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Singer/Songwriter Mallary Hope Reveals Heart-Felt Christmas Three-Track Single, To Release Nov. 9

October 30, 2018

Brand-New Single, “Me,” To Come on Heels of Holiday Release

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2018) – Singer/songwriter Mallary Hope has unveiled her heart-felt Christmas three-track Single, Christmas Is All About You. The brand-new title track invites listeners to press pause during the busy holiday season, and to experience the deeper meaning of why we celebrate. An expectant mother of two, the project also includes Hope’s deeply personal rendition of the well-known “Just A Baby (Mary’s Song),” and the equally moving “Mary, Did You Know.”

On the heels of the Christmas release, Hope will also be unveiling a brand-new single, “Me.” Inspired by her own desire to abandon the notion of perfection, Hope encourages others to do the same in the uplifting track.

“I wrote ‘Me’ with the hopes that it could inspire everyone all over the world to see the beauty in who God created them to be," said Hope. "It’s a special reminder (even for myself), that I don’t have to change who I am or conform to the world to fit in. I am loved and am enough just the way I am.”

Set to release digitally on Nov. 16, "Me" will impact radio in early 2019. Complementing the song, Hope has invited fans to share their stories of how "Me" has impacted them personally to be used for her upcoming music video.

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Phil Wickham Drops Two New Tracks in Collaboration with Spotify, Recorded at Nashville's Sound Stage Studios

October 29, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2018) – In a unique collaboration with Spotify and recorded at Nashville's Sound Stage Studios, resonating singer-songwriter Phil Wickham has unveiled two special new songs - a remarkable rendition of the Louie Armstrong classic, "What A Wonderful World" and a re-imagined version of Wickham's hit single, "Till I Found You." The current hit has garnered over 6.9 million streams on Spotify. Featured on Wickham's latest, Living Hope, the album has garnered over 22 million streams to date since its release and has gained features in many of Spotify’s top playlists, including Top Christian, WorshipNow and The Current.

"I'm so grateful to Spotify for giving me the chance to spend a day in the studio with some exceptionally talented people recording piano and string versions of my song 'Till I Found You' and an all time favorite of mine 'What A Wonderful World,'" said Wickham. "I'm really proud of the end result and am so excited for everyone to hear these two songs!"

To listen to the Spotify Singles, click here.

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 RIAA platinum 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, Wickham's newest collection is available now.

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Named One of USA Today's “Most-Anticipated Country Albums” this fall, Multi-Platinum-Selling Country Singer Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior is Available Now

October 26, 2018

Live Performance DVD Available Now, Portion Airing This Week as Television Special Hosted by Gospel Legend Bill Gaither

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2018) – Named one of the “most-anticipated country albums” this fall by USA Today, multi-platinum-selling country singer Josh Turner’s I Serve A Savior released today to critical acclaim, “bypassing the Saturday-evening revelry of most modern-day country,” as stated by Rolling Stone. The collection of hand-picked hymns, alongside brand-new originals and live recordings of some of Turner’s most memorable hits, I Serve A Savior "complements the singer’s baritone voice. All the while, [Turner] manages to put his distinct spin on the classics" shares Sounds Like Nashville, adding "I Serve A Savior provides a much needed message of hope to the listener... and proves that [Turner's] gospel album was well worth the wait."

For I Serve A Savior, Turner collaborated with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Kenny Greenberg. Greenberg calls the album “a vocal tour de force” with a bluegrass flare. “This is where he comes from and who he is. This is what he grew up listening to and it became this labor of love.”

Making I Serve A Savior was a dream come true for Turner, with his faith as the basis of the project, as he told The Tennessean in an upcoming Sunday cover story. Additionally, the gospel project is one that fans have been asking to hear for years and "adds new meaning to the songs that have defined Turner's spirituality while allowing him to contribute his own voice," says Taste Of Country. Bringing a new dimension to the GRAMMY® nominee’s already acclaimed career, "Turner has outdone himself" with his latest faith-based endeavor according to Digital Journal, who called each track on the project "warm, inspirational and unique. It is evident that this studio effort was a labor of love for Turner."

In addition to the 12-track studio project, Turner has released a complementing 90-minute live performance DVD featuring a special interview of Turner with gospel legend Bill Gaither, a performance with Turner alongside his wife Jennifer and their four sons, and more. The DVD has been edited to air as a one-hour television special hosted by Bill Gaither, which will air this week on numerous networks across the U.S. and Canada, and will continue to air throughout the fall. Click here for more information on networks and air times.

