Journey-Based Reckless Love From Cory Asbury On Bethel Music Available Now

Radio Stations Nationwide Already Spinning Title Track Before Impact Date

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 1, 2018) – Cory Asbury’s Reckless Love is available everywhere marking his first with Bethel Music. The 10 track LP draws from the lessons learned in the sojourn from boyhood to manhood, and the organic, soulful discovery whole-hearted telling of an essential story in Scripture: a Father’s desire for connection with the ones he made, knows and relentlessly loves. The title track has been making its way into churches around the globe and building steadily at radio with 15 stations across the U.S. already spinning “Reckless Love” three weeks before the impact date.

“I had to become a father to learn how to be a son,” shares Asbury. “On the journey from boyhood to manhood there were a million cracks in the road. But somehow the grace of God swooped in with wings otherworldly and carried me safely over each one. Now I’m a father to my own little boy. And somehow, in so becoming, I’m a little child again. Fully free and fully alive in my Father’s eyes.”

Asbury joined Bethel Music three years ago and was featured on the collective’s Have it Allalbum. His previous solo releases include worship anthems such as “Where I Belong,” “So Good to Me,” “Always Faithful” and “Jesus, Let Me See Your Eyes.” Asbury serves as the Worship Pastor at the Radiant Church in Michigan where he and his wife Anna have a family of three. 

To experience Reckless Love, click here.

Get Connected With Cory Asbury
Website // www.bethelmusic.com
Facebook // www.facebook.com/coryasburymusic
Twitter // www.twitter.com/realcoryasbury
Instagram // www.instagram.com/coryasbury
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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Full Circle Music Show Hits 100th Podcast Episode

Show Plans Relaunch as Made It In Music Podcast on March 26th

Nashville, TN (Jan. 30th, 2018) - Full Circle Music Show is celebrating it’s 100th episode and announcing plans to relaunch under the new name Made It In Music Podcast on Mar. 26, 2018.  Featuring top songwriters, artists and music industry professionals, the Made It In Music Podcast will give listeners the tools and insight to aid in pursuing a full-time career in music. 

For its 100th episode, Full Circle Music Show released a "Best Of" episode where Full Circle Music Staff reflected on favorite moments from the podcast including past interviews with Michael W. Smith, Ginny Owens, and more. Listeners can access all previous podcast episodes by visiting Full Circle Music's official YouTube Page. This will also be the home of all future Made It In Music Podcast episodes.

"As 2018 kicks off, we are seeing the music business change faster than most of us can keep track of. New technologies are enabling creators to take center stage, with little to no resources required. It is the most exciting time to be alive as a music maker. Yet, it is the most precarious of times - those who don’t adapt, WILL be left in the dust," says GRAMMY® winner and Full Circle Music founder, Seth Mosley. "That is why we are re-branding the Full Circle Music Show, to the Made it In Music Podcast. This is a step forward in many ways, one of which, is to become the premiere weekly resource for anyone trying to navigate this crazy music business. Consider our first 100 episodes the BETA test. As great as they were, the best begins now." 

While the original Full Circle Music Show focused on Christian music, the Made It In Music Podcast will cover all genres within the music business, with upcoming episodes featuring some of the biggest names in the industry including multi-platinum rockers Skillet and artist/hit songwriter Dave Barnes, with multiple No. 1s to his name including "Craving You" (Thomas Rhett) and "God Gave Me You" (Blake Shelton).

*For booking inquiries about Made It In Music Podcast, please email support@fullcirclemusic.com.

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 Made It In Music Podcast which sits down with industry icons. 

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There Is More Tour Features Hillsong Worship & Pastor Brian Houston!

Spring Tour Brings a Unique Experience to 14 U.S. Cities this April!

Tickets Available Now!

Nashville, TN (Jan. 30, 2018) – Join Pastor Brian Houston and members of the GRAMMY® Award-winning Hillsong Worship team on their upcoming spring tour - There Is More Tour. Houston and members of Hillsong Worship from Australia will embark on a 14-city spring tour this April across the south-eastern United States. They are bringing a message of God’s lavish love and endless possibilities to megachurches, arenas and venues from Texas to Minneapolis and Dallas to DC.

“Hillsong Worship comes out of the heart of our church - Hillsong - and the heartbeat of that culture has been pioneered and shaped by our senior pastors, Brian and Bobbie Houston,” said Hillsong Worship member Brooke Ligertwood, who along with Ben Fielding wrote the song “What A Beautiful Name.” The song recently won Contemporary Christian Song of the Year at the 60th Annual Grammy® Awards. 

