mar 03, 2018 - Pensacola, FL
Mar 04, 2018 - Good Hope, AL
Mar 08, 2018 - Houston, TX
Mar 09, 2018 - Austin, TX
Mar 10, 2018 - Dallas, TX
Mar 11, 2018 - Texarkana, TX
Mar 13, 2018 - Denver, CO
Mar 15, 2018 - Phoenix, AZ
Mar 16, 2018 - Yorba Linda, CA
Mar 17, 2018 - Riverside, CA
Mar 18, 2018 - Malibu, CA
Mar 22, 2018 - Eagle, ID
Mar 23, 2018 - Eugene, OR
Mar 24, 2018 - Portland, OR
Mar 25, 2018 - Seattle, WA
Apr 05, 2018 - Pittsburgh, PA
Apr 06, 2018 - Fort Wayne, IN
Apr 07, 2018 - Knoxville, TN
Apr 08, 2018 - Atlanta, GA
Apr 12, 2018 - Columbus, OH
Apr 13, 2018 - Grand Rapids, MI
Apr 15, 2018 - St. Louis, MO
Apr 19, 2018 - Kansas City, MO
Apr 20, 2018 - Minneapolis, MN
Apr 21, 2018 - Minneapolis, MN
Apr 22, 2018 - Rock Island, IL
Apr 25, 2018 - Buffalo, NY
Apr 26, 2018 - Boston, MA
Apr 27, 2018 - Washington, DC
Apr 28, 2018 - Elizabeth, NJ
Apr 29, 2018 - Lancaster, PA

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. The group released critically acclaimed As Family We Go in 2015, followed by, Campfire Christmas Volume 1, their first Christmas record, and Campfire II, both in 2016, Rend Collective's newest single, "Rescuer (Good News)" is available now. Good News is set to release in January 19, 2018.

Get Connected with Rend Collective:
Website: http://rendcollective.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rendcollective/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rendcollective
Instagram: @rendcollective

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“MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live” To Bring Award-Winning Lineup To 20+ Markets In Early 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 6, 2017) – Topping a celebrated year for multi-platinum selling MercyMe, the chart-toppers announced that they will be uniting with fellow GMA Dove Award winners Tenth Avenue North for the aptly titled “MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live” Tour at the start of next year. Over 20 markets along the East and Midwest are among the routing which will run February through April. Tickets for “MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live” will go on sale Friday, November 10. Visit www.MercyMe.org for the latest information.  

MercyMe is closing 2017 on a high note with the wrapping of their successful headlining “Lifer Tour,” three GMA Dove Award wins including the Artist of the Year title and their sixth American Music Award (AMA) nomination. Much of the fanfare stems from their most recent No. 1 album LIFER which debuted earlier this year, and includes “Even If” which dominated the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1 and the movement-infused “Happy Dance.”

The much-anticipated new movie, “I Can Only Imagine,” a true story based on the life Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song “I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father to cancer, opens in theaters March 16, 2018. 

“MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North Live”
* All dates subject to change. 
2 /  16     West Lafayette,   IN
2 /  17     Columbus,   OH
2 /  18     Saginaw,   MI
2 /  22    Corpus Christi,   TX
2 /  23    Sugar Land,   TX
2 / 24     Grand Prairie ,   TX
2 /  25    Cedar Park,   TX
3 / 2       Atlanta,   GA
3 /  3      Birmingham ,   AL
3 /  4      Nashville,   TN
3 /  8      Lowell,   MA
3 /  9      Wilkes-Barre ,   PA
3 / 10     Philadelphia ,   PA
3 / 11       Newark,   NJ
4 /  5      Omaha ,   NE
4 /  6      Tulsa,   OK
4 /  7      Saint Charles ,   MO
4 / 8       Grand Rapids ,   MI
4 / 12      Des Moines,   IA
4 / 13      Minneapolis ,   MN
4/ 14       Duluth,   MN
4 / 15      Sioux Falls ,   SD

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 more than 28 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. MercyMe’s eighth studio album, Welcome To The New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods, four radio hits, has been certified gold by the RIAA and continues to be a top selling title. LIFER, their latest chart-topping and award-winning album, is available now.

