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Four-Time GRAMMY® Nominee Matthew West Pens Song for Wife Inspired by their Real-Life Music City Love Story

February 13, 2018

West and Wife Emily have Valentine's Fun with

"Him or Her" Game

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2018) - Included on four-time GRAMMY® Nominee Matthew West's latest chart-topping album, All In, the love song "Jesus & You," is dedicated to West's wife, Emily. Inspired by the couple's real-life Music City love story, the two had an unlikely meeting when West walked into a label expecting to sign a record deal, not knowing that his future wife was also in the audience that day.

Coinciding with the song, West released a lyric video for "Jesus & You" composed of a montage of young couples interspersed with footage of West and Emily West on their wedding day, almost 15 years ago. Along with the lyric video, West recently released an acoustic performance of the song. Just in time for the holiday, West and wife Emily had Valentine's Day fun playing the "Him or Her" game. With close to a quarter million views already across social media platforms, fans are given an inside look into the couple's everyday relationship.

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Recorded Live At Passion 2018 With The Voices Of 32K+ In Attendance, Passion’s Whole Heart To Release Digitally Feb. 23

February 6, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 6, 2018) – Recorded live with the sold-out backdrop of Atlanta’s Philips Arena, Infinite Energy Center and Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, Whole Heart, the newest collection of songs from Passion, will street digitally on Feb. 23 followed by a physical release date of Mar. 23. Passion 2018 brought together more than 32,000 students from 700 universities and 35 countries to three arenas in Atlanta and for the first time Washington D.C., in addition to a simultaneous live stream.

Worship leaders and bands leading at this year’s gathering included Passion (helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone), Crowder, Matt Redman, Jimi Cravity, KB, Brooke Ligertwood, Andy Mineo and Tedashii. This upcoming live recording of Whole Heart will include “All My Hope,” “More Like Jesus,” “Reckless Love” and “Almighty God.” The title track and “God, You’re So Good” will be the first tracks unveiled this Friday, Feb. 9.

Photo Credit: Mary Caroline Russell

Passion believes worship and justice go hand in hand. Students sponsored 3,330 children through Compassion International, raised $103,623 for Voice of the Martyrs Korea, which distributes Scripture in North Korea, and brought supplies for children affected by Hurricane Harvey. The gathering of 18-25 year-olds continued to fight modern day slavery through The END IT Movement, assisting in awareness, prevention, rescue and restoration.

Whole Heart follows in the footsteps of beloved top-selling Passion releases, including last year's Worthy Of Your Name which topped Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart. Registration for Passion 2019 will be available tomorrow, Feb. 7.

Whole Heart Track Listing:

1. Whole Heart (feat. Kristian Stanfill)

2. Almighty God (feat. Sean Curran)

3. God, You’re So Good (feat. Kristian Stanfill & Melodie Malone)

4. Reckless Love (feat. Melodie Malone)

5. Heaven (feat. Sean Curran)

6. More Like Jesus (feat. Kristian Stanfill)

7. Hallelujah, Our God Reigns (feat. Brett Younker)

8. Ghost (feat. Crowder)

9. Ever Almighty (feat. Melodie Malone)

10. Great Are You Lord (feat. Matt Redman)

11. All My Hope (feat. Crowder & Tauren Wells)

About Passion:

From its start in 1995, Passion has been rooted in the confession of Isaiah 26:8 – “Yes Lord, walking in the way of Your truth we wait eagerly for You, for Your name and Your renown are the desire of our hearts” - existing to glorify God by uniting students in worship, prayer and justice for spiritual awakening in this generation. Passion has encountered millions of students and 18-25 year olds, young people whose lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. One of the most impactful and stirring aspects of the movement has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus, currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone. The band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy Nockels and more unite over the years, writing, recording and leading arenas in worship. Transcending the conferences, songs from Passion have become some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation. With 1.9 million units sold and a multitude of chart-topping singles such as “How Great Is Our God,” “God Of This City,” “One Thing Remains,” “Even So Come” and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” listeners across the world continue to be impacted by the music of Passion. Delivering new projects annually, songs from records such as Here For You, White Flag, Let The Future Begin, Take It All, Even So Come, Salvation’s Tide Is Rising and Worthy Of Your Name have become timeless staples in the Church. The four-time Dove Award winners have had eight albums debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums Chart with three hitting the Top 5 on the Billboard 200. Through it all, Jesus continues to remain at the center. Passion is more than music. More than events. Passion is a generation living for His name. Whole Heart will release digitally on Feb. 23.

