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K-LOVE Fan Awards To Air On Television For First Time With TBN At Helm

April 6, 2018

Mandisa To Unite With Long-Time Host Matthew West As Fresh Hosting Duo Is Unveiled

Nashville, Tenn. (Apr. 6, 2018) – A new partnership with TBN will allow fans from all over the world to tune in to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards as it makes its return to Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry on May 27. Marking the show’s first appearance on television, TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET to its audience of more than 100 million households, with most markets experiencing the show in HD. Viewers can find their local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder at: https://www.tbn.org/watch/channel-finder. Coca-Cola Consolidated will again sponsor the fan-fueled awards show, marking the third consecutive year for the partnership.

K-LOVE Fan Award-winners Mandisa and Matthew West will team up to host the sixth annual awards show which gives fans the power to honor their favorites in Christian music. Both GRAMMY® acclaimed artists, West has hosted the show for multiple years, but 2018 will be Mandisa’s first hosting appearance.

Nominees for the 2018 show will be released later in the spring with voting to follow suit. Vacation packages and tickets are still available for the 2018 event that allows fans an unparalleled experience with some of the genre’s top names including a fan zone, songwriters showcase, worship service and The Run For Love 5K.

For the latest information, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com.

To apply for media credentials for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, click here.

About The K-LOVE Fan Awards

The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show will be hosted by K-LOVE Fan Awards’ winners Mandisa and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE

The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network

TBN is the world's largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 32 global networks. As the world's most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

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Multi-Platinum Selling Skillet Releases Lyric Video For New Single "Brave"

April 5, 2018

"Rebirthing" Marks Seventh Skillet Song To Receive RIAA Distinction As Track Is Certified Gold

Uniting With for KING & COUNTRY This Month for "joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour"

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

04.22 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 129 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. Stemming from Unleashed, Skillet was nominated for three additional Billboard Music Awards. 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:

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Cory Asbury’s “Reckless Love” Skyrockets To No. 1 At Radio In Only Seven Weeks

April 3, 2018

Asbury A Part Of Bethel Music’s Appearance On Outcry Tour This Month

Nashville, Tenn. (Apr. 3, 2018) – “Reckless Love” from Cory Asbury has quickly climbed atop the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart as one of the fastest growing songs taking the top spot in only seven weeks. The single, which is found on his chart-topping album bearing the same name, marks Asbury’s first No. 1 at radio. “Reckless Love” also topped Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart and is currently No. 2 on the Christian Airplay Chart.

Radio stations around the country are reacting to the fast moving song…

“We saw the song ‘Reckless Love’ burning up social media before any radio station ever played it. Instagram and Twitter were full of passionate comments from people who were connecting to the song in the church and through streaming. It was a pretty easy decision for us to add the song early and fun to watch it’s rise in our weekly research.” - Troy West, KSBJ (Houston)

“’Reckless Love’ was a no-brainer add for us from the moment we heard it. It’s a song that oozes God chasing after you. What a reminder to give listeners who are hopeless, broken and in need of encouragement.” - Todd Stach, WAY-FM Network

Asbury will join other members of the Bethel Music collective for select dates of April’s Outcry Tour uniting with Elevation Worship, Mosaic MSC, Vertical Worship and Christine Caine. Outcry Tour will visit Oklahoma City, Houston, Detroit, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville and more. To experience Bethel Music on tour, stay tuned to Bethel Music Online.

To experience Reckless Love, click here.

About Cory Asbury:

Asbury joined Bethel Music three years ago and was featured on the collective’s Have it All album. 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.” In January of 2018, Asbury released Reckless Love which topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart. The title track also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart and the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart, while continuing to make an impact at radio. Asbury serves as the Worship Pastor at the Radiant Church in Michigan where he and his wife Anna have a family of three.

Get Connected With Cory Asbury

Website // www.bethelmusic.com

Facebook // www.facebook.com/coryasburymusic

Twitter // www.twitter.com/coryasbury

Instagram // www.instagram.com/coryasbury

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

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Jeremy Camp, Matthew West, Rend Collective With Special Guest Koryn Hawthorne To Unite For “Summer Lights Tour” Helmed By Compassion International

April 3, 2018

Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Baltimore And More On July Routing

Nashville, Tenn. (Apr. 3, 2018) – Compassion International’s “Summer Lights Tour” will find Jeremy Camp, Matthew West, Rend Collective with special guest Koryn Hawthorne trekking the east coast throughout the month of July. Inviting fans to escape the ordinary, this marks the second year for the popular tour to visit a mix of venues including amphitheaters and churches in markets such as Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Baltimore and more. Pre-order begins tomorrow, Apr. 4 with tickets available nationwide on Apr. 6 at www.summerlightstour.com.

