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Josh Turner Exclusively Premieres Live Performance Video of “I Saw The Light” on Parade.com

October 5, 2018

I Serve A Savior Available for Pre-Order with Two Instant Great Tracks Ahead of Oct. 26 Release

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2018) –Multi-platinum-selling country star Josh Turner exclusively premiered the live performance video for “I Saw The Light” on parade.com yesterday. The track, featured on his highly anticipated album, I Serve A Savior, boasts Turner's rich, distinctive baritone. With an inventive arrangement, the South Carolina native makes the well-known hymn uniquely his own.

Filmed live at Gaither Studios, Turner's performance of "I Saw The Light" can be found on the complimenting 90-minute live performance DVD set to release in addition to the 12-track studio project. The DVD will feature a special interview of Turner with gospel legend Bill Gaither, a performance by the Turner family and more. The DVD will also be edited to air as a one-hour television special hosted by Bill Gaither and will air this fall on numerous networks across the U.S. and Canada.

“This is a Hank Williams song that I’ve always loved and I’m proud to have it on this record,” Turner exclusively shared with Parade.com. “I hope fans love the new arrangement of it!”

I Serve A Savior is now available for pre-order with two instant grat tracks ahead of its Oct. 26 unveiling. Turner has now released two songs from the anticipated project, "I Serve A Savior" and his latest "I Saw The Light," featuring gospel's Sonya Isaacs. Adding a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career, the faith-based collection includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.”

Check out Josh’s Gospel Greats playlist here. To pre-order Josh Turner's I Serve A Savior, click here.

About Josh Turner:

With his rich, deep voice and distinctive style, MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his 2017 Billboard No. 1 release, Deep South, Turner has scored multiple GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Awards nominations and received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. As one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, Turner has sold more than 8 million units, topped more than 1.5 billion in global streaming and populated radio with such memorable hits as “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.”

With his newest project, I Serve A Savior, Turner adds an exciting new dimension to his already acclaimed career.

I Serve A Savior is a thoughtful gospel collection that finds Turner’s rich, distinctive baritone paired with timeless classics including “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “Great Is Your Faithfulness,” as well as introducing originals including the title track, “I Serve A Savior,” and “The River (of Happiness),” written by his wife, Jennifer, and their eldest son, Hampton.

Turner is a disciple of traditional country music, a mentor to up-and-coming artists, and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. Turner has been an Opry member for over 10 years and he recently reveled in his 150th performance on the famed Opry circle.

The Hannah, S.C. native has been songwriting and performing since he was a child, and in support of music education, he created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, Turner had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.

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New York Times Bestselling Author Brian Kilmeade To Release Paperback Of Latest Bestseller, ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS, On Oct. 23

October 4, 2018

Unreleased Afterword Delves Into Jackson’s Impact On U.S. Presidents

FOX & Friends and National Radio Host Kilmeade To Visit Florida, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri And More

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2018) – Brian Kilmeade’s latest bestseller ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS (Sentinel/Penguin), written with Don Yeager, will release to paperback on Oct. 23. In a brand-new afterword, Kilmeade reflects on the ripples of Jackson’s leadership that were later seen through presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman and more.

Known for taking readers into the front lines of some of the most untold yet vital stories in American History, Kilmeade and Yeager’s latest in the popular series resonated with audiences staying on the New York Times bestseller list for 14 weeks.

ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS returns readers to a pivotal yet surprising battle during the War of 1812, helmed by General Andrew Jackson, a formidable military leader with a grudge against the British and a heart for the common man. He bridged the divided inhabitants of New Orleans, including Frenchmen, Native Americans, freed slaves, pirates and Kentucky woodsman. Under the emergence of his leadership, the United States defied the greater odds winning an unfathomable victory that saved America’s independence for the second time.

Kilmeade will make stops in Tampa, Norfolk, Nashville, St. Louis, Grand Rapids and more in support of ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS. For more tour information, visit www.BrianKilmeade.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: BRIAN KILMEADE and DON YAEGER are the coauthors of GEORGE WASHINGTON’S THE SECRET SIX, THOMAS JEFFERSON AND THE TRIPOLI PIRATES and ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS spending a combined 54 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list with over 2 million books sold. Kilmeade cohosts Fox News Channel’s morning show FOX & Friends and hosts the daily national radio show “The Brian Kilmeade Show.” Yaeger has written or co-written over twenty-four books. For more information, please visit www.briankilmeade.com.

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Praise for ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS:

“A lively narrative”

-HistoryNet

"Riveting history that reads like a stay-up-all-night thriller. Don't miss this book!"

-Brad Thor, author of Use of Force

"A tale as improbable as it is spellbinding, told with deft touch and insightful clarity. Brian Kilmeade has done it again."

-General Stanley McChrystal (U.S. Army, Retired), author of Team of Teams

"The scholarship is impeccable, the topic immensely important, the story masterfully crafted. This little gem of a book belongs on the bookshelf of every history buff. What a triumph!"

-Jay Winik, author of April 1865 and 1944

"A wild, page-turning history of one of America's most fascinating battles."

-Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The President's Shadow

"Brian Kilmeade, who has a gift for narrative and an intuitive feel for great stories, has written an exciting account of New Orleans and how that battle changed America down the decades."

-Jon Meacham, author of Thomas Jefferson, American Lion, Destiny and Power, and Franklin and Winston.

"A riveting introduction to one of the seminal battles in U.S. History. The War of 1812 folk legend of Old Hickory rides high on his horse again in this engrossing overview for readers of all ages. Highly recommended!"

-Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Rice University and author of Rightful Heritage

"Kilmeade shows how the patriotism of Jackson and his generation made America great in the first place. A terrific read."

-Jane Hampton Cook, presidential historian and author of The Burning of the White House

"The reader gets an inkling of the grit that made America great."

-Erik Prince, author of Civilian Warriors

"Counting Every Blessing" Sets New Career Precedent for Rend Collective

October 4, 2018

Rend Collective Continues International "Good News Tour"

Announcing New Fall Dates in U.S.

with Special Guest Cody Carnes

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2018) - Rend Collective's hit single, "Counting Every Blessing" has set a new career precedent for the Irish celebration band. No. 4 and climbing at Christian Airplay, the track is Rend Collective's highest charting radio single spending nine consecutive weeks in the Top 10, reaching over 7.9 million listeners. Adding to the momentum, the songs music video has gained over 1.5 million views on YouTube, with over 15.5 million streams topping 124 thousand units in global track consumption.