“As a team firmly planted in and serving our local church, Hillsong, we are fortunate enough to be able to sit under the teaching of our senior pastor often and are thrilled that so many more people will get to experience that this year through the There Is More Tour!” Ligertwood said. “We are really expectant that during these nights as we magnify the Lord in worship we will experience His presence powerfully and transformatively together, and that as we sit under the Word of God we would be challenged, encouraged and inspired to live the lives He has called and equipped us to live.”

Brian Houston is the Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, a worldwide family of congregations comprising more than 100,000 weekly attendees. Considered by many as a leading voice in the shaping of contemporary leadership values and church culture, Houston is highly regarded for his bold innovation and passion for the local church. He is a visionary when it comes to empowering the next generation of leaders with fresh Biblical teaching, relevant worship and accessible community.

Houston’s latest book. There Is More, shows how - with God’s power - life can exceed every earthly expectation. (-credit https://brianchouston.com/there-is-more/). “When you surrender control and follow God’s guidance, you become empowered and equipped to do the impossible, reach higher, and go further than you could have ever imagined—giving Him all the glory,” he said. "By building our lives around godly principles, surrounding ourselves with wisdom, and living for a cause greater than ourselves, we can effectively live out God’s purposes and have an enduring impact.”

Houston’s infectious love for people and his empowering brand of leadership is beamed to millions of people weekly through his program, Brian Houston @ Hillsong Television, and draws tens of thousands annually to Hillsong Conference events in Sydney, London and New York City. He is also the President of Hillsong International Leadership College and the Executive Producer of countless gold and platinum albums that have come from the Hillsong Worship team.

His latest book will be available for purchase everywhere on March 20. It is also available for pre-order through online retailers listed at https://brianchouston.com/there-is-more/.  Each ticket purchased for the There is More Tour includes entry to the event and a copy of Brian Houston’s latest book. Tickets are on sale now. For more details go to https://hillsong.com/tours/ .

There Is More Tour U.S. Spring Dates:

*All dates subject to change.

4/5            Austin, TX                       Shoreline Church

4/6            Baton Rouge, LA           Bethany Church - BAKER

4/7            Dallas, TX                       Verizon Theatre

4/9            Memphis, TN                 Life Church

4/10          St. Louis, MO                 Grace Church - St. Louis

4/12          Minneapolis, MN          Grace Church - Minneapolis

4/13          Peoria, IL                        Northwoods Community Church

4/14          Hoffman Estates, IL     Life Changers International Church

4/17          Fort Wayne, IN              Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

4/19          Canton, OH*                  Faith Family Church

4/20          Lynchburg, VA*            Thomas Road Baptist Church

4/21          Reading, PA*                 Diamond Credit Union Theater @ Santander Arena

4/23         Boston, MA                     Orpheum Theatre - Boston

4/24         Washington, DC            Hylton Memorial Chapel

*Brian Houston will not appear at Canton, OH; Lynchburg, VA; or Reading, PA. Hillsong Worship team members may vary by city.

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Rend Collective's Latest Brings Good News To Multiple Billboard Charts, Claiming No. 1 Spot on Billboard's Christian Chart

Rend Collective Continues World Tour Selling Out Major Markets, Prepares to Kick Off Headlining Shows in the UK

Nashville, TN (Jan. 30, 2018) - Irish band Rend Collective released their latest album on Friday, Jan. 19 to critical acclaim. The widely praised Good News saw Rend Collective at the top of the charts, earning the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Christian & Gospel Chart, and No. 5 spot on Billboard's Digital Albums Chart, hitting within the Top 20 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart.  Also claiming No. 1 on UK's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart with over 1.6 million streams since its release, the 15-track album includes Rend Collective's hit single, "Rescuer (Good News)," which has already hit Top 10 on both AC Indicator and National Audience chart, and has been added by major stations including K-LOVE, Air1, WAY-FM, KSBJ and more. Reaching an audience of over 2.8M weekly listeners, the song's official music video already has over 3M views of YouTube.

Correlating with the release of their album, Rend Collective unveiled a live performance video of their song "Rescuer (Good News)" to YouTube as a part of their Good News Sessions. The video, filmed in a church in Nashville, TN, highlights the band's upbeat and organic worship style.

Continuing their world tour, Rend Collective is gearing up to kick off the next leg of their "Good News Tour."  Having already sold-out major markets including Bath, Liverpool and Southampton, the band will hit 19 cities throughout the UK beginning this Thursday in Stoke before continuing on to the U.S., hitting 51 cities total from Feb. 1 through the end of May. For the latest tour schedule, visit https://rendcollective.com.