Noted by Billboard as the top solo artist with the most No. 1 songs (Christian Airplay chart), GRAMMY®-nominated singer, songwriter and storyteller Jeremy Camp released The Answer in 2017. 4X GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West just celebrated his most recent chart-topper “Broken Things” from his latest album All In. Irish hailing Rend Collective’s latest, Good News, earned the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Christian Chart while claiming No. 1 on UK's Official Christian & Gospel Albums Chart. Koryn Hawthorne’s origins are found in The Voice, but the 20 year-old recently signed to RCA Inspiration and already has a No. 1 hot gospel song with “Won't He Do It."

For all current information, visit www.summerlightstour.com.

“Summer Lights Tour” Dates:

* All dates subject to change.

7/12/18 Detroit, MI Bethesda Christian Church

7/13/18 Chicago, IL Centennial Chapel Olivet Nazarene University

7/14/18 Kansas City, MO Providence Medical Center Amphitheater

7/15/18 Murfreesboro, TN *venue to be announced **Jeremy Camp, Rend Collective and Koryn Hawthorne only

7/19/18 Virginia Beach, VA Rock Church

7/20/18 Baltimore, MD UMBC Events Center **Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and Koryn Hawthorne only

7/21/18 Botkins, OH Only Believe Ministries Christian Church

7/22/18 Corbin, KY Corbin Arena

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.

About Jeremy Camp:

Throughout his 15-year career, Capitol CMG artist Jeremy Camp has established himself with landmark accolades. He has sold 4.5 million albums including four RIAA Gold-certified albums, a RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video and a Gold-certified digital single (“There Will Be A Day”). At radio, Camp is recognized as a staple artist with 38 No. 1 radio hits across all formats spending more than 175 weeks at No. 1 at radio in his career.

His awards and nominations comprise of a GRAMMY®-nominated project, three American Music Award nominations, four ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards, an ASCAP Song of the Year award, and five GMA Dove Awards including two-time Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year awards. Camp was named in Billboard’s Christian Artist of the Decade chart (No. 2) as well as five songs listed in the Top 50 Billboard Christian Songs of the Decade.

Adding author to his name, Camp penned his first book and autobiography, I Still Believe (2013, Tyndale). In 2013, Jeremy founded Speaking Louder Ministries, which provides free crusade-style events and comes alongside local churches or missionaries in the countries where the Gospel needs to be heard. Locations of Speaking Louder Ministries’ trips so far include Ukraine, Japan, India, Uganda, Guatemala and Kyrgyzstan.

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.

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.

About Koryn Hawthorne:

Koryn Hawthorne displays a voice and manner much more mature than her 20 years, and before becoming a finalist in The Voice 2015 Competition, she was “a normal teenager” from a small town in Louisiana, singing with a worship group at church, nursing homes, and benefits. Following The Voice, Koryn signed to RCA Inspiration and released her debut self titled EP; which produced the No. 1 single “Wont He Do It.” Koryn is thankful for the opportunities God has blessed her with through The Voice, and is not afraid of the hard work required to achieve her dreams because she knows that singing is what she’s meant to do.

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***Radio Single Marks First New Music From Forthcoming Album***

Phil Wickham Delivers New Single “Living Hope” Tomorrow Coinciding With Good Friday

March 29, 2018

Radio Single Marks First New Music From Forthcoming Album

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2018) – Harmonizing with Good Friday and Easter, California-based worship leader Phil Wickham will release the timely “Living Hope” tomorrow on Good Friday. The single was co-written with Brian Johnson (Bethel Music) and will impact radio on Friday. Wickham offered listeners a sneak peek infused countdown on social media. Speaking to the resounding power of the song, churches across the country organically picked up on the track before its release.

“Last year, Brian Johnson (Bethel Music) and I started writing a song over text,” shares Wickham. “Over the course of a month we threw lyrics and voice memos back and forth. The result of all of those text messages was this song, ‘Living Hope.’ I remember both of us feeling that something special had been given to us, and it's become an anthem at both of the churches where we lead. The fact that this song has already found its way into other church communities before it's even been released makes me so excited for what God has in store.”

“Living Hope” marks the first single from Wickham’s anticipated new record due out later this year. The newest collection of music will follow suit with his 2016 release Children Of God which critics noted was “Phil Wickham at his best” (Worship Leader).

Wickham will continue his consistent tour schedule marking dates in New Mexico, Washington, Texas, Colorado, Arizona and his home state of California. For the latest info, visit www.PhilWickham.com.

"Living Hope" will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play.

About Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham is, at his core, a humble and sincere artist who writes songs and worships God using the medium of music. It is with that brush that he paints images of a loving and creative God across the canvases of listeners’ hearts and minds. The evidence of this gift has been apparent on all of his critically acclaimed efforts: Phil Wickham (2006), Cannons (2007), Heaven & Earth (2009), Response (2011), The Ascension (2013) and Children Of God (2016). His gold-certified single “This Is Amazing Grace” gave Wickham his first career No. 1, holding the top spot on Billboard’s National Christian Audience Chart for 13 consecutive weeks. The honors continued as the single was named Billboard’s 2014 No. 1 Christian Airplay Song of the year and BMI's 2015 Christian Song of the Year. In addition to its success at radio, the song has become a beloved anthem in the modern church, increasing Wickham’s recognition as a gifted artist and songwriter with a true heart of worship. “Living Hope” marks Wickham’s first song from his forthcoming collection of new music expected to release later this year.

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Bethel Music’s Steffany Gretzinger's “Possessing Masterwork” Blackout to Release Tomorrow

March 29, 2018

Sold-out Celebration of Blackout

Available to Live Stream Tonight

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 29, 2018) – Bethel Music’s Steffany Gretzinger will unveil her sophomore album, Blackout, tomorrow to critical acclaim. With songs for the “in-between moments in life” that often shape us, Blackout heralds the message that even when circumstances bend towards chaos, light that shines from the inside out cannot be dimmed.

To celebrate Blackout, Bethel Music is holding a sold-out album release celebration at Cascade Theatre in Gretzinger's hometown of Redding, CA. Gretzinger will perform songs off the new project. For those unable to attend, the event will be available to live stream on Mar. 29 at 8:00pm PST at https://bethelmusic.com/blackout/.

What critics are saying about Blackout...

“Blackout is a possessing masterwork, a career achievement if she decided for some reason to walk away tomorrow—5/5 Stars!” - CCM Magazine

"Every song is completely anointed, Spirit-led and emotionally captivating. Steffany’s powerful and gorgeous vocals keep me hanging on every word she sings."

- New Release Today

“With powerful, engaging vocals, and catchy pop melodies, Blackout is a worshipful not-to-be-missed album of 2018.” - JesusFreakHideout.com

“Her new songs testify to the fact that God moves in living color and walks hand-in-hand with us through the dark.” - Homelife Magazine

"...it's personal with equal portions of emotions and intelligence." - Hallels

"With intriguing musical arrangements and encouraging lyrics, listeners are sure to find a song that inspires their Christian walk and bring them closer to the Savior." - Today's Christian Entertainment

Blackout is available for pre-order here.

Get Connected with Steffany Gretzinger:

Website: https://bethelmusic.com/artists/steffany-gretzinger/

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

Instagram: @SteffanyDawn

Twitter: @SteffGretz

About Bethel Music:

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.bethel.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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Multi-Platinum Selling MercyMe’s “The Imagine Nation Tour” With Tenth Avenue North Unveiled For 20+ Markets This Fall

March 26, 2018

Tickets Available Now For Beloved Line-Up

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 26, 2018) – 5X GRAMMY® nominated MercyMe’s “The Imagine Nation Tour” with longtime friends Tenth Avenue North will trek over 20 cities nationwide beginning in Oct. of 2018. Indianapolis, New Orleans, San Antonio and more are on the docket for the two-month run.

The award-winning groups will bring a bevy of fan-favorite songs. MercyMe promises performances of many found on their newest music release, I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe, including “I Can Only Imagine,” “Greater” and “Shake” along with their most recent No. 1, “Even If.” Tenth Avenue North will share songs from their latest album Followers including “I Have This Hope” and “Control” along with the hits “By Your Side,” “Worn” and more.

“The Imagine Nation Tour” will be a reprise of the fan-garnering line-up which made sold out visits this winter. Among them, a sold-out stop at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium.

"I Can Only Imagine" (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions), a true story based on the life of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song, shattered pre-weekend tracking expectations to become No. 3 at the box-office two weekends in a row. The film is currently the No. 1 faith-based movie of 2018. The highly anticipated film stars Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins, J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Priscilla Shirer, Cloris Leachman and more.

Tickets are available now for “The Imagine Nation Tour." Visit www.MercyMe.org for the latest.

"The Imagine Nation Tour"

* all dates subject to change.