The anthem is featured on the band's latest, Good News, and Good News: Deluxe Edition which released on Aug. 24 with six alternative live tracks in addition to the 15 original tracks from the group's critically acclaimed Good News, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart. The six new recordings include live acoustic sessions of "Nailed To The Cross," "Rescuer (Good News)" and current radio favorite "Counting Every Blessing," as well as three live performances from the band's sold-out hometown show in Belfast, Ireland.

Rend is currently headlining their international "Good News Tour," and recently announced new U.S. dates this fall with special guest Cody Carnes in select cities. Kicking off on Oct. 17, the tour will hit 20 markets throughout the country. For tickets and additional information visit https://rendcollective.com/pages/tour.

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. The critically acclaimed Good News released in 2017, followed by Good News: Deluxe Edition (2018), now available everywhere.

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Multi-Platinum Selling TobyMac Drops Personal Single "Scars" Ahead Of The Elements

October 3, 2018

Pre-Order Available Now For Oct. 12 Release

7X GRAMMY® Winner Celebrates Sixth Consecutive RIAA Gold Certification Preceding New Album

TobyMac with DJ Maj, Dave "D-Dub" Wyatt and Brian "B." Haley of the DiverseCity Band. Credit: Trent Nicholson

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 3, 2018) – Two weeks before TobyMac's The Elements hits, the 7X GRAMMY® winner is unveiling the newest single “Scars,” a track that is admittedly close to the artist. Processing life as a believer, husband, father and artist fueled the cultivation of his upcoming album, available Oct. 12. Pre-order for The Elements is available now, with an instant gratis of “Scars."

TobyMac was honored with the RIAA certification for his sixth solo gold record - the GRAMMY® winning THIS IS NOT A TEST - in his hometown of Nashville. The honor comes two weeks before the multi-platinum selling artist drops The Elements, his first new album in three years.

TobyMac with Capitol CMG's Steve Blair, Brad O’Donnell, Hudson Plachy, David Sylvester and Peter York.Credit: Trent Nicholson — TobyMac with Capitol CMG's Steve Blair, Brad O’Donnell, Hudson Plachy, David Sylvester and Peter York.
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The Elements boasts TobyMac’s biggest song in six years, “I just need U.” along with the current radio favorite “Everything” which is currently No. 3 at Hot AC, No. 9 at AC Indicator, No. 8 at Christian Airplay and No. 12 at AC Monitored.

To pre-order, The Elements click here. For the latest touring information, including his upcoming “TobyMac & DiverseCity Band: The Theatre Tour” along with the 2019 arena-filled “HITS DEEP Tour,” visit www.TobyMac.com.

About TobyMac:

With more than 5 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His most recent RIAA Certified Gold 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 of his six studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third ever Christian album to do so. The Elements, his awaited newest collection of music, will release on Oct. 12 boasting "Everything" alongside the chart-topper "I just need U."

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Artist Manager And Restore Haiti Founder Philip Peters Honored With Anderson University’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award

October 2, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2018) – Philip Peters of True Artist Management, founder of Restore Haiti and a 2002 graduate of Anderson University received the school’s Distinguished Young Alumni Award distinction late last week. The honor comes post nearly two decades in the music industry alongside his development of Restore Haiti, an organization that feeds, educates and provides medical care for over 1,000 students in the country of Haiti. Anderson University has a history of being the roots to those in the music industry whose alumni include Bill and Gloria Gaither, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sandi Patty, Sidewalk Prophets and the 2018 Music Alum Award winner, Jon Mclaughlin.

“Being back on campus at Anderson reminded me how much I loved getting my education from a school that valued serving others," shares Peters. "I’m honored by this award and hope that it furthers Restore Haiti to a greater partnership with students, staff, and alumni.”

Restore Haiti’s inception dates back to 2005, five years before the devastating earthquake riddled the region. The work of nutrition, educating and providing medical care to children marginalized in Haiti has continued to grow throughout its 13 years. Restore Haiti directly employs over 50 Haitians to serve the over 1,000 students in three communities. In addition to the child sponsorship program, Restore Haiti entails disaster relief providing water and re-establishing agriculture for local farms, producing supplies and tuition for 60 schools as well as drilling wells for clean water in communities and prepares students for universities and trade schools to help provide a culture to go from poverty to provision. Peters hopes to continue the growth of Restore Haiti through more child sponsorships and partner trips aiming to take people from poverty to a new life of employment.

Peters has served on the True Artist Management team for 16 years. His sojourn with the long-time artist management company dates back to 7X GRAMMY® winner TobyMac’s first solo record, Momentum, which has been followed by a string of RIAA Gold Certified albums. Peters continues to work with the multi-platinum selling artist who is now readying his first new record in three years, The Elements, out Oct. 12. In his position, Peters also works with GRAMMY® winner Mandisa, a working relationship that began following her journey on American Idol.

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A Fresh Voice in Country Music, Madeline McDonald Drops Debut Single, “Well Behaved Women”

September 28, 2018

Full Circle Music Announces Signing of Madeline McDonald to Publishing Deal

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2018) – Singer/songwriter Madeline McDonald released her debut single, "Well Behaved Women" today. Making a bold statement with her lyrics and spirited delivery, the talented newcomer celebrates the power of believing in yourself and encourages others to courageously do the same.

"I want people to hear this song and I want it to be a powerful revelation that they have every single thing they need to be what they want to be," said McDonald. "For some weird reason people think that there are 'life rules,' but there are no rules."

L to R: Christian Williams, Seth Mosley, Madeline McDonald, Stacey Willbur

Adding to the momentum, Full Circle Music (FCM) has announced the signing of McDonald to a worldwide publishing agreement. Helmed by GRAMMY® winner Seth Mosley, FCM sojourned with McDonald through the creation and production of her debut. "Today is an exciting day for us! Ever since we met Madeline, we knew instantly that she has the raw material to be a star," shares Mosley. "This song is a big step for her and I, as a husband and father of two girls, love the message of 'Well Behaved Women.'"

To celebrate the release of "Well Behaved Women," McDonald will be playing a show at Nashville's The Back Corner this coming Monday, Oct. 1. For tickets and more information, click here.

To listen to "Well Behaved Women," click here.

About Madeline McDonald:

Growing up in Houston, TX, Madeline McDonald performed in school theater productions and venues around town. It wasn't until her father gifted her with studio time for her 14th birthday that her dream of singing and performing songs started to become a reality. Since that experience, McDonald has been carving out her path as an artist and songwriter, allowing honesty and vulnerability to infiltrate her art, writing with some of Nashville's top writers including Seth Mosley, Marti Dodson, Ben Stennis, etc. McDonald's debut single “Well Behaved Women” is available now.