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. Their latest, Good News is now available everywhere.

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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GRAMMY® Nominated MercyMe Achieves Gold And Triple Platinum Certification

Band To Attend This Sunday's 60th GRAMMY® Awards With Two Nominations

Film, Book And Nationwide Tour Up Next For MercyMe

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2018) – MercyMe’s landmark album Almost There has been RIAA certified triple platinum (3 million albums sold). In addition, their most recent #1 hit single “Even If” was certified Gold (500,000 singles sold). The multi-platinum selling band will attend Sunday's 60th GRAMMY® Awards where “Even If” is up for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song while their latest chart-topping album Lifer is a contender for Best Contemporary Christian Album.

"In the span of MercyMe’s 23 year career I never would have guessed that we would be celebrating our first hit along with our most recent hit," shares MercyMe's Bart Millard. "We are eternally grateful for all of the support we receive."

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. A new theatrical trailer has been released following 40 million people viewing the teaser trailer. Carrying the same name, Millard’s first memoir is available for pre-order now and on-sale Feb. 13, 2018. The book chronicles the unexpected journey of his life and the divine inspiration behind the mega-hit song, delivering a message of hope to those who seek reassurance in the face of despair. 

The "MercyMe Live" Tour will unite the band with Tenth Avenue North alongside Tim Timmons for a three month stretch where the line-up will visit over 20 markets including Dallas, Nashville, Minneapolis, Atlanta and more. For the latest information on MercyMe, 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.” 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. The album containing the hit, Almost There, recently received triple platinum certification from the RIAA. 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 RIAA certified gold, smash hit "Even If” which dominated the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1 and earned a GRAMMY® nomination.

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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Blockbuster Bands Skillet And for KING & COUNTRY Unite For "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour"

Multi-Platinum Selling Band And GRAMMY® Winners To Hit 15 Markets This Spring

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2018) – Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY unveiled that they will join forces for "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour" stopping in over a dozen markets from mid-April through early May. The unprecedented double-headliner line-up will visit San Antonio, Cedar Rapids, Huntsville, Orlando, Miami and more. "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour" marks the second time these two critically-acclaimed, top-selling acts share the stage for an incredibly theatrical, high energy and laser/pyro-filled show. Giving listeners the first chance to access tickets, a Spotify pre-sale will begin at noon central today, Jan. 23, followed by tomorrow’s Ticketmaster pre-sale at noon CST. "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour" public sale will be unveiled on Friday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. local time. VIP tickets include early entry with a crowd-free merch shopping experience and a pre-show Q&A with Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY.

"Very excited to be touring with my friends, for KING & COUNTRY!" shares Skillet's John Cooper. "We have been talking about it for several years. We have even shared the stage performing songs together. But finally we are joining forces for our own tour. It will be an uplifting, energetic, exciting show where fans will get to see something they have never seen from both acts before."

"We have so many memories when it comes to our friendship and history with Skillet," explains Joel and Luke of for KING & COUNTRY. "As teenagers we remember watching their sets from side of stage. They headlined the very first tour we were ever on! It's a real honor and joy for us to have the privilege of touring together." 

Skillet released Unleashed Beyond late last year, a deluxe edition of their chart-topping album which included the RIAA Gold Certified Single “Feel Invincible” and coincided with the double platinum certification of Awake. Following the celebration around their RIAA Certified Gold Album RUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG., for KING & COUNTRY is now working on their anticipated third full-length, original album set to release in 2018.

joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour

* All dates subject to change, visit Skillet.com or forKINGANDCOUNTRY.com for the latest information. 

04.12 Amarillo, TX - TICKETS

04.13 Dodge City, KS - TICKETS

04.14 Topeka, KS - TICKETS

04.15 Kearney, NE - TICKETS

04.19 San Antonio, TX - TICKETS

04.20 Edinburg, TX - TICKETS

04.21 San Angelo, TX - TICKETS

4.22 Frisco, TX - TICKETS

04.26 Carbondale, IL - TICKETS

04.27 Port Huron, MI - TICKETS

04.28 Muskegon, MI - TICKETS

04.29 Cedar Rapids, IA - TICKETS

05.03 Huntsville, AL - TICKETS

05.04 Jacksonville, FL - TICKETS

05.05 Orlando, FL - TICKETS

05.06 Miramar, FL - TICKETS

About Skillet:

Skillet has cemented their place as one of the 21st century’s most successful rock bands. Selling more than 12 million units worldwide, the Wisconsin quartet have received two GRAMMY® Award nominations and won a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum certified Awake. Their double-platinum single “Monster” currently has over 118 million plays (and counting) on Spotify, earning the distinction of becoming “the best-selling digital single in the history of Christian Music” and continuous mainstay on Billboard's Year End Chart. 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. Their latest album, Unleashed, debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and topped Billboard's Top Christian albums chart. The first single “Feel Invincible” went to #1 on the Rock Radio chart, and earned RIAA Gold Certification. The track “Stars” was featured in the soundtrack for the motion picture The Shack, released last March. Stemming from Unleashed, Skillet was nominated for 3 additional Billboard Music Awards and their songs have been used by the WWE, Marvel, ESPN, NHL, MLB and the NFL to name a few. While steadily headlining their own tours in addition to performing with some of the biggest rock acts in the country, their live show has become a global force to be reckoned with, selling out shows in London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw and more.

Get Connected With Skillet:

Website: www.skillet.com

Facebook: @Skillet

Twitter & Instagram: @skilletmusic

About for KING & COUNTRY:

Soaring melodies, driving rhythms, personal themes, and theatrical instrumentation & performances are the heartbeat of two-time Grammy Award winners, for KING & COUNTRY. The Australian duo comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, garnered unanimous critical praise with their latest album – RUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG., celebrated a RIAA Certified Gold record, #1 debut on iTunes, a headlining tour with 28 sold-out shows and a 60-date arena tour. Two singles from their debut album, Crave also achieved Gold status – their crossover hit “Fix My Eyes” and “The Proof Of Your Love.” Their music has surpassed 200,000,000 streams. In October 2016 the Smallbone brothers released the indie film, Priceless, about human trafficking. They’ve performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Today Show, The Tonight Show, FOX & Friends, and have songs featured on the Emmys, The Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football, U.S. Open, 7UP, and ABC’s The Good Doctor. They are now working on their third full-length, original album set to release in 2018.

Get Connected With for KING & COUNTRY:

Website: www.forKINGANDCOUNTRY.com

Facebook & Instagram: @forKINGANDCOUNTRY

Twitter: @4kingandcountry

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Colton Dixon to Co-Headline Spring Tour with Hawk Nelson with Special Guest Sarah Reeves Set To Launch Feb. 22

Presented by Compassion International, "An Evening With Colton Dixon & Hawk Nelson" Spring 2018 Tour To Hit 16 Cities

Tickets On Sale In Most Markets By Friday, Jan. 26

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 23, 2018) – Award winning artists Colton Dixon and Hawk Nelson will co-headline the spring tour, “An Evening With Colton Dixon & Hawk Nelson,” set to launch on Feb. 22, featuring special guest artist Sarah Reeves. Presented by Compassion International, the tour is slated to hit 16 markets in Arkansas, Texas, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Michigan, Illinois, Georgia and more, before wrapping up on March 24, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Dixon will be touring in support of his third studio project, Identity, which debuted at the top of Billboard’s Christian Albums chart last year, and includes the Top 5 radio single, “All That Matters,” the official music video for the song premiering on People.com this past year.

“I’m so excited to play new music for the fans and share the stage with our friends in Hawk Nelson,” Dixon says. “It’s going to be an awesome tour of celebrating life, love, and the One who makes it all possible.”

Hawk Nelson band members Daniel Biro, Jonathan Steingard, David Niacaris and Micah Kuiper add, “This will be a tour of firsts! The first tour of what is going to be a great 2018. Also the first time we get to tour alongside Colton Dixon and his awesome band. And the first time everyone can hear us play new music from our upcoming album, Miracles!” 

A special VIP ticket is available in most markets which includes a pre-show artist meet & greet with early entry for the best seats. For details and ticket links, visit www.coltondixon.com or www.hawknelson.com. 

"An Evening With Colton Dixon & Hawk Nelson" Spring 2018 Tour

*All dates and venues subject to change. Additional dates to be added.

February

22 – Fort Smith, AR – Evangel Temple

23 – Richardson, TX – First Baptist Church Richardson

24 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center

25 – Kerrville, TX – Cailloux Theater

March

1 – Oskaloosa, IA – Gateway Church of the Nazarene

2 – Watertown, SD – Watertown Event Center

3 – Grand Forks, ND – Hope Church

9 – Ottawa Lake, MI – Crossroads Community Church

10 – Elgin, IL – Judson University (The Herrick Chapel)

16 – Bellville, GA – Pinewood Christian Academy

18 – Jonesboro, AR – The Rock

23 – Waukesha, WI – Riverglen Christian Church

24 – Springfield, OH – High Street Church of the Nazarene

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, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart in March 2017, and features the Top 5 radio hit “All That Matters.” For more information, visit www.coltondixon.com. 