About sixstepsrecords:

Founded in 2000 by Louie Giglio, sixstepsrecords is a worship label and a division of Passion Conferences. sixstepsrecords’ artists include Crowder (American Prodigal), Jimi Cravity (Heaven - EP), Kristian Stanfill (Mountains Move), Matt Redman (Glory Song) and Passion (Whole Heart). The label partners with Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Music Group for A&R, marketing, sales and distribution operations. For more information on sixstepsrecords, visit: www.sixstepsrecords.com

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Billboard Magazine Celebrates TobyMac's “I just need U.” With "Anatomy of a Hit" Piece

February 2, 2018

Marks first debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart

7X GRAMMY® Winner's "HITS DEEP Tour" Kicks Off In Arenas This Week

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." was released in early 2018, and is already charting across multiple radio formats.

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I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best of MercyMe To Bow Next Month Alongside Motion Picture, Book And Headlining Tour

February 2, 2018

“Grace Got You” Feat. John Reuben Impacts Radio Mar. 2 On Heels Of Unparalleled Hit “Even If”

Nashville, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2018) - In celebration of the upcoming global movie release, MercyMe is unveiling I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best of MercyMe, a 13 piece collection of the band’s most beloved songs alongside a special version of the monumental hit “I Can Only Imagine” made just for the movie called “I Can Only Imagine (The Movie Session).”

"We’re so excited to get to share this new version of 'I Can Only Imagine' with everyone. The song has meant a lot to me over the years, and it really came out of a difficult season," shares MercyMe's Bart Millard. "It brought me a lot of hope, but there has always been something very melancholy about the song in the way that it was recorded before. Getting to do it over this time around, I really felt like it would be awesome to shape in a more celebratory tone, where it conveys us rejoicing in the fact that we don’t have to imagine much longer. It has this cinematic and whimsical feel about it, and it really fits with how I see the song today differently than when I first wrote it." Carefully selected by the band, the impressive track listing for this album includes their biggest hits such as "Flawless," "Word Of God Speak," "God With Us" plus the original version of “I Can Only Imagine.”

The official music video was just released for the much-anticipated new movie, “I Can Only Imagine,” a true story based on the life of MercyMe lead singer, Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song “I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father to cancer. "I Can Only Imagine" is a gripping reminder of the power of forgiveness and beautifully illustrates that no one is ever too far from second chances. In conjunction with the new film, MercyMe has recorded “I Can Only Imagine (The Movie Session).” The new track is available for download and streaming today alongside a digital preorder for the upcoming album. Follow the links below to start listening now.

“I Can Only Imagine (The Movie Session)" is available today on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and the Official Movie Site.

Watch the vertical music video on Spotify here.

“Grace Got You” Feat. John Reuben will be released to radio nationwide on Mar. 2. This marks the second single to impact radio from the multi-platinum selling band’s latest GRAMMY® nominated, chart-topping album Lifer, preceded by “Even If” which had an unprecedented 19 week run at No. 1. “‘Grace Got You’ is just a song that makes me smile," adds Millard. "The whole idea that once you realize God’s grace has you no matter what comes your way, you can live your life as if you’ve already read the last page of the book and know how the whole thing turns out. Our eternity is set! On your worst day, Christ is OK with you. He adores you. He’s pleased with you. How is that possible? No clue, but it is. That’s the most amazing news of all!” Stream or download “Grace Got You” today on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music.

Kicking off this month, The "MercyMe Live" Tour will unite the band with Tenth Avenue North alongside Tim Timmons for a three month stretch. 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.

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.

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

February 1, 2018

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
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Facebook // www.facebook.com/coryasburymusic
Twitter // www.twitter.com/realcoryasbury
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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.

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Full Circle Music Show Hits 100th Podcast Episode

January 31, 2018

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!

January 30, 2018

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

January 30, 2018

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.

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GRAMMY® Nominated MercyMe Achieves Gold And Triple Platinum Certification

January 25, 2018

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.

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

January 25, 2018

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

January 25, 2018

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

January 19, 2018

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.

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

January 19, 2018

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:
Website // www.bradandrebekahmusic.com/neveralone
Facebook // www.facebook.com/bradandrebekah
Twitter // www.twitter.com/bradandrebekah
Instagram // www.instagram.com/bradandrebekah
YouTube // www.youtube.com/bradandrebekah

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OUTCRY: Spring 2018 Tour Dates and Line-Up Announced

January 18, 2018

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.

About OUTCRY:
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

January 17, 2018

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:

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

January 17, 2018

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:

Website // www.mandisaofficial.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/mandisaofficial

Instagram // www.instagram.com/mandisaofficial

Facebook // www.facebook.com/mandisaofficial

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