Today (Sept 1), SEU Worship releases Heart Cry (Acoustic). The group released Heart Cry in 2022, with 13 live recordings.
Unique in its own way, SEU Worship is not part of a church base, but a college campus. Many of the songs featured on Heart Cry were written and produced alongside students at the university, keeping the sound and message culturally relevant to their target audience.
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Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Patrick Mayberry releases his highly anticipated, first full-length Centricity Music album, Wild Faith, today (Sept. 1). The album sets a large table for everyone with untamed melodies and astute lyrics, all artfully crafted and intentionally threaded together to take listeners on a life-changing journey.
An invitation to bravely explore the great unknown, Wild Faith expands Mayberry’s repertoire by effortlessly straddling the line between songs meant for congregational worship, concert experiences, radio airplay, and personal reflections.
Passionate about seeing people connect with the heart of God through music and corporate worship, Mayberry is taking the new music and fan favorites on tour with Jeremy Camp this fall for a 15-city tour across Canada and the US.
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GRAMMY Award-winner Brandon Lake announced today the release date for his highly anticipated new album. Coat Of Many Colors is slated to arrive on October 20th. “I can’t wait for you to hear every color of this record. Can’t get here fast enough. Praying these songs will beyond bless you,” Lake shared on social media. The title track is expected on September 8th.
Earlier this summer, Lake unveiled plans for a late fall/early winter tour. His ‘Coat Of Many Colors Tour’ will feature special guest Benjamin William Hastings. The tour is set to kick off on October 26th and run through November 12th.
2x Grammy-nominated gospel veteran VaShawn Mitchell has just released his 10th live album to all streaming platforms, entitled, “Chapter X: See the Goodness”. Fans who had been given early access to preview records have already given it rave reviews. Leonie said, “I love each song. It gives you strength to keep moving…” The album’s vocal director, Ron Poindexter, says,
“So much encouragement on this album…” Special guest features include Donnie McClurkin, Jekalyn Carr, Darrel Walls, Shana Wilson, and more! Fans are truly in for a treat with this record, and they will get the classic VaShawn Mitchell sound that the world has grown to know and love.
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According to Mitchell, He says, “During the pandemic when I wrote this album, I was very intentional to not write from a position of where we are, but rather where we’re going.” He continues, “I wanted to write music that gives a word of encouragement in order for people to see, feel, and hear victory. Each song from, ‘Work Together’, ‘Victory’, See the Goodness’, and ‘Blessings’ was carefully curated in order to encourage, inspire, and uplift.”
Mitchell, who is known for hit songs like ‘Nobody Greater’, ‘Turning Around for Me’, ‘Joy’ and more is no stranger to chart-topping music. Aside from his own music as a solo artist, his writing and producer credits also include having worked with Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Bishop Paul S Morton and the Full Gospel Ministry of Worship, Smokie Norful, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Bishop Larry Trotter & Sweet Holy Spirit, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and more! Chapter X: See the Goodness will sure to go down as the next classic!
Ohio-based contemporary Christian band Jacob Shane & Company has released their debut self-titled album, a swinging roots-influenced collection stacked with songs of grace and glory.
“This album is for both believers and non-believers,” lead singer Jacob Shane offers. “For the listening believers, we hope that they can take away and draw a deeper fellowship with the Holy Spirit, being encouraged within God’s promises in Galatians 6:9-10: ‘And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.’”
But there’s something here for everyone, Shane explains: “For the non-believers, we pray that through the power of the Holy Spirit, a seed be planted in their hearts.”
Some of that encouragement has already been heard in their infectiously southern-spirit infused alt rock songs “Grace,” “Freedom” and “Send Revival.” The rest of Jacob Shane & Company captures similar musical energy while exploring a life of faith.
“You Know” is a confessional offering with a gentler approach, though still in the same musical vein. “This song is a contrite confession of my weaknesses, knowing that God already knows them, but yet He still decided to show me His love and forgiveness in spite of them,” Shane says.
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Other tracks offer inspiration at the deepest level. “Roses” is a beautiful tribute to Jacob Shane’s mom, who survived a horrific car accident and a supernatural recovery. Today, she uses her reclaimed functioning to care for others. That theme ties nicely to “This is Worship,” a song that invites listeners to ponder the true expansiveness of a heart of worship.
“Jesus states, ‘God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth,’” Jacob Shane says, citing John 4:24. “Worship is not limited to a specific location or ritual, but is rather a matter of the heart and obedience to His commands.”
