The Choir Room, led by three-time GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer Dwan Hill, has released their long-awaited Centricity Music debut album, Love Never Fails. The 11-song offering enlists some of the biggest artists across CCM, Gospel, and Worship including Fred Hammond, nobigdyl., Emoni Wilkins, DeMarco Johnson, and San Franklin. Recorded live during The Choir Room’s tour earlier this year, Love Never Fails offers a snapshot of the energy and passion found at every immersive performance.
Love Never Fails – The Choir Room
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In 2022, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer Dwan Hill, along with a small gathering of passionate friends in Nashville, founded The Choir Room, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to congregate and be a part of their concert. Rather than watching an artist on stage, the audience forms a circle around the band on the floor and guided by Hill, join their voices in harmony as they sing gospel staples and original songs.
In 2024 the group released their debut album, Let’s Have Church (Live), which included favorites such as “Joy – The Choir Room Version” with Ben Rector, which gathered over 1 million streams. The Choir Room continues to have a worldwide impact, with thousands of voices joining them in concert.
Worship leader and rising artist Lizzie Morgan proudly releases her debut album, Not My Will, today with Provident Entertainment/Sony Music. Captured live in Nashville, the powerful project features fellow labelmate and worship leader Seph Schlueter on the moving title track as well as other guest features by Ryan Ofei and Jonathan Stamper.
Already resonating with listeners worldwide, songs from Not My Will have garnered over 3 million streams ahead of the release. The project’s standout track, “Let The Alabaster Break/Alabaster Box,” has quickly gone viral with thousands of fan TikTok creations using the song. Accompanying the album, live videos from the recording will premiere on YouTube tonight, offering fans an immersive worship experience. Worship Teams can also access resources, including stems, chords, and lyrics via MultiTracks, Loop Community, and PraiseCharts to utilize within their own community.
“Over the past year, the words ‘Not My Will’ have become more than just a phrase to me but they’ve been a way of living,” shares Lizzie Morgan. “Learning to lay down my own plans and trust God’s has not always been easy, but it has been the most beautiful part of this season. This album is proof that His way really is better than anything I could have dreamed for myself. My prayer is that these songs meet you where you are, remind you that you are deeply seen by God, and draw you closer to His heart.”
Not My Will – Lizzie Morgan
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Continuing to build off the momentum of the release, Lizzie Morgan has been making her way around the media circuit, sharing her story and heart for worship through recent features and interviews with Worship Leader Magazine, The Walk Podcast, TheWorship Probs Podcast, New ReleaseToday, and many others, further solidifying her place as a trusted voice in today’s worship landscape.
Additionally, Lizzie Morgan will bring her music to new audiences as the opening act on five dates of Elevation Rhythm’s Goodbye Yesterday Tour in September. The tour will visit Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, Columbia, SC, Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL.
While Not My WillI is Lizzie Morgan’s debut release, her career began back in 2017, when her voice caught the attention of 2X GRAMMY® Award winner Lauren Daigle, for whom she became a background vocalist for many years. Between tours, she honed her craft as a songwriter with Maverick City Music, Seasons Collective, and as one half of WILDER, a worship duo with Stefan Cashwell.
Her collaborative spirit led to her joining Maverick City Music’s Kingdom Tour in 2022, where she performed across the U.S. and contributed to landmark projects, including Tribl Nights Atlanta, A Very Maverick Christmas, and Kingdom Book One. She is also currently a part of Red Worship, which garnered a recent Dove Award nomination for Gospel Worship Album of the year.
Even through touring and making music, Lizzie Morgan has remained deeply rooted in local church ministry, serving as a worship leader at her home church in Hendersonville, TN, and at Redemption Church in San Jose, CA.
Made In The South is a genre-defying, hope-filled album blending gospel, soul, and southern roots. Featuring Andra Day, Jennifer Hudson, Lecrae, and more, Travis Greene delivers his most inspired and powerful body of work yet—a musical love letter to the South and an invitation for all to encounter God.
The album’s lead single, “Let Freedom Ring,” features Andra Day and builds on their individual legacies of impactful music, “Let Freedom Ring” calls listeners to rise above division and walk in love, faith, and purpose. Using rootsy instrumentation and impassioned vocals, the song delivers a powerful message of liberty, uplifting listeners through soulful verses. It’s a musical dialogue that inspires strength and encourages the fight for personal and collective freedom.
