GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and worship leader Brandon Lake releases Almond Eyes.
The project was created by Lake as a tenth anniversary surprise for his wife, Brittany. The EP contains five tracks, with the full track listing below. Almond Eyes is available now to download or stream.
Brandon Lake is a songwriter and worship leader with the Bethel Music Collective and a worship pastor at Seacoast Church in South Carolina. Brandon is known for his song “This is a Move,” written with Tasha Cobbs, a song that song a 2019 GMA Dove Award for “Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year,” and was also nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY Award. Brandon Lake’s single “We Praise You” is featured on Bethel Music’s Revival In The Air album, co-written with Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham as a bold declaration that the power of praise changes everything.
Almond Eyes Track Listing: 1. Almond Eyes 2. You’d Think I’d Learn 3. Loving Rich 4. Set Of 2 5. Goodnight For Now
Dynamic entertainer and multiple award-winning artist Ginny Owens became a household name when she was named the Gospel Music Association’s “New Artist of the Year” in 2000.
In a meaningful career that now encompasses nearly two decades of music, the critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter is now celebrating the recent release of Expression II: Wonder, which dropped this week (Feb 12). Expressions II: Wonder is available now to download or stream.
Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, a degenerative eye condition left Ginny completely blind by the tender age of three. As her vision diminished, her love of music and the piano expanded, and Ginny discovered songwriting as a window into her unseen world. The unique perspectives inspired by her vision impairment have resulted in inspirational lyrics paired with her diverse musicianship to afford her a space on an even more diverse set of stages, including the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair and the White House, and recordings that transcend genre expectations.
Provident Label Group/Essential Worship’s SEU Worship releases the second installment of their mixtape projects, Clouds Are Clearing: Mixtape 1B today. Also last week the group debuted the music video for the song “Pieces ft. KB” from Mixtape 1A, that released in November 2020. The mixtape collection follows the group’s label debut, A Thousand Generations.
Typically releasing live albums, SEU Worship still delivers their signature pop music infused worship sound with the mixtape projects. “Taking the live element out of the equation never felt unnatural,” shares SEU Worship’s Dan Rivera. “It was almost like these songs knew they belonged on a project like this, and we just needed to wise up to it. It helped that we started this process of planning and making right before COVID-19 became a global pandemic. We were well-suited to deal with the fact that we would not be able to record a live record in 2020.”
Both mixtape albums feature special guests artists such as Hollyn and Alexander Pappas of Hillsong Young & Free on today’s release and KB, Elle Limebear and Marty from Social Club Misfits on Mixtape 1A. Collaboration with others is a staple of SEU Worship as their team is a combination of students, staff and faculty from Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL coming together to worship and seek the Spirit of God in a creative environment.
“Right now worship music ought to feel like the most innovative and inclusive space for creativity,” explains Rivera about SEU Worship’s creative process. “We should borrow influences, sounds, and ideas from every genre and culture we can as we collaborate. If God’s image and nature is hidden in the created order, let’s utilize all the parts in it as we create music.”
Chart-topping sensation Kelontae Gavin continues to rise as a solo artist, songwriter, and musician, as he readies the release of his second full-length album. Titled The N.O.W. Experience, three tracks – “Hold Me Close,” “Hold Me Close (Reprise),” and “Victory” – are available instantly with album pre-order now. The album contains thirteen tracks and will be released on Friday, March 5th.
The three instant grat tracks are co-written by Kelontae Gavin. The powerful lead single “Hold Me Close” has become his latest big hit among fans, marking its highest ranking thus far at radio, at #2 on the latest Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart.
Kelontae Gavin has garnered acclaim as an unforgettable new voice since breaking out as a viral sensation on YouTube in 2014 as a teenager, in an impromptu performance singing the Rev. Paul Jones Gospel classic “I Won’t Complain” in his high school cafeteria. Hailed as a gifted young worship leader, he garnered four Stellar Award nominations with his 2018 debut full-length album The Higher Experience, featuring the hit single “No Ordinary Worship,” which became a breakthrough song on Gospel and Adult R&B radio, and generated over 15 million streams.
