SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT INDUCTED INTO NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME DURING GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY, SPECIAL 50TH & 51ST GALA EVENT

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SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT INDUCTED INTO NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME DURING GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY, SPECIAL 50TH & 51ST GALA EVENT

Grant To Join Star-Studded Line-Up of Icons for

"CMT's A TENNESSEE KIND OF CHRISTMAS" Special,

Premiering December 8th

Nashville, TN.... November 2, 2021 - Six-time Grammy-winner Amy Grant was officially inducted into The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last night as the Classes of 2020 and 2021 were officially honored during NaSHOF's supersized 50th and 51st Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala. To honor her induction, Grant's husband Vince Gill took the stage to perform her song "Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)," and NaSHOF member Gretchen Peters presented Grant.

Class of 2021 Pictured (l-r) are: NaSHOF Board Chair Sarah Cates, Inductees Rhett Akins, Toby Keith, Buddy Cannon, Amy Grant and John Scott Sherrill and NaSHOF Executive Director Mark Ford. Photo: Bev Moser

Also announced yesterday, Grant will join a star-studded line-up of fellow Icons Billy Ray Cyrus, Clay Walker, Pam Tillis, Sara & Olivia Evans, Steve Wariner, Tracy Lawrence and Wynonna for “CMT’s A TENNESSEE KIND OF CHRISTMAS." Premiering Wednesday, December 8th at 9p/8c, the artists will share holiday traditions, personal memories and unforgettable performances of all-time favorite Christmas songs from numerous iconic venues and outdoor locations in and around Nashville. The CMT original special will re-air during CMT’s Christmas Week, running December 20-25; exact encore timing to be announced at a later date. For updates and more information, visit CMT.com.

Earlier this summer, Grant released the double disc, 30th anniversary editon of her iconic, 5x platinum album, Heart In Motion. She is currently on the last few weeks of a 42 city fall tour, performing songs that span her four-decade long career, including hits from Heart In Motion, to celebrate its milestone anniversary. In early December, Grant will do several Christmas shows with Michael W. Smith, followed by her and Gill's annual Christmas at the Ryman Residency. For all tour details and information, please visit AmyGrant.com.

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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New York Times Best Selling Author Annie F. Downs' First Children's Book, What Sounds Fun to You? Available Now

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New York Times Best Selling Author 
Annie F. Downs' First Children's Book, What Sounds Fun to You?  Available Now

 miniBFF Podcast Debuts at No. 1 in Apple's Kids & Family Podcasts 

Nashville, TN.... October 19, 2021 - New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and the one who many call the "Expert on Fun," Annie F. Downs, released her children's book debut, What Sounds Fun To You? today.  The book release follows her  miniBFF podcast's No. 1 debut in Apple's Kids & Family podcasts.  

Every Monday night at 6pm CT, Downs reads a picture book just for kids via Instagram live, and coming up on October 24th, for the first time, she will read her own book to her young audience.  Before her days as a succesful author and podcaster, Downs was an elementary school teacher, so she is uniquely poised to share fun and light with both young and grown-up friends, and knows that no one knows how to have fun like kids do.

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!

In addition to hosting her popular "That Sounds Fun" podcast, which has received over 54 million downloads, her That Sounds Fun Podcast Network is experiencing rapid growth, having recently added the miniBFF podcast and signed podcasts like Lauren Akins' "Live in Love" Podcast, Kailey Dickerson's "Coffee with Kailey," 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 website here.

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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 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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TUNE IN ALERT: SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT TO PERFORM 90s SMASH, "Good For Me" on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th

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TUNE IN ALERT:
SIX-TIME GRAMMY WINNER AMY GRANT TO 
PERFORM 90s SMASH, "Good For Me" on
THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18th

NASHVILLE, TN.... October 18, 2021 - Six-time GRAMMY-winner AMY GRANT will perform her 90s smash, "Good For Me" on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOWMonday, October 18th. The track was the fourth consecutive Top Five Adult Contemporary single and Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 single.  THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW is produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, and is the highest rated talk show to debut in seven years. To find out where to watch, visit https://www.kellyclarksonshow.com/exclusives/where-to-watch.

Earlier this summer, Grant released the double disc, 30th anniversary editon of her iconic, 5x platinum album, Heart In Motion, and was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) Class of 2021.  