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Lysa TerKeurst and Levi Lusko Join Worship Artist Mack Brock and Emcee Shelene Bryan Uniting for Compassion LIVE’s “The Encounter Tour”

September 26, 2018

2019 Run To Visit Over A Dozen Cities Next February

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2018) – Compassion LIVE’s “The Encounter Tour” will unite New York Times Bestselling Author Lysa TerKeurst with pastor and bestselling author Levi Lusko alongside worship led by Mack Brock for a 13 date trek early next year. Speaker and author Shelene Bryan will helm the evening of authentic sharing aimed at ushering attendees into an encounter with God.

“I can’t wait to be on 'The Encounter Tour' in 2019," explains TerKeurst. "I’ll be sharing some deeply personal truths the Lord has been showing me in the midst of a really hard season. I’m already praying that you’ll leave feeling encouraged and more passionate about God’s Word than ever before!”

“The Encounter Tour” will take place throughout the month of February, traversing through Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas and more.

"I am truly expectant about what God is going to do through 'The Encounter Tour 2019," shares Lusko. "I believe God is going to show up in very powerful ways and anyone who comes will walk away victorious; free from the bonds that have been holding them back. This is an experience you won't want to miss."

“An Encounter with God changes everything," adds Brock. "I can’t wait for these nights so we can do just that… Encounter the presence of God in a new way, each night, that leaves us all completely changed.”

Tickets for “The Encounter Tour” go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on Sept. 28. For more information, go to www.compassionlive.com.

“The Encounter Tour”

* all dates subject to change.

2/7/19 Kokomo, IN Oakbrook Community Church TICKETS

2/9/19 Cincinnati, OH Landmark Church TICKETS

2/10/19 Chattanooga, TN City Church of Chattanooga TICKETS

2/12/19 Pittsburgh, PA Amplify Church TICKETS

2/13/19 Winterville, NC Reimage Church TICKETS

2/14/19 Morganton, NC Mount Home Baptist Church TICKETS

2/15/19 Powder Springs, GA Burnt Hickory Baptist Church TICKETS

2/16/19 Mobile, AL Life Church-Mobile TICKETS

2/19/19 Houston, TX Grace Community-Houston TICKETS

2/20/19 Stephenville, TX First Baptist Stephenville TICKETS

2/21/19 Austin, TX LifeAustin Church TICKETS

2/22/19 Texarkana, TX FBC Texarkana TICKETS

2/23/19 Fort Smith, AR East Side Baptist Church-Fort Smith, Safer Place Productions TICKETS

About Compassion LIVE:

Compassion LIVE, established in 2014 by Compassion International, provides the highest quality events for families to join together and grow with others in faith. Compassion LIVE partners with impact-making leaders, artists and communicators to produce life-changing events that share the message of faith and impact the church for children around the world. For more information, visit www. compassionlive.com.

Founded in 1952, 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 6,700 churches in 25 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to over 1.8 million babies, children and young adults. Compassion’s child sponsorship program has been validated through independent, empirical research. For more about the ministry, visit compassion.com or follow them on Twitter @compassion.

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TobyMac’s Popular “HITS DEEP Tour” To Hit 34 Arenas With 2019 Return

September 24, 2018

Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Ryan Stevenson, We Are Messengers And Aaron Cole To Join Bill

The Elements, Newest Album From Multi-Platinum Selling Artist, Releasing Oct. 12

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 24, 2018) – TobyMac’s popular “HITS DEEP Tour” will trek 37 stops nationwide in 2019 with Jeremy Camp, Jordan Feliz, Ryan Stevenson, We Are Messengers and Aaron Cole. The 7X GRAMMY® winner’s headlining jaunt is a partnership with K-LOVE, Air1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry. Among the stops are Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Atlanta’s Infinite Energy Arena, Hoffman Estates’ Sears Centre Arena, Newark’s Prudential Center and more.

2019 concertgoers will be treated to tracks from The Elements releasing on Oct. 12, marking the first new collection of music from the chart-topping artist in three years. The Elements boasts TobyMac’s biggest song in six years, “I just need U.” along with the current radio favorite “Everything.”

The 2018 “HITS DEEP Tour” sold out 18 arenas including Sacramento, St. Louis, Phoenix, Denver, Grand Rapids, Minneapolis and San Antonio, drawing 11,000 at Portland’s Moda Arena alone. It was noted as the highest grossing Christian tour of 2018.

This years tour will again feature the fan friendly 20% off First Weekend promotion. During the first weekend tickets are on sale fans can save 20% on ALL tickets by using the code word “INSIDER” when purchasing tickets online. This promotion begins at 10am 9/28/18 and runs through 11:59pm on 9/30.

For the latest information, stay tuned to www.TobyMac.com.

2019 “HITS DEEP Tour” Dates:

* all dates subject to change, please visit www.TobyMac.com for the latest information.

1/29/19 Alexandria, LA Rapides Parish Coliseum

1/31/19 Cypress, TX Berry Center

2/01/19 Cypress, TX Berry Center

2/02/19 Cedar Park, TX H-E-B Center at Cedar Park

2/07/19 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center

2/08/19 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

2/09/19 Louisville, KY Freedom Hall at Kentucky Exposition Center

2/10/19 Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse

2/14/19 Charleston, WV Charleston Coliseum

2/15/19 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena

2/16/19 Duluth, GA Infinite Energy Arena

2/17/19 Norfolk, VA Constant Center

2/21/19 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

2/22/19 Sunrise, FL BB&T Center

2/23/19 Estero, FL Germain Arena

2/24/19 Tampa, FL Amalie Arena

2/28/19 Toledo, OH The Huntington Center

3/01/19 Fairfax, VA EagleBank Arena

3/02/19 Fairfax, VA EagleBank Arena

3/03/19 Hershey, PA GIANT Center

3/08/19 Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre

3/09/19 Hoffman Estates, IL Sears Centre Arena

3/10/19 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena

3/14/19 North Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena

3/15/19 Grand Prairie, TX The Theatre at Grand Prairie

3/16/19 Grand Prairie, TX The Theatre at Grand Prairie

3/22/19 Dayton, OH Wright State University’s Nutter Center

3/23/19 Pittsburgh, PA Petersen Events Center

3/24/19 Newark, NJ Prudential Center

3/26/19 Wilkes-Barre, PA Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

3/27/19 Albany, NY Times Union Center

3/29/19 Philadelphia, PA Liacouras Center

3/30/19 Rochester, NY Blue Cross Arena

3/31/19 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center

4/05/19 Charlotte, NC Bojangles’ Coliseum

4/06/19 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at the BJCC

4/07/19 Jonesboro, AR First National Bank Arena

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About Awakening Events:

Awakening Events produces over 200 Contemporary Christian concerts and events nationwide in and is consistently ranked in Pollstar's "Worldwide - Top 50 Promoter" list each year, reaching as high as 9th in North America, and top 15 in the world. Awakening Events, based in Greenbrier, Arkansas is dedicated to all aspects of live Contemporary Christian music touring, including but not limited to, planning, logistics, creative, marketing and helping create the ultimate fan experience. For more info visit: www.AwakeningEvents.com

About Food For The Hungry:

Food For The Hungry seeks to end ALL forms of human poverty by going into the hard places and closely walking with the world’s most vulnerable people. Our view of poverty is holistic and complex. Our solutions are innovative and community-specific. We courageously seek out the overlooked and advocate for the underserved. We’re unrelenting and we do what others claim can’t be done. Through community-owned transformation we empower children, families and communities to invest in their own development. More than anything, we want to see people thrive. We are agents of change. We work, we feed, we teach, we love, but we know when it’s time to leave. We are ending poverty, together. www.FH.org

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Multi-Platinum-Selling Country Singer Josh Turner Realizes a Dream Come True with Forthcoming Album, I Serve A Savior Oct. 26

September 21, 2018

Live Performance DVD to Release with Portion to Air as Television Special Hosted by Gospel Legend Bill Gaither

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 21, 2018) –Multi-platinum-selling country singer Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior will release on Oct. 26, adding a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career. The faith-based collection includes hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits including “Me and God” and “Long Black Train.”

Baring faith and family in his forthcoming gospel project, Turner’s I Serve A Savior even includes a special song penned by his wife, Jennifer, and eldest son, Hampton, “The River (of Happiness).” The pair also sings on the track along with Turner’s three other boys. "It’s an uplifting song," said Turner. "And having Jennifer and the boys singing on it drives that home.”

I Serve A Savior is a landmark album from one of the pillars of the country music community. A dream come true for Turner, the gospel project is one that fans have been asking to hear for years. More than that, it reflects the heart of the artist and is a personal manifesto.

“My faith is the most important thing to me,” said Turner. “I want people to hear the sentiment and heart behind this record. I want them to feel the same inspiration that I felt. I want them to feel that and hopefully they’ll make these songs a part of their life.” Turner shares more on his inspiration and heart behind the project in the video below.

"Working on this project has definitely been a God-ordained blessing. I never would have thought I’d be doing this record this year, but God opened a door and I walked through it," shared Turner. "I’ve seen many seemingly impossible things take place during the making of this record and I’ve felt God’s anointing over it."

In addition to the 12-track project, Turner is set to release a 90-minute live performance DVD of the new faith-based collection, filmed at Gaither Studios. The DVD will include a special interview of Turner with gospel legend Bill Gaither. “Josh Turner is a gifted artist. We talked about his faith, his music, his wife and children, and about his gospel heritage he holds so dear,” expressed Gaither. “It is a joy to see a young man with so much talent using his gifts with purpose and excellence.” The anticipated DVD, which features a performance by the Turner family, will also be edited to air as a one-hour television special hosted by Bill Gaither. The special will air this fall on several networks across the U.S. and Canada.

I Serve A Savior Track Listing:

1. I Saw The Light (Featuring Sonya Isaacs)

2. I Pray My Way Out Of Trouble (Featuring Bobby Osborne)

3. Great Is Your Faithfulness

4. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

5. Without Him

6. I Serve A Savior

7. How Great Thou Art (Featuring Sonya Isaacs)

8. The River (of Happiness) Featuring the Turner family (Live From Gaither Studios)

9. Amazing Grace

10. Long Black Train (Live From Gaither Studios)

11. Doxology

12. Me And God (Live From Gaither Studios)

Check out Josh’s Gospel Greats playlist here. To pre-order Josh Turner's I Serve A Savior, click here.

About Josh Turner:

With his newest project, I Serve A Savior, Turner adds an exciting new dimension to his already acclaimed career.

Get Connected with Josh Turner:

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FOR GIRLS LIKE YOU Magazine Unveils New Cover Honoring Legacy of Founder, Wynter Pitts

September 21, 2018

Pitts’ Four Daughters and Special Guest Contributors Shine the Light of Her Dream in Sept/Oct Issue, Available Now

Nashville, TN ... (September 21, 2018) - A champion for mothers and daughters everywhere through her books and global speaking engagements, Wynter Pitts launched For Girls Like You as a quarterly print magazine for tween girls on a borrowed laptop in 2012. In no time, For Girls Like You amassed thousands of subscribers from every state in the union, as well as readers in Australia, South Africa, England and more. When Pitts unexpectedly passed away this past July, her family and staff came together to continue publishing the magazine in honor of her memory and to fulfill her mission and vision: to empower and equip girls to walk boldly into becoming who God created them to be, and to provide parents with the resources and support needed to raise strong Christ followers.

The September/October issue, available now, is a tribute to Wynter's legacy and features her and husband Jonathan’s four girls (Alena, Kaitlyn, Camryn and Olivia) on the cover. It is widely known that it was her girls she most wanted to influence, and so she poured her heart and soul into touching every part of the magazine with this personal passion.

As Jonathan Pitts wrote in the Welcome Letter for this special issue: “Wynter started shining God’s light in this magazine and her light is still shining even though she is gone. God put her here on this earth for a time because he had a job for her to do, and a work for her to accomplish. She did that job very well. She shined the light for girls just like you, including her daughters, and now we want to keep bringing you this magazine, so every issue can continue Wynter’s dream, and be a light to encourage you to find and know God’s love and light.”

Each issue of For Girls Like You is fun, interactive, “edutainment" and features contributions and interviews from familiar faces as well as everyday girls who are choosing to live and shine for Christ. Regular contributors and partners in the magazine’s ministry include AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS, DANNAH GRESH'S SECRET KEEPER GIRLS and ERIN WEIDEMANN'S BIBLE BELLES. Also inside, girls will find Bible study, current fiction, visits to girls around the globe, craft ideas, games and puzzles, and most of all, opportunities for readers to contribute to every issue through SPRINKLES, where art work, stories, poems, dreams, news, anything readers want to send in are shared or by answering the “question of the issue” as presented through the magazine’s email newsletter.

