PEOPLE.COM & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT JOIN COLTON DIXON TO CELEBRATE TWINS' 1ST BIRTHDAY!

PEOPLE.COM & ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT JOIN COLTON DIXON TO CELEBRATE TWINS' 1ST BIRTHDAY!

Nashville, TN.... August 24, 2021 - American Idol's Colton Dixon and wife Annie celebrated the milestone of their twins, Athens and Dior, turning one last week! PEOPLE.com and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT joined the fun to commemorate their special day.  Click on the below images to read and watch the exclusive coverage.  

Yesterday Dixon has announced plans for an eagerly awaited series of US live dates. “World Vision® Presents Colton Dixon: Miracles Tour” gets underway September 18th at Urbana, OH’s Urbana Church of the Nazarene, and then travels the US through mid-November; support throughout comes from Hannah Kerr and Jordan St. Cyr. Additional dates will be announced soon. Tickets for all announced dates go on sale this Friday, August 27th at 12 noon (CT). For complete details, please visit www.coltondixon.com.

WORLD VISION® PRESENTS COLTON DIXON: MIRACLES TOUR
FEATURING HANNAH KERR AND JORDAN ST. CYR

SEPTEMBER

18 – Urbana, OH 

19 – Kokomo, IN 

24 – Chesterfield, SC 

25 – Seagrove, NC 


NOVEMBER

10 – Big Flatts, NY 

11  – Souderton, PA 

12 – Washington Court House, OH 

13 – Richmond, VA 

ABOUT COLTON DIXON:
Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist. Dixon is also a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort Anchor included the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, Anchor was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, followed by the release of his third studio album Identity, which included the top 5 single “All That Matters,” whose video was premiered by PEOPLE magazine. His latest, critically-acclaimed, self-titled EP, boasting this hit track "Miracles," is available now, as is his latest single, “Made to Fly.”

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MULTI-PLATINUM ROCKERS SKILLET TO DROP LONG- AWAITED NEW ACTIVE ROCK SINGLE "SURVIVING THE GAME" SEPTEMBER 15

*Photo by Jimmy Fontaine for Atlantic Records

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCKERS SKILLET TO DROP LONG-

AWAITED NEW

ACTIVE ROCK SINGLE

"SURVIVING THE GAME" SEPTEMBER 15

Band Hitting 24 Markets This Fall Headlining The Aftermath Tour

Nashville, TN ... August 19, 2021- Multi-platinum and GRAMMY-nominated rock band SKILLET has announced their long-awaited, first single in over a year, "Surviving The Game" (Atlantic). The track will be sent to Active Rock radio and available on all DSPs as well as the Skillet.com webstore on September 15th. Fans can PRE-SAVE the single now at https://www.skillet.com/stg.

Produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Disturbed) and written by John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Churko and Kane Churko, the track is one John Cooper describes as a rally cry for the future and getting through the tough times the world is and has been experiencing.

"Our new song “Surviving The Game” makes me feel like a bull about to come out of the gate," he says. "Within the first 30 seconds of the song you’re taken on a journey that begins with uncertainty and trepidation and leads to an explosion of energy and life. That sums up how I see the future. This has been a tough season, and we are not yet through the storm. We need hope, we need grit, and we will survive. I hope that when people hear “Surviving The Game” it will be the song they’ve been waiting for."

"Surviving The Game" is the first single from a to-be-announced full-length studio project coming this fall, which will follow Skillet's amazing track record of two RIAA certified multi-platinum albums, two Gold Albums, five RIAA certified multi-platinum singles, and four gold singles.

This fall Skillet will headline 24 shows with Adelitas Way as main support as well as Eva Under Fire. The trek, dubbed "The Aftermath Tour," kicks off September 12 in Chicago and runs through October 22 in St. Louis. A limited quantity of VIP packages are available as well, which include a ticket, pre-show Q&A and trivia contest hosted by Skillet, and exclusive merchandise. All dates are below and tickets are available via https://www.skillet.com/tour.

SKILLET - "The Aftermath Tour"
9/12 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
9/14 — Cleveland, OH — TempleLive
9/15 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/18 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland
9/19 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
9/21 — Norfolk, VA — Norva
9/22 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
9/25 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
9/28 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
9/29 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
10/1 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec
10/2 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
10/5 — Colorado Springs, CO — Pikes Peak
10/6 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
10/9 — Boise, ID — Revolution
10/11 — Portland, OR — Roseland
10/12 — Kennewick, WA — Toyota Center
10/14 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
10/15 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee
10/16 — Anaheim, CA — The Grove
10/17 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto
10/19 — Albuquerque, NM — El Rey
10/21 — Kansas City, MO — Midland
10/22 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant

SKILLET is one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Pandora Billionaires Club members, multiplatinum rockers have an undying spirit that has humbly asserted and affirmed them as one of this generation’s most successful rock acts. However, as all classic underdog stories do, it happened quietly under the radar. By 2019, they not only garnered a pair of GRAMMY® Award nods and sold over 12 million albums worldwide, but they also took home a Billboard Music Award for the double-platinum Awake. Its breakout single “Monster” remains “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all-time” with over 3 BILLION global audio streams. 2016’s Unleashed bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200. Hitting #1 on Rock Radio, the lead single “Feel Invincible” cracked 643 million global audio streams and went platinum. Meanwhile, the gold-certified Unleashed became their fourth consecutive album to receive either a gold, platinum, or double-platinum status. Their 2019 release Victorious included the top ten rock radio hit "Legendary," which lived up to its name with over 108 million streams. To date, nine original tunes earned RIAA recognition in tandem with high-profile syncs by everyone from WWE and Marvel to ESPN and NFL. Between selling out arenas in 26 countries and four continents, the group performed on CONAN and graced the pages of USA Today and The New York Times, Skillet debuted their first graphic novel, EDEN: A Skillet Graphic Novel with Z2 Comics, which became the publisher’s best-selling book of all time, followed by EDEN II: The Aftermath.

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THAT SOUNDS FUN PODCAST NETWORK SURPASSES 40 MILLION DOWNLOADS AND CELEBRATES 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS OF THE MATTHEW WEST PODCAST

THAT SOUNDS FUN PODCAST NETWORK SURPASSES 40 MILLION DOWNLOADS AND CELEBRATES

1 MILLION DOWNLOADS OF THE MATTHEW WEST PODCAST

NETWORK CREATOR ANNIE F. DOWNS SURPRISED WEST WITH COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE DURING LIFEST PERFORMANCE LAST WEEK

NASHVILLE, TN...8/4/21 - New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Annie F. Downs' That Sounds Fun Podcast Network has surpassed over 40 million downloads as a network and recently celebrated the milestone of five-time Grammy Award winner Matthew West's podcast hitting 1 million downloads. Downs surprised West with a plaque during his Lifest performance last week outside Nashville.

Presented at Lifest during Matthew West's headlining show Friday night 7/30. (https://lifest.com/music-city/)

"I’ve loved every second of launching my podcast, and I’m so thankful that people are tuning in weekly to be challenged, encouraged, and hopefully inspired to make the most of the one life we all get," remarked West. "I’m thankful for Annie and the entire team at TSF for showing me the way! I couldn’t ask for a better mentor than Annie F. Downs and I am excited for what’s to come. Thanks to this show, Wednesday is now my favorite day of the week!"

Joining Matthew on his podcast are some of his favorite artists, authors, athletes, and influencers such as Mark Hall from Casting Crowns, best selling author Max Lucado, Sadie and Korie Robertson, NBA star Cody Zeller, best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon, and many more. In addition, listeners will be taken behind-the-scenes in each episode to experience some of the powerful stories behind his music.

Now home to eleven shows, including her own "That Sounds Fun" podcast, which has over 50 million downloads, Downs' Network is living up to its promise to be an amusement park of podcasts with an aim to entertain, impact, help, and bless you and the people you love. To find out more on the network overall, you can visit thatsoundsfunnetwork.com. To interview one of the hosts from the That Sounds Fun Network, or if you want to be on one of the That Sounds Fun Network shows, please email guests@thatsoundsfunnetwork.com.