About Hawk Nelson: 

This band has won the hearts of thousands since its debut release in 2004. Hawk Nelson has released seven studio projects (Letters to the President, Smile It’s the End of the World, Hawk Nelson is My Friend, Live Life Loud, Crazy Love, Made, and Diamonds). Their album Diamonds (2015) produced the No. 1 Billboard AC Indicator single "Drops In The Ocean," which spent nine weeks at the top, a first for the band. Hawk Nelson has been awarded two Canadian GMA awards, multiple GMA Dove Award nominations as well as a JUNO nomination. The band's music has been featured on NBC, MTV, WB, WGN, KTLA, Nickelodeon and the NFL Network. Their music has been used with special promotions for American Idol, the NFL, Nike, Olympics, NHL and Michelle Obama's "Big Day Out" campaign. Hawk Nelson is Jonathan Steingard (vocals, guitar), Daniel Biro (bass) and Micah Kuiper (guitar) and David Niacaris (drums). For more information, visit www.hawknelson.com.

About Sarah Reeves:

Pop artist and songwriter Sarah Reeves signed her first record deal at age 18. After years of aggressive touring, Reeves took an indefinite hiatus to focus solely on songwriting, penning songs for the likes of Jesus Culture, Kari Jobe and Natalie Grant, among others. With a fresh sound stirring in her soul, Reeves began writing personal songs she, herself, wanted to record, which led to a new label deal with Word Entertainment. Since then, Reeves has reintroduced herself as an artist to audiences across the nation on the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and on tours with Crowder, Plumb, NewSong and more. When she’s home in Nashville, Reeves regularly leads worship at The Belonging Co. Throughout 2018, she’ll be releasing new music, piece by piece, culminating in a brand new 13-track full length project. For more information, visit www.sarahreevesmusic.com. 

About Compassion International:

Compassion International is a Christian child development organization that works to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to lift children out of spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Compassion partners with more than 7,000 churches in 26 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to over 1.9 million babies, children and young adults. It is the only child sponsorship program to be validated through independent, empirical research.  For more information, visit www.compassion.com. 

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Debra Akins | Southside Entertainment 

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Rend Collective Drops Good News Today Giving Critics a "Reason To Celebrate"

Rend Collective Gears Up to Continue World Tour, Headlining Shows in the UK

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2018) - Good News, the latest from Irish band Rend Collective, is available today. The widely praised 15-track release includes "Marching On," a collaboration with Hillsong Young & Free, along with Rend Collective's hit single, "Rescuer (Good News)," which has already hit Top 10 on both AC Indicator and National Audience chart, and has been added by major stations including K-LOVE, Air1, WAY-FM, KSBJ and more reaching an audience of over 2.8M weekly listeners, with almost 3M views of the song's official music video on YouTube.

Already hitting No. 1 on iTunes Christian & Gospel album chart, and No. 4 on iTunes overall album chart, Good News has also hit Top 10 on iTunes in both the UK and Canada, now currently the No. 3 top downloaded album on iTunes in the world. 

Rend Collective at Sirius XM The Message Studios in New York City

With excitement surrounding the release, Rend Collective sat down with Sirius XM The Message this morning to talk about Good News, sharing several songs off the album. The band also spoke with Todd Starnes on Fox News Radio and Faithwire while visiting New York City. 

Rend Collective will kick off the next leg of their "Good News Tour" on February 1 in Stoke. Hitting 19 cities throughout the UK, the band has already sold-out major markets including Bath and Southampton. For the latest tour schedule, visit https://rendcollective.com.