That obedience is part of what led to the formation of Jacob Shane & Company in the first place. The band is the culmination of years of passion for creating music that leads listeners closer to Christ. “I have been writing songs since I was about 14 years old and I feel that God has given me the talent to lead people to Him and His Kingdom,” Jacob explains. “My mission and calling is to bring as many people to Christ as I can through the gifts that He has given me.”
That mission is personal for Jacob, who has experienced the healing grace of God firsthand. His passion for music began at 13. Throughout his teenage years, he found his music getting twisted by the party culture he got drawn into. After finding his best friend dead from an overdose, Jacob was faced with the urgent reality of his need to change. God redeemed and restored Jacob’s life, and he’s committed to helping others experience the same.
To create the full 12-track collection that is Jacob Shane & Company, Shane is joined by Greg Jones (guitar, banjo, backing vocals), Will Stone (bass, backing vocals, production), Andy Couch (drums, percussion) and Josh Phipps (drums, percussion). Francesco Petrel took on mixing and mastering duties. Jacob Shane himself helmed songwriting, composition, acoustic guitar, and vocals.
Platinum recording artist & GRAMMY® award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader Brooke Ligertwood released her first single, “Fear of God,” from her highly anticipated sophomore solo album, “EIGHT.” Available today along with an accompanying music video (premiering at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT), the premiere track is featured on the 11-track studio project that is slated to drop globally on Oct. 20. Listen to “Fear of God”, and preorder “EIGHT.
Says Ligertwood, “I’ve gotten to write so many songs in my life. Maybe a thousand by now? Not sure. Whatever it is, it’s more than I’ve deserved. I like most of them, wince at a whole lot of them (taste changes and skill grows, but the Internet is forever, God help me), and deeply love a good many of them actually. But there’s a small few that I feel an otherness about. This is one of those. I feel like ‘Fear of God’ is one of the songs I was born to leave here, and that’s just that.”
“EIGHT” follows on the heels of Ligertwood’s debut solo offering “SEVEN (Live)” which has garnered over 146 million global streams since its 2022 release. “A Thousand Hallelujahs,” the album’s lead single, has amassed over 25 million global streams, climbed to No. 2 on Multitrack’s Top Songs chart and made four international Top 50 viral charts, including #16 in the U.S. Follow-up single, “Honey In The Rock” has amassed over 94 million global streams.
Along with the aforementioned releases, Ligertwood has penned a growing anthology of beloved church anthems like “What A Beautiful Name,” “King of Kings,” and “Hosanna,” and devotional favorites like “Awake My Soul,” “New Wine,” “None But Jesus,” and many more. With 7 billion career streams and 20 million career album sales, her songs have been streamed globally more than 1.5 billion times, translated into over 15 languages, and have topped the CCLI chart with two no. 1’s, and several Top 25’s.
Today marks a significant moment in the world of contemporary worship music as breakout worship collective AMEN Music, led by creative visionary Dante Bowe, release their new album In The Light, out today via TRUE Music. This album promises to captivate hearts and souls with its soul-stirring melodies, profound lyrics, and a deep sense of spiritual connection.
Dante Bowe’s Worship Collective From anthemic praise songs that inspire congregational singing to intimate ballads that encourage moments of introspection, In The Light offers a comprehensive range of musical expressions.
“We poured our hearts and souls into ‘In The Light’, aiming to create an album that not only moves people’s spirits, but also encourages them to draw closer to their faith,” Dante Bowe shared. “This project is a testament to the collaborative efforts of AMEN Music’s incredibly talented members and their shared passion for spreading messages of hope and love through music.”
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Transcending the confines of traditional worship music, the album is a journey of worship: exploring themes of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of God’s love. Each track is meticulously crafted to evoke a sense of devotion and reflection, inviting listeners to engage in a deeply personal worship experience.
With Dante Bowe at the helm, known for his poignant songwriting and powerful vocals, this eclectic blend creates a fresh and vibrant sound that resonates with listeners across different walks of life.
The Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling, and chart-topping musician Dante Bowe recently made headlines with his latest self-titled album. The solo effort found Bowe exploring various sounds, including hip-hop, gospel, r&b, and others, showcases him in a new perspective throughout the LP –– while also collaborating with a range of artists, from Vic Mensa to Jekalyn Carr.
The album also includes single “Wind Me Up,” which has been dominating at R&B radio as it was the #1 most added song on impact and has remained in the Top 20 for several weeks.