Talking with People.com, Turner discussed working with his family on the album, stating, "I wanted to have a moment on this record where I could feature [my kids] and my wife. It’s kind of wild and I think it might be the beginning of something special because all four of my boys seem to have a strong musical talent. Whether or not they pursue that as a career, time will tell. I don’t know what the Lord is calling them to do.”

Check out Josh’s Gospel Greats playlist here. To purchase 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 latest, 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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Performances From dc Talk, Newsboys, TobyMac and Kevin Max Alongside John Crist, Mandisa, Aaron Cole and Ryan Stevenson Announced For Jesus Freak Cruise 2019

October 25, 2018

Events Added As Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas® To Trek Bahamas Jun. 10-14, 2019

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2018) – Jesus Freak Cruise's 2019 line-up has been unveiled and includes in demand, return performances from dc Talk, Newsboys, TobyMac and Kevin Max alongside the addition of the popular favorites John Crist, Mandisa, Aaron Cole and Ryan Stevenson. Karaoke with Kevin Max, Mandisa's "Girls Night Live," a formal, 80's and luau theme nights and dance parties have been added. Titled around the iconic GRAMMY® winning group’s smash hit “Jesus Freak,” the cruise provides the rare experience to meet the super group and proved to be a hit with fans as the inaugural voyage in 2017 was sold out.

Sailing from Port Canaveral (Florida) to Nassau and CocoCay, Bahamas, the newly reimagined and completely revitalized Voyager Class ship just finished a 100 million renovation. The vessel holds three pools and six whirlpools, including a tranquil Solarium pool for adults, world class dining, ice skating, mini-golf, a spa, an arcade and more. The Mariner of the Seas® is a non-stop entertainment vessel featuring a bungee trampoline, surf simulator, rock climbing wall, the ultimate waterslide trifecta, a state of the art fitness center and Puzzle Break, a brilliant time-traveling team building activity.

Limited space remains. Booking is available at www.JesusFreakCruise.com.

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Raising Great Girls Resonates With Readers – Continues To Unite Mothers On Parenting Girls

October 25, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2018) – Mothers are resounding with the resource they have found in Darlene Brock’s Raising Great Girls. The feedback has stemmed from the success on Amazon where it topped the chart for “Parenting Girls” and also Darlene’s voice in speaking into the lives of over 10 thousand women in 74 countries (all the way to Israel and even Barbados) through her creation, The Grit & Grace Project.

“Raising Great Girls was a breath of fresh air, but more importantly, I was educated, encouraged and motivated in this all important job of parenting my girls.”

“There are a lot of parenting books out there, but what makes this one unique is it truly feels ‘doable’ and relatable, and not over my non-PhD head!”

“This book is the manual we are all looking for in regards to parenting!”

To add to the reader fun, Darlene is inviting women to share about the book on socials, giving their friends who re-share the post a chance to win a free copy. Readers can find all of the details here.

Raising Great Girls offers readers relatable and manageable advice on the reality of raising daughters while also juggling the impossible equilibrium of life. Brock unpacks how to tackle the different jobs parents juggle: Coach, Creative Counselor, Time Manager, Academic Advocate, Professor of Gender Studies, Relationship Counselor, Sex Ed Teacher, Communications Specialist and more.

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.”

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“Brave,” “Compelling” and “Fresh” - TobyMac’s The Elements Charms Critics

October 25, 2018

Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums Chart with Top 5 debut on Billboard's Top Albums Chart

“Everything” Continues Upward Radio Climb

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 25, 2018) – TobyMac has once again taken the the top spot on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and debuted Top 5 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart with his latest studio recording, The Elements. Being described as "Brave," "compelling" and "fresh," media have taken notice of the latest 11 track collection of music from the 7X GRAMMY® winner.

"It’s electronic arena rock sounds right in step with the millennials in Twenty One Pilots or Imagine Dragons.” – USA Today & The Tennessean

“The Elements is a true work of musical art. It is raw, authentic and powerful.” – Digital Journal

“The new record features his signature catchy hooks, but adds a reflective and slightly somber tone, the result of his experience the past few years.”- Guideposts

Among the most talked about tracks on the record is "Starts With Me” centered around racial unity. Tennessean called it “overt,” Music Row notes it as "the most arresting on the album" and CBN called it a “powerful one.” “Scars” which he shared with Billboard upon the announcement of The Elements was “closest" to him, has also been one of the most asked about on the project – including from CCM which noted him as the innovative music man.

