GRAMMY Award winner and nine-time DOVE Award winner Rebecca St. James has released her long-awaited studio album Kingdom Come. This marks her first full-length album since 2011 and explores a season of growth for St. James. Born out of a call for revival, the 12 songs on Kingdom Come aim to encourage listeners to put trust in Christ as that is the only answer. Joined by guest vocalists Bethel Music’s Brandon Lake and Josh Baldwin, artist Kalley Heiligenthal and her brothers, Luke and Joel of for KING & COUNTRY, St. James uses modern pop sounds to paint pictures of what God’s presence looks like now and forever. Listen to Kingdom ComeHERE.
“It feels like quite an epic moment for me, to release this new worship album Kingdom Come,” shares St. James. “So much of my heart, story and life are written into the lyrics! God has brought me into a new season of music ministry with my family beside me, and for this I am incredibly grateful. I pray that listeners will be transported into an encounter with Jesus through this album; that it will encourage, edify, and bring hope. May His kingdom come and a revival begin…and let it start with us!”
Reba McEntire has released a special CD & DVD pairing, My Chains Are Gone. The release features Reba performing some of the most beloved hymns of all time.
The DVD offers fans a long requested recording of Reba’s 2017 first ever solo headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,TN, now being released with Gaither Music Group. Featuring special guests Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson and The Isaacs, the special combines footage from that historic night along with newly captured 2021 performances recorded at Clementine in Nashville, TN. Hosted by Gospel music legend Bill Gaither, this DVD finds Reba lending her unmistakable voice to classic hymns and newly-written songs of hope. Fans can order the DVD now by clicking here.
In addition to the DVD, fans will be able to watch a special broadcast premiere of the performance on UPtv on March 25 at 8pm EST, with an encore on April 4 at 2am EST.
Sixtstepsrecords/Capitol CMG’s Passion Music shares new music with four re-imagined versions of “What He’s Done.” The official audio for the choir edition featuring Kristian Stanfill, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Anna Golden can be heard below.
What He’s Done is available now. The song debuted earlier this year on Passion’s Burn Bright collection.
Fast-rising gospel and inspirational act Mr. Josh has released his long-awaited debut album ”My Offering“.
Speaking about the album;
My Offering is a beautiful blend of deep sounds borne out of intimate encounters with God through groanings that words cannot express. It has both adrenaline-laced as well as slow sounds.
This album is such a rare body of arts comprising of rhythms, harmonies, chants, and top-tier melodies gleaned over time and space to provide as refreshing and edifying feel to listeners.
This album seeks to raise committed Christians, especially young people proper and young at heart, to give their best to God on their various turfs. The album creates a community of believers who will say, like King David of old, I will not offer anything that will not cost me anything.
Psalmist Raine has become one of today’s most influential worship leaders. Known for her live recordings of spontaneous worship, she’s gained a following of fellow worshippers around the globe during her 25 years in music ministry. The award-winning recording artist and founder of the ReFresh Institute was thrust on the national scene with her Refresh Worship Live recording in 2016. After several notable releases, including ReFresh Worship Live 2 – For The Nations and To Abba, which peaked at #14 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums Chart, this popular minstrel is back with an unforgettable collection of worship tunes. Known for her prophetic voice and riveting psalms, Psalmist Raine presents another dynamic musical exultation to the Lord with ReFresh Worship Live 3: Fellowship of Sons & Brethren, a three-part project. Consisting of soul-shaking and God-directed tracks, ReFresh Worship Live 3 gives the lover of God much to feast on. Now available at digital outlets everywhere, ReFresh Worship Live 3: Fellowship of Sons & Brethren – including ReFresh Worship Live 3.1, ReFresh Worship Live 3.2 and ReFresh Worship Live 3.3, showcase this gifted woman in her element.
Flanked by a dynamic collection of singers and musicians, ReFresh Worship Live 3:Fellowship of Sons & Brethren is filled with over 3½ hours of unadulterated praise and worship. Presenting a project that is a rarity in the Gospel music industry, Psalmist Raine has once again broken new ground when it comes to worship recordings. As with previous releases, each of the ReFresh Worship Live 3: Fellowship of Sons & Brethren CDs opens with a few tracks that were rehearsed by Psalmist Raine, the ReFresh Team and the musicians, but all other songs were created during the live recording – on the spot. In addition to the songs ministered in the presence of the Lord, the recordings also include voices of intercessions and voices of prophetic words. It’s this unique kind of Levitical call that sets Psalmist Raine apart from other worship leaders.
Not only is Psalmist Raine a worship leader herself, but she has a mandate to train up and teach other worship leaders coming behind her. She feels a burden to build those who are called as worship leaders. That unction has compelled her to expand The ReFresh Team to include members all across the United States and in the United Kingdom – with a goal of merging corporate and prophetic worship together. Part of that training takes place in the ReFresh Institute (TRI). TRI, launched by Psalmist Raine, is a creative and worship arts vocational institute for worshippers and creatives. To assist in empowering believers designated for those specific roles, she has penned two books: Release The Manna, which was released in 2018, and 21-Day Honor Code Challenge, which dropped in 2019.
In addition to training, teaching and writing, Psalmist Raine has also launched two podcasts. In February 2021, she began hosting her own podcast, “The Creatives Culture Podcast,” with the Charisma Podcast Network. Targeted to Millennials and Gen Z, the Creatives Culture Podcast inspires inventors, creatives and emerging pioneers – from a godly perspective. She also launched another new podcast called “Morning Meets with God”. A podcast and weekday morning live broadcast, the program streams live on Facebook and YouTube and features Psalmist Raine & The ReFresh Team.