Get Connected with Annie F. Downs:
Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network—which includes her aptly named flagship show, "That Sounds Fun"—and author of multiple bestselling books like 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and That Sounds Fun. Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift. Annie is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at @anniefdowns.

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ABOUT MATTHEW WEST: Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner, and a 2018 GMA Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient and has two RIAA® Gold-certified and a RIAA Platinum-certified singles. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award, and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.”

In addition to his own recording career, he has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, and others, along with back-to-back No. 1 songs by Casting Crowns including their single, "Nobody," which features West. He was also nominated for a GRAMMY Award in 2019 for Casting Crowns' song, "Only Jesus," as a songwriter. West also co-wrote Jeremy Camp's multi-week No. 1 song, "Keep Me In The Moment." In February 2020, he released his new studio album, Brand New, which produced the multiple-week No. 1 single, "The God Who Stays," and his most recent No. 1 single, "Truth Be Told." In August 2020 he launched his official podcast, "The Matthew West Podcast," on the Annie F. Downs' That Sounds Fun Network.

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 Hello, My Name Is. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded POPWE, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information. For all things Matthew, visit his site at MatthewWest.com.

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COMPELLING AND TIMELY FILM NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH AVAILABLE DIGITALLY AND ON DVD SEPTEMBER 14

COMPELLING AND TIMELY FILM
NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
AVAILABLE DIGITALLY AND ON DVD SEPTEMBER 14

INSPIRED BY THE TEACHINGS OF PASTOR ADRIAN ROGERS, FILM TACKLES CULTURAL EROSION OF BIBLICAL TRUTH

Nashville, TN... August 3, 2021 - Inspired by the teachings of Pastor Adrian Rogers, Nothing But The Truth is a compelling and timely film that will be available both digitally and on DVD on September 14th. Produced by John Sanders LLC, Love Worth Finding ministries and EIDON events, the film tackles the erosion of Biblical truth in culture today. To watch the trailer and pre-order the film, visit https://www.nbttmovie.com/

In the midst of an escalating cultural battle of worldviews, Nothing But The Truth is a full-length documentary sharing deep insights from some of today’s best-known Christian thinkers. In addition to Pastor Rogers, you will hear from leaders including Lee Strobel, Dr. Tony Evans, Dr. Al Mohler, Ed Newton, Len Munsil, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Dr. Robert Jeffress, Mike Huckabee, Jennifer Rothschild, Trillia Newbell, Ken Whitten, Jonathan Falwell, Dave Ramsey, and many others.

Utilizing data from an in-depth 2020 study by George Barna and the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, the film clearly discovers what Rogers meant when he said, “we are only one generation away from paganism," explaining the erosion of Truth these days with “my truth” seemingly taking priority over actual truth, and asking the question, "In our world of tolerance and inclusion, the Truth is being written off quickly and forcibly. Is it possible to respond in both Truth AND Love?"

"What is truth? Is there a universal truth? Is there something outside of our opinions? Is there something outside of what I think? Or is truth just relative?," asks Strobel in the film. "I mean, I have my truth, you have your truth. Is it something that varies from person to person, or is there an ultimate truth that we can build our lives on? That was an important question for me."

The desire of the producers of Nothing But The Truth is that by watching the film, viewers will be emboldened to stand as pillars of reason when our culture needs the Truth—in love—more than ever.

Get Connected with Nothing But the Truth on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nothing-But-The-Truth-Movie-100106182347237
Twitter/Instagram: @NBTTMOVIE
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVoTeQUqsuSsKTqZNIAM3A


About Love Worth Finding:
Pastor, teacher, and author Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has impacted untold numbers of lives by presenting profound Biblical truth with such simplicity that “a 5-year-old can understand it, and yet, it still speaks to the heart of the 50-year-old.” Love Worth Finding was started in 1987 as the broadcast ministry of Adrian Rogers and remains the exclusive provider of his comprehensive teachings today. By connecting others with his plainspoken and timeless biblical wisdom through resources like books, video, and audio recordings, digital content, and other media, we seek to not only reach non-Christians with the hope of Jesus, but strengthen and encourage everyday Christians in their faith as well. Adrian Rogers’ unique ability to apply biblical truth to everyday life is yet unparalleled by other modern teachers. And Love Worth Finding is dedicated to glorifying God by honoring that legacy and expanding his impact.

About John Sanders (Executive Producer):
John Sanders is the founder and CEO of EMMY® award-winning John Sanders LLC, which produces some of the most in-demand, fan-focused industry events, which connect and serve artists, entertainers, and fans. These events include the K-LOVE Fan Awards, Premier Experience, Camp Electric, Pro Lessons, the K-LOVE Cruise, The Duck Dynasty Cruise, the Property Brothers Cruise, The Music Boat, and more. John co-owns Camp Electric, an annual summer-camp experience providing unparalleled coaching for musicians ages 13-19. Residing in Memphis and husband to Kari and father of four, John is passionate about bringing high-quality, faith-filled, and engaging events to people across the country.

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PEOPLE.COM PREMIERES THE JESUS MUSIC FILM TRAILER LIONSGATE TO RELEASE OCT 1, 2021

MEDIA ALERT:  PEOPLE.COM PREMIERES

THE JESUS MUSIC FILM TRAILER

LIONSGATE TO RELEASE

OCT 1, 2021

The Jesus Music: A Visual Story of Redemption as Told

by Those Who Lived It, written by Marshall Terrill with

foreword by Greg Laurie due Oct. 5

FILM PUBLICITY MATERIALS: 

https://wdrv.it/7a0fc86f2                                                                                                https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/the-jesus-music

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:                    

http://jesusmusic.movie
FILM TRAILER:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht0amareeDI

FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Kirk Franklin, Lauren Daigle, Glenn Kaiser, Greg Laurie, Skillet, Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, for KING & COUNTRY, Steven Curtis Chapman, Eddie DeGarmo, Michael Tait, Kevin Max, LeCrae, Mandisa, Bill Gaither, among many others.

DIRECTORS                                                Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
WRITER                                                       Jon Erwin
PRODUCERS                                              Brandon Gregory, Joshua Walsh
PRODUCTION COMPANIES                      Kingdom Story Company, K-LOVE Films,
                                                                     Southland Studios
SYNOPSIS:
With stirring songs of faith, love, and hope, Jesus music rose from America’s 1960s counterculture movement to become a worldwide phenomenon. This fascinating documentary reveals the music’s uplifting and untold story — from its humble beginnings at the Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California through its transformation into the multibillion-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary Music today. Directed by the Erwin Brothers ("I Can Only Imagine," “I Still Believe”, “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story”), THE JESUS MUSIC is the definitive love letter to CCM fans that features intimate interviews with the genre’s biggest stars including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Kirk Franklin, and Lauren Daigle. With stories of trials and triumphs, the universal power of music from these artists shine through from their messages of passion, sacrifice, and redemption that inspire millions of devoted listeners.

BOOK COMPANION:
The Jesus Music: A Visual Story of Redemption as Told by Those Who Lived It:

Written by Marshall Terrill, the 4-color, visual companion to the documentary film of the same name, The Jesus Music brings the history of a movement to life. Featuring Contemporary Christian Music artists across five decades, readers will experience the story that has united and changed the lives of people around the world. More details and digital review copies coming soon.

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TUNE IN ALERT:  

SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT TO

PERFORM 90s SMASH, "Baby Baby" on

FOX & FRIENDS "ALL AMERICAN SUMMER" CONCERT

SERIES TOMORROW, JULY 30

SATURDAY, JULY 31 GRANT WILL CHAT WITH CLINT

BLACK FOR "TALKING IN CIRCLES" ON

CIRCLE ALL ACCESS

NASHVILLE, TN.... July 29, 2021 - Six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant will appear on FOX & Friend's All American Summer tomorrow, July 30 to perform her GRAMMY-nominated, No. 1 smash, "Baby Baby," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks. FOX & Friends airs on the Fox News Channel weekdays from 6 to 9AM/ET.

On Saturday July 31, Grant will join Clint Black for an episode of his show Talking In Circles, which airs at 10et/9pct on the Circle All Access Network. To watch, visit circleallaccess.com/watch-circle/.