Made In The South – Travis Greene
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The nine-track collection, featuring production from Nashville-based hitmakers Hank Bentley and Austin Davis, seamlessly blends contemporary gospel, heartfelt worship, and powerful storytelling rooted in Greene’s Southern heritage. Featuring a lineup of captivating collaborations with acclaimed artists—including Jennifer Hudson (“Touched By Fire”), Andra Day (“Let Freedom Ring”), Lecrae, Limoblaze, Chevelle Franklyn, Forward City, Tasha Cobbs Leonard with Maverick City Music, Jonathan McReynolds, and Annatoria.
Travis Greene shares, “This project is incredible and is my best body of work to date. It will impact you like no other. I went outside of my normal space and created special songs that make up this album. Made In The South will take you on a spiritual, hope-filled ride. I pray you enjoy!”
Travis Greene is a GRAMMY®-nominated, Stellar and Billboard Music Award-winning gospel artist, songwriter, and pastor whose music has touched audiences worldwide with its message of hope, faith, and inspiration. Known for chart-topping hits like “Intentional” and “Made a Way,”Greene has become one of gospel music’s most influential voices, blending contemporary sounds with timeless worship.
Beyond music, he serves as co-pastor of Forward City Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where he leads with passion and purpose. With his dynamic artistry and commitment to spreading the gospel, Travis Greene continues to break boundaries and inspire generations through both his music and ministry.
Josiah Queen shares Mt. Zionvia Capitol Records/Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG). This album is the follow-up to The Prodigal, Josiah Queen’s independently released, chart-topping debut album, which has reached up over 140 million combined global streams to date.
The 22-year-old Tampa native will celebrate the album’s release with a pair of special shows, headlining Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on October 27 and Yuengling Center in Tampa on November 1.
Just in time for the most wonderful time of the year, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning artist Steven Curtis Chapman has announced his The Music of Christmas Tour. Celebrating thirty years since the release of his first Christmas album of the same name, The Music of Christmas Tour will bring an unforgettable evening of holiday music, worship, and cherished classics to ten cities across the U.S. this November and December.
Known for his iconic songs and heartfelt performances, Steven Curtis Chapman will share the joy and meaning of the season through timeless Christmas favorites and selections from his celebrated Christmas albums live in concert with strings and a choir.
“It’s hard to believe that this year marks thirty years since the release of my very first Christmas album, “The Music of Christmas”. It’s a special album to me for many reasons, and I thought it deserved a very special tour to commemorate the anniversary,” said Steven Curtis Chapman.
“So, I’m excited to announce “The Music of Christmas Tour” coming to ten cities this Christmas! I’ll have some very talented musicians with me, as well as a full choir, and some other surprises I can’t wait to share with you. I’ve had many people tell me how they’ve appreciated this album over the years and how it’s become a part of their Christmas traditions, and I hope this tour can be a special way to celebrate yours!”
Steven Curtis Chapman Announces ‘The Music Of Christmas Tour’ Celebrating 30 Years Of The Iconic Christmas Album
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The Music of Christmas Tour will make stops in Longview, TX, Orange County, CA, and more before its final stop in Davenport, IA on December 11th. An exclusive pre-sale begins Wednesday, August 20th, with tickets available to the public starting Friday, August 22nd at 10am local time. For the full list of dates see below. For tickets and more information, visit tprlive.co.
Steven Curtis Chapman’s The Music Of Christmas Tour Dates:
11/30 – Longview, TX – Woodland Hills Baptist Church
12/01 – New Braunfels (San Antonio), TX – Tree of Life Church
12/03 – Mesa (Phoenix), AZ – Without Walls Church
12/04 – Santa Ana (Orange County), CA – Calvary Church of Santa Ana
12/05 – Elk Grove (Sacramento), CA – Creekside Christian Church
12/06 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
12/07 – Spokane, WA – Calvary Spokane
12/09 – Colorado Springs, CO – Rocky Mountain Calvary
Internationally renowned worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman will release his new album, Life & Breath, on October 3rd (Integrity Music). In his storied career with 20 albums, this will be his first ‘live-studio’ album as he highlights the heart of live worship in an intimate studio setting. The first song, “Let Me See Jesus / Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” released from Life & Breath, features worship leader Charity Gayle (“I Speak Jesus”).