The September/October issue includes all of this as well as a spread where readers can get to know Alena, Kaitlyn, Camryn and Olivia, and a few special sections in memory of Pitts:

Chrystal Evans Hurst, Wynter’s “sister-cousin" penned the feature article “Wynter’s Last Yes,” along with Adie Camp, wife of Jeremy Camp, encouraging readers in a piece entitled “When Someone You Love Dies.” Additionally, several friends’ of the Pitts family including Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Natalie Grant, Rebekah Lyons and Emily West wrote letters to her four daughters.

The passion that started with her four girls spilled over into a bigger community with For Girls Like You, is spelled out in Wynter’s own words on the website:

As Christian parents, we have a difficult job. On one hand we need to be invested in our daughter’s interests and passions. On the other hand, we need to be instilling values and boundaries that will last a lifetime.

Our daughters are growing up and wanting “to know” and be in “the know.” They are dying to watch the shows that their friends are talking about. They are doing their best to imitate their BFFs and want to have on trendy clothes just like “so and so”. Even if they aren’t hearing it in your home, they are beginning to memorize the latest pop songs on radio. While there may be nothing wrong with any of these things in and of themselves, they should not be the driving force behind our daughter’s identity. Think about it. What and who is defining the wants of our little girls?

There are few healthy entertainment options for our daughters in today’s culture. In fact, most of it contradicts the very values we are striving to implant.

As a part of the solution, For Girls Like You has removed the contradicting perspectives, questionable advertisements and negative images, in order to provide a safe environment for our girls to freely explore their God-given passions. It is my desire that this be an added source to assist you in your efforts to raise beautiful and healthy daughters whose identity is wrapped up in the love of Jesus.

To subscribe to For Girls Like You click here, and for information about editorial content and advertising with the magazine, please contact:

Roberta Croteau roberta@forgirlslikeyou.com 615-300-3011

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Premier Productions Names Blake Monroe as Partnership Director

September 20, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2018) – Premier Productions announces Blake Monroe as their new Partnership Director. In this role, Monroe will engage with a wide variety of external partners and sponsors, facilitating and fostering touring and event partnerships on behalf of Premier Productions.

"We at Premier Productions are excited to have Blake on the team," said Michael Pugh, CEO of Premier Productions. "Having someone as experienced as Blake being able to focus his full attention to our partnerships will be an amazing addition to our company, artist relationships and tours."

A resident of Middle Tennessee since 2005, Monroe comes to Premier with over a decade of experience within the music industry, spanning from artist management to most recently the non-profit space, where Monroe worked on the World Vision Artists Team as an Artist Account Executive.

“I’m thrilled to come on board with Premier Productions," said Monroe. "Having worked closely with their team over the years, I have always admired their integrity and tireless commitment to excellence. I’m honored to join the Premier family!”

Adding to Premier's momentum, Little Caesars Pizza Company has teamed up with Premier Productions to serve as the Title Sponsor for the "Big Church Night Out 2018 Tour." A celebration of the beauty and diversity of the many different ways we worship, "Big Church Night Out 2018 Tour" unites the church through worship, entertainment, music, prayer, laughter, art, reflection, and so much more. Featuring a different line-up each year, this second annual tour takes church on the road with a variety of great names in Christian music including Crowder, Jordan Feliz and Sarah Reeves, illusionist Brock Gill and worship leader Jamison Strain.

About Premier Productions:

Pollstar Magazine ranks Premier Productions as the largest producer of live Christian events both nationally and internationally. Millions attend a Premier event each year worldwide. Premier promotes Tours for Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Worship, Young & Free, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture, Lecrae, Lauren Daigle, Gaither Homecoming, Sadie Robertson, The Newsboys, comedian John Crist, Rend Collective, as well as their annual Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and OUTCRY Tours. Premier Festivals promote 10 of the largest Christian festivals in the U.S, and more than 80,000 guests have sailed on cruises and gone on excursions through their vacation experience company, Premier Experience.

Get Connected With Premier Productions:

PremierProductions.com

Twitter.com/PremProductions

Instagram.com/PremierProductions

YouTube.com/OfficialPremierProd

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MercyMe’s 2019 “Imagine Nation Tour” To Comprise Multi-Platinum Selling Band With Crowder And Micah Tyler

September 18, 2018

Group Scores Seventh American Music Award (AMA) Nomination

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 18 2018) – MercyMe’s 2019 “Imagine Nation Tour” will find the group traversing 30+ cities nationwide alongside fellow GRAMMY® nominee Crowder and multiple GMA Dove Award nominee Micah Tyler. Los Angeles, Portland, Orlando, Baltimore and more are on lineup for the three month long stretch taking place between Mar. 7 and May 11 of next year.

MercyMe just garnered their seventh AMA nomination following two previous wins. The “2018 American Music Awards” will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 9 at 8:00pm ET on ABC. The current GMA Dove Awards Artist of the Year are up for two awards at the upcoming 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the show on Sunday, October 21.

Now up for a People’s Choice Award, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, is the box office shattering film inspired by frontman Bart Millard’s real-life story behind the beloved MercyMe song.

“Best News Ever” will mark the newest single to impact radio on Oct. 5. The song is found on their GRAMMY® nominated release LIFER and is the follow-up to "Grace Got You" which spent seven weeks atop Billboard's AC Monitored Chart.

The 2018 leg of the MercyMe-helmed tour will hit 20 markets this fall with Tenth Avenue North. For the latest information, stay tuned to www.MercyMe.org.

MercyMe’s “Imagine Nation Tour” 2019:
* all dates subject to change.

March 7 - Bossier City, LA
March 8 - Beaumont, TX
March 9 - Baton Rouge, LA
March 14 - N. Charleston, SC
March 15 - Fayetteville, NC
March 16 - Asheville, NC
March 17 - Macon, GA
March 21 - Green Bay, WI
March 22 - Bemidji, MN
March 23 - Rochester, MN
March 24 - Peoria, IL
March 28 - Memphis, TN
March 29 - Springfield, MO
March 30 - Oklahoma City, OK
March 31 - Rio Rancho, NM
April 4 - Glendale, AZ
April 5 - Los Angeles, CA
April 6 - San Diego, CA
April 7 - Sacramento, CA
April 11 - Orem, UT
April 12 - Boise, ID
April 13 - Portland, OR
April 14 - Kent, WA
April 25 - Lexington, KY
April 26 - Cincinnati, OH
April 27 - Ft. Wayne, IN
April 28 - Rosemont, IL
May 2 - Mobile, AL
May 3 - Jacksonville, FL
May 4 - Orlando, FL
May 5 - Tampa, FL
May 9 - Toledo, OH
May 10 - Allentown, PA
May 11 - Baltimore, MD

About MercyMe:
It continues to be a landmark year for the multi-platinum selling MercyMe. 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 also released this year followed by the unveiling of I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe. MercyMe was recently named Top Christian Artist at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, was the top winner at the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards including a win for Artist of the Year and just received their seventh AMA nod. The group is the current GMA Dove Award Winner for Artist Of The Year.