Gospel music icons and ASCAP’s Christian Songwriters of the Century Bill & Gloria Gaither have been writing masterpieces since they met over 60 years ago.
Their songs have been recorded by countless performers, inspiring people around the world. Now, award-winning artists including Ronnie Dunn, Reba McEntire, CeCe Winans, Hillary Scott, Alabama, Josh Turner and more have created an incomparable album of timeless hits honoring the Gaither legacy with signature arrangements of their favorite songs: Gaither Tribute, Honoring the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither, out today via Gaither Music Group (distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music).
Steve Moore, executive producer of the all-star recording, says, “This musical tribute to Bill and Gloria Gaither, two of Gospel music’s most enduring legends, by some of country music‘s legendary talents has been an unbelievable joy and honor for me to be involved with! The newly-inspired interpretations and production by Tony Brown have given these timeless Christian classics an amazing new life that will touch and re-touch people’s hearts all over the world.”
“This recording is a special one for all involved,” stated Paul Sizelove, president of Gaither Music Group. “Each of these artists selected a song from Bill and Gloria’s renowned catalog and created new renditions of these classics. Tony [Brown] worked with them to create a collection that truly represents the heart and style of each of these talented artists. We are so proud of the art they have created, and what an honor to the Gaither legacy to have these heartfelt recordings from these highly-respected performers.”
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The collaborations of Bill and Gloria have resulted in more than 700 popular gospel songs, including the hymnal standards “Because He Lives” and “He Touched Me.” They have collectively garnered eight GRAMMY Awards and more than a dozen nominations; and they have received more than two dozen Gospel Music Association (GMA) DOVE Awards, earning the title “Songwriter of the Year” eight times.
Bill and Gloria were the first musical artists to be inducted into the Christian Booksellers Association’s Hall of Honor, and they recorded the first inspirational album to achieve gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Bill and Gloria were named Songwriters of the Century by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and they were honored by the Indiana Historical Society in 2006 with the Living Legend Award. The couple are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as well as the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
In the early ‘80s Bill founded the Gaither Vocal Band, a group that has raised the bar for gospel quartets and touched audiences all over the world for more than 30 years. Together the couple has eagerly shared their stage and helped define the careers of countless young artists.
In 1991, Bill gathered the Vocal Band together with a few of his gospel music heroes to record a song. That recording marked the birth of Gaither Music Group’s Homecoming Video Series, which has grown to more than 150 titles strong. Gaither Music Group has sold over 40 million DVDs and CDs, and 130 of the Gaither Homecoming videos have achieved precious metal status by the RIAA, with 10 certified multi-platinum, 60 certified platinum and 60 certified gold.
With performances in world-renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Sydney Opera House, the award-winning Homecoming Series airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe; and the Homecoming concert tour celebrates more than 25 years of live events that bring gospel music to major arenas around the world.
Today (Aug 25), CAIN shares “WWJD.” This track will be included on CAIN’s upcoming album slated to release this fall. Additionally, the trio, comprised of Taylor Cain Matz, Madison Cain Johnson, and Logan Cain, will be sharing many previous hits along with new songs on the fall leg of their CAIN Live & In Color Tour.
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Sixsteps Records/Capitol CMG’s Passion’s latest live album, I’ve Witnessed It, has impacted listeners around the world. Today, five versions of the song are available, including the live, radio, unplugged, and symphonic versions, along with a new rendition featuring Jenn Johnson. A video is also debuting today with Jenn Johnson (below). Listen to the “I’ve Witnessed It” collection here.
Passion’s newest offering, I’ve Witnessed It, was recorded live at Passion 2023 and debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart. The title track has achieved 9.2 million global streams since its release this spring. The song was also featured on GRAMMY’s Positive Vibes Only, showcasing the power of the message in an acoustic setting. The playlist of videos from the 2023 Passion Conference, “I’ve Witnessed It (Live)” is also nominated for a 54th GMA Dove Award in the “Long Form Video of the Year” category. The awards will take place in October in Nashville.
Passion has continued to unite a generation in worship, prayer, and justice ignited by the fame and renown of Jesus for the last two decades. Ushering in the writing, recording, and leading of some of the most recognizable and unforgettable worship anthems of this generation, Passion has three RIAA Gold Certified Singles (“Even So Come,” “One Thing Remains,” and the newly certified “Glorious Day”) and more than 3.5 billion global streams.
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