On top of the chatter, radio listeners continue to resonate with “Everything” which is currently at No. 3 at Hot AC, No. 6 at AC Indicator, No. 5 at Christian Airplay and No. 7 at AC Monitored. The track follows "I just need U." which marked the multi-platinum selling artist's biggest song in six years.

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.

To listen to The Elements, click here.

About TobyMac:

With more than 12 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac's career continues on the fast track. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting 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 is 2012's EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. The Elements, his awaited newest collection of music, is available now boasting "Everything" alongside the chart-topper "I just need U."

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YouTube // www.youtube.com/TobyMacVEVO

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Best Selling Authors Angie Smith, Danielle Walker and Annie F. Downs Converge For A Night Of Friends, Food And Faith With 2019's “Come To The Table Tour”

October 24, 2018

Compassion LIVE Presents Experience To Feed The Soul

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 24, 2018) – “Come To The Table Tour,” helmed by Angie Smith, Danielle Walker and Annie F. Downs alongside Compassion LIVE, will provide a night of nourishment for women of all stages. The unique line-up of longtime girlfriends will be an eight date run trekking the south throughout March and April.

"Join us for a night of laughter, digging into Scripture, and cooking around the table together," invites Smith. "We're so excited to invite you to a new kind of experience than you've had before - one where you're introduced to our personal worlds and invited to be a part of them. Have you ever doubted that you're welcome at the table? Afraid to even try? Unsure what community and faith look like? Come spend some time with us; we've saved a seat just for you."

Nationally known author and teacher Angie Smith is known for her guidance-infused titles such as Seamless, Understanding The Bible as One Complete Story, Chasing God, What Women Fear, I Will Carry You and Audrey Bunny. The mother of five girls is a long-time supporter of Compassion International.

3X New York Times Bestselling Author Danielle Walker is known for purveying conscious recipes as she navigates life with an autoimmune disease under her brand Against All Grain. Her most recent venture is the upcoming Eat What You Love cookbook which includes 125 gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo recipes centered around everyday comfort food you crave.

"I could not be more excited about joining my friends on this tour and having a chance to share my journey to finding health through food," adds Walker.

On the heels of debuting Remember God earlier this month, bestselling author and nationally recognized speaker Annie F. Downs dives into whole heartedly remembering the truths about God. This release marks her latest in a string of popular books including 100 Days to Brave, Looking for Lovely and Let’s All Be Brave.

"I'm so excited to spend a few evenings with some of my best friends sharing about what it really looks like to gather with your people," says Downs. "I cannot wait to meet new friends, share about what Jesus has done in my story and the stories of people I care about, and eat Danielle's cooking. We feel so incredibly grateful to get to spend this time together and with Compassion."

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on Nov. 1. For tickets or the latest tour information, visit www.ComeToTheTableTour.com.

“Come To The Table Tour” Routing:

* all dates subject to change.

3/28/19 Marietta GA Johnson Ferry Baptist Church - TICKETS

3/29/19 Elizabethtown KY Severns Valley Baptist Church - TICKETS

3/30/19 Franklin TN Clearview Baptist Church - TICKETS

3/31/19 Kernersville NC First Christian Kernersville - TICKETS

4/4/19 Birmingham AL Mountain Brook Community Church - TICKETS

4/5/19 Little Rock AR The Church at Rock Creek - TICKETS

4/6/19 Tyler TX Rose Heights Church - TICKETS

4/7/19 Round Rock TX The Fellowship Round Rock - TICKETS

About Angie Smith:

Angie is married to Todd Smith, lead singer of the Dove-award winning group Selah and mom to five daughters. In 2008, the Smiths received news that their fourth daughter, Audrey, would not survive after birth. As a means of communication with friends and family during those difficult days, Angie began blogging about her grief, struggle, and ultimately, hope. Audrey’s story in book form, I Will Carry You began a beautiful movement of helping families with their own dance of grief and joy. Now a nationally-recognized Bible study teacher and best-selling author of multiple adult and children’s books including Seamless: Understanding The Bible as One Complete Story, Chasing God, and What Women Fear, she is most passionate about making the Bible feel accessible and relevant to women. Angie holds a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt in Nashville, where she and Todd call home.