Grant has just released the double disc, 30th anniversary editon of her iconic album,Heart In Motion, and was recently inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) Class of 2021 along with Toby Keith, Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon and John Scott Sherrill. She will hit the road and visit 42 cities this fall with a set that will span her four-decade long career, including hits from Heart In Motion to celebrate its milestone anniversary. Visit AmyGrant.com for all details.

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About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April of 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmas released in late 2016 and marked Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years. Last February, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala. 2021 finds Grant celebrating her iconic, 5x platinum album, Heart In Motion, releasing a double disc 35th Anniversary Edition on July 9 that includes never before released tracks and updated remixes of the hit singles.

Get Connected with Amy Grant:

Website // http://amygrant.com
Twitter // https://twitter.com/amygrant
Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/amygrant/
TikTok // amygrantmusic

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Annie F. Downs to Debut First Children's Book, What Sounds Fun to You?, October 19

New York Times Best Selling Author 

Annie F. Downs to Debut First Children's Book, What

Sounds Fun to You?, October 19

Popular podcaster announced new book during last

night's miniBFF Book Club

Nashville, TN.... July 27, 2021 - For over a year, every Monday night, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and the one who many call the "Expert on Fun," Annie F. Downs reads a picture book just for kids via Instagram live during her popular miniBFF Book Club, which averages over 16,000 viewers each week. On last night's episode, Downs shared with her miniBFF's that she would be releasing her very own children's book, What Sounds Fun to You? on October 19th. A former elementary school teacher, she is uniquely poised to share fun and light with both young and grown-up friends.

"No one knows how to have fun like kids do," says Downs, "but sometimes, even kids can use some fresh ideas for finding fun in their lives. I adore kids, and I'm over the moon to be releasing a book just for them!"

As she mentioned last night, Downs is offering an exciting preorder bonus for orders placed before October 19th. Fans will receive a special package from the author herself, that will include a coloring page, a sticker sheet, and a peel-and-stick (personalized & hand-signed) book plate to place inside the front cover of the book.

Fun is everywhere, and with this charmingly illustrated children’s book, Downs helps children ages 3 to 8 find it! Can it be found in science experiments, at the farmer’s market, or in the kitchen? Yes! Can it be found on rainy days and starlit nights? You bet! Can it be found with friends or parents or even little brothers? Of course! It’s no secret that the world has felt a little less fun lately. What Sounds Fun to You? is the perfect book to get kids thinking about how to create their own fun right where they are, right now. And parents can reignite the fun within themselves with their kids!

It has been a busy season for Downs following the release of of her 2020 New York Times bestseller That Sounds Fun, including appearances on Good Morning America's GMA3, Hallmark Channel's Home & Family, The Doctors, CNN New Day, CBN's 700 Club and Studio 5 shows and more.

In addition to hosting her popular "That Sounds Fun" podcast, which has received over 50 million downloads, her That Sounds Fun Podcast Network is experiencing rapid growth, having recently signed podcasts like Lauren Akins' "Live in Love" Podcast, Ben Higgins' "Hope Still Wins" Podcast, Carlos Whittakers' "Human Hope" Podcast, and more. To find out more on the network overall, you can visit their new website here.

This summer, she took her "That Sounds Fun" podcast on the road for the first time ever, stopping at 12 cities all over the country. The tour was full of fun, friends, comedy, and a live interview each night featuring popular guests like country group Lady A, Broadway actresses Ginna Claire Mason and Mary Kate Morrissey, IT Cosmetics founder Jamie Kern Lima, comedian Trey Kennedy, and more.

Get Connected with Annie F. Downs:
Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. In addition to hosting her popular "That Sounds Fun" podcast, which has received over 50 million downloads, her That Sounds Fun Podcast Network is experiencing rapid growth, having recently signed podcasts like Lauren Akins' "Live in Love" Podcast, Ben Higgins' "Hope Still Wins" Podcast, Carlos Whittakers' "Human Hope" Podcast, and more. As the author of multiple bestselling books like 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and That Sounds Fun, Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift. Annie is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at @anniefdowns.

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AMY GRANT'S HEART IN MOTION 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION IS OUT NOW Grant welcomed into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT'S 

HEART IN MOTION 30th ANNIVERSARY

EDITION IS OUT NOW

Grant welcomed into

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame,

set to perform on

FOX & Friend's All American Summer July 30,

Hit 42 cities on tour this Fall

Nashville, TN.... July 14, 2021 - Six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant just released the double disc, 30th anniversary editon of her iconic album, Heart In Motion, spending it's first few days once again as one of the highest charting albums on the pop charts, this time on iTunes. Enthusiasm for the project is evident in a wide range of media coverage, including Billboard, USA Today, Bobby Bones, ABC Radio, CNN, CBNNews, KTLA, Apple Music's Proud Radio and much more to come. In recent months Grant has also appeared on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Hallmark Home & Family, in FORBES, and on Delilah. Fellow artists also shared their fondness for Grant and their favorite tunes fromHeart In Motion on the Gospel Music Association's Instragram stories.

(l-r): John Scott Sherrill, Amy Grant, Buddy Cannon, Rhett Akins
Photo Credit: Bev Moser

In the midst of the celebrations surrounding the anniversary, today, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) announced its Class of 2021 today, including Grant, along with Toby Keith, Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon and John Scott Sherrill. All five will be officially inducted into the Hall this November, during the “50/51” Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala on November 1, at the Music City Center.

Upcoming, Grant will also appear on FOX & Friend's All American Summer performing her GRAMMY-nominated, No. 1 smash, "Baby Baby," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks.

Orignally released on March 5, 1991, Heart In Motion was GRAMMY-nominated, sold over 5 million copies and garnered five Billboard Top 10 singles ("Baby Baby," "Every Heartbeat," "That's What Love Is For," "I Will Remember You," and "Good For Me.").

Grant will hit the road and visit 42 cities this fall with a set that will span her four-decade long career, including hits from Heart In Motion to celebrate its milestone anniversary. See tour dates below and visit AmyGrant.com for all details.


5-Aug/Beaver Creek, CO - Vilar Performing Arts Center

6-Aug/Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre

7-Aug/Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

14-Aug/LaGrange, GA-Sweetland Amphitheater at Boyd Park

15-Aug/Pelham, TN-The Caverns

8-Sept/Lancaster, PA-American Music Theatre

9-Sept/Medford, MA-The Chevalier Theater

10-Sept/Baltimore, MD-Modell Performing Arts Center @ The Lyric

11-Sep/Richmond, KY-EKU Center for the Arts, Eastern Kentucky Univ

16-Sept/New Philadelphia, OH-Performing Arts Center at Kent State

17-Sept/Greensburg, PA-Palace Theatre

18-Sept/Warsaw, IN-Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts

20-Sept/Alexandria, VA-The Birchmere Music Hall

21-Sept/Dayton, OH-Schuster Center

22-Sept/Rocky Mount, VA-Harvester Performance Center

23-Sept/Durham, NC-Carolina Theatre

25-Sept/Charlottesville, VA-Paramount Theater

26-Sept/Bristol, TN-Paramount Center for the Arts

1-3-Oct/Franklin, TN - Tennessee Weekend

8-Oct/Greeley, CO-Union Colony Civic Center

9-Oct/Salt Lake City, UT-Eccles Theater

10-Oct/Boise, ID-Morrison Center for the Perf Arts

11-Oct/Spokane, WA-First Interstate Center for the Arts

13-Oct/Bellingham, WA-Mount Baker Theatre

14-Oct/Eugene, OR-McDonald Theater

15-Oct/Santa Rosa, CA-Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

16-Oct/Bakersfield, CA-The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater

18-Oct/San Jose, CA-California Theater

19-Oct/Grass Valley, CA-The Center for the Arts

20-Oct/Anaheim, CA-City National Grove of Anaheim

22-Oct/Beverly Hills, CA-Saban Theater

23-Oct/Chandler, AZ-Chandler Center for the Arts

24-Oct/Tucson, AZ-Fox Tucson Theatre

26-Oct/Lubbock, TX-The Buddy Holly Hall

27-Oct/Dallas, TX-Majestic Theatre

28-Oct/Houston, TX-Arena Theatre

29-Oct/Pensacola, FL-Saenger Theater

5-Nov/Marion, OH-Palace Theatre

6-Nov/St. Charles, IL-The Arcada Theater

7-Nov/Crystal Lake, IL-Raue Center for the Arts

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About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April of 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmas released in late 2016 and marked Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years. Last February, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala. 2021 finds Grant celebrating her iconic, 5x platinum album, Heart In Motion, releasing a double disc 35th Anniversary Edition on July 9 that includes never before released tracks and updated remixes of the hit singles.