10/4 Indianapolis, IN

10/5 Milwaukee, WI

10/6 Bourbonnais, IL

10/7 Ypsilanti, MI

10/11 Jackson, MS

10/12 New Orleans, LA

10/13 Tyler, TX

10/14 San Antonio, TX

10/19 Salisbury, MD

10/20 Charlottesville, VA

10/21 Charleston, WV

10/26 Independence, MO

10/27 Wichita, KS

10/28 N Little Rock, AR

11/1 Newark, DE

11/2 Utica, NY

11/3 Portland, ME

11/4 Bangor, ME

11/9 Greenville, SC

11/10 Greensboro, NC

11/11 Johnson City, TN

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, 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, the RIAA Certified Gold Welcome To The New, garnered two GRAMMY® nods and four radio hits. LIFER, their latest chart-topping, GMA Dove Award winning and GRAMMY® nominated album, includes the RIAA certified gold, GRAMMY® nominated smash hit "Even If” which dominated the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1.

It continues to be a landmark year for the current GMA Dove Award titled “Artist Of The Year.” A major motion picture based on the life of frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song "I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father opened at a remarkable No. 3 at the box office on Mar. 16, 2018 (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions). Carrying the same name, Millard’s first memoir released last month. I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe is available now.

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Passion’s No. 1 Album Whole Heart Now Available on CD

March 23, 2018

***Praise for* Whole Heart *Continues to Pour In***

Passion to Take Worship Nights to Pittsburgh, Jackson and Houston

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2018) — Physical copies of Passion’s latest chart-topping album, Whole Heart are now available nationwide with newly added live versions of the hit songs "Reckless Love" and "All My Hope." Since releasing digitally one month prior, the album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart, making Whole Heart the ninth release from Passion to do so. The album also claimed the No. 5 spot on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart and No. 8 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart, hitting within the top 40 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.

Receiving widespread praise from critics since its digital release, the accolades for Whole Heart continue to pour in, with CCM magazine describing the collection as “fresh congregational songs centered on the gospel and God’s character.” ChurchM.ag says this about Passion’s latest, “Having heard…Whole Heart, I definitely see why so many attend (Passion Conference). Their music is fantastic. Their energy is high. His presence is palpable.” Worship Musician adds on with thoughts on “Hallelujah Our God Reigns,” a favorite off of the album, calling its chorus “infectious and could definitely find its place in your regular Sunday set-list.”

Prior to the CD release of Whole Heart, Passion released a second live video of the song "Almighty God," featured on the record . The live video gives a window into the powerful worship experience of Passion Conference 2018.

Pittsburgh, Jackson and Houston will host the latest round of “Passion Worship Nights” featuring Passion and Louie Giglio who will be joined by Levi Lusko. April’s “Passion Worship Nights” will feature music from Whole Heart, the newest collection of music from Passion 2018.

Passion Worship Nights:

April 17

Pittsburgh, PA

Amplify Church

April 19

Jackson, MS

Pinelake Church

April 20

Houston, TX

Houston’s First Baptist Church

Ticket information at www.passionmusic.com/tourdates

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 nine 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. Their latest, Whole Heart, is available now.

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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Devoted Album Preachers Releases Today With Rich Serenades Of Singer, Songwriter Harvest

March 23, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2018) – Atlanta-based singer, songwriter Harvest is unveiling Preachers (GoForth Sounds, Heritage Music) today. The self-taught pianist delivers a bold collection of nine songs that bypass the need for louder, bigger and technical. With piano and string orchestration by The Brilliance along with the drive and passion of producer, Daniel Bashta, this album invokes a raw, yet reverent response that deconstructs surface level worship. Mixed by GRAMMY® award winner, engineer Darrell Thorp, every song is a sermon that invades the heart.

“The vision for this album is that God is raising up preachers from all over the earth – from mothers and doctors to school children and athletes,” she explains. “God has let this gift come out of me, and the more I’ve been obedient to His promptings, the more doors that have opened. It’s been amazing to experience, and I can’t wait to see what else He has in store.”

At the age of 16, Harvest thought she would be a preacher. The more she performed, the more she began seeing music and songwriting as instruments in and of themselves to do what she longed to do – that is, to preach. With her dark, metallic voice set against the soothing sound of strings, Harvest creates simple, haunting melodies that hit the heart and remain there found on songs including “Anchor,” “There Is A Peace,” “Pursuit” and more.

Preachers marks Harvest’s debut with Heritage Music, and the continuation of a fruitful, though unexpected journey.

Experience Preachers here.

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TobyMac Premieres New Music Video for “I just need U.” on Amazon Music

March 23, 2018

18 Arenas Sold-Out For Headlining Jaunt On “HITS DEEP Tour” 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 23, 2018) – Starting today, TobyMac’s bold music video for the knockout hit “I just need U.” is available to stream exclusively for 48-hours, only on Amazon Music. The seven-time GRAMMY® winner reunited with director Eric Welch (Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Mandisa) for the panoramic video filmed in the scenic Southern California desert. "I just need U.” is also available to stream on Amazon Music Unlimited, the on-demand full catalog music streaming service which offers a free 30-day trial for all new customers.