"The act has mastered the art of throwing a fete where everyone is invited, and Good News gives listeners more than a dozen reasons to celebrate. A unique blend of acoustic folk and Irish-infused pop, the album ushers in meaningful songs of modern worship, often contrasting the despondency of today’s world with the hope of Christ’s presence." - LifeWays HomeLife

"Rend Collective’s Good News more than lives up to its Gospel-inspired title. It’s the band’s most inspired and nuanced album, with creativity, energy and heart to spare. This spunky Irish group has created a folk-rock worship album opus that is a welcome bit of sunshine in the cold of winter, and one of the best things you’ll hear in all four seasons this year."- JesusFreakHideout

"Rend Collective's Good News is set on turbo-charge.  The songs exude such a titanic force both in their spiritual and vocal intensities that they can topple any scaffold of doubt and fear." - Hallels

“As always strong vocals, catchy melodies and a bunch of songs that ooze passion. Rend Collective are back...This could one of the best Rend albums to date.” - Louder Than The Music

"An exuberant, triumphant reminder of the 'good news' of Jesus— Good News is the album I needed right now, and I bet you need it, too." - Churchm.ag

"From the opening track to the last one, Good news will give you joy unspeakable and provide hope because Christ lives in each believer, life is forever beautiful." - The Smart Cookie Philes

To listen to Good News click here. 

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. Their latest, Good News is now available everywhere.

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WATCH: Brad + Rebekah Release Impactful Music Video With Watoto Children's Choir In Advance Of Sound Of Heaven, Releasing Feb. 16

FaithWire Exclusively Premieres Moving Video For "Never Alone"FaithWire Exclusively Premieres Moving Video For "Never Alone"

"That God loves the widow and the orphan and when you take care of the things God loves, there is provision for that effort" shared Brad, when FaithWire asked about what they have learned through their involvement with Watoto. "We are continually amazed at how God has allowed us to pour into this community and time after time, provided in the most unique ways. We had a little idea to sell some necklaces that has yielded great finances to do incredible things for Watoto, but it was God’s plan that we followed. It’s amazing what can happen when we choose trust over control. God has always provided with each and every bigger step of faith. So we press on and continue to watch as He does what we cannot do for his children." 

Brad + Rebekah’s Sound Of Heaven will debut on Feb. 16, marking the couple’s seventh album in their 10 year-journey as a worship duo.

Get Connected With Brad + Rebekah:
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OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour Dates and Line-Up Announced

Line-Up Includes Elevation Worship, Bethel Music, Mosaic MSC, Vertical Worship With Speaker Christine Caine

Pre-Registration with savings from January 19-21; 
Open Registration January 22

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2018) – OUTCRY announces dates and the line-up for the 14-city  OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour. 

OUTCRY began four years ago as a hallmark, a line in the sand, a stake in the ground. It was the mark of something that truly had already begun – revival in the local church. 

“OUTCRY has always been and will always be about the power of the local church,” said Ryan Romeo, creative director for the OUTCRY Tour. “This year we found ourselves responding to a common question—where is the church going? Our answer this year is simple, and is ultimately the theme for the year. The Church is going to the lost. The broken. The hurt of the world. Jesus has commissioned and chosen us to be his hands and feet. The church is going to wherever the world needs it most.”

Featuring a unique combination of artists and worship leaders, OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour provides a rare opportunity to worship with a wide variety of artists and hear a message from one of the renowned speakers of the day. Artists teaming up for the OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour are Elevation Worship, Bethel Music, Mosaic MSC and Vertical Worship, with speaker Christine Caine. Caine’s primary concern is Jesus’ final commission. Her priority is to see the lost saved and to build the local church – around the world. She also has a passion for justice, and together with her husband, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign.

Outcry pre-registration begins Friday, January 19 and open registration begins Monday, January 22. 

“My hope is that everyone who comes will feel empowered to go to a dark and broken world with the light of Jesus,” Romeo said, “that they would see the power of their local churches in changing the world.”

For more information on the OUTCRY Tour 2018 and to register for an event, please visit: http://www.outcrytour.com. Pre-registration: 1/19/18 at 10 local time with promo code: TOGETHER; Open registration: 1/22/18 at 10 am local time.   

*OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour dates: 
4/7              Fresno, CA                                                                     
4/8              San Jose, CA                                                                 
4/9              Los Angeles, CA                                                          
4/10            San Diego, CA                                                              
4/12            Denver, CO
4/13            Wichita, KS                                                                  
4/15            Springfield, MO                                                         
4/17            Cincinnati, OH                                                           
4/18            Detroit, MI                                                                   
4/19            Columbus, OH                                                            
4/22            Greenville, SC                                                             
4/23            Birmingham, AL                                                        
4/24            Bossier City, LA
4/26            Nashville, TN                                                               

Visit outcrytour.com for full details.

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OUTCRY is the lights and sounds of a movement. A gathering of worshipers. A reflection of the local church. www.outcrytour.com.

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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
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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
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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
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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
www.mercyme.org
www.facebook.com/mercyme
www.twitter.com/mercyme
www.instagram.com/themercyme
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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