Get Connected with Amy Grant:

Website // http://amygrant.com
Twitter // https://twitter.com/amygrant
Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/amygrant/
TikTok // amygrantmusic

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TUNE IN ALERT: 

COLTON DIXON TO PERFORM NEW SINGLE, "MADE TO FLY" ON GMA3

AND KTLA'S MUSIC FEST FRIDAYS JULY 9

Nashville, TN.... July 8, 2021 - Tomorrow, July 9, American Idol alum and fan favorite Colton Dixon will give an interview and exclusive performance of his latest single, "Made to Fly" during Good Morning America's afternoon program, GMA3's Faith Friday segment, which will also be shown on the show's jumbotron in Times Square during the live broadcast at 1pm est/12 noon cst/pst. Additionally, Dixon will also chat and deliver another exclusive performance on Los Angeles' #1 rated KTLA 5 News at 1pm pst for their Music Fest Fridays segment.

In just a few weeks, “Made To Fly” is already airing on 40+ stations – including SiriusXM The Message; JoyFM/St. Louis, MO; WBSN/New Orleans, LA; KNLB/Phoenix, AZ; WJQK/Grand Rapids, MI; and Life 102.5/Madison, WI. The track follows Dixon's 9-week streak at No 1 on Hot AC/CHR with "Devil Is A Liar" and 2020's "Miracles," which hit Top 5 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart and held on to the No. 1 spot for 6 weeks on Hot/AC CHR last summer.

Continuing their extensive coverage of his family story, PEOPLE.COM recently spoke with Dixon ahead of celebrating his first Father's Day with his ten month old identical twin miracle girls, Dior and Athens.

ABOUT COLTON DIXON:

Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist. Dixon is also a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort Anchor included the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, Anchor was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, followed by the release of his third studio album Identity, which included the top 5 single “All That Matters,” whose video was premiered by PEOPLE magazine. His latest, critically-acclaimed, self-titled EP, boasting this hit track "Miracles," is available now, as is his latest single, “Made to Fly.”

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coltondixonmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColtonDixonMusicVEVO
Instagram: https://instagram.com/coltondixonmusic/

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PEOPLE.COM TALKS FIRST FATHER'S DAY WITH AMERICAN IDOL'S COLTON DIXON Dixon to perform new single, "Made to Fly" on ABC News' GMA3 July 9th

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PEOPLE.COM TALKS FIRST FATHER'S DAY WITH AMERICAN IDOL'S COLTON DIXON

Dixon to perform new single,

"Made to Fly" on ABC News' GMA3 July 9th

Nashville, TN....June 18, 2021 - Continuing their extensive coverage of his family story, PEOPLE.COM has spoken with American Idol alum Colton Dixon about celebrating his first Father's Day with his ten month old identical twin miracle girls, Dior and Athens.

Dixon told PEOPLE "that the past year with his little ones has been 'incredible' and he is 'so thankful' for the extra time he's had with them at home due to the coronavirus pandemic."

"I never really understood what parents meant, when they're like, 'Man, I didn't realize I could love someone so much,' " he admitted. "But then you have kids and you go, 'Oh my gosh. I would literally do anything. There's nothing I wouldn't do for them.' "

On July 9, Dixon will give an exclusive performance of his latest single, "Made to Fly" during Good Morning America's afternoon program, GMA3's Faith Fridaysegment, which will also be shown on the show's jumbotron in Times Square during the live broadcast at 1pm est/12 noon cst/pst.

In just a few weeks, “Made To Fly” is already airing on 40+ stations – including SiriusXM The Message; JoyFM/St. Louis, MO; WBSN/New Orleans, LA; KNLB/Phoenix, AZ; WJQK/Grand Rapids, MI; and Life 102.5/Madison, WI. The track follows Dixon's 9-week streak at No 1 on Hot AC/CHR with "Devil Is A Liar" and 2020's "Miracles," which hit Top 5 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart and held on to the No. 1 spot for 6 weeks on Hot/AC CHR last summer.

ABOUT COLTON DIXON:
Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist. Dixon is also a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort Anchor included the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, Anchor was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, followed by the release of his third studio album Identity, which included the top 5 single “All That Matters,” whose video was premiered by PEOPLE magazine. His latest, critically-acclaimed, self-titled EP, boasting this hit track "Miracles," is available now, as is his latest single, “Made to Fly.”

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Get Connected with Colton Dixon:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coltondixon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coltondixonmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColtonDixonMusicVEVO
Instagram: https://instagram.com/coltondixonmusic/

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AMY GRANT ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR

AMY GRANT ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR

SHOWS TO INCLUDE HIT SONGS FROM HEART IN MOTION, CELEBRATE ICONIC ALBUM & MORE

Digtial pre-order of Heart In Motion 30th Anniversary Edition available now with instant grat track,

"Don't Ever Want to Lose It (Wind In The Fire)"

LISTEN to Heart In Motion 30th Anniversary Edition HERE

Nashville, TN.... June 18, 2021 - Six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant has announced her 2021 fall tour, which will include songs from and celebrate the 30th anniversary editon of her iconic album, Heart In Motion, which will release on July 9. For the past two weeks, physical pre-orders via DSPs and fan bundles via AmyGrant.com have been available, and today, digital pre-orders have launched with the instant grat track "Don't Ever Want To Lose It (Wind In the Fire)."

After cancelling all remaining tour dates in 2020 when COVID hit, Grant is incredibly excited to visit 39 cities this fall, including Denver, Houston, Spokane, Baltimore, Phoenix (Chandler, AZ.) and two Los Angeles area shows in Beverly Hills and Anaheim. Featuring her full band, the set will include songs that span Grant's four-decade long career, including hits from Heart In Motion to celebrate its milestone anniversary. See tour dates below and visit AmyGrant.com for details.

Along with all the original Heart In Motion remastered tracks, the double disc anniversary edition will also include never before released tracks and updated remixes of the hit singles. Beginning July 30th, for the first time since its original release, the album will also be remastered on vinyl. A major digital campaign, which is already underway, includes a year-round playlist focus, single releases and themed collections.

Orignally released on March 5, 1991, Heart In Motion was GRAMMY-nominated, sold over 5 million copies and garnered five Billboard Top 10 singles ("Baby Baby," "Every Heartbeat," "That's What Love Is For," "I Will Remember You," and "Good For Me.").

AMY GRANT FALL 2021 TOUR (all dates subject to change):

Aug 5 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Performing Arts Center

Aug 6 Denver, CO Paramount Theater

Aug 7 Salina, KS Stiefel Theater

Aug 14 LaGrange, GA Sweetland Amphitheater

Aug 15 Pelham, TN The Caverns

Sept 8 Lancaster, PA American Music Theater

Sept 9 Medford, MA The Chevalier Theater

Sept 10 Baltimore, MD Modell Performing Arts Center

Sept 11 Richmond, KY Eastern Kentucky University

Sept 16 New Philadelphia, OH Performing Arts Center

Sept 17 Greensburg, PA Palace Theater

Sept 18 Warsaw, IN Wagon Wheel Center

Sept 20 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere

Sept 21 Dayton, OH Schuster Center

Sept 22 Rocky Mount, VA Harvester Performance Center

Sept 23 Durham, NC Carolina Theater of Durham

Sept 25 Charlottesville, VA Paramount Theater

Sept 26 Bristol, TN Paramount Center for the Performing Arts

Oct 1 Franklin, TN Tennessee Weekend

Oct 2 Franklin, TN Tennessee Weekend

Oct 3 Franklin TN Tennessee Weekend

Oct 8 Greeley, CO Union Colony Civic Center

Oct 9 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater

Oct 10 Boise, ID Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

Oct 11 Spokane, WA First Interstate Center

Oct 13 Bellingham, WA Mount Baker Theater

Oct 14 Eugene, OR McDonald Theater

Oct 15 Santa Rosa, CA Luther Burbank Center

Oct 16 Bakersfield, CA Fox Theater

Oct 18 San Jose, CA California Theater

Oct 19 Grass Valley, CA Center for the Performing Arts

Oct 20 Anaheim, CA City National Grove

Oct 22 Beverly Hills, CA Saban Theater

Oct 23 Chandler, AZ Chandler Center for the Performing

Oct 24 Tucson, AZ Fox Theater

Oct 26 Lubbock, TX Buddy Holly Center

Oct 27 Dallas, TX Majestic Theater

Oct 28 Houston, TX Arena Theater

Oct 29 Pensacola, FL Saenger Theater

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April of 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmas released in late 2016 and marked Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years. Last February, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.