"I loved making the music video to 'I just need U.,'" shares TobyMac. "This song is so personal and real for me. Letting go of strongholds and turning back is never easy and this storyline captured that tension. Add to that a classic convertible, wolves, things blowing up into flames... it made for some real 'do not try this at home' moments. I love when imagery to a song takes people on a journey."

“I just need U.” is proving to be a soaring hit with a quick rise up the radio charts. The track is No. 1 at Hot AC, No. 2 at Christian Airplay, No. 3 at AC Indictor and No. 7 at AC Monitored following it’s late January release to radio. The early smash marked the multi-platinum selling artist's first debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs Chart.

TobyMac just wrapped a headlining tour selling out arenas in 18 markets including cities like Sacramento, St. Louis, Phoenix, Denver, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis and San Antonio. Portland's Moda Center was filled with over 11,000 during the tour stop making it the largest Christian show to ever play the arena. Helmed by TobyMac, the “HITS DEEP Tour” featured a blockbuster lineup including Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. The 2018 "HITS DEEP Tour" was a partnership with K-LOVE, Air1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry.

“The ‘HITS DEEP Tour’ 2018 had a little bit of everything...depth, passion, laughter, community, and purpose,” he adds. “Disa, Gokey, Ryan Stevenson, Finding Favour and rookie Aaron Cole all delivered on stage every night. Backstage felt like family from day one until the last show from crew to staff to drivers and bands! I’ve always wanted everyone to feel invited into my music as well as our shows. And playing the big arenas downtown city to city tears down walls and makes everyone feel welcome! Our partners AE, K-LOVE & Air1 and FH (KTIS & JoyFM) helped us to pack arenas with diverse listeners of all demographics!!”

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.

Get Connected With TobyMac

Website // www.tobymac.com

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“Killing Kryptonite Tour” Launches In June With John Bevere And Bethel Music

March 23, 2018

Tickets Are On Sale Now For New Orleans, Atlanta, Boston And New York City Among Other Stops

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 22, 2018) – Pairing a freedom & strength infused message from best-selling author John Bevere and powerful worship ushered by Bethel Music, the “Killing Kryptonite Tour” will begin in June visiting New Orleans, Atlanta, Boston and New York among other markets. The tour carries the namesake of Bevere’s USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller about his own story, revealing key biblical truths that moved him from a life of struggle to a life of breakthrough.

“I am particularly excited about this tour combining Bethel Music with the message of 'Killing Kryptonite,'" shares Bevere. "I’m so keenly aware of the tremendous gifting on the Bethel Music Team to lead people into the presence of God. In His presence our hearts will be prepared for this life changing prophetic word. Of all the messages God has had me speak to His church over the past thirty years, this one has to be the most impacting. We have seen more people come to know Jesus and begin their journey of discipleship through this message than any other I’ve preached. I see many coming out of these nights with a new level of relationship with God and an authority and power in the Spirit they’ve never known before. I believe many will be saved, healed and set free by the power of the Holy Spirit. I look forward to seeing you there."

The vision for the tour is to invite concertgoers to experience truth and powerful transformation through music and teaching. Tickets for the “Killling Kryptonite Tour” are available now, ranging from $20-$55. To purchase or for more information, click here.

“Killing Kryptonite Tour”

*All dates subject to change.

6.4 New Orleans, LA

6.5 Atlanta, GA

6.7 Memphis, TN

6.8 Lexington, KY

6.9 Peoria, IL

6.11 Kalamazoo, MI

6.12 Cincinnati, OH

6.14 Boston, MA

6.15 New York, NY

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About John Bevere:

John Bevere and his wife, Lisa, are the founders of Messenger International—a ministry committed to developing uncompromising followers of Christ who transform our world. A minister and best-selling author, John has authored twenty titles that have been translated into over 100 languages. When he’s home in Colorado, John tries to convince Lisa to take up golf and spends time with his four sons, daughter-in-law, and grandbabies.

Get Connected to John Bevere:

Website: www.johnbevere.com

Facebook: @johnbevere.page

Instagram: @johnbevere

Twitter: @johnbevere

About Bethel Music:

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.bethel.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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Cory Asbury’s Chart Topping Reckless Love Brings Forth Top Single

March 21, 2018

“Reckless Love” Quickly Climbs Charts

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 21, 2018) – Cory Asbury’s No. 1 album Reckless Love is continuing to invigorate listeners. The title track just took top honors on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart adding to his 10 song collection which debuted atop Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart upon its release in late January. Radio audiences are resounding; “Reckless Love” is currently No. 5 at Christian Airplay, No. 8 at AC Indicator and No. 11 on both the AC Monitored and CHR Indicator Charts. Asbury will perform the song CBN heralds as the “worship song sweeping the globe” on The 700 Club on Good Friday, Mar. 30 (check here for your local listing).