About Danielle Walker:

Danielle Walker is the beloved author of three New York Times best-selling cookbooks--Against All Grain, Meals Made Simple, and Celebrations--and the voice behind one of the most popular grain-free blogs on the Internet, againstallgrain.com. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and suffering for many years, Danielle found health through dietary changes. She has become a beacon of hope in the autoimmune world, and has been a leader in the Paleo and gluten-free movement for nearly ten years. Danielle has appeared on the Today show, The Doctors, Fox News, Access Hollywood, Hallmark's Home & Family, and many other syndicated shows. Her work has been featured in People, O (The Oprah Magazine), USA Today, Shape, Women's Health, Parents, and Fitness, among others, and she is a frequent contributor to Today.com.

About Annie F. Downs:

Annie F. Downs is a bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her words to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God. An author of multiple bestselling books- including the newly released Remember God, and 100 Days to Brave, Annie also loves traveling around the country speaking at conferences, churches, and events. By weaving together personal stories, humor, and Scripture, she invites those reading to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply. While Annie hosts the weekly popular That Sounds Fun Podcast, she is also a co-host on the long-running Relevant Podcast. Annie is a huge fan of bands with banjos, glitter, her community of friends, boiled peanuts, and soccer. Read more at anniefdowns.com and follow her @anniefdowns.

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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Latina Singer Anna Ly Unveils Brand New Single, "This Isn't Where It Ends" in Partnership with Full Circle Music Helmed by GRAMMY® Award Winning Songwriter/Producer Seth Mosley

October 19, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2018) – Latina artist Anna Ly unveiled a brand new single today, "This Isn't Where it Ends" in partnership with Full Circle Music (FCM). Written by Madeline McDonald, Tyson & Meesah Kuteyi and Mia Fieldes, the song, available in both Spanish and English, came to Anna Ly during a time of struggle for the singer.

"My parent’s marriage was going through some trouble, and the news came at a time when I thought everything was going good," shared Anna Ly. "Receiving news like this is a strong blow that could knock anyone down. Sometimes it’s necessary to remember God’s power and to believe like children again."

Born in Ecuador, Anna Ly recorded her first Spanish album, Guardián De Mis Sueños, in 2015 putting the her on the charts at a young age. The singer continues to share a message of God's love through music in her latest, "This Is Where It Ends," produced by GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter/producer, FCM's Seth Mosley, and marks the singer's official debut in English.

“Part of the vision here at Full Circle Music is to partner with artists from all over the world, who can spread the gospel of love in their native languages. I’m so proud of Anna Ly for this release of 'This Isn’t Where It Ends,' in both Spanish and English. I’m also especially pumped about this release because this song came out of one of our Full Circle Music Academy Bootcamps!" said Mosley. "It’s a joy to see new writers getting their first cuts and impacting the world through the platforms of amazing artists like Anna Ly. She is a true talent and I love her ministry-minded heart.”

Click here to listen to "This Isn't Where It Ends" in English and Spanish.

About Full Circle Music:

The GRAMMY® winning & Billboard Producer of the Year Seth Mosley stands as the mastermind behind some of the biggest hits in the CCM industry, helming No. 1 singles from for KING & COUNTRY (“Fix My Eyes”), Francesca Battistelli (“He Knows My Name”), Jeremy Camp (“He Knows”) and more in one year alone. Altogether, Mosley’s full-service production company, Full Circle Music, has contributed to over 20 No. 1 chart-topping songs and worked with artists, both signed and independent, including Skillet, Mat Kearney, TobyMac, Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Newsboys and country acts like High Valley, Ricky Skaggs and more. The team writes and produces an average of 150 songs each year in their Franklin, Tenn.-based studio. Mosley and group unveiled the training resource Full Circle Music Academy, FCM Records and FCM Songs with Dove Award winning Matt Hammitt as their first songwriter, followed by the signing of Riley Friesen and Tommy Iceland. Focusing on crafting music for the future, Mosley is the curator of the Made It In Music Podcast which sits down with industry icons.

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SWITCHFOOT Announce New Album Native Tongue and North American Tour

October 19, 2018

Paste Magazine Debuts SWITCHFOOT's YouTube Premiere of "Native Tongue" Music Video

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2018) - GRAMMY® award-winning rock band SWITCHFOOT expands on their trademark epic soundscapes and explores new themes and textures on Native Tongue, the group’s 11th full-length album set for release on Jan. 18th, 2019 via Fantasy Records. The band also announced the North American leg of the Native Tongue Tour, which kicks off in Asheville, N.C. on Feb. 14th. (Full list of dates below.) Colony House and Tyson Motsenbocker will join SWITCHFOOT as support acts. Public on-sale for the tour begins Oct. 26th. Click HERE for more information.