Grant is currently on the last few weeks of a 42 city fall tour, performing songs that span her four-decade long career, including hits from Heart In Motion to celebrate its milestone anniversary.  In early December, Grant will do several Christmas shows with Michael W. Smith, followed by her and husband Vince Gill's annual Christmas at the Ryman Residency.  For all tour details and information, please visit AmyGrant.com.

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

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THE JESUS MUSIC EXPANDS SCREEN LOCATIONS FOLLOWING INCREDIBLE FIRST WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

THE JESUS MUSIC
EXPANDS SCREEN LOCATIONS FOLLOWING INCREDIBLE FIRST WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

Nashville, TN (October 8, 2021) - Following an incredible opening weekend at the box office, The Jesus Music, released by Lionsgate, and the latest hit directed by the Erwin brothers, will expand to more than 20 additional locations screens this weekend.

As Deadline reported, "Premiering on 249 screens, the religious music documentary grossed an impressive $560K, which would place it as the second-best faith-based premiere in the specialty box office this year. Even more notable is that the film’s per screen average comes out to $2248, a huge number for a movie posting 200+ runs, let alone a documentary."

The film has received a coveted "A" Cinema Score as well as 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a plethora of coverage from a wide range of press and critics, including Associated Press, Billboard, The Catholic Faith Network, The Christian Post, CBN, Crosswalk.com, FORBES, Good Christian Fun podcast, Keep the Faith, LA TIMES, Patheos, Pureflix, Relgion News Service and much more.

Additionally, both Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith have made several national media appearances, including on FOX & Friends, The Tamron Hall Show, The Today Show, FOX NATION and Sean Hannity Radio.

FILM 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.


DIRECTORS Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
WRITER Jon Erwin
PRODUCERS Brandon Gregory, Joshua Walsh
PRODUCTION COMPANIES Kingdom Story Company, K-LOVE Films,
Southland Studios

FILM PUBLICITY MATERIALS: https://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/the-jesus-music

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://jesusmusic.movie

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

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THAT SOUNDS FUN NETWORK EXPANDS AGAIN, ADDING COFFEE WITH KAILEY AS IT'S 12TH PODCAST, LAUNCHING TODAY

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THAT SOUNDS FUN NETWORK EXPANDS AGAIN, ADDING COFFEE WITH KAILEY AS IT'S 12TH PODCAST, LAUNCHING TODAY

NASHVILLE, TN....10/6/21 - New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Annie F. Downs' That Sounds Fun Network continues its expansion, adding its 12th show, Coffee with Kailey, which launches today.
Hosted by popular influencer Kailey Dickerson, Coffee with Kailey will air every Wednesday for 12 weeks. During each episode, Dickerson invites everyone to sit down and have coffee with her and her friends, which include husband and country music star Russell Dickerson, Lauren Akins, Michael Chandler, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Kari Jobe, Alex Seeley, fellow podcaster Carlos Whittaker, and more. As a touring wife and mother, Kailey gets to the heart of the matter with the people that matter most to her. She and her friends catch up over a cup of coffee, sharing intimate stories of their lives. So, join Dickerson, share a cup and listen as they open up in this twelve episode podcast. Take a peek at the trailer here!

"Coffee With Kailey was created as a happy accident," Dickerson recalls. "Years ago, my husband was touring and I was left to fend for myself, failing at making fancy coffee. I put it on my instagram, and that moment transformed my online conversations. I started to talk about real things, life changing things, just like I would on any coffee date with a friend. Now here we are, bringing those conversations to a podcast network with my favorite people. Being a part of the That Sounds Fun Network family is honestly a gift I never saw coming. I’ve gotten to watch God go ahead of me in every piece of this story. I’m just so glad I said, 'yes!'"
Now home to twelve shows, including her own "That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs" podcast, which has over 54 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 their new website, 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:
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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 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.

Get Connected with Kailey Dickerson:
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Nashville, TN, based Kailey Dickerson can often be found traveling the globe alongside her family where being on the road countless days of the year is not uncommon. Home is both in Music City AND wherever her family's tour bus is parked! Married to multi-platinum country music superstar, Russell Dickerson, the former photographer and videographer allows for a unique glimpse into the life of a touring family. Her love and talent for documenting these moments garnered the attention of not only her husband but other artists as well, and ultimately led to being nominated as both a director and cinematographer by the CMT Awards. No matter who she meets, Kailey Dickerson’s relatability is a breath of fresh air to her followers as she enjoys the simple things in life like a Target run, a good TJ Maxx find, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee.

