Five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard is ready to set the industry ablaze with her new upcoming album, Still Karen.
This album is sure to quickly make major headways as the album brings a new spin on the nostalgic sounds of two of the singers most iconic albums: Finally Karen and Second Chance. It encompasses songs of worship, urban contemporary music, huge ballads and unmatched vocal stylings in ways listeners haven’t heard her present music before. There’s something truly for everyone in this body of music.
During her last stint on ‘The Reunion Tour’, there were many clips that went viral that left audiences wanting more Karen Clark Sheard—and in this album, she delivers! Still Karen gives an almost “homecoming” feel as she has brought back many producers that have contributed to her illustrious career thus far, including music from Mano Hanes, J Moss, J Drew Sheard II, and A&R consulting from Donald Lawrence.
Audiences will also get to hear a new sound presented by Anthony Brown, Anita Wilson, Charles Jenkins, Kierra Sheard as well as one of the album’s Executive Producers, 13x Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams. This incredible mixture of some of the industry’s most dynamic musicians has created a soon to be award-winning body of work that will carry through not only gospel music, but music history as a whole.
“I wanted to create something that the fans would really enjoy…” says, Karew Entertainment label head and Still Karen Co-Executive Producer J. Drew Sheard II. “I brought together many of the greats that I’ve looked up to and have been so instrumental in KCS’s career.
I can’t wait for the listener to feel enriched both musically and spiritually while enjoying both good music and the love of Jesus Christ.” He continues, “This is by far one of the most versatile albums she’s ever had. It encompasses urban sounds, CCM (Contemporary Christian Music), trap, ballads, worship, gospel funk and more! It really is unlike any body of work you’ve every heard before.”
Karen Clark Sheard’s New Album “Still Karen” Executive Produced by Pharrell Williams and J. Drew Sheard
2x GRAMMY nominated group, We The Kingdom releases its new live EP, ‘33’ via Capitol Christian Music Group. This project captures a significant moment in the band’s journey, focusing on Ed Cash’s inspiring story of sobriety.
Recorded live in Minneapolis on Cash’s 33rd anniversary of sobriety, the EP holds profound meaning as it revisits the city where he began his recovery journey. Featuring live versions of hits like “Won’t He Do It” and “Jesus Does” and even some brand new live songs, the EP captures the raw energy and emotional depth of We The Kingdom’s live performance.
We The Kingdom Debuts Powerful & Personal Live EP ‘33’
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“I could have easily ended up dead or in prison but for the great grace of God that came to my rescue 33 years ago saving me from a life of drug addiction. 5 treatment centers, multiple nights in jail, and the mental battle of anxiety and depression felt like more than I could take … I thought there was no hope. God truly met me at the end of my rope, pulled me out of the pit and showed me a better life. I’m far from perfect but I’m loved by a perfect Father who leads me to victory each day.
I’m so grateful for my life and this project is a celebration of all God has done these past 33 years. It was recorded in Minneapolis where I went for my last treatment center on May 10, the same day I got sober 33 years ago.
If you’re fighting addiction of any kind, anxiety, depression – I’ve been there and it can feel hopeless but it is NOT! Through God’s grace there are some amazing tools that have helped me stay sober from 12 step programs, to skilled Godly therapists, to finding friends in recovery to get raw and honest and share daily life battles – there is HOPE!” – Ed Cash
Adding to their already impressive list of accomplishments, We The Kingdom has now amassed over 1 billion cumulative career streams. In addition, their Grammy-nominated song “Holy Water” has earned RIAA platinum certification and continues to be their top-streaming track week after week. Upon release, the song remained at No. 1 on Christian radio for 8 weeks and is approaching its 5-year anniversary this September, cementing its continued popularity.
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We The Kingdom is also hitting the road, performing at festivals and fairs. This fall, they will be joining Casting Crows on “The Awakening” tour kicking off this fall in Jacksonville, FL. They will also be joining the Air1 Worship tour beginning in November in Washington. For more information and tickets, visit wethekingdom.com.