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.

I Can Only Imagine - The Very Best Of MercyMe is available at Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and iTunes.

LIFER is available at Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and iTunes.

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

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Billboard Exclusively Premieres Matthew West’s Brand-New “Something Greater” Music Video

September 14, 2018

Fans invited to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Four Time GRAMMY ® Nominee’s Most Personal Project to Date, ALL IN with Facebook Live on Sept. 18

Matthew West to Headline Compassion LIVE’s “The Roadshow Christmas” and “The Roadshow” 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2018) – Billboard.com exclusively premiered four time GRAMMY® Nominee Matthew West’s brand-new music video for “Something Greater,” recounting the singer’s personal journey to Nashville. Off his chart-topping album, All In, the video is compiled of personal clips of West from his wedding day, early career performances and with his daughters, imparting the narrative of West’s life up to this point.

“‘[Something Greater]' is my favorite song on the record, because it shares more of my direct story than my songs tend to do,” shared West with Billboard. “This song illustrates a change in my creative process. A lot of times my inspiration will be deeply personal, but then as a songwriter I’ll try to reach out and grab this universal message, so I’ll take this direct inspiration, but then try to write it in a way that everybody could relate to it. That’s part of my job as a songwriter, to write relatable songs."

“Something Greater” also features the familiar harmonies of country star, Carrie Underwood, who shared with Billboard, “I've always loved [Matthew] as an artist…it was a really cool thing to be a part of.”

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the critically lauded All In, West is inviting fans to join him for a Facebook Live event on Tues., Sept. 18 at 7:00PM CT. Fans can tune in at https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest for a live acoustic performance from Matthew featuring some of his favorite songs off the record, along with a fan Q&A and giveaways!

Following "The Answer/All In Tour," a 20 city co-headlining fall tour with Jeremy Camp, West will be headlining Compassion LIVE’s “The Roadshow Christmas” and “The Roadshow” 2019, visiting 29 markets coast to coast. Joining West on the first-ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” are Matt Maher, Building 429, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford, visiting arenas in November and December with more cities to be announced. Throughout February and March, West will be accompanied on “The Roadshow Tour” 2019 by Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher and Leanna Crawford with worship from special guest, Michael W. Smith. The two treks will give fans even more opportunities to experience the award-winning line-ups. Pre-sale is currently available for several dates of Compassion LIVE's “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and “The Roadshow Tour” with the public on-sale launching on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. local time. More dates to be announced soon.

For tickets and additional information, visit www.matthewwest.com.

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

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

Get Connected to Matthew West:

Website: www.matthewwest.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthew_west

Instagram: @matthewjwest

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

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7X GRAMMY® Winner TobyMac To Release The Elements Oct. 12

September 13, 2018

Billboard Exclusively Announces Multi-Platinum Selling Artist’s Brand New Album

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 13, 2018) – TobyMac’s The Elements will release on Oct. 12 providing the first new collection of music from the chart-topping artist in three years. The Elements marks the 7X GRAMMY® winner’s seventh album following the RIAA Gold Certification of his previous six solo albums. Billboard exclusively announced the 11 track album on their homepage.

TobyMac started crafting The Elements on the road, writing songs and bringing producers out on tour to collaborate. "The most important thing to me are the concepts, what am I saying to people," he shared with Billboard. "I've got to be going through some life myself and that's why it takes so long. I have to experience some things, struggle with some things, overcome some things and get in the trenches before I have enough to write about. That's why it takes me a few years because I want to write about what's really going on in my life. I find when you write about what's really happening in life it resonates more with people than fictional stuff."

The Elements boasts TobyMac’s biggest song in six years, “I just need U.” The track is the fastest charting single in his career, topping radio charts for twelve weeks. The album’s other prior release, “Everything,” is following suit by raking in 60+ early adds at radio, now climbing to No. 4 at Hot AC and in the top 15 at AC Indicator, AC Monitored and Christian Airplay.

TobyMac amassed five Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Award nominations for the upcoming 49th annual GMA Dove Awards, including nods in major categories such as Song of the Year (“I just need U.”), Songwriter of the Year (Artist) and Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

Following a string of 18 sold out arena shows this year as a part of his “HITS DEEP Tour,” TobyMac and his DiverseCity Band will embark on the unprecedented “TobyMac & DiverseCity Band: The Theatre Tour” with special guest Ryan Stevenson. Offering fans an unprecedented, intimate music experience, the rare 12 city run will traverse the east coast and Midwest including stops in Texas, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and more. For more information, visit www.TobyMac.com.

The Elements Track Listing:

1. The Elements

2. I just need U.

3. Scars

4. Everything

5. Starts With Me (feat. Aaron Cole)

6. Edge Of My Seat

7. It's You

8. Horizon (A New Day)

9. Hello Future

10. Overflow

11. See The Light

About TobyMac:

Get Connected With TobyMac

Website // www.tobymac.com

Facebook // www.facebook.com/tobymac

Twitter // www.twitter.com/tobymac

Instagram // www.instagram.com/tobymac

YouTube // www.youtube.com/TobyMacVEVO

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First Ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and Fan-Favorite “The Roadshow Tour” Announce 29 Stops Nationwide

September 12, 2018

Award Winning Talents Matthew West, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North And More To Perform Alongside Very Special Guest Michael W. Smith

Compassion LIVE’s Popular “The Roadshow Tour” Celebrates 10 Years

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2018) – Continuing to take both music and message to thousands, Compassion LIVE’s “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and “The Roadshow Tour” 2019 have unveiled their list of 29 coast to coast visits. Matthew West, Matt Maher, Building 429, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford are on the docket for the first-ever “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” visiting arenas in November and December with more cities to be announced. Welcoming thousands of fans to arenas for a decade, “The Roadshow Tour” will feature Matthew West, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, worship with very special guest Michael W. Smith and Leanna Crawford throughout February and March. The two treks will give fans even more opportunities to experience the award-winning line-ups.