Reckless Love 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. To experience Bethel Music on tour, stay tuned to Bethel Music Online.

To experience Reckless Love, click here.

About Cory Asbury:

Asbury joined Bethel Music three years ago and was featured on the collective’s Have it All album. 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.” In January of 2018, Asbury released Reckless Love which topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart. The title track also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs Chart, and is continuing to make an impact at radio. Asbury serves as the Worship Pastor at the Radiant Church in Michigan where he and his wife Anna have a family of three.

Get Connected With Cory Asbury

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Twitter // www.twitter.com/coryasbury

Instagram // www.instagram.com/coryasbury

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I Can Only Imagine Hits High Note As No. 1 New Indie Film & Breaks Into Top 3 Overall At The Box Office -Highest Roadside Attractions Opening Ever-

March 20, 2018

Movie Version Of Hit Song Available Now On I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe Collection

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 19, 2018) – I Can Only Imagine (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions), the movie based on the life of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song after the loss of his father to cancer, shattered pre-weekend tracking expectations to become No. 3 at the box-office this weekend and the No. 1 faith-based movie of 2018. The film took in an estimated $17,064,640 for a per-screen average of $10,475 from 1,629 locations in North America.

In support of the motion picture, MercyMe unveiled I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe, a 13 piece collection of their most beloved songs alongside a special version of the monumental hit “I Can Only Imagine (The Movie Session).” The album is available for streaming and download on all digital outlets including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes and Amazon. With the success of the movie, there is reinvigorated demand for the original version of “I Can Only Imagine” too. The best of album and double-platinum selling track has seen an increase in streams and sales, recently hitting No. 4 on the Overall Albums iTunes Chart and No. 7 on the Overall Singles iTunes Chart.

The 5X GRAMMY® nominated band will continue the “MercyMe LIVE” Tour with Tenth Avenue North and special guest Tim Timmons throughout April with stops in Omaha, Tulsa, Minneapolis and more. The three month tour has been trekking the East Coast including a sold-out stop at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium where Dennis Quaid and the Sharks made a surprise appearance and Music Row heralded their performance as “triumphant."

MercyMe will reprise the line-up with longtime friends Tenth Avenue North for “The Imagine Nation Tour” this fall with 20+ markets on the docket. Pre-sale for “The Imagine Nation Tour” begins tomorrow, Mar. 20. Visit www.MercyMe.org for the latest.

About MercyMe

It continues to be a landmark year for the current GMA Dove Award titled “Artist Of The Year.” A major motion picture based on the life of frontman Bart Millard who wrote the mega-hit song "I Can Only Imagine” after the loss of his father to cancer opened at a remarkable No. 3 at the box office on Mar. 16, 2018 (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions). Carrying the same name, Millard’s first memoir released last month. I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe is available now.

Get Connected With MercyMe

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www.facebook.com/mercyme

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www.youtube.com/user/mercymevideo

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Citizen Way Makes A Splash With New Song “WaveWalker” Featuring MercyMe’s Bart Millard

March 16, 2018

Trio Uniting With Unspoken For “The Breakthrough Tour” In April

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 16, 2018) - The pop-driven “WaveWalker” from Citizen Way was unveiled today featuring the vocals of Bart Millard, frontman for the multi-platinum selling band MercyMe. #WaveWalker was announced initially to fans through social media and follows Citizen Way’s fan and radio favorites “Bulletproof,” “Should’ve Been Me,” "How Sweet The Sound" and "When I'm With You."

"This song is all about taking a step of faith and following Jesus wherever he leads," shares Citizen Way’s Ben Calhoun. “I know in my life, our life as a band, and our ministry, we have been through a lot. We also know what our world is going through. We also know that Jesus is the remedy, and that is what we are writing about.”

“The Breakthrough Tour” will find Citizen Way joining forces with Unspoken this April hitting markets in Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina and more. For the latest information, stay tuned to www.citizen-way.com.

"WaveWalker" is available at Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Google Play.

About Citizen Way

Citizen Way broke through the music scene in 2013 with their powerful debut album Love Is The Evidence. The band quickly drew in a devoted fan base as their impactful hits "Bulletproof," “Should’ve Been Me” and "How Sweet The Sound" took Christian radio by storm. The band continues to make an impact both on and off the air as they've toured the country alongside acts like MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Mandisa and more. Their 2016 release 2.0 is available now.