For over two decades, Psalmist Raine has been encouraging believers and setting an atmosphere conducive for God’s presence. The native Chicagoan has been ministering in song since she was 4 years old. Her illustrious, musical career has blossomed tremendously since that time and includes the following recordings: Believe Again (2013), ReFresh Worship Live (2016), To Abba (2017), ReFresh Worship Live 2 – For The Nations (2018), Here I Am – The Stanza (2019), Release: The Seeker’s Edition (2020), Heart Songs (2020), Believe Again: Remastered (2021) and ReFresh Worship Live 3: Fellowship of Sons & Brethren (2021–2022). Psalmist Raine has been a Chicago Gospel Music Award Nominee for Praise & Worship Artist of the Year and is the Winner of the Peculiar Artist Award from Kierra Sheard’s BRL (Bold Right Life) Chicago Chapter.
Houston, TX native and Grammy nominated songwriter, singer, vocal arranger, background vocalist and producer Michael Dixon introduces his latest effort, an EP entitled, THE ORIGINAL, which is out now! Released on July 23, 2021 (VGNBae Music Group). Distributed by IndieBlu/MNRK Music Group, the 3-track EP is the follow-up to Billboard Top 10 Gospel album debut 2019’s THE WALK ON WATER PROJECT.
THE ORIGINAL offers the listener the good news in an unconventional musical way. The title track “The Original” is an upbeat vibrant track that mixes musical imagination with potent lyrical presentation. The beautiful chaos on “Make A Way” featuring Nakitta Foxx (member of the acclaimed Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers) and emerging vocalist Tatiana Barnett will transport you back to the 60s when music had a little get up and dance about it. “Keeper” is a rousing ballad that has become a Michael Dixon signature. The song is a reflecting of what the world has experienced since 2020.
An overcomer who’s experienced losing his hearing in both ears due to an ear infection in 2012, which left him deaf for two years – Michael is grateful. As seen on Jamie Fox’s hosted Beat Shazam, Michael Dixon got his start in the music industry professionally by doing studio background vocals, which developed into live background singing, working with an array of artist spanning across genres including Yolanda Adams, Chris Tomlin, Lady Gaga, Reba McIntyre and Lyle Lovett to name a few and has written for Grammy-nominated artist Gene Moore. Healso serves as one of the Worship Leaders at The Luke Church in Humble, TX.
Creative Culture Co. shares new music through Integrity Music with their project titled Let Freedom Reign.
Creative Culture Co. was founded by Derek Winkley and is comprised of Tyron Zachary, Rachel “RAE” Franks and Jonathan Taylor, who are a group of artists and friends that love to worship God. Creative Culture Co. was created for the purpose of expressing creativity through connection. It’s through these intimate relationships that true innovation happens. As a collective team, their focus is on one goal, they have one heart and are working toward one vision. They are pushing the culture forward and striving to be a light!
Their passion is to continue to write, collaborate and release the sound of worship. Creative Culture Co. collaborative projects will feature artists from all types of genres, backgrounds and spheres of art — including poetry, visuals, dance, music, etc. They desire to share their heart with listeners and create a space for others to share their hearts as well.
As a collective, Creative Culture Co. strives to give each artist the best platform possible to be successful. They believe in empowering others to achieve the maximum level of potential. They seek to develop artists through each and every step of the process. All their artists are backed with full production, marketing and distribution through their exclusive deal with Integirty Music.
BEC Recording’s Honor & Glory, the worship project started by members of Disciple, releases new music with their full length self-titled album. They previewed the release with last month’s “Jesus We Love You.”
Honor & Glory is comprised primarily of Disciple members Kevin Young, Josiah Prince, Joey West, and Andrew Stanton, with additional support from Dane Allen of LOYALS and Marco Pera of Amongst the Giants. Despite the shared lineup, early outings have proved that Honor & Glory sets are distinct from Disciple’s shows. “The only way you can lead anybody to do anything is by you doing it first,” Kevin explains. “We’re not performing. I’m not trying to be the lead singer of a band. We’re just worshipping.”
LA-based worship leader and songwriter, Tommy Walker, is releasing a new album on March 18th – the third chapter of his Generation Hymns series. Generation Hymns 3 was recorded live in the studio at Bethesda Community Church.
All participating parties, including artists Eileen Walker, Linda McCrary-Fisher, Jerard and Jovaun Woods and The Bethesda Community Church Choir hope the album will bring generations upon generations to worship and connect with God together.
“The album is full of expressions of joy and celebration,” Walker said. “It’s arranged to remind listeners and worshipers of the power of the simple gospel.”
This is the third Generation Hymns project Walker is partnering with Prism Music, a company that creates music products for church music ministries, to provide choral resources. Walker would like to give a huge nod to Ray Jones at Prism Music for encouraging him to go forward with another project.
“The great thing about choirs is they give opportunities for more people in our local churches to be a part of what God is doing!” said Walker.
Generation Hymns 3 was produced by a culmination of ideas. The joyful atmosphere of laughter, creativity and worship gave way to beautiful arrangements and choruses.
From ages 8 to 108, this album will encourage listeners to enjoy singing while absorbing God’s promises and the foundations of the Christian faith. To listen to the album, please visit liinks.co/tommywalkerministries