33 Tracklist
1. Won’t He Do It (Live)
2. Church Music (Live)
3. Let It Be Jesus (Live)
4. The Plan (Live)
5. Jesus Does (Live)
6. One Day (Live)
We The Kingdom On Tour
Jul 13 | New Ipswich, NH | Hillfest Worship Festival
Jul 21 | Rapid City, SD | Hills Alive Festival
Jul 23 | Harrington, DE | Delaware State Fair
Jul 31 | Darien Center, NY | Six Flags Darien Lake
Aug 1 | Camp Hill, PA | Christian Life Assembly
Aug 2 | Joppatowne, MD | Mountain Christian Church
Aug 3 | Williamsburg, VA | Summer Of Wonder – Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Aug 4 | Wickliffe, OH | The Fest 2024
Aug 17 | Gothenburg, NE | Livin’ Out Loud
Aug 24 | Stevensville, MI | 2024 Tru Dat Praise Festival
Sept 21 | Wilkesboro, NC | Faithfest 2024
Oct 2 | Jacksonville, FL | VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena*
Oct 3 | Sunrise, FL | Amerant Bank Arena*
Oct 4 | Albany, GA | Albany Civic Center*
Oct 5 | Pensacola, FL | Pensacola Bay Center*
Oct 10 | Raleigh, NC | PNC Arena*
Oct 11 | Philadelphia, PA | The Liacouras Center*
Oct 12 | Spokane, WA | Be Bold For Jesus Conference
Oct 15 | Indianapolis, IN | Gainbridge Fieldhouse*
Oct 17 | Omaha, NE | Baxter Arena*
Oct 18 | Green Bay, WI | Resch Center*
Oct 19 | Rockford, IL | BMO Center*
Oct 20 | Cedar Rapids, IA | Alliant Energy PowerHouse*
Oct 23 | Corbin, KY | The Corbin Arena*
Oct 24 | Columbia, SC | Colonial Life Arena*
Oct 25 | Clarksville, TN | F&M Bank Arena*
Oct 26 | Huntsville, AL | Von Braun Center*
Nov 7 | Kent, WA | accesso ShoWare Center^
Nov 8 | Portland, OR | Theater Of The Clouds^
Nov 9 | Nampa, ID | Ford Idaho Center Arena^
Nov 10 | Stateline, NV | Tahoe Blue Event Center^
Nov 14 | Ontario, CA | Toyota Arena^
Nov 15 | Fresno, CA | Save Mart Center^
Nov 16 | Phoenix, AZ | Footprint Center^
Nov 17 | Rio Ranch, NV | Rio Rancho Events Center^
Nov 21 | Sugarland, TX | Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land^
Nov 22 | Tulsa, OK | BOK Center^
Nov 23 | Pigeon Forge, TN | Hearts On Fire Conference 2024
After many years of focusing on different musical endeavours, Darlene Zschech announces the release of a special album titled “Testament,” which is introduced by a brand-new EP of the same name. Stirred by friends and family who reminded her that “Shout to the Lord” had turned 30 years old, she decided to mark this moment with a collection of reimagined legacy songs and new tracks.
“Taking time out to put together this offering seems almost indulgent, yet I have sensed in my spirit that I’m doing exactly what God is asking me to do,” Zschech shares.
The new EP introduces five songs, including the brand-new title track, and includes special features such as Martin Smith, SVRCINA, the Australian Christian Orchestra, and Zschech’s youngest daughter, Zoe Cameron. Opening with the beloved “Shout to the Lord,” which resonates with a fresh touch, the new EP captures the sound of a new season in Zschech’s ongoing contribution to the worship of the Church.
Darlene Zschech Announces Milestone Album With First EP Of Reimagined & New Songs
GRAMMY® nominated, CMA Award-winner, and newly inducted member of the Grand Ole Opry, T. Graham Brown, recently announced his brand new studio album titled ‘From Memphis to Muscle Shoals.’ Set to release on Friday, August 2nd via Warner Music Group-ADA, the album is available for pre-order now and features legendary collaborations with artists like Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Delbert McClinton, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Floyd, Little Anthony, Randy Houser, Sammy Hagar, Tanya Tucker, Wynonna, and Zach Williams.
In a surprise for fans, Brown has released the latest track from the album, “When A Man Loves A Woman,” a duet with Zach Williams. The song premiered on CCM Magazine and is now available.