“I’ve genuinely enjoyed leading this song; I can feel the people in the room connecting with the heartfelt message of the lyrics each time we lead it,” shares Matt Redman. “It serves as a sincere prayer to see and encounter more of Christ. Having Charity Gayle as a guest on this song is particularly special for me.
I have admired her songs from a distance, but over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know both Charity and her husband, Ryan. I sincerely appreciate their passion for Jesus and have great respect for how they carry the responsibility entrusted to them in the world of worship music.”
Life & Breath represents a return to the sacred essence of worship, emphasizing the importance of honoring God with every breath we take. Rather than relying on emotional expression or cultural trends, the album’s songs focus on the core foundations of faith, creeds, prayer, repentance, and reverence. It combines a sense of reverence with joy, merging theological depth with accessibility.
These new songs showcase timeless expressions of faith, including a track based on the Nicene Creed, which celebrates its 1,700th anniversary. Featured artists on the album include Charity Gayle, Joe L Barnes, CalledOut Music, and Quintin Trotter.
Matt Redman adds, “This is my first experience with a ‘live studio’ project. Usually, recordings are either done live in front of an audience or in a more controlled studio environment.
For this album, I aimed to find a balance between the two, creating a fully studio-based recording while still capturing the heartfelt energy that we experience in a congregation. We recorded this in Nashville and invited the Lipscomb University Gospel Choir to join us in worship, which created a truly special moment.”
Matt Redman Announces New Album ‘Life & Breath’ Coming Oct. 3
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Throughout his career, Matt Redman has become a respected voice in the worship genre and the church itself. Matt Redman has devoted his recent years to sharing what he’s learned and seen around the world, teaching healthy worship and theology in songs and services in the form of a conversation on the WOR/TH Podcast, as well as the WOR/TH events – one-day worship and theology seminar for songwriters, worship leaders, and musicians. This fall, there will be three WOR/TH events in Nashville, Toronto, ON, and Langley, BC.
Joel Vaughn releases his new EP Feel It, today on DREAM Records. Following the success of his recent singles, the self titled “Feel It” and “Testify” the album promises a collection of uplifting and introspective tracks that blend pop melodies with a powerful message of hope and faith.
Joel Vaughn explains the album’s title as a call to action. “I want people to ‘Feel It’—to not just hear the music, but to feel the emotions and the hope behind every lyric,” he says. “This album is about engaging with our faith in a real, tangible way, and I hope it encourages everyone who listens.”
Joel Vaughn Releases New EP ‘Feel It’
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The EP is available on all major streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Australian born Vanessa Kersting, a celebrated voice in the Christian music scene, is marking a major milestone in her career with the release of The Collection. This new project brings together six fan favorite singles that have appeared in the TCM countdowns over the past four years along with one remix, two new tracks, and a heartfelt cover.
Since moving to the United States in 2023, Kersting has been touring extensively across the country, continuing a journey that spans more than 20 years in the Contemporary Christian Music industry. In 2023, she was nominated for the CMAA People’s Choice Award for Australian Artist, further solidifying her standing as one of the most respected names in the genre.
Her career highlights include multiple placements in the TCM Top 100 Songs for 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024, as well as the TCM Christmas Top 30. In addition, ten singles have spent a combined 122 weeks in the Top 30 including “Hold The Stars,” “Here,” “All Along,” and “Fly.” These accomplishments have placed her alongside leading artists such as Rebecca St. James, For King & Country, and Lauren Daigle.
Vanessa Kersting Releases 10th Album ‘The Collection’
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Produced by a roster of notable talents including Ashley Gale, Josh Ham, and Israel Amoy, The Collection is more than a retrospective. It is a celebration of God’s faithfulness. “It is about remembering three truths,” Kersting shares. “God is good all the time, we are loved beyond measure, and Emmanuel, God with us, has always been and always will be.”
In addition to her music, Kersting is a qualified social worker who brings depth and empathy to her songwriting. Her sound has been described as soulful, eclectic, and atmospheric, blending heartfelt lyricism with rich melodic layers. Each song invites listeners into moments of reflection, hope, and worship.
Her passion for ministry through music has carried her from her home country to stages and radio stations across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Featured in CCM Magazine in 2024, Kersting continues to make her mark in the global faith based music community.