Get Connected with Amy Grant:


Website // http://amygrant.com

Twitter // https://twitter.com/amygrant

Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/

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

TikTok // amygrantmusic

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for KING & COUNTRY AND ZACH WILLIAMS SCORE DOUBLE WINS AT K-LOVE FAN AWARDS; K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend was the largest event at Gaylor Opryland Resort post-COVID

for KING & COUNTRY AND ZACH WILLIAMS SCORE DOUBLE WINS AT K-LOVE FAN AWARDS

CAIN, LAUREN DAIGLE, "THE CHOSEN," BAYLOR'S CHAMPIONSHIP COACH SCOTT DREW, SKILLET'S JOHN COOPER, AMONG OTHER WINNERS

MICHAEL W. SMITH GARNERS FIRST K-LOVE FAN AWARD

K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend was the largest event at Gaylor Opryland Resort post-COVID

Tonight's TBN broadcast now streaming on TBN App 

Host Matthew West performing "Truth Be Told" with Carly Pearce (photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for K-LOVE Fan Awards)

Nashville, Tenn. (Jun. 4, 2021) – for KING & COUNTRY and Zach Williams scored double wins during tonight’s broadcast of the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards. Taped live and in person in front of a capacity crowd at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House, Artist of the Year and Group of the Year went to for KING & COUNTRY, as Zach Williams was named Male Artist of the Year and received the Song of the Year award for his duet with Dolly Parton, "There Was Jesus."  Other winners included Michael W. Smith's first K-LOVE Fan Award nomination and win for Worship Song of the Year (“Waymaker”) and newcomers CAIN for Breakout Single of the Year (“Rise Up”). The eighth annual show, sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated, was broadcast by TBN this evening and is now  streaming on the TBN app.  The K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend, culminating with the award show, was the largest event at the Gaylord Opryland Resort post-COVID. 

Breakout Single of the Year ("Rise Up") winners, CAIN - (photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for K-LOVE Fan Awards)

Zach Williams (photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for K-LOVE Fan Awards)

Centering around the awards’ mission to also recognize mission-driven people and projects outside of the music community, “The Chosen” was named the Film Impact Winner; Scott Drew, Head Coach of Baylor's National Championship Men's Basketball team, was honored with the Sports Impact Award; Skillet lead vocalist John Cooper was given the Book Impact Award for his debut book, Awake and Alive to Truth.

Matthew West hosted the night for a record 6th time, which featured unique collaborative performances, including his own with country superstar Carly Pearce, Danny Gokey with Latin stars Evan Craft and Redimi2, Kari Jobe with Cody Carnes and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells with Gary LeVox, and Zach Williams with CAIN. Additionally, Andrew Ripp, Casting Crowns, Cory Asbury, Crowder, Dante Bowe, Elevation Worship, MercyMe, Michael W. Smith and We The Kingdom rounded out the vast array of performers.

The evening's presenters represent the diversity of the award catergories, with appearances by New York Time's best-selling author and podcaster Annie F. Downs, UK Pastor Charlotte Gambill, We Are Messenger's Darren Mulligan, multi-platinum artist Michael W. Smith, industry veteran and award-winning singer Natalie Grant, AccessMore Podcast host and former ABC News correspondent Paula Faris, Jonathan Roumi and Dallas Jenkins from the breakout TV series "The Chosen," and songstress Riley Clemmons.

The award show capped a weekend of live and in-person, fan-focused events, the first in Nashville since March 2020, including a songwriter’s showcase hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman, and a worship service with Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill, all at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

Full List of 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards WINNERS:

Male Artist of the Year​​​​​​​​​
Zach Williams

Female Artist of the Year
Lauren Daigle ​​​​​

Group of the Year​​​​​​​​​​
for KING & COUNTRY​​​​​​

Breakout Single
CAIN “Rise Up”

Worship Song of the Year
Michael W. Smith “Waymaker”

Song of the Year
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton “There Was Jesus”

Artist of the Year
for KING & COUNTRY

Film & Television Impact
The Chosen

Book Impact
John Cooper “Awake & Alive To Truth”

Sports Impact
Scott Drew, Head Coach Baylor Mens Basketball

Official Photos from the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards:

Red Carpet/Show MMS Link: https://dam.gettyimages.com/assignments/2021-k-love-fan-awards
Backstage MMS Link: https://dam.gettyimages.com/assignments/2021-k-love-fan-awards-backstage
Official Behind-the-Scenes, Red Carpet, Show footage etc. from TBN: https://watch.tbn.org/2021-k-love-fan-awards


About the K-LOVE Fan Awards:
The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show will be hosted Matthew West. The annual awards show is a John Sanders LLC production presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated.

About K-LOVE:
K-LOVE creates compelling media designed to inspire and encourage people to develop a meaningful relationship with Christ. K-LOVE is listener-supported and delivers Christian music through its almost 600 signals across 50 states, the K-LOVE App, smart devices, klove.com, and K-LOVE On-Demand offering positive and encouraging music

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

Get Connected with the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Facebook // Facebook.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Twitter // Twitter.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Instagram // Instagram.com/KLOVEFanAwards

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AMY GRANT ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF ICONIC ALBUM HEART IN MOTION

SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT

ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF

ICONIC ALBUM

HEART IN MOTION

AVAILABLE JULY 9, DOUBLE DISC PROJECT WILL

INCLUDE NEVER BEFORE RELEASED TRACKS,

REMIXES AND MORE

MULTIPLE PRE-ORDERS, FAN BUNDLE AVAILABLE

TODAY AND THROUGHOUT JUNE

Nashville, TN....June 3, 2021 - Six-time GRAMMY-winner Amy Grant announced today that she'll release a special 30th anniversary editon of her iconic album,Heart In Motion. Over the next few weeks special preorders and fan packages will be offered. Starting today, AmyGrant.com will be live with an exclusive “Fan Bundle” that includes the double disc, an exclusive bonus single disc with commentary, a limited edition photo book, t-shirt, and a 30 year Heart In Motion keychain. Physical pre-orders are also live today, including an exclusive version at Walmart with two extra tracks. Digital pre-orders will begin June 18 at all DSPs and include the instant grat track "Don't Ever Want To Lose It (Wind in the Fire)."

Along with all the original Heart In Motion remastered tracks, the double disc anniversary edition will also include never before released tracks and updated remixes of the hit singles. Beginning July 30th, for the first time since its original release, the album will also be remastered on vinyl. A major DSP campaign, which is already underway, includes a year-round playlist focus, single releases and themed collections. See full track listing below.

Orignally released on March 5, 1991, Heart In Motion was GRAMMY-nominated, sold over 5 million copies and garnered five Billboard Top 10 singles ("Baby Baby," "Every Heartbeat," "That's What Love Is For," "I Will Remember You," and "Good For Me.").

"How could 30 years have flown by so quickly?," Grant remarked. "Doing this commemorative project has been so much fun -- going through old photographs, reconnecting with so many people who were part of the original project, sharing memories and rediscovering the music that made it and the music that didn't. I hope people enjoy listening to what we have put together."