Today, GRAMMY nominated Hillsong Young & Free releases a brand-new acoustic EP featuring tracks off their latest album, “ALL MY BEST FRIENDS.” Offering a unique visual component for fans, the 8-track project features live performances of each acoustic iteration, including the group’s No.1 HOT AC single “Best Friends.” “ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS” acoustic EP is available worldwide today.
“The reason we decided to make ‘ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS (Acoustic),’ was because during COVID we found ourselves singing these songs, more often than not, on a piano or an acoustic guitar,” says Young & Free’s Aodhan King. “Although they were designed to be sung in live rooms with many people jumping and dancing, we found that there was an intimacy that came when we sang these songs this way.”
“We pray this album will lead people closer to the heart of God and that these songs would become confessions sung in the quiet place and reminders of the joy and hope that is found in Jesus,” adds King. “Though we can’t be together physically, we hope these songs can bring us together in spirit and lead us onwards into all that God has for us.”
Young & Free’s original full-length album that released in August 2020 earned the group a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for “Best Contemporary Christian Album” and marked their second career nomination. Since its debut, “ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS” has garnered more than 40M global streams and over 13M combined YouTube views.
This new acoustic compilation delivers a fresh take on select fan-favorites off the original album, including “Uncomplicated,” “As I Am,” “World Outside Your Window,” “Lord Send Revival,” “Best Friends” (which peaked at #1 on the Hot AC chart with more than 13M global streams), and breakout single “Never Have I Ever” which hit #1 at Hot AC for four consecutive weeks.
“This project was a great opportunity to try things that we’ve never done before and to give a fresh visual take on a fresh-sounding album,” says Video Director Ricardo Guzman. “While the live album had the grungy and lo-fi look that was very representative of the night we did the recording, we felt the acoustic versions could be something different. We took a cinematic approach where every shot was carefully planned and lit, and gave each song a different feel while making them all live in the same world. In many ways, pushed the boundaries of what a worship album could be and we wanted to do the same visually, while still creating art that makes space for people to connect with Jesus.”
Since forming in 2013, Hillsong Young & Free has released a number of highly successful albums and more than 20singles, acquiring over 503 MILLION YouTube channel views and 1.2 BILLION global career streams (with a700,000 plus global unit career consumption). With a combined social following of 3 MILLION plus fans, Young &Free has seen eight No. 1 career singles and 11 Top 5 singles at Hot AC radio. Their debut album “We Are Young &Free” landed in the Top 25 on Billboard 200 while “Youth Revival” garnered the group its first-ever GRAMMY®nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album (2017). Their recent single “Every Little Thing” hit #1 atHot AC radio for eight weeks, making it the longest running #1 for the band.
“ALL OF MY BEST FRIENDS” Acoustic EP Tracklisting: Best Friends – Acoustic Never Have I Ever – Acoustic World Outside Your Window – Acoustic As I Am – Acoustic Uncomplicated – Acoustic Indescribable – Acoustic Need Your Love – Acoustic Lord Send Revival – Acoustic
Internationally known North Point Worship started out the new year with new music. The group dropped live version of “Goodness Of God” and “Promises” on New Year’s Day.
Today (Feb 12), the group releases their EP titled Anchor Of Peace (Live From Decatur City), which features these two live tracks alongside three others.
You can hear the title track below and the EP is available for download now. “We are praying that God uses these lyrics to help you start 2021 with your eyes fixed on Jesus,” the group shared on social media.
After bringing us leading singles and an entire Album in 2020 that soon gathered global recognition and top ranks on leading charts, MOBO award winner, CalledOut Music is ready to start the year on a high note.
The ‘Come Home’ EP is a collection of 6 soft, melodious and acoustic tracks created out of thought-provoking song writing.
In the face of the global pandemic that the world is currently going through, CalledOut has used ‘Come Home’ as a symbol of hope and ease, with an accompanying music style to emphasize his unique sound and message.