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That Sounds Fun Podcast Network Launches Season 2 of "Live in Love with Lauren Akins" Podcast

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That Sounds Fun Podcast Network Launches

Season 2 of 

"Live in Love with Lauren Akins" Podcast 

Show Acquires over 500K downloads on First Season! 

Nashville, TN.... October 5, 2021 -  New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Annie F. Downs' That Sounds Fun Network is excited to launch season 2 of the  "Live in Love with Lauren Akins" podcast.  Available today, the eight episodes in Season 2 follow over 500,000 downloads of Season 1.  

 “I was truly blown away by the reaction I received from Season One of this podcast,” Akins shared. "It’s been so special to open up about so much of my life alongside the people I’m closest to, then hear back so many shared connections from y'all. I’m grateful to Annie for being the best partner and can’t wait for y’all to hear more!” 

 As in the first season, throughout the eight episodes, Akins sits down with Downs and has meaningful conversations with multiple guests around the most loved topics found in her NYT bestselling book Live in Love as well as new stories from Lauren and her friends and family -- things you may not know even if you have read the book.  To get a taste of the honest, fun and engaging discussions in Season 2,watch the trailer here and check out the below episode guide: 

Ep: 1 - (10/5/21) - Live in Love in College- Lauren's best friends from college, Adeline, Amber, + Dee.

Ep: 2 (10/12/21) - Live in Love in Commitment- Thomas Rhett 
Ep: 3 (10/19/21) - Live in Love in Extended Family - Paige Lankford
Ep: 4 (10/26/21) - Live in Love in Friendship - Lindsey Marlin 
Ep: 5 (11/2/21) - Live in Love in Loss - Matti Selecman
Ep: 6 (11/9/21) - Live in Love in Relationship - Lisa + Steve Gregory
Ep: 7 (11/16/21) - Live in Love in Health - Lee Bell 
Ep: 8 (11/23/21) - Live in Love in Story -  Annie F. Downs

Now home to eleven shows, including her own "That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs" podcast, which has over 54 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 their new website, 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:
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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 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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Lauren Akins is a devoted mother, wife and philanthropist who lives in Nashville, TN with her husband, Country superstar Thomas Rhett and their three little girls Willa Gray, Ada James and Lennon, with a fourth daughter due in November. Lauren has been a passionate supporter and active volunteer for years and is enthusiastically continuing to support children in Uganda through her efforts with Love One International.


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THE JESUS MUSIC PREMIERES IN NASHVILLE WITH STAR STUDDED RED CARPET, AFTER-PARTY

L to R: Moriah Smallbone; Joel Smallbone; Jason Constantine, Lionsgate; Rebecca St. James; Jon Erwin, Writer/Director; Russ Taff; Eda Kowan, Lionsgate; Michael W. Smith; Josh Walsh, Producer; Amy Grant; Kevin Downes, Executive Producer; TobyMac; Jason Crabb; Michael Tait; Brandon Gregory, Producer; Bart Millard.

(Jason Davis/GETTY Images)

L to R: Jon Erwin, Writer/Director; Kevin Downes, Executive Producer; Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant and Jason Constantine, Lionsgate (Jason Davis/GETTY Images)

Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant (Jason Davis/GETTY Images)

PHOTOS: THE JESUS MUSICPREMIERES IN NASHVILLE WITH STAR STUDDED RED CARPET, AFTER-PARTY  

Nashville, TN.... 9/28/21 -  Last night Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame saw some of the biggest names in the history of Christian Music fill the red carpet for the premiere of The Jesus Music film, which Lionsgate is releasing to theaters nationwide this Friday, October 1st. 

Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, CeCe Winans, Bart Millard from MercyMe, Joel Smallbone from For KING & Country, Newsboys' Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips, Rebecca St. James, John Schlitt, Russ Taff and more were in attendance.  Along with a surprise proposal on the red carpet with the help of Tait and Phillips, the night was filled with laughter, reminiscing and music, with an all-star performance capping off the evening's after-party from Russ Taff, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, Rebecca St. James, John Schlitt and back up band Sixwire.  