Throughout 2021 Grant has been sharing memories, behind-the-scenes photos, fun playlists, and exciting ways fans can join in on the 30th anniversary celebration. She's also had an already-extensive press run, with more to come, including Hallmark Home & Family on June 30 and more. Recent appearances on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Daily Blast Live, FORBES, Entertainment Tonight, Delilah, the cover of PEOPLE Health and more, found Grant reminiscing about the landmark 30th anniversary as well as life since her life-saving open-heart surgery last summer.

Heart In Motion 30th Anniversay Edition Track List

DISC 1

Good For Me

Baby Baby

Every Heartbeat

That's What Love Is For

Ask Me

Galileo

You’re Not Alone

Hats

I Will Remember You

How Can We See That Far

Hope Set High



DISC 2

Don't Ever Want to Lose It (Wind In The Fire)*

Stand By Me*

Heart In Motion Medley

Good For Me demo

Baby Baby (7 inch Heart In Motion mix)

Every Heartbeat (Steve Bishir edit)

That’s What Love Is For (Demo)

Ask Me (7 inch Mix)

Baby Baby (12" Heart In Motion Mix)

Galileo (Rough Mix)

I Will Remember You (Rhythm mix)

Good For Me (12" So Good mix)

Every Heartbeat (Heart and Soul edit)

Day And Night*

Baby Baby (7" No Getting Over You mix)

Good For Me (12" mix)

*New

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April of 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmasreleased in late 2016, marked Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years. Last February, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.


Get Connected with Amy Grant:

Website // http://amygrant.com

Twitter // https://twitter.com/amygrant

Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/

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

TikTok // amygrantmusic

That Sounds Fun Podcast Network Continues Expansion June 1st with The Bachelor’s Ben Higgin’s New Podcast, “Hope Still Wins”

That Sounds Fun Podcast Network Continues

Expansion June 1st with The Bachelor’s Ben Higgin’s

New Podcast, “Hope Still Wins”

Nashville, TN.... June 1, 2021 - New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Annie F. Downs' That Sounds Fun Podcast Network continues its expansion with a new podcast with The Bachelor’s Ben Higgins, “Hope Still Wins.”

“Hope Still Wins” is a place where influential thought-leaders share personal stories that have helped shape their current view on hope- ultimately answering the question, “Does hope still win? Why or why not?” The stories are meant to serve, inspire, and connect, becoming a better and more hope-filled world, together. Listen to an audio trailer for the podcast here.

"This is a dream for me,” Higgins says, “to be able to talk with others about Hope and to have a partner with That Sounds Fun Network, it all is almost too good to be true!"

Now home to eleven shows, including her own "That Sounds Fun" podcast, which has over 50 million downloads, Downs' Network is living up to its promise to be an amusement park of podcasts with an aim to entertain, impact, help, and bless you and the people you love. To find out more on the network overall, you can visit
thatsoundsfunnetwork.com. To interview one of the hosts from the That Sounds Fun Network, or if you want to be on one of the That Sounds Fun Network shows, please email guests@thatsoundsfunnetwork.com.

Get Connected with Annie F. Downs:

Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. Founder of the That Sounds Fun Podcast Network—which includes her aptly named flagship show, "That Sounds Fun"—and author of multiple bestselling books like 100 Days to Brave, Remember God, and That Sounds Fun. Annie shoots straight and doesn’t shy away from the tough topics. But she always finds her way back to the truth that God is good and that life is a gift. Annie is a huge fan of laughing with friends, confetti, soccer, and boiled peanuts (preferably from a back-roads Georgia gas station). Read more at anniefdowns.com and find her (embarrassingly easily) all over the internet at @anniefdowns.


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Ben is best known from season 20 of ABC's hit series, The Bachelor. The show led to an enhanced social media platform that he now uses to share what he is most passionate about with others- his faith, his hope for humanity, and his love of sports. In 2017 Ben co-founded Generous International, a for-purpose company dedicated to contributing profits to social issues around the world, and most recently the author of, Alone In Plain Sight - Searching for Connection When You're Seen but Not Known, a memoir published by Thomas Nelson. Ben currently resides in the mountains of Colorado with his beautiful fiance Jessica.


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COLTON DIXON TO PREMIERE STUNNING MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, 'MADE TO FLY'

COLTON DIXON TO PREMIERE STUNNING MUSIC

VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE, 'MADE TO FLY' LIVE ON

YOUTUBE TODAY AT 1PM EST WITH INTERACTIVE

FAN Q&A

Nashville, TN.... May 12, 2021 - American Idol favorite Colton Dixon will premiere the music video for his new single, "Made to Fly," (Atlantic/Fair Trade) live on his YouTube Channel today at 1 PM EST, along with an interactive Q&A with fans. Filmed in Los Angeles on the Pacific Ocean, the video is aesthetically stunning, and one that fits the etheral and strong nature of the song.

"So excited to share this vision of my song ‘Made to Fly’ with all of you," Dixon stated. "We are meant for more than just putting one foot in front of the other. We were made to soar.”

In just two weeks, “Made To Fly” is already airing on 32 stations – including SiriusXM; The Fish/Los Angeles, CA; JoyFM/St. Louis, MO; and Life 102.5/Madison, WI. The track follows Dixon's 9-week streak at No 1 on Hot AC/CHR with "Devil Is A Liar" and 2020's "Miracles," which hit Top 5 on Billboard's National Christian Audience chart and held on to the No. 1 spot for 6 weeks on Hot/AC CHR last summer.

For the first time in a year, Dixon is also excited to be on the road performing live in concert as a part of The Drive-In Theater Tour, opening for Skillet with Jordan Feliz. For tour dates and details, please CLICK HERE.

ABOUT COLTON DIXON:
Colton Dixon quickly became a household name in 2012 when he was voted a fan favorite and made it to the top seven on Season 11 of Fox's hit show AMERICAN IDOL. His career has been on the fast track ever since, now boasting over 100 million streams across all platforms. Dixon's 2013 debut, A Messenger, set the record for biggest first-week sales by a new solo Christian act, becoming the No. 1 selling album by a new Christian artist. Dixon is also a Steinway & Sons artist, following in the footsteps of legendary artists such as Harry Connick, Jr. and Billy Joel. Dixon's sophomore effort Anchor included the most played Hot AC single of 2014, “More Of You," which spent three weeks at No. 1, as well as "Through All of It," his fourth consecutive No. 1 at Hot AC Radio. In 2013, Dixon won a Dove Award for Best Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year, along with two additional nominations. In 2015, Anchor was honored with the Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year. Dixon received back-to-back K-LOVE Fan Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year in 2014 and 2015, followed by the release of his third studio album Identity, which included the top 5 single “All That Matters,” whose video was premiered by PEOPLE magazine. His latest, critically-acclaimed, self-titled EP, boasting this hit single "Miracles," is available now.

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Get Connected with Colton Dixon:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coltondixon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coltondixonmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColtonDixonMusicVEVO
Instagram: https://instagram.com/coltondixonmusic/

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THE K-LOVE FAN AWARDS ARE BACK!

THE BIGGEST WEEKEND IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC IS BACK, LIVE AND IN PERSON, ANCHORED BY THE THE K-LOVE FAN AWARDS, MAY 28-30 IN NASHVILLE

Hosted by Matthew West at the Grand Old Opry House on May 30, TBN to Air K-LOVE Fan Awards on June 4

Nominees Announced Today, with Maverick City Music Leading with Four; for KING & COUNTRY, TobyMac, Zach Williams Follow with Three Nominations Each

Gaylord Opryland Hotel Welcomes Fans for Weekend of Concerts and More

Nashville, TN... May 17, 2021 - The biggest weekend in Christian music is back - live and in person, May 28-30 in Nashville, anchored by the K-LOVE Fan Awards. On Friday, May 28, a kick-off concert will commence the fan-focused weekend, the first in Nashville since March 2020, followed by a songwriter’s showcase, worship service and more - all at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House will once again welcome the star-studded fan awards show on May 30, with Matthew West hosting and airing on TBN on June 4 (8pm and 10pm eastern). Coca-Cola Consolidated is sponsoring the show for the fourth consecutive year. For all updates on the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards and weekend events, stay tuned to www.klovefanawards.com, and for information on the broadcast, please visit TBN.org.