“This is a special collection that is really dear to my heart. For me, Come Home is not just an EP, it tells a story of how I have been able to keep my head up in the face of some tough and extremely challenging hurdles, and my greatest honour is sharing something that could bring peace and of hope to everyone who listens.” – CalledOut Music
Working with top UK production houses and personalities such as The Whiteblock Group and William Ajiyemi, CalledOut Music has once again delivered an exceptional body of work with visuals krafted by Devpal Sehmi one of UK’s best videographers and graphics designed by JaBrand Design.
‘Come Home’ is now available to download and stream on all digital streaming platforms. The EP has 6 tracks in total.
The much anticipated album “The Psalmist Praise” by multi-talented musician, psalmist and saxophonist, Adebola Shammah is here. The album features great talents alike who are burning with the desire to take the gospel further with their God given talents, artists like Nellie Joy, Jerry Omole and BeeJay Sax who were on one of the songs released earlier and has garnered much appreciation from listeners.
Adebola Shammah is a passionate saxophonist who expresses his love for God through music, with his unique approach to his artistry, the manner with which he worships and delivers his music beholds so much power and it’s always an atmosphere full of the Holy Ghost everytime he performs.
Adebola Shammah has been in the music scene for years now, from organizing online worship sessions to mind blowing live concerts, it’s remarkable as very few gospel ministers have his drive and passion to do something different in a glorious way all to fulfill the mandate given to us by our maker.
“The Psalmist Praise” is a 7 track album, A masterpiece inspired by the Holy Spirit and it’s definitely one of his best albums out this year, this is worship and praise in another dimension getting us closer to God through his gift. “The Psalmist Praise” is out now and available for download/Streams on all major platforms.
“The Psalmist Praise” tracklist:
1 OLUWAKU ISE FEAT 2 ATMOSPHERE OF WORSHIP ft Nellie Joy 3 THE PSALMIST PRAISE 4 IGBO MEDLEY 5 WORSHIP STREAM FEAT Jerry Omole . Beejay Sax 6 AVALANCHE OF PRAISE 7 HYMN MEDLEY
Nashville-based singer/songwriters Ellie Holcomb and Jillian Edwards and their musical collaboration – The Dailys – release a four-song EP available. The special side-project is produced by their friend/producer/artist/poet Ben Shive.
Both Holcomb and Edwards have become staple songwriters in the Nashville songwriter community over the years. They have co-wrote 10 songs together including songs that have also appeared on their individual solo projects.
“The music making community in Nashville is a rich one, and sometimes…just sometimes …you get to collaborate with some of your favorite artists and people to make a project together – in this case Jillian and Ben,” shares Ellie Holcomb. “We hope this project is full of the kind of beauty that nourishes the soul.”
“I love making music with Ellie and love our producer Ben Shive,” states Jillian Edwards. “I hope these songs serve you and your daily life.
GRAMMY-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter and worship leader Brandon Lake releases House of Miracles (Live). The studio version of the album dropped in August 2020 as Lake’s Bethel Music solo debut. Now listeners can enjoy live renditions of the songs they have grown to love. House of Miracles (Live) is available to download/stream today. Also, below you can watch the live album release show.
For Brandon Lake, House of Miracles (Live) is much more than an album, it’s the prayer of his life. His prayer is that every home in the world would become a house of miracles. Every hear is a hosting place for the Spirit of God, intricately designed to experience miracles. The songs were written to be conduits of hope for every person who listens. Compiled of some of the best songs from the studio album, as well as some new ones, the live album Laos features many special guests.
Brandon Lake is a songwriter and worship leader with the Bethel Music Collective and a worship pastor at Seacoast Church in South Carolina. Brandon is known for his song “This is a Move,” written with Tasha Cobbs, a song that song a 2019 GMA Dove Award for “Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year,” and was also nominated for a 2020 GRAMMY Award. Brandon Lake’s single “We Praise You” is featured on Bethel Music’s Revival In The Air album, co-written with Brian Johnson and Phil Wickham as a bold declaration that the power of praise changes everything.