PRE-ORDER NATIVE TONGUE HERE

Paste magazine debuted the Native Tongue album art and the YouTube Premiere of the dynamic music video for the title track written by SWITCHFOOT front man Jon Foreman and bassist Tim Foreman with Brent Kutzle of One Republic. The lyrics are a poignant reminder, "Before we learn to hate. Love is our Native Tongue."

"These are polarizing times, where the loudest voice is often the voice of anger or fear. This album is an attempt to sing that hope into life. To bring a group of diverse songs under one common banner. Hatred is not your native language. Love is your Native Tongue," expressed Jon Foreman.

In the midst of an impressive career spanning more than 20 years, Native Tongue is an inspired work of insight and passion from a band that continues to find strength in our differences and hope in what binds us.  The 14-song project, recorded primarily at Melody League Studios in the band's hometown of San Diego, Calif., includes a wide array of music from the hard-hitting anthemic title-track to more reflective songs such as "Prodigal Soul," "Joy Invincible," and “Voices,” (co-written and produced with their friends in One Republic). The band interlace empathy and introspection, urging us to "use our lungs for love and not the shadows.”  Native Tongue also features a moving collaboration with Kaela Sinclair on "The Hardest Art."

Keep up with SWITCHFOOT on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and SWITCHFOOT.com.

Native Tongue Track List:
1. Let It Happen
2. Native Tongue
3. All I Need
4. Voices
5. Dig New Streams
6. Joy Invincible
7. Prodigal Soul
8. The Hardest Art (Feat. Kaela Sinclair)
9. Wonderful Feeling
10. Take My Fire
11. The Strength To Let Go
12. Oxygen
13. We're Gonna Be Alright
14. You're The One I Want

Native Tongue Tour Dates:

Feb. 14 The Orange Peel - Asheville, N.C.

Feb. 15 The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, Tenn.*

Feb. 16 Tabernacle - Atlanta, Ga.

Feb. 17 Ryman Auditorium - Nashville, Tenn.

Feb. 19 The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring, Md.

Feb. 20 The Fillmore - Philadelphia, Pa.

Feb. 22 Wellmont Theater - Montclair, N.J.

Feb. 23 The Paramount - Huntington, N.Y.

Feb. 24 House of Blues - Boston, Mass.

Feb. 28 Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, Ontario

March 01 House of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio*

March 02 20 Monroe Live - Grand Rapids, Mich.

March 03 The Fillmore Detroit - Detroit, Mich.

March 05 The Pageant - Saint Louis, Mo.

March 06 Egyptian Room at Old National Centre - Indianapolis, Ind.*

March 08 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 09 Park West - Chicago, Ill.

March 10 The Sylvee - Madison, Wisc.

March 13 New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, Tenn.

March 14 Club Brady - Tulsa, Okla.

March 15 House of Blues - Dallas, Texas

March 16 House of Blues - Houston, Texas

March 18 Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater - Austin, Texas

March 19 Aztec Theatre - San Antonio, Texas

March 21 Iron City - Birmingham, Ala.

March 22 The RITZ Ybor - Tampa, Fla.

March 23 House of Blues - Orlando, Fla.

March 24 Revolution - Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

March 27 State Theatre - Minneapolis, Minn.

March 28 Sokol Auditorium - Omaha, Neb.*

March 29 Uptown Theater - Kansas City, Mo.*

March 30 Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, Colo.*

March 31 The Depot - Salt Lake City, Utah*

April 03 Rialto Theatre - Tucson, Ariz.

April 04 The Van Buren - Phoenix, Ariz.

April 05 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, Calif.

April 06 Arlington Theatre - Santa Barbara, Calif.

April 07 Warfield Theater - San Francisco, Calif.

April 09 McDonald Theatre - Eugene, Ore.

April 10 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, Ore.

April 11 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 12 Neptune Theatre - Seattle, Wash.