Nominees for the K-LOVE Fan Awards were announced today, with newcomers Maverick City Music leading with four, including Group of the Year, Artist of the Year, Breakout Single of the Year and Worship Song of the Year. for KING & COUNTRY, TobyMac and Zach Williams followed with three nominations each. Fans nationwide are now able to begin voting for their favorites - a full list of nominees is following:

2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards / Final Nominees:

Male Artist of the Year
Crowder
Danny Gokey
Matthew West
Tauren Wells
TobyMac
Zach Williams

Female Artist of the Year
Kari Jobe
Lauren Daigle
Leanna Crawford
Mandisa
Natalie Grant
Riley Clemmons

Group of the Year
Casting Crowns
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
Maverick City Music
MercyMe
We The Kingdom

Breakout Single
Andrew Ripp “Jericho”
CAIN “Rise Up”
Evvie McKinney “Look No Further”
Maverick City Music “Man Of Your Word”
We The Kingdom “Child of Love” (feat. Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE)

Worship Song of the Year
Chris Tomlin feat. Lady A “Who You Are To Me”
Cory Asbury “The Father’s House”
Maverick City Music “Man of Your Word”
Michael W. Smith “Waymaker”
Phil Wickham “Battle Belongs”
Tauren Wells feat. Jenn Johnson “Famous For (I Believe)”

Song of the Year
Crowder “Good God Almighty”
Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake “Graves Into Gardens”
for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin “Together”
Kari Jobe “The Blessing” (feat. Cody Carnes)
TobyMac “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)”
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton “There Was Jesus”

Artist of the Year
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Maverick City Music
TobyMac
Zach Williams

Film & Television Impact
A Week Away
Church People
The Chosen
I Am Patrick
I Still Believe

Book Impact
Annie F.Downs “That Sounds Fun”
Bob Goff “Dream Big”
John L. Cooper “Awake & Alive To Truth”
Lecrae “I Am Restored”

About The K-LOVE Fan Awards:
The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show will be hosted Matthew West. The annual awards show is a John Sanders LLC production presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated.

About K-LOVE:
K-LOVE creates compelling media designed to inspire and encourage people to develop a meaningful relationship with Christ. K-LOVE is listener-supported and delivers Christian music through its almost 600 signals across 50 states, the K-LOVE App, smart devices, klove.com, and K-LOVE On-Demand offering positive and encouraging music

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

About Matthew West: Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner, and a 2018 GMA Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient and has two RIAA® Gold-certified and a RIAA Platinum-certified singles. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award, and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.”

West recently released the 32-track Brand New Deluxe Edition (Story House Collective/Provident Label Group). Encompassing live and acoustic versions along with the originals from the Brand New album, the deluxe version also offers West's individually released songs from the past year, "Take Heart," "Quarantine Life," and his duet with CMA Awards® winner and three-time ACM® Awards nominee Carly Pearce for "Truth Be Told."

In addition to his own recording career, he has more than 130 songwriting credits to his name, authored five books, and hosts his own podcast, "The Matthew West Podcast," on Annie Downs' That Sounds Fun Network. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded POPWE, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Please visit popwe.org for more information. For all things Matthew, visit his site at MatthewWest.com.


Get Connected with the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Facebook // Facebook.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Twitter // Twitter.com/KLOVEFanAwards
Instagram // Instagram.com/KLOVEFanAwards

The K-LOVE Fan Awards and weekend will follow all local and state government COVID guidelines. For more information, please visit: https://www.klovefanawards.com/official-covid-19-coronavirus-statement.

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Grammy-Winner Mandisa Releases New Single, "Ruins"

Grammy-Winner Mandisa Releases 

New Single, "Ruins" 

Nashville, TN..... May 10, 2021 - Following her powerful single this past January, "Breakthrough," Grammy-winner Mandisa has released another brand new track, "Ruins."  With encouraging and hopeful lyrics that say "you rebuild, you restore all that's broken from the ruins," the song is now available through all DSPs.

“One of the things I love about worship music is that it is a reminder to my soul of who God is and what He can do," Mandisa says. "Coming out of a particularly difficult year, ‘Ruins’ is a reminder of how God can make beauty from ashes. That is a promise I am clinging to.”

In addition to the new single, Mandisa has been busy co-hosting the Out of the Dark Podcast with counselor Laura Williams each Wednesday, focusing on mental health in the body of Christ. Eleven episodes in, Mandisa and Laura tackle difficult subjects like depression, addiction, identity, anxiety and many other areas of mental health, as well as discussing how if you struggle with these things, some say you may be less of a Christian or are just not praying enough. They discuss that while Jesus IS enough, a relationship with a counselor can help heal wounds that will enhance your relationship with Jesus. They also cover specific topics related to mental health and offer resources to listeners to enhance their journey of personal growth, telling them they can't do it alone, and that we need to step out of the dark of shame and guilt and into the light of recovery and redemption. Find out more here: https://www.accessmore.com/pd/Out-of-the-Dark-with-Mandisa--Laura-Williams

About Mandisa:

With more than 1.6 million records sold, GRAMMY® winner and American Idol Season 5 finalist Mandisa is a voice of encouragement and truth to people facing life’s challenges all around the world. In less than a year, Mandisa performed her three RIAA Certified Gold hit singles "Overcomer," "Good Morning (feat. TobyMac)" and "Stronger" on ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA). “Stronger” became an anthem, creating opportunities such as welcoming the emotional return of beloved morning host Robin Roberts and an invitation to perform the national anthem during a Sunday night NFL Network game to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Her 2013 GRAMMY® award-winning album Overcomer debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart. The album’s title track proved to be a smash at radio and earned the GRAMMY® for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Mandisa, also a 2-time K-LOVE Fan Awards co-host, debuted her latest chart-topping album Out Of The Dark alongside sharing the moving story of her fight with depression for the very first time on GMA as well. The latest 15 track collection includes notables such as the top 5 hits "Unfinished" and "Bleed The Same (feat. TobyMac, Kirk Franklin)." This summer she released "You Keep Hope Alive" with worship leader and Gotee Recording artist Jon Reddick, and when COVID-19 paused touring, Mandisa immediately took to YouTube to share what was on her heart during “Mornings with Mandisa” sessions, which have now morphed into “Mornings with Mandisa & Friends,” a round table discussion covering a myriad of topics that takes place via Zoom on the 24th of each month. In addition, Mandisa has launched “What If We Were Real,” a candid talk show on YouTube hosted by the singer that features a panel of guests and explores relevant subjects not often discussed in church circles. Her most recent singles, "Breakthrough" and "Ruins," are available now.

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Get Connected with Mandisa:

Website // www.mandisaofficial.com

Twitter // www.twitter.com/mandisaofficial

Instagram // www.instagram.com/mandisaofficial

Facebook // www.facebook.com/mandisaofficial

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MercyMe Releases Tenth Studio Recording, inhale (exhale), Today

Multi-Platinum, Award-Winning Band MercyMe Releases Tenth Studio Recording,

inhale (exhale),Today

Following SiriusXM Album Reveal Special and Upcoming

FOX & Friends Appearance Tomorrow,

The inhale (exhale) Sessions Livestream Event Begins Tonight at 8pm ET

As Smash Single, "Say I Won't" Continues to Impact Radio, Pandora Ushers them into their Billionaires Club, and The Grand Ole Opry Welcomes them back on July 10

Nashville, TN... April 30, 2021 - GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award-winning band MercyMe has released their long-awaited tenth studio record, inhale (exhale) today. Tomorrow morning, members of the band will be on FOX & Friends to talk about the new project before a pre-taped performance of their new single, "Say I Won't" is aired.

Last night, SiriusXM - The Message (Ch. 63) exclusively premiered the album on their inhale (exhale) Album Reveal Special, which will be rebroadcast multiple times throughout this weekend. The special was the first place fans were able to hear the album from top to bottom - hearing the story behind each song as told by the band. Afterwards, the band joined SiriusXM listeners in a virtual After-Party in The Message Blue Room event and were joined by special guests featured on the album, Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) and Gloria Gaynor.