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Atlantic Records/Hear It Loud Announce Signing of Skillet's Jen Ledger to Solo Endeavor

March 16, 2018

***Debut EP* LEDGER *set to Release April 13***

LEDGER to open"joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour"

this spring alongside Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY

Nashville, Tenn. (March 16, 2018) - Jen Ledger, drummer and vocalist of multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated rock band Skillet is signing with Atlantic Records and Hear It Loud, the imprint encompassing the creative team of Skillet’s John & Korey Cooper and longtime manager, Zachary Kelm. Billboard exclusively announced the news yesterday.

"From when I started working with Skillet 10 years ago, I was immediately impressed with how vibrant and talented Jen Ledger is," Pete Ganbarg, President, A&R, Atlantic Records shared with Billboard. "Her voice is so unique - and has become such an identifiable part of Skillet's sound - that we've waited for most of the past decade for the moment when she would finally be ready to release her own music. What she's been working on with John and Korey Cooper, as well as with Seth Mosley and others, shows that the wait has definitely been worth it."

Her self-titled debut EP, LEDGER is set to release April 13. Beloved by fans with an engaged social media following, Ledger's unique vocals and powerful stage presence have given her a distinct role in Skillet since joining the band when she was just 18. The UK native has been working ardently on her songwriting in preparation for her solo launch, collaborating with Skillet's John and Korey Cooper, Mia Fieldes, Riley Friesen as well as GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter and producer Seth Mosley who, together with Korey Cooper, produced the six song project.

"It’s so surreal that I will be releasing my first EP in just a few weeks!," said Ledger. "The writing and recording process with Korey Cooper, John Cooper, Seth Mosley and many others has been so much fun and I’ve loved every second of it! Learning, growing, and creating with these ridiculously talented people has been one of the most rewarding seasons of my life. We’ve created something fresh that feels unique to me. I can’t wait to share these songs with everyone; it feels like I’m getting to share a new side of myself!"

"It’s going to be crazy to step out from behind the drums and do my own show without the rest of Skillet around me," she continues, "but it’s a challenge I’m excited about. I’m so thankful to Atlantic and the Hear It Loud crew for fully supporting me and helping me launch this new chapter!"

"Skillet fans are going to flip when they hear LEDGER. This is what they’ve been asking for for a long time," said Skillet front man, John Cooper. "Jen has come into her own as a singer, songwriter, and as a front person. We took our time making sure we were releasing the best project we could. The time has finally come and we cannot wait for fans to hear it!"

LEDGER Track Listing:

1. Not Dead Yet

2. Warrior

3. Bold

4. Foreigner

5. Ruins

6. Iconic

About LEDGER:

With an engaged and ever-growing social media presence, the latest signee for Atlantic Records and Hear It Loud is set to debut her solo endeavor, LEDGER, on April 13.

Get Connected with LEDGER:

Website: LEDGERband.com

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

Instagram: @jenledger

Twitter: @jenledger

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Revived American Idol Launches Icon Series with Mandisa Correlating with Show's Season Premiere on ABC

March 12, 2018

Nashville Tenn. (Mar. 12, 2018) – American Idol made its awaited return to TVs across America last night at 8pm ET, premiering on ABC. Correlating with the start of the season, the seminal show launched its Icon Series, highlighting GRAMMY® winner Mandisa. The beloved season 5 finalist discussed her journey after American Idol, both her musical career as well as her personal life. The series will continue to air throughout this season of American Idol, highlighting select Idol alumni and their achievements since appearing on the show.

Mandisa is currently on the “HITS DEEP Tour,” featuring a blockbuster lineup including TobyMac, Danny Gokey, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. The 2018 "HITS DEEP Tour" is a partnership with K-LOVE, Air1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry, and will wrap in mid-March after sold out stops in Los Angeles, Denver, Minneapolis, Omaha, Phoenix and more. For all ticket information, visit www.mandisaofficial.com.

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About Mandisa:

With more than 1.6 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 RIAA Certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger" on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA). “Stronger” became an anthem, creating opportunities such as welcoming the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts and an invitation to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her 2013 GRAMMY® award-winning album Overcomer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album’s title track proved to be a smash at radio and earned the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa debuted her latest chart-topping album Out Of The Dark alongside sharing the moving story of her fight with depression for the very first time on GMA. The newest 15 track collection which includes notables such as "Unfinished" and "Bleed The Same (feat. TobyMac, Kirk Franklin)" is available now.