April 13 Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver, British Colombia

*Featuring special guests

About SWITCHFOOT:
SWITCHFOOT has been unearthing all manner of musical gems since their 1997 debut The Legend of Chin, steadily expanding their global fan base and critical reputation through such releases as New Way to Be Human (1999), Learning to Breathe (2000), the multi-platinum breakthrough The Beautiful Letdown (2003), Nothing Is Sound (2005), Oh! Gravity (2006), the GRAMMY® award-winning Hello Hurricane (2009), Vice Verses (2011), Fading West (2014) and Where The Light Shines Through (2016). Fading West doubled as the soundtrack to the band's documentary of the same name. Along the way, SWITCHFOOT established itself as a world-class live act with a series of sold-out world tours, while racking up a string of radio hits, including "Meant to Live," "Dare You to Move," "Stars" and "Mess of Me". Beyond their career achievements, SWITCHFOOT has been active in a variety of philanthropic efforts, raising over two million dollars to aid kids in their community through the band’s own Bro-Am foundation and their annual Bro-Am Beach Fest, a benefit surf contest and concert that’s held every summer in Encinitas, CA. They've also maintained a deep commitment to a variety of humanitarian causes, lending their support to such worthy organizations as DATA, the ONE Campaign, Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, Food for the Hungry, CURE and To Write Love on Her Arms. SWITCHFOOT's new album Native Tongue will be released January 18, 2019 on Fantasy Records. 

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Matthew West Earns GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year (Artist)

October 17, 2018

West Performs at ASCAP Christian Awards, Honored for No.1 Song "Broken Things"

“Mercy Is A Song” Three-Track Single

Now Available for Digital Download

West Continues Nationwide Trek on "The Answer/All In Tour," Gears Up for "The Roadshow Christmas Tour"

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2018) – Matthew West took home his first GMA Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year (Artist) at the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards Tuesday night at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. The prestigious accolade comes on the heels of the ASCAP Christian Awards, where West was honored for his No.1 hit song "Broken Things," which he later performed that evening. A tenured songwriter, West has over 100 songwriting credits to his name for artists in multiple genres.

The GRAMMY® Nominee also released a three-track single for “Mercy Is A Song” this past Friday. Featuring the original studio recording found on West's chart-topping album All In, the three-track single also includes an intimate acoustic version of the song, along with a special live performance recording featuring Jordan Feliz. The pair also released a video of the song three months prior, which has already garnered over 141 thousand views since its release.

"This song is a reminder that going all in isn’t always about what we do, but it’s about what’s been done for us. Sometimes it’s hard to let it really sink in just how much God has done for us, how much He loves us, and how free we really are," said West. "I'm glad to be giving this song its own spotlight."

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

To purchase the three-track single of "Mercy Is A Song," click here.

About Matthew West:

Matthew West is a four-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple-ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and Dove Award recipient and was awarded an American Music Award (2013), a Billboard Music Award (Top Christian Artist, 2014), a K-LOVE Fan Award (2016), and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year (2016). 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.

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Cory Asbury Scores Triple Win, Totaling Four GMA Dove Awards for Bethel Music

October 17, 2018

“Reckless Love” Racks Up Honors As Bright Ones Given Distinction In Children’s Album Category

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2018) – Bethel Music was honored with four wins at the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards with Cory Asbury and Bright Ones taking top honors. Asbury’s smash single “Reckless Love” garnered wins for Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year while the album of the same name captured the Worship Album of the Year title. Brian and Jenn Johnson trekked from Redding, Calif. to present Asbury’s special performance of the hit single.

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"What a privilege this is," shared Asbury. "Isn't it just like the Lord to take our failures and our overall jacked-up’nes and turn it into something beautiful. He takes our disappointments and turns them into a dance floor. He allows us to be kids again."

Noted for breaking the mold of kid's worship, Bright Ones topped the Children’s Album Category. Fred Vassallo, Bright Ones Brand Manager and Choreographer, was on hand to accept the honor on behalf of the team.

Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards on Sun., Oct. 21.

Up next for Bethel Music will be the release of Wild from missional worship artist, Sean Feucht, on Nov. 2. For the latest on Bethel Music, stay tuned to www.BethelMusic.com.

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, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Cook, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, Hunter Thompson, Paul and Hannah McClure, Kalley Heiligenthal, Josh Baldwin, Cory Asbury, Kristene DiMarco and Sean Feucht. 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.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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Chrystal Evans Hurst And Anthony Evans Team Up For 2019 “She’s Still There Tour”

October 15, 2018

Compassion LIVE Presents Motivational Evening Of Sharing And Music

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2018) – Bestselling author and speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst will team up with her brother, worship leader Anthony Evans, for the "She's Still There Tour" - a series of dates focused on re-discovering who we are. The experience aimed at women will trek eight cities in February and March including stops in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Mississippi. VIP packages will be available. For tickets & more information visit, www.compassionlive.com.