During the album reveal special, the band was surprised by Melissa Chalos, senior curator of Christian/Gospel with music streaming site Pandora, with a plaque presentation welcoming them into the Pandora Billionaires Club, commemorating over a billion streams of MercyMe songs across platform.

Tonight, The inhale (exhale) Sessions livestream event with MercyMe will begin at 8pm ET, with tickets available at https://www.momenthouse.com/mercyme

The one of a kind event will allow fans to go behind the scenes as the band performs the songs and celebrates the release of inhale (exhale), all while reflecting on the journey that brought it to life - all from their studio in Nashville. The event will be available on demand for 48 hours past its initial airing.

Leading up to the album release, MercyMe has made several media appearances, including FOX Nation's special concert episode of Ainsley's Bible Study, and an incredibly inspirational segment on Good Morning Amercia's GMA3 with their friend and inspiration behind "Say I Won't," Gary Miracle. 

With an extensive Billboard feature, CBN News' Studio 5, and many other press hits this week and coming soon,  MercyMe will appear on TBN's HUCKABEE on May 15/16, and is excited to return to the Grand Ole Opry for a live Circle TV/Livestream performance on July 10, tickets for which are currently on sale atOpry.com. 

A favorite at radio for over two decades, it's no surprise that "Say I Won't" is already topping the national radio charts - #4 Billboard National Christian Audience, #4 Mediabase Christian Audience, #4 Billboard AC Indicator, #5 Billboard AC Monitored, and #5 Mediabase Christian AC - thanks to support of nearly every Christian station in the country playing the song, including KLOVE, Way FM, KSBJ/Houston, KLTY/Dallas, KFSH/Los Angeles, WFSH/Atlanta, WPOZ/Orlando, KTIS/Minneapolis, KLJY/St. Louis, and WFFH/Nashville.

In support of the single, MercyMe has spoken with 100+ radio stations over the past six weeks - including special appearances on The Morning Cruise (The Joy FM), The Wally Show (WayFM), Chris Fabry Live! (Moody Radio), and an upcoming appearance on the KLOVE Morning Show with Skip and Amy.

In process for over two years, the 16-song collection (produced by Tedd T., Brown Bannister and Jordan Mohilowski) is the latest chapter in MercyMe's creative adventure, and includes “Almost Home,” a stunningly poignant anthem that topped the charts for a combined total of 17 weeks. There’s also the buoyant “A Little Love” featuring lead vocalist Bart Millard’s close friend Gary LeVox, of the award-winning country super group Rascal Flatts, disco legend and friend Gloria Gaynor on “Brand New," and "On Our Way," features Millard's son Sam Wesley.

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About MercyMe:
It continues to be a landmark time for the multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe. They were recently named Billboard's Top Christian Artist of the 2010 decade, and in 2020 received their eighth American Music Award nomination. 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). In conjunction with the movie release, Millard penned a memoir and the band released a collection of hits titled I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe. In 2018 MercyMe was named Top Christian Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, was the top winner at the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards including a win for Artist of the Year, and was the GMA Dove Award Winner for Artist Of The Year. Since their debut in 2001, the band has sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered more than 48 No. 1 multi-format radio singles, and had four consecutive mainstream radio hits. 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 song has now gone has gone 4x platinum. 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, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Good Morning America, GMA3, 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. Their tenth album, inhale(exhale), is available now.

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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MercyMe Announces Live and Outside Tour Featuring Micah Tyler, Initial Dates On Sale Friday, April 2; More Dates To Be Announced Soon

Nashville, TN....3/31/21 - GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award-winning band MercyMe has announced their upcoming Live and Outside Tour. Following two sold out Show'tel Amelia Island performances earlier this month where fans escaped to the beachfront luxury of The Ritz-Carlton to see the band, MercyMe is excited to hit the road for their first tour since March 2020.

With the first few shows on sale Friday, April 2nd (see dates below), MercyMe will take over minor league baseball stadiums across the U.S. All events will be outside and follow local/state COVID guidelines. For ticket information visit www.mercyme.org.

MercyMe's Live and Outside Tour (more dates to be added soon):


May 21 - Chattanooga, TN | AT&T Field

May 22 - Myrtle Beach, SC | Ticketreturn.com Field at Pelicans Park

May 23 - Waldorf, MD | Regency Furniture Stadium

May 28 - Bowling Green, KY | Bowling Green Ballpark


MercyMe also recently announced the release of their next studio album, inhale (exhale) which will hit April 30, and it is available across all DSPs for preorder now. The project's fast-rising current radio single “Say I Won’t,” is currently #5 on the Billboard National Christian Airplay chart and #6 on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart, is spinning on a vast majority of Christian radio stations across the country.

The track is a potent declaration of faith and perseverance colored by tragedy. Gary Miracle, a longtime friend that worked with MercyMe for many years, contracted an infection that resulted in having both his arms and legs amputated. His indomitable spirit in the face of such challenges was inspiring. Good Morning America's third hour, GMA3, will be featuring MercyMe and Miracle in a special segment on April 15th. FoxNews.com originally premiered the song's powerful music video last December, and the band also performed on FOX Nation's special episode of Ainslie's Bible Study, A Concert for Christ.

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About MercyMe:
It continues to be a landmark time for the multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated, multiple American Music Award, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe. They were recently named Billboard's Top Christian Artist of the 2010 decade, and in 2020 received their eighth American Music Award nomination. 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). In conjunction with the movie release, Millard penned a memoir and the band released a collection of hits titled I Can Only Imagine – The Very Best Of MercyMe. In 2018 MercyMe was named Top Christian Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, was the top winner at the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards including a win for Artist of the Year, and was the GMA Dove Award Winner for Artist Of The Year. Since their debut in 2001, the band has sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered more than 48 No. 1 multi-format radio singles, and had four consecutive mainstream radio hits. 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 song has now gone has gone 4x platinum. 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, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Good Morning America, 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.

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TUNE IN ALERT: Amy Grant to Appear on Entertainment Tonight This Evening

Nashville, TN... 3/31/21 - Following recent appearances on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Daily Blast Live, in FORBES and much more to come, this evening, six-time GRAMMY winner Amy Grant sits down in her home studio with Entertainment Tonight to talk about the 30th anniversary of her iconic album Heart In Motion, family, life since open-heart surgery and more. To tune in, check local listings here.

Throughout 2021 Grant has been and will continue to share memories, announcing special releases, sharing behind-the-scenes photos, fun playlists, new versions of timeless classics, social media blitzes, more interviews and exciting ways fans can join in on the celebration of "Heart in Motion's" 30th Anniversary. To keep up with all the fun, follow Grant's socials.

It's been a busy season for Grant outside of the anniversary celebrations as well, as she also appeared on The TODAY Show yesterday to perform "A Woman," with Ellie Holcomb, the debut single from the FAITHFUL: Go and Speak album. Grant is also a special guest on the Gospel Music Association's first Easter broadcast special, Because He Lives: An Easter Celebration, which will broadcast worldwide on TBN Thursday, April 1, 2021, at 9:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 p.m. CST with additional broadcasts at 11:00 p.m. EST / 10:00 p.m. CST and Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. CST.

About Amy Grant:
Amy Grant's career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams. Grant’s chart success has been consistent throughout her career with six No. 1 hits, 10 Top 40 pop singles, 17 Top 40 Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In addition to her six GRAMMY® Awards, Grant has earned 26 Dove Awards (including four Artist of the Year Awards) and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as the Music City Walk of Fame. Conventional wisdom has it that Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map becoming the first Contemporary Christian artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY® Awards. With that, her legacy as one of the most influential artists of the past four decades is assured. In April of 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her iconic hit “Baby Baby” with a worldwide release of the song featuring pop sensation Tori Kelly. Tennessee Christmas released in late 2016, marked Grant’s first all-new holiday album in nearly 20 years. Last February, The T.J. Martell Foundation – the music industry’s leading nonprofit to fund innovative medical research focused on treatments and cures for cancer – honored Grant with the Tony Martell Outstanding Entertainment Achievement Award at their 2020 Honors Gala.

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Get Connected with Amy Grant:
Website // http://amygrant.com
Twitter //https://twitter.com/amygrant
Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/amygrantofficial/
Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/amygrant/ TikTok // amygrantmusic

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