"I'm so honored to be invited back by my friends at Compassion International to now headline 'The Roadshow Tour' for the first time," explains 4X GRAMMY® nominee Matthew West. "I firmly believe that every concert can be not just a concert, but a life changing experience. I've seen God at work night after night in the lives of people who attend. And because of the work of Compassion International, the impact goes far beyond those in attendance at the shows. Many children's lives are being radically changed, rescued from poverty through the blessing of sponsorship." 2019 marks 3X GRAMMY® winner Michael W. Smith's first appearance on the talented line-up. “I'm really looking forward to being a part of ‘The Roadshow Tour,’” adds Smith. “I’m going to start off the night in a really unique way - on the floor of the arena surrounded by the crowd. I’m grateful for my long and productive relationship with Compassion International and I appreciate them providing the opportunity for me to kick off these concerts setting the tone for the night from the very beginning.”

"Christmas is our absolute favorite time of year and we couldn't imagine a better way to celebrate the birth of our Savior than on tour with so many of our dear friends worshipping our Savior," shares Building 429. Plumb will be joining the holiday tour and promises new elements to her live performance. "I'm really excited to announce that I will be a part of 'The Roadshow Christmas' for Christmas 2018," says Plumb. "I'm also equally nervous and excited because I will be trying something very new in my show that I've never done before."

Pre-sale is currently available for several dates of Compassion LIVE's “The Roadshow Christmas Tour” and “The Roadshow Tour” with the public on-sale launching on Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. local time. More dates to be announced soon.

For tickets and additional information, visit www.theroadshowchristmastour.com and www.theroadshowtour.com.

“The Roadshow Christmas Tour”

* all dates subject to change.

Friday Nov. 30 – Rupp Arena – Lexington, KY - TICKETS

Saturday Dec. 1 - Charleston Civic Center - Charleston, WV * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Sunday Dec. 2 - Show Me Center - Cape Girardeau, MO * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Thursday Dec. 6 - BOK Center – Tulsa, OK - TICKETS

Friday Dec. 7 - United Supermarkets Arena - Lubbock, TX - TICKETS

Saturday Dec. 8 - Santa Ana Star Center - Rio Rancho, NM - TICKETS

Sunday Dec. 9 - Pan Am Center – Las Cruces, NM * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Tuesday Dec. 11 - JQK Arena – Springfield, MO - TICKETS

Thursday Dec. 13 - H-E-B Center at Cedar Park - Austin, TX - TICKETS

Friday Dec. 14 - Century Link Center - Bossier City, LA * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb, Josh Wilson and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Saturday Dec. 15 - Curtis Curwell Center – Garland, TX * Matthew West, Matt Maher, Plumb,Building 429 and Leanna Crawford only - TICKETS

Sunday Dec. 16 - Smart Financial Center - Houston (Sugarland), TX - TICKETS

“The Roadshow Tour” 2019

* all dates subject to change.

Friday Feb. 22 - TBA

Saturday Feb. 23 - TBA

Sunday Feb. 24 - TBA

Thursday Feb. 28 - Taco Bell Arena - Boise, ID - TICKETS

Friday Mar. 1 - The Pavilion at Oregon State Fair - Salem, OR - on sale 9/19

Saturday Mar. 2 - Reno Events Center - Reno, NV - TICKETS

Sunday Mar. 3 - Save Mart Center - Fresno, CA - TICKETS

Thursday Mar. 7 - Stockton Arena - Stockton, CA - TICKETS

Friday Mar. 8 - Citizens Business Bank Arena - Ontario, CA - TICKETS

Saturday Mar. 9 - Henderson Pavilion - Henderson, NV - TICKETS

Sunday Mar. 10 - GCU Arena - Phoenix, AZ - TICKETS

Tuesday Mar. 12 - Tucson Arena - Tucson, AZ - TICKETS

Thursday Mar. 14 - Broadmoor World Arena - Colorado Springs, CO - TICKETS

Friday Mar. 15 - Maverik Center - Salt Lake City, UT - TICKETS

Saturday Mar. 16 - Budweiser Events Center - Loveland, CO - TICKETS

Sunday Mar. 17 - Amarillo Civic Center - Amarillo, TX - TICKETS

Stay Connected With "The Roadshow Christmas Tour:"

Facebook // www.facebook.com/TheRoadshowChristmas

Instagram // www.instagram.com/TheRoadshowChristmas

Spotify // Roadshow Mix

Stay Connected With "The Roadshow Tour:"

Facebook // www.facebook.com/TheRoadshow

Instagram // www.instagram.com/TheRoadshow

Spotify // Roadshow Mix

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Amazon Notes Raising Great Girls As No. 1 New Release for Parenting Girls

September 11, 2018

Author Darlene Brock Continues Daily Mission with

The Grit & Grace Project

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2018) – Amazon has distinguished Darlene Brock’s how-to, Raising Great Girls, as the No. 1 New Release for Parenting Girls. Raising Great Girls dives into the many roles of motherhood while offering a relatable and digestible resource. Alongside the release of the book, Brock is daily speaking into the lives to thousands of women in 74 countries through her creation, The Grit & Grace Project.

From two decades of leadership in the music business to fostering a safe community for women known as The Grit & Grace Project, Brock draws from the reality of raising two daughters while working, traveling and juggling the impossible equilibrium of life. With humor and insight, she unpacks the critical impact moms have on their daughters, the jobs we all juggle and how to tackle and master them: Coach, Creative Counselor, Time Manager, Academic Advocate, Professor of Gender Studies, Relationship Counselor, Sex Ed Teacher, Communications Specialist and more. Demand prompted Brock to add three chapters just for dads, covering the key roles of a father that every mom can hand over to her man: Master Gemologist, Stunt Coordinator and Bodyguard.

RAISING GREAT GIRLS, HELP FOR MOMS To Raise CONFIDENT, CAPABLE Daughters (perfection not required) is available at Amazon. For more information, visit www.DarleneBrock.com.

About Darlene Brock:

Darlene Brock is the co-founder and president of The Grit and Grace Project, author and co-host of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast. It was in the busyness of producing award-winning music videos, managing music groups, promoting concerts and serving as COO of ForeFront Records that Brock raised her two daughters alongside her husband Dan. She understands that motherhood is not just one job, but it is many. As Brock embraced grit and grace to master the challenges in her life, she became inspired to write about raising confident and capable daughters, understanding that perfection was not required. Every element of The Grit and Grace Project which she launched in 2015, including the magazine, podcast and book publishing affiliate, was created to remind women that true beauty is found in a woman’s strength. Brock has been featured on FOX & Friends, Focus on the Family and Family Life Today radio programs, and multiple ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates. She has been a featured columnist for CNN and written for numerous Family oriented magazines and websites. This unique blend of author, mother, businesswoman, wife and creative producer has shown her that it is indeed true, “life challenges should neither defeat nor define you.”