The namesake of the tour stems from Hurst’s popular 2017 book of the same name. For Hurst, the southern trek will coincide with her 2019 release of Show Up For Your Life, a topical teen book that empowers readers and reminds individuals who they are in God’s eyes.

"I am excited to have the opportunity to partner with Compassion International for the 'She’s Still There Tour,'" shares Hurst. "I hope you can join me for this powerful event."

Evans recently penned a memoir named Unexpected Places: Thoughts On God, Faith and Finding Your Voice, available now. His musical journey includes time on NBC’s “The Voice,” eight solo albums, his most recent titled Back To Life (2017), and a role in Disney's "Beauty And The Beast In Concert" alongside Kelsey Grammer, Taye Diggs, Zooey Deschanel, Jane Krakowski and Rebel Wilson.

"I’m so grateful to be able to be on the road with my sister Chrystal Evans Hurst for the 'She’s Still There Tour,'" adds Evans. "The is nothing that I love more than being on the road with my family. We can’t wait to see you soon!"

“She’s Still There Tour” Dates:

* all dates subject to change.

2/28/19 Tuscumbia, AL Launch Point Church TICKETS

3/1/19 Savannah, GA Overcoming By Faith Ministries TICKETS

3/2/19 Lexington, SC Northside Baptist - Lexington TICKETS

3/3/19 Apex, NC Apex Baptist Church TICKETS

3/7/19 Brookhaven, MS Easthaven Baptist Church-Brookhaven TICKETS

3/8/19 Satsuma, AL First Baptist Church-Satsuma TICKETS

3/9/19 Fayetteville, GA McDonough Road Baptist Church TICKETS

3/10/19 Athens, GA Southside Church-Athens TICKETS

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Bethel Music’s Sean Feucht To Unveil Missionally-Inspired Wild, Nov. 2

October 12, 2018

Wild Now Available for Pre-Order with Four Instant

Great Tracks Ahead of Release

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2018) – Wild, the newest album from Bethel Music’s Sean Feucht is set to unveil on Nov. 2, Feucht’s first release as a Bethel Music artist. Recorded live at Bethel Church, Wild expands on Jesus as the ‘Wild One,’ unpacking a life of radical obedience and holy boldness.

"Wild is a soundtrack of the gospel breaking out like a wildfire all over the world," shared Feucht. "The songs carry authentic joy, pervasive hope and 'wild' abandonment to Jesus."

Igniting mission movements around the world, the songs found on Wild were forged through Feucht's personal experience, bringing the joy- filled gospel into uncharted regions of the world, from war-torn areas in Iraq to the underground church in China. The album echoes this storyline in its diverse sonic landscape, ranging from joyful anthems to intimate prayers.

Feucht has released four songs from the anticipated album, "Praise Is The Highway," "Heart and Hands," "Till The Whole Earth Looks Like Heaven" and "There Is A Name" ahead of its Nov. 2 release. To pre-order Wild with four instant grat tracks, click here.

About Sean Feucht:

Sean Feucht is a husband, father, missionary, musician, speaker, author and founder of a grassroots global worship, prayer and missions organization, Burn 24/7. Feucht travels to 20-30 nations per year planting furnaces of worship and prayer, training, mobilizing, leading worship and speaking.

Sean has produced, recorded and released 20 music albums, co-authored 5 books, numerous teaching resources and has ignited several global missional initiatives. He and his wife, high school sweetheart, Kate, have three children, Keturah, Malachi and Ezra. In August 2016 Feucht and his family moved from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Redding, California to be a part of the Bethel Music community. Feucht's forthcoming Wild is set to release on Nov. 2.

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, Steffany Gretzinger, Amanda Cook, Jonathan David and Melissa Helser, 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.

Get Connected With Bethel Music

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Twitter // https://twitter.com/seanfeucht

Website // https://seanfeucht.com/

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Multi-Platinum Selling TobyMac Drops The Elements Today

October 12, 2018

Partners With Topgolf For Exclusive Fan Events Nationwide Surrounding Launch

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 12, 2018) – TobyMac unveiled The Elements today, marking a brand new 11 track album that is one of his most personal offerings to date. Aiming to give fans the first listen, TobyMac traveled across the country this week premiering the record to an intimate group of listeners in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Nashville. The fans, gathered through social media and radio stations, were also treated to an evening of Topgolf, harkening back to the 7X GRAMMY® winner’s favorite sport.