Get Connected With MercyMe
www.mercyme.org
www.facebook.com/mercyme
www.twitter.com/mercyme
www.instagram.com/themercyme
www.youtube.com/user/mercymevideo

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Jeremy Riddle To Release More Nov. 17

First Full Album With Bethel Music In Seven Years

Collection Focuses On Holy Momentum, Curiosity & Hunger For God

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2017) –  With hits such as “Sweetly Broken," “Furious," “Breaking Through” and “This is Amazing Grace” to his writing credit, Jeremy Riddle is releasing More on Nov. 17. This marks his first album in seven years, and his first solo record with Bethel Music. 

“The record really started as a feeble cry of praise, not a roar, but then it began to grow and strengthen,” explains Riddle. “Once I had a couple songs under my belt, I realized, there’s still something in here that is worth sharing. It’s a battle when it comes to creativity. It’s spiritual. It’s never been the external critics -- people who love your work or have some beef with it – my battle is internal. The enemy is so opposed to the children of God creating the things we’re meant to create.”

This album adds new anthems to the many Riddle written songs that have influenced corporate worship yet it definitively dances down new paths, sonically speaking. Honing in on scriptures like 2 Corinthians 3:18, More thematically focuses on the holy momentum we tend inside our hearts, a curiosity that cannot be quieted and the hunger that moves us forward into greater things with God. Riddle worked with a trio of producers comprised of Los Angeles-based brothers Ran and Ricky Jackson alongside Nicholas Balachandran.

“There isn’t one filler song for me on this record. Every single song carries significance, it has a story,” shares Riddle. “Every song came from an authentic place.” The collection of a dozen songs includes the emotional “Shadow,” the journey inspired “Even If” and “Sing to My Heart” and the corporate anthem “All Hail King Jesus,” birthed from Riddle’s time in helping launch Bethel’s young adult ministry, Tribe.

More Tracklisting:
1. MORE
2. EVEN IF
3. OVERWHELMING
4. LOVE ON FIRE
5. NO FEAR IN YOUR LOVE
6. ALL HAIL KING JESUS
7. IT ONLY GETS STRONGER
8. HOLY GROUND
9. SING TO MY HEART
10. SHADOW
11. MADE IN LOVE
12. YESHUA (BONUS TRACK) 

About Jeremy Riddle:

Jeremy Riddle is a worship leader, songwriter, and pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif. Riddle has been an integral writer on many Bethel Music albums on songs such as “This Is Amazing Grace,” “Breaking Through,” “Be Enthroned,” “Fall Afresh,” “Furious,” “God of the Redeemed,” “To Our God” and “Love Came Down.” Originally from New Jersey, Riddle attended the Anaheim Vineyard in Southern California throughout his teen years and later became a youth pastor and worship leader there. It was during his six years in these roles that his musical career as a songwriter developed. He released his first full-length album, Full Attention, in 2007 which includes the well-known song, “Sweetly Broken.” In 2011 he releases his sophomore album, Furious. In 2009 Riddle and his family moved to Redding, Calif. to attend Bethel Church, and he has been part of the Bethel Music Collective since 2010. He serves pastorally on the Bethel Redding Core Team and is passionate about seeing others connect with the call on their lives and seeing dreams realized. He spearheaded the inception and development of Bethel’s Young Adult Ministry, Tribe. More marks Riddle’s first solo project since 2011, his fifth career release and first solo project under Bethel Music. Riddle prioritizes time with his wonderful family. He and his wife Katie have five children.

Get Connected With Jeremy Riddle:
Website // www.bethelmusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/jeremymriddle
Twitter // www.twitter.com/jeremymriddle
Instagram // www.instagram.com/jeremymriddle
YouTube // www.youtube.com/ibethelmusic

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, Matt Stinton, 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 among their latest to top the chart. 

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.

Get Connected With Bethel Music
Website // www.bethelmusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/bethelmusic
Twitter // www.twitter.com/bethelmusic
Instagram // www.instagram.com/bethelmusic
YouTube // www.youtube.com/ibethelmusic  

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Special Holiday Music Collection From Seven-Time GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac To Gleam This Christmas Season

Just released Light Of Christmas features fresh track “Can’t Wait for Christmas” featuring Relient K

Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2017) – A 10 track collection of holiday tunes from seven-time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac, Light Of Christmas, is available on all digital music platforms and services today. TobyMac’s Light Of Christmas includes the brand new track, “Can’t Wait for Christmas” featuring Relient K, and last year’s crazy fun and seasonal radio single “Bring On The Holidays" along with fun songs from his 2011 Christmas in Diverse City release, which featured Owl City, Leigh Nash and more.