PHOTOS HERE (Credit Jason Davis/Getty Images):  https://dam.gettyimages.com/assignments/premiere-of-lionsgate-s-thejesus-music-at-the-coun

Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Michael W. Smith, Jason Crabb.  Russ Taff, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, John Schlitt, Rebecca St. James performing (Jason Davis/GETTY Images) with Sixwire. (Jason Davis/GETTY Images)

Music Industry musician Otto Price gets some help from Michael Tait and Amy Grant

Duncan Phillips from The Newsboys to propose to girlfriend Sami Cone from (Jason Davis/GETTY Images)

CBS Nashville affiliate WTVF. (Jason Davis/GETTY Images)

 FILM 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.


DIRECTORS                                                Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
WRITER                                                       Jon Erwin
PRODUCERS                                              Brandon Gregory, Joshua Walsh
PRODUCTION COMPANIES                      Kingdom Story Company, K-LOVE Films,
                                                                     Southland Studios

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

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JOHN COOPER'S BEST-SELLING BOOK, AWAKE & ALIVE TO TRUTH AVAILABLE NOW ON AUDIBLE

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JOHN COOPER'S BEST-SELLING BOOK,AWAKE & ALIVE TO TRUTH AVAILABLE NOW ON AUDIBLE 

Multi-Platinum Rocker, Author and Podcaster Joins Focus On The Family's Daily Broadcast to Discuss Book, 

Being a Bold Witness

Cooper To Host Bring Your Bible To School Facebook Live Event Celebration October 7

 Nashville, TN... September 22, 2021 - Last fall, in bold fashion, GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rocker John Cooper rebelled against relativism in his book Awake & Alive to Truth (Finding Truth in the Chaos of a Relativistic World). After nearly 10 printings and winning the Book Impact Award at this year's K-LOVE FAN AWARDS, Cooper's debut as an author is finally available on audible at the member price of $10.46 or 1 credit, and the regular price of $14.95.  The physical book is also still available at www.johnlcooper.com/awake, and the Kindle edition and physical are also available on Amazon.

Awake and Alive To Truth tackles the reigning philosophies of our day of post-modernism, relativism, and the popular view of the goodness of man-and combats these viewpoints by standing on the absolute truth of the Word of God. Awake and Alive To Truth answers some of the most asked questions in modern culture, and Cooper takes readers on a journey through personal stories, the doctrine of original sin, the authority of Scripture, the danger of trusting your emotions, and ends with the greatest news possible: God wants to rescue you from the chaos and the darkness and bring you into His glorious light.  

In the fall of 2019, Cooper launched his rapidly growing Cooper Stuff podcast, taking a no-holds-barred approach to hot-button issues, which has only intensified since spring 2020 and following the release of Awake and Alive To Truth.  Amassing over 1.5 million downloads to date, Cooper Stuff reaches over 150k fans each week, covering a wide range of current topics including everything from Cancel Culture, Wokeness, Protests and Violence, to Critical Race Theory, Deconstruction of Faith and Government Tyranny.

 Cooper recently made his first appearance on Focus On The Family's national daily broadcast where he encouraged listeners to stand strong for the Christian faith and to defend Biblical truth while sharing stories about how his own faith has grown over the years.

On October 7th at 8pm ET, Cooper will host the Facebook Live Bring Your Bible event celebration for Bring Your Bible to School Day (BYBSD), a nationwide, student-led movement of over 500,000 kids that bring their Bibles to school and share God’s Word with friends, and what means to them. Students of any age can participate, and after signing up, they'll receive all kids of  activities, games, acts of service, and personalized ways they can get into God’s Word.  During the FB live event, students from all over the country will join in and celebrate bringing their Bibles to school that day along with the leaders of Bring Your Bible, and Cooper will introduce his good friend, Rebecca St James, to share her new single, "Dawn." 

“I’m kind of quite passionate about telling young people, 'hey, you live in a time when people are not shy about saying what they believe,'" Cooper says. "In fact, whatever school you go to, you’re probably being taught things that we, as Christians, would find offensive. The world is not shy about saying who they are and what they believe, so why should we be shy about the words of life?”

SKILLET recently released their brand new single and music video for  "Surviving the Game,"  a "defiant song about not giving in to the fear that the world is and has been experiencing," Cooper says, "This song brings a feeling of survival; you have to do what you need to do in order to get your life back; a defiance against fear and the things that want to hold you down - for so many that's depression, isolation, lonelieness, suicidal thoughts, etc. This song is about becoming the person you are meant be and coming out on the other side of all the madness."