“I ran into Zach Williams one day and we started talking music,” shares Brown. “I told him about my new record and he really liked the concept. He’s a great, soulful, singer, so I asked him if he would be interested in laying down some vocals on a song. He chose “When A Man Loves A Woman” and boy howdy he killed it! Many thanks, my friend!”
Brown has continued to let his fans in on the new record by dropping a new song every few weeks including “The Dark End of the Street,” featuring Country Music Hall of Famer and GRAMMY® Award-winner Tanya Tucker, “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay,” with Randy Houser, and “Take Me To The River” with Wynonna, keeping everyone eagerly anticipating the new record.
Zach Williams Featured On T. Graham Brown’s New Studio Album
GRAMMY Award-winning group Elevation Worship releases their new live album, When Wind Meets Fire, with 14 new songs. The album features Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown, Tiffany Hudson, Jonsal Barrientes, Jenna Barrientes, ELEVATION RHYTHM’s Bella Cordero, and Pastor Steven Furtick along with collaborators Chandler Moore, Leeland, and Joe L Barnes. Marking the group’s 17th album, When Wind Meets Fire continues the collective’s tradition of writing songs for the church.
The foundational title cut attempts to encapsulate the sensory experience depicted in the book of Acts when Paul describes the hurricane-force power of the Holy Spirit. Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown echoed the song’s lyric, “God is Wind and Fire, the Author of life and an all-consuming fire. Whatever He speaks is done, whatever He touches lives.”
From bold declarations to comforting ballads, Elevation Worship’s latest endeavor sits at the crossroads where God’s life-giving wind meets His life-changing fire. This is a fresh batch of songs that offers a taste of the transformation that’s happening every week at Elevation Church, tried and true selections they’ve been singing for the better part of 14 months, and anthems that are making their mark in real-time.
Elevation Worship Releases New Live Album ‘When Wind Meets Fire’
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New Thing Coming – Elevation Worship feat. Tiffany Hudson & Steven Furtick
Iveth Luna, Red Street Records’ emerging bi-lingual CCM star, released the third song from her upcoming September EP Right On Timetitled “Faithful,”available everywhere today.
The new worship-centered track is a powerful follow-up to her current single, “Right On Time,” which broke into the Top 30 at Christian radio after its Spring release thanks to support from American Contemporary Christian radio network K-LOVE and major stations like KLTY-FM of her hometown Dallas, TX. Today’s “Faithful,” sends an indisputably inspiring message to listers with lyrics that sing,
“If you never change / From age to age / Then all of your promises last / If you’re working all things / Together for good / Then God I will trust your plans”
Iveth shares, “This is a song for you, the church. For the moments you don’t feel it and the moments you do. For the times you’re doubting and hurting, and the times you’re living out answered prayers. Let the whole church sing.. He is FAITHFUL.”
Amidst the brand new music, television appearance and rising radio single, Iveth has also been touring and connecting with new listeners across the nation as a part of the Community Worship Nights Tour.
sixstepsrecords/Capitol Christian Music Group’s Sean Curran will release his first full-length studio project, Basic Faith, on August 9th. Today two new tracks from the upcoming debut are available along with the pre-order. Listen to the title track and his version of “He Who Is to Come,” which was previously released on Passion’s latest album, co-written by Curran with Cody Carnes and Kristian Stanfill.
“Jesus came to do more than get us into heaven, He came to get heaven into us,” shares Sean Curran about this album. “The idea that God wants to be discovered in our everyday lives is weaved throughout this album. I think we can tend to build in our imagination a world where we only relate to God in spectacular settings, but that is not where we spend most of our time.
That’s why I like the word ‘Basic.’ It’s less about simple or easy, and more akin to something like fundamental or foundational. Often we want something from faith that it isn’t trying to give us. Faith isn’t about knowing what’s around every corner, it’s about trusting WHO is leading the way.”
Sean Curran Announces Full-Length Album, Releases Two New Tracks Today
Although this is his first full-length studio project, Curran has established himself as a thoughtful and creative songwriter since his first record deal at 22 years old with the Billboard chart-ranking band Bellarive. Since 2018, he has been part of the sixstepsrecords family delivering a long list of songs such as “Bigger Than I Thought,” “Glorious Day,” “1000 Names” and most recently “He Who Is To Come.” Known for his unique artistry, Basic Faith captures new styles and sounds that will give the listener a path to take them back to the fundamentals of their faith.