The Elements stems from processing life as a believer, husband, father and creative whom is braving the elements while trying to stay the course amidst of the chaos of the world. His first new record in three years includes the diversity provoking “Starts With Me (feat. Aaron Cole),” perspective-infused “Edge Of My Seat,” multi-week chart-topper “I just need U.” and “Scars,” admittedly the closest song to him on the project. Also included is the most recent radio favorite “Everything” which is currently trekking at No. 3 at Hot AC, No. 8 at AC Indicator, No. 9 at Christian Airplay and No. 14 at AC Monitored.

“When somebody has to walk through a desert or a storm or a freezing cold snow climbing Mount Everest, they are fighting the elements, fighting things that aren’t natural to themselves,” shares TobyMac. “Our lives are much the same. We’re fighting against these things and trying to remain true to who we are called to be.”

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.

To listen to The Elements, click here.

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, is available now boasting "Everything" alongside the chart-topper "I just need U."

Get Connected With TobyMac

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Twitter // www.twitter.com/tobymac

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YouTube // www.youtube.com/TobyMacVEVO

About Topgolf:

Topgolf pioneered a technology to make golf more fun and engaging. It has since emerged as a global sports and entertainment community focused on connecting people in meaningful ways. Today, Topgolf continues to blend technology and entertainment, golfers and non-golfers, children and adults – to create an experience that makes socializing a sport for everyone. No matter the occasion or who you share it with, we believe every great time starts with play, is fueled by food and beverage, moved by music and made possible through community. Every Topgolf venue features dozens of high-tech, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired menu for year-round deliciousness and hundreds of Associates eager to help create the moments that matter. Topgolf is truly everyone's game, with 47 venues entertaining more than 13 million Guests annually, original content shows, next-gen simulator lounges through Topgolf Swing Suite, the global Topgolf Tour competition, pop-up social experiences like Topgolf Crush, Toptracer technology as seen on TV, and the world's largest digital golf audience. For more information about Topgolf, including corporate sponsorships, hospitality opportunities or to learn about and view exclusive digital content, please visit topgolf.com.

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*5X GRAMMY® Nominees MercyMe with manager Scott Brickell & Vice President Mike Pence as the Music Modernization Act is signed on Oct. 11, 2018.*

MercyMe Participates In Historic Signing Of Music Modernization Act At The White House

October 11, 2018

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 11, 2018) - Multi-platinum selling MercyMe took part in today's historic moment as the Orrin G. Hatch—Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act was signed into law.

"It’s a history making day for all of our fellow music creatives as the Music Modernization Act was signed. We were honored to bear witness to the signing of this game changing legislation. We thank Congress and the President, but also the many songwriters, artists, composers, industry groups and more who united to safeguard music for years to come." - MercyMe

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.

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Full Circle Music Announces Limited Release of Song Chasers Commercial Songwriting Course Created by Full Circle Music Academy Helmed by GRAMMY@ Winner Seth Mosley

October 9, 2018

GRAMMY® Winner Seth Mosley (President of Full Circle Music)

Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 09, 2018) – Full Circle Music and GRAMMY® winner Seth Mosley are announcing the limited release of their commercial mastery songwriting course, Song Chasers. The course unpacks the secrets behind how Mosley and other chart-topping songwriters have made a name for themselves in a competitive industry, equipping others to do the same.

“When I set out to create a songwriting course, I thought it would just be something so second nature to me that I’d knock it out in a weekend. A year later, here it is! I never realized how hard it would be to distill the tried and true formulas for commercial songwriting into an actionable package," said Mosley. "And yes, I said formulas. And they work. And they’re all in Song Chasers."

Song Chasers features wisdom and stories from A-list songwriters across multiple genres including Cary Barlowe, Dave Barnes, Jesse Frasure, John Cooper of Skillet, Josh Silverberg, Matt Redman, Sam Tinnesz, Shane McAnally, Tommee Proffitt, and more, reinforcing that the tools found within the course can be applied to all genres. Some of the topics covered within the course include ideas for starting, melody mastery, lyrics, producing great demos, pitching songs, and more.

Song Chasers is available for 3 days only for 50% off the regular course price beginning Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 10:00a.m. CT, ending on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 12:00a.m. CT. For more information or to purchase Song Chasers, visit SongChasersCourse.com.

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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.

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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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ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS

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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."

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"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."

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"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.

Get Connected with Rend Collective:

Website: http://rendcollective.com

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rendcollective

Instagram: @rendcollective

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Media Contact:

Emily Travis

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