Stay Connected With Darlene Brock:

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www.twitter.com/DarleneBrock7

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Compassion Productions Launches Compassion LIVE

September 10, 2018

Diverse Offering Of Tours Includes Music, Speakers, Magic and Theater Productions

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Compassion Productions is announcing a re-branding of their popular touring division to Compassion LIVE. During its eight year tenure the touring arm of Compassion International has welcomed over 650,000 people to experiences that matter and witnessed over 40,000 children sponsored through Compassion International, which aims to release children from poverty in 25 countries.

Artists such as for KING & COUNTRY, MercyMe, Matthew West, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Francesca Battistelli and a long list of others have united with Compassion LIVE for nationwide tours. Expanding their reach, Compassion LIVE also serves clients like Ann Voskamp, Anita Renfroe, Karen Kingsbury, Justin Flom and The Thorn through speaker, magician and theatrical tours. Compassion LIVE will continue to be home to fan-favorites "The Roadshow Tour" and "Summer Lights Tour."

“Compassion LIVE is committed to providing live events that encourage, challenge and remind people of an amazing plan and purpose for their life,” shares Brian Seay, Director of Compassion LIVE. “We believe in providing a meaningful experience where people can connect directly with God, enjoy time with friends and family and impact the lives of children around the world. The Compassion LIVE team is comprised of some of the most experienced, well respected and creative professionals in our industry who are committed to providing excellence in all aspects of live events. We are excited to see how growth in our live events will continue to impact those who attend and the children that are served through Compassion International.”

The announcement precedes news regarding Compassion LIVE’s fan-favorite “The Roadshow Tour” which is expected later this week. The multi-bill tour has been captivating arena crowds for a decade.

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Jeff Huxford's Finding Normal Recounts Near Fatal Car Crash and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) In Inspiring New Memoir, to Release Nov. 6

September 7, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Surviving a near fatal car crash that left him with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Dr. Jeff Huxford powerfully documents his journey to re-find himself through a renewed understanding of his identity in God in his moving memoir, Finding Normal, available Nov. 6. Once a successful doctor in Indiana, Huxford was abruptly forced to leave his medical practice and re-learn who he was after his brain injury.

With transparency and vulnerability, Huxford courageously unpacks his quest for a "new normal," tackling insecurity, expectations, faith and mental health. Huxford even includes a chapter written by his wife, who shares her moving account of the traumatic experience.

“My memory is the one thing I am most nervous about, and I felt the need to write my entire story down in case one day, I forget what happened. This is one of the many reasons I wrote this book. I don’t know how much longer I will be able to share my story,” said Huxford. “Although I will never be able to practice medicine again, I’ve found a new love for writing and speaking. I want other people who are going through trials and hardships to know that hope is available, and although life will never be the same, it can still be vibrant and fulfilling.”

Finding Normal is now available on e-book. To pre-order your copy of Finding Normal, click here. For more information, visit http://www.jeffhuxford.com/.

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Passion’s New “God, You’re So Good” Featuring Travis Greene Drops Today

September 7, 2018

Chart Topping Band and GRAMMY® Nominated Artist to Unite with Louie Giglio for Fall Tour Run

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Passion teamed up with GRAMMY® nominated Gospel artist Travis Greene for a unique collaboration of “God, You’re So Good” available digitally and via video today. Passion’s latest chart-topping album Whole Heart was home to the original version of the track. To listen to Passion’s “God, You’re So Good” Featuring Travis Greene click here.

“We’ve loved leading 'God, You’re So Good' at Passion City Church and on the Passion Worship Nights Tour because declaring the truth in this song feels so important," shares Passion's Kristian Stanfill. "We’re honored that we were able to team up with Travis Greene to feature him on a new version. His powerful voice and style brought such a beautiful perspective to the song. He is an incredible worship leader and we are so excited about the way this turned out."

"Although there are unlimited truths to discover about our God, I have found one to be the greatest," adds Greene. "It has been my assurance in the toughest times. The most profound revelation we can have of God is that He is good. Passion and I joined forces on a powerful song declaring this endless truth, 'God, You’re So Good.' I’m excited that bedrooms, cars, churches and arenas will loudly be filled with this anthem.”

Releasing earlier this year, Passion’s Whole Heart was 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. 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.

Passion and Greene will be on tour alongside Louie Giglio with Levi Lusko and Trip Lee through November. Passion Worship Nights will make stops in Phoenix, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Raleigh, Louisville and more. For their latest schedule, click here.

D.C.’s The Anthem and Dallas’ Verizon are already sold out for Passion 2019. Limited spaces are still available in Atlanta’s Philips Arena and Infinite Energy Arena. Passion 2019 will take place Jan. 2-4. For the latest information, click here.

Passion Worship Nights:

* all dates subject to change.

Sep 26, 2018 LeTourneau University Belcher Center Longview, TX

Sep 27, 2018 Hillside Christian Church - West Campus Amarillo, TX

Sep 30, 2018 First Woodway Baptist Church Waco, TX

Oct 2, 2018 Mission Community Church Phoenix, AZ

Oct 3, 2018 The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA

Oct 5, 2018 Calvary Church Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM

Oct 7, 2018 Christian World Ministries Lake Charles, LA

Oct 9, 2018 Central Christian Church Wichita, KS

Oct 11, 2018 Crossings Community Church Oklahoma City, OK

Oct 12, 2018 Church on the Rock - Saint Peters St. Louis, MO

Oct 13, 2018 First Baptist Church Bentonville Bentonville, AR

Oct 16, 2018 Wave Church Virginia Beach, VA

Oct 17, 2018 Winston Salem First Winston-Salem, NC

Oct 18, 2018 Millbrook Baptist Church Aiken, SC

Nov 8, 2018 James River Church Springfield, MO

Nov 9, 2018 The Church International - Baton Rouge Campus Baton Rouge, LA

Nov 10, 2018 CrossPointe Church Valdosta , GA

Nov 11, 2018 Hillvue Heights Church Bowling Green, KY

Nov 13, 2018 Biltmore Church - Arden Campus Asheville, NC

Nov 14, 2018 Hope Community Church Raleigh, NC

Nov 15, 2018 Northeast Christian Church Louisville, KY

Nov 16, 2018 Northview Church - Carmel, IN Campus Indianapolis, IN

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, and most recently, Whole Heart 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.

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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