The upbeat, festive song "Bring On The Holidays" was released just before Christmas last year, paired with an innovative animation made by Allan and Nicole Rosenow of Able Creative.

TobyMac will once again bring his dynamic “HITS DEEP Tour” to 29 markets next year, alongside a talent-packed line up including Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. The 2018 "HITS DEEP Tour" is a partnership with K-LOVE, Air1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry. Kicking off at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena in late January, the “HITS DEEP Tour” will wrap in mid-March after stops in San Diego, Denver, Seattle, Minneapolis, San Antonio, Birmingham and more. For all ticket information, visit www.TobyMac.com.

Get TobyMac's Light Of Christmas here. 

Track List:

1. Bring On The Holidays
2. Light Of Christmas (with Owl City)
3. Can’t Wait For Christmas (feat. Relient K)
4. Mary’s Boy Child (feat. Jamie Grace)
5. Little Drummer Boy (Christmas Remix)
6. Christmas This Year (feat. Leigh Nash)
7. The First Noel (feat. Owl City)
8. This Christmas (Father Of The Fatherless) (feat. Nirva Ready)
9. O Come, All Ye Faithful
10. The First Noel (DJ Heavenbound Remix) (feat. Owl City)

About TobyMac
With more than 11 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His most recent studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST garnered a GRAMMY® Award, Billboard Music Award nomination and a high marking debut at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each one of his previous five studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for an artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those honored with Gold certification, EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third ever Christian album to do so. His previous live DVD, ALIVE & TRANSPORTED, is RIAA Certified platinum and received a GRAMMY® award. HITS DEEP LIVE, his newest LIVE CD/DVD is available now along with the newly released holiday collection, Light Of Christmas.

Get Connected With TobyMac
Website // www.tobymac.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac
Twitter // www.twitter.com/officialtobymac
Instagram // www.instagram.com/officialtobymac
YouTube // www.youtube.com/TobyMacVEVO

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Elevation Worship Leads Capacity Crowds In Praise

8-City Fall Tour Sells Out in Advance of Each Event!

Charlotte, NC (Nov. 2, 2017) — Elevation Worship sells out every date on their most recent tour. Leading more than 15,000 people in praise and worship during their two-week “There Is A Cloud Fall Tour 2017,” the band wraps up the tour this Friday, Nov. 3. Produced and promoted by Premier Productions, all eight tour dates sold out well in advance and brought capacity crowds to churches and venues from Kalamazoo, MI to Atlanta, GA. 

“We are blown away by the support of our TIAC tour,” said one of the lead vocalists, Chris Brown. “Thank you to everyone who’s come out ready to worship!  These have been unforgettable nights in God’s presence!” 

In addition to Brown, the Charlotte-based contemporary worship band features Anna Sailors, Jane Williams, Jenna Winders Barrientes and Jonsal Barrientes, as well as many other contributing musicians and vocalists. The band launched out of Elevation Church, which is led by Pastor Steven Furtick. The church was formed in 2006 with a vision “to see people far from God be raised to life in Christ,” according to their site. Over the past 10 years, Elevation Church has launched multiple locations in North Carolina and beyond.

Elevation Worship is made up of worship leaders and musicians who serve faithfully in the church every weekend to see this vision come to life. And since the beginning, Elevation Worship has believed in the power of writing and recording songs that lift up the name of Jesus and reflect what God is doing in and through the people of Elevation Church. 

The latest collection of songs from Elevation Worship’s most recent album, There Is A Cloud, includes several that have risen to the top of U.S. Christian charts. Recorded live at Elevation Ballantyne, the album offers chart-topping “Do It Again,” “There Is A Cloud,” “Fullness,” and “Yours (Glory and Praise).” 

With the support from satellite churches across the country, the tour packed the 3,700-seat Faith Family Church in Canton, OH; the 3,000-seat Free Chapel in Gainesville (Atlanta), GA; the 2,000-seat Fillmore in Washington, DC, and other large churches such as Daystar Church in Cullman, AL, and Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, MI, among others.

For Elevation Worship news and future events, go to https://elevationworship.com/tour/.

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