Get Connected with Mandisa:

Website // www.mandisaofficial.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/mandisaofficial

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Facebook // www.facebook.com/mandisaofficial

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“Broken Prayers” Proves To Be Breakthrough Debut For Riley Clemmons Single Resonates With Radio Alongside Over Two Million Streams And Views

March 9, 2018

Vulnerable Piano Version Of Hit Released

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2018) – “Broken Prayers,” the breakthrough hit from Riley Clemmons, is making its mark, with the track topping over a million streams, and its accompanying music video breaking a million+ plus YouTube views. The Nashville-based singer, songwriter’s first single skyrocketed at radio with 38 stations adding the track out of the box. "Broken Prayers" is currently reaching over 3 million each week through 60 radio stations playing the song. The support has earned the single placement in the top 15 on the CHR charts and in the top 20 on the AC Indicator, AC Monitored and Christian Airplay charts.

“Broken Prayers” was born out of the intersection of frustration, longing and hard work as the 18-year-old literally pulled the song from the pages of her journal. Clemmons collaborated with writers Emily Weisband (Camila Cabello), Josh Kerr (Kelsea Ballerini) and more for the song. A piano version of the song is available on all streaming and digital platform, along with a piano version of the music video.

Noting her future in the market, The Recording Academy’s Nashville Chapter invited Clemmons to share in their “Member Mix” alongside Joseph Habedank, Matt Maher and CeCe Winans last week. Clemmons signed to Capitol CMG in late 2017, releasing her first single in early 2018.

Clemmons will join friends and collaborators Social Club Misfits for a run of dates this spring. For the latest, stay tuned to www.RileyClemmons.com.

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” skyrocketed at radio upon its release in early 2018. The music video earned over a million views on YouTube in less than two months with Clemmons’ streams also surpassing a million. Kindness is interwoven throughout Clemmons’ music and message. The theme arises from a young girl navigating the pressures of acceptance that inundates throughout school hallways and the constant changing territory of social media. The Nashville native began writing at the age of 13 while maintaining the full-time demands of being a student. Fast forward five years, you find a seasoned 18 year-old songstress who has collaborated with some of the most talked about writers on Music Row like Emily Weisband, Josh Kerr and more.

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Bethel Music’s Steffany Gretzinger to Release Deeply Vulnerable Blackout on March 30th

March 9, 2018

Anticipated sophomore album finds Gretzinger leaning in as a songwriter in midst of self-discovery

Available for pre-order now

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 9, 2018) – Blackout, the newest album from Bethel Music’s Steffany Gretzinger, is set to release on March 30. Known for leading thousands in corporate worship with powerful vocals, Gretzinger's latest project sheds light on her vulnerable, less-visible side. With songs for the “in-between moments in life” that often shape us, Blackout heralds the message that even when circumstances bend towards chaos, light that shines from the inside out cannot be dimmed.

“It’s about being able to joyfully dance as tears stream down your face, knowing that life comes through learning to grieve and celebrate at the same time,” said Gretzinger.

The title track was born out of a place of self-discovery for Gretzinger. Navigating, each moment as choice to be vulnerable and present, “Blackout” gives an image to the light that penetrates the dark.

“You can’t turn out a light shining from the inside. We’re living in a blackout. The day is dark, but the light shines the brightest in the darkness. If there was ever a time for us to shine, it’s now. If we’re really going to be The Light Of The World, we have to know who we are in God," shared Gretzinger. "It is possible to learn to dance while the tears stream down our faces, to stay connected to the One who made us. If we understand that we are made of light, then we can’t be threatened with darkness.”

Blackout is now available for pre-order here.

Get Connected with Steffany Gretzinger:

Website: https://bethelmusic.com/artists/steffany-gretzinger/

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

Instagram: @SteffanyDawn

Twitter: @SteffGretz

About Bethel Music:

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.bethel.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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Whole Heart Finds Passion Once Again at No. 1

March 6, 2018

Thousands joined to celebrate release of Whole Heart

Nashville, Tenn. (Mar. 06, 2018) — Passion’s latest, Whole Heart (Feb. 23), finds them once again on top. Debuting at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart, Whole Heart is now the ninth release from Passion to do so. The album also claimed the No. 5 spot on Billboard’s Digital Albums Chart and No. 8 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart, hitting within the top 40 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.

Thousands joined Passion both in person and online for an album release celebration this past weekend. The event streamed live on passionmusic.com from Passion City Church in Atlanta, GA. Whether attendees could participate in person or through livestream, they were invited to join in a special evening of worship led by Passion (helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone) and more to celebrate Whole Heart.

Available Feb. 23 on all digital music platforms, Whole Heart will release physically on Mar. 23, and will include new live versions of the hit songs "Reckless Love" and "All My Hope." Recorded live with the backdrop of three sold-out arenas, Atlanta’s Philips Arena, Infinite Energy Center and Washington D.C.’s The Anthem, 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.

To purchase or stream Whole Heart, click here.

About Passion:

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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