Curb Records recording artist Hannah Kerr reveals the autobiographical title-cut from her forthcoming sophomore album, As I Am, arriving August 30, 2024.
“This album is so special to me, and I can’t wait to finally share it with you,” Kerr enthuses. “I wrote these songs in the past few years as I’ve gone through seasons of change, fear, joy and growth. Through it all, I’ve learned that there’s nothing I can do to earn the love of God. He sees every detail of my life, and He doesn’t change His mind about me. He loves me AS I AM.”
The pop-centric album opener and title track finds the singer/songwriter realizing the truly unconditional nature of God’s love. “As I Am” ultimately upholds the truth of God’s astounding grace: God sees our imperfections and mistakes and loves us in spite of them. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Kerr sings of her journey to accept that perfect love and see herself how God does, setting the tone for her fresh 14-track collection on the selection she wrote with Jonathan Gamble and Matthew Morrisey.
The upcoming set unveils new heights and depths of her songwriting, with Kerr co-penning each of the collection’s 14 recordings, including lead single “Changed,” the introspective “If I Were You” and poignant original “Church Hurt” — all available to hear ahead of the release of As I Am.
Hannah Kerr Reveals Autobiographical Title-Cut From Forthcoming Sophomore Album ‘As I Am’
The buzzworthy singer/songwriter is currently a part of Big Daddy Weave’s “Heaven Changes Everything Tour,” where she’s sharing new music each night, alongside signature songs like “Warrior” and “Same God.” After a few weeks off, the “Heaven Changes Everything Tour” resumes July 17, 2024, in Hartland, Wis.
Matt Redman releases a special album titled “Coming Back To The Heart (Live Collection).” Recorded at the Beverly Theater in Las Vegas, this project revisits songs written or co-written by Matt for the Church over the last 25 years. After noticing new enthusiasm around some of his older songs, he decided to re-imagine them and invite people into a fresh expression of worship
. One of the hallmarks of this record is the joining together of various songs: “I was amazed how well that worked – some just interlocked together so beautifully and naturally – like ‘Better Is One Day’ with ‘Facedown’ (both reverential songs around the theme of God’s presence) and ‘Never Once with ‘You Never Let Go’ (both songs about the faithfulness of Jesus),” Matt shares.
This live collection also introduces a brand-new song, “Let Me See Jesus,” which captures the album’s central message, as Matt explains, “that’s what the ministry I’ve been entrusted with is about.” Beholding God naturally leads to expressing praise and singing, “it’s the natural reflex of a soul who has glimpsed something glorious about God,” he continues.
“Coming Back To The Heart (Live Collection)” is sonically communal and dynamic as it was recorded with stripped-back instruments in order to make room for the congregation’s voices. The room was filled with local worship leaders and singers, a deliberate move to go beyond the city’s entertainment reputation and into encounter with the living God.
Matt Redman Releases ‘Coming Back To The Heart (Live Collection)’
Featuring classics such as “Heart of Worship,” and a gospel-inspired outro on “10,000 Reasons,” the new album expresses something familiar in an unfamiliar manner. “I hope these songs will help us sing age-old truth in a fresh way,” Matt concludes.
Singer/songwriter and talented storyteller Chris Ekiss has released his debut EP Ain’t That Like Jesustoday, his first EP after announcing his signing to Provident Entertainment/Sony Music and Essential Music Publishing. The EP is available on all digital platforms and features six total tracks, including the previously released “Save My Soul,” “Christ For Everyone,” and “Nothing To Me.
“This project was inspired by reflection, growth, and change,” shares Chris Ekiss. “Through the confidence and energy of everyone around me, these 6 songs portray mere glimpses of the kindness and mercy of Jesus in all of our lives. Thank you, to every single person that did the work (from conception to completion and all the prayers in between) to create this EP. These are OUR stories, y’all.”
Chris Ekiss Releases Debut EP With Provident Entertainment