After years of silence, Christian rock powerhouse Relent is back and they’re coming in strong with a brand-new single “Holy Forever.” This marks the band’s first release in 2 years, and it kicks off a bold new chapter in their career, one rooted in the same mission they’ve always carried, but with fresh vision, and renewed fire.
The break wasn’t something front man Miggy Sanchez had originally planned, though in hindsight, he says it was exactly what God had in mind. Before stepping away, Relent had been going hard for nearly eight years, touring relentlessly and recording nonstop. When Miggy joined Ill Niño and began touring heavily with them, Relent naturally took a back seat. At the same time, life brought both expected and unexpected turns, creating a pause that was as necessary as it was unplanned.
“Some of it was planned, some of it wasn’t,” Miggy shares. “But my time away gave me space to rest, recover, and realign. It’s easy to let priorities slip when you’re constantly busy, so while the break happened unexpectedly, it was much needed. I came back with a clearer vision, and my heart for people hasn’t changed. Getting back into the saddle of Relent is easy for me when the motive is still the same.”
During this time, God was working deeply in his life. Miggy describes those years as a period of chastising, discipline, and personal growth. “There was a lot of revamping and realigning,” he says. “I was able to grow as a musician, a leader, and a follower. I’m grateful for everyone who has been part of this band over the years and happy they’ve found their place in life. For me, God used that time to prepare me for what’s ahead.
That preparation led directly to the new single, a song born out of seasons of suffering. It’s a brutally honest exploration of the tension between faith and pain, and how both can exist in the same space.“I began to find comfort and understanding in the fact that having faith and still dealing with suffering is a reality,” Miggy explains. “Sometimes the two can’t be separated, and that’s okay. As a believer, suffering is foundational for my growth, whether it’s spiritual, physical, mental, or emotional. At the end of the day, it’s chiseling at my character, and through perseverance, I become stronger.”
The song’s message is simple but powerful: It’s okay to not be okay. “That’s life,” Miggy says, “but never let that perspective diminish or distort the life-changing power of God.”A key inspiration came from Psalm 94:18-19 (NKJV): ‘If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O Lord, will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.’
The track also features the lyric, “Holy forever, hold me together” — a heartfelt cry to God as the most consistent presence in the chaos of life.
Relent Returns With Powerful New Single “Holy Forever” & Upcoming EP ‘Suffer’
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While Relent’s mission remains the same — to create music that helps people and points them to hope in Christ. Miggy says he’s grown in more ways than just spiritually. “The biggest growth has been learning the business side of the industry,” he shares. “When we started, we were just eager to make music and help people. We didn’t understand how cutthroat and harsh the industry could be. Now, after being in both the mainstream and Christian worlds, I’ve had the chance to sit under people who have taught me so much, and I’m grateful for those lessons. I plan to apply everything I’ve learned moving forward.”
Relent’s return also marks their first release as independent artists in years. “We’re grateful for our time with a label and the experience we gained,” Miggy says. “But now we’re excited to take on the challenge of doing this on our own. It’s going to be different, and it’s going to be fun. We hope our fans will continue to support the vision and mission of this band as we keep traveling and making an impact.”
Fans won’t have to wait long for more. The new EP, “Suffer,” is set to release this fall, and Relent already has several festival dates and pop-up shows lined up across multiple states — including their hometown.
“It definitely looks different. It feels different. And it sounds different,” Miggy says. “But the mission hasn’t changed. We’re here to make music that helps people, provides hope, and reminds them of the One who holds us together.”
The CCC Collective, a trailblazing group of artists from the Christian Cultural Center (CCC) in Brooklyn, New York, is back with their new album Brooklyn Culture. With this release, the CCC Collective continues to evolve their sound, offering a powerful anthem that reflects their ongoing commitment to empowerment and worship.
“We’ve always wanted our music to speak to both the spirit and the culture,” says A.R. Bernard, one of the leading voices of the CCC Collective. The album is a bold exploration of the Collective’s unique blend of faith, culture, and musical influences. Drawing inspiration from the heart of Brooklyn, the album showcases a mix of contemporary worship and cultural expression.
The CCC Collective Drops ‘Brooklyn Culture’
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With its roots firmly planted in the rich history of the Christian Cultural Center, the CCC Collective continues to break new ground with each release. Their debut single “Breaking News” and subsequent tracks like “Can You Hear Me,”“Devil is a Lie,” and “Thankful” have touched lives across the globe, spreading messages of hope, unity, and faith in powerful ways.