About The Author:
John L. Cooper is the lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter/producer for Skillet, one of the best-selling rock bands of at the 21st century. The two-time grammy award nominated 12X platinum band was inducted to Pandora’s Billionaire club after garnering 2 Billion streams, took home a Billboard music award and more. Their breakout single “Monster” remains “one of the most-streamed rock songs of all time” with 285 million global audio streams. John and his wife Korey have been touring together for the entirety of their 23 years of marriage and live in Kenosha, WI with their two children. John and Korey are passionate about sharing the truth of Christ to the world through music, the Cooper Stuff Podcast, two Skillet graphic novels entitled Eden and Eden: The Aftermath, and now through his debut book, Awake & Alive to Truth.

Connect with John L. Cooper:

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnlcooper      

Website: www.johnlcooper.com


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7-TIME GRAMMY WINNER TOBYMAC DEBUTS NEW SINGLE AND

MUSIC VIDEO EXCLUSIVELY ON FACEBOOK IN HONOR OF GRANDDAD, 

FOR "PROMISED LAND"

Nashville, TN... (September 17, 2021) - Seven-Time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac has released his brand new single, "Promised Land."  Written by TobyMac and Adam Agee, the track is the follow up to his No. 1 hit "Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)," and is available across all DSPs and impacting Christian radio now.  

  "I think if we're honest, each of us have wondered, where is the promised land?," he remarks. "...Where's the blessing for me and my family that I thought would come my way on this earth when I chose to follow the King of Kings?"

In support of the single, the multi-platinum artist simultaneously exclusively premiered the music video on Facebook in honor of his Granddad, a miner in West Virginia, where TobyMac's own father grew up in a mining camp. "It was a hard life," he says. "A life where I imagine they must have really wondered where in the world is my promised land?"  

Ultimately, he says of the song, "The lyics land where I want my life to land: that the promised land is no land at all, but a relationship with the King that loves us deeply.  It turns from where's my promised land, to you're my promised land.  Maybe the promised land we're looking for is no place at all, but a person named Jesus." 

This is the second single TobyMac has released this year, following the breakout hit “Help Is On the Way (Maybe Midnight)” which went #1 on five charts including the Billboard Christian Audience chart, and held on to  #1 at Hot AC for 13 consecutive weeks.  

TobyMac kicks off the fall leg of Hits Deep tour in Moline, IL on October 2nd.  Tickets go on sale September 23rd and can be found at https://tobymac.com/tour. 

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 latest full collection of music, is available now boasting "Everything," "Scars," "Edge of My Seat," "See The Light" and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified "I just need U."

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DOMINION COMING FROM MULTI-PLATINUM ROCKERS SKILLET JANUARY 14, 2022

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Skillet's DOMINION cover/photograph by Jimmy Fontaine for Atlantic Records

 DOMINION COMING FROM MULTI-PLATINUM ROCKERS SKILLET JANUARY 14, 2022

"SURVIVING THE GAME," 
"FIERCELY DEFIANT," NEW ACTIVE ROCK SINGLE/INSTANT GRAT TRACK AVAILABLE NOW WITH ALBUM PRE-ORDER

LISTEN: HERE

MUSIC VIDEO DEBUTS ON YOUTUBE

WATCH: HERE

Nashville, TN.... 9/15/21 - Multi-platinum rockers SKILLET announced today that their new studio album, DOMINION (Atlantic), will release January 14, 2022. Their 11th studio project, it follows 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. Simultaneously unveiling the project's stunning cover art and track listing (see below), DOMINION's first Active Rock radio single, "Surviving the Game" is available now as an instant grat with album pre-order, and fans can also pre-save the album here. The album, produced by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Disturbed) with songs written by John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko and Kane Churko, was created 100% remotely between the band's tour dates, home studio in Wisconsin, and the Churko's studio in Las Vegas.

"DOMINION is about the celebration of freedom, a liberation from fear - to be who we want to be, say what we want to say, believe what we want to believe," Cooper says. "In some ways it’s a reminder of the God-given rights that we were born with. It’s time to regain some sort of control over our lives and not be a slave to fear. I hope this record is going to make people feel empowered, inspired, uplifted and want to rock their faces off!"

Yesterday, in advance of "Surviving The Game's" release, Atlantic Record's President of A&R Pete Ganbarg and the band's A&R rep, Andy Karp hosted SKILLET for a performance and Q&A about the track, which Ganbarg describes as "Pure anthemic Skillet - a song that speaks to the unprecedented times we’re all facing with the ferocity that has been the band’s trademark for over two decades. It’s a fierce, welcome return.”

Cooper describes the track as as "A defiant song about not giving in to the fear that the world is and has been experiencing. This song brings a feeling of survival; you have to do what you need to do in order to get your life back; a defiance against fear and the things that want to hold you down - for so many that's depression, isolation, lonelieness, suicidal thoughts, etc. This song is about becoming the person you are meant be and coming out on the other side of all the madness."

Earlier today, the band premiered the track's music video on YouTube at 3:05 pm EST, following a live video chat. Shot in the expansive desert outside Los Angeles last month, the video is made up of a mixture of high energy band performances alongside a storyline where a young kid rules the land, entraps the band and they have to fight through pain and fear to make it out alive.

Click either image above to watch SKILLET'S music video for "Surviving The Game"

This fall SKILLET is headlining 24 shows with Adelitas Way as main support as well as Eva Under Fire. The trek, dubbed "The Aftermath Tour," kicked off September 12 to a rockin' Chicago crowd 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.

TRACK LISTING FOR DOMINION:

1. Surviving the Game

2. Standing in the Storm

3. Dominion

4. Valley of Death

5. Beyond Incredible

6. Destiny

7. Refuge

8. Shout Your Freedom

9. Destroyer

10. Forever or the End

11. Ignite

12. White Horse

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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Facebook: @Skillet
Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @skilletmusic

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POWERFUL NEW DOCUMENTARY NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH ARRIVES ON DIGITAL AND DVD TODAY (9/14)

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POWERFUL NEW DOCUMENTARY

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

ARRIVES ON DIGITAL AND DVD TODAY (9/14)

LEADING THINKERS CHALLENGE AND EMBOLDEN CHRISTIANS TO STAND UP FOR BIBLICAL TRUTH

Nashville, TN… September 14, 2021 - Inspired by the teachings of Pastor Adrian Rogers and the insights of leading Christian thinkers, Nothing But The Truthreleases today (9/14) on digital and DVD. The new documentary shares that more than 58% of Americans reject the idea of “absolute truth,” and that’s one reason why this special project—produced in partnership by John Sanders LLC, Love Worth Finding ministries and EIDON events—is so compelling. Watch the trailer and order a copy of the timely film HERE. Churches can also receive a complimentary license and free resources, courtesy of Love Worth Finding, to host a screening of Nothing But The Truth at no cost to the host church. More details on the Nothing But The Truth Church Experience are available HERE.

Nothing But The Truth explores the escalating cultural battle of competing worldviews and shares profound insights from some of today’s best-known Christian thinkers, including Lee Strobel, Dr. Tony Evans, Dr. Albert Mohler, Dr. Ed Newton, Len Munsil, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Dr. Robert Jeffress, Mike Huckabee, Jennifer Rothschild, Trillia Newbell, Ken Whitten, Jonathan Falwell and Dave Ramsey, among others. It also pays tribute to the beloved author and pastor Adrian Rogers, who was a defining voice in the Southern Baptist denomination. Standing his ground on numerous conservative issues, Pastor Rogers believed God’s Word to be the only viable truth, stating, “It’s better to be divided by the truth than united by error.”

With Rogers’ respected teaching, as well as recent data from an in-depth study by George Barna and the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University conducted in 2020, Nothing But The Truth poses a bold question: “In our world of tolerance and inclusion…is it possible to respond in both Truth AND Love?”

Key Quotes From Nothing But The Truth:

“What is truth?… 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.” —Lee Strobel

“We need to declare kindly, compassionately, but boldly, what the truth of God is.” —Dr. Robert Jeffress

“When you wind up believing a lie and following a lie, you wind up living a lie and experiencing the consequences of that lie.” —Dr. Tony Evans

“People say biblical truth, Gospel truth, biblical doctrine is offensive these days. Well, it’s not that they’re wrong that it’s offensive these days, it’s just that they’re wrong to think that’s new.” —Dr. Albert Mohler

“The standard of biblical truth has been abandoned. I think a lot of pastors believe it. I think they want to preach it, but they’re so afraid they’re going to make some people mad. Yes, you will make people mad.” —Mike Huckabee


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


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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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Twitter
Instagram

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:

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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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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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